We're buzzing with excitement here at Bridalwave today, and it's not just because we've got that Friday feeling.

From tomorrow morning we'll be going live with a new Bridalwave redesign. The make-over means you'll be able to read the articles you've in the past expressed an interest in, and it'll also be more user friendly meaning you'll be able to find and browse through wedding dress galleries to find that perfect frock.

And it's all happened just in time for Valentine's Day too. So if you have a feeling your other half will be popping that special question to you on Sunday, you'll be able to check out the new features, after you've called your mum, aunt, best friend, local restaurant and favourite taxi driver to tell them the news that is.

Take a look at the site tomorrow and tell us what you think by leaving your comments below.

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If your looking for something with an extra bit of sparkle for your wedding pictures then you'll love this new range by Jay Rowden Wedding Photography.

The photographer has teamed up with designer jewellers EC One to offer bespoke, diamond encrusted initials that can be inset into the cover of your wedding album.

Each initial in the *luxe range is said to be hand crafted with ethical, conflict-free diamonds. They are set on solid 18 carat white gold letters and then mounted on the cover of the leather bound hard back albums. Each album is claimed to be individually designed by Jay Rowden, with each photograph mounted by hand in New Zealand.

We know it may not be to everyone's taste but the blingtastic brides-to-be amongst us will love this.

For further information on Jay Rowden and his services, check out the website.

We think a big congratulations is in order for Robbie Williams who has now officially proposed to his girlfriend Ayda Field.

The former Take That singer broke hundreds of hearts when he proposed to the actress live on the Kyle and Jackie O breakfast show on Sydney's 2DayFM.

"I love you so much. Would you be my betrothed until the end of time?" Robbie declared, to which Ayda replied: 'I would love to be your betrothed until the end of time'.

Awww.

Although the news wasn't unexpected (we reported on rumours a few weeks ago) it's still come as a major blow to us here at Bridalwave. However we're sure the event itself will be worthy of a mention.

If you're getting married this Christmas and want to add a DIY touch your day then register for Peggy Porschen's masterclass.

The cake and wedding favour creator is holding an exclusive Winter Wonderland day on 30th November, where she will be teaching brides-to-be how to make delicious Christmas themed cookies and treats.

And we think it's a perfect way to add a special DIY theme to your day.

The class costs £250 and includes lunch, tea and cake. For more information visit Peggy's website.

We may still be licking our wedding dress wounds after our last piece of news, but London is fighting back when it comes to wedding dress shops.

British designer Bruce Oldfield, has just opened a new boutique store in London's Beauchamp Place, and we can't wait to pop in and see this designers creations.

Bruce, who created wedding frocks for Samantha Cameron, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Jemima Khan has said this store will be a "one-stop-shop" and include mother of the bride, bridesmaids, shoes and bags as well as the all important wedding dresses and accessories.

Visit the Bruce Oldfield website for more details and to book an appointment.

We're a bit envious of brides to be up in the North of England today.

We've just heard that vintage-inspired bridal boutique, The White Closet, is due to open next month in Manchester.

The store, which is situated in the boho district of West Didsbury, is said to be aimed at "more arsty, creative brides-to-be, who are after something a little bit different."

It is also said to stock dresses from a range of eras including fifties-inspired dresses to slinky Art Deco frocks. And if this wasn't enough, we're even greener with envy to hear that the store will be creating its own vintage line next year.

Lucky brides also get vintage afternoon tea with cupcakes and Champagne at appointments, we know where we'll be travelling to when we need a wedding dress.

To book your appointment call 0161 445 5678.
www.thewhitecloset.co.uk

Brides yearning for a Venetian style wedding, complete with that all important Gondola, may no longer need to travel to Italy.

Capesthorne Hall near Macclesfield has been revamped and is now offering couples to be the chance to get married in its new Pavilion.

As part of this, couples will be able to make full use of the venue's lakes, where newly-weds will have the opportunity to sail around the lake in a gondola serenaded by a gondolier prior to welcoming guests at their wedding reception.

They can also opt to have a masquerade ball as opposed to a traditional reception to tie in with the Venetian theme.

The venue is also launching a competition to find Capesthorne's Bride of the Year 2010, when the winner will receive a romantic Venetian style wedding package including a civil service in the Hall's 18th century Jacobean-style mansion or its Georgian Chapel.

More details about this to follow.

If you, or your hubby to be, are in the armed forces then you could be in with a fighting chance to win your wedding.

Chocolate fountain company Chocorococo has teamed up with charity Support Our Soldiers to give any serving member in the armed forces a free wedding including everything from the venue to the dress.

The competition, which can be entered by anyone in the army, navy, RAF and marines, is open to couples looking to get married this year or next year but who have not yet made any arrangements.

The lucky winners will have a £13,000 affair and the venue will be the prestigious Grade II listed Birmingham Council House Banqueting Suite. Wedding rings, a wedding gown worth up to £800, bridal accessories, men's suit hire, a three-tier wedding cake, a toastmaster, chocolate fountain, a piper, pianist, wedding stationery, chauffeured transport for both parties, bridal hair and make-up, attire for up to three bridesmaids, flowers and chair covers are also part of this fantastic prize.

If you think you deserve this wedding visit the Chocorococo website and fill in the short form, detailing why you deserve to win.

But hurry because the competition closes on the 30 October.

We weren't really shocked when we heard about this, but it confirmed what we always knew, brides to be always have the last say over their grooms when it comes to their special day, even with the cake.

Research by Cakes to your door has found that only 10% of grooms choose their wedding cake on their own (we told you it wasn't a revelation).

This compares with 30 per cent of women who organise the wedding cake themselves. The statistics also show that although 60 per cent of couples choose their wedding cake together, almost half organise it without their partners' input.

Kevin Slatter, co-owner at Cakes to Your Door said: "It's interesting that so few men get the task of organising the wedding cake themselves, yet our statistics also revealed that of those men that are involved in choosing the cake, a huge 80 per cent of them get to choose the cake filling with only 20 per cent of women getting the final say on this aspect; does this mean women are more concerned with the appearance of the cake and for men, it's taste that is more important?"

We know that when it comes to our day, we'll definitely be choosing the cake AND the filling on our own.

Yesterday we bought you saucy and today we're bringing you a sweet hen alternative.

The Landmark London hotel has decided to help brides to pile on the calories (for the record we think this is worth it) and introduced a chocolate themed afternoon tea.

The chocolate treats are served between 3pm and 6pm in the eight-storey, glass-roofed central atrium of the Winter Garden restaurant where you'll also be treated to sweet live music from a pianist or harpist and surrounded in exotic palm trees.

And if this isn't enough wait until you hear about the menu, which includes marble cupcakes, white chocolate and mint macaroons, chocolate choux buns, baked white chocolate cheesecake, and some chocolate nibbles too.

We think this day out is a bargain for £35 per person. Or £40 for brides that want a glass of Taittinger Champagne.

Visit the Landmark London Hotel website for more information and to book.

If you want a hen party with a bit of sauce, then head down to the Met Bar.

The bar has teamed up with seductive lingerie brand, the Modern Courtesan to create the perfect sassy afternoon date; 'Seduction Classes' served with a delectable slice of cake on the side.

The afternoon includes a welcome Modern Courtesan cocktail, an aphrodisiac-inspired Afternoon De-Light menu and titillating entertainment.

Jo King, founder of the London School of Striptease will be conducting an exclusive workshop entitled 'The Art of Striptease' and author and presenter Bethanie Lunn will also be teaching you how to walk in high heels with real sex appeal.

As a finale to the class, all guests are invited to visit the 'Seduction Boudoir', offering an exclusive opportunity to acquire weapons of mass seduction to take home.

Tickets are priced at £50.00 per person and must be purchased in advance. But there is a catch. You'll have to decide to have a last minute celebration, the event takes place on Saturday 17 October between 3pm to 5pm. Sorry brides to be, but we like to keep you on your toes.

If you're a young bride looking for a bit of fame then contact the BBC now.

The channel is looking for brides under the age of 21 for a possible documentary.

It wants to hear about why brides have made such a big decision at such a young age and find out all the other details, such as where you met and how you know he's the one you want to spend the rest of your life with.

If you want to take part contact claire.davies@bbc.co.uk giving your name, age and a few details about your wedding plans.

Brides to be and their other halves can now say 'I do' on board the Concorde.

Based at the Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, Surrey, the county council has licensed the passenger jet for marriages and civil partnership ceremonies.

There will be room for a wedding party of 32 on board the plane, but those who like their airline grub will be disappointed to hear that this won't be included.

Surrey county councillor, Denise Saliagopoulos, said: "We were more than happy to provide a civil wedding license that will mean this much-loved icon of the air can continue to be a place for happy memories long into its retirement."

If you're a bride to be in the early stages of your wedding planning and fancy on being on TV with a chance to win a free honeymoon then head onto the Living TV website.

ITV Studios and Living are looking to recruit brides for season two of Four Weddings. If you've seen the show you'll know we are looking for fun loving brides-to-be to judge and be judged on their big day for the chance to win a luxury five star honeymoon.

If you'd like your wedding to be considered then email: 4weddings@itv.com to receive an application form.

All applicants must be over 18 and we look forward to maybe seeing you battle it out for the honeymoon next year. Come on do us proud Bridalwave readers.

We can hear hearts breaking across the globe as we write this and bring you the news that Sex and the City actor Chris Noth is reportedly engaged to his long term girlfriend Tara Lynn Wilson.

According to OK magazine, the couple, which have been together since 2004 made the engagement public at a fashion show where Tara was seen wearing a large diamond ring (some girls have all the luck).

Chris and Tara are said to be planning their big day although no details have yet been announced.

A source told the magazine: "It all happened very recently. This is the first time they've appeared in public with her wearing that huge diamond."

Watch this space for more information, and in the meantime we're going to console ourselves by watching the Sex and the City box set and imagining what could have been.