We’re giving gowns a miss this week and going tiara hunting on eBay. As always, items are listed as brand new.
Amanda Wyatt gold and crystal petal tiara
Crystal Marsh silver crystal spray tiara
Two gold and pearl bridesmaid tiara
Pronuptia silver and mint flower tiara
Silver swarovski crystal spray tiara (left)
Finding this gorgeous Lulu Guiness bag was like a little gift from above and I’m more than ready to shout about its fabulousness. But enough with the daft Lulu references and on to the bag post haste.
The dainty ivory satin pouch bag is dripping in pearly beads and sequins. Golden metal bracelet handles make a fab feature. It’s pretty enough to accentuate a wedding dress yet unobtrusive enough not to detract attention from the dress. I’m sure bag lady’s will appreciate that there is also a black moleskin version. £250 from Handbags and Gladrags
Ever thought you could only wear white at your wedding? Think again. It is your day so you can wear whatever you please and if that means going for colour then go for it in a big way by wearing blue.
There are plenty of gorgeous gowns and accessories designed especially for the non traditional bride. Feeling blue at your wedding couldn’t be further from the truth with our Get The Look guide to looking fantastic. Why else would some clever spark have made up that rhyme… something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue… ?
Dress ‘Gracie’ from Special Day Weddings £399.99
Unless you’re of the blue-blooded variety, the wedding day may be your only chance to wear a tiara. That is unless you become an eccentric in your later years and can swing wearing a crown on top of the obligatory old lady red hat.
The silver swan tiara on the left from Rosemarie McKenna is both delicate and tasteful. The handmade crown is adorned with crystals and silver beads and retails at £90/ $158 including postage.
[Laura] Just in case you’re getting married this year and don’t fit the traditional mould Pink Products has some fantastic advice for gay and lesbian couples tying the knot. If you haven’t quite got your head around civil partnerships it’s worth a look.
They also carry a great line of wedding essentials for everyone. I loved this great bag, for brides of every persuasion, which is perfect for carrying your lippy, tissues and a miniature of dutch courage. A steal at £57.
My one question? Can anyone explain the definition of a Gay wedding ring?
It seems somewhat of a shame to leave our furry friends at home on the big day so why not dress them up and take them too? The handsome pup featured here is wearing a $79 tuxedo in stretch cotton. Lady dogs are offered a delightful white veil and dress. Both designs and many, many more can be found at Doggie Designer.
Or, you could take a leaf out of Pamela Anderson’s book and just marry your pups off to each other. Golden retriever Star and Chihuahua Luca had guests, a reception and gifts. They even had Ali G crash the event and tackle Pammy.
There is, indeed, nothing quite like a Hollywood wedding.
There’s much to be said for a summer wedding. The roses are in full bloom, you don’t have to pick between freezing in your dress or wearing thermal pants and the guests chattering teeth don’t drown out the vows.
However, winter weddings are equally wondorous affairs, especially if you are lucky enough to get a flurry of snow for a picture perfect day. Not to mention the fact that if you are on a budget, the prices come down in the off season. And you don’t have to vie with every single other bride for the last summer date until 2008 for the venue of your choice.
Practically speaking though, unless you are lucky enough to be marrying somewhere warm you’ll probably need to cover up. A bolero like the one on the left will still show of your dress whilst keeping arms and shoulders warm. The Bridalwear Company satin bolero rolls in at £49.99 and is available from sizes UK8-36
How many women do you know who can leave the house without a bag? Exactly, so why should she do it on her wedding day? I mean, come on, people… there’s lipstick, mobile, tissues, breathmints, a handy snifter of whiskey and nowhere to store them.
Fortunately, those clever people across the pond Bridalpeople.com have come up with this nifty little bag. The white duchess satin reticule is exactly the right idea – it has just the right amount of sparkle with the embroidery and Swarovski crystals to put it on show but also can hang discreetly from your wrist. It even comes with a great emergency kit stuffed with nail polish, ibuprofen and bandages. What do they think you’ll be doing? $34.90
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