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We’ve always loved Essie, but the spring 2011 collection, ‘French Affair’ by Essie has Hidden Beauty crazy over this product! This spring collection includes the hottest colors for the bride-to-be! This collection, inspired by 1960s glamour, includes 6 different shades. 3 of the colors are fun pastels in lavender, periwinkle blue (perfect for that something blue!) and a light pink. The other three shades are in the neutral family – perfect for that classic look. We can’t decide which one we like more, we might just have to buy all 6!

You don't want to look like this on your big day ~ do you?

To the brides to be: Now is the time for trial runs, and engagement photo shootswhat's interesting to you

4. Interview three vendors per category. If you are searching for vendors online, you need to make sure you have an in-person consultation with them. Never book someone over the phone because you don’t know who you are getting. Here are some preliminary questions to ask on your initial phone consult:
• How long have you been in the business?
• How many weddings do you do per year?
• Are you a member of any wedding associations?
• Will you be on-site at my wedding?
• How is the pricing established and what is it based on?
• Can you provide three references of past clients?

SharDon’t choose a vendor solely based on price. YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET!! I understand everyone is on a budget, but you need to think of quality not quantity. Figure out what is most important to you. If it’s photography and entertainment, then you should allocate more of your budget on these vendors instead of getting surf n’ turf for all your guests. So many times clients blow their whole budget on the venue and food and beverage costs and then skimped on everything else. This is a recipe for a disaster… trusts me.e what's interesting to you

2. Referrals are key! For those of you who don’t listen to #1, then please make sure you get referrals from other reliable wedding vendors. If you have a photographer, venue or florist you trust, then ask them for their vendor list.

1. Hire a knowledgeable and experienced wedding planner and this is not just because I am one. Wedding planners are the best referral source a couple can have. Unfortunately, these days most of my clients are hiring me after they have booked the majority of their vendors and the damage has already been done. This process needs to be in reverse. Hire a planner first, then they can refer you to the best suited vendor for you based on your budget, personality and individual wedding needs.

STACY'S TIPS

Have your hair color or roots taken care of a week before the wedding. If you plan on cutting you hair make sure you do that at least a week in advance. It would be helpful to us if you could have your head piece or bridal veil available at the trial hair and make-up session.

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Things you should do before your big day!!!

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