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Island Accents for your Wedding Style

Jul 11, 2010 No Comments by Editor

Brides who have fond memories of childhood summers at the beach and those who are simply in love with the sun and sand sometimes choose to tie the knot at their favorite seaside resort.  Couples who are planning to exchange vows at or near a beautiful ocean setting might consider choosing accessories and accents that reflect the tropical ambiance of their picture-perfect [...]

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New use for your grandmother’s ribbon

Jul 07, 2010 No Comments by KCaldwell

As I prepared my wedding abut three years ago, a friend of mine came across some antique ribbon at an antique fair. She promptly bought a soft pink-beige and a slightly darker beige and sent them my way. For weeks I wondered how to incorporate them into my wedding as my something old. The original [...]

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Expecting? Maternity Dress Options for Pregnant Bridesmaids

Jun 15, 2010 No Comments by KCaldwell

Just because one of your best friends or you sister is expecting a bundle of joy soon doesn’t mean she can’t be part of your wedding party. These days there are many places to find beautiful maternity bridesmaid dresses to make that expecting bridesmaid fit right into the mix. From Bari Jay to Watters and [...]

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Wedding Fitness Tips

Jun 13, 2010 No Comments by Sophie

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life. And, whilst every bride knows she will be the centre of attention, there are few brides for whom this knowledge does not evoke a little fear! However, by taking action sooner, rather than later, it is possible to positively exude health and beauty [...]

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Do you Have a Financial Barrier to Weight Loss?

Jan 08, 2010 No Comments by Editor

Unless you possess some superhuman ability to resist chocolate and extra stuffing  you will probably have put on a few pounds over the festive season.  Add in all those calories from champagne and Baileys, and swapping an hour at the gym for an hour in front of the TV and getting back into your wedding [...]

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A Wedding Wish

Nov 16, 2009 1 Comment by Editor

Aren’t wedding bells easier to ring when the bride & groom get the gifts they wished for? New, online social shopping site Wishpot makes this happen with the simple click of a button! Taking the guessing out of gifting, the ingenious website lets the bride and groom-to-be let their family and friends know exactly what [...]

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Best Brides Wedding Exhibition at Swanley Banqueting

Sep 25, 2009 No Comments by Sophie

If you are in the process of organising your wedding, then you might want to pay a visit to the Best Brides Wedding Exhibition on Sunday 4 October at Swanley Banqueting. Best Brides organise wedding exhibitions within the South East, with each show designed to be as interactive as possible with decorated tables in this season’s hottest colours, [...]

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Budget Bridesmaids Outfits

Aug 14, 2009 2 Comments by December

As every bride-to-be knows, the outfits are everything!  The wedding dress is arguably the most important dress she will ever wear, not to mention the most expensive! Many brides set a high budget for their dress in the hopes of finding the perfect dress, but that can compromise their budget for the bridesmaids gowns. They [...]

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Head Turning Hairdos: Up or Down?

Aug 12, 2009 No Comments by BrandiU

These days brides have more options when it comes to their special day and this includes hairstyle. While traditionally, brides wore their hair up, today modern brides can choose to get formal with an upsweep or beach casual with long flowing locks. The choice is really up to you. To help you get clear about [...]

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Should All Bridesmaids Have to Wear the Same Gown?

Aug 08, 2009 No Comments by BrandiU

It used to be that being a bridesmaid meant you were doomed to wear the same ghastly gown. I’m thinking pouffy sleeves and pink chiffon tied up with bows and ribbons.  Today’s bridesmaids have it easy.  There are a variety of elegant choices out there that will keep the bride happy and her maids even [...]

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Vintage Brides: 1920s

Aug 03, 2009 No Comments by December

Weddings in the 1920s were a world away from the previous stuffy and Edwardian weddings. It was a time of great prosperity in the UK and USA alike, where the parties never stopped and the alcohol ran, somewhat illegally, wild. Hemlines were rising, business was booming and jazz was playing. Life was one big party. [...]

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Vintage Weddings: Edwardian

Jul 27, 2009 No Comments by December

The Edwardian era was a time of great excess and wealth. King Edward believed that high society belonged to the rich, rather than the aristocratic and therefore anybody who was seen to have money could be accepted into the exclusive circle of society. This caused families to spend, spend, spend, flaunting every bit of cash [...]

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Find the Perfect Dress Sized Just for You

Jul 24, 2009 No Comments by vershine

For any bride to be, choosing your gown should not be a fate you dread. Families and friends may mean well but it can become a personal spectator sport of opinions that can make you downright discouraged at times. There is no need to be but instead learn the simple secrets to flatter your figure. [...]

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Bump and Grind Brides: The Art of Burlesque in Wedding Plans

Jul 22, 2009 4 Comments by December

The art of burlesque is enjoying a huge revival at the moment due to the success of striptease superstars such as Dita von Teese, Immodesty Blaize and Dirty Martini. With the glitzy glamour and cheeky charm of this vintage artform, it’s the perfect choice for the bride to be who wants something a little different [...]

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Wedding Hair Styles to Suit your Face Shape

Jul 21, 2009 1 Comment

Have you been flipping through magazines to find just the right hair cut and style for your wedding day? It’s all well and good to pine for the locks of Angela Jolie, Victoria Beckham or Kate Moss, but their styles may not be the right look for you. Instead read our tips on how to choose [...]

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Vintage Weddings: Victorian

Jul 20, 2009 No Comments

The Victorian wedding was a grand affair. It was a chance to show the world how lavish and respectable your family was in society. In many ways they were very similar to today’s traditional weddings: The exchanging of rings, dramatic dresses and throwing a sophisticated party for friends and family. They were extravagant yet romantic [...]

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Beautiful Plus Size Wedding Dresses for Full Figured Brides

Jul 18, 2009 3 Comments

Every bride should feel beautiful one her wedding day- and that includes brides of all shapes and sizes. This article features a few different plus size wedding dresses that can fit any budget.  Each dress is uniquely beautiful and is carefully designed to show off the stunning bride within. This beautiful gown features a beautiful [...]

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