So you picked your dress! Now comes a whole litany of new questions–what shoes will you wear? Do you want your hair up or down? What color of lipstick (if any at all)? What flowers do you want for your bouquet? What sort of veil do you want, if you want one? That last question is what we’ll be talking …
3 Things to Pack in Your Bridal Emergency Kit
Once upon a time…it was your special day. The flowers were delivered early, the bridesmaids dressed without incident or bickering, and your dress was a fierce as they come. When suddenly…disaster stuck! You spilled red wine on your crisp white gown and have no stain remover to save the day. The horror! No one can plan for tragedy, but they …
Photo Albums: The Perfect Wedding Gift for Your Parents
The struggle is real. The question of what to get mom, dad, or any other parent in your life can be difficult for many reasons. For one, there is always the issue of cost. You may not be able to spring for a super-decked-out gift. There is also the issue of what is personal enough to give for such a …
5 Worst Cinematic Wedding Dresses
We’ve talked about our favorite on-screen wedding dresses, both in TV and movies. But in the long history of cinematic weddings–and cinematic wedding dresses–there have been a few that haven’t quite hit the mark. Here at Fan C Designs, we like to stay positive, but wedding dresses are our passion. We know what works and what doesn’t. Here are 5 …
Band or DJ? Finding the Right Wedding Music for You
The perfect wedding reception deserves the perfect wedding music. The problem is that there is no one universal “perfect wedding music.” Maybe you have a Renaissance themed wedding, so your favorite 80s power ballad might be a little out of place. Maybe you and your spouse don’t actually care for traditional love songs. The biggest question when considering wedding music …
A DIY Wedding Updo With a Professional Look
It’s no secret; weddings are expensive. For every item in your wedding, there is a price tag. Your dress. Your bridesmaids’ dresses. The venue. Tuxedos. Flowers. Place Settings. Food. Centerpieces… Before you know it, you’re clutching your chest and your purse. Since the tradition of the bride’s parents paying for the wedding, or at least all of the wedding, is …
5 Best Cinematic Wedding Dresses
The wedding scene at the end of a good movie is satisfying in so many ways: it’s a happy ending, stunningly shot, but perhaps the best part is the dress. Since the beginning of movies, there have been a number of wedding dresses that have made their mark on cinematic history, whether for better or worse. In this post, we’ll …
5 Celebrities Weigh In on Body Positivity
Any plus size woman knows the weight of the rigid standards that society puts on beauty. Women are told that the easiest way to make themselves more appealing is to make their bodies less. Nowhere are these toxic ideas of body image harsher than in Hollywood, where anything over a size 2 “could sand to lose a little weight.” The …
5 Great Songs for the Mother/Son Dance
On the big day, we often focus on the relationship between the bride and her dad. We have historical traditions of the father of the bride “giving his daughter away” to her spouse. The father/daughter dance can leave the entire reception a little teary-eyed. But the relationship between mother and son can be just as special, and the groom’s dance …
The Best Colors for Your Wedding Theme
Colors evoke certain feelings and atmospheres naturally. When it comes to your wedding theme, color is your best resource. A strong wedding theme should flow from the ceremony to the reception to the car that drives the happy couple away for the night. Even if you can’t afford to go all out on your wedding theme, you can use color …