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We just posted a new article by wedding expert Robbin Montero, all about wedding toasts and rehearsal roasts!

Robbin Montero is the wedding planning expert and owner of A Dream Wedding who Travel & Leisure magazine calls, “The expert wedding planner in the California Wine Country.”  Now she shares her advice on wedding toasts and roasts at your rehearsal and reception with the OurWeddingDay.com community.

Check out the full article here!

Laura Nadeau is the creator and owner of Lo & Co Makeup Artists, specializing in creating a fun and fabulous community for brides or any woman who wants to step-up her beauty routine.  In addition to her own blog, The Down Lo, Laura shares her insight and advice on bridal beauty secrets right here, for OurWeddingDay.com.

I am asked by my clients to disguise their flaws daily and it has inspired me to add a new category to my blog called "Flaw Mentors". Women constantly pick apart their photographs and obsess about a flaw even though most people have slight facial abnormalities. A photograph is not a true representation of how one looks.  It is a frozen two dimensional image of a face that is three dimensional and fluid.  Some people are very photogenic and others are not.  I am not that photogenic as my right eye is lower than my left and when I face the camera straight on this is obvious. This used to bother me until I noticed that many celebrities - Shannon Daugherty for one - have the same flaw and they still look great.  From that point on whenever I disliked something about my face, hair or body shape I would search for a celebrity who had the same issue and they would become my Flaw Mentor. I encourage all of you to try this out. It is surprising how many gorgeous women have "flaws".   Heidi Klum (née Samuel) admittedly has a lazy eye and I think that she is doing okay with her face.

Angie sent me an email about her perceived flaws:

Lo,

As you can see, my eyes are kind of different in that the bottom lid sort of
slants up whenever I smile, or do anything. It makes me look like I'm kind
of mean or glaring or something. Also, from certain sides, my face looks
really fat and my cheekbones big. Is there anyway to get rid of that or make
my face look smaller?



Angie,

You have high cheekbones, full lips and beautifully shaped eyes.  These are all admirable physical traits that you need to embrace.  Your face isn't fat -- it is round and your cheeks may be on the fuller side right now, but they will keep you looking youthful.  I had huge cheeks in my twenties and then around my mid thirties, I finally had some cheekbones. You may not like looking younger now, but you will soon. Remember, photos flatten out your face, so please keep in mind that your face is more angular in person. Your eyes may turn up when you smile, but that isn't a bad thing.  Take a look at Lucy Liu. Her eyes get much smaller and turned up when she smiles and you can see that her eyes don't exactly match.  Regardless, she is stunning.  She has also has high and broad cheekbones which enhance her overall beauty.

Angie, I want you to find your own Flaw Mentors and start working your beautiful face.  When you appreciate your beauty others will as well - trust me.  Nothing is more beautiful than a confident woman who is comfortable in her own skin.  I would suggest the following to enhance your natural beauty:

• Have your eyebrows shaped:  Groomed brows will give you a more sophisticated look and enhance your eye shape.
• Wear blush:  Blush will add dimension to your face and give an overall boost to your skin
• Wear eye liner on your top lash line:  Eye liner will pull focus to your eyes and give you a more polished look.  Choose a gel liner that won't smudge.  See my 'favorite products' post for brand recommendations.

-Lo

David's Bridal is hosting book signings this week for wedding planner Donnie Brown, star of "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?"!

If you're in New York City today, head over to the David's Bridal store at 751 6th Ave.  Then on Wednesday, Donnie will be at the David's Bridal store in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Head on over for the fun!

We just posted a new article all about programs, vows and marriage licences by Robbin Montero.

Robbin Montero is the wedding planning expert and owner of A Dream Wedding who Travel & Leisure magazine calls, “The expert wedding planner in the California Wine Country.”  Now she shares her advice on making your wedding program a distinctive and special keepsake, and so much more with the OurWeddingDay.com community.

Check it out!

We just uploaded some new BrideLine chats! Check out what real brides want to know!

As you know, OurWeddingDay.com is the only place you'll find BrideLine, an amazing feature which allows you to live chat with with a wedding planning expert.  It's the only way to have all your wedding planning questions answered personally and immediately.