Some jewellery becomes family heirlooms – handed down from mother to daughter and sometimes given to a son to give to his own bride on their wedding day. Some jewellery is bought just for fun and because it gives you a lift while it completes your look. Engagement and wedding … [Read more...] about Choosing jewellery that reflects your style
When you go shopping for your gown, your first thought will be the style. Do you dream of wearing a strapless gown? Do you want to feel like Cinderella and so a ball gown with a long train is a requirement? Or does your taste run to the sophistication of a body-hugging style that … [Read more...] about Consider fabric when choosing a dress
Your gown is just the beginning. Work around the dress to emphasize the style and period of your gown when you go shopping for your accessories. Is it a romantic, full-skirted gown? Is it a sophisticated body-revealing mermaid? Jewellery Choices Current trends cover the … [Read more...] about Bring on the Bling
We challenged a future bride to stop dreaming about a wedding and experience the fun versus stress of choosing a gown. Like many women, Meredith was sure she knew what would suit her! But not so fast... "I felt as if I were playing dress up in my mother’s closet. It was fun … [Read more...] about Bridal gown shopping 101
Photography: Caroline Ryan Stylist: Alon Freeman, judyinc.com Hair & Makeup: Jordana Maxwell, TRESemmé Hair Care, judyinc.com … [Read more...] about Niagara twilight
Photography: Caroline Ryan Stylist: Charlotte Carson / Judy Inc Hair & makeup: Earl Simpson for TRESemmé Hair Care / Judy Inc Location: Stratus Vineyards and Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate, Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario … [Read more...] about Welcome to wine country
Here's the question: Can super-high shoes provide super comfort for a long, long day? The honest answer is probably not. But they sure look good, don't they? So go for it. Wear the sky-high heels (if you are confident in your walk) during the ceremony, photos and dinner. But … [Read more...] about Foxy footwear
For 10 years, the choice of brides in North America has been the strapless gown, sometimes with a full skirt and sometimes following the lines of the body. Maybe designers had a new burst of creativity, or maybe brides started looking for something different. Whichever it may be, … [Read more...] about Strapless plus
All options start with the hair style. Long, full hair invites simple flowers because the hair, itself, is front and centre. Hair in a sophisticated updo or pulled back into a chignon, however, requires more glamour and more jewelled options. Fresh flowers If your hair is … [Read more...] about Accent on hair
Fit is everything Don’t get carried away by fashion. Your dress has to look as if it were designed and fitted, just for you. Colour control For any special event, the most flattering dresses are those with a single colour from head to toe instead of breaking the line with … [Read more...] about Mother-of-the-bride fashion sense
