The dress is ordered, the shoes are bought and the lingerie is tucked up in its own gift box. Now what to do about the hair? Looking at wedding magazines, curls cascade in loose waves and hair is elaborately pinned up into buns. For any short-haired bride, it can be a nightmare to find inspiration for hairstyles. I feel your pain, believe me! But fear not, for I have gathered an array of ideas for all styles of short hair.

The Crop

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For patriotic couples, what could be more ideal than a Stars and Stripes theme? The red, white and blue of the American flag makes for a great versatile color scheme that can be used all year round. This is especially fantastic for a July 4th wedding- just imagine how wonderful your celebration could be!

I’ve done my research to find some of the best patriotic ideas for your wedding.

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As plans for the wedding day plough on, many couples choose to use a motif as a theme for their wedding. This is used to tie together all aspects of the wedding, be that the invitations, hair accessories or cake decoration. Having a clear-cut theme can also help to focus the planning and give it some direction to cut down on that "there's so much choice!" feeling.

What should you use as your motif? You're going to want something that conveys the mood of your wedding and yet something that is not going to have you pulling your hair out in distress when you can't find any stationery with your choice on. If you are set on having bats as a recurring theme, do be prepared to find a long time searching for related items.

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Wedding receptions are a chance to let your hair down and celebrate the start of your wedding. To really start your lives together with a bang, consider some really interesting entertainment to make sure you have a fantastic party. You don't need to go for the same old disco or tribute band that you see at so many other weddings.

Here is my top five ideas for great entertainment to keep your guests amused for hours!

Fairground Rides

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bacheloretteThere's a month until the wedding and it's time for the bachelorette party. Traditionally, the maid of honor plans the party and keeps it a secret from the bride though this is becoming less common. There is no reason at all why the bride can't plan her own party. Whether you are a pampered princess, a cultured chick or a fitness freak, the ideal party is just waiting for you.

Pampered Princess

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As every bride to be knows, the internet is a fabulous resource. You can find absolutely anything you are looking for online, as long as you know where to look. There are so many great websites out there that it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. So here, just for you are my top five websites for shopping, ideas and inspiration.

Shopping Etsy This website is fast on the increase, though there are still many people out there who have never heard of this cave of delights. It’s similar to Ebay, in the sense that people set up their own accounts to sell their wares- a cyber market space, if you will. However, unlike Ebay, it is dedicated to handmade and vintage items and there are no bidding wars. It’s first come, first served. There are many gorgeous handmade items perfect for a wedding, from dresses to rings to stationery.

www.etsy.com

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Once the confetti has landed and the cake has been scoffed, it’s time to set off on a romantic honeymoon with your other half. A chance to escape the craziness of real life and relax with each other to start married life. The problem of where to go on honeymoon is always a bit tricky, but to help you out a bit here is my top 10 of perfect honeymoon locations.

The Caribbean

The golden sands, the sparkling blue sea and the gorgeous sun beaming down. Just thinking about the Caribbean Islands is enough to make you melt. Steeped in history and with over 7000 islands and reefs there is plenty of choice for those couples who want to get away from it all. It’s not too far away either!

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Very cool site - ObjectFetish.com - has the most unique wedding rings I've ever seen - and you can even ask for help with custom wedding rings. They have over 100 top stuff jewelers from all over the world, so if you are getting hitched, make your rings unique. The even offer gift certificates. I'll take one!

Unique Wedding Rings: Objectfetish's Unique Wedding Rings

Autumn has a warmth and beauty all of its own and can make for a beautiful theme for your wedding. The rich colors of crimson, deep green, sienna, gold, and spice can make for an elegant affair. Since the wedding invitations that you choose will give your guests their first glimpse into your special day it gives you a chance to establish your theme and set the mood right from the beginning so choosing the right invitations and stationary is important

Styles and Colors:

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Vintage weddings are the latest craze sweeping down the aisle, with brides taking their 'something old' to whole new levels.

There are a wide variety of options for a vintage wedding, from incorporating just a few touches from a favorite era, to making your entire wedding theme match a specific time period.

Wedding Fashion Files are running a series on vintage weddings from the Victorian era through to the early 20th century,  focusing on the trends and traditions of each era.  For example, did you know that Queen Victoria was the first lady to popularize a white wedding dress?  They offer some fun ideas for an Edwardian wedding too, including candy carts, tea parties andferris wheels.  Great fun!


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