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Alcohol Free Hen Night Ideas

Many traditional hen and stag dos are centred on having a good time... in other words having a drink. Yes, most of us like the odd tipple but for some - for whatever reason - alcohol is off limits. If you are a tee-total bride, you may be in two minds about what you should do for your hen do: either let your friends drink and hope you wont have to take care of them at the end of the night, or eliminate alcohol from the hen night plan altogether. If you are leaning towards the latter, here are so ...

How to Be an Awesome Bridesmaid

How to Be an Awesome Bridesmaid So, one of your close friends gets engaged and of course, you’re thrilled for them (and damn excited to be a part of the bridal party). But then you secretly begin to question the duties this will entail and wonder if you are fit for the role. You’ll begin reading ‘how to be the best bridesmaid’ articles in preparation and so on and so forth, yet still manage to work yourself up in anticipation. This is where you can sign in relief as below a ...

How to Propose to Your Boyfriend

If you are planning to buck tradition and pop the question to your boyfriend, then there are a few things you should take into consideration when choosing your proposal technique: #1 Make sure that you are on the same page by having lots of conversations with your boyfriend about marriage and commitment. It’s important that you share a common outlook and that you both share the same values and ideas in regards to marriage. If you get lost for words, casually bring up stories of how other ...

How to Propose to Your Boyfriend

DIY Wedding Ideas

With the most popular wedding season being our glorious British summertime, we know you organised folks will begin planning the big event any day now. With that in mind, hare a few chic DIY wedding ideas for the future Bride and Groom to sink their teeth into, which will give your special day a personal touch that your guests will never forget. 1- DIY Wedding InvitationsWith the wonders of today’s technology, design your own wedding invitations has never been easier. We often use the invi ...

How To Detox Before The Big Day

The aim of detoxing is to clean your body, ridding the bad stuff we know as toxins and making you feel good, healthy and energised. You’re going to want to be in tip top shape for the biggest day of your life therefore a detox is most likely going to be on the cards. Detoxing will leave you with a healthy mind and body so you’re refreshed, which is really going to help you as the stress and strain of planning a wedding can often be overwhelming.It’s best to start detoxing a few months befo ...

Pamper Yourself Before the Big Day

So it’s coming up to the most important day of your life, your wedding day. You want to be looking your best to impress the man that you’re going to spend the rest of your life with. Not only do you want to look good on your big day you want to feel good and confident and ready to walk down that aisle. With all the stress and commotion of wedding planning, we know all too well that you will want everything prepared down to the last detail. And who can blame you? It’s going to be the ...

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Hen night ideas

Dirty Dancing Your hen night is a real opportunity to indulge in some girly fun, and what could be girlier than celebrating the ultimate chick flick, Dirty Dancing? The film has just celebrated its 20th anniversary, while the stage show is now one year old as well. Since opening at the Aldwych Theatre on 24th October 2006 Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage has now been seen by over half a million people and features all the much-loved characters from the iconic film as well as ...

Dressing Your Bridesmaids

by Roanna Rose For a bride, shopping for bridesmaid dresses can be one of the most difficult aspects of wedding planning. How can the bride find a gown for her maids that will display her own taste, look great on every girl and will fit into the financial picture? There are so many colors and styles of dresses to choose from. The bridesmaids themselves may vary greatly in size and they want a flatteringly gown that makes them feel good. The bride and her bridesmaids may be in their mid-20's ...

Chignon bun hairstyle

Chignon buns can be easily styled for formal, messy, prom, and bridal looks. The chignon bun in 2009 is a modern style that becomes any hairstyle need. Wear to work when you need a polished and clean look remembering that subtly in it is and art and understated is the first choice for class. Your artistic flair can be let loose for casual social occasions, choosing chignon buns that are messy and loose with a sexy edge. Leave long strands at sides and pull a few from the bun to look a ...

Second Hand Wedding Dress Guide

If you're on a tight budget, or you simply don't like the thought of splashing out, then buying a second-hand dress has never been a more attractive option. So many more channels for bringing buyers and sellers together have opened up, which means that more women are considering passing on their dresses as a viable option to keeping them in the attic gathering dust. Second hand wedding gowns aren't for everyone, but for some brides on a budget, they can mean the difference between hiring a DJ ...

Top 10 bride hair styles: bridal hairstyles for people with thick hair, curly hair and tiaras

Wow, if I have to read one more magazine or flip through one more hair style book to pick out hair for my special day I think I'm going to scream. The last thing I need is all of this stress. It's my wedding; I want it to be special, not agonizing! I took a short cut and I'm sharing what I learned with you. Hopefully you won't have to fret as much as I did over your hair. I can bet with certainty that one of the hair styles on my list will make you look great for your special day. 1. The Fr ...

Best Wedding Dresses for Under $200

Bargain weddings dresses are not impossible to find. If you are an informed and careful shopper, you can land yourself a stunning dress for under $200.00. Affordable fashions are available at wedding boutiques, consignment shops, and even online! We’ve picked a few gorgeous and affordable dresses to feature here, but using some of the tips we’ve included, you are guaranteed to look great and spend thousands less on your wedding gown. Site: http://www.lilywedding.com/ Lil’ ...

Buying you wedding dress online

The number of wedding dresses to buy on the web has soared with the increase in online shopping. Sites such as eBay are brimming with everything from gowns and shoes to tiaras and veils, all at seemingly great prices. But it's a risky process; many of the dresses will be shipped from the Far East, so you need to be sure of what you're ordering and whether it's likely to fit before parting with your money. And most website sellers don't offer refunds, so there's no chance of getting your money ba ...

Pink wedding

Pink is always a favourite at weddings and using the colour in a venue with a rose garden, such as Temple Newsam(01 13 264 5535) in Leeds or Coton Manor Garden (01604 740219) in Northamptonshire, will make for a truly feminine celebration. Floral crockery from hire company Idyllic Days (www.idyllicdays.com) will complete the summery theme. Alternatively, hold your wedding in a marquee and dress it with roses to create your own indoor garden – you can't beat David Austin Roses (www.davidaus ...

African American Bridal Hairstyle

Your wedding day will be one of the most significant days in your life. Every bride wants to feel like a princess and look amazing on her special day. Having your hair look fabulous is one of the most important factors to most brides. Having the best haircut for their wedding is very important for any bride. Bridal hairstyles are beautiful,elegant and good looking. One of these hairstyles with appropriate jewels and make-up makes you look gorgeous. Add some hair accessories to your hair and i ...

Top 10 Sexy Brides

A Ranking Edited in April 2008This ranking of the Top 10 Sexy Brides is based on publicly available wedding pictures of the brides. While the oldest wedding recorded here occurred in as recently as 1999 (Victoria Beckham's), some of the brides have been divorced from their spouses listed here, as indicated in their respective entries.1 Dayanara Torres when renewing her vows to Marc Anthony on 7 December 2002 Having won the Miss Universe in 1993, Dayanara Torres married Marc Anthony, Latin-turned ...

Mother of the bride outfits

The Mother of the Bride dress is different from all the other dresses one finds in the wedding. A lot of focus is given to the Bride’s dress, and with good reason, it is her special day after all, and she is wearing that startling pure white. Likewise, much is said about the bridesmaids’ dresses. Sometimes they match wholly; sometimes they merely match in color. But the dress often forgotten is the one the bride’s mother wears. This dress needs to be spe ...

Top 10 American Brides

New York May 2008 - by Francesco Vitetta This ranking of the Top 10 American Brides is primarily based on publicly available wedding pictures of the brides. The second criterion is the stories behind these brides' weddings. Some of them are so legendary that they have raised their brides to an almost sanctimonious status; repeating them is actually considered to be a proof of cultural and fashion literacy. A third deciding factor is the brides' looks in their wedding gowns. Did they look fabulo ...