After spending months on planning a perfect wedding, you wedding day is getting close! You have everything ready. Now, it’s time to pack your bridal emergency kit to ensure you will have a stress free and disaster-free day.

Two weeks before your wedding day, you can start picking up a few things from the list here and there while you’re out.  Rest assured, all of these suggestions will eventually be used since they are all everyday items.

What should be included in your bridal emergency kit?

• a tote bag to hold the items (zip closure is better)
• makeup bag (put sample size makeup and skin care items)
• Straws (so you can drink without messing up your lipstick)
• insect repellent (for outdoor weddings – be sure to test the scent)
• white chalk / baby powder (to hide stains)
• pantyhose
• clear nail polish (to repair a manicure or pantyhose)
• instant stain remover (such as a Tide pen)
• safety pins
• nail file or emery board
• miniature sewing kit
• fabric tape
• scissors
• breath mints
• tampons and pads
• pain reliever
• dental floss
• tweezers
• baby wipes
• comb/brush
• hair spray
• hair pins/bobby pins
• antacid
• tissues
• crackers / power bars
• batteries and memory card (for digital camera)
• ink pen
• a list of phone numbers for all of your wedding vendors and your attendants
• contact lens solution
• eye drops
• duct tape
• scotch tape
• dark socks (in case you have any forgetful groomsmen)
• extra car keys
• bottle water

Keep the emergency kit handy throughout the day.  Rest assured, you will have a perfect and stress free wedding day.

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Your big wedding day is coming up fast and you wonder what you should do with your hair style to make it look as fantastic as your wedding gown you are going to wear. You will have a large selection of beauty salons accustom to catering to brides and grooms when you come to the Emerald Coast Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key and Orange Beach,and Gulf Shores Al. The beach wedding bride has to think about the style and the type of hair she has to adjust her style to fit the outside weather she may encounter. In the summer months it is quite warm and if the hair has a tendency to curl or fall the humidity will turn whatever style you had into drooping ringlets unless the style is sprayed very heavily. The same goes if it turns into a windy beach day, its best to have a up sweep of some kind many of the bridal beauty salons specialize in this type of hair style for the beach wedding. Sometimes the brides have flowers the color of their bouquets placed in their hair or even a touch of the beach by adding a small starfish or other item. Of course most brides have a veil and that had to be taken in consideration as to what and how the hair is going to be to allow the veil placement in the hair for the best look. If your luckily enough to have healthy shinny hair that seem to not be effected by the warm weather ,you might just want your style to be done in loose curls hanging down framing your face providing its not going to be a breezy day and the hair gets blown across your face as you walk toward the shore for your beach wedding. Also remember you will have your wedding wedding taken all during the wedding procession and around your flowered beach wedding arch when you are getting married so you don’t want hair strands to be blowing across your face. So if it looks like it might be windy its best to tie your hair back so all your wedding pictures will have the look you were hoping for and your face not partially covered with wisps of hair.that is blowing about . Most brides have an idea of the hair style they would like for their wedding day and photos but it’s good to consider all the factors of the beach wedding weather condition to get the most favorable results for your hair style on your special day.

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Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful. There are so many different aspects to plan. As a bride, one thing you will need to decide on is how you want to wear your hair. There are a variety of different styles for you to choose from. But picking one may be a lot simpler than you may have thought.

Strike a Match
As a bride, you will want your hair do to complement your wedding gown, not compete with it. You will want to closely pay attention to how formal your dress is. If you plan to wear a traditional wedding gown, then you will want to go with a much more formal up-do. However, if you are going for a chic, modern look then you will want to go with a sleek pulled back hair style.

Heads Up
For most brides, a headpiece or veil is a significant part of the overall look. Therefore, it is important that you find an appropriate way to attach the veil or headpiece for your hair. If you have straight and fine hair, then you will want to steer clear of wide toothed combs. They simply will not hold the look together. If you have curly or wavy hair, you will have a much easier time getting your headpiece to stay in place. You will want to use barrettes, bobby pins or combs. If you plan to take your headpiece off after the ceremony, then you will want to make sure you hairstyle looks good with and without the headpiece.

Let it Shine
Shiny hair is very important to any bride. Straight hair tends to naturally look shinier. However, any flaws or imperfections in the hair will quickly ruin the look. In order to prevent any type of static in the hair, especially in the winter, take a Bounce dryer sheet and rub it directly on your hair. You can also purchase an anti-static spray and apply to your hair. If you have curly or wavy hair, you will want to make sure that you use a moisturizing conditioner on your hair before styling.

It’s all a Matter of Length
The hairstyles you choose for your wedding day will be limited or enhanced by the length of your hair. If you have short hair, there are some extremely sexy and glamorous styles that can be created for your wedding day. If you are a twenty something bride with short hair, you may want to consider using a mini barrette to pull part of hair back.

If you have longer hair, you may want to consider pulling your hair up, especially if you are planning a summer wedding. You can easily look through bridal magazines and come up with a variety of different styles. Your hair stylist is also a great resource in coming up with a glamorous wedding look.

No matter what direction you decide to go in, you will look fabulous on your wedding day. Be sure to play around with a variety of different styles before the big day. This will help you settle on a look that is just right for you and your wedding dress.

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A woman’s wedding day is one of the most important days in her life. Therefore, a lot of thought and preparation generally goes into your appearance. With some simply planning and preparation you are sure to look your absolute best.

Hair
You will want to get your hair cut several weeks before the wedding. This will give it time to grow out a bit; so that it doesn’t look like it was just cut. You will also want to schedule an appointment with your stylist to go through several up do’s to make sure you choose the one that will look best on you. Be sure to bring your veil with you, so that you and your stylist can have a good idea how it will look. Don’t be afraid to try a variety of different styles before choosing the one that will look best with your dress. And don’t forget to bring a digital camera with you.

Nails
You will also want to schedule an appointment to have your nails done. Since all eyes will be on you and your new wedding ring, you will want your hands and nails to look the best they possibly can. In most instances, a French manicure is perfect for your wedding day. They will look beautiful against your white wedding dress. If your nails are short, you may want to consider having artificial nails put on before the big day.

Make-Up
In many instances, you will want to have your make-up professionally done. Your wedding way will be filled with enough stressful events. Therefore, letting someone else handle some of the smaller things, will free you from a great deal of stress. It is important to book a trial make up before your wedding day, so that you and your make-up artist will know what looks best on you. You won’t be charged for the same rate that you are paying for your wedding day, $50 – $100 is reasonable. Some make-up artist may charge higher than that. Also, don’t forget to bring a digital camera with you.

Skin
If you want to add that extra glow to your skin, you may want to consider scheduling several tanning sessions before the big day. Make sure that you space them out over several weeks, so that you look tan for your wedding day and not burnt.

For a woman, there are few days as important as her wedding day. Therefore, you will want to take the necessary steps to ensure you look and feel your best on your wedding day. Be sure to try out a variety of different hairstyles as well as make up looks, before the big day. With some simple planning and preparation, you can walk down the aisle looking as beautiful and confident as you feel.

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