Become the Bride of Frankenstein With the Monster Bride Costume This Halloween

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Monster Bride costumes get their inspiration from the horror movies "The Bride of Frankenstein" and "Bride of the Monster." "The Bride of Frankenstein" is a sequel to the original movie about a doctor who wants to create life but created a monster instead. In this film, Frankenstein's mentor Pretorius returns and forces him to create a Bride for the Monster. He succeeds in his work of bringing the Bride to life by using lightning but when confronted with the Monster, she is scared of him. Unable to accept this rejection, the Monster destroys Frankenstein's laboratory and kills himself, along with the Bridge and Pretorius.

In the film "Bride of the Monster," the woman is the reporter who investigates a series of disappearances that she believes are due to a monster. In reality, these were caused by a mad scientist who wanted to produce an army of super humans using atomic energy. However, when he sees the reporter, he wanted to transform her into a super human who will be his bride. Fortunately, the scientist's assistant falls in love with her and he betrays his master. As a result, the scientist becomes a monster and dies in an atomic explosion.

The most common Monster Bride costumes are based on "The Bride of Frankenstein," and as such, the hairstyle used is often copied from the conical hairdo of Frankenstein's bride that has white streaks of lightning on the left side and the right side. However, because of the difficulty of getting this kind of hairdo, some costumes for children and adults do away with this trademark and simply use a conical hat to conceal the hair. Like the Frankenstein Monster, mechanical bolts can be seen protruding on both sides of the head through the hat. The Monster Bride can also wear a dress, gloves and pantyhose featuring the famous stitches seen on the Monster. Furry boots are used to complete the costume.

For those who want to really copy the looks of the Bride of Frankenstein, the monster wig is indispensable. There are several such wigs available from online stores and they can be made of synthetic fiber with the characteristic streaks of lightning. However, most Monster Bride costumes come complete with the wig, and a white dress with streaks of black and blue. The usual stitching to denote that this particular person has been patched up to create monster is usually evident. Combine this costume with a Frankenstein costume to become the monster couple this Halloween!

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Become a Top Wedding Planner - Don't Become a Victim of These 5 Deceitful Business Practices

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Wedding planners and other wedding vendors are often targets for unscrupulous business practices.

Here are 5 situations you need to be aware of and avoid:

1) A bride and groom from another country emails you asking you to be their wedding planner

The email tells you they found you on the Internet, were very impressed and want to hire to you to plan their wedding when they move into your area to start a job or go to school. They offer to send you a cashier's check for more than the amount of your fee and ask you to pay another vendor with the extra money. Most people assume that all cashier's checks are good but that is not true. Also, these checks actually could take weeks to clear, beyond the time in which you would need to pay their "vendor." Do not accept cashier's checks and never accept checks with large amounts of extra money that you need to pay to someone else.

2) You get an email or phone call saying you have been voted "The Best Wedding Planner in Your City"

I once received an email telling me I won an award and offering to sell me a $200 plaque to for my office. The company was selling plaques! Another time someone offered to sell me an advertising opportunity in a magazine so I could tell people about the award they gave to me. Do not be tricked by these fake awards.

3) An official-sounding business bureau calls to say people are asking about your business

A representative from a company who says they investigate consumer complaints says someone has inquired about your business, wanting to know if there had been any complaints against you. They, of course, are not able to share the details. But if you want their support against complaints in the future, you can purchase an annual membership for a few hundred dollars.

4) Wedding and event planning schools tell you that you are the perfect candidate

You fill out an online questionnaire to see if you would make a good wedding planner and the school that posts the form tells you that you would be perfect, just sign up for their certification course. You do not need a certification to become a wedding planner. If you decide you want to take an online course, make sure you know what you are getting for your money. Many schools are very expensive and don't offer personal contact, have few training materials, don't have trained instructors and are not available for questions. Ask for references and check the Internet for comments about any schools you are considering before you enroll.

5) An online event referral directory emails you and says people are looking for more information about your business

They say you could be getting referrals but they don't have full information about your business so they are turning people away. In order to get a referrals and a full listing, you need to become a paying member of their site.

If you get requests from potential clients that sound unusual or are offered business opportunities that ask you for money, do some research before you proceed. Check the Internet to see if others have encountered similar situations. Also, always trust your gut. If you feel the offer could be dishonest, it probably is.

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A Relaxed Bride is a Happy Bride - How to Unwind With a Spa-Themed Bridal Shower

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Let's face it, every bride-to-be needs some pampering! Planning a wedding can be stressful, with all of the coordinating, last minute changes, and a myriad of people to try to please. Typically most of this stress falls on the bride, who ends up walking down the aisle exhausted and frazzled. When planning this special woman's bridal shower, keep this in mind and consider using a bath or spa theme for the shower to give her a chance to step out of the whirlwind she's caught up in.

This theme can take a few different forms depending on the number of shower guests and the bride's preferences. For a very small group, a day at the spa could make for a very fun outing! Instead of bringing gifts, each guest chips in to help pay for the bride's spa treatments that day. Everyone can enjoy a day at the spa and the bride can relax and enjoy the worry-free attention she's getting. This type of shower works well when the guests consist of immediate family or very close friends. If you want you can make a day of it and plan a night out on the town as well!

While this plan requires a bit of set up to book everyone's appointments, you could forego the day at the spa and still promote the bride's relaxation. You can do this by adding a note on each shower invitation requesting that a small part of the gift include a bath product for the bride. You could even provide examples, such as nail files, bubble bath, massage oil, facial masks, a luxurious hand towel, foot soak, and the list goes on. This way, the bride still gets items that she needs for her home, and she gets a few treats as well, to encourage her to take some time for herself in the days and weeks leading up to the wedding.

A great way to thank your guests for attending and celebrating with the bride is to give them small bath bridal shower favors. Many options are available for a range of budgets, including foam toe separators, decorative soaps and fun nail files. Candles are also a wonderful option as well.

A bath-themed bridal shower can be a wonderful way to add some relaxation to everyone's day. Every woman likes to be pampered, and getting the bride-to-be to relax for a day can be one of the best gifts she can receive. Make the day fun and worry-free, and remember to enjoy yourself as well!

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