Never underestimate the power of a sassy pair of cowboy boots hiding under your gorgeous gown!  These brides pulled off this look fabulously!

Talk about adding personality to your attire on your wedding day!  These pictures are full of attitude, you can see how comfortable the brides are expressing themselves!

Sources: Real Photography, Julie Harris Photography, Abby Photography, Utah Bride and Groom, Susie Gray, KJ Images

Change up the typical dress silhouette by baring a shoulder.  Show off your months spent in bridal boot camp and the definition you gained in your arms.  I think dresses designed with one shoulder bared are the perfect mix of sexy and classy for brides who want to turn their groom’s head.

Sources: Angel Sanchez, Vera Wang, Pronovias, Monique Lhuillier, Melissa Sweet, Kevin Hall

One of the most photographed parts of your body other than your glowing smile, is your glistening wedding ring with your perfectly manicured fingernails.  When you are making your beauty schedule for your big day, consisting of your hair and makeup—please do not forget about your nails!

The tangible symbol of your wedding is the new rings you will be wearing and of course the photographer is going to want the new bling in the pictures! You want your fingernails to look as good as possible to make the picture that much better! Either host a spa day with your bridesmaids and have everyone together getting mani’s and pedi’s a day or two before the wedding, or use this as a time to get away and relax by yourself.

I love spa parties with everyone, but for brides-to-be I suggest using this as a time for you to get away and find peace and quiet.  Find a spa where you can get your nails done, a massage and a facial. Many spas have bride-to-be packages or deals that have all of these in one.  With all of the tension and stress you have been going through for the last year of planning, a fully body massage will take it all out of you.

For the 2-3 hours that you are at the spa you don’t have to think about which guests can’t come or what color of shoes your bridesmaids are wearing—you just have to think of your wonderful husband-to-be and your new marriage together.

Don’t misunderstand, I have had plenty of fabulous successful bridal spa parties where all of the bridesmaids get robes and they celebrate together.  The spa is full of excitement with everyone bustling around, talking about your wedding!  If your personality screams “the more the merrier” and “I can relax on the Honeymoon” then by all means have everyone join you! Maybe even invite your photographer along to take some getting ready pictures with your group to capture the moments of the event.  If you do choose to have everyone join you—I recommend finding something else that you love to do whether it be working out, reading or going to a special place—and take time by yourself to regain your sanity!

Did you take a personal day at the spa or invite the entire crew for the celebration?

When your big day comes and you are running around all morning with your hair and make up—and then spending hours taking pictures—the last thing you want to think of is doing it all in stilettos.  When you are picking out your accessories, worry about your earrings, necklaces and veil, not about shoes that no one will see hiding underneath your long flowing bridal gown.

I completely understand that some women are more comfortable in heels, whether it is for the height or they simply make them feel more confident and sexy.  If you are not one of these women, do not punish yourself!  The goal of the day is to keep you as comfortable as possible, because it is a long day and even though there is so much excitement in the air, if your feet are hurting you will not be a glowing bride!

What ‘out of the box’ shoes did you wear walking down the aisle! Send Pictures!

Source: Kate Headley Photography, Joy is my Goal Blog, McCardell Photography

Wear your short hair-do with confidence on your wedding day!

So many of the wedding inspiration pictures are of long curly hair or exquisite updos for longer hair, sometimes I feel short hair can get overlooked. One of the first thing I hear brides say after they are engaged is  ”I am not cutting my hair until after the wedding”.  I have seen numerous brides sport extremely sassy dos with their short length!  Below are a few of the many inspirations for short haired brides…

Send me pictures of how you wore your short do on your wedding day!

Sources:  Hub Pages, Fashion Maniacs, Stylish Events Blog