Wedding survival handbook
15th June 2009
It's the most important day of your life, and almost anything can go wrong! Luckily, the authors of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series are here to help not just the happy couple but also family, friends, bridesmaids and best men, survive the blessed event. The book is packed with excellent (and often hilarious) advice on how to deal with a whole litany of possible problems including how to charm wary in-laws, survive the bachelor party, sober up a bridesmaid, cover wedding day blemishes, salvage a collapsed cake, deal with wedding night jitters, torn wedding dresses, lost rings, freak weather and much more . . . it's a wonder that weddings ever go right.
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Have the honeymoon of your dreams
18th February 2009
A dream honeymoon has got to be high on most couples wish list but is often compromised because of the expense of the big day. Now however, thanks to Thomas Cook, your friends and relatives can actually contribute to the holiday fund, especially ideal if you are 'the couple that has everything' or want to avoid receiving five toasters. Simply register for the Thomas Cook Weddings and Honeymoons Gifting Service. Not only do you get the honeymoon you want, but your guests don't have to scratch their heads working out what to buy you!
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Make a statement on your honeymoon
17th February 2009
If you're looking for the ideal gift for the bride to be, look no further. A beautiful pink 'Just Married' bikini which will make her as much the centre of attention on her honeymoon as she was on the big day itself.

The bikini has a double love heart on the top and 'Just married' emblazoned on the back of the bikini bottoms.

Even better, it is actually on sale at Celebrations Plus (was £34.95, now £29.95). Choose either white with pink stones, black with clear stones, or pink with clear stones.

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Sale on at Confetti
16th February 2009
It's the devil that is in the detail and online wedding retailer Confetti has a wide range of wedding accessories and decorations. Even better they have discounts of up to 70% off. To see what's available click here.

A stately home could be the perfect venue for your fairytale wedding
14th February 2009

A stately home set in 35 acres could be yours for the day for that fairytale wedding you have always dreamed of.

Boreham House in Boreham, near Chelmsford, Essex, is available for weddings throughout the year - and is exclusively for your use on your big day.

After having your wedding ceremony in the beautiful oak carved ceremony room or in the church of your choice, you and you guests will enjoy canapés and champagne in the marbled reception area followed by a three course meal with wine and champagne for the speeches.

At the end of the meal preparations are made for the evening, which can include a buffet for all your guests to enjoy while dancing the night away to the DJ’s music.

And to end a fantastic day, you and your guests will meet on the lawn to enjoy a spectacular firework display.

To give you an idea of prices, the complete wedding package for up to 80 guests for the meal and up to 100 for the evening buffet is currently available for Saturday the 20th of June 2009 for £12,000 plus VAT. St Valentine's Day, Saturday the 14th of February 2009, is £17,000 plus VAT.

For more details telephone 01245 200777 or visit the Boreham House website.

Adam Chandler is the wedding singer with the X Factor
10th February 2009

Recognise the face? If you are a big fan of ITV's X Factor you may well do because Adam Chandler was a member of Futureproof, the boy band that reached the Finals of the 2007 series.

Adam has since returned to his first love - singing songs at weddings and other special events from the Great American Songbook as immortalised by Rat Pack legends and jazz greats like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.

So if you want your wedding entertainment to go with a swing, Adam Chandler could well be your man. He travels with his own modern PA system, an old fashioned Shure sh55 microphone and professionally recorded backing tracks, so the sound quality on your big day will be of an extremely high standard. And you're more than welcome to choose from his repertoire of over 130 songs to make it a truly personal night to remember as Adam Chandler, the wedding singer with the X Factor, entertains your friends and family.

For more details and to book Adam visit his website at www.adamchandler.co.uk. He's based near London, but performs all over the country.

Look picture perfect in Triumph's Eternal Feelings Bridal Lingerie Collection
9th February 2009

Lingerie specialist Triumph has some invaluable advice for brides to be - the moment you choose your dress consider what you will wear underneath. That's because with the right underwear, the hang of your dress will improve, you’ll look slimmer and you'll walk taller too.

To be on the safe side, especially if the dress has a wide neckline or cutaway shoulders, take it with you when you make your bridal lingerie selection. Allow plenty of time to try various styles and do ensure you get the right size – it will make the world of difference.

The Eternal Feelings Bridal Lingerie Collection from Triumph marries fine stretch tulle featuring a patterned stripe, with exquisite flower patterned stretch lace. Delicate looped edging and organza and satin bows are the finishing touches.

The Eternal Feelings underwired bra with its pretty lace straps combines sophistication and comfortable support and is available in sizes 32 to 40 and B to DD cups (recommended retail price £26). The sheer string is in feather-light stretch tulle with broad lace edging around the leg and is available in sizes 8 to 18 (recommended retail price £15). The suspender belt is fashionably deep with a flirty little skirt. The stretch material is wonderfully comfortable, and vertical stiffeners in the lace waistband give a touch of gentle support. Suspenders adjust in length and are available in sizes 10/12, 14/16 and 18/20 (recommended retail price £24). And the stretch lace garter has organza and satin bows (recommended retail price £5).

The Eternal Feelings Bridal Lingerie Collection also includes a corset that will gently enhance your natural curves. Vertical stiffeners and underwires in the padded cups of the corset offer essential support yet flex to follow your every move. Detachable suspenders adjust in length, the hook and eye back fastening has two settings, and detachable straps mean multiway options to suit various necklines. Available in sizes 32 to 38 and B to D cups (recommended retail price £57).

Bride Wars - before the rings go on the gloves come off!
6th February 2009

Eek! Let's hope this doesn't happen to you on your bid day. An administrative error means that the weddings of two best friends are scheduled to take place on the same day at the same venue - and neither is willing to change their plans.

The result in this case is a hilarious chic flick starring Kate Hudson as Liv and Anne Hathaway as Emma. Normally, these two New Yorkers who have been friends from childhood would do anything for each other, but when it comes to getting married at the city's ultimate wedding venue, The Plaza Hotel, it turns into one ugly bun fight!

While Emma is switching hair dye at the hairdressers to give Liv a blue rise for her wedding day, Liv is spreading rumours that Emma is pregnant! But as with all feel good films, you just know there's going to be a happy ending.

Bride Wars is in cinemas now.


Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa renew wedding vows in fairytale ceremony
29th January 2009

Actor Patrick Swayze has renewed his wedding vows with his wife of 36 years, Lisa, at a fairytale ceremony on the couple's ranch in New Mexico.

"We did it very Prince Charming and Snow White," said Patrick who rode to the ceremony on a white stallion.

"It was like a fairytale," added Lisa. "One of the happiest days ever."

The Hollywood heartthrob who has played the romantic lead in films including Dirty Dancing and Ghost has been diagnosed as having pancreatic cancer.