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.

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 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.