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Enjoy the honeymoon of a lifetime in Tuscany!

Honeymoons or mini-moons should be an experience you will cherish for the rest of your married lives. But in this beautiful world, with an endless list of destinations, choosing where to go can be extremely difficult.

Italy is known for its breathtaking scenery at every turn, beautiful sunsets, exemplary restaurants and delicious cuisine - everything you can wish for on your holiday after the big day.

Whether you are planning the honeymoon of a lifetime for next year, or simply booking a last-minute getaway to spend some much needed time together after the wedding, Tuscany has it all.

The Swan, Shakespeare's Globe - Wedding Venue

The Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe, on London’s Bankside is an all-day restaurant, bar and private events space which boasts unrivalled views across St Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London. In addition to this, the venue is fully licensed to hold private wedding ceremonies.

Overlooking the Globe Theatre and River Thames, their Balcony Room can seat up to 70 guests, making the ceremony an intimate occasion while boasting unrivalled views. Swan offers a breakfast catering service for the day that can be tailored to suit guests needs.

Wedding coordinators are also available to take care of every last detail; from floral arrangements, cake and furnishing, making the day unique and extra special.

Cometic dangers

From eyebrow and lip liner tattooing to eyelash extensions the industry of semi-permanent make-up is growing at a phenomenal rate. However, as
thousands of women seek long lasting cosmetic solutions there has also been a rise in people suffering from serious allergic reactions and disappointing results.

Bridal tanning tips from fake bake

1) Trial tan
If you're new to the tanning world do some research online or ask girlfriends for a recommendation. The wedding tan is the most important of them all. Sync your tanning try out just before a make up trail too.

Take some images of your dress to show your tanning therapist. A good tanner will want to see what skin you are showing in the dress and want to discuss how you tan naturally and what self tan products you have used successfully in the past. All this information will help bespoke the perfect colour.

Heavenly Necklaces - jewellery specialists

Heavenly Necklaces are the leading suppliers of fake diamond jewellery to brides, royalty and celebrities the world over.

They are always delighted to advise personally on the jewellery for the big day and will happily enter into email correspondence to discuss all sorts of issues and ideas. More and more brides actually send them an image of 'the dress' , or even visit the team in their offices for personal advice, and the team at HN will reply speedily.

Brabantia’s homewares bring style, colour and practicality to any Wedding List

As wedding plans get underway, it’s time to turn attentions to the wedding list. But how much do you spend on a wedding gift? A recent survey by the weddingshop.com confirms £111.46 is the maximum a couple should expect a guest to pay for a present.*

With this figure in mind, why not break with convention and select a gift that you’d love in your home when you start married life? It’s time for the fun, the frivolous and the good looking practical!

Brabantia’s stunning range of homewares make perfect wedding list additions, bringing colour and good looks to any home.

Golden glamour

5 skincare treatments before your big day

You've spent months preparing for your big day. The venue is booked, the flowers are ordered, the dress has been delivered and the guest list has been finalised. Don't forget about the most important person though, you! We have consulted with our expert plastic surgeon Dr Kenneth Kok at Skin & Follicle and have come up with these top 5 tips you should be following to look your best on the day.

1. Moisturise

2. Sun protection

3. Chemical peel

4. Anti wrinkle injections

5. Sleep

Moisturise

How Much Do Weddings Cost To Guests?

Everyone loves a wedding. An occasion to dress up, enjoy good food and watch their nearest and dearest celebrate their love for each other. But we all know weddings can be expensive and it’s not just the Bride & Grooms bank balance that’s affected by the big day.

A Nationwide survey has revealed that couples are now spending on average £800 to attend a wedding, a modest £23 increase from their 2015 survey.

Vows and Venues – H+J wedding food trends

Just like wedding dresses and flowers change with the season, the catering at weddings can also be affected by the latest trends. Leading UK caterers H+J are expert at spotting the everchanging wishes of soon-to-be-wed couples, holding their weddings at top London venues such as Dartmouth House, 41 Portland Place and Ironmongers Hall.

Canary Riverside Plaza is East London's premier wedding destination

East London is home to an abundance of exquisite haunts for any couple looking for their dream wedding venue, but none are quite so picturesque as Canary Riverside Plaza, Canary Wharf’s highest rated independent five-star hotel.

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