A White Red Carpet

The Oscar's Red carpet did not dissapoint! So many "wedding white" gowns to see on the red carpet, but our favorite made us green with envy! The beautiful nominee Viola Davis look ravishing in this custom Vera Wang creation!

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And The Glammy Goes To........

ADELE!!!...duhh!!

Amazing voice and classic beauty. You just can't go wrong. We absolutely loved the red lip, which coincidentally was all over the runway during the first few shows of fashion week (still underway). Also noticed that when she was ready to perform, she ditched the classic red lip for lip balm, so she could really get her sing on! Check some other "fresh faced" looks we loved from the red carpet last night!!

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Jumping the Broom

Jumping the Broom" is a symbol of sweeping away the old and welcoming the new, or a symbol of new beginnings.

Jumping the broom has become one of the most popular African traditions at weddings-traditional and African-centered. History tells us that the ancestral roots of this ritual began deep in the heart of Africa. It's original purpose and significance has been lost over the years because of the association with slavery.

This broom ceremony represents the joining of two families, it's showing respect and pays homage to those who came before us and paved the way. Therefore it should be practiced with honor for your ancestors and the beauty of our rich heritage. During the slave "transitions" we were not allowed to practice many of the traditional rituals of our past therefore, much of our heritage was lost during this time. However, a few were considered harmless and allowed.

Today "Broom Jumping" is a ritual, handed down from generation to generation to remind us of a time when our vows were not legally sanctioned. During slavery, our ancestors sought the legitimacy of marriage by jumping over the broom and into the bonds of domesticity. For our ancestors, this small ritual was a legal and bonding act connecting them with the heritage of the home land and giving legitimacy,dignity and strength to their unions. In there eyes this union was now sanctioned by "the almighty"

It is said that broom jumping comes from an African Tribal Marriage Ritual of placing sticks on the ground representing the couple's new home together, I have also heard it said that the spray of the broom represents all of us scattered and the handle represents the almighty who holds us together...... You decide


Today's ceremony can be performed at the wedding, after the minister pronounces the couple man and wife or at the reception, just after the bridal party enters the reception area.
Should you decide to incorporate this wonderful tradition in you wedding remember to do it with the honor and dignity it represents.

-article by Veronica Braddy

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2012 Sag Award Beauties-Looks We Luv!!

Destination Wedding Hairstyles

A destination wedding calls for a luxe yet relaxed style for the bride. An ethereal dress and soft hair create a vision that will look gorgeous in the mountains or on a beach. Remember to pack everything you'll need for creating your bridal hairstyle, as many locations will not provide easy access to beauty products or tools.

Chignon

A chignon is functional and chic for a destination wedding and works well for a destination wedding with a more formal approach: a sit-down dinner and semi-formal decor. The style helps give the wedding an upscale, polished feel, even if it is on the beach or in the mountains.

Wavy ponytail

A wavy ponytail works well for a beach wedding or any area where it will be humid, as the heat will enhance your hair's natural volume and wave, but the front of the hair will stay sleek. This hairstyle, much like the soft waves, adds a romantic factor, but keeps hair away from the face and is less likely to show major frizz.

Soft Waves

This hairstyle is ideally suited for a ceremony with a bohemian feel -- one that is on a beach or that's taking in the local flavor of the destination -- and works best for destination weddings where there is low humidity, such as the south of France or Hawaii.

Tips for Destination Wedding Hairstyles

Remember to check in advance with the hotel to see if you'll need to bring adapters for your hair tools. Curling irons and flat irons can go in your carry-on, while hot rollers should be packed in your checked luggage.

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