Enjoy Your Enchanting Easter Wedding with Elegance

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What’s up, ladies. Easter is around the corner and we at Yazzie & Co. thought it right to dedicate this blog to the idea of having a wedding on the day of resurrection. Not only does this holiday provide you with the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the Spring weather, but you’ll have a lovely time with creating a lasting memory for all. What’s more, your wedding will be a great chance to keep with the holiday tradition of new beginnings while incorporating the ideas of love, family, and a brand new day.

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If you’ve decided to have an Easter wedding, well, you’ll be happy to know that it isn’t as impossible a concept as it seems to be on paper. With just a bit of imagination and a lot of heart, your wedding will surely be a special affair. You can kick off your Easter wedding planning by putting together a celebration with a spiritual Spring theme. Your invitations should include religious elements and Springtime flavor such as a combination of crosses and flowers. Pastel colors can also be incorporated in your wedding day look through your bridal headdress, while they’ll work well with the groom’s floral boutonniere selection. Associated Content suggest that the bridal décor that you and your fiancé choose should incorporate pastel colors such as magenta and sky blue, while the best choice of venue would be a church. After all, it provides plenty personality for Easter.

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Your Easter bridal reception should include the same spiritual subtlety as your bridal reception. In order to achieve that, we think each table in your chosen venue should include a centerpiece of floating candles with flower petals on the bottom of each votive to accentuate the beauty of the occasion. According to Associated Content, our bridal menu should evoke the spirit of Easter as well with roast ham or glazed lamb as your main dish, while your wedding cake should be made out of delicious buttercream to suggest that Spring feel. Kissing bunnies and pastel-colored frosting will definitely seal the deal for a winning Easter wedding cake. While your adult guests will enjoy personalized Easter bridal favors that include Jordan almonds or chocolate eggs, staging an Easter egg hunt for your youthful guests will definitely guarantee for all to have a great time.

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In turn, we at Yazzie & Co. believe that you’ll be getting the best of both worlds. After all, Easter is a family affair while weddings are the best examples of love and happiness. By having your Easter wedding, you’ll be able to boast it as a bridal event that can be just as fun and full of color as a summer wedding. However, you must remember the most important aspect of this glorious occasion: making sure that it is the happiest day of both of your lives.

Until Next Time,

The Yazzie Blogger

Put Your Best Face Forward on Your Big Day

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Hey, ladies. Your wedding day is one of the biggest milestones of your life. That’s why it’s integral that you look your best. While your natural glow of love while certainly shine through, an extra boost to your beauty certainly never hurts. That’s why we at Yazzie & Co.will dish on the best way to look your loveliest with magnificent makeup. After all, you want to make sure that every inch of you are dazzling on camera!

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When plotting out your bridal look, the first thing that you need is an image in mind. Whether it’s a beauty icon that you’d like to replicate or your personal style that you’d like to enhance, a little research will go a long way with your wedding style. eHow recommends that you seek inspiration from wedding magazines and websites. If anything, it’ll work out for you whether you decide to do your makeup yourself or have it professionally done.

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After you figure out what bridal look you’d like to go for, do ensure that it is sufficient for the time of day that you’re having your wedding. In addition to how you’ll look on camera, you’ll also have to bear in mind just how you’ll look in an indoor or outdoor venue. Once you have your wedding plans set in stone, you’ll be able to go forward in putting your best foot forward.

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Finally, you want to make sure that you choose the best kind of makeup for your special day. Keeping the lighting of your venue in mind, you need to carefully shop for your makeup. According to eHow your best bet is to choose lightweight foundation for subtle coverage against the heat while using waterproof mascara to avoid raccoon eyes while crying your happy tears. When working on your face, make sure that the delicate shade of lipcolor that you choose matches the blush coloring in your cheeks. In addition, using bronzer will enhance your features while multi-shaded eyeshadow helps your eyes pop, guaranteeing that you’ll be a radiant bride.

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Whether you like to bring out the glam or sweep your groom away with a classic look, we at Yazzie & Co. want you to look your very best on your wedding day. After all, you deserve to be the belle of your bridal ball and what better than to do that than to shine brightly in flawlessly fabulous makeup.

Until Next Time,

The Yazzie Blogger

Savor Springtime Sweetness with a Wonderful Wedding Cake

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Hello, soon-to-be-brides. In the spirit of the season, we at Yazzie & Co. . want to dish on the most delicious part of a Spring wedding the cake. While fitting into your dream gown is important, you also want to ensure that you relish your big day with by including a tasty confection. Thus, we’ve got some tips to help you choose the perfect cake to reflect this sensational season.

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When shopping for your wedding cake, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, make sure that you have a projected number of guests in mind. Not only will it help you in choosing the size of your wedding cake, according to The Knot.com, but it will also aid you in pricing it. While a cake is generally priced by size, the price is also determined by complicated designs such as tiers and bridal frosting decorations. You also want to make sure that your cake actually tastes good. Simple concept, yet, many newlyweds-to-be often overlook that integral part when picking a wedding cake. While you’ll be on countless scheduled cake tastings that can prove to be a bit exhausting, knowing that you’re making the right choice based on what your chosen baker can and has done will definitely put your mind at ease. Finally and most importantly, do include your hubby-to-be in the cake choosing process. Not only is this his wedding as well, this will be fun for the both of you. After all, what guy would refuse the chance to devour some decadent chocolate cake?

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That being said, you also want your cake to reflect the new beginnings of Spring. Fresh ingredients such as berries and lemons will surely give your wedding cake a wonderfully refreshing taste. The Knot.com also suggests buttercream frosting as a delicious topping to your wedding cake, for it has the neutral color that complements many Springtime hues such as pastel pink and light blue. In addition, you can add delicate touches such as sugar daisies and candy butterflies to reflect the Spring aura that you’re trying to convey. As a result, your cake will serve as an integral part of your spectacular Spring bridal scene!

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In turn, if you’re still at a loss about where to find that special Springtime cake, we at Yazzie & Co. have a scrumptious suggestion for you: Cake Love. While the bakery has been making delectable baked goods for almost ten years out of their Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia locations, they’ve also taken their business online for their out-of-town customers. As I, the Yazzie Blogger, can attest from having their mouth-watering birthday cupcakes, Cake Love definitely delivers excellent cakes without the fuss. This, at the end of the day, is what picking that perfect wedding cake is about.

Until Next Time,

The Yazzie Blogger

Shower Your Wedding with Your Personal Spring Flower Style

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Hey, guys! With Spring just a few days away, we at Yazzie & Co. have decided to dedicate this blog to the one of the best things about the season: fantastic flowers. With a great selection of blooming flowers to choose from, you’ll never be at a loss of what flowers to choose on your big day. No matter if your taste in flowers varies from terrific tulips to gorgeous gerber daisies, there’s surely a spectacular opportunity to have a striking wedding. So, why not run with the idea of having fun by designing your own floral arrangement. This can be a fun project to do while saving a significant amount of money. Not only will you be surrounded by the beauty of flowers, but you’ll be able to say that you had a hand in creating one of the best days of your life!

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Though most of the stunning floral arrangements that you do see are done by trained floral designers, you needn’t let that discourage you from taking on this project. If you aren’t sure just where to begin with this, we suggest that you check out various floral, interior design, and bridal magazines for inspiration. According to About.com, a weekend visit to a wedding reception at a five-star hotel will also season your creative juices. Whether you decide to snap photos with your camera phone or clip our pictures from the magazines, you should create a file of floral looks that truly catch your eye. In addition, be sure that you purchase basic supplies such as scissors, ribbons, and floral tape to create your floral arrangements. Do also make sure that your floor is covered in plastic to prevent the bleeding stains of some flowers and ensure that you have an abundance of buckets of water. If you’re all about saving money with your wedding flower design, According to About.com also suggests that you invest in carnations and roses. Not only are they simply stunning, but their beauty belies their low price.

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Most importantly, creating your own bridal floral arrangements takes careful planning and constant practice. After deciding what creative vision you have for your bouquets, centerpieces, or other wedding arrangements, you would need to practice at least a few times to work through any early errors that you may make. According to About.com, you should also test the amount of time that it takes to do each bouquet or arrangement. Friends and family who are willing to help would definitely benefit you as well. What’s more, Do It Yourself Weddings recommends that the flowers that you eventually decide upon can serve as great wedding decoration and bridal wardrobe scheme. If you aren’t sure where to shop for lovely flowers for your Spring wedding, we at Yazzie & Co. suggest that you check out Cheap Flowers for some pretty great deals. If you prefer to shop for them in person and live in the tri-state area, you can also check out the Flower Market District on West 28th Street and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan for some beautiful selections at a great deal. After all, you deserve the best wedding that the promise of Spring will bring.

Wishing You a Spectacular Spring Wedding Season,

The Yazzie Blogger

Snap Up That Spectacular Vintage Wedding Style While Saving a Bundle!

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Hello, ladies. Have you ever dreamt of walking down the aisle in an elegant dress that is worthy of old-school glamour? Perhaps, you’ve been dying to bring your Dorothy Dandridge vision to life on your wedding day, but aren’t quite sure on how to clinch that without spending a lot. This is where Yazzie & Co. steps in, for we’ve got a great solution for you – shop vintage. That’s right, save big by shopping for your wedding dress at a thrift store or a consignment shop. You’re guaranteed to find a real treasure there, for you’ll be able to time-travel without having to step into a time machine.

With Smart Money Magazine recently declaring it as a fast-growing shopping trend, you should definitely jump on the vintage shopping bandwagon. Admittedly, being surrounded by various dresses from different eras and diverse styles can be a bit daunting. If this is the case for you, you can kick your vintage wedding dress shopping expedition off by choosing a thrift store or consignment shop based on location. As is the case in reviewing real estate, you’re more likely to find a great vintage designer find at a wonderful bargain in a better location. Another thing that you need to bear in mind is that while consignment shops are known for not accepting any less-than-perfect garments, thrift stores are more lax with what they’ll take in. Thus, if you decide to purchase your gown at a thrift store, you need to shop with an extremely discerning and patient eye. After all, you do not want to be stuck with a torn and stained wedding dress on your big day. Do also make sure that the dress that you eventually choose is a good fit for your frame, for while it can be returned at a consignment store, you cannot return it or any merchandise from a thrift store. As we suggested in our last blog, you should pick a dress that is within two dress sizes of yours so that your seamstress can make the needed alterations to make you look like your fabulous self.

So, before you let the recession convince you to give up on finding that spectacular wedding gown, dive into the wide and wonderful world of vintage shopping. Not only will it open your eyes to the possibility of discovering your dream wedding gown, it will also challenge you to think outside the box when it comes to shopping for bridal treasures. Look around your city for some great thrift shops and cool consignment stores. However, if there isn’t one in your vicinity, we at Yazzie & Co. also suggest that you check out the timeless treasures at Vintage Gown. You’ll take a load off your wallet without having to sacrifice your magnificently magical wedding day style!

Until Next Time,

The Yazzie Blogger

Bring Tradition Back With a Borrowed Bridal Gown

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Hi, ladies! Does it seem that the only road to wedding day glamour involves your spending money that you don’t have? Perhaps, you’re having a tough time finding a gown that speaks directly to you. If that’s the case, we at Yazzie & Co. have a great suggestion on how to still maintain that glam look on your big day without spending a down payment’s worth on a dress: borrow your wedding dress from the most important woman in your life. Whether it’d be your marvelous mother, amazing aunt, graceful grandmother, or sensational sister, wearing their dress is a wonderful way to pay homage to your bond and heritage while looking gorgeous.

Whether your choice is your mother’s extravagant gown, an aunt’s elegant dress, or your grandmother’s classic wedding dress, you’ll definitely be making a statement on your wedding day. Not only will you be carrying on the tradition of the extraordinary women in your family, you’ll look gorgeous when walking down the aisle. What’s more, the woman who you’ve chosen to honor on your wedding day will be touched beyond measure. Your need for something borrowed will definitely be fulfilled while tradition will play a major part on your wedding day.

However, it’s important that you make sure that your borrowed bridal gown is within two dress sizes of yours, according to the folks on the Love To Know website. Which seems simple enough, but when considering how body sizes and dress measurements have changed over the years, this may be an issue. This is why we highly suggest that you hire a skilled seamstress that will be able to tailor your beloved borrowed gown to fit your frame. With the two-dress-size leeway, he or she will be able to tuck in or let out the hem or waistline on your dress. Should you decide that you’d like to add a personal touch to it, please have the courtesy to ask the original owner if she would mind? After all, the last thing that you want to do is turn a wedding fashion "Do" into a disrespectful "Don’t".

Though countless bridal magazines and wedding websites will promote the pricey Vera Wang gowns as the ultimate wedding get, we at Yazzie & Co. believe that you should have pride in your choice to save big by representing the generations of women in your family. Not only have you successfully avoided the rat race of shopping for your wedding dress in a department store, you’re carrying on a tradition that will be available for your future daughter to assume someday.

Until Next Time,

The Yazzie Blogger

Snag That Wedding Gown Chic Without Spending A Bundle!

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Hey, ladies! Though we’re in the middle of one of the roughest recessions in recent memory, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your wedding style to save money. In fact, these trying times should serve as a challenge to you to use your imagination and savvy to find that special wedding gown at a great price. Since you’ve taken the first step by checking out our Yazzie & Co. blog, we think it only natural that you check out just how to get that recessionista glam look. So, let us show you how to shop for your dream bridal gown without breaking the bank.

If you’re looking for an enchanting gown at a wonderful price, you can go the bridal bargain sales route. With bargain sales happening in April and October of each year, you’ll be able to find some great end-of-season finds at such department stores as Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. However, if waiting isn’t an option, you can always check out David's Bridal, House of Brides, or Michael Shane Bridal for great year-round deals on beautiful bridal gowns. Not only will you get hands-on advice on choosing a great wedding dress, you’ll have access to some great bridesmaids’ dress selections.

Then again, if designer is what you desire, you can hit up the many sample sales that are always going on in your city. If you’re not sure when to schedule your sample sale shopping, you can subscribe to Daily Candy or Top Button for e-mailed updates on when your favorite designer’s sample sales are happening. You can also contact the showroom of your favorite designer for the inside scoop on when they will be planning their sample sales, for they usually have an idea about this a few weeks in advance. In addition, it would be wise to plan ahead with a dress style in mind so that you will be able to choose one wisely while shopping in a timely fashion. Most importantly, you need to ensure that your dress is not defective or damaged, since nearly all sample sale purchases are non-refundable.

In turn, there are a few basic, yet integral rules to keep in mind while being a bargain bridal diva. First off, make sure that you wear a one-piece bathing suit or bodysuit when trying your many gown choices on. After all, you need to keep in mind that these dresses have been tried on before you’ve gotten to them. In addition, you need to make sure that your dress is a good fit so that it can be tailored to fit your frame properly. You also want to ensure that you stick to your wedding dress budget, despite any cajoling from salespeople. Do also make sure that you do your homework in finding a skilled seamstress, for tailoring a perfect fit is what will ultimately make the wedding dress your own. Last but not least, while you should keep an open mind while shopping, we at Yazzie & Co. believe that you shouldn’t settle for any old dress. After all, you definitely owe it to yourself to show off your sassy, soulful, and sophisticated self on your big day!

Until Next Time,

The Yazzie Blogger