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Steal her style; highlighting the dresses worn at celebrity weddings over the weekend

What a whirlwind weekend of celebrity weddings we’ve just had; our Golden Girl Jessica Ennis married her childhood sweetheart Andy Hill in Derbyshire, Melanie Sykes tied the knot with her toyboy beau Jack Cockings in a fairytale themed celebration in Dorset, and reality Real Houswives of Miami star Adriana de Moura married her interior designer partner in Florida on Friday. Besides the glitz and glamour of a celebrity wedding, the reveal of the dress is always the biggest wow factor –...

Five top tips on choosing perfect wedding shoes from Aruna Seth

Choosing the right wedding shoes can be tricky – especially if you’re not used to walking in heels or you’re trying to match something with the style of your wedding dress . I actually chose my wedding shoes before I bought my wedding dress, but I do think that it makes sense to buy the dress first, so that you know how creative you can be when it comes to your wedding footwear. Some brides on our real wedding section, an in the hitched discussion forum change out of their fancy...

8 stylish wedding hair ideas from Hepburn Collection 

If you’re planning a fairytale wedding then you’ll need a fairytale hair do to match your glamorous theme. I've been chatting to Roz Edwards, the Managing Director of Hepburn Collection ( www.hepburncollection.com ) who gave me her ideas on heavenly bridal hair styles, perfect for a fairytale bride. With over 20 years experience in the hair industry, Roz's business partner Severin Hubert, who specialises in designing wedding hair worthy of a red-carpet also provides the highest...

Healthy and nutritious wedding cakes featuring your 5 a day

If you’re a health conscious couple or you’re after something different when it comes to your wedding cake, then check out the Veggie Berry Bakery ( www.veggieberrybakery.co.uk )! Sue Hill, who is based in Norwich and has always had a passion for baking has spent many years making all sorts of cakes for friends and family. She wanted to make exciting yet nutritious treats for her children’s lunch boxes and one day decided to add vegetables or fruit to ordinary cakes. For Sue this...

The three easy steps to have your friends shoot your wedding themselves

If you’re looking for a completely unique way to capture your wedding day on film, then take a look at Shoot it Yourself ( www.shoot-it-yourself.co.uk )! This simple concept allows your guests to take control of your wedding videography and shoot your day themselves, with ease. Step 1: The Shoot it Yourself team deliver the cameras to your home or venue prior to your wedding, giving you and your friends full instructions on what they need to do. Step 2: Your friends, family and even you as...

Creative canapé inspiration from the Event Director at Kalm Kitchen 

Canapés, finger food, sliders, hor dourves; there are a number of ways to describe a posh pre-dinner snack served with Champagne at a wedding! I'm not a huge fan of canapés, mainly because I worry that holding my drink, a plate, a napkin and my clutch bag isn't practical, but if served correctly, canapés can be spectacular, and a huge talking point at your wedding reception. In America they call the time after the ceremony and before the reception the Cocktail Hour –...

The ultimate solution for brides who are concerned about wearing glasses on their wedding day

If you wear glasses or contact lenses then you may be thinking of an alternative option when it comes to you wedding day. You may need to wear glasses at all times in order to see, but being able to see your groom as you walk down the aisle on your wedding day is key - and a moment your vision won't want to blur! I think I may have found the perfect solution for any brides who are worried about their eyewear on the big day. Bridal eyewear by Karen Louise ( www.bridaleyewear.co.uk ) is a one of...