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| Getting married this weekend? |
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Apparently, you are not the only one. Friday 3rd and Sunday 5th has become the single most popular weekend for tying the knot in 2010.
Wedding insurers Ecclesiastical revealed that 2.5 per cent of this year's entire weddings will take place during this weekend. This is a change from 2009, which saw July weekends as most popular for tying the knot.
Ecclesiastical's personal lines insurance manager Dave Simms said: "It's easy to understand why this weekend is so popular with brides and grooms. The weather is still at its best for the photographs and videos, but hopefully not as unsettled as it can sometimes be in July and August these days. Most potential guests are back from their summer holidays, and receptions can take place outdoors without the risk of sunburn."
To find out more visit
www.ecclesiastical.com
Date Posted:
3 September 2010 |
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| Champneys charity day for Red Cross Pakistan floods appeal |
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Looking to round up all of your girl friends for a spot of pre-wedding pampering? If so, why not book into one of Champneys' spas where, on the 5th of September*, all treatment proceeds and therapists' wages will be donated to the Pakistan Floods Appeal?
Raffle tickets can also be purchased from Champneys spas for £1, and will give buyers the chance to win an array of fabulous prizes including an overnight stay at one of the spas, a selection of luxurious treatments and wonderful gift sets.
To find out more and book in for a treatment visit www.champneys.com
*Champneys Spa, Tunbridge Wells will hold their charity day on Monday 6th September.
Date Posted: 27 August 2010 |
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| Paws for thought |
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Couples who love animals and who are looking for alternative wedding presents should visit Well-vetted Gifts (www.wellvettedgifts.co.uk), the official website of veterinary charity PDSA (The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals). By contributing to this charity, your friends and family can help raise funds to treat and care for sick and injured pets.
"The charity is dependent on the goodwill of our supporters to carry out our work. All the presents available on the website are vital to our day to day procedures that enable PDSA staff to keep pets happy and healthy," says John Cole, head of marketing at PDSA.
From as little as £10, your contribution could go towards funding x-ray films, an ECG test, or an operating table. For more gift ideas, visit www.wellvettedgifts.co.uk
Date Posted:
20 August 2010 |
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| Become a pampered bride |
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The Pampered Brides Club is the first ever UK club of its kind. The aim is to provide members with the opportunity to attend some truly fabulous and memorable exclusive events during a bride's wedding planning process.
Each event will not only be of benefit to the planning but also a fun, relaxing social occasion for a bride in the run up to their big day.
Further to the monthly social event, Pampered Brides will also be hosting other free events like wine and champagne tasting sessions, hair and make up master classes, talks on how to theme your wedding to create that 'wow' factor, sessions on keeping fit and eating healthy so you look gorgeous for your big day and much more.
At each event ladies will meet up with like-minded, savvy, sociable brides and spend guilt-free time discussing all things wedding. They'll also pick up all the latest tips and advice on how make sure their wedding is that bit more fabulous. Brides will also receive a complimentary drink and be automatically entered into free prize draws to win all sorts of goodies from Champagne to honeymoons and lots more.
The boys aren't left out either! During the coming months a series of events specifically for the male side of the wedding party will be scheduled. These events will give tips on speech writing, male grooming and fitness regimes as well as all the usual benefits that accompany a Pampered Brides event.
Most Pampered Bride events are free of charge to Pampered Bride members and are held at some of the most unique and interesting venues across the North West. The company have secured the expertise and knowledge behind many well known brands for these events, so brides can be assured that they'll be advised by the best of the best!
Being a member entitles brides to exclusive offers and discounts from some of Pampered Brides Club's favourite suppliers, a monthly newsletter with lots of hints tips and advice, as well as email, text and telephone advice right up until the day of the wedding. Becoming a member of the Pampered Brides Club costs just £55 for you and your groom for 12months or £5 per month direct debit.
For more details, please email pamper@weddingacademy.co.uk
Date Posted: 6 August 2010 |
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| Great for the grooms |
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Austin Reed's made-to-measure service has opened at the Lowry Outlet Mall, offering discounted prices on tailored suits. Ideal for kitting-out the man of the moment and his groomsmen, the Austin Reed outlet is the only branch in the Manchester Area.
Whether it is a traditional suit or something a little more modern you're after, the qualified fitters in store offer personal consultations to guarantee the best possible fit.
For more information visit www.lowryoutletmall.com
Date Posted:
2 August 2010 |
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| For a good cause |
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If you're looking for gift or favour ideas for your wedding, do your bit for charity by checking out the Swarovski designs in aid of Breast Cancer awareness month. Swarovski has designed a pretty limited edition pink crystal and enamel pendant, and a matching pink pen, filled with sparkly pink crystals. The pendant retails at £35, with £15 from each sale going to Breast Cancer Care. The pink pen will retail at £14 with £1 from every sale going to the charity. Both products will be available in Swarovski stores from October.
Murray Lindo, director of fundraising at Breast Cancer Care, says: "We are delighted to be extending our successful partnership with Swarovski this year. We have been working together since 2002 and are extremely grateful for all the support we have received from Swarovski over these years.
"Every 11 minutes, somebody in the UK hears the news that they have breast cancer, and we want to offer support to each and every one of them, and their friends and families, right from the moment of diagnosis, through to living with the disease."
Date Posted: 30 July 2010 |
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