2010/01/05

Wedding theme - Colors - Purple <紫色婚禮>

相信大家都看到的上一次關於紅色婚禮的文章,你一定不會驚訝,今次我將會介紹紫色為主題婚禮顏色因為喺我哋非正式的統計內,紫色可能係最受歡迎的顏色!For those of you who had read our earlier thread on red wedding theme, it should make no surprises to you that the color that come next to red when we talk about wedding theme colors, purple is on the top of the list! 




係古羅馬既時候,紫色染料係相當稀有和名貴,只有富裕一族和皇室貴族先負擔得起。現在,紫色巳經紓專降貴,喺平民百姓都找到它的蹤影。紫色的,婚紗晚裝,場地佈置,甚至紫色嘅甜品都有但是依然無損它的華麗及豐盈。While we are researching on the internet, we know that in ancient Rome, purple dyes were so rare and expensive that only the very rich and aristocracy could afford them. Today, the lovely hue bedecks bouquets, dresses, decorations, and desserts, but it still maintains an aura of elegance and richness. 


我們在網上找到關於紫色的資料,俾大家參考。The following quotes from http://www.favorideas.com/ explains the use of different shades of purple:


一直以來,紫色都有一批忠實擁戥,當中包括不少新娘。在將來,我們將會看到很多不同既紫色當然我哋好難用一個字去形容它,因為紫色都有相當多嘅變化。相比粉紅色或黃色,紫色所擁有的層次絕對豐富得多。不同深淺的紫色所帶出來的效果同氣氛亦相當唔同。Purple has always had its passionate admirers, not least among brides. But we're likely to see even more of it — especially as fall layouts and design collections induce the rest of us to bow down to its many charms. Of course, it's difficult to use a single word like 'purple' to describe such a broad range of colors. Much more so than with colors like pink or yellow, purple comes in dramatically different hues ... and moods.


如果你心目中嘅紫色是要雍容華貴,royal purple會是你嘅選擇,作為在ballroom舉行婚禮的主題顏色或晚裝都絕對配合。On the dark and sophisticated end, there's royal purple, suitable for low-lit ballrooms and floor-length gowns.

Royal Purple's ideal for formal events.


相反,如果你要求嘅喺輕鬆,溫馨及非傳統嘅婚禮,可以選擇orchid。這樣的紫色適合用來作伴娘裙,以及戶外午間婚禮的主題顏色Then, bringing a completely different feel to the table: orchid. Feminine yet not untraditional, this suggests flirty frocks on bridesmaids under a tropical sun, or a garden affair that slowly unrolls over an enchanted afternoon.




Purple's at its flirtiest in its Orchid or Heliotrope hues.


偏紅的紫色會顯得較為活潑及浪漫,有點兒近似粉紅色。而且偏紅的紫色粉紅色一樣,當配合清新的綠色一併,可以有絕對令人眼前一亮的效果。Purple's lighter shades that lean toward red have a more playful, romantic feel, reminiscent of pink. And the pinker types of purple look just as striking as pure pinks when you pair them with fresh shades of green.

偏藍的紫色令你置身於一片繡球花海中,最適合在郊外舉行的婚禮採用(尤其配合草原農莊...)But choose a purple that leans more toward blue, and you've got the perfect excuse to indulge in armfuls of hydrangeas ... and a great country-casual feel for your wedding (think wide-open fields and apple trees, farmhouses, porcelain sinks and powder blue.)




On the blue end of the spectrum, purple gets an ultra-romantic and fresh country feel.



有一點大家要留意嘅係,紫色係搶眼嘅顏色;如果唔小心運用,效果可能會適得其反...例如,伴娘裙或檯布可以用較淺的紫色。那麼,有甚麼顏色同紫色最夾呢?最安全嘅選擇,就是大量的純白色,它可以令紫色睇起來更顯眼及精緻;除此之外,一般的天然顏色例如啡色,灰色,甚至灰銀色都非常配合。Purple's hardly a shy color, though. And in its most saturated forms, it can almost spin out of control. So for bridesmaids gowns or table linens, look for less vivid shades ... or just go ultra-purple with the sashes and runners. The best foil for purple overall? Often, it's lots of diamond-white, which makes purple look crisp and tailored. Plus, other near-neutrals do just as well: try a deep chocolate brown, charcoal gray, or shiny platinum.



Chic, energizing Aubergine's a favorite of fashion editors everywhere.


既然紫色有咁多不同嘅色調,大家可以自己找出你想要的顏色!Classic啲嘅,試試深紫併藍色啡色;又或者hip一啲嘅,試試淺紫色併青綠及黃色。Well, there are so many shades of purple, and you can always have a little something more if you try mixing it with other colors. For a classic look, pair a deep purple with blues and browns; for a modern edge, accent lavender with bright green or yellow. Either way, purple is sure to ignite the passion in you.




一個紫色的婚禮,會否是你嘅夢想婚禮?
A purple wedding, it that what you looking for?


themed colour photos from http://www.favorideas.com and http://makelovereal.net/
http://tastefullyentertaining.blogspot.com/

2009/12/30

Wedding theme - Colors - RED <紅色婚禮>



第一次講婚禮嘅主題顏色,作為中國人,就講紅色先啦。當我睇翻父母結婚時影的相,幾乎所有嘢都係紅色:媽媽的裙褂係紅色、佢嘅繡花鞋係紅色、個背景係係紅色、檯布係紅色、連啲襟花都係紅色!係。。。如果好似以前咁樣所有嘢都係紅色,的確係太out啦!但係如果你識得mix & match其他顏色,紅色絕對可以帶出婚禮嘅喜悅!
This is our first blog about colours in wedding, and as a chinese, we will talk about the most common colour in chinese weddings - Red. When I see pictures of wedding of my parents, things are all in red: my mother's chinese wedding dress is red, her shoes is red, the backdrop is red, and table cloth is red, even the paper boutonniere is red! Yes, it's seems old fashioned for us to get everything in red, yet, if you can arrange it well and combine with other colour, red is the colour that can bring out the cheerful, vibrant side of the bride and groom.


紅色代表強烈,熱情;佢亦係暖色調中最令人熱血沸騰嘅顏色。正因如此,少量嘅紅色反而會有較好嘅效果。不同深淺嘅紅色甚至粉紅色或者橙色都可以配合紅色產生討好嘅效果。喺傳統中國文化,紅色代表快樂,豐盛和福氣。喺其他文化,紅色亦有代表純潔嘅意思。紅色亦都非常適合聖誕同情人節嘅婚禮。在秋冬季節,可以選擇比較深嘅紅色例如酒紅色。
Red is an extremely strong, passionate color. As a stimulant, red is the hottest of the warm colors can make your blood boil or your passion ignite. Because of this, small doses of red is more pleasing than large amounts of this strong color. Multiple shades of red and even
pink or orange can combine for a cheerful palette. In China, red is the color of happiness, prosperity and good luck. In some cultures, Red denotes purity, joy and celebration. Furthermore, it's a wonderful color for Christmas and Valentine weddings. For fall, select a deeper shade of red such as burgundy. 

當配合其他顏色一齊,紅色更加能夠帶出婚慶嘅喜悅。偏冷嘅藍色可以帶出強烈嘅對比,及減低紅色嘅火熱;粉紅色黃色能夠令紅色看似更和諧;另外,紫色更加能夠配合紅色,帶出優雅嘅味道!

By combining red with other colors, red can add a touch of vibrance and joy to your wedding. Cool blues provide contrast and tone down the heat of red. Light pinks and yellows are harmonizing colors that can work well with red if not too close in value such as dark red with a pale or golden yellow. Be careful using purple, it can be an elegant combination too!
Black and White with Red Wedding ThemeAqua blue and red theme



喺度順帶一提,如果你想搵有顏色主題嘅婚宴場地,剛新裝修完嘅 Mira Hotel 就提供左6種唔同嘅顏色主題比新人選擇;當然,亦都包括紅色啦。
By the way, there is one place that can let you choose your own wedding colour theme in Hong Kong and that is the newly renovated Mira Hotel. It offers six coloured themes for the newly wed to choose from. Of course, red is included. 


2009/12/20

Wedding Dresses in Movies 2009

2009年係結婚嘅旺年,連講結婚嘅電影都不少。在多套講關於結婚電影,當然有不少婚紗戲中出現。有唔少婚紗嘅吸引指數絕對爆燈,可惜價錢絕對唔平易近人。其實有不少選擇,都可以比美個啲動輒要幾千美金嘅婚紗。

1Bride Wars:《新娘愛鬥大》講述荷里活靚女安妮夏菲維( Anna Hathaway )、姬蒂韓遜( Kate Hudson )一對閨中密友Liz & Emma,為爭贏婚禮舉辦場地,出盡怪招鬥型鬥崩頭。在戲中, Liz所穿著嘅係Vera Wang lace & tulle ballgown;如果要有相同嘅感覺,可以考慮其他選擇,慳咗嘅錢可以用來影相化妝都重有找。

(Sincerity Bridal; less than $1500 and Cosmobella; less than $1000)

另一方面,Emma穿著嘅係佢媽媽留比佢嘅silk taffeta婚紗,經典嘅魚尾線條係來緊嘅幾年都係非常之chic嘅選擇。同樣地,除咗以下嘅option,度身訂造亦都可以確保你擁有一條獨一無二嘅婚紗。

(Vera Wang; $4000 and Jasmine Bridal; less than $1000)


2) Ghosts of Girlfriends Past死鬼女友搵上門(香港冇上過畫) 這部片主要在描述花心大少Connor (Matthew McConaughey)原本與女主角Jenny (Jennifer Garner)是青梅竹馬,就在一次高中舞會上受到刺激後來被其叔叔 Uncle Wayne (Michael Douglas) 啟發,從此成為花心大少,從不付出真心。其後三個女鬼的出現和時空交錯他再重新認識真愛的意義。


戲中女主角Jenny穿著嘅係Manuel Mota嘅lace 加 crystal beading 婚紗;你亦都可以選擇 Jasmine Bridal。

(Manuel Mota; and Jasmine Couture; $1500)


4) Sex and the City: The Movie相信唔需要我多講,都知Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) 個條Vivienne Westwood婚紗有幾特別;雖然呢一襲婚紗有點兒over咗,但是如果你心目中想要的婚紗就是它的話,你亦都可以喺Madam Westwood個度預訂,需時最少半年,代價都只係5k美金;如果嫌拖尾唔夠長,要做長拖尾,代價都只係15k美金。當然,Sarah Danielle等等嘅類似婚紗都係唔錯選擇。

(Sarah Danielle; less than $1500 or Vivienne Westwood; $5000)


excerpt and translated from original post on http://prosttothehost.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/wedding-dress-wednesday-wedding-dresses-in-movies/

2009/12/16

假睫毛

最近愛上貼假睫毛,我都算遲開始貼假睫毛,出到街個個女仔對眼都整到眼大大。假睫毛加粗眼線,矇豬眼都變大眼妹。初初開始學人貼都交左好多學費架,因為試過好多唔同牌子的睫毛,都無對好的,有D又大長,有D又太蜜,明知係假睫毛,都要自然D先好睇架。
睇雜誌介紹台灣出品的公主李好用,我就係香港D水貨店買來試試,公主李又真係幾好,交叉7黑是最自然。再加條粗眼線,對眼一定烔烔有神。


台灣hit爆假睫品牌 
受歡程度全台之冠,樂壇天后: 蔡依琳熱愛﹑林志玲﹑楊丞林...  也是它的長期客仔,走在台灣的街頭巷尾, 甚至夜市, 你會輕易發現十多個假眼睫毛的品牌, 但當中最紅的,卻總不能找到而長期斷貨。這個名為「公主李」的當紅品牌, 出名在於其自然的效果,其中「交叉七」更是最受追捧的一款,據說最適合東方人的眼形。

一對假眼睫毛,若不塗上Mascara,可用上半年。一盒「公主李」有10對,其實足夠5年的用量,但仍長期斷貨,實在不理解。要買的話,最好託台灣朋友替你預訂,約半年便有貨了。 (擇至台灣報導)







2009/12/08

Wedding Planner







好多新人都喜歡自己一手一腳籌辦自己的婚禮, 無論找場地/影婚紗相,到印都會慢慢尋找,都希望找到最好的。當中的過程有苦有甜,因為要很多時間去選擇,倒如找場地擺酒都要看很多地方,時間都多架。當時我自己結婚,我找擺酒的地方都搵左差不多兩個月,全香港80% 的場地我都親自去看過,又要合心水又要合價錢,都幾困難,最終我說服我老公擺貴D但場地又夠Grand 的 The Mira. 下次再講有幾好。


我自己都有少少後悔無搵wedding planner幫手,其實我自己好enjoy 準備婚禮的大小事議,不過最煩其實是Big Day 當天,兄弟姊妹都巳經好幫手,但始終經驗不夠,所有事都要問返我同我老公。如果有專人幫我,當日我就唔會黑面。最近經常有得參加朋友的婚禮,司儀個part 都好重要,如果專業的司儀會帶動整個婚禮的氣氛架。


有時如果沒有太多時間準備婚禮,咁wedding planner 一定幫到手,因為他們經驗比較豐富,你比個Budget ,他們就比意見你。 


Many couple like to prepare their wedding from scratch, from reception location to wedding photography, hoping to find the best from a pool of vendors. It's painstaking and time-consuming to visit many different reception locations but also a sweet experience with your partner as you hand built your wedding from every brick and stone. When I was planning my own wedding, I did my searching for two months just to find the perfect place for reception and eventually I convinced my fiance that we will have our reception at the Mira. I would have hired wedding planner for my wedding if I knew that I would be so busy on that day. I just could not spare any time to handle all that... and recently, I have been invited to one of my friend's wedding and make me feel that a good MC really make a difference.


For those busy, lazy and want hustle free, hiring someone definitely help, especially those who are experienced in delivering what most brides and grooms want. Set up your budget in the first place, then have realistic expectations and the rest? leave them to your wedding planner and  keep good communication with them to ensure everything is going smoothly and nicely.