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The different shades of blue available for your spring or summer wedding

When choosing your wedding colour scheme, go for something that matches the month and style of your wedding. Light pastel colours such as greens, pinks and blues work beautifully during a spring or summer wedding. From bridesmaids dresses to chair backs and table decorations the choice and different shades of blue are endless. Firstly select the shade of blue that you wish to have run throughout your day, and then colour match everything so that you are coordinated. A blue floral theme can match...

They’ve cracked it! The story of how one cake company has come up with a perfect solution to a wedding cake without eggs!

We’ve recently seen a fruit wedding cake without bits and a wedding cake hanging from the ceiling, but the Alternative Cake Company Ltd . based in Stevenage have come up with a completely new concept! With so many food conscious consumers out there these days it has been a challenge for the supermarkets and cake designers to produce products suitable for absolutely everyone and every dietary requirement. The Alternative Cake Company Ltd . has searched, researched and experimented with several...

Live happily ever after with top 10 tips from eharmony relationship expert

We are all familiar with fairytale ending, ‘and they lived happily ever after’, but how is this actually achieved? Dr. Gian Gonzaga, world-renowned expert in the field of compatibility and relationships for eHarmony.co.uk has over 15 years experience in studying relationships and what makes a marriage work. He says: “Newlyweds need to work together to make sure the honeymoon period doesn’t fade, and instead evolves into a happy and successful married life with one another...

Why not consider something a little unusual and theme your wedding with polka dots...

If you can’t decide on one solid colour for your wedding theme then why not consider something a little unusual and theme your wedding with polka dots. From your wedding stationery to your wedding favours, reception table decorations and even your wedding cake; your spotty theme can be implemented throughout your wedding day. Whatever colour scheme you choose you will be sure to find a number of suppliers that can help you achieve the perfect look for your dotty theme. Shop online with hitched...

An amazing new hair product that the bride, bridesmaids, flowers girls, mothers and guests will be able to use with ease to create a fabulous look!

Yesterday afternoon I was getting a pedicure at my local salon and as I was watching the television raised high on the wall I noticed an advert for the Spin Pin by Goody . I've always had long hair and am always looking for the next best thing when it comes to hair products. I can't tell you how many hair bands, chunky clips, barrettes and grips I have bought and used in the past to keep my hair up; the advert for the Spin Pin made me want to rush right out and buy one! I went home, got on...

From tiered cakes to cake bars and even cup cakes the extensive range at M&S has something for everyone...

If you're looking for a wedding cake that can be personalised to match the theme or colour scheme of your wedding then look no further than the range at M&S . From tiered cakes to cake bars and even cup cakes the extensive range at M&S has something for everyone. Not only can you pick and choose when it comes to cake size, filling and icing colour, but all of the wedding cakes from M&S come at an extremely affordable price. Perfect for any wedding budget! Beautiful for wedding's...

If you want to bring a little bit of the great outdoors, indoors at your wedding reception

If you are having an English Country Garden wedding theme and want to create an outdoor atmosphere, indoors, then you should consider the Garden HideawayTM version of the Yankee Candle. With a fresh cut grass fragrance you will be sure to bring a little bit of the environment into your wedding breakfast or reception. A couple of the Yankee Candles placed on wedding breakfast tables, next to your cake, or on the reception buffet will create a wonderful ambience and will look great as they have a green...