Wedding preparations can be stressful for any bride, but for pregnant brides stress is one thing that is most certainly not welcome as well as not being good for the baby. With this in mind, here are our top wedding day tips for the pregnant bride to ensure that the day is memorable, unique and stress-free!
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Poundland helps couples dreams of a fairy tale wedding become an affordable reality
Everyone knows dream weddings don’t come cheap with reports stating that the average British wedding cost couples living outside the capital £27,000 in 2016 and £38,000 for those in London.
The days are getting warmer, flowers are blossoming, and couples are planning their weddings.
Loire sparkling wine house, Bouvet Ladubay, are offering two premium quality Loire sparkling wines, Bouvet Saumur Brut NV and Bouvet Saumur Rosé Brut NV, at Majestic. They are summery, reasonably priced and a charming choice for wedding receptions. The sparkling wines are rich in colour, fruity, elegant and aromatic in profile; the Rosé Brut has a long=lasting aroma of raspberries, strawberries and herbs. They can easily be paired with salmon, cheese and pork.
What do you get the little flower girl or bridesmaid who has everything? No doubt Pippa Middleton was thinking the very same thing after choosing Princess Charlotte to complete the line-up at the biggest wedding of the year.
But Britain’s last remaining luxury teddy bear factory, Merrythought, has the answer with a collection of adorable handmade companions which are just perfect for that enchanting gift. After all, baby brother Prince George already has one.
The Shropshire firm has unveiled a stunning new collection which features adorable new characters ready to charm owners across the globe, with Digby the dog and Coco the cat taking centre stage.
Looking and feeling good have become hugely important in our lives, and are a top priority in the lead up to a wedding - so why not do both in real style on World Chocolate day (Friday 7th July)? Strip is known for a particularly indulgent and unusual chocolate treat: their chocolate-scented wax - so if you're undergoing the fate of waxing, whether it's your legs, underarms or somewhere a little more intimate, you may as well do it smothered in something you love! They also have chocolate themed rooms at each of their 6 locations (Soho, Chelsea, Notting Hill, One New Change, Islington and Loughton) so you can really immerse yourself in luxury.
When it comes to planning the big day, it’s the little touches that make all the difference, and what better little touch than some indulgent chocolate! Once the venue’s booked, the invitations have been sent and the band’s been booked, it’s time to start focusing on the fun stuff – food!
While a catering company can take control of the three courses, why not treat your guests to some Montezuma’s truffles as a little extra. With so many flavours to choose from, there’s plenty of ways you can incorporate them into your special day!
It is now just 5 months until bonfire night, how time flies! But fireworks aren’t just for bonfire night and New Year! Fireworks can be enjoyed all year round, so why not sprinkle extra sparkle on your wedding day with a fantastic firework display that lights up the sky and superbly caps off an unforgettable day. Not forgetting the awesome photo opportunities they create, with the fireworks as your backdrop.
Ever needed to find the perfect birthday card for your niece's Asian girlfriend; perhaps your son has just got engaged to his boyfriend or your gay friends are having a baby? Finding cards like these are often harder than you might think! HueTribe is a greetings card e-retailer addressing the gap in the market for underrepresented groups. Cultural and racial backgrounds, as well as sexual orientation are all celebrated and acknowledged at HueTribe.
The range of over 40 greetings cards cover categories of birthdays, wedding and engagements, births and congratulations. The designs of the cards celebrate LGBT and interracial relationships.
A luxury hotel features Europe’s largest pillar-free Ballroom, accommodating up to 3,000 guests. Situated in the Historic Royal Greenwich, the hotel is the perfect venue for both intimate and opulent weddings. Set on the riverside of Greenwich Peninsular, our venue provides you with the ultimate backdrop for your wedding celebration with spectacular views of The River Thames, Canary Wharf and London skyline.
The River Rooms is a blank-canvas, modern wedding venue in the heart of the City of London, boasting a flexible, open-plan layout with plenty of natural light, as well as, panoramic views of the River Thames, including sights of the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and London’s iconic, The Shard – a perfect atmospheric backdrop for celebrations.
Fully licenced for weddings and partnerships, the venue offers three great rooms; the Queenhithe, Lower River Room and Upper River Room, in which guests can enjoy their ceremony, drinks reception, dinner and party all in one encompassing venue. The versatile open-plan space can accommodate to up to 300 guests for dinner and up to 500 guests for an evening reception.