Articles: The Wedding
Hair Tips

Long Hair If your hair is long and you wear it pulled back most of the time than an elegant Updo would be just the look. Incorporate a detail from your gown into your hair design. Details...

5 Steps to a Fit Wedding Day

Your boyfriend finally pops the question and now, with the possession of that rock on your finger, you’ve been catapulted to the status of fiancé. All of a sudden, your head is...

Long, medium or short hair: what is a bride to do with her hair at her wedding?

Long Wedding Hair Do you wear your long hair pulled back most of the time? An updo would be just the style for you! Incorporate a detail from your gown into your hair design. Details such...

LOOK YOUR BEST IN YOUR WEDDING DRESS 10 Simple Exercise and Weight Loss Tips for Brides to Be

Some useful tips: 1. MAKE A VOW TO LOOK GREAT It's your big day. You want to look and feel your best. So make a commitment to be healthy and fit on your wedding day. Adopt a plan of action...

Make up Tips part 03

Nails Nails no longer are they incidental, neglected extensions at the end of your digits. To finish your makeup programme the last step is nail makeup. Here all you have to do is be creative...

Make up Tips part 02

Source provided by: The Beauty Spot The Eyes For Deep-Set Eyes: Rely on pale, shimmery shades to enhance your eyes. Sweep a light eye shadow shade across lid from inner corner to a small...

Make up Tips part 01

The face Before applying any makeup, you should clean your face with water, which has a pinch of soda bicarbonate in it. Then apply ice cubes on the face. This enables the makeup to last...

The Art of Wedding Hair

Hair! What subject has produced more fears, tears and rituals, than that of the almighty coiffeur? Any bad hair day is cause enough for us to shutter and utter, "What will I do with my hair"???...

Bridal Makeup

Every bride wants two things on her wedding day: to be her most beautiful and to capture that beauty in the photographs that will be cherished and shared throughout their lives.Many brides...

Women . . . Finding Time For Fitness

Are you happy with your body? Do you feel good about yourself? Do you wish you had more energy? These are great questions you should be asking yourself. The one thing women say the most is...

Dealing With Stress

There's no doubt that you will feel stressed at some time during the planning of your wedding. The symptoms can be varied. It is not unusual for couples to feel tense, nervous, excited or...

The Bride’s Beauty Regimen for Skin, Hair & Nails

The Bride’s Beauty Regimen for Skin, Hair & Nails What you can do in the months before your wedding to look your best on your big day Don't wait until the last minute to prepare...

Wedding Hair Styles: Bridal Hair Tips

Wedding hair styles need to reflect the brides' personality and personal style. The "natural" days are finally ending as today's bride looks for "more" from her wedding day salon services...

4 Secrets To A Flat Stomach

Do you want a flat stomach? I don't know a person who doesn't! People spend thousands of pounds, each year in the quest for a flat stomach. Right now there are about 200 or more ab exercise...

Wedding Make-up Tips

Wedding Make-up Tips You want to look and feel truly beautiful on your wedding day. This is not the day to cross your fingers and hope that it's a "good hair day" and it is not the day to...

ARE YOU FIT FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY ?

Every bride wants to look perfect on her wedding day. Selecting a dress that will make you look and feel great is an important first step. But what happens when you look in the mirror and...

FLOWERS & ALLERGIES If a problem? There Are Flowers With Fewer Pollens

When you or your guests suffer from hay fever, react to roses or succumb to various other floral displays don’t exclude the guest with these problems, most are prepared-- but if all...

Wedding Flowers Traditions & Symbolic Meanings

Tossing the Bouquet: The origin of the bouquet toss is a little sweeter than that of the garter toss. There was an ancient belief that certain herbs contained in the bridal bouquet were good...

SOME TIPS FOR WOW FLOWERS

Will Your Flowers be There Yes, we can ask friends/family to arrange displays and bouquets, but this is a precious day to you and unless they have been professionals for several years, it...

Beautiful Flowers On A Budget

Flowers can make the wedding sparkle, but can also cost a fair bit of money! The best way to save money on your wedding flowers is to buy them in bulk and arrange them yourself. If the idea...

Florist - Tips for Choosing a Florist

Tips for Choosing a Florist Wedding flowers are an essential part of your celebration, and you want to make sure that the florist you pick helps you realize your visions for your wedding...

Sending Flowers

Romantic gestures are very welcome, and I don't believe any woman who says otherwise. We all like to receive gifts from our partners. Sending flowers may not be very original but it's still...

STUDY OF WHAT’S IN FOR US FOR YEAR 2006/7

During the month of October and November the leading fashion houses for Bridal wear launch their new models for the year after. So right now most brides-to-be for the second of half of 2006...

Guidelines: Haw to choose your wedding dress

Source provided by: Eurosposa Ltd. a) Look through bridal magazines and internet wedding sites for ideas. All the reputable and important manufacturers list shops where the dress can be...

HELP! I CAN’T FIND THE RIGHT WEDDING DRESS TO SUIT MY FIGURE

What do you do when you’ve tried on many wedding dresses, but can’t seem to find “The One”? If you’re tall and slim, well you could wear just about anything,...

The right Tuxedo

The most popular choice for modern grooms is the classic tuxedo. There isn't a man alive who doesn't look great in one of these. However, when deciding on attire, keep in mind the formality...

Choosing your Bridal Accessories

So you’ve chosen your photographer, the dress, the flowers and chosen a hairstyle, but what about your Bridal Accessories? There are so many choices when planning a wedding, however...

Wedding Gown Tips

Finding the perfect wedding gown can be both challenging and pleasurable. Wedding gowns come in many styles, fabrics and price ranges. Gowns vary from simple, informal types to elaborate puffy...

Wedding Hair-styles

Most brides take this opportunity to look stunning for the groom on their wedding day. Selecting the right bridal veil, dress, gown and accessories should match up with the bride’s wedding...

Planning your Honeymoon the Stress-Free Way!

- Source provided by Touring Mediterraneo He popped the question. She said yes. You told your family and friends. The ceremony and reception sites are booked. The bridal party attire is ordered...

CRUISING …. SHEER FANTASY…..SHORE PLEASURE!

- Source provided by Touring Mediterraneo Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises are all about choice…YOUR choice of some of the world’s finest ships visiting an amazing variety...

VANCOUVER, CANADIAN ROCKIES, ALASKA AND LAS VEGAS –  FROM THE SUBLIME TO THE SPECTACULAR!

- Source provided by Touring Mediterraneo The breathtaking vistas of Alaska’s coastline lend themselves to making an ideal “destination-based” cruise itinerary. Nobody knows...

PURE FUN, PURE VIVA! ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS

Indulge in the Dominican Republic. Chill in the Bahamas. Kick back in Mexico. For more fun in the sun than you can imagine, let us introduce you to the family of Viva Wyndham Resorts, eight...

LIBERTY IN THE MED

Cruising the Med offers you the perfect opportunity to visit Europe, with extended stays at the most charming ports of call, not to mention visits to some of the most beautiful cities in the...

HONEYMOON TRAVEL - TIPS & GUIDELINES

Nowadays couples seem to be opting for a number of different preferences. Honeymoons no longer seem to exclusively involve ‘Leave the next day’ travel arrangements. Some couples...

Important Information You Should Know When Choosing A Wedding Photographer

Choosing the right photographer for your wedding may be one of the most difficult and important decisions you make when planning your wedding. Style, cost, talent, personality and professionalism...

PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES

Your just starting to look around for photographers & everybody starts using terms that you have no idea what they mean - like E6, blue tone etc Here are some of the main definitions...

Photo Album Tips...

Leaving it up to the experts is not always a good idea when you have particular memories you want to collect for your wedding photo album. This album is often what is left after the cake,...

HOW TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

The Interview 1. Photos of the ceremony and reception locations and information about any rules and regulations your photographer will be expected to follow. 2. Examples of wedding photos...

Wedding Cake

When you think of wedding receptions, what is the one thing that they all have? A wedding cake! Not bad for a dessert which has its roots clear back to the Roman Empire. But back then, there...

WORKING WITH CATERERS

Using the services of a caterer is a convenient way to handle the food needs for your reception. If you are holding your reception at a hotel or full-service event center, the catering service...

Include Children in your Wedding Fun!

Chances are, your wedding will include children, even if you haven’t really planned on it. Children can be a wonderful and fun part of any wedding, as long as you’ve planned for...

No Kids at the Wedding Please - How to Say it Tastefully

As much as you love your nieces, nephews and even your friends children, some of you know that an otherwise perfect day can be tarnished by a misbehaving little one. You don't want to hurt...

10 Things No One Notices at Your Wedding

Here's a list of ten things not to worry about at your wedding. You might think that any little mistake or faux pas would be the end of the world, but trust me, the majority of little things...

10 Things That Absolutely DO Matter at Your Wedding

You're feet! By all means, bring a change of shoes. No one will see the cute little sneakers you are wearing under that big dress! Wear them while you are taking pictures and dancing at the...

HOW MUCH ALCOHOL IS ENOUGH?

People generally drink more in the evening, with the first hour being the heaviest in terms of alcohol consumption. Allow two to three cocktails per person. A one-liter bottle of hard liquor...

Buffet or A la Cart for your wedding Reception

You have just married the man of your dreams, and now it’s time to get to the bottom of what’s on everyone’s mind – the food! The debate has raged on for centuries...

Wedding cake tips!

You spent several pounds for a beautiful and elaborate wedding cake, a replica of one that you saw in a magazine. Everyone remarks on how pretty it is, and you are delighted. Then, a half...

A Honeymoon to Remember

The First Night You may have an extraordinary overseas trip planned, or you may just be heading somewhere for a few weeks. Regardless, you will have to organise something for the night of...

Wedding Planning Strategies

Much of what is done while planning a wedding would be called work if it was done with a different end result in mind. It makes sense to look to the corporate world for the strategies that...

Choosing a Wedding Date – When You're Feeling Indecisive

Soon, you'll need a response for that timeless question: when's the wedding? What if you can 'see the potential' in too many options? Here's how to narrow it down.He – or she –...

The Traditional wedding attire for the Perfect Bride and Groom with a modern twist!

You’ve all heard the saying: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. But what does it really mean and where does it come from? It’s a superstition...

Vendors Negligence

They are many brides' greatest nightmares...the DJ shows up intoxicated; the videographer fails to show up at all; the photographer ruins virtually all of the wedding pictures; the cake at...

Time Issue

Starting The Wedding on Time Someone has to wear a watch!Whether you believe it is stylish or romantic to start the wedding late, it really can be costly when you don’t begin on...

Wedding Planning: Involve your Fiancé in 10 Easy Steps

He's popped the question. You've chosen a date. And now, you're swimming in a sea of euphoria with no horizons. Good thing, too, because there are literally a thousand things to arrange before...

For the Groom - An Overview

So, you're now engaged to get married but haven't a clue what to do, say or pay for! This article will provide you with an overview of your duties and responsibilities and links to other sections...

Wedding Lists

For any one of us our wedding has to be a moment in our lives that we like to remember over the years with a feeling of completion and accomplishment. For this to happen, you need to have...

Write Effective, Memorable Wedding Vows

Wedding vows are indeed an integral part of any wedding. These are the words that truly let those in attendance know the couple has consummated their relationship with one another. Making...

Wedding Speeches

Introduction to Wedding Speeches The speeches at the wedding reception are an enjoyable part of the day, giving all family and friends the opportunity to have some light fun as the snippets...

Duties of the Best Man before the Wedding

The best man, the supportive role played by the groom's most trusted friend, whether it be his brother, father, cousin, son, or closest female friend (and therefore, an honour attendant),...

How to Choose Wedding Musicians and Entertainment

We recommend that if possible, both bride and groom will attend all interviews. Always carry a note pad and pen to write down important information and questions that may arise during your...

Choosing the right Videographer

An experienced videographer can suit your requirements with a style and technique that would make your video look fit for a movie award. Keep these questions in mind when you are hiring your...

Tips for the long and short-term care of your jewellery

Retaining your diamond's brilliance. Caring for diamonds is best not left to trial and error. Knowing what and what not to do ensures the lasting brilliance of your diamond jewellery. 1...

How to find the right DJ

Q: I have a list of all of my favorite songs that I want the DJ to play "in order". How do I make sure this happens?A: You don't want to. But, if your DJ has no experience or you are...

How to find the Perfect Jewellery

It’s a fact that any bride should never underestimate the importance of wedding jewellery. The right choice of jewellery will complete bridal attire, while the wrong choice of wedding...

Cultured Pearl

JEWELLERY - Cultured Pearl The 6 Cultured Pearl Quality Factors There are 6 main factors to keep in mind when determining a pearls quality and worth: Nacre, Luster, Surface, Shape, Color...

Steps to find your diamond

by Victor Azzopardi Jewellers A FLAWLESS INVESTMENT When investing in diamonds there are a few points enabling you to make your choice in full confidence. For example; the traditional brilliant-cut...

On your wedding day keep focus on Being You

Remember that you are not acting a part, this is the day, you want to remember when you look back in years to come and say for sure that, “that was me all those years ago”. Keep...

Choosing your perfect diamond

"When someone is buying a precious gift for that special person, it is not only the value of the piece that sends a message from the heart but a message of caring, caring enough to take the...

Wedding Rings

1 - The wedding rings represent endless and continuous commitment to one another. Most couples purchase rings with diamonds, however, other stones are just as precious, as are solid gold and...

YOUR WEDDING SURVIVAL KIT

The "Wedding Survival Kit" is a must for every bride. The following list includes items you will want to assemble and take to your wedding in the event of a "minor emergency." A beautiful...

WEDDING VENUES

As is the case with most things matrimonial, venues chosen for a wedding reception depend mostly upon individual tastes and preferences. Other factors, however, also have a determining role...

Don't Panic!

How many times do you hear newly-weds say that they remember little about their wedding day? Months are spent planning every last detail but the day itself seems to pass by in a total whirl...

Wedding Dress History

Brides have always worn white, right? Not so. In ancient times brides wore bright coloured wedding dresses to signify their joy. White for western brides didn't become fashionable until Queen...

Your Wedding Dress

The Decision Take your time when it comes to selecting your wedding dress; you don’t want to be hurried. Leave about nine months to find the perfect dress. However, don’t allocate...

INVITATIONS - Addressing Wedding Invitations Etiquette

Now that you have your unique wedding invitations and wedding programs – what is the proper way to address these invitations, otherwise known as wedding invitations etiquette? Here are...

Wedding Stationery

Before you go buying every pretty note card in sight, determine your needs by breaking down your wedding day. Use your wedding style, however formal or casual, as well as time and budget to...

Unique Wedding Invitations: The First Impression

Life is full of chances to make good first impressions. Remember when your parents dressed you up for your first day of school, the long hours you spent painstakingly writing your first resumé...

What Will Your Wedding Invitations Say About You?

Everything about your wedding, starting with your wedding invitations, should reflect your own personal style. Now, more than ever, couples are doing everything they can to make their wedding...

Seven Tips for Choosing a Maid of Honor

It's so easy for hurt feelings to play a starring role when you choose a Maid of Honor. Avoid the pitfalls and ensure a day of warmth with these seven simple tips. Choosing your Maid of Honor...

STAG NIGHTS & HENS PARTIES

In the not too distant past brides- and grooms-to-be would be likely to experience something akin to a minor panic attack in the days prior to their respective bachelor’s party and hen’s...

Wedding Invitations - There's More to Invitations Than You Might Think

Everybody talks about wedding invitations, but what about all the other terms and items that are associated with them. Below are explanations of some of the more common terms and items that...

Wedding Bells

Source provided by Sarah Young Bells have become part of the trappings of wedding ceremonies. They are a symbol of creative power. As an object suspended between heaven and earth the bell...

When future in-laws become outlaws

Weddings can bring out the best and worst in families. Brides who have always had good relationships with her mothers may be shocked to suddenly be at odds with her during the wedding planning...

Floral Preservation

The Most Often Asked Questions 1. What is “freeze dried floral preservation” all about? The bouquet is taken apart after a digital photograph is taken, each flower dehydrated...

ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT FLOWERS & FLORAL DECOR

Almost every special occasion requires the beauty of flowers. A small dinner party, to a grand corporate conference to an amazing hundred guests. Whether flowers are fresh, silks, herb garlands...

Tips for the Groom

Now that you've gotten the ring and proposal out of the way, here are a few tips to help your trip to the altar run smoothly. Just as the bride needs time to organize her wedding gown, you...

Wedding Day Music

In this article you’ll find tips on wedding songs for each part of your wedding. Ceremony MusicCeremony music welcomes guests and is played gently in the background whilst guests are...

Bouquet and Garter Toss: Should We or Should We Not...

Like many traditions, the bouquet and garter toss, are slowly being replaced by more all-inclusive wedding reception activities. In the last five years, wedding professionals have noted a...

Shall We Dance?. . . and First Dance Song Suggestions

Dancing at your wedding reception is a wonderful way to celebrate your special day with your friends and family. There are some traditions relating to "first dances" that are worth following...

10 Wedding Mistakes To Avoid

We want to help you avoid these common wedding pitfalls. 10. Don't Rock the Cash Bar - When it comes to alcohol at your reception, what you serve is entirely up to you. Whether you choose...

Should I let a friend videotape my wedding?

I was recently at a wedding where, during the ceremony, there were probably 7-8 people crowding around the bride and groom. Each person was armed with a palmcorder or handycam, jocking for...

Modern or traditional bomboniere

Traditional wedding bomboniere consisted of five sugared almonds wrapped in a circle of white tulle.Each almond represents health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity. As with all things...

The A To Z Guide For Your Wedding Day

Attendants Attendants, include the best man, bridesmaid, ushers, and groomsmen. Generally any people with some sort of responsibility on the big day. How many attendants are up to you but...

The Basics of Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations set the theme of the entire wedding with the style and design of your invitations indicating to your guests what to expect on the day. The wording of the invitations is...

All about wedding videos

Deciding how you want to capture and record your wedding celebration is an important aspect of the wedding planning process. Visual footage of your special day is something you and others...

Not that excited about sugar covered almonds?

Not that excited about sugar covered almonds wrapped in tulle, we don't blame you really!These days there are so many more interesting and unique ways of saying thank you to your guests. There...

Wedding Speech Running Order

The typical running order for wedding speeches is as follows:Master of Ceremony:The order of events is controlled by the MC. He will call for the guest’s attention and either introduce...

In full bloom on your wedding

Having a summer wedding? Then there’s a great selection of summer wedding flowers for you to choose from whether your wedding is modern or traditional.There’s a natural explosion...