weddings
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Fashion Focus: My Fave Celeb Wedding Dresses
I can’t be the only one who is looking forward to May and finding out what royal bride to be Meghan Markle will be wearing when she weds Prince Harry. Harry is one of my fave royals and Meghan is already looking to be an interesting addition to ‘The Firm’ and a super stylish one at that. I love weddings, am a total sucker for romance and seeing two people start their life together. These days Bijou Weddings are about everything, from the choice of venue, to the car or mode of transport used. Wedding tables must be set with favours, floral arrangements, personalised touches and beautiful glassware and place…
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Capturing Those Special Wedding Moments
Your wedding day is the most wonderful of days, full of magical sparkling memories. But ask most brides and grooms and they will tell you that it is over in a flash, with so many things forgotten about, with no real time to savour all that is happening in the joy and emotion of the day. This makes your photographic memories all the more special, to be enjoyed at a later date, and for posterity, to be looked at and shared, to help you remember all that made your day wonderful. You want to get the best possible photographic memories, so here are a few tips that should help you…
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The 4 Cs – The Essence of a Diamond Engagement Ring
If you are looking to invest in a diamond engagement ring, but know very little about these precious stones, this article was written with you in mind. The ring will be a significant investment, and therefore, it makes perfect sense to learn a little about diamond evaluation, and without further ado, here is a detailed breakdown of the four Cs. The Cut – The cut is primarily how the stone is shaped, and the many facets are cut in such a way to allow for the maximum amount of light to be reflected back to the eye of the beholder. If the cut of a diamond is too shallow,…
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4 TIPS TO MAKING A SIMPLE WEDDING DRESS ELEGANT AND CLASSY
A wedding is one event that every woman looks forward to and in which she ensures that she looks fabulous and flawless. Unfortunately, sometimes the ideal wedding dress may cost a fortune, a figure that many may not be able to afford. It is however very possible to have that ideal look while staying within a budget by purchasing a simple wedding dress and adding some enhancements. Below are some tips that can be used to achieve the desired wedding look by using simple, elegant & casual wedding dresses as well as a few accessories which will help a bride feel totally graceful and beautiful on that special day. …
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The jewellery market and same-sex marriages
In the UK, civil partnership formations have declined by 85% since 2013; mainly as a result of the introduction of same-sex marriages in March 2014. In the first month of legalisation in the UK, 1,049 same-sex couples wed. Together with Angelic Diamonds, retailers of bespoke wedding rings, this post looks at the rise of same-sex marriages and how this has affected the jewellery industry. Legalisation of same-sex marriages Following the legalisation of same-sex marriage in England and Wales in July 2013, the first same-sex wedding took place on 29th March 2014. From this point, 15,098 couples legally married under the new legislation up to 30th June 2015 — 55% of…
