With all the advances in technology, is it possible that someone finally developed a mascara that does not smudge or flake on your wedding day...a mascara that we could sleep in...(only on occasion of course)! The answer is yes!

But before we get to the wedding day mascara preferred by several professional make-up artists...including myself, let's review different types of Mascaras available on the market:

Thickening Mascaras: Creates a wider looking lash by plumping out the lash from the root to the tip.

Lengthening Mascaras: Adds fibers to the tips of the lashes to make them appear longer.

Waterproof Mascaras: Just that....waterproof! Difficult to remove, however. Waterproof Mascaras can also be drying and therefore comprise the integrity of your eyelashes.

Tube Mascaras: Tube mascaras forms tiny "tubes" around your lashes which visibly lengthen your lashes.

And the winner is....Tube Mascaras!

Benefits to Tube Mascaras:

• Yes...they do lengthen and dramatically add vavoom to your eyelashes!
• Clump free
• Smudge-proof
• Flake-proof
• Long-wear
• Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
• Removes easily with water
• Does not come off with oily skin
• Are not an eyelash paint

In my opinion, these mascaras are better for your wedding day than waterproof as the tubes will only come off when warm water and gentle pressure is applied. No make-up remover is required and upon removal, you will actually see the tiny tubes come off into your fingertips. Since both water water and gentle pressure are needed to remove the tubes, this absolutely means long-lasting wear. Say goodbye to those raccoon eyes and look your best in your wedding photographs!

Hands down, Tube Mascara is the best bridal mascara. I always use a Tube Mascara on my brides...particularly those who are prone to crying. Crying does not produce enough water to loosen the tubes' adhesion to your lashes.

My two favorite brands of Mascara that use tube technology include:

Blinc (formerly know as Kiss Me) - approximately $25 per 0.21 oz tube (pioneers of tube mascara!)

Loreal Double Extend® Beauty Tubes™ - approximately $7.75 per tube (0.17 oz basecoat / 0.16 oz topcoat).

When using Mascara on faux eyelashes or eyelash extensions....I prefer Blinc. For everyday wear, I have been happy with Loreal Double Extend® Beauty Tubes™

So go ahead and cry at your wedding. That's right.....cry your little heart out and guess what...when your done, your mascara will still be there for perfect wedding pictures.

Keep Your Eye on Your Wedding Cake.  What is it they say, "The best laid plans....

Long after the preparations, the wedding vows, the first married kiss, the first dance, the hors d'oeuvres, and the sharing of wedding cake, your pictures will remain. Your pictures will remind you of everything wonderful about your wedding day. The decision on whether or not to hire a professional make-up artist is an important one. Their skills can tie together the look you have always dreamed of.  Here are some tips:

There are cupcake wedding cakes and now a Donut Wedding Cake.  What do you think?  Would you have a donut wedding cake?

Photo from:

http://www.karenlisa.com/blog/2007/06/victoria-dons-wedding-highland-beach-fl/

In the midst of wedding preparations, the decision to hire (or not to hire) a professional make-up artist for your wedding day is one of the most important decisions you will make. All eyes will be upon you. It is your moment to shine. You want to look your absolute best!

I am often asked."Should I hire a professional make-up artist for my wedding?" As a professional make-up artist, my answer is obviously biased! However, I do realize that professional make-up isn't for everyone. I hope the information provided will assist you in your decision on whether or not hiring a professional make-up artist for your wedding day is right for you.

A true professional make-up artist has an artistic eye and knows exactly what colors and techniques are needed to enhance your best features and make you look your very best on your wedding day. Many make-up artists have received advanced training in make-up education, face shapes, color analysis and are also skilled in camouflage or other techniques to minimize flaws in your skin. A good make-up artist will also assess your fashion personality to determine how bold or creative you like your desired look to be.

Having a camera ready appearance is essential to amazing wedding photographs. The make-up application you typically wear may not be suitable for the camera or you may look more radiant with a different type of make-up application.

If you typically wear little make-up, I strongly recommend hiring a professional make-up artist. Believe it or not, this will alleviate a lot of anxiety and stress on your special day. Everyone gets the jitters. Trying to apply wedding photographic quality make-up with a steady hand while your stomach is turning and your hand is shaking isn't easy when you have little or no experience in applying a full make-up application.

Worried about looking "too made-up?"...interview several make-up artists and absolutely schedule a trial. Most make-up artists do charge for a trial as they need to schedule time on their appointment book. In my opinion, this is money well spent. During the trial, you will be able to try different looks to see what will look best on your wedding day! Often times, what you thought you wanted may not be what you like or what looks best on you in the end.

If you love the way "you" apply your make-up, hiring a professional wedding make-up artist may or may not be the right decision for you. If you are open to change, a professional wedding make-up artist may show you a variety of ideas that will enhance your features; they may also perfect upon your look making you more flawless and camera ready. Only you should make the decision. If you truly love the way you apply your make-up and how you photograph with your personal make-up application, do not feel coerced or pushed into hiring someone. You want everything to be perfect on your wedding day. Feeling uncomfortable about your make-up application will only make you miserable.
 

By Terri Anne Meyer, founder of Aesthetic Artistry, LLC Spa Boutique (http://www.saltlakebride.com/aesthetic-artistry.htm). Terri Anne brings 12 years of make-up artistry experience and has received advanced training in make-up artistry for women of color, corrective make-up techniques, color analysis, and airbrush make-up artistry.

WAUTOMA, Wis. — Here comes the bride, down Aisle 9.

A Wisconsin couple who met in Aisle 9 of the Copps grocery store in Wautoma last year were married there this week.

Marty Czarnecki says he was working in the store's liquor aisle when Denise Irvine came in to buy wine. He said they just "got talking."

Irvine says she doesn't do things traditionally, so liked the idea of a grocery-store wedding.

Members of the wedding party shouted "cleanup on Aisle 9" after toilet paper streamers flew through the air over the couple Wednesday.

After a brief honeymoon, Czarnecki returns to work at Copps on Friday.

Information from: WLUK-TV, http://www.fox11online.com

Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Your big day is fast approaching. Here are 9 simple Bridal Beauty tips that will make sure you will look your very best on your wedding day.

1. 1.  Begin looking for your hairstyle as soon as you choose a wedding date.  
2. 2.  Look on the internet and bridal magazines for hair inspiration. Save the pictures of your favorite styles. Narrow down your selections as you progress in your planning. To create a custom wedding hairstyle, you can choose parts of a style that you may like. For example, you may like the bangs in picture one and the curls in picture two.
3. 3.  Choose a stylist that you are comfortable with and has experience in formal hair. Some hairstylists specialize in formal hair and they know how to handle the stress that comes along with your wedding. Use your chosen stylist to help with any hair needs. Take your saved pictures to your consultation to achieve the look you desire.
4. 4.  Talk to your stylist about your wedding day. Ask if they will be on-site to help you touch-up your hair and makeup. This is very helpful and can help ease your nerves.
5. 5.  When choosing a style, consider the weather, location and climate. If you are doing an outdoor wedding consider a style that will not “frizz.”
6. 6.  Purchase any necessary hair products you will need to maintain your style the day of the wedding.
7. 7.  Remember that you will look at the wedding photos forever. Pick a style that fits your personality, is timeless with a touch of modern appeal.  
8. 8.  Don’t forget to prepare your hair for the big day. This includes any necessary color treatments. Color your hair one week before the wedding to ensure that you don’t have any grow-out and that it is the color you like.
9. 9.  Be cautious of getting haircuts up to two months prior to your wedding. The wrong haircut can make your style unattainable.

TOKYO – Almost everyone stood when the bride walked down the aisle in her white gown, but not the wedding conductor, because she was bolted to her chair.

The nuptials at this ceremony were led by "I-Fairy," a 4-foot (1.5-meter) tall seated robot with flashing eyes and plastic pigtails. Sunday's wedding was the first time a marriage had been led by a robot, according to manufacturer Kokoro Co.

"Please lift the bride's veil," the robot said in a tinny voice, waving its arms in the air as the newlyweds kissed in front of about 50 guests.

The wedding took place at a restaurant in Hibiya Park in central Tokyo, where the I-Fairy wore a wreath of flowers and directed a rooftop ceremony. Wires led out from beneath it to a black curtain a few feet (meters) away, where a man crouched and clicked commands into a computer.

Japanhas one of the most advanced robotics industries in the world, with the government actively supporting the field for future growth. Industrial models in factories are now standard, but recently Japanese companies are making a push to inject robots into everyday life.

Honda makes a walking child-shaped robot, and other firms have developed them to entertain the elderly or play baseball. Kokoro, whose corporate goal is to "touch the hearts of the people," also makes giant dinosaur robots for exhibitions and lifelike android models that can smile and laugh. The company is a subsidiary of Sanrio Co., which owns the rights to Hello Kitty and other Japanese characters.

"This was a lot of fun. I think that Japanese have a strong sense that robots are our friends. Those in the robot industry mostly understand this, but people mainly want robots near them that serve some purpose," said bride Satoko Inoue, 36, who works at manufacturer Kokoro.

"It would be nice if the robot was a bit more clever, but she is very good at expressing herself," said new husband Tomohiro Shibata, 42, a professor of robotics at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology in central Japan.

The I-Fairy sells for about 6.3 million yen ($68,000) and three are in use in Singapore, the U.S. and Japan, according to company spokeswoman Kayako Kido. It has 18 degrees of motion in its arms, and mainly repeats preprogrammed movements and sounds.

By JAY ALABASTER, Associated Press Writer Jay Alabaster, Associated Press Writer – Sun May 16, 1:10 pm ET

For more pictures, go to: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100516/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_robot_wedding 

Warning:
Because the primary purpose of etiquette is to make people feel comfortable in social situations by establishing accepted standards, the most egregious thing a person can do is use it pretentiously, especially by openly correcting anyone. Etiquette -- "a code of behavior based on thoughtfulness," according to The Emily Post Institute -- isn't to be wielded like a weapon of arrogance or superiority.

Decorative plate
The charger plate serves as an under plate for one or more courses before the main entree is served, at which point the plate will likely be removed.

Tear it
Your bread plate is always to your upper left, above your forks. Do not slice and butter your entire roll or biscuit at once. Rather, you should eat it by tearing off bite-sized pieces with your hands; butter each piece individually as you eat.

Keep it straight
At crowded tables where settings are tightly placed, it's often confusing which glasses and side plates are designated to each guest. Just remember, solids go to your left (butter, salad plate, etc.) and liquids to your right.

Don't soil the cloth
Used utensils should never be set directly onto the table. If you are finished, or resting your fork or spoon momentarily during conversation, set your fork or spoon on its given dish or horizontally on the top of the charger plate. If a neighbor accidentally takes your plate, don't use your other neighbor's; instead, discreetly ask the server for another plate.

Prong preparation
Forks are placed in the order their course is served. Work from outside inward. If there are three forks: salad (left), fish/appetizer (center), main entree (right).
Contrary to the more practical continental style, there is an American insistence that no food morsel -- not even a stubborn pea! -- should be aided onto the fork. In Europe, on the other hand, it is permitted to use a knife or bread to assist the food onto your fork.

Knives & cutting
Never cut more than one or two bites at a time. Emily Post coined the American "Zig-zag" cutting technique still in use today, a style that says the diner should hold the fork, tines down, in her left hand and the knife in her right. After cutting one or two morsels she should place the knife down (not on the table), and transfer the fork to the right hand where the food is lifted to the mouth. The left hand rests in the lap. Always cut by drawing the knife toward you, never cut in a back-and-forth sawing motion. Knives are always placed with cutting edge toward the plate. A butter knife (not shown here) is placed diagonally across the butter plate, handle to the right.

Glassware
These crystal babies can number anywhere from two to five depending on the place setting; most of those glasses are customarily designated for alcohol. Don't turn your glass over to refuse an alcoholic drink; instead, politely refuse verbally. Your water goblet is placed directly above your dinner knife. You may sip water after everyone is seated, but wait to drink anything else until everyone has been served or your host invites you to do otherwise.

The scoop on spoons
Spoons are placed to the right of the knives. Scoop away from yourself with soup, toward you with everything else. And slurp quietly -- don't sip -- from the side of the spoon, not its end, when eating soup. It's OK, even flattering to the hostess, to tilt the bowl away from you to scoop the last dribble of soup.

Napkins
Napkins are placed on the charger plate or to the left of the forks. It belongs on your lap, not tucked in your shirt like a bib. It is to be laid on your lap, folded in half, with the fold toward you. Dab your mouth often. If you're done eating or must excuse yourself from the table momentarily, fold the napkin next to your plate or hang it over the back of your chair. Never leave it on your seat.

Dessert
The dessert fork and spoon are placed above the charger plate: the bowl of the spoon to the left, and fork's tines to the right. At more formal occasions, they are brought in separately with the dessert.

In general:
            •Pass dishes to your right, counterclockwise.
            •The salt and pepper are always passed together.

Sources: "Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition," by Peggy Post; "From Hand to Mouth, Or, How We Invented Knives, Forks, Spoons and Chopsticks, and the Manners to Go with Them," by James Cross Giblin; "The History of Manners" by Norbert Elias.

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Wedding Engagement Rings for the Groom? - If you like him, put a ring on him!

Say "engagement ring" and you probably picture a little velvet box that the harried groom-to-be, or groom-to-be-rejected, is fumbling around with in his pocket. At that right moment, he will stop, drop and propose.

The often diamond-crusted band will be given to the future bride, representing a quasi-contractual commitment to stand on high heels in a receiving line at a bedazzled stake center gym for four hours.

In return, sometimes she receives another ring, perhaps to be soldered together.

But what about the groom? It's becoming increasingly popular for ladies to want their beaus to visibly take themselves off the market as well via a new trend that bears the charming portmanteau "man-gagemet rings."

According to a survey on brides.com, 45 percent of women are interested in buying their fiancees engagement bands.

Some suspect this is an offshoot of our modern era in which it's increasingly common for the girl to take matters into her own hands and pop the question; others think it's merely a marketing ploy.

Jewelers could certainly make a pretty penny off the trend -- though few brothers are going to be strutting around, showing off the brand new bling during Elders Quorum.

Most are simple, diamond-less band designs, manly engravings a la the One Ring.

A mass-market jewelry chain in the United Kingdom is even trying to draw new etiquette lines, asserting the man-gagement ring is to be worn on the ring finger of the left hand until the wedding, after which it is transferred to the same finger on the right hand, with the wedding band, of course, worn on the left.

This seems excessive, but it signifies the fascinating dichotomy between men and women, and wedding rings in general. While most women wear their rings without fail, post-nuptials, many men opt to go band-less after marriage.

An aversion from jewelry to history: Wedding rings for men didn't come into popularity until after World War II.

Although today it's customary in both religious and secular wedding ceremonies for the couple to exchange rings, the husband will likely leave his on the dresser or watch, horrified, as it bounces down the drain, never to be replaced.

While some may think that's no big deal, husbands should remember that not wearing a ring, especially if you're still college-aged, sends out the message, "I'm available."

Brenton Pendleton, 22, who's been married to his wife Jackie for just over a year, said that when he wears his ring it helps him "stay on the right path" by keeping her in his thoughts.

When he doesn't wear his ring, "she asks 'who are you trying to impress?'" he said. "Of course she's kidding... but I think it's still important for couples to wear their rings. It lets people know you're taken."

President David O. McKay once said, "That high view of marriage in the mind of that young bridegroom, and the appreciation of the sacredness of marriage by the bride, I think is one of the sublimest things in all the world."

Take a high view of marriage and realize wearing your wedding ring is symbolic of your eternal commitment. It's a good thing. Don't treat it lightly.

Avoid awkward situations where you have to tell an overly friendly girl in class or at work you're married. Your wife is likely wearing her ring with confidence and contentment -- and you should too, be it one ring... or two.

By Emily Schmuhl
http://www.mormontimes.com/mormon_voices/mormon_experience/?id=13513&
Mormon Times
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010
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Expert ice advice - A go-to diamond guide for those approaching this summer’s wedding season without a clue.

Cost

A ring is meant to be a reminder, a symbol of eternal commitment. But for some brides-to-be, a ring is also either a status symbol ("Look how loaded my guy is") or a measurement of his love ("Look how much he loves me").

Before taking that terrifying trip to the jeweler, first determine your budget and stick to it. You chose her for eternity, but that doesn't mean you have to spend that much time paying for it. There's nothing romantic about steeping yourself into deep debt.

Second, prioritize your five Cs: color, cut, clarity, carat weight and cost. What element is more important to you?
 

• $200 to $550 for a quarter carat or less, in a 10k gold setting -- the minimum karat that can still be considered gold.
• $550 to $800 for a .25 to .33 carat in an 18 karat gold setting
• $800 to $1,000 for diamonds between .33 and .5 carats
• $1,000 to $2,000 for higher quality stones between .33 and .60 carats, or mid-quality stones up to .75 carats
• $2,000 to $3,500 for high quality (VVS2 or VS1) half-carats, or good (SI1 or SI2) one-carat stones
• $3,500 to $6,000 for quality one-carat stones set 18-plus-karat gold
• $6,000 to $9,000 for very high quality one-carat stones (VVS1)

Cut/Shape

An old adage says, "It's the thought that counts." But when it comes to engagements rings, perhaps "It's the cut that counts." And according to Tiffany & Co., "Cut refers to the facet proportions on the surface of a diamond. More than any other factor, the precision of these facets determines the beauty of the stone."

Brilliant/Round: It's classic. It's the most popular. It's 58 facets make it the most brilliant of cuts, according to calculations of mathematician Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919.

Princess: It's the second most popular -- after the round -- and less expensive than the round because it's easier to create. This relatively newer square shape can have anywhere from 49 to 144 facets. Extra sides increase sparkle factor and make flaws less noticeable.

Asscher: This square version reached its height of popularity in the 1930s, but with the return of fashion's fondness for vintage and antique, its back.

Emerald: rectangular with cropped corners. It's large table is the best for showcasing a diamond's clarity.

Heart: For those who find sleeves a cumbersome place to keep their heart. It's pear shaped with a top cleft and considered the most romantic.

Marquise: A clever cut with a few tricks. The pointed oval makes a diamond appear larger and makes fingers appear longer and leaner.

Oval: The elongated, round shape gives it noteworthy brilliance. And, like the marquise, it can flatter shorter fingers.

Radiant: This rectangular stone with trimmed corners has a leg up on the emerald cut, with 70 facets on its underside to maximize light refraction.
 

• Always ask to see your diamond under at least a 10x gem microscope for a true view of a diamond's clarity.
• Never buy from a store that grades their own diamonds. Grading your own stones is the equivalent of writing your own report card.
• Ask for the diamond's exact weight. The FTC allows jewelers to round off weights so a diamond listed as 3
• 4 carat might actually weigh between .69 and .81 carat.
• Look for a diamond with proper certification such as GIA or AGS, which will not certify fracture-filled diamonds.
• Work with a direct diamond importer. Middlemen can be expensive.
• Be comfortable with the place you buy your ring. Your fiancee will likely return for repairs, cleanings and sizings.
• Appraisals, often inflated by 100 percent, are for insurance only and shouldn't be a sales tool.
• Don't be pressured into buying quick. Diamonds are millions of years old; an extra week or two won't hurt.
   

Clarity

No diamond is totally perfect, and almost all diamonds have some sort of "birth mark."

The smaller and fewer the flaws, inclusions that can be observed under 10x magnification, the more perfect the diamond.

The Gemological Institute of America developed an 11-grade clarity scale to rank diamond clarity, ranging from FL (flawless) where a skilled grader can't observe any blemishes or inclusions, to I1, I2 and I3 where inclusions are obvious and may affect transparency.

Most diamonds fall under the VS (very slightly included) or SI (slightly included) categories, and flawless diamonds are so rare, most jewelers have never seen one. So, ladies, it's probably in your best interest not to mention such a thing as a flawless diamond to your sweetheart, or he may feel obligated to go to the ends of earth -- and your soon-to-be-shared bank account -- to get one.

Source: Gemological institute of America
 

Color

Who says too much of something is always a bad thing? In diamonds, light coloring can detract from the worth of the gem. Lighter tones of yellow and brown are discouraged as most jewel diamonds are nearly colorless. However, highly-colored diamonds, in yellow or blue, can be prized for their interesting hues.

Colors D, E and F are colorless; G, H, I and J are nearly colorless; K, L and M are faint yellow; N though Z are light yellow. And darker pink and yellow hues are considered rare and precious.

By Emily Schmuhl

http://www.mormontimes.com/mormon_voices/mormon_experience/?id=13513&
Mormon Times
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010
E-mail: eschmuhl@desnews.com

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Salt Lake couple weds on moon, or closest thing to it

SALT LAKE CITY — Vanessa Hyde called her future mother-in-law last Friday and told her the big news: "Jake and I are getting married on the moon." Talk about your destination weddings.

Jake Dauwalder and Vanessa are on a tight budget, though, and the moon is more than 238,000 miles away, so the couple chose the nearest facsimile: the moonscape exhibit at the Clark Planetarium.

On Monday, the couple stood on the moon's gray, barren Taurus-Littrow Valley, where the astronauts of Apollo 17 landed in December 1972, and became man and wife.

The rest of the wedding party stood on Mars, a similar exhibit a few feet away.

It's the Clark Planetarium's first moon wedding, although several couples have married under the faux starry night sky of the planetarium's Hansen Dome.

The wedding destination was the idea of the bride, 21. "She wanted it to be unique," explained the groom, 24, who is a catering coordinator for Einstein Bros. Bagels. Getting married, he said, "is a once-in-a-lifetime event."

The wedding location and date were decided upon last Friday; Vanessa bought her dress on Saturday; the planetarium was contacted Monday morning. There was no time to arrange any music, so Vanessa instructed the wedding party to hum "dum, dum, da, dum."

"We've all heard of a person wanting to give his loved one the moon," noted the wedding officiator, LDS Bishop Kevin Jardine.

Following the short ceremony, the wedding party traveled to The Pie, where a pizza was topped with a king and princess.

According to the bride's mother, Miriam Hyde, the couple can't afford a honeymoon. Just the moon.

The average cost of a wedding in 2009 drops 10.2% over 2008

2009 Wedding Industry spending Numbers

The wedding cost numbers for 2009 are in and they look close to expected. Couples spent $19,581 in 2009 compared to $21,814 in 2008, a 10.2% decline.  The average number of guests in 2009 was 128, a decline of 11.7% from 145 in 2008.

Jewelry, gifts, and invitations lead the way for spending decline as couples spent 50.8% less on anklets, 44.1% less on gifts for their parents, and 36.4% less on reception menus.

Musicians, Soloist, or Ensemble, Photographer, and wedding dress top the list of spending increases as couples spent 23.3% more on Musicians, Soloist, or Ensemble, 16% more on a wedding photographer, and 12.6% more on the wedding dress. 

2009 Methodology

Survey samples include brides, grooms (pre and post wedding) and wedding vendors.  Samples from brides and grooms include multiple ethnicities, income levels, first, second, and third plus marriages, ages 18 to 90, across the entire US in large and small cities. Couples either married in 2009 or spent money for a product or service in 2009 for their 2010 wedding. Total sample size was 3,100 surveys, conducted in 2009. Margin of error: 1.76%. Total wedding cost based on weighted average demand of items included in the wedding.

Info provided by: http://www.TheWeddingReport.com

What are you spending??

2010 Photography and Videography Styles Brides Want Most

Do you agree with this? 

Recent results from a photography and videography survey show that 2010 brides and grooms most (57%) interested in black and white shots and least (2%) interested in trashing the dress.

Here is a list of photography and videography styles tracked in the survey from most interested to least interested.

Sample size was 475 brides and grooms from all over the US to be married in 2010. Margin of error, 4.5%.

Source - Shane McMurray - http://www.TheWeddingReport.com

Are you finding this to be the case?

According to The Wedding Report, the average cost of a wedding unexpectedly increases by 34% from $16,546 in Q2 2009 to $22,121 in Q3 2009. Increased demand and October being the busiest month in 2009 contributed to the increase. Results based on 750 survey samples of brides, grooms, and wedding vendors across the US. Average cost based on weighted average demand.

Top Spending Changes 

Top Demand Changes 

The Wedding Report, Inc.
Website: http://www.TheWeddingReport.com