From natural self-doubters to the most confident brides, weddings can easily bring out unexpected insecurities in every bride. Besides the excitement of planning and preparing for your Big Day, there are also various stressful situations that can be difficult to cope with, but don’t worry, every insecurity has an easy solution!

The Biggest Bridal Insecurities (And How to Overcome Them)

There are numerous good reasons why you should take engagement photos with your newly betrothed. First, it’s super fun to be a model for a day. If you wish to be included in your local newspaper’s wedding announcements, a professional engagement photo is almost always a requirement. Read on to learn how to look your best in these special pictures and ensure your photoshoot runs smoothly.

Choosing the perfect bridal hair and makeup is just as important as choosing the wedding gown itself – a beautiful hair and makeup combination will make you truly glow and look your best on your big day and on the pictures as well. We gathered six absolute favorite bridal hair and makeup trends at the moment, for every bride from edgy and bold, to soft and natural!

Feel like using some of your creative energy? Use it to DIY your perfect wedding right from your own home. You can make everything from decor and invitations to custom fashion pieces and accessories all by yourself. The cost of a wedding can quickly spiral out of control and become overwhelming, so if there are ways to cut down on the budget for the big day then we recommend trying it. It’s true that DIY takes some extra time and effort, but there’s a huge payoff. You’ll be saving money and your wedding will have a unique, one-of-a-kind feel that you can’t buy in a store. Even brides who aren’t very craft-inclined can make DIY wedding magic using our tips.

We all know from experience that exercise doesn’t produce results overnight, that our faces rage red for days after a facial, that a dream haircut sometimes turns into a disaster that needs to be grown out and restyled, that fresh nail polish chips, and pimples surface the day of an important event which cannot be concealed by even the thickest coverup. But we’re all about positivity here. Instead of dwelling on the negative, we ask ourselves what bridesmaids-to-be can learn from horror stories of well-intentioned beauty procedures gone wrong.