Start Your Bridal New Year With Our Resolutions!

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Hey, ladies! Are you poised to plan your wedding this year? With the New Year rolling in, this would be the ideal time to fuse your bridal plans with the spirit of resolutions. After all, you’ll have a straight head on your shoulders when it comes to putting everything together for the main event. And if you’re not sure just where to begin, well, we at Yazzie & Co. have some surefire suggestions that’ll help you out with everything!

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#1 – Don’t expect your wedding to be perfect. Now, don’t misunderstand us, for we definitely want your big day to be magical. But, the minute that you start incorporating ideas from Modern Bride Magazine , it’s a sign that you’re getting ahead of yourself. Since the last thing you need is stress when planning your wedding, you should bear in mind that everything isn’t micro manageable. Resist the urge to be a boorish Bridezilla and you’ll definitely come across as the beautiful bride that you were meant to be.

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#2 – Don’t bite off more than you can chew. We know that planning a wedding requires that you put in a lot of time and attention, but that doesn’t mean that you should be forced to shoulder all the responsibilities. You’ve got family, friends, and a darling fiancé, so why not delegate some of the duties to them. After all, both friends and relatives will be psyched to play roles in this life-changing event, while your soon-to-be spouse will be kept in the loop. Even better, you’ll be able to make confident decisions while refraining from overspending on unneeded frivolities.

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#3 – Be nice to your fiancé. And by that, we mean to remember that you’ll be marrying and spending the rest of your life with him. Sure, the wedding is a great opportunity for you to be totally fabulous, but there’s a marriage ahead that will be absolutely divine. Set aside some non-bridal planning time for the two of you and you’ll be guaranteed a life together that’s worth far more than a wedding day!

We at Yazzie & Co. want 2010 to be start of something wonderful for every bride and bride-to-be everywhere. Thus, we are continuing our mission to provide sassy advice for the soulful and sophisticated sista. After all, we want you to be your best you this year!

Sincerely,

The Yazzie Blogger

Give Back To the Sistas in Your Life This Season!

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Hi, ladies! Normally, we at Yazzie & Co. would dish on latest ways to be a fly and fabulous bride. This time around, we’re going to get in the true spirit of the season by having you give back. That’s right; instead of salivating over the spectacular gifts that you’re going to get this year, why not channel that same energy into treating the sistas in your life? Not only will they appreciate this gesture from your heart, you’ll also feel great about making them smile. If you’re not sure how to go about that, keep reading for some great ideas from yours truly.

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Chances are that you’ve been driving your maid of honor up the wall while planning your wedding. And as great a best friend or sister as she’s been to you, we’re pretty she’d love you even more for showing her how much you appreciate her being there. So, what better way to do that than to give her a lovely jewelry keepsake? We personally think that she’d really appreciate a pretty pair of pearl earrings from Macy's.

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Perhaps, your Thank You list has extended to every bridesmaid in your party. After all, they’ve weathered the craziness that is planning your wedding, so it’s only fair that they receive lovely tokens of appreciation. You’ll definitely score a home run by gifting them with Yazzie & Co.'s bridal t-shirts. Not to toot our own horn, but they’ll appreciate the sass and the soulfulness that they’ve got to offer!

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Then again, you may want to take some time out of your bridal organizing schedule to pay homage to the woman that has raised you from girl to woman this season. While Mom may be proud to see her baby walk down the aisle, we’re certain that she’d adore you even more if you presented her with a gift of love. So, why not go the extra mile by treating her to a mother-daughter spa day at The Back Room? You’ll be able to bond over the exquisite treatments while sharing in your sisterhood.

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With a few great gift ideas on your list, you ought to be ready to hit the scene for some last-minute holiday shopping. Even better, you’ll be able to treat all the ladies in your life who’ve made it this far with you as you prepare to start your new life. You’re blessed with the gift of sisterhood and we encourage you to celebrate that this season.

Wishing you a Happy Kwanzaa, Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and a Wonderful New Year,

The Yazzie Blogger

Wonderful Wedding ‘Dos For Every Season!

Hi, ladies! What with the New Year in full swing, we at Yazzie & Co. know that you’re ready for some fresh new wedding ideas. Perhaps 2009 is the year that you are preparing to walk down the aisle and to help, we have decided to kick off our first post of the year by presenting the hottest new wedding hairstyles of the year. That’s right; no matter whether your wedding’s set in a winter wonderland or taking place in a tropical paradise, there’s a fabulous hairstyle that is befitting of a beautiful bride. So, read on for some great wedding ‘do suggestions, courtesy of Yazzie & Co.

Not sure where to start? Well, let’s say you’re in the midst of planning your wonderful winter wedding and you have no idea how to exude radiance while braving the harsh elements. Well, why not keep it simple and classic with a half-up and half-down hairstyle? Not only is it easy create a pretty ponytail, but it is also effortless to maintain it despite the winter wind. Moreover, your hair is least likely to break off from the bad weather.

Maybe you just want to avoid winter altogether and have sensational spring weather. The good news about that is that you can break out with a fresh new ‘do that will reflect the changing of the season. We think that the Grecian Goddess ‘do is definitely a look that reflect the relaxed aura that springtime brings. With just a simple braid wrapped around your head and secured with a pin, you can easily channel that Aphrodite vibe on your spring wedding day!

Then again, you may be more inclined to have a sultry summer wedding. While it’s the most popular wedding season of the year, summer also provides its share of frizzy hair days. If you’re worried about dealing with a less-than-fab ‘do, look no further than a chignon hairstyle. Simply sophisticated, it can be swept to the side while being secured by a beautiful orchid or hibiscus. You’ll be able to rock that Billie Holliday level of glamour while braving the heavy humidity.

Last but not least, we think that the Renaissance look would work best for Fall brides. With the temperatures cooling, you would want a ‘do that was just as crisp as the autumn air. No matter the texture of your hair, you can sweep it up and let your curls fall down in loose cascades. Short and sassy curls will spice up your bridal look, while long tendrils can frame your face to create that regal look. Add a jeweled headband for a finishing touch and you’ll certainly be the belle of your ball.

In turn, we at Yazzie & Co. would love for you to share your hot wedding hairdos with us. Send your pics to us at yazzieblogger@yazzieco.com and we’ll definitely feature them in a future blog. If you have a sweet or funny story to share along with the pic, please feel free to do so and we’ll add it along as well. We’d love for you to be an integral part of our soulful, sophisticated, and sassy family and hope that you continue reading.

Until Next Time,

The Yazzie Blogger

Ring in the New Year with a Wonderful Wedding!

Hello, everyone! We at Yazzie & Co. hope that your holiday season is going extremely well. Since the end of the year is less than two weeks away, we think that having a New Year’s wedding is the perfect way to celebrate new possibilities in a way that will be symbolic and enjoyable to everyone involved. Exchanging heartfelt vows as your guests pledge to carry out their resolutions will inspire all to gain a new perspective on life and love together. So, how to put together this sensational celebration of new life on one of the most memorable occasions of the year? Read on for some great tips on how to pull off a fabulous New Year’s wedding!

You can begin by thoroughly compiling your guest list. After narrowing it down to those that you’d love to share your big day with, send out your invitations at least three months in advance to allow your guests to mark their calendars for the special occasion. While almost any location can be transformed into a glamorous wedding setting, we think that a reception hall or a heated rooftop space would make for great picks for a New Year’s wedding. Whatever locale that you decide to choose, you should reserve the space for the night allow for an evening wedding and the customary ball-drop at midnight. Not only will your guests share in the love that the New Year promises, you’ll also be free to carry on throughout the night without having to acquiesce to the next wedding-party-in-waiting.

A New Year’s wedding is also a great chance to go full-scale on the elegance and sophistication by adopting a glamorous black-tie theme. While many weddings have been planned as such on any day of the year, there’s something magical about the anticipation of a new beginning amid the glitz and style. You can demonstrate that by decorating your space with bold black, gorgeous gold, and splendid silver while including radiant red roses and wonderful white roses. The groom and his groomsmen will look splendid in debonair black tuxes, while the bride and her bridesmaids are guaranteed to glow in long satin gowns and glittering jewels. To cap off the overall cosmopolitan look of the evening, include tasty hors d'œuvres and sparkling gold wine as a part of your New Year’s wedding menu.

In turn, you can present your guests with some of the most sumptuous party favors in honor of your new life together and the New Year. While small champagne bottles are always a winner, you can also be creative by gifting your guests with chocolate fortune cookies that include New Year’s wishes or little silver or gold bells that are emblazoned with your new married name and husband’s name to ring in the New Year. If you’d like to show your bridesmaids your gratitude, you definitely can’t go wrong with hooking them up with one our Yazzie & Co. bridal tees. One thing is for sure in having a New Year’s wedding: you’ll surely be blessed with a night to remember!

Happy New Year,

The Yazzie Blogger