Your wedding – the most photographed day of your life. You’ll want to look incredible from start to finish. Therefore to do this you’ll need to pick the right bridal makeup style and apply your products correctly. Here are a few wedding day makeup dos and don’ts for every bride to remember:

DO HAVE A TRIAL MAKE-UP SESSION

A trial run of your wedding day makeup is essential. Whether you’ve chosen a professional make-up artist or you’re doing a DIY job, you need to test out your look before the nerves of the big day hit. Fake tan for your trial if you’re planning on being tanned for the wedding. Also wear white so you can be sure your makeup gives you the necessary glow in the colour you’ll be wearing.

DO PREPARE YOUR SKIN

Looking good on your wedding day is all about the preparation. Take care of your skin in the run up to your wedding and you’ll provide the perfect base for any make-up. Getting a facial will make your skin glow and drinking lots of water, especially on the big day, will keep your skin hydrated.

DO USE MAKEUP THAT LASTS!

You won’t want to be disappearing to the bathroom for endless make-up touch ups. To enjoy your big day to the fullest, you want to forget about your cosmetics and focus on the fun. Choose long lasting make-up products. Waterproof mascara goes without saying. But also choose a stay put foundation and cream eyeshadows. A good setting spray could also prove invaluable.

DO USE MORE MAKE-UP THAN USUAL

Wearing more makeup than usual is always recommended. The white of your dress might mean you need a little more colour on your lips and cheeks. And greater definition of your brows, your eyes, your cheekbones and your lips will really make your features pop on photos.

DON’T FOLLOW TRENDS – STICK TO THE CLASSIC LOOK

Following trends is a big no no for your wedding day. You want to look back on photos and your wedding video without feeling that everything looks dated. Sticking to a classic look will give a timeless feel.

DON’T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS

Using powder to touch up your face can ruin your make up. Instead, pack blotting sheets as one of your wedding day essentials. If you feel your skin is starting to look a bit oily, use a sheet and the sheen will disappear.

DON’T BE TOO DRAMATIC

Going dramatic and dark with your eye make-up won’t bring out the natural beauty of your eyes. The smoky looks tends to look better in person than it does on photographs. Rather than black shadows and liner, choose softer and more subtle colours that complement your eye colour.

DON’T GET HIJACKED

Don’t let anybody else hijack your wedding day make-up. A make-up artist or just a friend who fancies themselves as the next Bobbi Brown might have their own ideas about your look. But stick to your guns. You need to find a look that feels true to your wedding day theme and your own personal style.

Getting your hair and make-up done professionally (or just adding a few luxury products to your makeup routine) will make you feel extra special on your wedding day. Research your look, plan a trial and make time for beauty preparation. That way you’re sure to look as good as you feel.

You will look perfect on your wedding day and we are here to do all the filming and capture all the beauty of your day.  Contact us to find out if we’re available.

Looking for seasonal Spring wedding flowers? Here are some of the most beautiful blooms available in the UK throughout March, April and May.  There are many fabulous wedding florists in Northern Ireland. Here are a few to check out:

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Tulips

Tulips instantly make you think of spring. They’re at their best from mid-March to May. And they’re a perfect wedding flower because they come in such a wide variety of colours. From pure whites, through pastel shades to deep reds and purples – whatever wedding colour scheme you’re going for, tulips can be made to fit.

Cherry Blossom

Cherry blossom famously blooms in Japan, where its fleeting beauty is celebrated every spring. But there are plenty of varieties here in the UK too. These delicate flowers come in shades of cream, peach and pink. And they can be used either as part of your bouquet or as a striking centrepiece.

Lilacs

Lilac flowers are thought to signify first love, making them beautiful and meaningful spring wedding flowers. They come in a variety of different purple shades. And duskier tones work beautifully with a vintage wedding theme.

Hyacinths

Hyacinths are usually available until around April. They come in purples, pinks, blues and whites and have a beautiful fragrance. Stems are quite short so these flowers work best in bouquets, as buttonholes and as cake decorations.

Pussy Willow

Pussy willow’s silky, silvery catkins appear in early spring. They look gorgeous in bouquets. But they’re also great for wedding decoration. Straight pussy willow branches give lots of height and impact as table centrepieces. And branches can be woven to create decorative wreathes, hearts and hair vines too.

Magnolia

Magnolia flowers come in beautiful shades of white and pink. They’re fairly big flowers and can be used to make a real statement. White blooms set against dark foliage look right at home as part of a contemporary spring wedding theme.

Alliums

Ball-shaped allium flowers represent unity. What could be more fitting for your wedding day? With tall straight stems and circular clusters of purple flowers, alliums make for dramatic table centrepieces. They also look unbeatably stylish when carried in a minimal arrangement or just as a single stem.

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the valley flowers are classic and romantic. Both Grace Kelly and Kate Middleton chose lily of the valley for their wedding bouquets. And these small white flowers are incredibly versatile. You can pair them with other flowers or leave them to take centre stage in a bouquet on their own. They also work as buttonholes or woven into hair for a truly dreamy look.

Peonies

If your wedding is set for late spring, peonies should be coming into bloom. These romantic but striking flowers took centre stage at the royal wedding in May. Their big, frilly petals generally come in shades of white and pink. Splash out on a bouquet full of peonies or choose a few blooms of a bigger variety to add drama in a more varied arrangement.

Spring brides have plenty of beautiful, seasonal spring flowers to choose from. Whether your wedding style is vintage, traditional, rustic or contemporary, you can find wonderful (and affordable) flowers to fit your theme.

To capture your beautiful wedding, no matter which season, make sure you hire a wedding videographer.  Contact us for availability.

Weddings have long been known for their excess. But many couples are now choosing to consider the environment when planning their big day. For eco-conscious brides and grooms, here are our top eco-friendly wedding ideas:

Eco-Friendly Wedding Flowers

Around 90% of cut flowers in the UK are imported. This means a huge cost to the environment in terms of transport. And then there’s all of the chemicals used to preserve them throughout their journey too. Choosing locally grown and seasonal flower varieties is a much more environmentally friendly way to do things. Alternatively, ditch the flowers altogether and opt for a bouquet of recycled paper blooms.

DIY Wedding Bouquet

Eco-Friendly Wedding Stationery

Choosing recycled paper for your wedding invites and stationery is an obvious choice for the eco-conscious bride. Not only that but you can also try to cut back on the paper you use – recycled or otherwise. Postcard RSVPs mean no unnecessary envelopes. Furthermore a few menus per table rather than one per guest will suffice. And, with a wedding website, you don’t need to send reams of paper explaining essential wedding day information.

Eco-Friendly Wedding Transport

Transporting you and your guests around the country (or the world) for your wedding day isn’t very kind to the environment. So, to make your wedding that bit greener, choose venues that are close to home. Even better, walk to or between your ceremony and reception venues. And if the walk would prove too strenuous for some, organise a shuttle so guests can share a ride rather than each hopping into their own car.  If the wedding venue is close to where you live you could always opt for a horse-drawn carriage.  Here is one example: George Fawcett Carriages

Eco-Friendly Wedding Food

The food you eat on the big day can leave a huge carbon footprint. Choose your caterers carefully. Those who use seasonal and local produce will have less impact on the environment than those who source exotic ingredients from all around the world. The same goes for your wedding cake. Organic, sustainable, seasonal and local ingredients are always the best bet.  Yellow Door is a top caterer you really need to check out.

Eco-Friendly Wedding Favours

Re-use jam jars and fill them with homemade preserves. Give all of your guests a packet of wildflower seeds to plant in their gardens – great for local wildlife and a lovely reminder of your wedding for guests – one of many special eco-friendly wedding ideas. Find ethically-made keepsakes like soaps or candles online. Just be sure to cut back on any unnecessary packaging and make your favours useful. That way they won’t end up in the bin as soon as your guests get home.

Eco-Friendly Decoration

Decorating your venue in an environmentally friendly way means not choosing items that have to be thrown away at the end of the day. A wedding venue that looks beautiful with minimal decoration is a good starting point. Table centrepieces can be hired. Alternatively, source quirky DIY wedding decoration from markets and charity shops. And then donate them back when they’re finished with.

Your wedding day can be both stunning and kind to the environment. Eco-friendly weddings are growing in popularity so there are plenty of venues and suppliers out there who can make your green wedding dreams into a reality.

Your wedding video will capture all the beautiful eco-friendly wedding ideas you have created for your wedding day.  Contact us to book your wedding video today.