Summer is here and along with it the summer wedding of your dreams! We’ve put together a quick know-how guide to nailing your summer wedding so guests will remember it for years to come.

Hair: First and foremost (following the dress) hair is one of the biggest focal points in bridal looks. There are huge varieties of styles to go for, including: an updo, hair extensions, luxuriant curls, stunning waves, sleek, stylish, avant-garde and classic chic – all of which we cater for here at Essexy Hair. Although it seems like a real challenge choosing your perfect look, the best way to decide is to look through as many looks as possible! Getting the right hair look can be essential in perfecting your overall look, here you can find some top summer 2017 hair picks from Glamour. The choices can be bewildering however at Essexy Hair we offer trials to perfect your big day look.

Extensions: If you’re worried about not quite having ‘wedding worthy’ hair, another option is hair extensions. Hair extensions can add length as well as thickness creating your perfect wedding hair. Essexy hair uses Wonderful Hair Extensions which are double drawn to create thickness as well as being 100% human hair meaning they can be styled however you like on your big day.

Summer Glow: Skin. Even before make up, getting your skin in good condition can take time before your wedding. Dirt and oils and cause imperfections in your complexion. Get your skin flawless and camera ready by following these three steps:

1. Remove – Remove all traces of make up at night in order to keep your skin clean and oil free. Products like Garnier’s Micellar Water and Benefit’s B.Right! will gently remove makeup without the need to rub or rinse.

2. Cleanse – Balms and oil based cleansers are recommended for your evening routine. Products such as Simple’s Foaming Cleanser will leave your skin feeling fresh as well as being perfect for sensitive skin.

3.  Moisturize – This is an essential for all skin types, a lack of moisture causes the skin to become dry and prone to wrinkles. Click here for Elle Magazine’s top moisturizer products.

The Wedding: Entertainment A summer wedding is always something special so why not celebrate with live music? As guests will often be outside at summer weddings, live music is a great way to entertain guests and create a great mood around your wedding day. Why not have a festival theme to accompany the summer weather? Companies such as Love Music Entertainment provide a variety of live acts local to Essex, from Amy Winehouse tributes to 80s classics! Check out some of their acts here.

You can view some alternative wedding entertainment ideas here, which include festival themes, close-up magicians, cocktail makers and casino games!