SmartBrideTM Newsletter
Wedding Colour Choices Made Easy by Angela Fiebelkorn. This 10 page document explains the basic principles of using a colour wheel to figure out what colours go together.
Explore Tonal Colour Schemes, Complementary Colour Schemes, Harmonious Colour Schemes, and Triadic Colour Schemes, as well as the use of neutrals and texture in design. Filled with pictures to explain each concept as they are presented, this handy document is a great primer to design and decor planning. Using these principles will give you the knowledge and confidence to make choosing your wedding colours an easy task.
The Hidden Meaning of Wedding Flowers – Part 1. The series has three videos that explore some of the history of why flowers got their meaning, as well as what they mean. The first video explores the meaning of the following flowers: 
- Amaranth
- Red Chrysanthemum
- Clematis
- Coreopsis
- Honeysuckle
- Red Salvia
- Pink Carnation
The Hidden Meaning of Wedding Flowers – Part 2. The series has three videos that explore some of the history of why flowers got their meaning, as well as what they mean. The second video explores the meaning of the following flowers: 
- Forget-me-not
- Purple Lilac
- White Lilac
- Peppermint
- Heliotrope
- Peach Blossoms
- Pear Blossoms
- Saxifrage
- Lily
The Hidden Meaning of Wedding Flowers – Part 3. The series has three videos that explore some of the history of why flowers got their meaning, as well as what they mean. The third video explores the meaning of the following flowers: 
- Cowslip
- Morning Glory
- Wisteria
- Myrtle
- Red Tulip
- Yellow Tulip
- Water Lily
- Red Rose
The Secret of Dressing Your Body Type by Angela Fiebelkorn. This nine page document explains the basic principles of using clothing style and cut to create a balanced look to your fashion style. You will define your body shape, and learn which style suits your particular shape.
Whether you have an hour-glass figure, a cone shape, a ruler shape, or pear shape, you will learn to look for the right style details to create the best look for you. You will learn the typical waistlines—empire, natural, basque, or drop waist, and which one is right for you. Is straight skirt better than an A-line skirt for you? Or is the ball gown skirt best?
Filled with pictures to show each style as it is presented, this handy document is a great resource to learn the basic principles of what is best for your body type. Using these principles will give you the knowledge and confidence to make choosing your wedding dress an easy task.
Here are some comments from our readers…….
February 11, 2009: Helpful materials. Used them when planning my wedding and am grateful. – Eunice
April 24, 2009: We got married, and I don’t need the newsletter anymore. Thanks for all the tips. – Wula
May 23, 2009: Decided I’m not ready to be married yet. Thanks. – Char
June 12, 2009: Married last weekend, don’t need tips anymore. Thanks for the great information. – Chantelle
August 2, 2009: Matt and I were married June 14, 2009. Thanks for your newsletter – it was interesting and fun to read. – Jennifer
August 3, 2009: Thank you for your help, I’ve had my wedding. – Candice
August 3, 2009: Such an enjoyable read, and fantastic comments! – Hotspot