DIY Hair Styles and Make Up tips for the Budget Conscious Bride

After doing some research, I've come to realize that doing your own hair and make up (or having a friend or family member do it for you) is a lot more cost-effective than having a professional do it. Practice until you get things right and you won't have to shell out +$200 for hair and make up. In this economy, anywhere you can save money, the better. 

Here are a few sites that might help you figure out what you want to do. 


Hair


http://www.hairstyles-teacher.com/wedding-hair-styles.html


http://www.ukhairdressers.com/diy/index.asp - Scroll down to see pictures of each of the DIY styles. 


http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p_wedding_hair_how_to/p29872/page13


Make up


http://www.glamour.com/about/diy-wedding-makeup


http://www.smartbrideboutique.com/blog/pro-makeup-artist-tips-diy-wedding-makeup/20100506/312/


http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/101-wedding-makeup-looks/

Swing Dancing how-to vid

Swing Dance - Closed Position Jitterbug - MonkeySee:

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GLIMMA Tealight holder - IKEA

Ikea is awesome for wedding decorations. Among other aspects of our decor, I needed simple tealight holders. I got 96 of them for less than $20.

GLIMMA Tealight holder - IKEA:

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Napkin Folding Instructions: 27 Photographed Napkin Folds

Napkin Folding Instructions: 27 Photographed Napkin Folds:

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Flikr Photo Slideshow

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New Garters

I made new garters - keepsake and toss. I didn't like the garter I made a year ago. DIY instructions for a s/m garter - sew 24 inches of lace to 24in of ribbon. Sew ribbon and lace to 12 inches of 1/4 in. width elastic, making sure to gather stitch the lace to the elastic. Turn right sides together and sew the elastic and lace together, about 1/8-1/4 of an inch seam. Turn right side out and decorate with your desired embellishments. Voila!