What would a Christmas themed wedding be without mistletoe? At the reception, hang mistletoe at the entrance or in a key location to share the romance of the day with your guests. This will bring a little added excitement and cheer to your wedding as well as tapping into a traditional holiday custom!
These mittens won’t warm chilled hands, but they will generate good cheer when used at your wedding. This idea comes from my favorite place on the web, Martha Stewart.com. Use these mittens as a name card holder to give a festive feel to a holiday wedding. Another option is using these mittens to hold your donation cards if you are donating money to a charity instead of favors. All you have to do is cut a mitten shape from cardboard, and trace it onto a piece of felt. Cut along the lines, and glue the felt to the cardboard with clear-drying white craft glue. Adorn the felt side of the mitten with bits of felt in complementary colors — dots made with a hole punch, a monogram, felt trim edged with decorative shears, or a Christmas tree cut out with a decorative craft punch. Glue a standard wooden clothespin to cardboard, then glue a magnet to the back of the clothespin. After the gifts have been opened, use your mittens to display greeting cards on the refrigerator.
Traditionally, a bride selects a few flowers from her bouquet to press and put in the back of the wedding album. But according to Martha Stewart Weddings, there is no need for the blossoms to remain hidden away when they can easily be framed for display.
After the wedding, select the flowers that look their freshest, and press them for 1 to 2 weeks. Cut mat board to fit your picture frame, and lay it flat on a work surface. Arrange the blooms on the board, then carefully affix each with a bit of craft glue. Let dry, and place in frame. Source
Looking for a fun and unique idea for you reception? Well, then get a digital camera and printer bundle and set it up. Your guests can have fun taking pictures of each other. Then they get to print them right on the spot. Talk about your quick rewards! Plus, you will get tons of extra pictures for your wedding album!
Bridal Party Tees is going to get a new look and feel. We are redoing our site to make it more user friendly, and personal. You like one of our designs but want to change a word. You can do it! Want to start from scratch and make your own? You can do that too! The whole site will be interactive and you will be able to designs before you order. There will also be an option to upload your own images. As an extra bonus we will be adding more products and more pre-designed options for you to choose from. The changes will be really soon so keep checking back for further updates!
If you are having a Christmas or winter themed wedding, keep the children entertained by purchasing a Gingerbread house kit. These kits are fairly inexpensive and come with all the supplies necessary. Sit one at each child’s spot or just one a group can work on at the kiddie table. It is sure to be a hit and plus it will be extra yummy to eat afterwards!
Many of us have problems keeping our faces perfect. I know my biggest crime is sleeping in my makeup. While I know it is the worst thing you could ever do, I still do it! However, I believe it is better to know why you’re breaking out, than be totally in the dark and helpless against breakouts. So I have compiled the most vital info to help you keep your skin as flawless as possible.
Clean!
The first and most important way to get rid of pimples is to clean your face twice a day. You want to wash your face once in the morning and once in the evening with a gentle, oil- and fragrance-free cleanser; preferably a non-detergent one labeled pH balanced. Don’t scrub – irritated skin swells around the pores, which can cause breakouts. Do not wash your face more than twice a day because it can increase your oil production and can also irritate sensitive skin. Also, never sleep in makeup because this will block your pores, thus causing break outs. If your skin is oily, use soap with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid both of these contain drying properties which will combat oily skin.
Take Care of the Problem
Apply a topical acne treatment containing benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, or salicylic acid over your entire face. Don’t just spot-treat acne; put the product on all acne-prone areas. That can include your entire face (avoid the lips and eyes), back, and chest.At night, use a drying spot-treatment product and dab oil-free moisturizer on dry areas. In the morning, apply an oil-free sunscreen all over your face.
Use a Concealer
To cover blemishes, apply a concealer that is the same color as your skin tone. To do this use a small brush and dab on the problem area. Use you finger to wipe off any excess concealer around the pimple. If it looks goopy or cakey gently wipe off and start over. Next, apply a light powder that matches your skin tone.
Warnings and Tips
If you have oily skin, use a clay mask as often as every three days to absorb excess oil.
To temporarily reduce redness and swelling dab on a drop of drugstore cortisone cream, Preparation H, or Vasocon-A eye drops.
Don’t pick, press, rub, scratch, or bother your pimples in any way. If you do, you risk spreading the bacteria and increasing the chances of scarring.
Only use oil-free products on your face.
Keep yourself hydrated. Drink eight or more glasses of water a day. This will help your body eliminate toxins.
Avoid touching your face, as this just spreads bacteria
Okay now I have heard it all! Freeze dried rose petals, I would have never even thought about that. Even though it is a different concept, don’t shut it down because it is a really great idea. For one freeze dried rose petals are less likely to stain, so they are perfect for the flower girl to toss. They are also natural and biodegradable so they make a beautiful option for the after wedding toss, instead of bubbles or bird seed. Not to mention there is very little clean up. The best part, however, is they are a lot cheaper than regular rose petals and would be a great way to cut cost but not the extravagance in your wedding. There are over twenty styles of roses to choose from.Check it out!
