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Wedding Day makeup matching the decor?

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Wedding Makeup ideas to make your special day vibrant!

Your wedding day is gorgeous and organized, partially due to the meticulous planning and choosing of the decor and color palette. The color palette is important for the aesthetics of the wedding. Instead of letting the colors just remain on the flowers and decor, add that look to your wedding day makeup. Makeup artists are more creative than ever and wedding day glam is far more than a soft, natural look anymore. Get creative and let those colors go wild!

Fun Lip (red, maroon)

Photo via Fustany and Flirty Fleurs

Deeper lip colors such as red or maroon can enhance the deep romantic ambiance of the wedding. These bold lips can be easily worn with a natural eye and dewy skin. This pop of color is sure to catch the eyes of everyone and can be a daring twist to the brides look. These deeper tones will compliment all brides of all skin tones and ensure an unforgettable look.

The image above shows an example of using red decor which will compliment your bold choice for a red lipstick. Flirty Fleurs is a blog about flowers and the floral designers who make them into art. Creativity and the art of ‘making’ require dialogue. The full purpose of the Flirty Fleurs blog is to encourage and inspire.

Colorful eye (rainbow, blue idk…)

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Photo via Staylebrity

A wedding should reflect the personality of the bride and groom, and that includes all those who love color! A bright and spunky wedding shouldn’t just consist of rainbow decor, but a stunning and unique look on the bride. The bride can rock a one color look, such as pictured, or include every color of the rainbow. No one should be afraid of a little color, especially on such a special day. One can even wear a neutral eye and spice it up with a fun colored eyeliner. The options are endless!

The image above is a stunning African bridal look.This look was created by Glamme by Shay. Photo of this beautiful bride is via Slaylebrity hosted by the Slay Network; a member-based social networking platform that prides itself as the most elite social network. Slaylebrity is a luxury social network that helps you discover unique and interesting things across the Web.

“Looking good on your wedding day is every bride’s dream and wish..many cultures are used to looking very simple and less colorful on their wedding day but the African bride is usually colourful and bold”. – Stalylebrity

Cute blush (pinky/ peach)

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Photo via Weddings Online and Keiko Lynn

This lovely peach look make up look from Keiko Lynn’s blog compliments all skin tones and is very natural. Peachy tones are a perfect and soft way to have color and brightness without all out loud colors. Neutral tones such as peach, taupe, browns, and tans can warm up the wedding day and yet be very subtle. Peach is hard to over do so why not go for a peach lip, eye, and cheek to tie in the lovely color. These tones match almost anything so it is impossible to go wrong.

If you are looking for makeup and beauty tips check out Keiko Lynn who is a fashion, lifestyle and beauty blogger from Brooklyn. She is constantly creating, looking for inspiration, and always up for an adventure.

The decor ideas are from Weddingsonline , a wedding planning website from ireland. It has since become Ireland’s most loved wedding community, connecting brides and grooms-to-be with the perfect wedding suppliers.

Glowy skin (Gold and silver)

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Photo via Inside Weddings and Ego

Nowadays it is all about the glow and the glitter, so why not match all the glamor? Glowy wedding makeup is on the rise due to celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. With this color palette, it is easy to mix metals like gold, sliver, and rose gold to up the shine! This look is sure to be a show stopper and draw attention. You will be glowing all through the night and be the complete center of attention.

If you want some cool wedding decor inspirations check out Inside Weddings. Their website features everything you need to know to plan your upcoming vow exchange. Inside Weddings is a premier wedding resource for the stylish and sophisticated bride and groom.

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Eco-Friendly Wedding ideas – A Helpful Guide

Want to think of Sustainable options For Your Big Day?

Sustainability is the new cool trend as many couples are turning to more sustainable options when preparing for their wedding. But,one does not need to sacrifice beauty or style when choosing more eco-friendly options. A 100% green wedding is not the goal; instead, a wedding with less waste and that is a little kinder to the planet. Here are a few tips to reduce your carbon footprint without compromising all the glamour of the big day.

Paperless/Recycled Paper Invitations

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Nowadays everything is digital, why not your wedding invites? Though it is the less traditional route, it can save a fortune in terms of cash, and it is a better option for the environment. Many use websites, such as Evites, for other events, so why not for a wedding or even a save the date. There are so many options of styles, prints, and colors available, and it is cheaper than having to hire a calligrapher.

If you are more traditional in your style, there is an abundance of recycled paper invitations out there. Companies such as Paperculture and Smock offer sustainable options from cotton to bamboo to vegetable-based ink. For example, Paper Culture’s cards are made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper which means no trees are cut down in the process. AND each order plants a tree.

Smock says “We print on smooth cotton paper. Cotton is a sustainable and renewable resource. Today, we partner with a historic New England paper mill to develop a fine artisan paper just for us. Our smooth cotton paper is extremely soft, luxuriously thick, and has a satin feel. It’s also perfect for letterpress. We actively work to reduce our carbon footprint and are entirely wind-powered through Native Energy”.

These options are perfect if one wants to keep the classic invite, but do it in a more sustainably responsible way.

Go Vintage!

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Weddings have such a significant impact and focus on families, so a way to honor this and the environment is to use vintage pieces of decor, place settings, or even as far as vintage wedding rings. Reusing does not mean one has to sacrifice elegance. It is eco-friendly not to be so wasteful when it comes to purchasing plastic cutlery and dishes. Using a mix of vintage and new decor and items is a wonderful way to spice up the wedding and have it be totally personal and unique. Vintage finds can also be found from higher-end vintage stores to thrift shops.

Opt for Candlelight

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What is more romantic than a candlelit room? Candles are a fantastic way to light up the wedding, and they do not require any electricity. Electrical lighting and light fixtures can add a lot to the cost of a wedding, so why not cut back on expenditure and unnecessary power by opting for the greener option. Candles add a beautiful ambiance to the wedding and will leave a long-lasting impression of the love-filled day. Soy candles are a popular sustainable option and are available in bulk from Amazon!

The photo above is by JoPhoto of a reception held with candlelights. Joe and Kathleen are a husband and wife team of wedding photographers. Based in Knoxville, Tenn., They specialize in earthy and intimate weddings with an organic, timeless, and romantic quality.

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