LOVE AND SURVIVAL
INFUSERS AND
PERFUMES Again with the aromas because fragrances are just irresistible — no big day is complete without it. MINI EMERGENCY KIT
Stay ahead of any wedding day mishaps with the “just in case” pouch. It’s the mother of all kits — to a bride at least. Apart from the usual make-up essentials, it includes items that really serve a purpose like a compact mirror, eye drops, treatments for blisters (because you can never trust a good-looking stiletto after two hours), cuticle care set (for when a nail breaks),facial blotting paper (in case the bride gets too glossy under the spotlight), safety pins, bobby pins (and all the pins you can think of) as well as some mints and dental rinse or floss. VOW JOURNAL
Give her a way to record her best moments. Have the bride tuck her wedding/marital journey into a vow journal, a handwritten record of their time/memories as a couple (and her sweetheart’s promises), to keep for all their years together.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017
HIS&HERSHANGERSET
Bride and Groom wedding hangers are a fantastic gift for the soon-to-be-married couple. Personalise them by engraving the wedding date, individual names or official hashtag that would mark the ceremony. SCENTED CANDLES
Help the bride ramp up the day’s romance and create a magical atmosphere with scented candles. Flowers have always been a traditional gift to mark a special occasion but aroma wicks are a fantastic alternative and will last longer. BALM AND MOISTURISERS In the world of bridal beauty, one thing is certain — always ensure fresher, smoother and firmer-looking skin. Help the bride-to-be slather herself with top skin pampering picks from her go-to beauty store. If dry, flaky skin is a main concern, it’s definitely a great idea to introduce some heavy-duty moisture for the skin pronto! ESSENTIAL OILS
For the mind and body. Lavender and rose are traditionally both relaxing scents that are great to help put the bride-to-be at ease (with all the running around), but I would suggest choosing a fragrance that evokes a happy memory and transports her to a special place. Perhaps where the bride met her husband or the holiday destination of their honeymoon/proposal. Natural scent lovers from far and wide, this is definitely a salute to you! EXQUISITE LINGERIE
Having the right set of intimates on the big day is essential to keep the bridezilla at bay. The type of bridal lingerie to choose really comes down to three key factors; body shape, the type of dress it’s going to be paired with and personal taste. But my advice is if you are choosing for the bride — go crazy! Fashion Valet has an array of cute picks, be sure to check the shopping website out.