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How do I go about choosing a wedding dress?

Style When choosing a wedding dress, bear in mind your own likes and dislikes. Trust your own sense of style. Don’t choose a dress just because your friends or a persuasive salesperson likes it. You know what looks good on you. If the dress isn’t what you want – keep looking! Think about the timing [...]

How do I hint what my ring should look like without being too obvious?

All Brides who are true romantics want it all, so it’s not surprising that you’d like everything to be perfect. Of course, just as each couple is unique, so is their approach to finding the right ring. If you’re fairly certain that your guy is serious and likely to propose soon, take a casual stroll [...]

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Planning the honeymoon, I don’t know where to start?

To the groom First things first – where would you be spending your wedding night? A wise choice would be somewhere close to the reception – the build-up to this big day and the excitement on the day itself will take a lot out of both of you – arrange to stay over somewhere that [...]

How and where can I cut costs but still have a perfect wedding?

It’s so easy to get totally carried away on a cloud of romance and before you know it you’re in serious debt, which is something you want to avoid at any cost. Rather stick to your budget and decide what items you are willing to either give up or change slightly. A few non-negotiable’s when [...]

Is there anyway I can lower the cost of a wedding cake?

Use a fake bottom tier made from polystyrene- otherwise known as a dummy cake- with the real cake as the top tiers. Each tier will be decorated identically, so nobody will be able to tell the difference. Bakery’s and supermarkets have wonderful ranges of already made cakes that can either be used as is or [...]

How long before the wedding should I be sending out wedding invitations?

When it comes to sending out wedding invitations, our motto is always be safe than sorry. Friends and family have lives too, ones with hectic schedules! If you want to secure your date it’s much better to plan ahead and send your invites out at least 8 weeks prior to your big day. If there are [...]

Second Marriages – what is proper etiquette?

When it comes to second marriages, there is no reason why can’t be just as special as your first! It does not necessarily have to be smaller than the first, although most people prefer a smaller, more intimate second wedding – as long as it’s done in style! With regards to the colour of your [...]