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I absolutely LOVE this magic wand from Tiararama!

It’s the most perfect gift for your flower girls and will sprinkle some added magic all over your wedding day.

Made from crystal and pearl (which have probably been dipped in magic dust), it is the cutest accent to your flower girl’s outfit. In fact, I’d like an adult sized one especially made for wedding planners please!

Prices are on application as each piece is bespoke for your wedding’s style. Contact the gorgeous Suzanne through www.tiararama.co.uk or call her on 0845 370 3110

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Ooooh this is delicious! Icy pink champagne topped with raspberry sorbet and mint, with a cupcake and cocktail!
Possibly the best dessert ever!

I heart Gina!, originally uploaded by Victoria James UK.

These gorgeous shoes were worn by one of my brides recently, and I have to say, “I need them in my life!!”
They are by Gina and they will make your life a little bit more perfect

I must apologise for being so absent from my blog for the past couple of months – Booooo!

But it’s because I’ve been working on our new web-shop – Yaaaaay!

I have been having such a great time learning about how to build a store, design a shopping cart & checkout area and have been developing my inner geek. I am now starting to see the plans come together and can’t wait to reveal the finished thing.

It’s been a huge project but I am very proud to say we are almost there and it is looking deliciously full of accessories for your wedding days.

The deliveries are coming in thick and fast and here is a sneaky peek at the sort of thing you can expect to see from us, from bunting to vintage cake stands.

So with my absence explained, we hope you are looking forward to the launch of our web shop as much as we are!

Lots of Love,

Victoria xx

I love the products at Cox & Cox – they never fail to bring those extra special touches to celebrations. The wedding decor market can seem overloaded at times but this website always seems to cut through the unnecessary clutter and show off the most gorgeous items.

I find that my clients want little touches that will subtly enhance their theme and I always find classy and elegant accessories here.

I Love this!

The bunting shown is £18 for 10 metres and will look simply gorgeous in any garden for post wedding lazy weekends in the sun!

For more information, visit their website at www.coxandcox.co.uk

“What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. “Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?”

“Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but Really loves you, then you become Real.”

“Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit. “Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are Real you don’t mind being hurt.” “Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,” he asked, “or bit by bit?”

“It doesn’t happen all at once,” said the Skin Horse. “You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get all loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”

The speeches are traditionally given after the Wedding Breakfast although it’s not uncommon for these to happen before, so that those speaking can relax and feel more at ease during the wedding breakfast.

First Speech – Father of the Bride

• Thanks the guests for coming and sharing their celebrations.

• Thanks everyone who contributed towards the wedding preparations.

• Compliments and praises the bride and welcomes the groom into their family.

• Toasts the bride and groom.

Second Speech – Bridegroom

• Thanks the father of the bride for his toast.

• Thanks the guests for coming and for their kind gifts.

• Thanks both sets of parents.

• Compliments his bride.

• Thanks his best man.

• Thanks and toasts the bridesmaids.

Third Speech – Best Man

• Thanks the groom for his toast to the bridesmaids.

• Comments on the bride and particularly the groom.

• Reads any messages from absent friends.

• Toasts the bride and groom.

We often find that speech advice is requested just a day or two before the wedding day. This can be due to men simply not knowing where to start with it all and wanting to get it just perfect for the occasion. With a little bit of preparation and guidelines to assist, we have found that speeches are always a great blend of heart-felt wishes and genuine appreciation of the people thanked within.

Good luck boys! xx

If you are looking for an alternative gift idea for your ladies, then you simply must check these out!

Chanel are launching their own range of temporary tattoos after their huge response at the Spring Summer 10 fashion shows. The models from brands such as Rodarte, Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel all sported rub-on tattoos as an alternative to statement jewellery. I don’t think anyone realised they were due to become part of the collections though (pause for scream!).

Bracelet tattoo by Chanel

So fab!

They go on sale at Chanel boutiques, concessions and at the Selfridges counter from 1st March but you will have to act fast – they have a price tag of just £49.00 for 55 individual tattoos.

I will be there trying to get my hands on some that’s for sure!

Les Trompe L’œil de Chanel, set of 55 individual tattoos £49.00 by Chanel