http://www.fiance2wife.com I got engaged! The blog details my thoughts and feelings as I make the journey from Fiance to Wife! Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:00:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rule 1: Never hesitate to ask. I've always believed in 'if you dont ask, you dont get' just as 'if you dont dream, you dont achieve.' BUT not in a greedy-in-your-face-vulgar way please! Even if you are refused, you should still smile and thank the person because they may just ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/07/31/how-to-get-a-hotel-upgrade/ 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 ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/07/28/wedding-work-out-inspiration/ I thought this would be an innovative wedding favour - getting towels made. One couple made unique pieces by professionally printed onto high-quality super-soft organic cotton tea towels. Showponey.co.uk can make these if you send them a digital image of you and your groom standing side on so your silhouettes ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/07/24/throw-the-towel-in/ I saw these matchboxes at Cox & Cox's websites. They look quite simple and sweet actually. The boxes contain the Oxford dictionary definition of marriage with the words 'The Perfect Match'. Each box contains 24 safety-strike matches - useful for lighting anything from candles, gel candles, sparklers, and a great ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/07/21/a-perfect-match/ Thanks to my lovely husband who pointed out these very funny wedding photos... enjoy! and this is my favourite: "and THIS is my ring?" and finally, remember to ask your photographer to capture shots of the children at the wedding - you'll be suprised to see what your guests really think of ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/07/17/funny-wedding-photos/ With wedding season in full swing, I find more red routemaster buses passing by every day. I always thought it was an original and cool way to ferry your wedding guests from the church/registrar to the reception. In addition to the gimmick of an iconic London tradition, the red routemaster ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/07/13/red-routemaster-bus-for-transport/ I know it must seem a bit silly for me to pose this question but have you seen the sculptor of the LOVE sign with LO on top of VE? It is just so cute! Unless its trade marked, it would make such a cute favour as a candle or ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/07/09/love-love/ This is it - the most impressive desert table I have ever seen - just absolutely gorgeous in every square inch - starting from the pink colour scheme, the cupcakes, peonies, the sweets. I am definitely getting this for my big 30th birthday... even though its 3 years away! Well ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/07/06/desert-table-galore/ With the American independence day just around the corner, it is no suprise that any couple having 4th July as their wedding date would also choose the true American colours of blue, red and white! (Very Tommy Hillfiger by the way) Also, the nautical theme has taken over the fashion ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/07/02/july-4th-inspired-wedding/ There have been some disturbing reports that whoopie cakes are the new cupcakes in town. No way! My cupcakeholic friend Karin and I strongly disagree. BUT we did squeal with delight when we saw macaroons at the recent TasteLondon event at Regents Park. TasteLondon, promoted as 'the world's greatest restaurant ... http://www.fiance2wife.com/2010/06/29/macaroon-wedding-cake/