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Here is the 47th Edition of our newsletter - some great advice articles this edition as well as some fantastic competition prizes.
We do hope the advice here helps out with your wedding planning and if not, please tell us what you want to know about!
Katherine, David & Pauline (Something to say - tell us!)
This week our competition prize is ;
- £50 Gift Voucher for the BHS Wedding Collection
- Two Copies of the Rough Guide to Weddings
- A pair of the Bridella and Mr Right VooDolls
Entry Details
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What to Ask the Priest/Vicar
The decision to get married is followed by numerous questions between the bride and groom about what they want from their wedding day as well as their future together.
Choices they will have to make will include what wedding date to choose, how they want to get married and what they will have to do to save enough money for their wedding.
Once these decisions have been made, the couple can discuss the questions that they should ask whoever is going to marry them!
Read the full What to Ask the Priest/Vicar article
History of the Wedding Dress
One of the first things that a bride thinks about when she is due to get married is what she will be wearing on the day.
The bride's dress is a major element of her perfect day and she will need to consider what colour, what fabric and what style will suit her best and, like most things, the wedding dress comes with a history!
In today's modern times it is no longer thought necessary to wear a white wedding dress which to most people signified purity and virginity. Modern dresses are tailored to the bride in a variety of shapes and colours but the white dress is a very old tradition going back even as far as the Romans.
Read the full History of the Wedding Dress article
Manicure for the Groom
The groom should have his own agenda in the lead up to his wedding day that involves his skin care regime or how he will have his hair on the day and just as the bride likes to take care of her nails, as should the groom’s hands and nails look smart on his wedding day.
The following article will give any groom-to-be some advice on what a manicure is and how to keep your nails healthy.
Just like the bride-to-be, the groom’s hands will also be on show when the ring is placed on his finger and when the newly married couple cut the cake. So much emphasis is on the bride’s look but this does not mean that the groom should forget his own hands.
Read the full Manicure for the Groom article
Arabian Themed Hen Party
Planning your hen party can be exciting and sometimes a little bit daunting, especially if you are unsure as to what theme route you want to go down.
An Arabian theme night for your hen party could give you just the theme you are looking for!
As well as bringing your girlfriends together to have a laugh, having a spicy Arabian night will enable you to incorporate themed costumes and food as well as music into your evening. Sometimes known as a Harem night these ornate parties can also include belly dancers, genies, sultans and even snakes.
Read the full Arabian Themed Hen Party article
Valentines Proposal with a Famous Movie Love Quote
It is that time of year when love is in the air. In the lead up to February 14th individuals are planning special surprises for their loved one, the shops are full of cards and red hearts and florists and restaurants prepare themselves for profitable trading.
On the day lovers are married, gifts are given, flowers are delivered, couples go out on romantic nights and in some cases, the ultimate commitment is made, a proposal of marriage, but why?
What is significant of February 14th and why do couples consider it the day to show their love for each other?
Read the full Valentines Proposal with a Famous Movie Love Quote article
Latest Blog Posts
Have you been reading the Wedding Chaos Blog? If not, you can visit the latest posts using the links below.
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- Win Gel Cushions & £100 Debenhams Voucher
- Rough Guide To Weddings
- Children in Need 2009
- Mass Valentine Wedding
- Wedding Caterer Fined
- Seventieth Wedding Anniversary
- Policeman Jailed for Conducting Weddings
- Top Gear Wedding Driver
- Wedding Budget Donated to Earthquake Victims
- Jail Sentence Reduced to attend Daughter’s Wedding
Tip of the Issue
Confetti and bubbles - there are important things to consider....
Read here to find out about this Chaos Top Tip
Thanks to Bee for that Top Tip :)
If you have any great tips please let us know on the forum
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Competition Time!
The competition prizes in this edition are ;
- £50 Gift Voucher for the BHS Wedding Collection
- Two Copies of the Rough Guide to Weddings
- A pair of the Bridella and Mr Right VooDolls
The closing date for this competition is 6pm on Saturday 20th February 2010.
Entry Details
The competition is only open to Newsletter subscribers who are registered with our forums and made at least 10 posts. 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.
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