Many brides ultimately decide to have their wedding in their hometown, whether it be for convenience or sentimental reasons. But for Susie Osei of Mount Prospect, Illinois, her home is everything. So much so in fact that she decided to marry the man of her dreams (who she started dating in high school!) on the exact street she grew up on, and where her parents still live to this day, according to Good Morning America.

“We just wanted to get married, be around people we love and have a big party,” the bride told the news site.

Sadly, Osei’s mother struggles with Alzheimer’s, so the bride and groom wanted to get married as soon as possible in order for her mother to be able to truly enjoy the wedding.

“Me and Miles have been dating since high school and we pretty much always knew that we were going to get married so we didn’t really put a lot of pressure on it,” the bride explained. “My mom has Alzheimer’s. She was diagnosed four or five years ago when she was 52. In the past couple years I think it became more apparent to Miles that more than anything else, it being extravagant or waiting for a time when we’re less busy, it was important to us that she be there for the wedding.”

With the bride and groom both being in grad school, having enough free time to plan a wedding was hard to come by. And that’s where Osei’s neighbors came in to save the day.

“My block is crazy. We all grew up together and are very, very close-knit,” Osei said about her hometown neighborhood. “We always have block parties on the 4th of July. It’s been something like 80 years we’ve been doing this block party. For Christmas we all put mini Christmas trees out in the front yard. We all do cookie exchanges and decorate them together and take a little bit of each other’s cookies.”

And now, after all of those holiday celebrations, it was Osei’s turn to be celebrated. With some from her dad, her neighbors corralled together to throw the sweetest hometown block party wedding we’ve seen yet.

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“My dad sent them all an email not really asking them because in his mind we had already decided that’s what we were going to do,” Osei said. “We have a couple of new neighbors that I didn’t grow up with, so he sent a general email letting them know about me and Miles and that I grew up on the block and to make sure everybody was OK with it.”

More than just being “OK with it,” Osei’s neighbors were more than happy to help out.

“Everybody just responded with total love. There was no issues, everyone just wanted to help. Everyone was saying we could use their lawn and use their trees and offered to help.”

The result? Absolute block party perfection that was full of family, friends, AND neighbors. See all of the gorgeous photos below.

Some couples specifically request their pets to be a part of their big day. And other times it just happens to be a llama convention that is going down in the same hotel as your wedding venue. Ya know, casual. For better or for worse, that’s exactly what happened to Alexis and Drew Kluger, who got married in South Carolina — and stayed in the same hotel as a llama convention.

Yes, you heard correctly. Llamas. The day started pretty normally: The couple’s ceremony took place at the Cliffs at Mountain Park with the reception indoors at the barn onsite. However, once the cake was cut and the bubbly was toasted to the newlyweds, the guests retreated to their hotel — to party with llamas, according to ABC News.

“We had a big wedding and afterward we all went back to the hotel in Flat Rock and Drew’s uncle Jeff got us a party room,” Alexis explained. “He got a bunch of liquor and food and music. Someone came in and said, ‘There’s llamas outside,’ so we went out to the lobby and there were a ton people with like eight llamas in the lobby. We were both a little tipsy at this point and just didn’t know what to think.” So they did what any bride and groom who were on a wedding-high would do: took pics with the llamas!

Of course, they weren’t the only ones. Their wedding guests and bridal party followed suit — and enjoyed an impromptu petting zoo as part of their wedding after party.”We crashed the llama party, the llamas did not crash our party,” the bride joked. “They were totally into it. They were like, ‘Come hang out with us.’ We all decided to go play with the llamas because they had music going all night and they were partying all night with their llamas.” And the result, thanks to the groom’s cousin posting the animal shenanigans on Reddit, was one for the books.

All jokes aside, the couple had truly beautiful photos (by photographer Jason Hales), but the llamas really stole the show. “The llama people were just super friendly,” said Drew. “If it wasn’t for them inviting us to come hang out with them, those pictures and the most memorable night ever would never have happened.” An after party to remember, that is for sure.

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Unlike a wedding day which happens but just once in a lifetime, The Southern States Llama Association convention happens every year — which is very exciting for the newlyweds, who are already planning to return to the hotel to meet up with their new Andromeda friends. Talk about a pretty sweet anniversary tradition!

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Most brides want their day documented from all angles: the videographer, photographer, and of course, on social media. But when things hit the fan at a wedding, there is some documentation that not all brides want — news coverage. No matter how much planning you put into your big day, sometimes something unexpected — and nutty — happens that the media eats up, getting your wedding a front-and-center place on the 11 o’clock news. Here, real brides share the crazy reason their weddings made the news — for better or for worse.

“I got married during Philadelphia’s historic blizzard Jonas this past January at St. John the Evangelist Church a block from City Hall. Since the blizzard was forecast in advance, most of the vendors — photographer, florist — came downtown early to be sure to be there. Most of the 200 guests made it too. As my aunt told one of the Philly papers that covered our nuptials: ‘We did a lot of walking!'” — Christen

“My wedding didn’t make the news, but my parents’ wedding did. They were married in 1938 on a rollercoaster at an amusement park in Coney Island owned by my aunt. The roller coaster wedding was a publicity stunt, and proved so popular my parents were ‘loaned’ out to other rollercoaster owners and married six times. My mother called herself ‘the most married woman in America.'” — Mara

“My wedding got coverage from news outlets because of what happened immediately after the ceremony. My new bridegroom and I took a walk with our photographer for some photos in nature and a rattlesnake bit Johnny! We were late for the reception because we had to first get an ambulance to go to the hospital to check that my husband’s ankle was free of venom. Luckily it was and we got to the party and have an amazing story to tell our kids someday.” — Laura

“On the way to the chapel my fiancé, who is a doctor, happened upon a car pulled off to the side of the road. The woman inside was giving birth and her husband had no clue what to do. Jim took off his tuxedo jacket, rolled up the sleeves of his designer starched shirt and delivered the baby. There was a local news crew nearby who caught the whole thing on camera. It made a splash and there was an insane amount of media who wound up covering Jim and me leaving the church as man and wife, dubbing my husband a ‘Hero Bridegroom.’ It was wild! We visited the new parents after returning from our honeymoon.” —Carol

“The night before our wedding, the church opposite our reception venue, The Conservative Club, was gutted by a fire. Inside the Club was our specially designed cake and all the food for the guests. Doesn’t sound like a problem, except the Club was cordoned off like a crime scene by the police as the church smoldered. Thankfully the fire crew cared about our distress and moved everything to a new venue — an Inn that stepped up after hearing our predicament blasted on the news. Happily it worked out just fine and Andrew and I got some unexpected fame!” —Katherine

“When we initially chose our wedding date 20 months in advance, we didn’t realize there was anything noteworthy about the day. But it was 11-11-11, which wound up catching everyone’s fancy. A local newspaper actually tracked our progress toward the big day as we chose a wedding gown, flowers, music, etc., running little stories to the lead-up. And yes, we became so friendly with the reporter covering us that we would have invited her to the wedding even if she wasn’t writing about it!” —Emily

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Sherry Amatenstein, LCSW is a New York City-based marriage therapist and author.

Long distance relationships that survive can teach all of us how to keep a relationship alive and vibrant.

I was in a long distance relationship (LDR) — 5,450 miles as the crow flies — for 5 years before I married my man, and then another five months before we were able to finally live in the same location. In that time I learned a lot that I am able to use with ALL my clients who are seeking to keep their relationships vibrant and exciting.

Here are 6 lessons anyone can learn from long distance relationships.

1. Take time to talk every day.
Living together often leads to routines that lead us into ruts. Not talking deeply and often is one of the most common routines.

I often hear someone just beginning a relationship say how wonderful it is that she feels comfortable being silent with her partner, when they actually spend most of their time together talking and learning more about each other. Then six months later, the same person will complain that there are long silences, and meals are taken in front of the TV or while reading on their phones.

When you are in a long distance relationship, you try to pack as much as possible into the short periods of time you have together. Talking and writing are extremely important because these are the ways you connect. As a result, the routine becomes spending a period of time every day spent talking — deeply.

2. Spend time discussing the important things: goals, desires, values, deal breakers, needs and issues.
Talking about these areas can be difficult, so many couples avoid them while they are dating. It’s easy to avoid talking about hard things when each time you get together you plan an activity. I often find that when couples come to me for help, they haven’t discussed deep desires or needs, and some have never discussed values at all, thinking that it will be obvious if their partner shares these or not.

When your partner is far away and spending time together is harder and more expensive, it feels more important to discuss these things so time is not lost in a relationship that is a poor fit.

The same should be true for local relationships. Why wait until you have invested many months and lots of emotion before finding out that your partner doesn’t believe in marriage or wants to eventually live on a houseboat or — and this one is the worst and one I have seen too many times — does or doesn’t want children? Taking time to talk about these issues means you will be on the same page.

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3. Plan exciting time together.
When you are in a long distance relationship, time together often feels like a holiday. You tend to plan at least one exciting activity when you visit each other’s homes. You also tend to meet in other locations. My man and I used to meet on the East Coast of the US because it was closer for each of us than we were to each other.

When you live together, it’s so easy for life to get in the way of doing anything outside of the routine. Date nights tend to be a movie, dinner or a show. There is nothing surprising, because we know each other so well. Surprise keeps relationships alive and vibrant.

4. Find different ways to let your partner know you are thinking about them.
Successful LDRs usually include strategies to help you feel closer to your partner on a daily basis, since you can’t just lean over to give your partner a hug or a kiss. Text messages during the day, sending presents to arrive at home or at work, video messages, picture texts, cards and letters through the mail — all of these are ways to let your partner know you are thinking of them and to remind them of their place in your life.

When you live with each other most texts become, “Honey can you pick up some bread?” This just doesn’t have the same feeling. What stops you from finding ways to let them know you still find them irresistible?

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5. Make love at a distance.
When you live too far to get together physically more than once a month, sexual frustration can become a common occurrence. But sexual frustration has its upsides as well as its down sides.

Anticipation often makes the eventual “getting” far more exciting. If you are only allowed something once in a while, it becomes a serious treat. Phone sex, Skype sex, erotic emails, texts and letters give you a way of having a sexual connection when you are apart. Writing also makes it easier to share your deepest desires and fantasies with your partner. Some of the most explosive sex I have ever had took place while on a Skype call when we hadn’t been able to get together for 3 months.

When you live together, sex can become routine and arousal can become rote. To spice things up, try emailing each other fantasies or send each other a passage from an erotic book.

6. Instead of always dividing up the chores, do daily things together.
It’s novel to go grocery shopping with your partner when you only see each other once every couple of months. Once you are living together, most of us divide up the tasks that need to be done for the home. By doing this, we miss out on some good time together.

Shopping together often brings back feelings of closeness like at the beginning of the relationship when you did not want to be separated for one minute so you did everything together. It also gives you time to be creative together about daily activities — figure out a new recipe to cook while you are in the grocery store, or pick out a new plant for the garden.

Expand the time you have together as a couple and make the most of it.

If you have other ideas of lessons that can be learned from long distance relationships (LDR) or want to ask about surviving and LDR or anything else, email Dr. Lori at drbisbey@the-intimacy-coach.com. To learn more about Dr. Lori and her Intimacy Coaching business, visit her website and sign up to take the free Ultimate Passion Test to learn how to light your fire today!

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This article originally appeared on YourTango.

There’ll be no sad songs sung on The Great White Way today, for two of Broadway’s favorite stars just tied the knot! Andy Mientus — whose lengthy credits include Spring Awakening, Les Miserable, Carrie, and Smash — and Michael Arden, of Spring Awakening, Big River, and Anger Management fame, are officially married after saying their “I do’s” in Somerset, England. And guys, their 10-year-long relationship is the stuff Broadway musicals are written about…

According to Out, the pair first met at the opening night party for The Times Are a-Changin’, in which Arden was starring, back in 2006. “Needless to say, the show was a huge flop,” remembers Arden. “The best thing to come out of it was me and Andy.” The two developed a friendship, but it wasn’t until five years later that Mientus made a move, confessing his feelings to his future hubby via text. “I remember dropping my phone into the toilet,” said Arden. “I was in L.A. and he was in New York, but I was coming there because I was asked to present an award at the NYMF Gala. Once I got there they said I’d be giving this award to an actor named Andy Mientus. I was like, ‘You have to be kidding me.'” And the rest, as they say, is history!

The crooning couple’s relationship took off from there. In June of 2014, the pair announced their engagement with a too-funny popped question story. “When we got engaged we both tried to propose on the same day,” said Arden. “It was a beautiful day and I had been planning a scavenger hunt that would end with Andy entering a chapel on the hotel property and I would propose to him. So I had developed this whole idea and the staff at the hotel knew. We had spent the afternoon together and then I went to the front desk to get the key to the chapel, so I could begin the whole thing, but when I got back that was the moment Andy proposed to me. He beat me!” But all’s well that ends well, right? And things are certainly all well after their romantic wedding ceremony, which Arden announced yesterday on Twitter.

“Mister and Mister,” the Broadway star wrote after tying the knot with his sweetheart. The wedding took place at Somerset, England’s Babington House, according to Broadway.com — the same venue where actor Eddie Redmayne and his wife Hannah Bagshawe tied the knot! Mientus later posted a pic on Instagram of himself and his hubby flashing their new wedding rings.

Here’s hoping these two crooning cuties pulled double-duty as grooms/wedding singers!

Mister and Mister.

— Michael Arden (@michaelarden) August 18, 2016

Let me hear ya say hey Ms. Arden.

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Youthful and fresh, these no-makeup makeup looks f rom Chanel Iman, Heather Morris, and Natalie Portman are a boho bride’s dream.

Chanel Iman at a W Hotels party: If you are interested in a slightly edgy look that still rests comfortably in the realm of ‘low maintenance makeup’ look no further than Chanel Iman’s makeup. Keep the skin radiant with a BB Cream or light coverage foundation and then use a matte bronzer for some classic contouring. Make sure you shape and define the brows for a bold look, and use a kohl black liner to tightline the eyes. The key to this tightlining is to make a complete circuit around the eyes — including around the inner corners, which means a water proof formula is imperative. On the upper lid, extend the liner above the lashes for a bolder effect and swipe on a few coats of mascara. A glossy nude lip is youthful and fresh.

Heather Morris at the premiere of War Dogs: Heather Morris leads with her eyes with this bold look that is perfect for the daytime bride. Keep the skin looking fresh and light by using a lightweight, matte-finish foundation, and warm up the complexion with some bronze on the cheekbones and highlighter down the center of the face. On the lips, simply a swipe of pink gloss, and you’re done. To recreate those show-stopping eyes, tightline the upper and lower lashlines with a black, liquid liner. Extend the liquid liner above the upper lashes and out into a cateye shape. Then use a black kohl liner and smudge it underneath the lower lashes and up and around the outer corners for a smokey effect. Use a shimmery silver shadow from the inner corners to the middle of the eyelid to help make the look pop, and then apply several coats of mascara to the upper and lower lashes. Finally, apply a set of thick, lush faux lashes, cut in half, and applied from the center to the outer corners.

Natalie Portman at the New York premiere of A Tale of Love & Darkness: If it’s a perfectly classic, romantic look you want for your big day, Natalie Portman has given it to us here. Prep the skin with a luminous finish primer, and apply foundation. Highlight and contour the face and apply a shimmery pink blush to the apples of your cheeks — don’t worry about diffusing it too much, as you want the blush to be a prominent part of the look. Line the upper lashes with liquid liner starting the line just off-center, and ending with a small flick out the outer corners. Keep the inner corners bare, to keep the look light. Apply several coats of mascara to both the upper and lower lashes. A glossy mauve lipstick finishes the look.

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A city wedding is beautiful and offers guests a unique celebration experience in an urban area. But, for Houston brides, there are so many options that it may become overwhelming. Consider the wedding you’re envisioning: is it intimate and lowkeyor is it worthy of a theatre production? If you’re thinking you may want to expand your search to outside of Houston to find the perfect fit, these five venues are worth visiting for their rustic, glamorous, and destination-style feel.

The Springs in Katy
Whether you’re planning a rustic or more elegant wedding, The Springs in Katy offers two venues to fulfill all your big-day needs, regardless of your style. The quaint Stonecreek Hall will make any Texas bride happy with grand architectural elements, including white limestone and solid wood floors — while Tuscany Hall will make guests feel as if they’re in the Italian countryside. With plenty of outdoor space and a romantic fountain, Tuscany Hall also offers a chance for picture-perfect photos. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Agave Estates
Destination weddings may be hard to plan, but luckily for Texas brides, there’s no need to travel too far from home. At Agave Estates, you and your guests will feel like you’re in ‘Old Mexico’ — complete with luxe architectural elements and stunning landscapes. Choose from worldly menus from Cordua Catering (known for its Amazon Grill and Churrascos) or better yet, stick to your Texas roots with BBQ from Red River Catering. With three venues to choose from, each features beautiful embellishments for the wedding of your dreams. Agave Road is a romantic, tranquil retreat nestled in trees and sitting on 30-acres; Agave Real‘s outdoor water feature makes for a gorgeous backdrop; Agave Rio is the newest venue to Agave Estates and is extremely intimate and romantic. Read real brides’ reviews here!

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Ashelynn Manor
Sitting on 25 beautiful acres, Ashelynn Manor was built in 1975 by master builder Johnny Lorino. He constructed the 6,200 square foot mansion for his wife, Edith. The large property includes a vintage chapel, a garden gazebo, and a carriage house. Guests will be welcomed by luxurious details, including marble floors and a circular staircase — complete with a stunning chandelier in the entry way. Although the vintage chapel was completed in 2008, it was designed with country-infused charm, and the 16-foot gazebo holds all garden weddings (with horses calmly grazing in the back pasture). The Manor’s carriage house is a renovated barn with over 5,000 square feet of space, including new wood floors, stained wood walls and a bar for toasting to your newlywed bliss. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Briscoe Manor
With both indoor and outdoor venues, Briscoe Manor sits on 50-acres in Richmond, TX, located just minutes outside the nation’s fourth largest city. A chapel, outdoor courtyard, grand ballroom, and a private bar allow you to create the wedding of your dreams. After all the dancing, you’ll want to step away and take it all in on the Texas-sized porch overlooking picturesque lakeside grounds. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Cowboy Campout
Located about 70 miles northwest of Downtown Houston on the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest, Cowboy Campout is a working horse ranch with a lush garden, offering the perfect backdrop for an intimate wedding. With multiple packages to choose from and 15 acres of landscaped goodness, this is the ideal location if you’re looking to tie the knot under the stars. To complete the intimate ambiance, the charming bed and breakfast on the property can accommodate up to 12 guests — ideal for bridal party accommodations! Read real brides’ reviews here!

Still hunting for a venue near Houston? Take a look at our Local Vendors page!

This is it… The final countdown to your big day. And along with settling those last few details — figuring out where to seat your eccentric Uncle Carl, firming up the flowers — you’re likely also making one last push to make sure the body that will be wearing that gorgeous white gown looks as good as it possibly can. You and nearly every other woman with an engagement ring on her finger. In fact, research shows that an overwhelming 91 percent of brides-to-be are anxious about their weight. But from here on out, you won’t have to be!

Whether you want to drop those last few pounds or look more toned — or both — we’ve got a month’s worth of daily tips (none of which require starving yourself or working out nonstop!) that will help you feel stunning and confident when you walk down that aisle. You know where to send the thank-you card. Let’s get started!

Day 19: Do at Least One Thing a Day That Relieves Stress

It’s not exactly breaking news that being stressed can lead to overeating — and a penchant for reaching for high-cal, high-fat foods. But did you know that it can slow your metabolism, too? Talk about a double whammy.

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A study at Ohio State University found that frazzled people burned 104 fewer calories each day than their more relaxed counterparts. How? The researchers believe that stress may promote insulin resistance which, in turn, promotes fat storage.

Over the course of a year, those calories could add up to an 11-pound weight gain. Don’t undo your hard work by failing to take time to decompress, as tempting as it is to push on, given all you need to accomplish in the next 11 days.

Do something — anything you find relaxing — every day. Read a magazine, call a friend, get a massage, or watch a movie that really makes you laugh. The good news is that even as little as 10 minutes can be enough to lower stress levels. And you’ll go into your wedding day happier and more chill.

Just getting started on our 30 Day Wedding Shape-Up? Kick off your journey from Day One, here.

Only the truly beauty-obsessed would consult celestial bodies before stocking their medicine cabinet. Which is precisely why we did it. Here, the perfect beauty product for every sign.

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)
Aquarians are often misunderstood and labeled as eccentrics. Odds are, they’re just ahead of their time. Ruled by Uranus, the planet of inventiveness and rebellion, Water Bearers are easily bored and always ready to get next-level. You were probably the first of your friends to dye your hair mermaid blue; it’s only fitting that you should be first in line for the facial defuzzing trend. In Japan, kao sori (literally “shaved face”) spa treatments are popular for eradicating peach fuzz. Stateside, CoverGirl UltraSmooth Hair Smoothing Foundation gives the same effect without the razor — the lightweight formula lays downy hairs flat and hides them with a blurring effect. (UltraSmooth Foundation, $14, CoverGirl)

Pisces (February 19 to March 20)
A water sign represented by twin fish (the Mary Kate and Ashley of the sea), your thoughts and actions are fluid. You’ve weathered many storms, so riding life’s waves up and down has never been a problem. While your opinions may drift with the tides, your healing nature stays resilient. Resilient and well-hydrated, like your skin ought to be. Bathe skin in moisture with Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, which has moisturizing hyaluronic acid and Camellia Alba PFA, and antioxidant Blue Ginger PFA. Virtually weightless but very powerful, a few drops rejuvenate parched skin. (Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, $110, Chanel)

Aries (March 20 to April 20)
As the first sign in the zodiac, you’re accustomed to getting plenty of attention. Not surprising for a fire sign that leaps headfirst into new trends (reverse ombre hair) and out-there treatments (one word: vajacial). This year, Jupiter will stoke your creative flames and reverse your beauty rut. Rams like to start things, but finish them? Not so much. Whether you wear barely-there makeup or bright aqua gel liner, remember to follow through and clean it all off before bed. Try Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water Cloths. Saturated with natural herbs, amino acids and white birch sap, the organic cotton towelettes remove even waterproof makeup without a hint of residue. (Cleansing Spa Water Cloths, $39, Koh Gen Do available at Dermstore)

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
Bulls are ruled by sensuous Venus, the planet of beauty, romance and shaving your legs before going out for cocktails with the girls (just in case). You know what you like, and don’t often veer from your opinions once you’ve made up your mind. Ask anyone — your stance on French manicures has never wavered. Along with a secret love of rom-coms, reliability is your thing. You have a no-nonsense policy when it comes to beauty products — they’d better work, and they’d better last. A misting of Kérastase Résistance Force Architecte Laque Noire hair spray sets any style, no matter how humid it is. (Résistance Force Architecte Laque Noire, $20, Kérastase Paris)

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Inquisitive and adventurous, the mind of a Gemini moves 100 miles per hour. The Twins are the James Francos of the zodiac: they never seem to run out of energy, they keep their friends snorting with laughter and they’re always up for something new. Snail slime facial? Sure. Over-the-top nail art? Why not. As a mutable sign, change doesn’t freak you out. One day, you’ve got a classic half-moon manicure; the next, glitter-encrusted stiletto claws. (When the boss is out of office, natch.) If you need a quick change, textured Butter London Glitter Scrubbers remove stubborn glitter before your morning meeting. (Glitter Scrubbers, $12, butter London)

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
Describing Crabs as sensitive is a little tricky, since they tend to take things personally. Ruled by the moon, Cancers are known for mood swings and a fondness for kicking back on the couch during Netflix binges. But you can’t spend your whole life hiding at home in footie pajamas. To put your best face forward, start with Charlotte Tilbury WonderGlow Instant Soft-Focus Beauty Flash. Like la Luna, it illuminates by stealing the sun’s UV light and reflecting it — on the skin. (Over time, peptides smooth wrinkles and boost collagen, too.) Use it in the morning after moisturizing; during the day, tap it on over makeup to refresh your look. (Charlotte’s Magic Cream, $100, Charlotte Tilbury available at Beautylish)

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Leo (July 23 to August 22)
You’re not the center of the universe, Leo. However, your sign is ruled by the sun, the leader of our planetary clique (it’s not called a solar system for nothing), and that’s close enough. The glam update to Lorac’s popular Unzipped palette of neutral shadows suits your fabulosity just fine. Lorac Unzipped Gold Eye Shadow Palette has 10 gold-tinged shimmers and flattering mattes for spotlight-loving Leos, and a mini Behind the Scenes Primer to set them. Swipe a radiant golden-beige color on the lids and define the lash lines in matte brown powder applied with a damp brush. (Unzipped Gold palette, $42, LORAC Cosmetics)

Virgo (August 23 to September 22)
Virgos are known for being extremely organized and a little bit obsessive. (Alphabetizing your medicine cabinet, then turning each bottle so the label faces forward — who does that?) All we’re saying is, you’re not exactly laid back. This year’s challenge is to ditch the metaphorical magnifying glass and stay focused on the big picture. You can’t control every aspect of your life, but a weekly Fig+Yarrow Black Clay Mask can help manage your skin. Virgos love a good list, so here are some of the key ingredients: pore-opening black clay, activated charcoal for drawing out oil and gunk and naturally antiseptic palmarosa to keep oil levels in check. (Black Clay Mask, $18, Fig + Yarrow)

Libra (September 23 to October 22)
Nothing infuriates a Libra like injustice — except for blotchy skin or uneven eyeliner wings. You’re charming and diplomatic when you need to be, which will come in handy during this year’s planetary retrogrades. Instead of fueling drama, you have a knack for creating harmony. The key is not getting so wrapped up in moderating others that you forget to take care of yourself. Balance testy skin with Lancôme Visionnaire LR 2412 4% CX Advanced Skin Corrector. Used regularly, anti-agers — exfoliating LHA, collagen-stimulating Vitamin CG and tiny Jasmonite molecules that bind to water and oil — take off years. Light diffusers and smoothing silicone elastomers leave skin glowing and velvety right away. (Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector, $79, Lancôme Paris)

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Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)
Scorpios are the most intense of the zodiac’s 12 signs. Imagine Beyonce in full Queen B mode, dance-stomping onstage in sequined hot pants and platform heels. That’s you, running the world. Ruled by powerful Pluto, you have almost too much potential — and you can use that energy for good or evil. With a felt tip liquid liner pen like NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Atlantic Blue, a dark ocean-floor shade, it’s easy to express the best of both sides. Flick the liner out from the outer lash lines for flirty Audrey Hepburn wings or draw exaggerated cat-eyes, it’s your world. (Eyeliner Stylo in Atlantic, $27, NARS)

Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21)
As fearless as Katniss Everdeen, Archers are the zodiac’s wanderlusters and jet-setters. Your Instagram feed looks like one of those slideshows called, “100 Places to See Before You Die.” With your ruling planet Jupiter in your ninth house until summer’s end, you’re crackling with energy and your bags are packed. Tuck an inspirational perfume into your bag for on-the-go aromatherapy (even if you’re only going as far as the office). Maison Martin Margiela Replica Beach Walk perfume — a mix of coconut milk, lemon and pink pepper — comes in a travel-friendly rollerball and recalls a whiff of ocean air. (‘REPLICA’ Beach Walk perfume, $125, Maison Margiela)

Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)
Anyone who underestimates you is in for a huge surprise, Capricorn. Ambitious and driven, your sign is ruled by Saturn’s tough-love approach — you’re no stranger to focus and discipline. Oh-so-serious Goats do sometimes forget to have a good time, though. Balancing hard-won goals with flights of fancy is simple once you set your new intentions. Take Dior Kingdom of Colors palette for spring 2015, a pretty arrangement of pearly highlighter, coral blush, aqua and black liners, iridescent gloss, coral gloss and pink lipstick. Your challenge: How many looks can you eke out of one palette? (‘Kingdom of Colors’ Eye, Lip, & Face Palette, $65, Dior available at Brigette’s Boutique)

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This article originally appeared on SELF.

Looking for a creative alternative to a traditional wedding guest book? Ditch the book completely and invite guests to sign a map of a meaningful place, instead. This is a great idea if you’re a globe-trotting couple and have a penchant for travel. It’s also a fun way to celebrate your wedding location — just get a map of the city and encourage guests to sign their names or write a quick note in the margins. Here are five of our favorite takes on this clever guest-book idea.

City Map (above): For this couple’s nuptials in Portland, they asked guests to sign a modern-looking city map, which they later framed and hung in their home.

State Map: Another great idea would be to source a vintage state map at a flea market or estate sale, then ask guests to write a quick, congratulatory message.

Tide Chart: This clever couple used a local tide chart as their wedding guest book — what a creative idea!

Wooden World Map: Another spin on the idea, this time with a three-dimensional world map cut from wood.

Globe: Or, instead of a map, have everyone sign a vintage globe, which you can later display on a shelf or table at home.

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