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WEDDING GOSSIP California Bride 5 11902 views
Leigh is two planning weeks away from her big Scottish day, all organised from across the pond in California. This week she discovers bridesmaid-zilla.
This week I took my four-year-old flower girl to have her dress fitted. As she is a self-titled princess who frequently floats around dressed as Ariel, Belle or Cinderella, I had no doubts that she would be thrilled to parade around in the suitably Disney princess-esque dress I had found for her. Clearly I had forgotten what it's like to be four! The fitting turned out to be a nightmare; first she didn’t want to try on the dress, then when the dressmaker mentioning pinning it she screamed and suddenly the dress was hurting her. I began to have visions of us frantically trying to cajole her into the dress five minutes before the ceremony and irrationally began to wonder if the whole day would be ruined. 
The tradition of flower girls actually started with the Greeks and Romans who had children throwing herbs symbolic of fertility in front of the bride as she walked. Modern flower girls are perhaps more of an aesthetic choice these days, depending on the willingness of the participant, she can be dressed in angel or fairies wings and, even wield a wand or bubbles.
I myself was once a flower girl at my aunt’s wedding and, as I conveniently forgot in the dressmakers, I created some drama of my own. After catching a pageboy relieving himself in the hotel pond, in a fit of rage I threw my pomander at him and stormed into the dining room to loudly inform the first person I saw - who happened to be my grandfather right in the middle of his father of the bride speech. While I now cringe in horror at my actions, it’s important for me to remember one thing - despite my best efforts, I did not ruin the day!
Click to read more fashion ideas for bridesmaids >Photo © Freeman Photographics, Slipperyfishes.com
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WEDDING GOSSIP Stepping Up 10304 views
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Your Week 14/07 8736 views
This week at WeddingPath we have masses of inspiration and ideas to help plan your dream wedding. We also want to say a special 'welcome back' to our very own newlywed, Cheryl!
To start the week, we've been inspired by summer and checked out some prom-length wedding dresses - are you brave enough? We have also been shopping with the A-listers and found a new collection of wedding day shoes at French Sole - no wonder the celebs like them. If you want a break from wedding planning, get hold of the new DVD reviewed today and get 'stepping up' yourself with the video preview. WeddingPath bride, Debbie is the focus of our Real Wedding this week, taking place in sunny Cyprus - we love it! Spa website Wahanda have come on board again this week with tips on the perfect manicure - just in time for your 'I do' moment. And Cheryl is back with more gorgeous venues and honeymoon destinations. She has also had all the fun at the fair, reviewing the new hen packages at Thorpe Park. With budgets on everyone's agenda right now, Chartula have some stationery tips and you could make a splash with less cash by treating your guests to chocolate favours. If you are getting married this weekend, the WeddingPath team wish you a hugely fun day. Remember to email your photos afterwards so that we can feature you as one of our Real Weddings.
Enjoy!
Amanda Hinton,
Editor-in-chief, WeddingPath
amanda@weddingpath.com
Monday 14/07
Photo © iStockphoto
10am Short & Sweet... prom-length
2pm Stepping Up... new DVD review
Tuesday 15/07
6am Fitting Room... bespoke for less
11am Cyprus Bride... WeddingPath bride
2pm Little Chocs... sweet favours
Wednesday 16/07
6am Pretty Pumps... A-lister shoes
11am Spa Treats 3... manicure tips
2pm California Bride 5... bridesmaid-zilla
Thursday 17/07
6am Delightful Devon... rural retreat
11am Magical Maldives... island love
2pm Celebrity Snippets... vote on Kate & Lance
Friday 18/07
6am Remember This... calendar
11am You Are Invited... stationery tips
2pm Happy Hens 6... off to the fair
Saturday 19/07
6am Wedding Week Notes... highlights of the week
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WEDDING GOSSIP Jennifer Anniston & John Mayer 11449 views
CELEBRITY SNIPPETS
Things are hotting up between Jennifer and John - they seem to be inseparable! Has Jennifer finally found true love? Read more to find out what we think and tell us your verdict.
WHO: Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer
BACKGROUND: Actress, Jennifer seems to have finally found a man that can make her happy after splitting from ex-husband, Brad Pitt. John, a singer, has had the royal seal of approval from Jennifer’s best friends and it seems that the couple are utterly besotted with each other.
LOVE SIGNS: Jennifer and John have been seen cuddling and kissing on many occasions. Canoodling while Jennifer filmed Marley & Me, by the pool, at various eateries as well as on their recent holiday together to Mexico. There has even been talk that Jennifer has accepted a marriage proposal from John and that they are planning a quiet barefoot beach wedding in Mexico. Jennifer was also spotted supporting and photographing John’s recent gig in Hyde Park, are the couple ready for marriage?
OUR VERDICT: Quite Likely
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WEDDING GOSSIP California Bride 4 12100 views
Leigh is three planning weeks away from her big Scottish day, all organised from across the pond in California. This week she shares a few thoughts about 'the rings'.
While I’m sure many brides (myself included) would love to wear their wedding dress every day, we have to face facts; it just isn’t practical. So after you’ve let out a long sigh and folded it away, remember to look at the one thing you’ll never have to take off… your wedding ring.
The ring has long been a symbol for everlasting love and choosing a ring to last you a lifetime is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. I was lucky enough to be gifted three diamonds which had belonged to my beloved’s grandmother and have been in his family for two
generations. To me, these were of course the most important part of the ring and the setting was just to keep them safe. Imagine our shock when we visited a local jeweler to enquire about setting them in platinum only to be told that it would cost us more than our honeymoon! Added to this, as I’m no WAG, the thought of wearing something so expensive on a daily basis, with the added pressure of sentimental value, was enough to start me quivering. However, a word to all those ring seekers out there; with the prices of platinum and gold at an all time high, it pays to shop around. We were not discouraged and tried a second jeweler who very kindly contacted several sellers to find us a platinum setting that was within our original budget-success!
This week I collected my ring and must admit that I have tried it on rather sneakily a few times already! We have just made an appointment to have the ring professionally appraised so that it can be properly insured - this is worth doing because even though damage or loss of a ring is of course heartbreaking, should it happen at least you will be financially covered to replace it.
Now, time for another sneaky peek I think…click to read more planning ideas >Photo © iStockphoto
And here is a bigger picture of Leigh's gorgeous ring...
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