Magpakatotoo tayo. What girl hasn’t fantasized about her wedding day? Most of us grew up watching Disney classics such as Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella, and we have all spent an almost exorbitant amount of our girlhood daydreaming time on the moment when our very own Prince Charming will sweep us off our feet. Some of us may have focused our energies on visualizing the man of our dreams himself (mine has thankfully progressed from Nick Carter to Johnny Depp or Ryan Gosling). Others have scoured the pages of travel magazines to determine where they would like to get married (white sand beach or a century-old church?). But I think my guess is right on the money when I say that most of us have scrutinized every magazine and website to perfect one image of our wedding day—that of ourselves.
Maybe celebrities are used to prancing around in fancy ball gowns and 5-inch jeweled stilettos, but most of us regular people don’t have the occasion or pockets deep enough to do that. If we’re blessed enough, we get our one chance to do that. Oh and yes, we get to marry the Prince too! Of course, we have to wake up from Lala land and return to the reality of the situation, at some point.
Knight in shining armor? Check.
Bride-to-be with a million and one things on her mind? Check.
400-strong family and friends? Check.
Bank vaults unhinging due to a scandalous amount of wealth hidden behind the doors? Uhmmmm…
Well the good news is that you don’t have to sell your farm and 6 carabaos, or all the items in your closet and library, just to pay for your dream wedding. There are so many options out there from wedding invitations to party favors to flowers and all that jazz—and your outfit is most definitely not an exemption!
Of course, we usually envisage ourselves in our versions of our dream wedding gowns. There are various styles to suit each and every unique personality. But oftentimes, brides have neglected a key item that would have otherwise helped elevate their special look—bridal accessories. As in daily life, accessories can make or break your outfit, which is why it will be good to take special note of this as you get ready to walk down the aisle. Over the next few days, I’ll be giving you some tips and ideas on how to channel your inner princess for the big day with the help of some magical bling. Fairy Godmother and pumpkin optional.
