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Gladys Carreño

Angel Patiño

Diana Correa

Paula Pinzon

Juan Diego Contreras

Camilo Andrés Correa

Karen Angélica Contreras

Francisco Javier Correa

Diana Correa

Camila Contreras

JJ Multiservice, INC.

Karen J. Contreras

Jaqui Photography

Karen J. Contreras

ERZA WEB

Angel Patiño

La Mision Import

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Bienvenidos a la número 23...

Es increible como pasa el tiempo y aún más saber que ya son 23 las ediciones de Weddings & Quinceañeras Magazine, me parece que fue ayer cuando Dios puso en mi mente y en mi corazón este maravilloso proyecto hecho realidad, nunca me cansaré de darle toda la honra a mi Dios quién es el motor que me impulsa a seguir adelante cada dia, siempre trabajando y poniendo lo mejor de mi para que esta hermosa sea la mejor revista de eventos sociales para la comunidad hispana en Houston.

También agradezco el esfuerzo de mi equipo de trabajo que hace todo con excelencia, a los colaboradores y mis amados clientes que confia en su servidora y por supuesto a las miles de jovencitas que hacen que todo este esfuerzo valga la pena.

Como ya saben estamos en vísperas de nuestra próxima EXPO este 27 de Julio, sabemos que será un éxito total como todas, les recuerdo que no se dejen confundir ya que somos Weddings & Quinceañeras la mejor EXPO en Houston. Quiero adelantarles que tenemos muchas sorpresas dentro de la EXPO y como siempre estaremos rifando la quinceañera y la boda del año, seras tu, la ganadora? no te la puedes perder!!

Les bendigo, les declaro muchas éxitos y que juntos podamos celebrar las cosas buenas que nos dejará nuestra EXPO, como siempre les aconsejo que hagan su mejor esfuerzo y confien 100% en Dios, ya que es la convinación perfecta para recibir lo que anhelamos. Nos vemos este 27 de Julio en el Centro de Convenciones, George R. Brown.

Gladys CarreñoPresidente

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Cover Photography: Jaqui PhotographyModel: Mrs. Sofia DiazHair: Patty Divas Hair StyleMake Up: Patty Divas Hair StyleAccesories: Viann’k Mansur Dress: Viann’k MansurLocation: Imperial Banquet Hall

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Bodas con pocos invitados ............15

Setting the Table with Beautiful Details ............28

10 trucos paraescoger elvestido perfecto ............33

The Science of Makeup ........................49

Wedding Invitation’s Etiquette ........................59

Frases para Invitaciones de 15 Años ...................62

Cómo Elaborar un Menú para tu Fiesta ................67

Elementos Básicos en la Decoración...........................73

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The Art of the Centerpiece...............79

Classic Cars 4 Classic Parties...........83

Colorful, Creative Cupcakes.................87

One Chance for a Million Memories........97

Let’s Dance.............103

¿En qué momento debe bailar el vals la quinceañera?...................................111

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Bodas con pocos invitadosLas bodas con pocos invitados están en auge entre las parejas casaderas. Si tienes pensado que la tuya sera así, aquí te damos algunas ideas y consejos.

Las ya conocidas como bodas íntimas o con pocos invitados son cada vez más, elegidas entre las parejas que van a celebrar su gran día. Pero como en todo, cada boda tiene algunos detalles que es mejor conocer para que nada quede en el aire. Hay que elegir muy bien el lugar de la ceremonia y del banquete para que tengan el tamaño adecuado para la cantidad de invitados que asistan. De lo contrario puedes encontrarte con grandes espacios vacíos y desareglados que ni la decoración puede salvar.

Aprovecha para elegir lugares diferentes y más personales. El jardín de la casa familiar, un rinconcito en el bosque o en el campo, una pequeña casa rural, un salon con jardin etc... Tienes más libertad para distribuir las mesas de forma distinta a la habitual. Puedes apostar por las cada vez más utilizadas mesas imperiales o hacer algo especial que te permita ver a todos los invitados sin moverte.

Al ser pocos invitados es mucho más sencillo personalizar todo para los invitados y hacerlo tu misma. Desde los marca sitios o los meseros a los detalles que se lleven a casa y pasando por todos los elementos decorativos que imagines.

El presupuesto es inferior a otros tipos de boda ya que te permitirá invertir más en el banquete y ofrecer platos distintos y especiales o con más cuidado y especial que con un gran número de invitados no puede llevarse a cabo.También otros tipos de banquete son posibles, desde una barbacoa a varios bufets con distintas especialidades por los que los invitados puedan ir pasando y servirse.

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Setting the Table with BeauTiful DeTailSHave you ever heard that a ‘first date’ sets the tone for the rest of your relationship? In much the same way, your wedding day can set the tone for years of marital bliss. Just like that first date, the beauty of your wedding will be in the details!

With this in mind, creating any element of your wedding will come easy. Especially when complemented with today’s trends. Your wedding day doesn’t have rules, and what better way to challenge the status quo than to mix in elements that represent you and your fiance. The next few paragraphs will help inspire your wedding day decor with a simple twist.

Reception Tables: Let’s talk reception tables. An ideal table should be more than beautiful flowers and shiny flatware. Start with commonalities and shared experiences

that have made the foundation of your relationship with your fiance. Did you spend summers watching movies at the drive in? Do you hit the slopes every winter to race down the fresh power? Or do you have a rivalry, say Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh? Once you’ve created a great list of ideas, start to formulate what can be brought together to make your reception tables one of a kind. Still here are the days of floral centerpieces. From tall vases to short, flowers seem to be a focal point of any wedding. However, the times are changing and allowing more unique centerpieces to take shape. Recently

candles have been used to create an elegant table arrangement while adding light. Styled in different heights, candles can be a simple and cost effective way to decorate your reception table. If candles are going to be main pieces, why not make them more than just wax and wick. Mixing simple candles with a few creative ones can speak volumes for your table arrangements. Going with a movie theme to express you and your fiance’s shared interest? Why not create candles that mock small popcorn containers.

Another element of a reception table is the menu card. Once your plates, napkins, flatware, and glassware have been layered onto your table, a menu card may not have much room to breathe. As seen at this year’s Today’s Bride Shows, menu cards are making a statement on top of it all. Or, underneath it all. For a different twist, incorporate clear glass dinner plates. In doing so, your menu card can be styled to fit the circumference under the plates for a unique see-through look. Even though the chairs accompany the reception table, they still need to be treated as if they are a vision of their own. From the color of the spindles to the height of the back, the chairs of a reception table can create a simple vibe without trying. Currently the trend is moving towards a coverless chair, but not completely bare. First, show off a unique chair by not covering it up entirely. To make a coverless chair pop even more, try adding wire rimmed ribbon and an element that you and your fiance both cherish. If you boiled down your ideas about your commonalties and came up with a nature theme such as hiking, try adding leaves for a fall wedding, or miniature backpacks with boots. You could even go as far as incorporating photos from your nature travels in small twig frames.

A fourth element that can use an upgrade is the table numbers. Ditch the traditional identical style number representation, instead mix and match patterns and ideas to form the perfect table number. Use metals, card stock, picture frames, different fonts and sizes to display these numbers. Have you and your fiance decided on a baseball theme? Why not display table numbers as small score boards, and the seating placement cards as ticket stubs. Just remember that these extra touches needn’t break the bank; a simple and minimal style can also be tailored to represent the reflection of your love. Not only will this suit your vision, but your budget as well. Hopefully some of these ideas will help you create details that will wow every guest. But don’t forget that the best part to identifying these details is that they come from the shared experiences and interests of you and your fiance. Just as if it was your first date!

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10 trucos paraescoger elvestido perfectoEncontrar un increíble vestido que saque a relucir tu belleza al máximo. Ahora que empiezas a planear tu fiesta es un buen momento para empezar a volver ese sueño en realidad. Disfruta al máximo la experiencia de elegir este vestido tan especial con estos 10 trucos para escoger el vestido perfecto.

1. Establece las logísticas básicas de tu fiesta antes de buscar vestidoLa fecha y hora que hayas elegido para celebrar tu fiesta dictará en gran medida que tipo de vestido elegir. No querrás usar un vestido de manga larga para una fiesta al medio día en el verano.

El lugar donde se celebre la fiesta también dictará que tipo de vestido será más apropiado para la ocasión. No usarías un vestido de novia o quince cortito y sin mangas para la ceremonia en una catedral gigantesca.El tipo de evento que será tu fiesta es la tercera consideración. Define si tu fiesta será formal, semi-formal, o casual.

Importante: Si realmente deseas encontrar el vestido de tus sueños define estos tres elementos lo más pronto posible. Un vestido de novia o quince normal tomará de 4 a 6 meses en estar listo, si es un vestido con laboriosos detalles puede tomar más tiempo. Comienza la búsqueda de tu vestido al menos 8 o 12 meses antes de tu fiesta.

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2. Haz labor de investigaciónCompra revistas y fíjate cuáles son los modelos más atractivos para la estación en la que deseas tu celebracion. Invierte tiempo buscando modelos de vestidos de novia y quince en el internet, entra a ver las colecciones de los diseñadores en línea, y encuentra las mejores tiendas donde se vendan vestidos de novia y quince.

Toma nota de los vestidos que más te llamen la atención y el precio aproximado que tiene cada uno. También investiga precios en las tiendas especializadas en vestidos de novia y quince de tu área y averigua que opciones tienes para la compra o renta de ese vestido tan especial.

3. Establece un presupuesto razonableUna vez llevado a cabo el paso anterior es hora de establecer un presupuesto para tu vestido. Recuerda que hay varias opciones para lucir el vestido de tus sueños sin romper el cochinito. Tener un presupuesto definido te ayudará en el proceso de

selección de vestido ya que este factor seguramente te guiará al vestido perfecto tanto para ti como para tu bolsillo.

4. Medita en cual es estilo de vestido te gusta más y que también te embelleceSe honesta contigo misma. Toma en consideración que además de sentirte como reina debes de verte como tal. No caigas en el error de comprar un vestido que adoras pero que no te quede bien.

Hay que tener en cuenta que hay diferentes tipos de silueta y que hay modelos específicos que favorecen a los diferentes tipos de cuerpo. Seguramente hay un vestido ideal para ti que además de favorecer tu cuerpo te gustará muchísimo.

5. Pruébate todos los vestidosPruébate todos los vestidos que puedas. Es ideal probar tantos modelos de vestido como sea posible. El objetivo es encontrar el modelo que te quede como anillo al dedo.

6. Agenda varias horas por prueba de vestidos y haz las pruebas que necesites¡Sí! Consiéntete un poco y reserva una buena cantidad de tiempo para irte a probar vestidos. Si lo deseas agenda varias pruebas en diferentes tiendas para que te pruebes con calma todos los vestidos. De preferencia ve en un horario similar al de tu fiesta para que tengas una idea clara de cómo se encuentra tu cuerpo en ese horario. No vayas apresurada ni distraída. Dedícate el tiempo necesario para disfrutar la experiencia al máximo.

7. Elije bien los zapatos que llevarás a la prueba de vestidosLleva zapatos de una altura similar a la que deseas llevar el día de tu fiesta. De esta manera podrás ver la caída real del vestido sobre tus pies y tener una idea más clara de cómo lucirás en con el ajuar completo.

8. Elije un modelo que te sientas cómodaSí, debes lucir fantástica y ser la más bella de la fiesta, sin embargo, también quieres disfrutar el día. Si has encontrado ese vestido que hace que tu corazón palpite más rápido, prueba moverte en él como lo harás el día de tu fiesta. Baila un poco, agáchate a saludar a un invitado, camina, gira, prueba todos los rangos de movimiento posibles que harás en tu día. Esto es sumamente importante, pues lo último que quieres es andar incómoda o preocupada porque no se te desacomode el vestido ese día. Quieres un vestido que te haga lucir y sentir como reina.

9. Dale importancia a la calidad del vestidoOpta por un vestido de buena calidad. Aunque sólo usarás el vestido un día, será un día largo y lleno de actividades. Quieres un vestido que te aguante el paso y que luzca fantástico. No compres algo hechizo o que tengas que estar cuidando que no se le descosa esto o aquello. Invierte en la calidad para andar libre y despreocupada.

10. Comparte esta experiencia con un par de personas, y nada más.Escoger el vestido perfecto es un momento memorable. Seguramente lo querrás compartir con las personas más cercanas a ti como lo son tu madre, tu mejor amiga, tu hermana...Y así debe ser. Llevar a las personas más significativas y de mayor confianza para ti, no sólo harán la ocasión más especial, sino que podrás recibir honestas opiniones y sugerencias de quienes te aman para verte aún más bella.

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Tu vestido tiene que ser, evidentemente, elegante, chic e inolvidable… pero su función, primordialmente, ¡es que resalte tu belleza! Por esta razón, es muy importante que encuentres el vestido que mejor se adapte a tu cuerpo. Gracias a este test, podrás comprobar qué tipo de cuerpo tienes y el perfil al que correspondes para descubrir, a continuación, la selección de vestidos que mejor te sentarán. Para resaltar tu belleza ¡tienes que conocer tu cuerpo a la perfección.La gente dice que eres más bien:• menuda • redonda en la parte de abajo• equilibrada, con la cintura fina• cuadrada (en la parte alta de cuerpo)Tu talla de sujetador es la:• 90 B • 95 (o más), A, B o C • 85 o 90, copa C o D • 85 (o menos), copa A o BTu cintura es:• muy marcada y tus caderas son anchas.• fina, pero tus caderas también.• poco marcada.• ligeramente marcada.Tienes las caderas: • anchas • poco prominentes • estrechas • bastante anchas pero no muy marcadasTus hombros son más bien:• cuadrados • finos • anchos • fuertes

Vestido de para cuerpos campanaTienes un cuerpo con “forma de campana”: fino en la parte de arriba, más bien redondo en la parte de abajo, con tendencia a retener líquidos en muslos y caderas. Ventajas: una figura sensual y femenina.Cuidado con... camuflar la parte baja con plisados o prendas muy fruncidas. Si abusas en la zona de la cintura, estos pueden hacer que ganes, visualmente, unos 10 kg. Los pliegues tienen que ser a partir de la altura de la cadera. Apuesta por: la fluidez. Un vestido de corte Imperio te irá a la perfección. La parte alta drapeada destacará la finura del busto. La parte de abajo, más acampanada, resaltará tus curvas con delicadeza. También te quedará genial un traje de pantalón blanco: la chaqueta semi-ajustada que caiga hasta los muslos y un pantalón ancho. Trucos: también puedes reequilibrar las proporciones con una pendra con escote barco a juego con una falda holgada.Vestido de para cuerpos diáboloTienes un cuerpo “en forma de diábolo”. Formas muy femeninas: curvas arriba y abajo y la cintura fina. La otra cara de la moneda: en general, no estás muy

musculada, así que tienes que cuidar brazos, muslos y nalgas, particularmente. Ventajas: en general, si llevas cosas muy cortas o ajustadas no tienes ese aspecto « embutido ». Cuidado con... no acabar con la silueta con volúmenes demasiado grandes (vestidos saco, rectos, escote cuadrado...) que harían desaparecer tus curvas. ¡Asúmelo! Apuesta por... un corsé palabra de honor con lazada, que adaptará de la cadera. Llévalo con una falda recta algo ceñida, o una ligeramente acampanada en la parte de abajo si quieres conseguir un toque tipo “princesa”. Trucos: un vestido tubo con una torerilla cruzada resaltará tu silueta.

Vestido para cuerpo con pocas curvasTu cuerpo en “ forma de cilindro” es como el de deportistas a lo Cameron Díaz: el contorno de hombros y las caderas son del mismo tamaño, poco pecho y la cintura poco marcada. Ventajas: un cuerpo tonificado y pechos firmes. Además tienes una elegancia natural, y todos los vestidos te sientan bien.Cuidado con... asumir tu estilo andrógino y no enrollarte en un vestido ultraceñido, que acentuaría la

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ausencia de curvas. Apuesta por... los volúmenes. Apuesta por las puntillas, los volantes, los plisados y los fruncidos. Otra opción: un vestido-túnica, drapeado, de inspiración greco-romana. Le aportará mucha clase a tu look. Trucos: elige un corpiño que realce el pecho

Vestido para cuerpo campana invertidaTu figura tiene forma de “campana invertida”: espalda ancha, pecho generoso, la parte baja del cuerpo más delgada que la parte de arriba y piernas finas. Ventajas: las piernas y el pecho ¡si no los abandonas! Cuidado con... ceñir en exceso el vientre y la cintura, que a menudo no favorece. Apuesta por todo lo que atraiga la atención a la parte baja del cuerpo: faldas asimétricas o vestidos con apertura que muestren sutilmente la rodilla o pantorrilla mientras bailas… Olvídate de las prendas muy trabajadas para la parte de arriba. Opta por la sobriedad y las líneas verticales. Trucos: el escote en V que caiga para afinar el pecho.

8 principios esencialespara que nada falle en la prueba del vestido1- ¿Mi piel? Limpia, sin maquillaje: Una crema de día, es todo. Ni base de maquillaje, ni barra de labios para evitar manchas. 2- ¿Los escarpines? En el bolso: Lleva zapatos cómodos para afrontar la maratón de tiendas, y unos tacones en el bolso para probarte el vestido. Son indispensables para el dobladillo y para ver la caída del vestido. 3- ¿Mis amigas? Conmigo: No es fácil decidir sola. Vete con una o dos personas. Pídeles que sean honestas y de apuntar los pros y los contras de cada modelo que te pruebes. 4- ¿La lista de direcciones? Bajo el brazo: Como te probarás miles de vestidos en miles de tiendas diferentes, corres el riesgo de acabar hecha un lio y confundirlo todo. Apunta en una libreta el nombre de la tienda, el modelo que te has probado y lo que te ha parecido. Ya en casa, tendrás las ideas más claras para tomar una decisión. 5- ¿El baile? Ya mismo: Hay que saber moverse con un vestido de novia. Practica algunos pasos de baile y camina a zancadas por la tienda... El conjunto que elijas debe de ser cómodo. El día de la boda sería una pena poder caminar sólo a pasitos pequeños, ¡por miedo a romper el vestido! 6- ¿El tono? Compruébalo: Bajo los focos de la tienda, el blanco parece inmaculado. Pero no dudes en salir a la calle a la luz del día para comprobar su tono real y verificar que no es un tono amarillento. También puedes comprobar si es muy transparente la tela, ¡para no desvelar demasiado el día D! 7-¿Las fotos? Imagínatelas: Con tanta prueba puedes perderte y terminar eligiendo el vestido erróneo. Para no hacerte un lio y tener las ideas claras y no terminar comprando un vestido con plumas violetas, imagínate qué es lo que te gustaría ver en las fotos de boda. 8- ¿Mi figura? La acepto tal y como es: No, no puedes apostar por el régimen milagroso que vas a hacer. Cómprate un vestido de tu talla, y si adelgazas antes de la boda (el estrés...) te harán algunos retoques, no te preocupes.

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The Science of MakeupMakeup is proven to make women look more attractive. The question is “why?”.

Women and makeup have a complicated relationship.Some revel in it, running from CVS to Sephora to try on every last trend, delighting in transforming their look with the flick of a brush. Others keep it simple, sticking with the bare basics and often forgetting to put it on at all. And many abhor the stuff, either because they don’t like its feel on their skin, or don’t like what it stands for.

Love it or hate it, women have been using makeup, in different forms, for a very long time. Fashionable sixth century women made their faces paler by bleeding themselves, either directly or with the help of leeches. During the Italian Renaissance, women coated their faces with toxic chemicals including arsenic, lead and mercury.

It was even popular to look sickly in the 19th century, when tuberculosis was considered a “romantic” disease. Women of that era emphasized the circles under their eyes and used rouge to look flushed with fever.

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When did people first start using makeup? No one is 100 percent sure. The first archeological records of clear makeup use come from Ancient Egyptian and Sumerian tombs dating as far back as around 3500 BC. They used soot and other natural ingredients to paint their faces, and even had specialized tools to apply their makeup.

However, paints and other means of self-decoration date back tens of thousands of years. Archaeological sites in South Africa provide evidence that body paint may have been used over 50,000 years ago, suggesting people painted their bodies before they even wore clothes. Even our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, may have worn makeup and jewelry.

But the real question is, why? Not why do we wear it—anyone who has ever felt gorgeous after a swipe of rosy blush can tell you that makeup can help us feel, and thereby look, pretty—but rather, why does it work?

In the animal kingdom, females advertise sexual availability and quality through physical signals. Whether it’s red rumps or elaborate behaviors, these wild women make it well known to potential mates that they’re interested in, ready for and capable of producing healthy babies. We humans lack these flagrant signals—it’s almost impossible to tell if a woman is fertile. Almost.

If you look at makeup use across cultures and eras, a pattern emerges.

In theory, one could put color anywhere on the face. But all cultures have independently agreed on certain beauty principles: Makeup is used to even the complexion, darken the eyes, pinken the cheeks and redden the lips, no matter if you’re a doll-like Japanese Geisha, an Ancient Egyptian or a modern Hispanic woman primping for a Saturday night out.

“The maintenance of youthful features and the exaggeration of female typical traits can be found in almost every culture,” says Dr. Bernhard Fink, a professor at the University of Göttingen who studies the evolutionary psychology of human mate prefe-rences. Makeup works because it exaggerates (or completely fabricates) our natural signs of youth, fertility and sexual availability, thus making a woman seem more appealing. In other words, it works because it’s a darn good lie.

Studies have shown that women’s faces are more attractive to both sexes near ovulation, when they’re most fertile. During this time, the relative concentration of the hormone estrogen rises in comparison to progesterone. This hormonal shift enhances vascular blood flow under the skin’s surface, which has a few side effects: Women near ovulation report that they’re more easily turned on and have more interest in sex. But this increase in blood flow also leads to visible signals—pinker cheeks and redder lips. Thus by putting on reddening lipstick, we accentuate a natural signal of fertility.

On top of that, blood flow also increases during arousal, so those red lips and pink cheeks are not only implying that her body is ready to have a baby, they’re also saying that she’s interested in having that baby with you, the man she’s talking to right now, which of course is bound to draw attention from potential suitors.

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Eye makeup and lipstick work synergistically to make a face appear more feminine. “Women tend to be naturally darker around their eyes and mouths than men of the same skin tone.

When women use cosmetics to darken the eyes and lips, they are exaggerating this sex difference to make the face appear more feminine,” explains Dr. Richard Russell, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Gettysburg College.

An androgynous face with different levels of contrast.

The key, Russell has found, is contrast. The darker the facial features in relation to the skin tone, the more feminine a face appears. His research has shown that this phenomenon is so important in distinguishing gender that the exact same face can be perceived as either male or female depending on the level of contrast.

In Russell’s study, two near-identical faces were made by blending male and female faces. The only difference between the two was that one face had a lighter skin tone, thus creating more contrast. Most subjects thought the face with less contrast was male and the one with more contrast was female even though they had the exact same eyes, nose and mouth! Russell also found that when you digitally darken the eyes or the lips of a woman’s face,

it becomes more attractive, while the opposite is true for a man’s.

It’s not just bold colors that matter. Foundation and cover-up also play a large role in making a woman look more attractive because even skintones give the impression of youth. “Both skin topography and skin coloration affect the perception of facial age, health and attractiveness,” says Fink. “Skin topography seems to be a strong age cue while skin coloration is a stronger predictor of facial health perception.”

When we’re young and healthy, our skin is flawless. But as we get older, our skin tends to get discolorations and become less even-textured, whether from the sun, scars or other kinds of damage. It’s not surprising that covering up such imperfections makes us appear younger and healthier.

But, you’ll often hear women say, MY (boyfriend/husband/partner/whoever) says that I look prettier without makeup! Well, it’s true that when you poll men about their makeup preferences, as many as one in five says their significant other wears way too much makeup, while one in ten wishes that women didn’t wear makeup at all. There is no doubt that a good portion of men will gladly say women look prettier without it.

While that’s certainly a nice sentiment, their actions speak louder than their

words. Study after study has found that when shown pictures of women with and without makeup, men (and women!) consistently rate images with makeup as more attractive, confident, feminine and healthy.

Makeup doesn’t just change how men view a woman’s looks. When asked about personality measures, men also give higher scores to women who wear makeup. Waitresses wearing makeup also earn higher tips from their male clientele. Studies have found that guys think those makeup-wearing gals have more prestigious jobs and are more intelligent, secure, interesting and organized!

We’re not saying wearing makeup is more likely to get you hit on at a bar, but Dr. Nicolas Guéguen, from Université de Bretagne-Sud, is. He found that men approached a woman sooner and more often when she wore makeup than when she didn’t. Guéguen thinks that makeup may not be just about looking prettier, though. “Perhaps the effect of makeup is not to enhance physical attractiveness per se,” he writes, “but to serve as a cue to males that ‘this female might be available.”

Whatever makeup says, it works, and not just on the men. Women feel prettier when they’re wearing makeup. A study of American college students found women had higher opinions of their own bodies and appearance when made up. Putting on cosmetics has been shown to boost self-image in a variety of different women, from the elderly to surgery patients.

It’s no wonder that we shell out around $40 billion dollars a year on this stuff. We are drawn to makeup because it taps into our primal urge to enhance our femininity, distinguish ourselves from men and prove that we are a catch—whether we realize that’s what we’re doing or not.

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TIPS DE MAQUILLAJE Y PEINADOS¿Cómo puedo peinar mi cabello? Lo más importante para que tu cabello luzca espectacular el día de tus 15, es que elijas a un buen estilista. Además no olvides escoger un peinado fresco y juvenil que vaya de acuerdo con tu edad, la forma de tu cara y con el estilo del vestido.

¿Cómo puedo maquillarme en mis 15? Recuerda que tu maquillaje debe ser sutil para que no te veas aseñorada. Un tono rosa siempre se te verá juvenil y además combina con casi todos los colores.

¿Si tengo el pelo corto como debería ser mi peinado? Si es demasiado corto puedes utilizar una tiara darle un poco de volumen, eso te quedará excelente; si tienes un cabello por los hombros puedes hacerte unos rizos o una media cola y colocar unas aplicaciones en perlas y flores.

¿Qué peinado puedo utilizar si tengo el cabello crespo? Si está bien cuidado utilízalo al natural y recogelo de un lado con una bonita peineta brillante o una flor, también puedes estirar la primera etapa, hacerte una cola de caballo de lado donde luzcas tus rizos o recogerlo completo.

¿Cuál es la mejor opción, cabello recogido o suelto? Eso dependerá de la formalidad de la fiesta y del look que quieras, mientras más recogido te verás más de etiqueta, si es una fiesta “unplugged” mejor utilízalo suelto con alguna aplicación, pero lo usual en las quinceañeras es la media cola.

Soy morena ¿Cómo puedo maquillarme para mis 15? Para piel morena debe ser armonioso y natural, más aún si eres una jovencita que sólo cumple 15. A la hora de maquillarte usa un corrector de ojeras y escoge una base de maquillaje que se funda perfectamente con el color de tu piel. Luego, aplica un poco de rubor rosa en los pómulos con una brocha grande. A continuación puedes emplear lápiz del color de tu preferencia para marcar el contorno de tus ojos y por último aplica gloss en tus labios. Sencilla y muy natural.

¿Cómo me aplico la base del maquillaje? Es importante que tu piel esté impecable, por eso debes exfoliar tu rostro para eliminar las células muertas. Limpia la cara con una loción limpiadora, hidrata la piel. Comienza calentando la base en las palmas de la mano para facilitar su aplicación. Puedes aplicártela con una esponja húmeda, comienza por la zona media del rostro (mentón, mejillas, frente) y espárcela delicadamente del interior al exterior, de arriba abajo. Difumina bien el en las raíces del cabello, cejas, debajo de las orejas y en ambos lados de la nariz.

¿Cómo puedo disimular con maquillaje las marcas de acné en mi cara? La primera recomendación es que antes de iniciar tu maquillaje debes tener la piel limpia e hidratada. Luego, aplica sobre todo tu rostro una base líquida, si tienes acné, es recomendable usar aquellas que no son grasosas. Coloca corrector en las áreas que desea disimular y aplica una ligera capa de polvo. No necesitas muchas capas de polvo, recuerda que tu rostro debe verse juvenil. Ya puedes iniciar tu maquillaje. En el transcurso de la fiesta vuelve a retocarte con polvos sueltos.

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La Microdermabrasión DermaTouch es la más suave y segura de todas. Gracias a sus diminutos y finos cristales, la técnica permite remover, de manera segura, la piel muerta. Al remover las celulas muertas esto estimula la produccion de una nueva capa subyacente de celulas de la piel con niveles mas altos de colageno y elastina. La piel queda suave, fresca y rejuvenecida, tambien se puede usar en el cuello, las mejillas, las manos, los codos, los brazos, rodillas y la espalda.

“Beneficios de microdermabrasion”

- Empareja el tono de la piel- Disminuye el tamaño de los poros- Mejora el acné- Revitaliza la apariencia de la piel- Aumenta la elasticidad de la piel- Suaviza la piel- Aclara las manchas de la edad- Reduce las líneas de expression- Aclara las manchas de sol

Riesgos y beneficios de la microdermabrasión

Es un procedimiento no quirúrgico, que se puede realizar “en la hora del amuerzo”, y que brinda muchos beneficios.

MicroderMabrasion es el tratamiento mas seguro y efectivo para el cuidado de la piel

Su piel esta expuesta diariamente a los elementos ambientales. Con el paso de los años, los rayos solares, la polución y otros agentes nocivos van dañando su piel.

La microdermabrasión reduce o elimina las líneas finas, las arrugas y otros signos de envejecimiento del rostro; atenua las cicatrices del acné y otras cicatrices leves; y le otorga a la piel de cualquier color y tipo una aparencia fresca y saludable. Todo esto practicamente sin efectos secundarios.

Además, gracias a que la microdermabrasión usa cristales hipoalérgicos y orgánicos para rejuvenecer la piel. El procedimiento es ideal para personas con piel sensible a las sustancias químicas. Algunas personas pueden experimentar una leve irritación en la piel después de la microdermabrasión, lo cual es normal.

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Wedding invitation’s etiquetteThese days, most of us no longer have the time - nor the inclination-to seriously memorize etiquette manuals to learn rules on how to live our lives.

Edicts such as whether a man should guide a woman by the elbow when they are walking down the street seem almost quaintly out of date and have little to do with most people’s everyday lives.

That being said, there is an established etiquette for wedding invitations and it is worth following. Designed to communicate various bits of information (both directly and subtly) surrounding the wedding, this specific etiquette extends to the wording on the invitation as well as the wording on the envelopes and response cards.

Etiquette also offers guidance with regards to the timing for the sending of invitations, and, thankfully, etiquette can also help you address any sticky situations that may arise with your guests.

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fRaSeS PaRa iNViTaCiONeS De 15 aÑOSComunica tus ideas, sentimientos, deseos o emociones a través de estas bellisimas frases elaboradas por W&Q para todas las lindas quinceañeras que visitan nuestra revista.

FRASE 20:“Son mis quince años una ilusión sin igual.Los más lindos momentos nunca los voy a olvidar,con mis familiares y amigos en esta noche tan especial.”

FRASE 19:“Mi vida es como un cuento de hadas,llena de alegrías y sorpresas inesperadas,y ahora me presento como una princesapara invitarte a mis quince primaveras.”

FRASE 18:“15 años atrás mis padres se colmaron de alegría.Hoy doy gracias a Dios por regalarme la vida,y poder celebrar con mis amigos y familiami gran noche de fantasía.”

FRASE 17:“Hace 15 años Dios me regaló la vida,y voy a celebrar mi gran fecha soñada junto a mi familia querida en una noche de baladas.”

FRASE 16:“Tiempo de vals, tiempo para soñaren una mujer ideal, donde mis metas voy a lograr.Y como tu has sido y seras muy especial,por eso te quiero invitar a mis quince años a celebrar.”

FRASE 15:“Mi mejor regalo es tu presencia.Pero si algo me quieres obsequiaren efectivo lo sabré apreciar.”

FRASE 14:“Un (dia de nacimiento) de (mes) mis ojos vieron el mundo,y con esfuerzo profundo a caminar aprendí.Fueron pasando los años, fuí una niña feliz,siempre estará el recuerdo de aquella etapa que viví.Ahora ya no soy niña, soy toda una mujercon una vida por delante y muchas cosas que aprender.Tu que marcaste mi vida de una manera especial,yo te quiero invitar a una fiesta sin igual,son mis quince primaveras donde no debes faltar.”

FRASE 13:“Los momentos más felices y divertidos de la vidase tornan más lindos cuando los compartimoscon familiares y amigos.”

FRASE 12:“Cierto día Dios envió una estrella y nació esta linda doncella. Hoy me obsequia quince primaveras para festejarlas como princesa.”

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FRASE 11:“Como un capullo de rosa que al crecer se ve hermosa,así creció nuestra hija querida, el mejor Regalo que nos dió la vida.Por eso (nombre de los padres) te queremos invitara sus 15 Años donde no debes faltar.”

FRASE 10:“La vida es un mundo de fantasías,cada persona tiene sus sueños, ideales y alegrías.El mío era esperar este día y festejarlo contigo que eres tan especial en mi vida.Te invito a celebrar junto a mi familia queridamis quince años de vida.”

FRASE 9:“Gracias a Dios tengo unos padres a los que amo por darme la vida,y con el orgullo de ser su hija hoy dejo de ser su niñita consentida,y paso a ser su princesa querida.”

FRASE 8:“A tí por ser especial, en lo que llevo de Vida siempre voy a recordar el gran sueño añorado.Por eso quiero que seas parte de mis lindos quince años.”

FRASE 7:“En este día tan alegre con un sol esplendoroso,es el día maravilloso de mi gran celebración.Hoy como una princesa y radiante de alegríavoy a festejar el día de mis QUINCE AÑOS DE VIDA.”

FRASE 6:“Entre música y alegría, corazones felices, flores multicolores, y con la dulce compañia de todos mis grandes amores.Celebro mis quince años llena de ilusiones.Para compartir mis sueños y hacer una linda fiesta.Quiero contar contigo para que sea mi noche perfecta.”

FRASE 5:“Soñé para mis quince años un mundo distinto y mejor.Y quiero festejar con los seres queridos, y tú eres uno de ellos.Por eso te invito a mis magnificos 15 años.”

FRASE 4:“Cuando era niña pensaba en el día de mis 15 años.Ahora pienso en como seria estar ese día a tu ladocelebrando juntos mí sueño más deseado.Por eso te invito a mi fiesta de 15 años.”

FRASE 3:“A todos los seres más queridos que forman parte de mi vida,quiero que celebren conmigo mis 15 años de vida.Tu eres uno de ellos, por eso no puedes faltar.Nos vemos a esta hora: (hora del evento).Y en este lindo lugar: (lugar del evento).”

FRASE 2:“Hoy después de 15 años lloro de alegría por el hogardonde crecí, y por la maravillosa familiaque cada día hacen mi vida muy feliz.Por eso te invito a celebrar conmigo mis 15 años de vida.”

FRASE 1:“Quiero invitarte a ti, por ser tan especial en mi vida,a celebrar conmigo y junto a mi familia,mis quince años de vida.”

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CÓMO elaBORaR uN MeNÚ PaRa Tu fieSTaLa planificación del menú para tu fiesta de 15 años, aunque suene extraño, puede definir toda la celebración. Incluso, no es necesario escoger el menú completo para comenzar, simplemente la elección de unos canapés o bocadillos pueden ser el paso inicial que dé comienzo al resto de la comida. El menú se puede dividir en: la entrada, los aperitivos y el postre.

CONSEJOS PRÁCTICOSPara la elaboración de tu menú debes considerar el presupuesto con que cuentas, de manera tal que no hagas gastos excesivos que puedan lastimar considerablemente tu bolsillo. Además, establece la cantidad de invitados, dentro de estos cuantos son jóvenes y cuantos son adultos. Esta información es necesaria porque en algunas familias le dan mayor importancia a las comidas que a las bebidas.

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Por otro lado, planifica una amplia variedad de sabores y texturas. Incluye una diversa mezcla de ingredientes, tratando de no repetirlos en los diferentes platos y piensa en el color y la presentación de cada uno de ellos. También, trata de no sobrecargar con calorías y no escatimes con las porciones. Se calculan 10 bocadillos por persona. La bebida sin alcohol van de 3 a 4 vasos por invitado y una botella de vino sirve para 5 o 6 vasos aproximadamente.

PLATILLOS A OFRECERCon respecto al menú y platillos, podemos definirlos a partir de clasificaciones específicas. Por ejemplo, se puede organizar platos sofisticados, como platos de carnes, salseados, pastas completas o incluso partir de una tabla de quesos y frutas secas o quizás caviar y mariscos, para determinar el estilo inicial de tus 15 años en cuanto a la comida.

Como se trata de tu cumpleaños, el pastel o la tarta forma parte principal del menú y se terminan las comidas con el corte del pastel. De lo contrario, se debe presentar una mesa con diferentes postres para que los invitados puedan degustar de una amplia gama de sabores dulces como cierre de la fiesta.

MENÚ TIPO BUFFETSLos buffets son una manera fácil de proveer a tus invitados de una variedad de platillos. Sin embargo, la gente tiende a comer más en un buffet que en una comida formal, por lo que, el buffet tal vez termine costando más que un servicio de comida por plato. Un buffet de canapés permite a los invitados platicar de forma casual mientras comen.

Los buffets más populares de canapés incluyen cáscaras de papa, dedos de pollo, papas a la francesa, mini quiches de tocino, bolitas de queso con jalapeño, tomates cherry asados, fruta picada, palitos de vegetales y gran variedad de salsas y aderezos. Un buffet dulce popular incluye galletas, brownies y nueces cubiertas de chocolate. Las bebidas pueden ser agua, café, té, jugo y sodas.

MENÚ TIPO GOURMETUn menú de gourmet funciona muy bien en una fiesta elegante, sobre todo si se hace por la noche. Para la celebración de tus 15 años, necesitarás una gran cantidad de comida todos tus invitados y amigos. El platillo principal puede incluir filete de salmón glaseado con chabacano, pechuga de pollo horneada con queso azul o corazones de alcachofa y piccata de pollo.

Los platillos al centro pueden incluir varas de espárragos con prosciutto, corazones de alcachofa a la plancha, bisquets de queso feta y pimienta, canapés de salmón con queso crema y romero. Además de un elegante pastel de cumpleaños, los postres pueden ser pastelillos con relleno de chocolate, tartaletas con frutas de la temporada, pudín de nuez envinado y sorbete de fresa con menta.

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eleMeNTOS BÁSiCOS eN la DeCORaCiÓNUna de las mayores preocupaciones en la organización de una fiesta, es sin duda, la decoración del lugar.

Si ya tienes algunas ideas para tu fiesta, entonces debes ir pensando en qué detalles decorativos deberás utilizar. En esta oportunidad te daremos algunos consejos para conocer los elementos básicos que no pueden faltar en la decoración de tus 15 años.

LAS FLORESEn cuanto a las flores, éstas son una excelente opción para la decoración de tu fiesta. Puedes usarlas en la entrada del salón colocando dos grandes ramos de flores naturales o artificiales, recuerda que los tonos de los mismos deben ir acorde con los colores que hayas seleccionado para tu decoración en general. También es recomendable que en algunas áreas en donde estarán los invitados coloques diversos arreglos florales para ambientar el salón.

GLOBOSOtro elemento que debes tomar en cuenta son los globos, con ellos puedes decorar paredes, columnas, incluso la parte alta del salón si deseas un toque más original. Deben tener los tonos característicos del vestido, zapatos o cualquier otro accesorio que lleves. Todo dependerá de tu exigencia, también

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con los globos puedes agruparlos y obtener las formas que desees, además puedes usar los que son hechos con material metálico los cuales permiten más duración y crean efectos estupendos.

LETRERO O ÍMAGEN DE BIENVENIDAEste tipo de detalles en la entrada es importante porque tal vez sea la primera impresión de los invitados con respecto a la decoración de la fiesta. Puede que sea utilizada la imagen de la quinceañera con un escrito de bienvenida. Algunas chicas sólo prefieren colgar un letrero hecho en cualquier material muy creativo y por supuesto, combinarlo con la decoración del salón.

LA MESA PRINCIPALGeneralmente es el espacio donde se coloca la torta, los arreglos florales y toda la decoración que va acorde con la fiesta. Allí, se realza aún más los accesorios y decoraciones para que puedan deslumbrar a los asistentes. Sin olvidar que también es el espacio donde estarán los invitados a la hora de cantar el cumpleaños feliz.

CENTROS DE MESAEs importante pensar en un buen centro de mesa para tu celebración, porque es una pieza clave de la decoración de tu fiesta de 15 años. Puedes usar cualquier tipo de material, desde flores, envases de cristal, botellas de vino, incluso está de moda la nota ecológica; hasta los materiales de desecho o reciclados son una buena opción para decorar. Por último, es recomendable que los centros de mesa sean de un tamaño estándar para que no incomode la vista a los asistentes.

LA MANTELERÍAEs importante recordar que el mantel, las servilletas y el adorno de las sillas, deben combinarse en diseño y tonalidades, siendo los más habituales los de color blanco o las diversas tonalidades del crema. Ello no quiere decir que no exista mantelería en rojo, azul, amarillo o de otros colores llamativos que también puedas usar. Todo dependerá del tipo de fiesta que estés organizando.

Si es temática, la mantelería debe ir a tono con el tema y si se trata de una fiesta elegante debes tomar en cuenta las combinaciones y asegurar que todo luzca refinado y con distinción.

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The art of the CenterpieceHow many times have you been to a wedding reception and wished you could take a table centerpiece home?

All the same, nothing adds more instant vivacity to a table than a beautiful centerpiece. There are many elements that can do go into choosing the right centerpiece for your celebration, so we’ve broken the process down for you!

Flowers or no flowers? Of course, flowers are the natural first choice for wedding centerpieces, but don’t be afraid to get creative. Simple candle arrangements work wonders, too; and never underestimate the power of a centerpiece cake.

The single centerpiece vs. the collective centerpiece: Sure, nothing says elegant quite like an amazing floral arrangement in a single tall, glass vase dripping with crystals. But maybe you want something a little more toned down for your reception. For that, we’d highly recommend a collective centerpiece! Instead of one vase of calla lilies, you might try mini flower bouquets and vary the vases by table. If you’re doing a woodland theme, you might find inspiration from this arrangement by The Budding Tree – which incorporates candles and wood stumps with gorgeous floral/berry arrangements. Vases, frames, flowers and candles can all be used to create a full landscape for your tables!

Giving your centerpieces some meaning: Do you have a hobby that you share with your spouse? Have a fun “how we met” story? Try incorporating it into themed centerpieces. Framed photos of the two of you can also add a personal touch to each table.

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A few “rules” to rememberKeep in mind that your tables don’t all have to look the same. To add interest, you can choose two or three closely related styles for your centerpieces. Flowers that vary in height create an interesting décor contrast. One of the most important things to remember, however, is to avoid arrangements that are at the same height as your guests’ heads – you don’t want to keep them from seeing the bridal party or making conversation from across the table!

Above all, centerpieces come in a wide range of choices. Whether it’s over-the-top or a more modest arrangement, you just have to search for the option that is right for you and your wedding celebration.

THE BRIDAL BOUQUETThough some trends have blossom, and others wilt, one thing remains true: Flowers are a great way to make a highly personal statement.

Generally, the wedding style and formality you choose will influence, if not determine, the style of bouquet that you select. If you keep in mind the overall theme and style of your wedding, the perfect flowers will jump out at you. And it never hurts to do your homework - gather ideas from flower books and bridal magazines to find types and arrangements that appeal to you.

When you see a bouquet that appeals to you, ask yourself what you like about it. Is it the size, shape, color, style, the way the ribbon is wrapped around the stems? Is the bouquet composed of one kind of flower, or a garden’s worth? Visit florists or a flower market to see and smell as many varieties as you can. A bouquet should complement your personality, proportions, and attire, remaining in the general aesthetic theme of the day. Provide the florist with a photo of the dress and, if possible, a swatch of fabric - which is particularly useful when it comes to choosing the ribbon trim.

Another way to personalize your bouquet is to choose flowers that are expressive of your backgrounds and beliefs. Delve into your own family history and elevate the personal factor of your bouquet. Give your wedding flowers a homegrown flair by picking something you’d find in your mother’s garden or you may choose to carry a cluster of white French tulips because your grandmother did so.

Choosing colorful flowers that match your wedding palette is an obvious way to personalize your bouquet. Colorful adornments -- from ribbons and fabric to beads -- will make any bouquet meaningful. Experiment with monochromatic blooms and try adding color through the shape -- and shade -- of unusual additions, such as dark, rich berries, brilliant green succulents, or even jewel-tone sugared grapes. Just because you’ve picked a pretty green-and-purple combo for your wedding doesn’t mean your flowers need to follow suit. When it comes to bridal bouquets, white flowers are always a popular choice.

Along with your bouquet, you may choose to have bouquets for your bridesmaids. The bridesmaids’ arrangements often coordinate with those of the bride and are sometimes simply smaller versions of the bridal bouquet. Make sure flowers for the bridal party coordinate with, but not completely match, the attendant’s gowns - it’s easy for flowers to blend too well with the dresses when taking pictures.

In addition, mothers and grandmothers should always receive corsages, while fathers and grandfathers receive boutonnieres. The groomsmen’s boutonnieres should match the bridesmaids’ bouquets, and the groom’s boutonniere should consist of flowers used in the bride’s bouquet. Another way you can use flowers is as a “ thank you” for each wedding participant. A corsage or a boutonniere is a nice token of appreciation for the organist, soloist, guest book attendant or anyone else involved in your special day.

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Classic Cars 4 Classic PartiesIn our lives there are many events that we will remember, but one that will remain in your memory for a very long time is your especial day.

It is one of the biggest days of your life and a huge amount of time, thought and effort will go in to it, so much so that many people will spend six months to a year planning and preparing for this one day. At times, couples may make compromises on the way they get to and away from the church, but having spent so much time and effort of organizing a truly memorable day, leaving wedding transport until the last moment could something you regret at a later date.

More and more people are turning to using vintage cars for their special day as there are a number of great advantages. Cars built in the beginning half of the 1900’s were designed and built by craftsman, they wanted to build cars that were beautiful and had a style and character of their own. In those days cars were very much a luxury item so customers were more demanding and they also personalised the cars to their tastes, this means that cars from the same manufacturer are not the same.

So why use a vintage car on your wedding day? In a vintage car you aren’t just driven from one place to another, you are chauffeured in a car that was built for comfort with enough room to fit a wedding dress in it comfortably. Being chauffeured in a classic vintage car is an experience unlike any other. It’s not just a form of transport, but something to be enjoyed with loved ones.

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Colorful, Creative CupcakesFor today’s modern bride, nothing is off limits. It seems now, more than ever, that trend has begun to play just as big of a role as tradition in today’s wedding planning.

While cake is the traditional standby, most newlyweds and their guests look foward to indulging at the reception, cupcakes are proving to be just as tasty and beautiful as their more popular counterparts. They can be dipped, dolloped, shellacked, sprinkled and stacked any way a bride sees fit. Whether a couple is going for over the top or under the radar, cupcakes can give one incredible presentation at any wedding reception celebration. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding.

Since each cupcake is its own individual part, brides and grooms don’t have to be limited by flavor or design. They can easily provide a smorgasbord of vanilla, chocolate, caramel swirl, strawberry surprise and every taste in between without worry. There is everything from cupcake towers that could humble even the most ornate cakes to customized creations that are as simples as they are sweet.

Already cut and all ready to serve. Not to mention, their “aww” factor is off the charts! There’s just something about mini versions of anything that makes people go gaga. And although they may be miniature in size, they are still powerful in taste, making these one-of-kind mini cakes a catchy trend.

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just dessertsGone are the days when guests used to leave the reception early without having a little dessert - -which explains why today’s couples are putting more time and attention into choosing their wedding cake. It’s nice to know you’re in good hands - today’s pastry chefs and confectioners are creating cakes that not only are pleasing to the eyes, but tantalizing to the tastebuds. So take this opportunity to design a cake made especially for you, to reflect your uniqueness as a couple.

FINDING YOUR BAKERAlthough wedding cakes are the last item on the menu, they are usually one of the first to consider when you begin planning your wedding. You can begin to interview, taste test and compare licensed wedding cake companies up to a year in advance. At least six months before the wedding, you should reserve the services of a professional, but the actual design, flavor, and decorations need not be decided upon until one to two months before your wedding, depending

on the bakery.

Although wedding cakes are the last item on the menu, they are usually one of the first to consider when you begin planning your wedding. You can begin to interview, taste test and compare licensed wedding cake companies up to a year in advance. At least six months before the wedding, you should reserve the services of a professional, but the actual design, flavor, and decorations need not be decided upon until one to two months before your wedding, depending on the bakery. Begin your search for the perfect cake by feasting your eyes on as many cake photographs in bridal magazines as you can. Before you start interviewing cake designers, place a bookmark or post-it next to the cakes you really love. Once you’ve collected a few ideas, start comparing your favorites. Does a pattern start to emerge? Chances are, you’ll be drawn to a particular look or design element.

Once you’ve gathered up your favorite ideas, meet with several different decorators/bakers and ask to see samples of their work. Most will have a portfolio with photos of recently decorated cakes. And remember

that each decorator has his or her own

With a basic idea of your wedding style and theme, finding the perfect confectioner is a piece of cake!

style and strong suit – be sure to select the decorator that suits your personal style.

Once you’ve narrowed your search down, arrange for a tasting. Sometimes couples choose a beautiful cake but neglect to taste it. So call up the best bakeries you’ve found and let them know you’re considering them for your wedding. Most likely, they’ll want to schedule a time for you to come in and review their cake portfolio. Often bakeries will have open house tastings where brides are able to sample different cakes.

When you’ve made your decision it’s time to meet with your baker. Bring swatches of your bridesmaids dresses and/or samples of the flowers or colors used at the reception, as well as the cake designs you loved from bridal magazines. Many times a local baker can re-create a style or design you are particularly partial to. Don’t be afraid to take this opportunity to design a cake made especially for you, to reflect your uniqueness as a couple. When planning your wedding cake, take the decorator’s advice to heart. They have the years of experience behind them and know what works and what doesn’t. Ultimately you will have the final decision, after all, it’s your cake, your wedding and your money – but smart planning in the beginning will ensure a beautiful, enjoyable cake in the end.

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ONe ChaNCe fOR a MilliON MeMORieSWhile your wedding may be over in a few short hours, your wedding photos will be something you’ll treasure for the rest of your lives

Except for the groom, the photographer is arguably the most important wedding decision a bride will make during the planning process. The flowers may be fabulous, the setting may be romantic, the food may be delicious, the evening may be beautiful, and everyone in attendance may be moved to tears by the event. But your own memories of the celebration may begin to fade even before the flowers do. If you don’t have beautiful photographs you love, those memories and a few souvenirs will be all you have left of the day.

For the average couple and their families, the pressures of last minute preparations, entertaining so many guests, and the raw emotion of the day have a way of blurring the ceremony and reception. In fact, the portrait viewing may be the first chance you have to really see the results of all your planning. The color scheme and details you worked to coordinate, the location that had just the right ambiance, and the family and friends who brought their love and best wishes to share -- all of these elements combine to make a spectacle that is hard to appreciate until you can view it as the photographer does.

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Choosing an exceptional photographer is the best way to guarantee that you will be able to relive your wedding day for years to come. If you’ve ever considered handing the camera to a friend or family member, there are a hundred reasons not to. Sure, maybe there’s a family member or friend who dabbles in photography as a hobby. But before trusting this person with your memories, decide how important the photos are for you. Your cousin Jimmy may have a fancy new camera, but does he have the experience, the time, the attention span, and generosity to pull off an entire wedding? Does he know how to adjust to the low light in the church where you’re getting married? Does he have all the right lenses to get close-ups of the flowers and the wedding cake? Does he have the knowledge (and technology) to offer you touch-ups that are well done?

If you have doubts to any one of those questions, imagine how you’ll feel on the big day when you spy cousin Jimmy from the altar trying to fix a broken shutter! A professional wedding photographer will have the experience, the right equipment, and training to handle any situation.

MaTChiNG STYleSSeleCT YOuR STYleWith a little basic information about the different photographic styles, you can find which best appeals to you, and captures the essence of your wedding!Finding the right photography style for your wedding depends on one thing -- who you are. And because photographs are intensely personal, they should absolutely reflect your personal style. Make sure your pictures capture the essence of your wedding: the emotions, the loved ones and all the details, from beginning to end.

In order to get photos that will best reflect your personal style - and make you feel warm and fuzzy for years to come - arm yourself with some basic information about the different photographic styles and which appeals to you. You may hear photographers refer to their style as “ photojournalistic” or “ traditional.” Here’s a little glossary to help you understand what these terms mean.

Traditional or Formal (Posed) Wedding Photography: Traditional photography arranges key players, such as the bride, groom, their parents and the bridal party into formal poses. The end result is a traditional album brimming with classic shots: you and your parents, the bridal party, you and your husband, hand over hand, cutting the cake.

A professional wedding photographer will have experience and training in how to pose people. While candid photography should be part of every photographer’s repertoire, traditional posed portraits always make it into mom and dad’s albums.

For this, finding a photographer who excels in formal portraiture is a must. When you review portfolios, look for relaxed faces,

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bright eyes and genuine smiles. Portraits are, by nature, posed. But that doesn’t mean they must be stiff or contrived. An experienced photographer will know how to make even staged shots look inspired. And you can count on a professional wedding photographer to use the correct gear to photograph that special grouping.

Although the popularity of photojournalism is growing, formal portraits are still wedding day must haves. Photojournalism is a style of photography that uses artfully composed candid shots to tell your love story. A photojouranlistic approach will capture your wedding in a similar way to a newspaper photojournalist. You can expect to see photos that are a bit angled, edgy, taken from different perspectives and there will be a lot of details -- like the cake with a blurred group of people as a backdrop. Wedding guests will be unknowingly captured with a long telephoto lens and every emotion will be captured.

Your photographer catches these candid moments as he finds them, and often they turn out to be the most descriptive and emotional photos of the day. Look for portfolios that capture emotions, and evoke a sense of history and movement. Their pictures should unveil relationships intuitively, honestly, and naturally.

Artistic or creative Wedding PhotographyMany photographers try to be as creative as possible -- especially with the romantic portraits. That means they’ll try things like laying the bouquet across the ground and photographing the couple dancing. They may try to use a fisheye lens to make the world look round, with the couple dancing as though they are above the earth. These images can be fun or emotional. Finding someone who will use at least some creative techniques is important because they can be the most interesting images in your wedding album -- something to dazzle people as they view your album.

Black & White photos versus color photosBecause many of today’s photographers shoot digital, they possess the luxury of converting color pictures to black and white after they’re shot. Your photographer will usually go through the images and choose the ones they think will look best in black and white, and then do the conversions. Many photo editing programs will allow you to do these conversions easily however, they don’t allow you to set specific adjustments to ensure the tones look perfect or and the flowers appear as vibrant as they were. A professional will know the right treatments to use on each photo. Black-and-white photos add instant sophistication to any shot, and remain popular with brides everywhere. Although your photographer will most likely be shooting in color, ask for a few shots in traditional black-and-white. Vibrant and descriptive, color photographs are also less expensive than black-and-whites. Even if you prefer black and white, it’s nice to have some color photos so you’ll have a visual record to remind you of your bouquet’s perfect shade of blue.

Yet another option, sepia tone photos, offer a range of rich browns, and give a look of old world elegance to your wedding photos. To make an unforgettable album all the more unique, consider a set of timeless sepia prints to evoke an irresistible sense of nostalgia.

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With hand-tinted photos, your photographer can add subtle accents of color to your black-and-white photographs. Imagine a stunning black-and-white bridal portrait, with your bouquet of gerbera daisies providing a dramatic splash of magenta. Or hand-tint a favorite black-and-white with a splash of soft color.

Remember this: No style is particularly better than another it’s all a matter of preference. Finding the right photography style for your wedding depends on one thing who you are. Most couples eventually decide on a combination a combination of photojournalism and traditional photogra-phy should suit your fashionable tastes. But as artistic as you get, don’t forget to get at least a few portraits if not for yourself then for parents and grandparents. Classic shots never go out of style.

TRaSh The DReSSIt’s been called the latest craze.It’s been called crazy.It’s been called a lot of things.

So what’s really behind thispost-nupital trend that’ssweeping the nation? We got the dirt!

Imagine a beautiful glowing bride, adorned delicately in her crushed organza wedding dress; her hair and makeup just perfect; and a stunning tiara to top it all off.

With her look just right, looking like the day she got married, she sets herself loose in the streets, alleys, wading pools and parks of Northeast Ohio; tramping down some of the city’s dirtiest downtown back alleys with her white gown dragging on the ground. All the while, the shutter clicks away, capturing every carefree moment. Her once-cherished wedding dress - soaking wet, blackened with city soot - had seen better days.

This is but one scenario of a growing number of modern brides making new, and some may argue slightly heartbreaking, use of their wedding dresses. And they’re taking the iconic image of the pristine wedding whites and, well, getting down and dirty with it. So why would a bride deliberately destroy or damage her dress? It’s called trashing the dress and it’s the latest twist in wedding photography - or alternatively, anti-wedding tradition, depending on who you talk to.

Days, weeks or even a year after the actual wedding day, brides zip themselves back into their gorgeous dress once more for a final farewell photo to the gown she spent months obsessing over. Only instead of posing in some predictably idyllic setting, the picture is shot in a scroungy back alley, a mossy lake, or even her bathtub! These so-called Trash the Dress photo sessions see brides in their whites frolicking on beaches, letting the tide sweep over them, climbing trees, taking five on dirty sidewalks or tromping in mud puddles.

The brides say it’s liberating, relieves wedding stress and is a unusual way to capture moments in her dress that aren’t so stiff, like the traditional snaps taken on the wedding day. Many modern brides say it’s an expression of their commitment to their groom; all the while choosing to place more value in the memories of the big day than the dress itself. Brides willing to trash the dress are adventurous; risk-takers who want out-of-this-world pictures. While some brides opt for a mild trashing that can be erased with a decent dry cleaning, others go for full destruction.

The photographers who snap the dirty pics say it’s art, it’s cathartic, it’s creative and a practical way to get more use from the one-day wedding dress. It’s not so much about trashing the dress, it’s about the images and the memories that come out of it.

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let’s DanceWhen it comes to music, you don’t want to make any concessions.You can cram into a too-small limo, stumble through your vows and even enjoy a too-well-done steak – at the end of the day, you’re going to remember the fun you had at your wedding and not a few minor details. But when it comes to the music, you don’t want to make any concessions.

Your DJ will be the arbiter of your party, single-handedly making the decisions that bring out the craziest, funniest and romantic best in you and your guests at your reception. You want to ensure a night of great music and great memories. So, as with all vendors, ask the right questions and make sure you are a good match before you commit. Here are some things to keep in mind when meeting with your potential DJ.

The Vibe: When you walk into the office, are you at an office or at someone’s home? How do you feel? Is the meeting friendly, or transactional? Do they take the time to get to know you and your fiancé as a couple, or just dive into the package options? Do they ask about your music tastes? The difference between feeling like a client and feeling like another customer is important, and it may be indicative of the service you’ll be provided.

The Playlist: The DJ may have all the songs you want to hear in his catalog, but how are you going to convey that to him? Is there an online song-management system? Forms to fill out? What is the deadline to have your requests submitted? If desired songs are not available, will the DJ obtain them?

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The Equipment: Take a listening test. Ask what grade of speakers and subwoofers they have and if they have backups, if need be. See how their DJ system works for queuing up songs, fading them in and out and changing the song.

The Packages & Paperwork: Be sure to review all sound package options – including the services, number of hours, prices and payment schedule. When you’ve found the service that meets your needs, like every vendor, be sure to sign the contract and get a copy. All that’s left to do is dance.

Band vs. DJ vs. iPodIt’s the music that makes the party. Here’s how to pick the best playlist provider for your wedding receptionWith multiple music-making options at different price points to choose from, selecting the method that’s right for your event may seem a little daunting. To help get your planning back in tune, here are the upsides and downsides to the three most popular choices.

Bands: There aren’t many opportunities in life to have live musicians performing just for you, says WeddingChannel.com editor

Amy Eisinger. “With a band you’re really giving your guests a great show, and your reception will likely feel higher-end.” Bands are also typically experts at whatever style of music they specialize in, notes Eisinger.

On the downside, good bands are the most expensive way to go. According to the last annual Real Weddings Survey, the average cost for a band in 2013 was $3,000, and fees can vary widely depending on the city you live in, how long the band plays, and the number of musicians.

In addition, most bands are limited to a particular genre and may charge extra if they have to learn a new song, adds Valarie Kirkbride, owner of Cleveland-based Kirkbrides Wedding Planning & Design. “I also find that a lot of bands don’t do as well with the wedding announcements.”

DJs: Most experienced wedding DJs are excellent emcees and can handle all the important announcements, as well as the timing of events, says Kirkbride. As for the music itself, brides and grooms can provide the DJ with a playlist (and do-not-play list) to increase the chances that they will only hear their favorite songs across a wide range of genres all night long, says Eisinger.

Couples also can instruct the DJ to accept or not accept guest requests, and the DJ can handle any equipment issues that may develop. On the flip side, a DJ generally won’t have the unique impact that a band does, says Kirkbride, and it’s impossible to guarantee that he or she won’t start playing music that you didn’t approve. The result may be an empty dance floor or guests who actually leave to escape the terrible music.iPods: Filling an iPod with your favorite music is a way to ensure you only hear the tunes you want to hear, and it’s by far the cheapest option if your venue already has sound equipment, says Eisinger. It can work well at smaller, more casual weddings, especially if the couple makes DJing themselves part of the festivities.

But if your venue doesn’t have a nice sound system available, you may have to shell out major bucks to rent one or buy your own.

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“And it isn’t just press Play and go,” says Eisinger. You’ll have to designate someone to start and stop songs for particular events and adjust the volume if, for example, a speech is taking place. An iPod also can’t read the crowd, which means you may end up with an empty dance floor if your song selections are falling flat. Add to that the possibility of technical difficulties, warns Kirkbride. Who wants to be stuck fiddling with equipment when they should be cutting a rug?

The first Dance: a Class actDance lessons will help any bride and groom show off their moves confidently

Group Lessons vs. Private: Not sure whether you’d rather practice promenading with a crew or solo? Group lessons will likely be less expensive, and can help you conquer anxiety about dancing around other people, says Yolanda Crous, features director for Brides magazine. Bud Walters, a dance instructor who worked with the Arthur Murray and Fred Astaire studios before founding Cincinnati-based Ballroom Dancing by Bud Walters, particularly likes including both sets of parents in the lessons.

“Everyone gets comfortable with each other and works on their ‘necessary’ dances,” he says. On the other hand, both Walters and Crous note that with private classes you’ll have the instructor’s undivided attention, which means you’ll likely get the hang of the steps far faster and can practice to your actual first-dance song.

Action Plan: To avoid ending up in what he calls the “Frankenstein Butt Hugger” — groom’s hands on bride’s waist, bride’s hands on groom’s shoulders and you slowly rock yourselves (and your guests) to sleep — Walters’ three-lesson formula for beginners focuses on teaching men to lead and women to follow, with a variety of steps and simple spins, and a few dramatically romantic “Oh, baby” moments that couples can mix up on the fly. If you’re a bit more experienced, sign on for a few more classes and surprise your guests with something fast and fun, like a swing, samba or tango, says Crous.

Dress comfortably for your classes; however, if your dress will be a full ball gown, Walters recommends wearing a crinoline while practicing so that your fiancé knows how far away he’ll need to stand. Women also should wear the shoes they plan to dance in on their wedding day (or a comparable height), and men should sport leather-soled footwear rather than sneakers.

Ideally, you should start lessons about two or three months before the wedding, Crous says – early enough to nail your moves but not so far ahead that you forget them.

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¿en qué momento debe bailar el vals la quinceañera?Luego de tu entrada triunfal y que se haya realizado el cambio de la zapatilla por el tacón alto, debes empezar a bailar el vals con tu papá, tu abuelo o un tío cercano.

¿Cómo se debe bailar el vals?: Este es un ritmo muy sencillo a tres tiempos en un compás, debes tener una pose elegante y erguida. Debes tratar de no mover ni los hombros, ni los brazos, ni las caderas. La mano derecha del caballero se sitúa en la espalda de la chica y con la otra se toman de la mano; mientras tú apoyas tu brazo izquierdo sobre el caballero.

¿El baile sorpresa es antes o después del vals?: Después del vals, ya que la primera pieza la bailas con tu padre y luego el baile sorpresa con el chambelán que escogiste para la noche. ¿Con quién puedo bailar el vals si no tengo papá?: Lo más recomendable es que sea la figura más cercana a lo que sientes como papá, es decir, un abuelo, un tío o un padrino.

¿Qué tipo de baile se puede realizar en los 15 años?: La etiqueta dice que debes iniciar con un vals, en algunos países al vals le sigue el paso doble; para luego realizar el baile sorpresa donde puedes mezclar un poco de cada ritmo que te gusta o realizar uno referente a la temática de tu fiesta. ¿Puedo reemplazar el vals por otro tipo de baile?: Te aconsejamos iniciar con un vals porque es un momento importante para el padre, padrinos y tíos cuando ellos bailan contigo, mientras que habrá otros bailes que puedas disfrutar con tus amigos y primos.

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Ellidas Bridal 42

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Debbies Laser & Make Up 57

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DJ Nereo 106

Sonido Latino Houston 117

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El Quetzal Bakery 93

Meb Cakes 91

Farah’s Fountain 76

MariaEnela 89

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Jaqui Photography 100

JL Photography 98

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True Photography 96

Fuente de ChocolateFarah’s Chocolate Fountain 76

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InvitacionesInvitaciones Camila 65

M&J Creations 63

Nuva’s Creations 61

Yes Invitations 62

LimosinasRoyal Carriages Limousine Inc 87

Maquillaje ProfesionalAracelys Hair Style 54

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Hollywood Cuts 53

Patty Divas Hairstyle 55

PastelesArandas Bakery 95

El Quetzal Bakery 93

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Receptions HallsAlegria Gardens 26

El Porton Reception Hall 25

Fratelis Reception Hall 11

Imperial Banquet Hall 7

Imperio Ball Room 19

La Fontaine Reception Hall 9

La Palapa Party Place 30

Los Alcatracez Reception Hall 17

Mamaritas Ballroom 23

Memories Reception Hall 27

Moments Reception Hall 24

Monte Bello Reception Hall 21

Vianey’s Reception Hall 29

RecordatoriosInvitaciones Camila 65

M&J Creations 63

Nuva’s Creations 61

Yes Invitations 62

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