Blogs

Hen do budgeting - five ways to get more from your travel money

There’s no denying it - a hen do is an expensive affair! With a recent study by clothing retailer Banana Moon finding the average hen do now costs a staggering £507 per person*, it’s more vital than ever before to get a good deal on your ‘do and to budget accordingly.

Going abroad to celebrate your last few weeks as a single girl is becoming ever more popular, so whether you’re planning your own or just attending a friend’s, it’s important to convert that all important prosecco fund before you leave. But, with fluctuating foreign currency rates and the pound dropping against the Euro and the Dollar in recent months, how do you ensure you get the most out of your money?

Pouts & Pinups Salon - The One Stop Beauty Haven And Its Wedding Packages

Pouts & Pinups is no ordinary salon, it’s a one-stop beauty haven where you will be pampered and preened by our team of hair and beauty experts.

Once you’ve visited the salon you’ll never want to leave. It’s the perfect beauty playground where you can relax in the Beauty Lounge with a drink and a signature pink heart chocolate and watch the beauty world go by.

There are so many treatments and services to choose from - you really could spend the day at Pouts & Pinups and many clients do. On the other hand, you may be looking for a quick fix and that’s where our express treatments come to the fore.

Azendi launches new pearl bridesmaid collection

If you’ve finally got your bridesmaids to agree on a style, the next step is to accessorise! Whether you’re wanting to match the dress perfectly or to add a pop of colour, finding the perfect shade can often be a burdensome task. To ensure your ‘maids sparkle, Azendi has launched a brand new bridesmaid collection in an array of confetti colours.

Flawless and fresh with Kerstin Florian

Great make-up starts with great skin. For summer we love fresh-faced and glowing looks, with dewy minimal make-up and a natural luminous flush. Rather than piling on the products to achieve this, reveal naturally gorgeous skin with luxury spa brand Kerstin Florian. Their guiding philosophy of Outer Beauty, Inner Health inspires a sense of wellbeing through powerful plant, marine and technically-advanced ingredients. The Kerstin Florian Rehydrating range is perfect for this transitional time of year. kerstin2

Walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen this summer

Mercure Hotels launches an exclusive ‘Jane Austen experience’ – a limited edition afternoon tea and walking map inspired by the novelist
Guests can trace the steps of the literary heroine this summer, 200 years after her death

To mark the bicentenary of Jane Austen’s passing on 18th July, Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel is offering an exclusive literary experience for guests to enjoy this summer.

How B&M’s wedding range is a game changer for the modern wedding

Most weddings, as we all know, cost the earth. From dresses to hen dos, honeymoons to catering, the end bill can often be eye wateringly high. Luckily, one high street brand is making things a little easier on couples planning their wedding by introducing an incredible range of high quality wedding products to their stores.

B&M Stores have often been the haven for value for money items for the home and garden. While we’ve enjoyed the selection of low cost home ware, electrical items and toys, we’ve now found our new favourite thing. The items in B&M’s wedding range are must haves for your next celebration.

The dazzling wedding collection from Ted Baker Jewellery

In true Ted style, the dazzling SS17 jewellery collection is set to turn heads like never before. With standout statement necklaces, seasonal shades and an outpouring of crystals, the collection oozes extravagance, elegance and impeccable craftsmanship.

Renowned for his exquisite attention to detail, Ted continues to draw upon delicate embellishments, finishing flourishes and carefully considered shades, shapes and textures for SS17 to craft a collection unlike any other.

Closed - Win a TomTom Touch

Summer means many things – sunshine, beer gardens, and holidays. But it’s also the start of the wedding season.

For this all important occasion - brides, grooms and guests will be focused on looking their best for the big day. For some, this will kick-start a new fitness regime – perhaps challenging themselves to run further and faster than before. Others might be motivated to cycle to work instead of taking public transport. Whatever it is you’re planning on doing to improve your fitness this wedding season, it’s important to set achievable goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Tips For Creating a Unique Wedding

Our Expert: Helen Ladlow has been working for a gorgeous wedding venue in Kent called The Orangery for over ten years. She loves meeting people and finds helping them make their dream wedding a reality hugely rewarding. Watching the reaction of the guests and groom when they first see the bride still brings a tear to her eye even after a decade of weddings! Over the years Helen has seen it all and has shared with us some top tips that she wants every bride to know.

What makes a wedding unique?

8 wedding traditions from around the world

Wherever you are in the world, weddings are always a great day, full of love, laughter, and much celebration. While you will probably attended enough weddings to know what to expect from the day, there are some wonderful country-specific traditions that you may not be familiar with if you have only been to a wedding in the UK.

Whether you find yourself at a wedding somewhere else in the world, or are simply looking for wedding inspiration and want to incorporate some unique practices into your own, experts at language app Babbel (Babbel.com) have shared a list of marital traditions from eight countries around the world to give you some insider info.

Blogs

Contact details