Horse shoes have always been considered good luck for weddings, and miniature horse shoes used to feature in bouquets and on wedding cakes.
So what about having a horse shoe from a winning Lambourn racehorse, decorated with ribbons to match your colour scheme and with a ribbon loop to ensure it always stays the right way up to hold the luck in.
The choice of shoes currently includes a limited number from the Henry Cecil trained Frankel and many other famous winners.
Lucky Horseshoes
Having an upcoming wedding in 8 weeks and wanting to lose a few pounds, I was delighted to be given the chance to trial the Yves Rocher food supplement tablets over a 4 week period. The course required me to take 2 tablets everyday whilst continuing with a healthy calorie controlled diet and lifestyle. Having a fairly healthy lifestyle and diet to start with, I did wonder if I would see any results from the trial.
Yves Rocher Triple Action Food Supplement
The Yves Rocher Triple Action tablets contain 3 main ingredients: Read more »
How about a trip back in time?
The Carousel is a ride that has a timeless affection and has been loved by generations of people. Can you imagine the reaction of your guests all galloping round on the carousel!
Twilights Entertainment – carousel
So not only will this be fun for your younger guests, we are sure that all ages will enjoy a ride on the colourful carved horses. Read more »
Why has Hawaii become one of the most popular honeymoon destinations over the past few years?
Probably because once you get out of the more ‘touristy’ Waikiki the other islands are breathtakingly beautiful and serene.
Hawaii – holidaysplease.co.uk
Places like Kauai and Lanai give you complete privacy, with an air that’s filled with exotic, mesmerising fragrances from the many tropical flowers. Read more »
There will be so much to do and think about on your wedding day, so wouldn’t it be great to know that you won’t have problems with your mascara running?
Eye lash extensions will darken and thicken the appearance of your natural lashes, as well as lengthening….therefore removing the need to wear make up on your upper eyelashes!
Hello Lashes
Each eyelash extension is applied using medical grade glue, to a healthy, mid cycle natural lash. Read more »
Couples are now looking for more and more unusual ideas for their honeymoons, but would sleeping underwater be one of them?
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This bedroom was created for the 5th anniversary of the Ithaa restaurant at the Conrad Hilton on Rangali Island in the Maldives, located around 16ft below sea level. Read more »
Non surgical treatment room
This isn’t Hollywood so most brides wouldn’t contemplate cosmetic surgery before their wedding, but wouldn’t say “no” to the opportunity to address a skin concern that has bothered them for a while, such as rosacea (red patches), acne scars, broken veins or a birthmark.
Others are more concerned about the honeymoon and are keen to find a permanent solution to unwanted hair or cellulite, or would like to explore the idea of permanent make-up rather than battle with waterproof mascara.
Numerous skin clinics offer non-invasive options, often delivered as a course of gentle treatments. Like cosmetic surgery, the treatment comes with a price tag, but it is great time to address an issue that has always bothered you.
And this one isn’t just for the girls – many grooms sign up for permanent hair removal, or IPL, to reduce body hair or tidy up a designer stubble look by removing hair from above and below the beard area.
Everyone will tell you – your wedding day will be a blur, and remembering it all clearly, even the day after, will be really hard. Will you remember the look on your fiancé’s face when he first saw you at the end of the aisle? Can you possibly remember all the lovely things your father and your new husband said about you in their speeches? Having your wedding filmed gives you a living, talking memory of that wonderful day.
So why use a professional? Read more »
It is expected that the mothers of the bride and groom should wear a hat to a wedding, but what about all of the other guests?
Hats come in a huge amount of shapes and sizes, so for those who may not be comfortable wearing something as large as this…
Louise Claire Millinery, Wallingford
why not opt for something a little smaller or even a fascinator? Read more »
Honeymoon this summer? Yves Rocher are launching a great new product perfect to give you a sun-kissed shimmer on the beach and with an added sparkle to take you into the evening.
Their Glow-Cheek Stain is enriched with floral witch hazel and leaves your skin with a natural tan whatever your shade of skin. Its watery texture lets the skin breath and isn’t sticky, although it does make it a little tricky to apply. For a brighter complexion to take you into the evening, shake the bottle before use to incorporate the extra-fine gold pearly particles.
The little bottle is small enough to slip into a hand bag and it smells wonderful.
There has been a growing trend in the last year for ‘English’ flowers and natural designs. However there are various meanings for this:
True English flowers are UK grown, seasonal and are reliant on the UK weather conditions; delphinium, lily of the valley, freesias and sweet peas to name but a few. However the down side of this is that when we have a bad spring (such as this year) the seasons can be behind and therefore flowers a bride has requested may not be in flower yet, or if seasons are ahead of themselves and flowers that would normally be available in mid June have already flowered and finished by May.
Cornflower and Rosemary bouquet – The Balloon Lady
Are you looking for somewhere really unusual to get married? Well how about the world famous Spitbank Fort, in the middle of the Solent, offering a luxury private island and very exclusive use! Not only does Spitbank Fort have 8 luxurious bedroom suites, private transfers, but you have use of the lighthouse, providing a stunning setting for your wedding photos.
Spitbank Fort
Giant balloons have become very popular over the last 12 months for UK weddings.
As these are very large balloons, they are not the most inexpensive option available, (each one using the same helium as 15 ‘normal’ balloons) but WOW do they have some impact and used carefully, small numbers of these balloons will really transform your venue.
Balloon Lady
So you want to do something a little different for your hen weekend. You like the idea of the great outdoors, but just don’t feel that you can live without hot water and your GHD’s? Glamping could be the answer!
During a typical glamping trip, the tents are often designed with bright designer colors and materials and can be rigged for electrical power, which means occupants can operate appliances. Some also have full-size air mattresses, or even regular spring mattresses provided by the outfitters!
For ultimate glamping how about these amazing eco pods…
Old Thorns Manor Hotel
With mother of bride collections now available from Ian Stuart and John Charles, your Mum can also have the outfit of her dreams to wear on your wedding day.
So with your Mum and Mother-in-law to be also wanting to look fab, why not look to some of the occasion wear specialists for the ultimate coordinated outfit, with matching dress, jacket and hat.
Gina Smart – Occasion Wear Specialist
Can you spot the fake?
Buying a wedding dress online can be a great way of saving money ahead of the big day, but there is no guarantee that those bargain designer gowns are actually genuine. Unfortunately, brides-to-be are finding themselves at the mercy of online counterfeiters looking to sell fake wedding and bridesmaid dresses. The rock bottom prices are often too good to be true, and what might seem like a real online deal at the time could turn out to be the opposite.
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Do you have a full length dress to wear on your wedding day and your feet are not going to be that visible, or do you have a 3/4 length dress with those lovely feet on show? Why not wear something a little bit different?
There are some really great shoes around at the moment at great prices. How about these lovely heels from Rocket Dog; just £47.99.
Rocket Dog – Ornella
Don’t worry Bridesmaids, you don’t have to miss out!
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Possibly the biggest day in your life, you want things to be perfect and choosing live entertainment for your wedding is an important decision. Using an agency can help, maybe you need a little inspiration too?
Using an agency makes hiring a wedding band or live wedding entertainment easy by providing hundreds of reviews from previous customers as well as videos of the artists. Read more »
You have just bought a £10,000 car, would you drive it uninsured?
So if you are you are spending a similar amount on your wedding, why would you not take out insurance?
Although rare, and of course extremely unfortunate, problems can occur – like the dress supplier going bust, the venue double-booking or cancelling, someone being taken ill or perhaps an overseas posting. For as little £45 you can protect yourself from these types of financial loss.
There are a lot of companies that now provide wedding insurance at varying prices, so make sure that the policy you choose covers everything you need.
John Lewis Wedding Insurance
We were asked by Oriflame to try their new Voluptuous Lipstick, which is the latest addition to their exclusive Giordani Gold brand.
The lipstick is formulated with high-performance Hydra Full Complex which helps to deliver clinically proven eight-hour moisturisation, rehydrating the skin from the outside and relieving dry and tight-feeling lips.
Does it work? Yes it does!
Oriflame Voluptuous Lipstick
Unbeknown to many of us, our water can wreak havoc with our hair – creating rebellious problems that just won’t go away. Soft water is often the cause of static, flyaway hair that simply can’t be tamed. Whereas, hard water can leave tresses feeling dry with a course, dull, tangled feel.
AreaH2O
In a lot of town’s around the country we have some beautiful Town Hall’s that are all licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships. Town Council’s are now aware that their Town Halls can be used for a multitude of events, and are keen to promote themselves to brides and grooms.
Grand Hotel Villa Cora, Florence
We were invited last month to Florence to see a couple of Why The Best group’s hotels. Leaving intermittent rain and grey clouds in England we arrived to clear blue sunny skies and the perfect temperature to explore some of the cities amazing sights. There is good reason that Florence is considered a top romantic destination and Hotel L’Orologio and the Grand Hotel Villa Cora are among the city’s gems.
Vintage wedding transport was definitely the theme at last weekends UK Wedding Show at Event City in Manchester.
Go Goodwins Coaches
Whether you are getting married in church or at a venue, why not arrive in style?
Imagine yourself travelling in style in a lovingly restored classic VW van that’s certain to get you noticed. Complete with coordinated decor to match your wedding colour scheme and with plenty of room to relax in…
Dorset dubhire
We are delighted that another one of our advertisers has won another award!
The World Inspired Tents team are delighted to have received the acolade of ‘Best Marquee Hire Provider’ at last weeks West Country Wedding Awards; which follows on from their success in 2012 when they won ‘Best Marquee Provider’ at The Wedding Industry Awards.
Weddings under canvas give you the freedom and flexibility to create something really unique, but until now people have had little choice but to choose a conventional marquee. Read more »
The Wedding Tree Company produces bespoke wooden wedding products giving couples a unique way to personalise their special day.
The Bay Tree Hotel, Burford
It was great to see Cotswolds Inns & Hotels at the National Wedding Show at Olympia last weekend, flying the flag for weddings in the Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds is a hugely popular area for tourists, so why would weddings be any different? Read more »
Over the three days at the National Wedding Show every 10 – 15 minutes you could hear a group of men burst into song. These were the Singing Waiters!
Most of them are classically trained, so not only did they have great voices but they could perform a wide range of music from classical to rock.
Music aside the guys had a huge amount of charisma and certainly knew how to pull in a crowd and perform.
So if are looking to surprise your guests or your partner at your Wedding Reception, what a great idea!
This is the most amazing selection of tricycles that we have seen!
Ideas Box have a vast array of brightly coloured tricycles that they can bring to your wedding, offering popcorn, hot dogs, ice cream, and cheese! What a great idea for evening catering. Read more »
