Dream Honeymoon

I was planning a weekend away recently to treat my fellar with a well deserved break. I wanted to find something a bit different and a bargain. I have been networking with a travel counsellor so I asked for some advice and guidance to help me find what I was after.

 

Whilst we were plotting and planning my secret short break it occurred to me that she obviously organises honeymoons for people as well. So I asked her about it ... here's what she said:

 

"I'm always proud when a couple entrust me to source their dream honeymoon; I understand how important it is to get it just perfect and can come up with some idyllic locations to suit every budget".

 

Dawn continued: "I go out of my way to try and secure added value extras which all help to make the honeymoon even more special and romantic. And because it is such an expensive time I can also offer a unique bridal registry scheme where guests can contribute to the honeymoon instead of buying the more traditional gifts".

 

Have a look at what some of Dawn's customers have said about her service - the video is really cute too.

Visit Dawn's Website for more information

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Wills, Pre-nups and Money

I was at my solicitors the other day and whilst I was sitting in the waiting room I began thinking about what legal services I might need to tell brides-to-be about. Now I'm no legal beagle so when I went in to talk to my solicitor I asked about services they might provide that you might need to think about ...

 

This is what I learnt ...

 

When getting married think about:

Making a new Will

Any existing Will that you have will be revoked by your marriage so make sure you make a new one. Your new spouse will become your next of kin if you were to die without a valid Will, so if you want to leave assets to anyone else make sure these wishes are put into a Will.

Finances

Do you have significant assets that you may wish to protect? You may need to consider a prenuptial agreement. 

Changing your name

How do you legally change your name after marriage, do you need a Change of Name Deed.

Legalities of the day

Make sure you have written contracts with all vendors and suppliers you employ for your wedding day. And make sure you consider taking out liability insurance. Some venues ask you to sign something waving them of liability if any accidents happen at your wedding – think about taking out liability insurance yourself because accidents do happen.

Wills, Finances, Name Changing - speak to a solicitor

 

The lovely people at Edward, Hands & Lewis are very easy to talk to and give clear advice that is understandable and make sure everything they do is in your best interests. So if any of the areas I've mentioned above are things you need to consider before your big day then get in touch with them - they have offices in Loughborough, Leicester and Market Harborough.

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Professional Makeup

I've been networking with some incredible people but one that I have always been grateful for meeting is Sheelagh Powell - she is addicted to makeup!

 

You will usually find her travelling the Midlands with an airbrush in hand, ready to make her clients look and feel fabulous. I have watched her give makeup tutorials and not only has she made her model look gorgeous, she also gave the whole room watching the confidence to go and try some of her top tips. I went home and tried false eyelashes - for the very first time.

 

I was always intrigued by her airbrush and asked her more about it. "I love it," she said, "I love applying it and I love the confidence it gives my brides. It lasts for hours, looks flawless and feels weightless on your skin."

 

Sheelagh does not promote any brand of makeup, but what she will do is show you how to get the very best out of what you already carry around in your makeup bag. She also runs pamper parties, makeup master classes, eyelash extensions and of course bridal makeup. 

Sheelagh helped me get the best out of my makeup

Sheelagh has recently launched SP Beauty with Jane Calderwood and the team now offer beauty treatments designed to pamper and prepare you for your big day.

 

I experienced a Nu Skin facial with Sheelagh recently and I must say I really enjoyed it. I do like the occasional bit of pampering. I have also worked with Sheelagh professionally and it was a pleasure to work with her and see her in action on set!

My skin glowed after my Nu Skin treatment - loved it

In 2013 Sheelagh and Jane helped over 50 brides prepare for their special day and I would highly recommend them if you are looking for professional makeup and beauty services for your wedding.

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Wedding Insurance

I was sorting out my car insurance the other month with my local broker and wondered about wedding insurance. I found out that this doesn't cost too much but protects a lot of things.

So I did some research:

With the average wedding costing £18,000 and the hiring of many different, and disparate contractors, it makes sense to protect that money. You want your wedding day to go just the way you planned it so it only makes sense to protect that dream. 

Your bigger contractors should all have public liability and professional indemnity insurance - I do and renew every year so that my customers and clients are protected (and so am I for that matter).

 

I asked my insurance broker - Independent Insurance Bureau Ltd - if they do much wedding insurance and they said that they do. However, they added, they wished more brides came to see them about a year before the big day that way they could make sure everything is covered, that every eventuality is considered along every step of the way to your big day. No-one wants to be left with egg on their face, bills to pay when no-one has turned up or being let down by suppliers leaving you high and dry - so insurance makes a lot of sense.

Worth doing - for peace of mind, if nothing else

IIB have a proposal form that you can pick up and complete to get the ball rolling or you can call in and have a chat about your plans - they are a really helpful lot at IIB and have offices in Ashby de la Zouch, Loughborough, Coalville and Ibstock.  For the peace of mind it offers - I would say wedding insurance is a must and it doesn't cost too much.

Win Win Win I say.  

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CD Brochures

Have prepared another batch of CD Brochures ready to hand out to brides-to-be and their families on Friday.

 

I am getting some lovely feedback about these little beauties; how unique they are; how delightful they are; how beautifully made they are and I am justifiably very pleased with myself.

 

If you, or anyone you know, is getting married then request a copy of my CD Brochure (also have a sneaky peek at my website). If what I love doing is what you want from your wedding photographer then we need to talk.

Another batch ready to be enveloped and handed out

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Pretty Nails

Just occasionally I like to get my nails done. I am blessed with quite nice nails - I have inherited it from my Grandma - and for a special occasion I pop along to see Helen.

 

I never have anything too fancy done but a nice French Polish is more in my line. I have seen some of Helen's creations - she will be as adventurous as you want her to be. I've also seen photos of how she has given someone, who is an obsessive nail biter, some nails for her holiday. She is a magician and very gentle.  

mybeauty

Not only is Helen a professional nail technician she is also a spray tan expert. This is not something I am interested in but I know a number of people love using her spray tan tent.

 

So if you need nails and tan sorting and live near to Moira/Ashby de la Zouch then get in touch with Helen and find out more about mybeauty

 

She is happy chatting on twitter too - follow her - @innergoddess77 

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Illusion

"It is an illusion that photographs

are made with the camera

...

they are made with the

eye, heart and head."

Henri Cartier-Bresson

 

The Heart

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