Wedding Nails: Part 3

Whether you are the bride, bridesmaid, mother of the bride, or a wedding guest, you want to look good from top to bottom, tip to tip. Here are some really cool and creative nails. If you are the bride, make sure you experiment these colors and techniques well in advance to your wedding day! No need to stress right before your wedding trying to get these techniques down.

If you missed the first two parts, here are they again: Part 1 and part 2.

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Bride and Groom Nails (Reddit)


Nude with gold tips (O'Neil Girls)


I do, too! (Reddit)


24K Nails (the Beauty Dept)


Dotted French Manicure (The Beauty Dept)

Pastel Ombre Nails (the Nailasaurus)


Half-Moon Glitter Nails (Obaz)

Tarnished Copper Nails (Baddeleyite)

Wedding Registry Trends 2013

With so many couples getting married later in their lives, having established careers, and living together before getting married, it is inevitable that wedding trends are slightly different from when our parents got married. This includes wedding registry trends.

In our parent’s generation, they didn’t have “wedding registries” at big box stores. Wedding presents would be given to the couple at the bride’s wedding shower. (This is where she would be “showered” with presents from family and friends.) Most of the presents back then would be household items to help the new couple build their love nest. 

Fast forward to today, couples usually have most of the things they need in the household and sometimes double of each item when the couple moves in with each other. Here are the wedding registry trends as of now.

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @ Wishahmon

Infographic Credit: Wedding Republic

Wedding Nail Trends 2013

WEDDING TREND ALERT: This time with your wedding nails. You will want to have nice nails because your photographer will be taking lots of pictures of your wedding ring and you and your groom holding hands! Here are the trends!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Pearly-white nails are always in style, complements your wedding gown, and add just the right touch of bright. Apply one coat for a subtle look, two for more shine.

 

 

French Manicure with a Matte-Shiny Finish It's created by applying a matte topcoat over your favourite glossy polish, just enough to leave the tips shiny. Brilliant!

 

 

A Hint of Pink

 

 

The New Nude - The faintest shade of neutral that resembles to what the Duchess of Cambridge wore at her wedding!

My favorite trend and the one I want to try out the most! Ultra-Hot white beads on nude nails.

If you want to try out this trend, you can get the micro beads from Ciate. It is called their caviar manicure. Check out this video for a quick tutorial and see if you are up for it!

Photo Credits: Lou Lou

Groom Trends 2013

Grooms are normally forgotten because it is all about the bride right? Well, this blog post is about the growing trends for groom looks. If grooms are not reading this, brides make sure you show this post to them. You shouldn't be surprised if they are attentive because they too want to look good!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

1. Leading Men - Grooms are taking notes of what actors are wearing in the movies that their brides are swooning over. Hello James (Bond)!



2. Throw Back to the 60's - Alright, quite possibly also under the influence of their brides swooning over Mad Men's Don Draper. Fedoras is a must to complete this look.

  

3. Funky Socks - For years, grooms have been pushing the limits with footwear. Many grooms have chosen to wear cowboy boots, sneakers, and (my fave) Converse. The growing trend is for grooms to wear and be photographed wearing really funky socks! (Todd Pellow)

 

 

4. Showing Some Personality - Different prints and colors are combined as the groom's special put together look! (Dominique Bader)

 

 

5. Double Breasted Suits - This look was considered to be "dated" before but it is continuing it's come back from 2012. (New York Times Style Magazine)

 

Bridesmaid Dress Trends 2013

Without a doubt, you are the main actress on your wedding day. Your bridesmaids are your supporting actresses. They have your best interests in mind and will do everything in their power to make sure you look stunning. Wouldn't you want them to look and feel great too?

Back in the days, after you select your bridesmaids you would ask them all to go to one boutique with you and try on the dress that you chose. All the bridesmaids would be wearing the same dress. The bridesmaid are there not really for their opinion of the dress but to be measured for sizing and to pay for their dress. This former tradition has been made into many jokes in movies such as 27 Dresses and Bridesmaids.

The new trend is for the bride to chose the color and suggest the length or style. (Did you catch the part where I said "suggest?") This is honestly the best way to chose dresses that fit the figure of the bridesmaid and to keep friendships and relationships! Check out the different ways of coordinating all your supporting ladies!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Coordinating Colors

Coordinating Colors but Different Styles

Similar Dress but Same Texture

Similar Dress and Lots of Accessories

Fun Prints

Similar Lengths

Photo Credits: 1) SMP 2) Style Me Pretty 3) Green Wedding Shoes 4) Southbound Bride 5), 6, 7) Snippet & Ink

Wedding Trends 2013

Every year wedding trends pop up as a result of many factors. Celebrity weddings (thank you Kate and Jessica!), trends in other industries, or trends driven by brides. Here are this year's trends!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Mint Green: If the color of the year, emerald, is too bold for your wedding style, consider incorporating mint green. Not only does the hue play nicely with others, but it also looks good on just about everyone. (Designs by Portobello)

 

Birch and Other Tree Bark: Rustic weddings have been trendy for a few years now and nature will continue to influence decor in 2013. Birch is a popular pick because it works year round for both summer and winter weddings. (Wed Loft)



1920s: Retro is in this year and in particular the 1920's. Think a  Great Gatsby theme, where the bride wears a sleek, beaded gown, decor has fringed chandeliers, Art Deco invites and a black-tie dress code (think top hats for the groomsmen!).



Prints: Prints will be used everywhere in 2013 weddings. Prints can be used from wedding fashion to wedding decor like cakes and table runners. Chevron will also continue to be big. (Society Bride)

Gold Gowns: Who says you have to wear white for your walk down the aisle? Gold was a huge fall fashion trend so it’s no surprise it showed up in tons of Fall 2013 bridal collections. Stunning! (Romona Keveza)

Top Buns: Once upon a time, the french twist was the go-to bridal hairstyle. These days it is all about the top bun. It can be neat or messy, on it's own or jazzed up with flowers, veil, or headpieces.  (Southbound Bride)



Laser cut: If you love the look of lace but want something more edgy and modern, check out laser cut wedding gowns. Elizabeth Filmore, THEIA and Ivy & Astor all had dresses using laser cut. (Pinterest)

Peplum bridesmaid dresses: Peplum has been huge trend in everywhere, so it shouldn't be a surprise that it is extending to bridesmaid dresses. It’s an ultra flattering silhouette, so your bridesmaids will thank you. Donna Morgan and Alfred Angelo featured them in their collections. (Hello)

Intense Color: Vera Wang‘s Spring 2013 collection was full of red, crimson, burgundy gowns. In 2012, brides were taking more of a risk and wearing pink, this coming year is all about even bolder colors. If you can't imagine wearing a red gown but want to embrace in this trend, try adding a pop of color to your shoes, accessories, or jewelry.



Bustier Gowns: Nothing says bride like a big, full skirt, but in 2013 the classic silhouette gets a sexy update with a fitted bustier bodice. Mark Zunino for Kleinfeld, Pnina Tornai and Tulle all featured bustier designs. (J. Crew Tulipe Bustier Gown)



Black Details: Bold brides should take a peek at Jenny Lee’s Fall 2013 collection, which had lots of black details. If you’d rather play it safe, try a statement-making black invite or sleek black decor and desserts. (Primadonnabride)

Bridal Hairstyles 2013

It has finally come to my realization that great hair styles takes work. Not to mention some hair products, tools, pins, and healthy hair. I tell people that my hairstyle is simply "my style". In reality, my hairstyle is what it is because I don't know what to do with "my mop."

(Before)



Not willing to lose to my hair, I have found some pictures of potential hairstyles that I am going to tackle. These are the top bridal hairstyles of 2013 too! I admit that my chances of success are slim. However, if any of you brides out there succeed with any of these styles do share! I would love to hear all about your hair battle and success. (I don't know how this blog post ended up sounding like a hair war!)

Good luck!
~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

 

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Photo Credits: Before) Essential Mums; Afters) Glamour