One such venue which still holds a unique place in history is Gretna Green. This small and yet perfectly formed village just north of the border has a rich history when it comes to weddings. The historic village became popular with young lovers who were seeking to tie the know away from the judging eyes of their parents as parental consent was not required north of the border in Scotland. This craze really began to take effect in the late eighteenth century and even though today, people are more than willing to bring their parents to their ideal wedding at Gretna Green, the connection between holy matrimony and this historic little village cannot be underestimated.

So, if you are currently seeking the perfect location for your wedding, why not consider a wedding venue in Scotland and inturn the Gables Hotel in Grenta, a land which has a long and historic connection to the very concepts of marriage and that still performs over five thousand weddings in Gretna alone every single year? If you want to ensure that your big day is never forgotten, then you could certainly benefit from considering a wedding venue in Scotland.

They know their best friend from school will the maid of honor and they have already chosen a honeymoon destination and what time of year the wedding will take place.  Their extravagant plans have covered all the bases, except one, the location of the ceremony.  This can be undecided for many reasons. Maybe a location where it is easy for guest to attend is a good choice or perhaps she is thinking that maybe where she met him is a romantic choice as well.

Any bride-to-be who is undecided in her ceremony location should take time to check out a wedding venue in Leicester. Here she can find a historic as also stunning location filled with fascination features that is sure to enhance any wedding.  When planning for your big day, everything must be perfect and your choices will all be yours.

For ten days only during September, lipstick lovers and lashionistas will be able to immerse themselves in the magic of Maybelline as Marie Claire presents the world’s first MAYBELLINE NEW YORK POP-UP SHOP, at 18 Shorts Gardens Covent Garden. Open from the 16th-26th September, the space will be dedicated to backstage beauty, retailing exclusive Maybelline shades and products and showing fashionista’s how to achieve this season’s must-have catwalk looks direct from New York Fashion Week. Marie Claire will be presenting a number of events across the 10 day period from model scouting sessions to a day with a Marie Claire stylist.
The 600 square foot beauty emporium is set to be the first stand-alone retail space that is dedicated to Maybelline New York. Make-up junkies will be able to get their trend fix of fashion-inspired beauty as professional make-up artist’s and industry guru’s offer insider tips on a daily basis through a series of masterclass tutorials and one-to-one advice.
 
As London buzzes with the energy of its own Fashion Week, Marie Claire presents the Maybelline Pop-up shop will provide a thrilling insight into the heady scenes of New York style with an interior that has been designed to embody the elusive ‘it’ factor of the Maybelline girl.
 
Images of Maybelline’s exclusive 2010 Limited Edition Calendar will adorn the walls while lashings of cult Maybelline must-haves and UK exclusives will be on sale, including the NEW Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner which is not set to hit UK shores until 2011.

There are many do’s and don’ts when it comes to singles dating and here are a few of them. Do look your best and be on time. Showing up late to a date tells the other person you are not serious.  Do compliment how your date looks.   Both side have spent time and thought on how they look and having that acknowledged is important. 

If you are a talker and you know it, take time to ask questions and share insights. Pay attention to what your date is telling you about what they listen to or watch or what they read. If you find your date is not the right person, don’t string them along with excuses, tell them directly. Don’t be afraid to tell the truth as lying is both hurtful and a selfish behavior.  Don’t date who your friends tell you to date.  If you are not attracted to that person, then say so because approval of your friends is not important. 

There is a great choice of bridesmaids gifts available and here are just a few suggestions:

• A lovely idea is a jewellery box that has been personalised with the bridesmaid’s initials; according to budget this could be a luxurious leather case or a simple wooden trinket box, either of which will be gifts to treasure.

• Another suggestion would be a silver or sterling silver powder compact which can be engraved with the date of the wedding, and the names of the bride and groom.

• A great choice, too,  would be a fountain pen. This need not be expensive but, boxed and engraved with the wedding details and presented with a set of stationery, it would make a much-welcome gift.

• Always popular are photo frames, which are available in many different designs, several of which would be ideal to give to a bridesmaid.  A silver one can, as is suggested with the gifts previously mentioned, be engraved making a memorable gift.

• Perhaps the best gift of all would be bridesmaid jewellery they can wear on your big day a treasure forever.  A simple silver or gold cross on a matching chain will be suitable for all ages, as will a bracelet, especially a charm bracelet that can be added to over the years and will increase in value, too, making a valuable investment.

However many bridesmaids are in attendance and whatever the budget, choosing the perfect ‘thank you’ gift will be a lovely way for the bride and groom to show their bridesmaids how much they are valued, and how important they consider their attendance on the most important day of their lives.

1) Manage your time. Be realistic, if your dream wedding day has always been April, but you get engaged in January, the most realistic decision is to set it for April of the next year, or later in the year if you can’t wait. Wedding planning is time consuming, and in order for everything to go smoothly, you need to allow the time to make it happen.

2) Bring an entourage when shopping for your wedding gown. Outside input is always great, especially when it comes to fashion. You may have adored strapless gowns since you were a little girl, but when it comes time to try one on, your friends can be the first to bring you out of your dream and tell you the truth. It’s about looking good, and opinions can always reaffirm your doubts.

3) Have a cheat sheet. On the day of your wedding, its great to have a note on hand of every number for your vendors. This is just in case the driver gets lost on the way to the church, or you are looking to hire your photographer for an extra hour.

1) Be nice to your bridesmaids. Consider that each one is their own person, and that they don’t want to have to buy, or be seen in a poofy, hot pink dress. Let each of them pick a cut that suits them, whether it is strapless, or halter, this will make sure they are comfortable, and are actually likely to wear the dress again. It’s also great to choose a color (or two) and let them choose the shade. As long as it all compliments the over all palette, the shade they wear should be their choice, and one that compliments their complexion.

2) Be firm with your guest list. Yes, your cousin’s new girlfriend is all their hype at the moment, but if they are known to go through girls without a second thought, there is no need to pay for her meal and seat when you hardly know her. Every guest costs you money, so don’t be guilted into inviting someone that you don’t want there. It’s your day, and your money, so don’t have any regrets.

1) Don’t invite too many guests. You will pay per head, so consider this when making your guest list. Don’t invite someone out of guilt, since you will pay for their meal, and their attendance in the venue. Consider that all of the costs, for seating, food, drinks, and more will be multiplied by how many guests you invite, so be cautious!

2) Use proper postage. Many invitations are too thick, over sized, or in an odd shape, and this means more postage. Be sure you take one envelope to your post office to be sure you know what the correct postage is, then apply it to each invitation. A normal stamp won’t cut it, and you may be flooded with “return to sender” “insufficient postage” in your mailbox.

3) Don’t do anything last minute. This can apply to every aspect of planning, but particularly when it comes to the common mistake brides have: undergoing a beauty treatment, or crazy diet, to look great for their big day. This results in orange skin and break outs!

- Spending without a budget. Whether it is just out of excitement of wedding planning, or splurging on something you must have (but don’t really need), spending without the guideline of a budget is dangerous. This is the quickest way to spend more money than you planned on, or have to. Be sure you arrange all your finances before you spend anything for the wedding.

- Ordering your gown too late. If you order from a designer, you will need to give several months notice to be sure it is done in time for your big day. You will also need to have it early, to help match things like your bouquet, veil etc. Not to mention several fittings. Order it nice and early so you’re not stressing last minute on the biggest detail of your wedding.

- Booking too late. If you are booking hotel rooms for your out of town guests, you will have a hard time getting deals, or even rooms in general, if its too late.