Foreign weddings used to be the reserve of selfish – or arguably sensible – couples opting for a stress-free escape from seating arrangements and interfering relatives. In a way, exotic beach nuptials were just a sunnier version of eloping to Gretna Green. But with the cost of UK weddings escalating each year – current...
photo credit: Lukasz Dunikowski Are you dreaming of a traditional white wedding or more intimate affair? Whatever your vision for the big day, finding a showstopping dress is sure to be top of your to-do list. But unless you have a preconceived picture of your perfect gown in mind, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed...
Whether the wedding is a big celebrity-style bash or a low-key knees-up in the local pub, every bride wants to look and feel her best. There’s nothing worse than a bride tinted an unflattering shade of orange or wearing garish lipstick – especially when she’ll be preserved for posterity in photos for years to...
With the credit crunch forcing many of us to tighten our belts and the average wedding reportedly costing £20,000, a recent survey claims that nearly 75% of betrothed couples have put their nuptials on hold due to a lack of funds. Nearly a third of those questioned by online jeweller jpdiamonds.co.uk say recession-linked money...
The old saying Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, may not totally ring true this Valentine’s Day. In fact, the estimated 300 million stems of flowers grown on Colombia’s Florverde-certified farms headed to the United States for the holiday of love will be green this year. Colombia is the largest supplier of cut flowers...
Feeling down because you’ll be dateless on Valentine’s Day and despairing of ever finding true love? Instead of knocking back the wine, pigging out on comfort food and indulging in weepy movies, it could be far better to to use the most romantic day in the calendar as an opportunity to transform your prospects...
It’s the month that no one looks forward to – and there’s good reason why. January is the peak time for relationships to break up, for couples to file for divorce and for singles to feel overwhelmed by loneliness. While it may seem like the worst start to a new year, the UK’s 15...
We are offering our “Love You” red rose bouquet including a FREE Valentine gift, at a special price of £27.99 with FREE UK delivery. That’s a 40% saving of £10.00! Just use the special promotional code VALENTINE when ordering.
The Lake District is the best place to book a romantic getaway if you want to impress your Valentine, according to research out today. photo credit: eek the cat Of lovers hoping to spend some quality time together 31% picked the area’s dramatic fells and calming lakesides as their favourite spot for a UK...
