What’s Your Bridal Astrology Style?

November 15, 2011 by  
Filed under Wedding Planning

Every bride dreams about her wedding. Some have dreamed about their weddings since they were little girls playing with dolls. Every bride has their own distinct style – a bridal astrology style. Your astrology sign can tell you a lot about the type of wedding you’d like to have – not just what type of day the newspaper astrology column says you’re going to have. Whether you think astrology is to be believed, totally ridiculous or you’re kind of curious – we’re sure you’ll find this pretty interesting.

The Aries Bride

The Ram bride is one of the most confident brides you’ll see. Some brides get nervous or worry about flower arrangements – not your Aries bride! The Aries bride may prefer a traditional or unique setting for her wedding but one thing is for certain – it is HER day. Some might say…in the nicest possible way…that the Aries bride can be the teensiest bit er, controlling? But we’d prefer to say that she is well organized and really knows how to create the perfect wedding.

The Taurus Bride

The Bull bride loves to set the scene and atmosphere. The sign of Taurus is known for loving and collecting all types of objects and this adoration only continues with their wedding plans. Even the cocktail napkins need to be a luxurious texture and have the perfect monogram to be included in the wedding reception. A Taurus bride’s wedding is a sight to see. While a Taurus bride may delegate, don’t EVER take credit for planning or helping – this wedding was entirely the bride’s doing. The Taurus bride has a touch of possessiveness, and HER wedding was planned by her alone.

The Gemini Bride

The Twins bride is one of the most fun brides we’ve seen. Many like to call Geminis social butterflies and this is a very accurate portrayal. They have many friends and love to entertain. The biggest challenge the Gemini bride faces is being twins – of two minds – when she is planning the wedding she may have difficulty making decisions or focusing. A wedding planner or good friend who can help is so important. Everyone has a great time at a Gemini bride’s wedding – this is the wedding where everyone dances until dawn

The Cancer Bride

Nurturing, kind and caring, the Crab bride is known for her soft side. Family and friends always come #1. So planning a wedding is quite special for the Cancer bride, who will put care into every detail – not for herself but for her guests’ enjoyment. Do remember that every crab has claws – and compliment the lovely Cancer bride on her hard work. So often the Cancer bride works hard and does not get recognition, causing her to pout. No one should pout on their wedding day!

The Leo Bride

We’ll say it right from the start: the Leo bride loves to be the center of attention. But you probably know this, as Leos naturally shine as the center of attention. The Lion bride is proud and regal so you can expect a royal celebration and a feast, even if it is a small wedding. Every detail will be elegant and lovely, carefully thought out. Don’t forget to get a video of the wedding, especially for the Leo bride who will enjoy watching her special day again and again.

The Virgo Bride

The sign of Virgo is known for being meticulous and hardworking. So the Virgo bride’s wedding will be a well oiled machine. Virgo brides can confidently manage a dozen bridesmaids and other attendants where other astrological signs would go to pieces. This is the astrological sign that can put together a wedding in three months, making it look as if it had been planned for years. The Virgo bride has no doubt been a popular bridesmaid and has experience attending weddings – experience that has done her well as a bride today.

The Libra Bride

The Libra bride is lovely, graceful and thoughtful. Everyone is charmed by a Libra bride. There is so much attention today about brides throwing temper tantrums – you’ll never see that type of behavior with a Libra bride. The biggest challenge the Libra bride faces? As the sign of the scales, the Libra often weighs every decision carefully, making it hard to make even the smallest decisions. This is another sign that would do well with a wedding planner or good friend to help plan the wedding so details don’t overwhelm the lovely Libra bride.

The Scorpio Bride

There is no bride more passionate than the Scorpio bride. Expect to attend a very romantic wedding when you go to a Scorpio’s wedding. This is a wedding that will focus on love and romance – especially the intensity of love. Some Scorpio brides show this intensity with lavish displays. Whether a lavish display of affection or large flower displays on an enormous wedding cake – you’ll smile and know it’s a Scorpio’s wedding.

The Sagittarius Bride

The fun and good humored Sagittarius is just so happy about getting married. This is a happy bride. She’s happy through all of the wedding planning – even when it gets sticky, difficult or a bit boring. The Sagittarius bride is likely to choose the destination wedding as many Sags adore travel and nothing’s more fun than taking everyone with you to some exotic location for your wedding.

The Capricorn Bride

Some think Capricorn brides are cold and calculating but they just don’t understand them. The Capricorn bride is simply very logical. Most expect brides to always be this endless puddle of romantic goo – and you aren’t going to get that from the Capricorn bride. If she whips out the calculator to decide which bridal bouquet is “best,” don’t cringe – she’s just showing her practical and savvy ways. Yes, the Capricorn bride often does care a bit about money, they’re good at making and keeping it. Many Capricorn brides have lavish weddings – but they won’t throw money around with no sense to the matter.

The Aquarius Bride

The Water Bearer bride is often unique and original. It’s the Aquarius bride you’ll see doing something that people haven’t done for a wedding before or in awhile. The Aquarius bride tends to set trends without realizing it. Some Aquarius brides may choose very traditional themes but you’ll still see sparks of the unique and original there.

The Pisces Bride

The Pisces bride is sweet and dreamy, as all Pisces fish are. This is one of the most romantic signs of the Zodiac. Pisces brides are sensitive and sometimes moody. Did we say moody? Oh don’t get upset dear, we didn’t mean it. The Pisces bride may have some challenges managing every detail. A wedding planner or good friend can be very helpful. It’s not surprising that many Pisces prefer to get married near or on the water.

Can’t Get Over the Royal Wedding?

May 8, 2011 by  
Filed under Wedding Planning

Here’s How to Bring Some Windsor Magic Back Home.

If you’re still burning with Royal Wedding fever, you’re far from alone. And if you’d like a little of that imperial glamour to spark things up your own wedding, then there’s no reason at all not to take some style hints from Britain’s It Couple. After all, as the Bishop of London famously remarked, “all weddings are royal.” Here’s how to make sure yours is exactly that!

Baby Bridesmaids
The European take on bridesmaids tends to involve pint-sized versions of our own. Is there anything cuter than a gaggle of cherubs in curls and formal dresses, tottering down the aisle? Nothing against the grown ladies we see here, but when it comes to the cutest entourage out there, we think the little girls have it.

Nature, Inside and Out
One of Kate’s special requests was to have live potted trees (and we mean trees … they were 20 feet high!) line the aisle of Westminster Abbey. This served to soften an intimidating structure, and brought a cozy “English country garden” feel to some very formal proceedings. Kate’s sisters across the water are just as crazy for tying the knot in natural settings, so if a garden or vineyard wedding is calling your name, just consider that a sign of your high-born taste.

A Demure Dress
Designers everywhere breathed a concerted sigh of relief when they saw Kate’s Grace Kelly-influenced gown. Why the excitement? The hope that brides, at last, will tire of regulation strapless. Kate’s lovely gown has the potential to create a tipping point, as interest in alternatives has been rising. Case in point? The new illusion necklines and tulle sleeves showcased in recent designs by Pronovias, Enzoani, Priscilla of Boston and my personal favorite, Claire Pettibone.

Of course, if you want the closest thing to Kate’s actual dress and not one merely dipping a toe in the same aesthetics, not to worry: you’ve doubtless heard that A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz and JS Collections (look for the “Duchess” dress) are both bringing brazen knockoffs to a department store near you.

Groom’s Cake
Brides went wild for groom’s cakes this year, and we’ll see plenty of them in 2012, too. Similarly, the groom’s cake stole the show at Kate and Wills’ wedding. Sure, the “official” cake was a tour-de-force fruitcake with 17 layers … but it was the death-by-chocolate groom’s cake (involving 35 pounds of chocolate and over 1500 cookies) that Prince William zeroed in on to satisfy his royal sweet tooth.

A Traditional Bouquet
VIPs have been known to be saddled with monstrous bouquets you can barely hold, but by royal standards, Kate’s was a modest mixture of rather unshowy blooms … and yet another homage to the humble English garden. A laid-back mixture of lily of the valley, hyacinth and Sweet William, her fragrant bouquet revealed her refinement all the more … not least when it was finally placed at the Abbey’s sacred Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

Stateside brides are increasingly on board with Kate’s enthusiasm for the traditional all-white bridal bouquet. Former worries about the bouquet blending into the gown in pics have evaporated, now that pro cameras pick up every shade and nuance, and brides are loving the traditional “bridey-ness” of all-white blooms popping against some cool green foliage.

Something Borrowed
As today’s brides strive to embed more personal meaning and DIY touches in their big day, the importance of something borrowed has loomed bigger than ever. Sure, yours might not be a 1936 Cartier “halo” tiara lent by a queen, but almost every bride can pinch something truly meaningful from a sister, friend or mother. The old bit of magic in this tradition is to get a love boost from a happily-married couple that’s gone ahead, so go for it: proudly wear your grandmother’s locket or handkerchief, your sister’s veil, your best friend’s drop earrings, or a scrap of your mother’s wedding dress that’s pinned to your slip or wrapped around your bouquet stems.

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