Today there is a vast variety of Wedding Cake Designs and flavours.The good news is that you can have what ever you desire. That is; serious, humorous, traditional, colorful, plain, chocolate, carrot, banana, and fruit cake or even iced cup cakes.

The latest trend seems to be a collection of individual chocolate chard cakes or iced cup cakes placed into beautifully crafted boxes as a gift to the guests. The Wedding Cake is also used as a dessert which is a great idea and also a cost saver, served simply with coulis, fresh fruit and cream.

The croquembouche, which is the traditional French Wedding Cake made up of crème patisserie filled profiteroles with toffee (full feature)

Up or down? Curly or straight? Veil or no veil? - There are plenty of things to consider when deciding on a hair style for your big day. The shape of your face and the style of your wedding dress are important. But just as important are things like climate, hair texture and accessories. Using pictures in magazines can be a good way to get ideas. But be careful – styles that look good in these pictures might not necessarily suit you, your wedding style or your dress.

Considerations - Veil or no veil? Are you having an ornament in your hair? These factors should be used to enhance the hairstyle, not be the hairstyle itself. And all these decisions are easy to make once you’ve answered a few key questions. What time of the day will the wedding be held? (full feature)

Even if you normally wear little or no make-up, it is important to wear some on your wedding day, so here are a few tips to help you look picture perfect when you walk down the aisle and say "I do".

Wearing makeup ensures you don't end up looking 'washed out' in your photos. Most brides prefer the natural look using soft colours that complement their skin tone, giving them a magical glow all day long. That's not to say that a heavier look like a smoky eye doesn't achieve the same outcome!

It is important that you have a make-up trial prior to your wedding day, to ensure everything is perfect for the big event. (full feature)

Where do you start?

Well, the best place to start is usually the most obvious place and in this case it is naturally, a florist. Even if you have absolutely no idea what you would like in the way of flowers for your wedding, your florist is still the best place to head to.

Your florist will have many wedding flower magazines and photo's available for you to look though, and most florists will not mind you browsing through the pictures and asking questions. It is a good idea to look at as many pictures as you can so that you can see many different styles of bouquets and different flowers that are available today. You will almost definitely find something that appeals to you. (full feature)

The Five Love Languages

What a simple and easy book!!
For any stage of your relationship, this is such a beauty-full book. It makes sense, is very heart connected and real. Enjoy!!!

Are you and your spouse speaking the same language?
He sends you flowers when what you really want is time to talk. She gives you a hug when what you really need is a home-cooked meal. The problem isn't your love - it's your love language!

In this international bestseller, Dr. Gary Chapman reveals how different people express love in different ways. In fact, there are five specific languages of love (full feature)

Exploring the options for tanning

In years gone by brides either had to sunbake themselves silly to be tanned on their wedding day or the alternative was to flaunt your natural colour, which in some cases could be paler than your dress!

Today brides have many alternatives when it comes to creating a bronzed look for their wedding day. Thankfully too, we are considerably more skin conscious, looking for safe and effective applications that ensure not only do we look great, but that our skin is not unduly damaged in the process.
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There’s a lot to fit into that last week before the big day and if you’re well organised you can arrange all your appointments so they happen at just the right time.

We’ve spent some time with experienced Peace & Quiet Beauty Therapist Claire Stafford who shared with us all those little questions brides have in relation to exactly how they should prepare for their wedding day.

We've removed the glamour to provide you with some nuts and bolts answers to your questions. (full feature)