best-looking bride

Are you thinking of flying far away to an exotic place for your wedding? If it's a beach wedding, you'll definitely want something cool, light, and airy. Something you won't be stuffed into, with heavy fabrics and glitter. Because it's informal, you should avoid long trains, bustles, and lacy panels. Colors are an option too, and a great idea. Look for accessories to add a piece of your personality to the dress, like a topaz satin sash that'll also echo the beachy atmosphere, or a colorful jade necklace. You have more opportunities to go casual. Skip the heels (they'll just dig into the sand) and the veil is optional. You'd better secure it into your hair with lots of pins if you do go with a veil.

You may at some point (maybe after a couple weeks of searching?) think you came upon the perfect dress in some bridal magazine. Okay, maybe you're just tired of searching and the sales lady pulls one off the rack and you think it MUST be the one...the price tag ends in your lucky number or you want to name your baby after the dress style, 'Caressa'. Sometimes believing in fate is needed, but in the case of dress desperation, I'd say no. Realistically, there are some things to consider before picking the dress. We call come in different shapes and sizes, so that perfect mermaid dress may not speak the same language on you as it did on the mag model. Sorry to bust your bubble, I know, but its just that we grow up conditioned to see a dress in a store window or magazine, hear magic twinkling music, and think it was made for us--but the truth can sometimes be disappointing. You may LOOOOVE it, but it doesn't love YOUR figure, your height, your curves, your bust, or your...

To all the brides out there, You must feel wonderful at this point in your life, but along with this you may be also feeling stressed at all the strategizing you must do for your wedding day. Don't let it overcome you. I've compiled some great tips, links and advice for you to save you some time and effort in planning. Getting yourself ready is the most important factor in this journey, because in the end everyone's eyes will be on YOU, not on the fine china. I'll be here to show you how to get yourself ready so you can look as good on the outside as you feel on the inside. We're talking about finding your perfect dress, shoes, complementing veil, accessories and makeup that, when put together, will reflect your tastes and personality. Congratulations and enjoy the moments before you say 'I do.'