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Brides should understand
the difference between everyday makeup and the type of application that
will enhance their beauty in wedding photos. For brides, the choice is
simple -- learn the proper techniques from a makeup artist months before
the wedding, or simply invest in a professional application on the day of
the event.
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For perfect photos, apply foundation
evenly. Use a long lasting matte finish and end with a dusting of pressed
powder. Be sure to keep pressed powder handy for touch up; you don't want
a shiny nose or forehead in your pictures! Remember to match powder to
your foundation color. Be sure to blend it well along the jaw line.
Avoid heavy eyeliner - it'll only make your eyes look smaller. Pass
on false eyelashes, too. They can cast a shadow beneath the eyes. Instead,
accent the outer corner of eyes with black or gray eyeliner.
Choose bridal makeup that's on the understated side. Our best
suggestion, select a professional makeup artist with experience in bridal
photography.
Because skin tends to break out or look flushed after a facial, be
sure to schedule your facial at least one week before your wedding.
To keep your hands soft, apply our rich non greasy Hand Crème
before going to bed, then put on a pair of white cotton gloves. While you
sleep, the gloves will hold in body heat and help the hand crème
penetrate. In the morning, you hands will feel softer and smoother. (This
trick works great on feet, too!)
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Colours
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Light colors such as pastels reflect more
light and hence enhance the volume of a person. Advisable for persons on
the slimmer side.
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Dark colors such as blacks and burgundy, by
virtue of reflecting lesser light diminish the volume of the wearer and
are advisable for persons on the stouter side.
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Short persons should avoid wearing clothes
with contrasting colors.
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Fabrics
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Banaras koras, brocades and silks
These fabrics have always been, are and will always be intrinsic to
dressing for weddings in Indian culture. They remain a favorite with the
designers as they are versatile and lend themselves to unlimited
possibilities as far as embroidery is concerned.
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Satin
Satin has a luxurious, rich and glossy feel. It is used as lining of
expensive outfits. Satin is a versatile material for embroidery and can
carry considerable embroidery weight.
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Lycra / Lurex
This fabric hugs the body and provides a close fit. Hence, it is necessary
that the wearer has a good figure else it would accentuate features of the
body that are not as attractive. Embroidery on lycra / lurex is limited
and requires a special technique.
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Laces / Nets
This fabric conveys a fresh, young, pretty, dream-like feel. Delicate
embroidery is preferred on lace while net is more versatile and lends
itself to a wider range of embroidery.
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Dressing for the ceremony
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Engagement and Wedding Ceremony
These being the most auspicious of wedding ceremonies, the clothes worn are almost always traditional, primarily dictated by the background and culture of the person.
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Reception
The clothes designed for the reception tends to be the most elaborate, the most grand. The reception outfits can be more modern in terms of cuts, embroidery and fabric.
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