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.
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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 »
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
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?
The Emporer
Using an agency like I Do Music 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
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 »
We saw a lot of fantastic businesses at the show over the weekend, but what a great idea ‘The Day That‘ is.
Everyday since Midsummer’s day in 2005, Chris and Gavan have taken a selection of amazing photographs of the dawn rising over the Cornish coastline.
The Earls Court National Wedding show was a whirlwind of unique services and beautiful products, making each wedding bespoke for each bride. Here are a few of the companies we met up with. Here is a chance to gain inspiration for your wedding.
Find the amazing Wigorina String Quartet at the NEC this weekend! You will never consider any other quartet!
We are really excited to announce that Virgin Holidays will be exhibiting at the NEC this year! 
Getting married abroad couldn’t be easier with Beachcomber Tours. With 21 years experience organising over 300 weddings in Mauritius each year, you know you will be in safe hands. Pop into their stand at the NEC this weekend.
Embrace is a refreshing concept in Bridal Boutiques; an experience designed for a bride-to-be with curves, where no woman should be embarrassed about the size label in her dress, the measurements on the tape or what the weighing scales read. It is about embracing the woman within, a real woman who is marrying her partner who loves and adores her just the way she is.
Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutique stunned us at Earls Court! Now she returns to the NEC to show us her beautiful bridal collection.
The Confetti Box Bridal Centre has been a family business from the start, celebrating 25 years in bridal excellence this national award winning company,Is second to none in Manchester for outstanding value and professionalism.
