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Britain’s Great Wedding Traditions are Under Threat

White dress? Traditional vows? Confetti? Decorated get-away car? Not any more…

Picture a British wedding and some familiar images come to mind – a white dress, vows we all know by heart, a toast to the bride and groom, and confetti in the air as the happy couple drive away in a ‘just married’ car.

That kind of vignette has been the closing shot to many a film and has been ingrained in British culture for more than a century.

But all those traditions are under threat according to a survey by stag and hen experts Red7.

The survey, which polled 2,002 respondents in the UK, showed that attitudes to weddings are seriously changing.

The findings included:

Daniel Galvin Jr - 3 Looks & 3 trends for Bridal Hair

A member of the country’s most influential hairdressing dynasty, fourth-generation hairdresser Daniel was mixing hair colour when other children were doing finger paintings.

Despite initially wanting to be a journalist, hairdressing was in his blood and Daniel was soon working as a colourist at his father’s Mayfair salon. After three years at Jose Eber in Beverly Hills, where his clients included Jane Seymour, Twiggy and Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, he opened his own boutique salon in Belgravia. There he continues to count an array of A listers among his clientele, Johnny Depp, Kylie Minogue and Amanda Holden among them.

Add a touch of sparkle to your wedding toast with Mionetto

Made in Valdobbiadene, in the heart of the Prosecco region in Northern Italy, Mionetto is Italy’s favourite sparkling wine. This well-structured sparkling Prosecco stands out for its luminous straw yellow hue and for its emphatic yet stylish mousse. The bouquet is redolent of Golden Delicious apple, whilst the palate is appealingly marked by aromatic notes of honey, black liquorice, and acacia blossom.

Stationery collection -by international artist, Sharon White

International artist, Sharon White has exhibited her exquisite artworks at London’s Fashion & Textile Museum and the Middle East, to include Dubai’s International Art Festivals.

Sharon graduated from Southampton University in arts education and went on to teach art at secondary school level for 17 years.

Something Wicked launch luxury bridal range

With wedding season well underway, high-end lingerie brand Something Wicked have launched an exclusive new bridal collection which features a range of beautifully crafted pieces guaranteed to grant the wedding night wishes of any bride-to-be.

Wedding etiquette in the workplace: Invites

You’ve said yes, you’ve got a ring, you’ve told all your friends and family of the exciting news: you’re getting married! Work is probably the last thing on your mind but it soon occurs to you that your colleagues are going to be asking questions, and they’ll want to know about your big day. There are a variety of tricky situations to navigate here, namely: who to invite and managing your invitation choices.

First things first: who to invite

Wedding dress wariness — top tips to avoid purchasing a fake for the big day

Ask any bride which task is most important while planning a wedding and she’ll say the dress. Traditionally, finding the right gown would involve visiting bridal boutiques and department stores to try on different dresses. Now, brides-to-be can browse dresses online from a variety of shops and have them arrive at their doorstep within days. What’s more, those looking to save money can often find bargain deals on online marketplaces and auction sites.

However, while this may be convenient and cost-effective for brides, it’s also easier to unsuspectingly fall prey to counterfeit items.

Online brand protection expert, MarkMonitor, has compiled the following list of top tips to ensure that brides-to-be are extra vigilant when shopping online:

Island hopping in the Caribbean

An island hopping honeymoon is perfect for couples who don’t wish to limit themselves to just one destination or simply can’t decide where to go!

Tips to help you achieve a ﬂawless complexion for your Wedding Day…

Dr Preema Vig from Dr Preema London Clinic provides expert tips to help you achieve a ﬂawless complexion for your Wedding Day…

· STEP 1 - First things ﬁrst, ﬁnd a skincare specialist who you feel comfortable with and who will work with you to help create an advanced treatment and skincare plan. Ensure that it addresses any special skin concerns that you have, like acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, dry skin or dull congested skin.

Poptails - 50 sensationally intoxicating cocktail lollies!

BY CESAR & NADIA RODEN

Poptails is a new, glamorous collection of fun alcoholic ice-lollies from Cesar and Nadia Roden. Combining the magic and romance of cocktails with a refreshingly creative spin, these delicious poptails are elegant, luxurious, sophisticated and playful. There’s something a little mischievous about turning childhood treats into a strictly adult culinary experience, and this is what Poptails does best.

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