Your Wedding Manicure: What Do Your Nails Say About You?

Celebrities are often at the forefront of the latest trends in fashion, and this particular one is no different: funky, elaborate nail decorations that range from cute and tongue-in-cheek, like Rihanna's, to subtle and sophisticated, like JLo's. Even Lindsay Lohan has gotten in on the action, although you definitely don't want to take a cue from her on your wedding day.

If you're looking for those intricate details as part of your bridal manicure, especially if you have a bit of an artistic streak, you may want to try the Sally Hansen Nail Pen, an inexpensive way to achieve similar results without having to shell out major bucks at a salon. Just keep these tips in mind: a flowery, feminine design like the one Jennifer Lopez sports might be better suited for your ceremony than Rihanna's smilies or Lindsay's wild-child nails.

Brides, tell us what you think! Is a trendy manicure something to toy with on your wedding day, or is the potential for a faux pas too great? What did you do with your nails on your big day? Click "Post a Comment" below, and tell us your manicure story.

~Kasey Brooks

Non-Alcoholic Cocktails for your Outdoor Wedding

Signature drinks are all the rage for wedding cocktail hours. Why not take this idea one step further by serving a refreshing and creative non-alcoholic beverage as guests arrive? Often, outdoor weddings require guests to sit in the sun for a spell waiting for the ceremony to start. Serving cool, colorful beverages is a nice touch that takes guests' comfort and well-being into consideration.

You can take a cue from trends in the business event industry as you discuss beverage concoctions with your caterer or bartender. According to this article from BizBash, fresh ingredients from the produce aisle are key to designing a custom "mocktail." Other out-of-the-ordinary ideas suggested by the mixologists interviewed include everything from tea drinks to hibiscus soda.

Having a do-it-yourself outdoor wedding? Here are some non-alcoholic beverage recipes you might try:

• Passion Fruit Spritzer
• Hibiscus Grape Iced Tea
• Lavender Lemonade