weddings Something old
SOMETHING NEW…
by Nannette Fielding
IN THE UK women are, on average, waiting until the age of 30 before getting married, while the average age of a UK bridegroom is 32. Perhaps because of this wedding planners/ organizers are being asked to create more fl amboyant, unusual weddings to refl ect the couple rather than heeding to wedding traditions.
There was a time, not too long ago, when a wedding cake was a completely standard part of every wedding reception. and when it would have been pretty much unheard of for
that cake not to be a traditional fruitcake. Then came the cupcake revolution, which felt very cutting edge at the time. But recently, couples have been getting more and more creative and personalised in choosing their ‘cake’ (which usually doubles as their dessert). Popular cake alternative (for those without a sweet tooth) is the cheese cake – literally, rounds of cheese stacked up to look like a cake. It’s just one more way to show your personality or extend your wedding theme, and can provide a charming talking point for your guests. Wedding dresses too, are moving away from the traditional white or ivory colour with subtle shades or even splashes of rich colour. Some brides are even turning to retro dress styles to add that certain something to their wedding day. The same applies to the bouquet which can be of any colour and any fl ower real or silk – your imagination can run wild, after all it’s your day!
What most brides tend to forget in the process of wedding planning is just how much stress they are under. Reebok Spa in Canary Wharf can tailor-make bespoke bride to-be packages just for you. They can create a selection of both face and body treatments to ensure you are walking down the aisle feeling and looking radiant and refreshed. Start by booking yourself in for a free consultation with one of the highly qualifi ed and extremely experienced Beauty/ skin care specialists, she will then assess your needs and start you on your journey. Include the facial treatment Guinot’s unique Hydradermie2 which will ensure your skin is completely hydrated, deep cleansed and regenerated in time for your big day. Your body can be buffed to perfection with Decleor’s amazing Aroma Envelopements with essential oils and a specifi c body mask followed by a relaxing stress relieving scalp massage. Ensure that you have a beautiful bronzed glow with St Tropez’s spray or classic application tans and natural looking make-up from Bare Minerals. To complete the look, OPI’s amazing 3-week manicure, which is available in either French polish fi nish or a selection of amazing colours, will last through your honeymoon.
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SOME BRIDES ARE EVEN TURNING TO RETRO DRESS STYLES TO ADD THAT
CERTAIN SOMETHING TO THEIR WEDDING DAY
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