Getting rid of acne before your wedding day

There is so much to be excited about when it comes to planning your wedding, especially when it comes to selecting your dream wedding gown, the perfect hair style, and gorgeous makeup. Unfortunately, with the stress of planning a wedding, acne can become a problem, and that's the last thing a bride should have to worry about. So don't wait until the last minute; start getting your skin ready for your wedding ASAP.

Fortunately, with a background in beauty and personal experience and research, this is a subject I'm an expert in! So I've launch a blog dedicated solely to helping you get rid of acne. I hope you'll take a look!

Clearskinguru.blogspot.com

See ya there!

~Anna

Drink station ideas

If your guests are self-serving their beverages, just add a few pretty blooms, a chalkboard and some paper straws, and you're on your way to a shabby chic drink station. It's all about the personal rustic touches! Save money by picking wildflowers (FREE!), make your own chalkboard with an old mirror and chalkboard paint, and ask a family member to prepare his/her famous punch!

Trend alert: Grey and yellow!

Time to get inspired ladies! The yellow and grey look is very indie, down to earth, DIY, homemade... and kinda edgy and fresh at the same time. It transitions effortlessly from a high-class Palm Beach affair to a low-key barn wedding in Oklahoma. Look, drool, enjoy. xx -Anna

Wedding garland!

It seems like we focus so much on the wedding reception. But let's be honest, you and your guests will probably notice the atmosphere and asthetics of your ceremony more than your reception, when they will be dancing, eating and, well let's be honest, possibley intoxicated. It still matters, very much so. But let's not forget about the real reason for the gathering, and that's the ceremony! In light of my little pep talk, here are some neat ideas for decorating your ceremony with ribbon and garland. There are many different types of garland, but here is a starting point to get those creative juices flowing.

 Clear crystal or even plastic beading would make gorgeous garland to go from pew to pew or chair to chair at your ceremony. Use the extra to wrap around your arch or around the legs of tables you will be using for the unity candle/sand, or anything really.

          

 Found this easy craft on MarthaStewartWeddings.com (of course). Take silk flowers and simply hot glue the ends together and voila, you have summer flowers to grace your ceremony with their radiant presence!

 I came across this website http://www.1800cutgreens.com/main.html. You can order fresh green garland if you want live greenery to give your special day a whimsical, natural, fairy-tale like vibe.Wrap the greens around chairs, tables, your arch and even window sills at your ceremony.

 Favorite, favorite, favorite. Oh goodness. Check this out; it's hymnal pages, used to create this adorable garland. Perfect for a ceremony in a church, although don't limit yourself- it's perfect for all seasons and places. Classic. Timeless.Check out KristinaMarie on Etsy.

Here's a cool idea! Buy (or make) ribbon flowers. Glue thick ribbon from flower to flower and make your own, pretty, satin garland. Even try weaving some beaded garland around the ribbon.

Pretty coral confetti garland (from the same Etsy artist as mentioned above). She makes this garland in a variety of colors, but since I am using coral for my wedding, here it is. I'll probably use both her coral and teal garland.

Cool wedding cakes, unique designs!

I love these funky, unique wedding cakes. They sport personality and pizzaz! It's simply incredible what Jacques Pasteries can create with flour, eggs, sugar and... well you know, cake ingredients. Can you believe these are actually edible? New Hampshire brides- Check out jacquespateries.com for a selection of fun cakes. Frederick Pasteries is another fabulous local pastery shop!

Color inspiration: 2 ways to pull off pink and green!