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Hidden costs behind every wedding 

Features 21st November 2018

 By Ann Cronin   No matter what kind of wedding you and your beloved have opted for, every couple’s big day has some hidden expenses that are often forgotten. Here are some of the less obvious costs you should factor in to your wedding budget.    Postage   For every save-the-date, invitation and thank you card sent out to your guests there will…

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Why you should shop locally for you wedding

Features 21st November 2018

  By Ann Cronin   The many benefits of finding your bridal must-buys in your local area.  Supporting your own community  Shopping locally means you’re giving back to the community in which you are a part of and can do your part to support those who give the area its vibrancy and ensure their business continues to flourish.  Expertise and efficiency  The fact…

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Kids’ corner

Features 21st November 2018

By Ann Cronin If your wedding is going to be a family-friendly celebration with plenty of youngsters on your guest list, it may be worth looking into different ideas and essentials worth incorporating into your big day to ensure things run as smoothly as possible. Ensure your child critics are kept happy with some of these kid-friendly wedding day additions.  …

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Bridal beauty sleep

Features 21st November 2018

  By Ann Cronin    Keep a routine   Ideally, you should be waking up and going to bed at around the same time every morning and night. The thought of giving up your weekend lie-in may be upsetting but this is the best way of getting your body and mind into the habit of maintaining a sleeping pattern and ensuring you…

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Caring for your dress throughout your wedding day

Features 21st November 2018

After months (or maybe years) of searching for the perfect wedding dress and then going through countless fittings and alterations, its natural you want to look after it as best you can throughout the big day. We’ve put together our tips and tricks for managing and taking care of your wedding dress throughout the celebrations.    Protective armour   During transportation and…

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Add some royalty to your wedding

Features 7th August 2018

  By Ann Cronin   Considering it may be the most talked about wedding of the year, it seems only right to draw some inspiration from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day that you can incorporate into your own summer celebration.   Treat your bridal team   Meghan gave each of her young bridesmaids a pair of white leather shoes monogrammed with their initials…

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Is a bridal speech right for you?

Features 7th August 2018

  By Ann Cronin  Traditionally the bride does not make a speech at a wedding but in recent years more and more brides are ignoring this constraint and choosing to share a few words on their big day. If you’re considering writing a speech for your reception but are unsure if it’s the best choice for you, here are a few things to consider.   Speaking from the heart  You get…

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