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A BESPOKE WEDDING TALE TO BE TOLD WITH ILLUSTRIES

Beautiful wedding keepsakes with an eternal shelf-life

Set up in 2011 by duo Emma Penrice and Samantha Smith to offer a brand new take on those essential wedding keepsakes, Illustries’ collection of beautifully designed products are fast becoming a ‘must-have’ on the list of all style savvy, soon-to-be-wed couples.

The innovative company aims to capture every important detail of a wedding through interviews, story-telling and creative design concepts. The result of the duo’s vision and inspiration is the creation of an unrivalled portfolio of products that includes fabulous alternatives to the traditonal wedding album – striking coffee table books; bespoke prints; original, as well as flirty and fun guest books.

Don’t let bad breath make a surprise visit on your wedding day

dont let bad breathe make a surprise visit on your wedding day kissing image

 

There’s a lot of planning involved in creating the perfect wedding, but don’t let something like bad breath slip through the net and spoil the most important day of your life.

Nerves can cause dry mouth which provides the perfect breeding ground for bacteria – bacteria builds up on the tongue and can result in an unpleasant odour. Not ideal for your first kiss as a married couple. Saliva is your body’s own natural barrier against hostile germs and bacteria, and when your mouth is drier you have less saliva to control germs.

Best Destinations for a Same Sex Stag or Hen Party

There’s no denying that 2015 was a stellar year for same sex marriage, equality and LGBT awareness. As Ireland became the first country to legalise gay marriage by popular vote in May and same sex marriage was declared legal across the US in June, 2016 is set to a massive growth in LGBT, same sex stag and hen parties.

Here, leading Stag and Hen do organisers Eventhuse look into eight of the world’s best same sex stag and hen do destinations.

Copenhagen 

A little known fact about one of Scandinavia’s hippest destinations is that Denmark made history back in 1998, as the first country in the world to recognise registered same-sex partnerships.

Pros and cons of changing into a reception dress on your wedding day

Pros and cons of changing into a reception dress on your wedding day by Venus Bridal

You’ve chosen the wedding dress of your dreams. You’ve picked a hairstyle and you’ve even got your jewellery and accessories in place. Now all you’ve got left to decide is whether to stay in your beautiful wedding gown for the whole duration of the wedding or to slip into a different outfit for the reception.

Whilst many brides prefer to stay in their stunning bridal dresses for the whole day and night, others opt to change into an entirely new outfit for the evening’s celebrations. If you’re indecisive as to whether to opt for two different glamorous outfits, take a look at some of the pros and cons of changing into a reception dress on your wedding day.


10 Unique Wedding Touches

Leading Hen Do organisers Chillisauce reveal 10 creative and meaningful ways to make your wedding unique.

1. Share your love story with the children by having a custom colouring book for the kids table, entailing how you met, fell in love and got married.

2. Get mini takeaway vases so guests can take the flowers home, a great wedding favour and memento of your big day.

3. Forget confetti and have fresh petals dropping over you and your groom during your first dance. We can’t image a more romantic setting.


Some Most Unusual Wedding Venues to Get Married At

If you and your partner like to stray from the 'norm', getting married or having a reception in an unusual wedding venue might just be for you. Not only can unusual wedding venues be cheaper to rent than most halls or hotels, they will give a flair to your day that many will remember for a lifetime. You can easily match your theme or personal tastes to an unusual venue.

Some research may be required to find something that will truly fit your ideas, but seeing your guests faces is more than worth it. Here are some ideas and suggestions for unusual wedding venues that can be found all over the world.

The Outdoorsy or Nature Type: Try a Glamping Style Reception