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*Dislike* The worst mistakes made on social media engagement snaps
- Over half of announcement posts are unpopular for being poor
- Untidy nails are the public’s biggest gripe with engagement photos
- “Cringe-worthy” captions are also causing distress for the public
- Full findings and supporting graphics can be found here
UK couples who are publicising their engagements to the world via social media are ruining their big announcement with their poor-quality photographs and post captions, according to new research.
Amazingly, 56% of UK engagement posts on social media are unpopular amongst followers, tarnishing the engagement announcement and making a seemingly good proposal bad.
Four in 10 British women face ‘I Do-sappointment’ from OTT proposal
Almost half of British women admit they were “disappointed” with the way their partner popped the question, according to a new study.
Researchers studied women who have been proposed to, and discovered as many as 40 percent were unhappy with how their partner asked for their hand in marriage – with a further 12 percent saying they were “bitterly disappointed”.
And almost a quarter (23 percent) were left red faced from an over the top gesture, including flash mobs, lavish gifts and public displays of affection.
Two thirds of women felt a proposal should be all about the ‘little details’ rather than grand gestures – with 92 percent saying the special event should NEVER take place in public.
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcestershire
Set a unique scene for your summer wedding at a magnificent Abbey within a 26 acre estate. Nestled within the beautiful hills of the Worcestershire countryside, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel is licensed for outdoor ceremonies and also offers an extensive range of exquisite indoor ceremony and reception rooms.
**Diary date** Love Your Gut week, 4th – 10th September 2017
The gut is one of the most important organs in the body and it plays a vital role in our health and wellbeing in many different ways. So, show your gut some love this September and take time to look after your digestive system – it really is worth it!
Love Your Gut Week 2017 runs from 4-10th September. Love Your Gut has been raising awareness of the importance of gut health for over 18 years by providing expert tips, digestive health news and recipes.
The good news is that it isn’t hard to love your gut! To get you started Dr Joan Ransley and the experts at Love Your Gut have put together tips on how to give your gut the love and attention it deserves.
Winter wedding on your own private Scottish estate
New discounted winter exclusive-let at Skye’s Romantic Michelin-starred Kinloch Lodge
If you dream of hosting your winter wedding on a romantic, rambling Scottish estate but don’t have a limitless budget, or a distant relative with a gorgeous country pile, the new exclusive winter lets at Skye’s Kinloch Lodge could make your wedding wishes come true.
This historic family-run hotel, formerly home to Lord & Lady Macdonald, is offering whole-house bookings from November 2017 to March 2018 for up to 38 guests, at hugely discounted rates. With prices from £7,500 per night, (that’s less than £200 per head and saves around £6,000*).
Wedding reception gin and vodka cocktail recipes from the Dingle Distillery
Dingle Original Gin and Dingle Distillery Vodka, the Irish artisan craft spirits, produced in The Dingle Distillery, County Kerry, Ireland both launched earlier this year in the UK, and they've proven to be the key ingredient in some delectable cocktails!
They include some gin and vodka sharing cocktails, some twists on the classics and some slightly more unique options! Equally all could work for a hen party, and the slimline version is ideal for the bride to be who's watching her figure!
The Dingle Mo-gin-to
Doctor warns of the dangers of using unqualified therapist for dermal fillers
Following a number of high profile cases, where patients have been left disfigured following dermal fillers, a leading specialist has called for tighter government control on unregulated clinics and therapists.
Dr Christine Cowpland, who runs the CMedical Aesthetic Clinic in Bristol, is pressing for the introduction legislation to safeguard men and women undertaking dermal filler injections. Unlike Botox, which needs a medical prescription to be purchased, dermal fillers are classed as 'medical devices', so in theory, anyone can buy and use them.
Get hitched without a hitch with Maritim Mauritius
For those looking to get hitched without a hitch, the white sandy beaches and turquoise depths of the Indian Ocean surrounding the island of Mauritius is one of the few places on earth to rightfully claim the mantle of ‘‘paradise’’.
With over 27 years’ experience in delivering bespoke fairy-tale weddings, the 5-star Maritim Resort & Spa Mauritius offers specialised multi-lingual staff to provide unparalleled facilities, experiences and service when saying ‘I do’.