Online Spa Makeover Winner!!!

Online Spa Makeover Contest Winner Lauren arrived at La Vie Health & Healing Day Spa and Salon early on one morning to begin her transformation from Bride-to-Be to Blushing Bride. Manicure, pedicure, eyebrows, hair and make-up services were all provided by the salon experts at La Vie.

Lauren's long locks were swept up into a crown of curls reminiscent of a princess! A natural palette enhanced her beautiful skin and lovely dark eyes.

Next she was off to Ezell's Studios for a bridal shoot befitting a queen! Three backgrounds, two wedding dresses, and a pair of cowboy boots set the stage to capture her nuptial glow!

Special thanks to Dream Day Affairs in Olde Town Conyers for providing the gorgeous gowns for the shoot! The slim-fitting ( insert name of dress) mermaid design was very elegant, and the lacey detailing on the (insert the name of dress) gown added drama to every shot.

Below are some more details from her day!

LaVie Health and Healing did a fantastic job pampering our Bride. No detail was overlooked. What I love about LaVie's service is they pay attention to detail and really tailor their packages to meet the needs of each individual client. Also, although beauty is definately the goal, total well being is really taken into account and made a priorty. On a side note, they really know how to throw a party! Sign up to for their mailing list online and get invited to their many free events! There is always good food, good networking, and great sample services to take part in!

*the above photos were supplied by Then, Now and Always Photography

Next it was on to Ezell's Photography Studio for a Bridal Shoot!

Ezell's Studios really showed their talent for not only capturing Lauren's spunky personality on film but really doing justice to the beautiful gowns and elegant up-do. Curved lines, Rich backgrounds and great staging provided hundreds of fantastic shots to choose from!

Ezell's Studios likes to tell their brides. "Always do a Bridal Shoot before the big day". On more than one occassion a bridal shoot has saved a bride a wedding day headache. Does the dress catch on your shoes? Does the bodice hug tightly without "peek throughs"? "A bridal shoot is really a dry run for wedding day pictures and an important step to carrying off a big day with out a hitch! ", Gary Ezell.

Five Things I have learned from a Wedding Movie

I love wedding movies. They are just plain fun. What a great way to spend your evening. Light-hearted, fun, and always a great idea tucked in here and there. Here are a few things I have learned from the movies.

1. My Best Friends Wedding. . . If you don't want your cousins to be your bridesmaids, don't let anyone make you.

2. Run Away Bride. . . The absolute best name for a salon in the world is in this movie. Her best friend works at Curl up & Dye. I love that name. Besides that I learned that every girl deserves the dress of her dreams, even she has worn one before. (This is very important because one day I plan to renew my vows just so I can wear a huge poofy dress one more time).

3. Father of the Bride. . . I know they say be comfortable, wear something you can dance in, and no one sees them anyway. I don't care. I could not get past the fact that she had on tennis shoes under her wedding dress. It really bothered me. High heels are part of the dress up. They make you tall and they help pick up your hiney, at least they do mine (what can I say I have three kids it is a little low). I just could not take that she had on sneakers.

4. My Big Fat Greek Wedding. . . Family is the most important thing. Sure you may do things you did not envision for your day but this day is for your family as well. When you do not think you can take one more word of advice or un solicited opinion just take a deep breath and remember, they mean well.

5. 27 Dresses. . . Wait for true love. Walking down the aisle for the wrong reasons only leads to heartache.

I have not seen Bride Wars yet but it looks great. I cant wait to get a better glimpse at the dress Kate Hudson is wearing. It looks perect for me!