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5 IDEAL TIPS ON WHAT TO GIVE FOR A WEDDING GIFT 

‘A penny saved is a penny earned’, according to Benjamin Franklin. What with Brexit uncertainty having such a drastic impact on today’s economy, it’s no wonder Brits are tightening...
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8 IDEAL WEDDING GIFTS FOR THE COUPLE WHO HAVE IT ALL

So, wedding season is shortly upon us, and the invitations are stacking up. As the wish lists empty and inspiration runs dry, choosing a suitable, unique gift each and...
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4 IDEAL TYPES OF GIFT CARDS TO GIVE AS A WEDDING...

It’s summer-wedding season, the time of year when you’re on the hunt for the perfect wedding gift. However, when it comes to purchasing the ideal present,  it isn’t always...
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5 Mothering Sunday Gifts That Go Above & Beyond The Obvious

Mothering Sunday falls on 15 March this year, which, still two weeks away, leaves enough time to do something more considered than a last-minute bouquet and a card from...
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7 Thoughtful Gift Ideas That Can Be Given On The Same...

If you’ve arrived here, panic rising and palms sweaty, then we can only assume that you’ve either forgotten a loved one’s birthday or your wedding anniversary. That, or you’ve...
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From Gifts To Grooming: The Ideal Guide To Dropping Hints With...

There's an art to asking for what you want without actually asking. Whether it's gently steering your partner towards that perfect birthday present or tactfully suggesting to a flatmate...
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Wedding Etiquette: 8 Tips For Being A Great Guest

Attending a wedding can be a blast - great music, delicious food, friends, and maybe a drink or two.  Beyond these basics, there are very few days devoted to celebrating...
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The Ideal Alternative Wedding: Quirky Swaps For Wedding Day Traditions

Weddings are a celebration of love, unity, and the beginning of a new chapter. While traditional weddings have their charm, more couples are seeking to infuse their big day...
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The 10 Best Perfumes To Give A Man: A Fragrant Gift...

Ideal for giving the gift of good aroma this festive season... Christmas is now in sight and when it comes to selecting gifts, perfumes for men have traditionally been a...
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Wedding Insurance 101: Everything You Need to Know

Ideal for ensuring your most special day is protected... A wedding is one of the most anticipated events in one's life. Couples often spend months, if not years, planning...
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8 Perfect Christmas Gift Ideas For Golf Lovers

Ideal for spoiling your golf-loving friend or family member this festive season... Yep, we’ve done it. We’ve dropped the C Bomb, and with just 97 sleeps until Christmas, perhaps you...
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The Ideal Guide To 2023’s Biggest Trends In Wedding Invitations &...

Congratulations, you’re getting married! And what a way to start the year, hey?  Being engaged is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for all new brides, and feeling overwhelmed by planning...
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How To Save Money On Your Wedding During A Cost Of...

Allow us to repeat a statement that will be almost as recurrent in the run up to your Big Day as ‘’let’s hope the weather turns out okay’'; weddings...
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6 Ways To Make Your Wedding More Personal

You have already proposed by kneeling, ring in hand. You've sent invitations with the requisite beige, tactile floral finish. There's a gently casual dress code to proceedings, alongside dinner...
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY EXTRA SPECIAL IN 2022

After the two years we’ve all had, of turmoil and turbulence, it’s something of a miracle that any couple is expecting to enjoy another wedding anniversary. So, why not...
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12 IDEAS TO BLOW YOUR PARTNER AWAY ON YOUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Your anniversary represents an important time to re-ignite things with your significant other, keep your relationship fresh and keep that spark alive. Whether this is your first anniversary or your...
Vicky Clifford Sanghad

HOW TO STOP WEDDING PLANNING FROM TAKING OVER YOUR LIFE

Ideal if you’re feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning Did you know that wacky wedding nightmares are a real thing? You know, that one where you’re walking up the aisle nude?...
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8 IDEAL GIFT IDEAS FOR COUPLES THAT LOVE TO TRAVEL 

People who love traveling need a lot of items at their disposal. If you want to gift something meaningful to a travel-enthusiastic couple, then check out this article. Choosing the...
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7 WEDDING PLANNING TIPS THAT ARE ACTUALLY USEFUL

It's a sad but oh-so-real truth; for some brides, wedding planning takes over their lives for months, if not years. And in some cases, the pressure to be precise...
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THE PANDEMIC WEDDING BOOM: 5 CONSIDERATIONS FOR COUPLES GETTING ENGAGED IN...

Does it feel like all of your friends are getting engaged right now? In an April 2020 survey, more than 40% of couples found themselves spending over twenty hours a...