How do I change my name by deed poll?
In order to change your name by deed poll you will need to complete the application form online, then send through to the solicitor a copy of your birth certificate, passport or in the case of ladies, then a marriage certificate is also acceptable. You must pay [...]
Changing Your Name by Deed Poll
Bridal Lingerie - The Right Bra for Your Outfit
Wearing the wrong size bra isn’t just uncomfortable - it looks awful. You need to find something that feels comfortable, compliments the dress you are wearing, and looks great at the end of your special day. Here’s how tofind the perfect wedding bra.
Always get your bra fitted
The style of bra you choose will depend on [...]
Shopping for your Indian Wedding
If this is your first shopping trip to South Asia, there are some important points you need to consider…
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Search on the Internet for bridal shops and designers in the cities you’re planning to visit, reading relevant magazines and word of mouth recommendations.
Remember that alterations take longer than planned. Tell the tailor that you’ll pick the [...]
How to Plan Your Wedding Reception
It will be the biggest party of your life, so start planning now!
Traditionally, the bride’s family is responsible for organising and paying for the wedding reception, which can mean paying for food, drink, a wedding cake, caterers, waiting staff, a toastmaster, flower arrangements, a band or disco, entertainers or musicians and of course the venue itself.
Today, [...]
Make Sure Your Marriage is Legal
To be legally married in the UK, you must fulfil the following requirements:
You and your partner must be 16 years old or over. In England and Wales, if either one of you is under 18, written consent to the marriage must be obtained from your parents or legal guardian.
You must not be closely related.
The marriage [...]
How to Deal with Spots on your Wedding Day
Your wedding day has finally arrived and the worst has happened. You have a spot. You j=know that if you squeeze it the area may redden and look worse than when you started, but you can’t leave it there because you know that no matter how great your photographer is, no amount of airbrush work [...]
Hindu Weddings
Hindu sacraments are called ’sanskars’ and the sacraments performed at the time of a wedding are called ‘Vivah Sanskar’. This sanskar marks the start of the second and the most important stage of life called the ‘Grihistha Ashrama’ which involves setting up of a new family unit.
Two individuals who are considered to be compatible form [...]
Muslim Weddings
Muslim weddings vary enormously according to the culture of the people involved. Many people in the UK confuse the celebrations at a Pakistani or Bangladeshi wedding with an Islamic wedding, and assume they are the same thing. This is not so, as many of the Muslims who marry are from widely different cultures - Turkish, [...]
Sikh Weddings
Anand Karaj is the prescribed form of Sikh marriage, the words literally translate as ‘Blissful Union”. The Sikh marriage is a very special ceremony in which two individuals are joined in a equal partnership. It is joyous and festive event which is very family orientated and informal in it’s atmosphere. Sikh marriages are usually arranged [...]
Buy a Wedding Ring Cushion for Charity
Bridal accessory designer Olivier Laudus has created a stunning special edition wedding ring cushion for Leukaemia Research. After sadly losing his mother to cancer last year Olivier has been inspired by the Calendar Girls story and designed the Sunflower Cushion in her memory, honouring her love for flowers.
The Sunflower Cushion features a stylised sunflower and [...]