The Best Online Resources for Bridal Bargains
Weddings are a personal affair, but theres one thing we can all agree on. The expense. The average UK wedding now costs a shocking 24,700. It’s no wonder we’re all trying to find ways to reduce the cost. In fact, studies by an American University have shown that couples who spend less on their wedding…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Bridal Books To Read Before The Big Day
Planning your wedding day can be lots of fun, but it goes without saying that stress levels are at an all-time high. Manage your mood by taking time out to relax. Get your fiance to run you a luxurious, deep bubble bath, light some candles, grab a glass of wine and indulge yourself with one…
Read MoreThe Most Popular Proposal Spots
Choosing the perfect place to propose to your partner is a tricky affair. On one hand, you want it to be suitably romantic; on the other hand, you can’t bear a cliche and want to do something original. Fortunately, the United Kingdom boasts a wealth of stunning locations. Make sure you’ve got a good story…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Wedding Resource for Brides
Planning for your big day can be a daunting task; you will be given so much advice and everyone will have an opinion. To cut through the noise and search for the elements of the day that you really want, there are some fantastic inspiration wedding blogs that you can use for guidance. Whether you…
Read MoreTis the season to be jolly…but 'tis the season of present follies….
So, that being said, have you been dropping all the right hints ladies? Let’s face it, there is nothing worse than a lot of good will, intention and meaning etc that really has no pleasurable result in the end, is there? Unless you just happen to be super easy going and more romantic than practical,…
Read MoreWhat really matters? The packaging or the diamond ring inside the box?
And that question comes from a Marketing girl no less! But yes, I do feel the need to question an element of the fine jewellery world that I think unfairly skews peoples’ thinking and budgets sometimes…. Especially when it comes to a lady’s most important piece of fine jewellery – her diamond engagement ring –…
Read MoreFlowery and a bit 'round about' or straight to the point?
Based on my last blog, you may be guessing what I’m about to get into… Yes, “the proposal”. Having discussed what is effectively ‘the follow up’, ie. working out the time, place and financials surrounding the purchase of the diamond engagement ring, what about part one? How should a man propose? Thankfully, I have a…
Read MoreSurprise or joint project…. how would you like to receive your diamond engagement ring?
There is the traditional and supposedly more romantic end of the engagement ring receiving spectrum or there is the more modern approach, probably most typical of today’s fiancè to be. But then there are of course a few variations in between. The various scenarios could go something like this: The super romantic moment where you…
Read MoreHalloween jewellery… is it your thing?
Yes, sorry about the title, it makes it sound like I’m about to discuss those somewhat nasty earrings with sequined pumpkins that you can pick up in superstores and that look like Christmas decor gone bling (and wrong)… No no, there is a whole host of stuff that one could theoretically call Halloween jewellery because…
Read MoreCan men really wear jewellery?
That’s today’s big question and I think that even in our very modern world, many people, woman and men, are divided on that topic. As with every form of self adornment, there will always be those who look extremely attractive in either non conventional or even outlandish gear but looking at the more general side…
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