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 …

Upon the recommendation of a friend of mine, we had my wedding band made at David Lawes in Hatton Garden, the diamond centre in London. I was a bit hesitant to have my wedding ring made in England considering how prices are inflated in this country. However, I didnt want to order it from Dubai again because it may not match the engagement ring exactly. My engagement ring had a prong so I wanted to make sure the wedding band would have a small slit so it would be a …

So I’m off to Hatton Garden this afternoon to get a bespoke wedding band that matches my engagement ring. There are so many jewellers at Hatton Garden that I didnt know where to look so I asked a friend of mine who got her engagement ring made there. She gave me the address of David Lawes, who she said is extremely relaxed and professional. When I met him, he said he couldnt be any more easy going because he would be horizontal!
Anyways, a few days ago on my training course …

My stylist, the very fabulous Evan, recommended these tips:
1. Get a Hydrator facial 10 days before wedding day.
2. Night before the wedding - sleep normal time or even later. Never go to bed earlier, you will wake up earlier and get more tired in the morning. Try to maintain your normal sleep pattern.
3. Dont drink any water after 10.30. Your face will retain this water and you will look bloated in the photos.
4. Wash your hair the night before, no need to wash that morning. Dont go to sleep with …

So I thought I’d share the list I’ve draw up for our bridesmaids and groomsmen as they’ve asked for a list of their responsibilities:
Hello All,
So Alan and I prepared a list of things we’d like to help in the lead up to the wedding and on the day. Originally, I thought I’d write a list of things I need help and ask what you prefer to do but a married man told me that it was easier to just assign tasks to people and to be precise. If anyone …

‘All I do is dream of you’ - Stacey Kent
‘Cant take my eyes off you’ - Andy Williams
‘Come fly with me’ - Frank Sinatra
‘Fly me to the moon’- Frank Sinatra
‘I’ve got you under my skin’ - Frank Sinatra
‘More’ - Nat King Cole
‘You make me feel so young’ - Frank Sinatra
‘The way you look tonight’ - Fred Astaire
‘You’re nobody till somebody loves you’ – Dean Martin
‘Night and Day’ - Frank Sinatra
‘Dream a little dream’ - Ella Fitzgerald
‘Beyond the sea’ - Robbie Williams
‘They can’t take that away from me’ – Frank Sinatra
‘You’re …

This weekend saw a bonanza of Celebrity Weekend. First off, we had the infamous Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt - or more popularly known as ‘Speidi’ married in Los Angeles on Saturday the 25th of April. They eloped to Mexico last year but there was a whole discussion whether their marriage was ‘legal’ or not or just another PR stunt. Well to clear all doubt, Heidi wore a Monique Lhullier dress as they exchange wows at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena. Unromantically, MTV was there to capture the event for …

Whist trying to find a Ballroom dancing course for my fiance and I, I stumbled upon some descriptions of the dance itself. At the same time, I was on a chat where brides were discussing table names. For those dance lovers out there, why not name your tables after the different dances? If you’re not keen on that, heres some information before you dive into the world of Ballroom and Latin Dancing…
Foxtrot
The Foxtrot was the most significant development in all of ballroom dancing. The combination of quick and slow steps …

I’ve been speaking regularly with my harpist for music for the wedding. I’m hiring a harpist for two hours for our wedding (30 minutes when guests arrive; 30 minutes during the ceremony; then an hours break and an hour’s music for the meal) She first suggested some light classical for the guests arrival - e.g. Debussy’s Premiere Arabesque, Rachmaninov’s Eighteenth Variation (from Somewhere in Time), Delibes’ Flower Duet, Paradisi’s Toccata, Massenet’s Theme from Thais etc.
For the ceremony, I made a special request for the Trumpet Voluntary song. My brother …

Tonight on Diva TV, Lauri Waring from Real Housewives of Orange County got married! Her ceremony was absolutely beautiful and has already given me so many ideas for our wedding because they follow the green, white and gold colour theme. Even her bridesmaids dresses are similar to the ones I have picked. Unfortunately my fiance and Lauri’s husband are separated by a few million, and we obviously cannot afford to hang crystals and orchids. Funnily enough, I even stumbled upon a site offering acrylic crystals like the ones featured at …