Homemade Treatment for Soft Hands
1/4 cup sugar
enough lemon juice to make a paste.
Combine the sugar and juice and then scoop a small amount into your hand. Massage for a minute or so and then rinse hands with warm water. Hands will feel silky smooth. While still damp, slather on hand cream.

How To Get Beautiful Feet for Summer Sandals
1. Soak your feet for about ten minutes in warm water.
2. Pat feet dry.
3. Clip toenails straight across.
4. Use a pumice stone to remove any rough areas.
5. Massage cuticle area with a little oil or moisturizer.
6. Gently push back cuticles.
7. Apply foot [...]

Homemade Treatment for Dark Under Eye Circles
Grated potatoes can lighten under-eye circles. Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase, which is used in cosmetics as a human skin lightener.
Run one spud through your food processor and stuff the raw mash into a piece of cheesecloth or a handkerchief.
Apply to the area directly beneath your [...]

There are many, many types of hairstyles out there, but not all will look good on you unless the hairstyle fits the shape of your face. Below are the different hairstyles that are considered most flattering for each shape of face.
An oval face. The oval face is the perfect face. Almost any hairstyle will [...]

When it comes to making over your look don’t forget your eyelashes. Curl eyelashes with a curler, apply a touch of thickener, add bit of conditioner, and they’re bigger and better than you could have imagined.

Over the next couple of weeks we will be having daily beauty tips to get you ready for springtime fashion. Even if you are not getting married this summer there is a good chance that you will be attending a wedding. The summer months are notorious for being THE wedding season.
Spring Beauty Tip #1
Here’s how [...]

Teeth whitening is one of those quick beauty fixes that can totally change your look while knocking out your pocketbook. Who wouldn’t want nice white teeth in their wedding photos?

Here are a few inexpensive ways to obtain whiter teeth:
The strips. Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus - actually work and are actually affordable. I used these for [...]

Members of the wedding party receive flowers to wear or to hold. Special family members should also be given flowers.
Wedding Party
Maid of Honor – bouquet
Bridesmaids – bouquets
Flower girl – basket of petals (hair ornamentation optional)
Best man – boutonniere
Groomsmen – boutonnieres
Ushers – boutonnieres
Ring bearer – boutonniere
Family
Mother/Stepmother of the bride – corsage
Mother/Stepmother of the groom [...]

Your Wedding Day! It is finally here…
____ Make sure you make it to the ceremony on time
____ Your primary goal today is to get married! Have fun!
____ Take a deep breath, don’t worry, be HAPPY and SMILE!

One Day Before
____ Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Give gifts to groomsmen.
____ Do something sweet for your bride

One Week To GO!
____ Pick up your rental attire and remind your groomsmen to do the same.
____ Give ushers instructions for seating the guests at the ceremony
____ Put the officiant’s fee in a sealed envelope and give it to the best man to deliver
____ Pack for the honeymoon.
____ Purchase traveler’s check.
____ Get [...]

Two Weeks Remaining!
____ Pick up your marriage license (you must both be present and they only accept cash)
____ Practice your toast to the bride’s family.
____ Arrange for someone to bring the gifts from the reception to your home.
____ If applicable, arrange for transportation from the reception to the airport.
____ Confirm the honeymoon [...]

Two Months Before The Big Day
____ Buy wedding gifts for your bride and groomsmen.
____ Help fiancée with thank you notes.
____ Pick up your wedding rings, make sure they fit properly and check the inscription for accuracy.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Weddings & Beyond!!

Three Months Before
____ Finalize the guest list.
____ Order your wedding bands and decide on inscriptions.
____ Check state requirements concerning marriage license
____ Decide on living arrangements and order furnishings.
____ Plan the rehearsal dinner with your parents.
____ Choose and order your and your groomsmen’s attire.