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Here is the 26th Edition of our newsletter - bringing you advice on alternatives for tossing the bouquet, having a drinks fountain at your reception, the best way to show your cake off in all its glory and how the groom should choose his hanky carefully. We also take a look at getting the best out of a stag weekend in Amsterdam.
We hope the advice here helps out with your wedding planning.
Katherine, David, Pauline & Fay (Something to say - tell us!)
This week our competition will offer two winners the choice of the following fab prizes :
- £75 value at Tia's Designs - Large Wedding Album, Guest book, Wedding Album for Parents (x2), Honeymoon book (view prize)
- Cake topper worth over £100 from Wedding Toppers (Pauline..)
This edition is sponsored by Kenneth Turner - great ideas for favours and gifts, flowers and table decorations. New wedding list service also available.
- Advice Spotlight -
Alternatives to Tossing the Bouquet
 The tradition of throwing the bouquet is a bit uncertain with both England and France laying claim to the beginning of this custom.
Whichever country it originated from the belief is that during the 14th century the custom of ‘bedding the bride’, where the wedding guests would accompany the newlyweds to their matrimonial chamber, is thought to be the reason behind the throwing of the bride’s bouquet.
Read the Alternative Ideas for Tossing the Bouquet article.
- Advice Spotlight -
Having a Drinks Fountain
 We have all seen delicate glasses built up into pyramid shapes with chilled champagne being poured very carefully into the top one with the champagne cascading down into tiered glasses, this idea, along with chocolate fountains are fast becoming one of the main features at weddings.
It therefore comes as no surprise to find out that fountains are taking the place of waiters walking around the room with balanced trays of drinks.
Read the full Drinks Fountain article
- Advice Spotlight -
Displaying your Wedding Cake
Your wedding cake will be one of the crowning glories at your reception and not only do you want it to taste wonderful and be enjoyed by all you will also want the display of the cake to stand out and be remembered, as well as coordinate with your theme and personality.
A lot of time, thought and money will have gone into the selection of your wedding cake and it would be a shame if it was just ‘plonked’ down in a corner somewhere and not given the chance for the artistic beauty of the wedding cake to shine.
Read the full Displaying your Wedding Cake article.
- Advice Spotlight -
Men's Handkerchiefs
During the 1900’s the handkerchief was more of a symbol of male social status than feminine delicacy and no true gentlemen would be seen without one tucked into his breast pocket.
Carrying this idea forward to a wedding, the gooms suit can suddenly be transformed with the added colour of a silk handkerchief peeking out from the breast pocket as can a business suit with a crisp white linen square piece of cloth!
Grooms today give their outfits that touch of added class and sophistication by wearing matching cravats/ties and handkerchiefs and quite often they blend in with the waistcoat.
Read the full Mens Handkerchief article.
- Advice Spotlight -
Stag Weekend in Amsterdam
Home to tulips, clogs and cheeses, Amsterdam has for many years attracted visitors not only for its beauty and canals but also for the reputation of the red light district and ‘smoky’ coffee bars. Many a tourist has been curious enough to go sightseeing around some of the more back street areas.
Stag parties of groups from all over Europe are custom making their own weekends with activities, fun, eating, drinking and general relaxing days where there is everything for everybody.
Read the full Stag Weekend in Amsterdam article
- Your Wedding, Your Story -
Historic Weddings
 Reading a newspaper from 1960 brings back evocative memories as long forgotten detail are recalled.
Take this newspaper copy from the wedding of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones…
‘They are off on honeymoon – the gay Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong Jones…The Duke [of Edinburgh] was all smiles – in contrast to a sombre, rather serious-looking Queen…Queen Ingrid of Denmark has a quite word with a kilted Prince Charles…Simply beautiful – her dress was a dream in white.’
Buy an original newspaper covering this event >>
Read the full story...
Latest Blog Posts
Have you been reading the Wedding Chaos Blog? If not, you can visit the latest posts using the links below.
If you have not registered yet, you can do so here.
- Victoria Beckham to Plan Mel C’s Wedding
- Bishop Launches Wedding Website
- Wendy Richard Gets Married Today
- Medieval Themed Wedding
- Credit Crunch Couples Choose To Wed In Greece
Tip of the Issue
"If you want to use real rose petals for your tables but think they may cost to much?" - They wont really...read why...
Thanks to madmooer (Fay) for that Top Tip :)
If you have any great tips please let us know on the forum
- Featured Supplier -
Ernest Jones
Wedding jewellery, without doubt, the finishing touch.
Complete your bridal look with jewellery that reflects the
style of your wedding - a traditional bride radiates
in diamonds and pearls, a modern bride might wear contemporary
pendant, earrings and bracelets. Choosing the right
jewellery for the bride and bridesmaids is part
of making your day perfect.
Why not visit the Ernest Jones website and check them out.
Competition Time!
The competition in this edition is for two winners to choose from ;
- £75 value at Tia's Designs - Large Wedding Album, Guest book, Wedding Album for Parents (x2), Honeymoon book (view prize)
- Cake topper worth over £100 from Wedding Toppers (Pauline..)
The closing date for this competition is 6pm on Saturday 8th November.
The competition is only open to Newsletter subscribers who are registered with our forums. If you have not yet registered you can do so here - you must also quote your unique id, WC[id,fallback=0], so that we can identify you should you be the lucky winner.
Please note that the Cake Topper competition is a regular forum member exclusive - for full entry details read this thread
And Finally...
A quick mention about our Blog- if you have not registered yet, you can do so here.
Well, that was it - our 26th edition. We have tried to incorporate some of your suggestions following the first editions, and like before, I would welcome your comments, positive or negative (as long as constructive), so if you are one of the few people that are reading this bit, please let me know, either by reply, or via the forum here if you have anything to say.
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