ENGAGED? // Now What...

Nudwear Fan & Friend - Engaged Thursday August 22, 2013

You've got the ring…and you’ve got the guy – congratulations! 

Now, here’s what to do once you’ve bagged your sparkler 

1. Make an announcement. This is important news and not to be distributed lightly, so a Facebook update just won’t do. Categorise your family and friends and call them in order, then move on to the wider circle of people who will want to hear the news directly from you. Only then should you go online.

2. Get a manicure. Everyone, and we mean EVERYONE, will want to see that ring, so make sure your hand is in top condition – so that means manicures and hand moisturising to the max. Also ensure the ring size is correct – it makes a big difference. 

3. Get your ring insured. Nothing can replace the sentimental value your dazzler now embodies, but you’ll have peace of mind knowing that if the worst happens, you can get a replacement.

4. Perfect the proposal story. You’ll be asked the same question over and over again. So embrace it and fine-tune your romantic tale.

5. Estimate a date. Usually the very next question after the proposal story is: “When’s the big day then?” Even if you just name the month or in some cases year when you potentially want to tie the knot, it means guests can start making plans.

6. Get creative. It’s time to let your mind run wild with exciting ideas. Pinterest is great for inspiration.

7. Get serious. Once you’ve had a bit of time to dream about your perfect wedding, it’s time to come back down to reality and get on with the nitty gritty. Draw up an estimated guest list and decide your budget, which will lead to decisions on the venue.

8. Start saving. It’s time to have the talk with whoever will be funding the wedding. Remain realistic.

9. Create a wedding blog. Keep everyone in the know and get them excited for the upcoming nuptials by starting a blog or creating a Facebook page. Include information on the wedding date and venue. This way you avoid being pestered with questions from guests.

10. Relax with your fiancé. Take a deep breath and remember why you’re getting married.

WE WISH YOU THE BEST AND NOTHING LESS!

XX,

The Nüdwear Team

CREDIT: 1-10 Guide via Emirates Woman

Wedd's Day 4.0

IMAGE | VOGUE

A numbers game, share your special moments with guests and they’ll be just as swept away on your day as you two are! A play by play with dates that outline your love story will not only be great for guests, it will be adorable in pictures years to come. 

IMAGE | MATRIMONIO.IT

Table numbers are turned into dates and significant numbers that have impacted the two of your lives. Guests will eat it up! This will give each table something to toast to around the room and break the ice for new friendships to forge. 

(Add details about the table #'s significance below the number - or however you see fit!)

IMAGE | PROJECT WEDDING

Did you add a quirky touch to your tables/table numbers to get guest chatting? Tell us about it!

Email images & stories to info@nudwear.com to be featured in our Wedd's-Day re-occuring feature on Living The Nud Life!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

The NÜDWEAR Wedding: Our Wishes for Astrid

"Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts." 

- Charles Dickens

&

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."

- Unknown

We couldn't be more happy for you! We love you and wish you nothing but the best. 

Always,

Your Nudwear Team

Wedd's-Day 1.0

Help the fella’s fit in with a few masculine touches that will ease the nerves. 

A canoe is a great way to keep drinks cool and on display for a relaxed water-side rehearsal party.  

A cigar bar or a small scale swivel bar is a great way to give the groom’s guys their bonding time.

Happy Planning!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

Wedd's-Day {The Intro}

IMAGE | VOGUE

Whilst we excitedly work our way closer to our Co-Founder Astrid’s big wedding day in Mexico, we’ll be sharing our favourite new-found ways of breaking tradition with quirky guest book ideas, groomsman gifting, wedding themes and more. Follow along every Wedd's-Day and email us with ways you broke tradition at your wedding with a picture included to be shared on the blog!

Email images & stories to info@nudwear.com to be featured in our Wedd's-Day re-occuring feature on Living The Nud Life!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

Mean Green Smoothie Machine

Meanwhile wedding season is full swing, we more than understand that it's not just the brides working on getting their body into tip top shape. Come on! It is bikini season after all..

So with that in mind, we've pulled a favourite chart off of Pinterest to share with you the secret to a delicious smoothie. Green smoothies have been talked about over and over by many, but who has the time to listen and write down recipes? This easy picture planning guide tells you just what you need in a timely manner.

Check out this Fat Buster Smoothie by The Skinny Confidential here

Bottoms up! 

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

The Monday Mantra 10.0

Has it really already been a week? 

We can't believe it! What we can believe, is Elizabeth Taylor's mantra on diamonds... 

A few beauties to get your "head in the game" as most men would say...

{A few favourites}

We hope your week is as brilliant as these diamonds!

xx,

The Nüdwear Team

IN VOGUE: The Best Wedding Photos on VOGUE.COM

     With wedding season in full swing, we're completely swept away with the details of planning, attending and dreaming of our own wedded bliss! Vogue so kindly highlighted some of the best wedding photos archived on VOGUE.COM for us and we're swooning 100% over the beauty! The lighting, the romance, and not to mention the stunning set ups are all lust worthy. 

Whether you've already tied the knot, are planning your own wedding, or still dreaming of when the day will come - have a look through these photos and no matter the stage you're at, we're positive you'll fall just as madly in love as we have.

Something to remember when it comes to your wedding photography that is clearly evident below - no matter where you are in the world, your photos can be just as magical as you wish! With the right light, setting and poise, anything is possible. {pssst! Don't forget your Nüdwear seamless lingerie!}

JACQUETTA WHEELER + JAMES ALLSOPP'S WEDDING
LOCATION: KENT, ENGLAND
PHOTOGRAPHED BY ROBERT FAIRER

DYLAN LAUREN + PAUL ARROUET'S WEDDING
LOCATION: BEDFORD, NEW YORK
PHOTOGRAPHED BY SEBASTIAN KIM

SOLA KÀRADÓTTIR + DHANI HARRISON'S WEDDING
LOCATION: HENLEY-on-THAMES, ENGLAND
PHOTO: SAGA SIG

SOLA KÀRADÓTTIR + DHANI HARRISON'S WEDDING
LOCATION: HENLEY-on-THAMES, ENGLAND
PHOTO: SAGA SIG

CAROLINE TRENTINI + FABIO BARTLET'S WEDDING
LOCATION: ITAJAI, BRAZIL
PHOTOGRAPHED BY THIAGO BELLINI

CANDICE LAKE + DIDIER RYAN'S WEDDING
LOCATION: SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
PHOTO: LIZ HAM

DYLAN LAUREN + PAUL ARROUET'S WEDDING
LOCATION: BEDFORD, NEW YORK
PHOTOGRAPHED BY SEBASTIAN KIM

VANESSA TRAINA + MAXWELL SNOW'S WEDDING
LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO
PHOTO: SAMUEL LIPPKE & ALLAN ZENEDA FOR SAMUEL LIPPKE STUDIOS

x,

The Nüdwear Team

Wedding Day Do's {BEYOND THE CEREMONY}

A tribute to our Co-Founder Astrid's upcoming September wedding, we highlight 

Wedding Day Do's that go beyond the ceremony:

Do

Mix and match bridesmaid dresses to create a one-of-a-kind line up. Your friends will thank you for not forcing them all into the same dress, and you'll be happy when you see how natural and beautiful the pictures look years to come. 

 Do 

Opt for out of the ordinary centre pieces for the tables. Guests will love your attention to detail.

Do

Make him feel special on the day just as you do. It's easy for us ladies to get swept up in the moment... Send a romantic message to your groom - hand delivered by the flower girl - just before you make your grand entrance down the aisle. Butterflies will be sure to flutter... 

Do

Capture the smallest details by asking your photographer to catch the normally 'looked over' essentials of the day. The fragrance you wore and the earrings you donned on the day will turn out to be cute powder room pictures you can frame and display in your home. 

Thinking ahead: This detail shot may also inspire a "future daughter" to wear the same.

Do

Wear seamless lingerie. This day only happens once, meaning you've got one chance to get it right - unwanted lingerie lines just won't cut it... 

Do

Tell your photographer to capture key black and white moments as these will be priceless, picture perfect timeless treasures you'll always hold onto. Your dress will surely stand out, alluding the romance of the day. 

Do

Capture out of the ordinary pictures with your newly wedded hubby. Not all pictures from your wedding day need be serious - allow your personalities to shine, as this day isn't about impressing anyone but more so relishing in the fact that you've found the one person you're ready to spend the rest of your life with.. and you might as well start the rest of your life off with a bit of fun! 

Wishing all of the blushing brides out there the absolute best for their future, and wishing just the same to our very own Miss Astrid who will wed in hardly one month's time!

xx

The Nüdwear Team 

IMAGES: PINTEREST