Not that we need an excuse to indulge in or talk about chocolate, but we thought in aid of Chocolate Week (11th-18th October) we would fire out some chocolatey wedding ideas to add into your celebrations, including homemade natural beauty treatments, hen party ideas and indulgent treats for the day itself...
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Here are some ideas for fresh and delicious summer drinks to serve to your wedding guests. These cooling beverages are just as easy to make in small quantities as large – so if you are just having a summer garden party or a large wedding reception, you can get stuck into making scrummy welcome drinks for your guests:
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In her current BBC series, retail guru Mary Portas, a.k.a. Mary Queen of Shops, tells us that the great British high-street is suffering. Small independent shops are going out of business with the rise of huge supermarkets. She says that 5,000 small shops closed last year - We’ll miss our neighbourhood shops when they’ve gone... so why not incorporate some local style itmes into your wedding gift list? More...

When prioritising what you want to spend your money on for your wedding, little extras such as favours make a nice touch, but can often be just done for the sake of it, spending money on something with little thought. So here are some ideas for thoughful and personal gifts that cost less than £1 per guest:

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With many flower giving occasions thoughout the year, including Valentines Day, Mothering Sunday and birthdays, there are many reasons to want to buy the best beautiful flowers, not just the large quantity needed for a wedding.

Here are some top tips for getting the best blooms:

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Queen Victoria started the trend of white wedding dresses in 1840. Before that, brides wore their best dress, regardless of color.

Whether you are going for off the rack, designer, bespoke, once-worn or making your own, it is probably a good idea to try some on to get an idea of what you like and the style that suits you.

Chantelle Znideric, expert stylist and founder of istylista.com,  is here to give you her top tips for looking gorgeous on your wedding day.

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There are now so many options for buying a wedding dress; Boutique, department store, DIY, bespoke, ebay or once-worn to mention a few. But despite all this, buying on a budget doesn’t have to mean second hand.

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A BBC report announced that a watchdog is calling for more protection for shoppers who pay in advance for goods but lose their money when the business collapses. After the collapse of wedding list company Wrapit in August 2008, around 2,000 newlyweds were left without their gifts. It is impossible to predict which company will be affected by recession, so what should soon-to-be-married couples do to avoid risk when organising their wedding gift list?

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Here is a top tip countdown to help you achieve the flawless skin you deserve for your special day, put together by the guys at Organic Surge – they know their skincare!

Remember, planning is everything – think ahead and don’t get caught out!

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As part of our ‘Advice from the Experts’ feature, venue stylists Pebble in the Pond have joined us as our style experts, giving you the advice you need to think through and develop your wedding style. Here’s Emma to give you the spotlight on getting started.

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