If you're like us, an in invitation to a winter wedding immediately gets the "what-to-wear" wheels turning. The whimsical sundresses and cocktail frocks you wore in the spring and summer may feel a little off this season. And, of course, your winter wedding guest dress needs to be comfortable in cold weather -- a sartorial challenge, no doubt.
Bridal gowns continue to evolve with the times, but modern wedding dresses have many interpretations: from sleekly futuristic silhouettes to less traditional renderings of what we consider to be classic -- be that a deconstructed version of a tulle ball gown, or a more casual white lace dress. With all the above in mind, we've rounded up the most covet-worthy modern wedding dresses for your big day, with options for every bride's sensibility.
After you've picked out the perfect big white dress, it's essential that your wedding makeup is on point, too. After all, your wedding makeup look can make or break those photos you'll cherish for years to come. But which wedding makeup look is right for you?
It seems the second that princess-cut diamond (or funky sapphire) is slipped on your finger you're expected to launch into full-force bridal mode. Well-meaning friends and family ask you about the date, venue, and, of course, the dress. To say it's overwhelming would be a huge understatement.
Nothing puts a damper on the whole "blushing bride" thing like melting makeup or over-contoured cheekbones. Your makeup is a central part of your entire bridal look. After all, this is going to be the most photographed day of your life. And if you've decided to do your own makeup -- whether as a way to save a buck or to ensure you really look like yourself -- you're likely feeling the pressure to get it right. You might feel compelled to try and execute something you've never done before.