weddings
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My Favourite Celebrity Wedding dresses
I’ve been perusing the archives looking at lots of wedding pictures, from Royals to celebrities, from Rock chicks to the landed gentry looking for my favourite wedding dresses. Here are my choices, of the most beautiful celebrity wedding dresses of all time. Grace Kelly The Hollywood star who became a Princess, Grace Kelly wore a stunning dress by Helen Rose that seemed to be 2 parts Hollywood glamour and two parts demure royal. Nicole Richie used this as a model when she married earlier this year, and many believe this is the most beautiful Royal wedding dress. It certainly influenced Kate Middleton when she came to choose here own iconic…
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The bridesmaids wear black!
When my only sister Jodie was getting married, I was really excited to be her maid of honour. I hadn’t been a bridesmaid since I was 5 years old. On that occasion I wore a 1970’s tastic blue satin dress and my hair in ringlets. But still, being an adult bridesmaid can lead to all sorts of nightmares. Anyone who has watched the fab Katherine Heigl in ‘27 dresses‘ will know that, in the not too distant past, bridesmaids had to manoeuvre their way through the minefield that was the meringue dress. Acres and Acres of peach ghastliness, with off the shoulder frills, crinoline skirts, bows, hearts and ribbons, all…
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3 Obscure Hen Party Ideas
Your best friend is getting married, and you’ve been given the honour of chief bridesmaid. The venue is booked, the flowers have been chosen, and the invitations have all been sent. Now it’s your turn to plan the hen party; a chance for the bride and her closest friends and family to let her hair down and relax before the big day, knowing that everything else has been taken care of. But if you have never organised a hen party – or even been to one – the very thought of being in charge can be a daunting one. So, stop, and take a breath. If the idea of organising…
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Planning The Perfect Festive Proposal
According to statistics, there are twice as many December proposals in the US compared to any other month. The combination of festive lights, family gatherings, and cozy settings creates a romantic backdrop, perfect for making a lifelong commitment. If you’re planning to propose during the holidays, here’s how to plan the perfect festive moment. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-man-proposing-to-a-woman-6550338/ Choosing the holiday moment A classic romantic gesture is proposing under the mistletoe as this combines tradition with intimacy. And as mistletoe is an established symbol of affection, what better place to ask the big question? Proposing at midnight on New Year’s Eve is an exciting way to start your next…
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Sourcing vintage and antique jewellery
When it comes to sparkly things, I am a bit of a magpie. I love jewellery, whether it be the costume and paste variety, or the real thing. But one thing unites all my favourite pieces of jewellery – it is vintage and antique pieces that I love the most. I love the idea that something so beautiful may also have a provenance, a story behind it, that it may have been super special to the person who first owned it. I wear my nan’s gold and diamond engagement ring every single day, knowing that it replaced a ration era thin band of gold and so was much loved and…
