Madd About Plaid

Ooooh!! Looky Looky! I received these custom clutches last night from the wonderful KailoChic on Etsy!! I am so in love with these you have no idea!

Our rehearsal dinner is going to be a Scottish theme (at an Italian restaurant…Scottish food is terrible). Andrew's mother picked up the family plaid last month while she was in Scotland. She will be sewing plaid runners for the three large tables, I have plaid ribbon to wrap the bridesmaid and groomsman gifts with, and the plaid motif will be featured on place cards and invites. I will be carrying one of these darling clutches to go with my cream dress and will be suprising Andrew's mother and sister with their very own clutch for the wedding. And that darling coin purse…for the flower girl of course.

The plaid continues at the wedding for the boys pocket squares as well. We searched high and low to find a version of the Buchanan plaid in a version that fits our color scheme and I just love the way the colors turned out! I fought the Scottish theme to begin with, but now I am truly madd over it!

Make Me Up Before You Go Go?

Last weekend, I had my trial hair and makeup run. I was so excited for this, but it didn't give me the assurance I was looking for. So, I am looking for a little assistance.

HAIR She is a whiz and did it so quickly and without a hesitation. They style was captured but after it was up, I decided I wanted a little less in the back of the head and a little more of a low chignon of waves.

MAKEUP

This is hard for me because I love makeup and am used to seeing myself the way I do my own. The foundation was flawless - my skin looked amazing. The eyes were great except she used browns and golds, which we both agreed was wrong - I need more plum tones to bring out the green in my eyes. The bummer is I hate lipstick and eyebrow pencil, and everyone, including the artist, said I need to have it for pictures. But, I look at myself, and I feel so weird. I wiped the lipstick off right away and attempted to lighten up the brows by brushing it out.

I ask you - is it worth a second consultation for peace of mind? At $50 each session, it doesn't come cheap. But, the calm of the day knowing it's just right might be worth it.

I ask you again - should I just do my own makeup? I don't know makeup for photography, just my every day a bit glammed up. Is it worth paying someone for the relaxation of not stressing myself out to do my own?

I need bride to be and post bride help? What is the general consensus when it comes to makeup? Do I go big or stick with ol' trusty?