My husband and I have gained an extra 10 kilos of body weight since we first met - we honestly look pregnant (both of us!) but I guess thats what happens when you are in love (or in my case: eat too many cupcakes) So i was inspired when I read this news article in the Daily mail about this groom who lost 9 stones after his wedding photos.
Karl Indge, 25, an engineer was 20 stone 9lbs when he married his high school sweetheart Kim, 22, in April 2009. …

I purchased this beautiful Pronovias Nerveo gown from the Pronovias Flagship store in London New Bond Street. The retail price was £1,410 (about $2,100). This gown was altered to fit a size 4/6 and length kept as I wanted to sell it on. It is in excellent condition and I have had it professionally cleaned.

Description: All lace fitted bridal gown with pleated empire bodice, with a ruffle hem; tulle with lace appliques. I am including in the price a beautiful floor length veil that was lovingly made my cousin, a …

I saw a photoshoot of some brides in gorgeous hair accessories like headbands. I also stopped by at the Accessorize store in London and saw that they have a whole range of gorgeous hair bands and bandos, mainly featuring coloured plummage. I guess this is well timed for the British wedding season. I went on their website earlier today www.monsoon.co.uk (because Monsoon owns Accessorize) and they have a ‘bridal accessories’ section. I really adore the bandos because they are so much more flexible than the Alice bands. Here are some …

I’ve been meaning to post up photos from the 2010 Oscars where we saw a host of celebrities wearing white dresses which could easily translate into wedding dress speculation/inspiration - whichever side of the entertainment industry you are from!
Here are some of my favourites:
Jennifer Lopez in Armani Prive

Amanda Seyfried also in Armani Prive

Remember Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s wedding that featured Armani from start to finish? She wore an off-the-shoulder Armani gown with an ivory silk train adorned in Valenciennes lace and Swarovski beaded crystal embroidery and accessorized her …

My new work place is so much more formal than the last one due to the number of client visits possible. Even on a friday, I notice almost all my colleagues are still wearing a crisp shirt, statement tie and the all important cufflink. I always like to see a man who can match his cufflinks to his tie and I’m even happier to see some unusual looking cufflinks like a rugby ball shaped cufflinks that I noted last week…. which then led me to think about wedding cufflinks. And …

I’ve just started a new job and I met my Lead Associate last week who was an older serious looking woman. When I back to my desk yesterday, I was pleasantly suprised to see a glammed up colleague with a simple black dress and a beautiful strand of three pearls - what a difference some jewellry makes! Because the role involves a lot of client meetings, I imagined she had some pretty important meetings lined up yesterday.
The complete change of my colleague’s appearance prompted me to think about how …

With a separate legal ceremony and a wedding reception all the rage now (or as I like to call it ‘exchange’ and then ‘completion’ ceremonies, my best friend and I discussed her upcoming legal ceremony. Whilst she considers her wedding reception to be held next year as ‘her wedding’, she also understands that her fiance’s family consider the legal ceremony as just as important. I recalled my legal ceremony - I was sick, wore a skimpy outfit in cold british weather and had held a bonquet of flowers from Marks …

Having blogged about the White House reception last week, I thought I’d share some photos and details of an almost-white-house wedding. On May 10, 2008, Jenna Bush (daughter of George Bush, then President of the US) and Henry Hager exchanged wedding vows at the Priarie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas.

Breaking trading, the first family wedding was not broadcast live. But the White House did share some details and released 11 photos in the days after the wedding. I understand that for such a famous family, they wouldnt have wanted it …

Last month Barack Obama welcomed the Indian prime minister on the first state reception of his presidency. But, as a wedding enthusiast, my eyes were on the lovely Michelle Obama: what she would wear, and the reception she would throw…. and she did not disappoint!
Michelle Obama wore a strapless, gold and cream-coloured sheath dress with an overlay of silver and matching shawl that was designed by Indian designer Naeem Khan and made in India. It resembled the churidhar (or shawl) or the Indian salwar-keemeez! Michelle could have even looked like …

So I thought I’d show you my transformation styled by Evan. I think the pictures speak for Evan’s talent:

halfway there…

and finally…

Stylist at work:

with a little help of these:

I can honestly vouch for Evan’s meticulous work. He was patient, kind and very sweet. He even did my bridesmaid’s hair again for free. He was always available for any advice or reassurance before the wedding.
In case you like what you see, here are Evan’s contact details :
07928117599
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