Some wedding hair tips to make sure your hair looks great on your wedding day.

Don’t leave it until last minute! Six months before the wedding day speak to a hairdresser to ensure you have enough time to get your hair in the best condition, and discuss styles, colours and accessories that would most suit you.

Keep a scrapbook of any pictures from magazines that you like. Pictures are better than words!

One month before, have a trial run to finalize with your hairdresser the style you have decided upon and accesories you will use.

It’s best not to wash your hair on the day, as just-washed hair can be hard to manage into an up-do style. Just wash your hair the night before.

Make sure you have your appointment booked for the day, giving yourself plenty of time to relax and enjoy the pampering experience.

The rich fruit cake that we now regard as a traditional wedding cake has evolved over many centuries. Originally a lighter fruited cake, the bride cake, was baked for the bride’s engagement and what is currently known as the wedding cake used to be known as the groom’s cake. The groom would give this cake to his guests and by sharing the cake with them, was also asking them to share his hopes for prosperity and good luck. The first record of ornate sugar work on a cake was by an Italian confectioner in the early 1700s.

The initial marking of the cake by the bride and groom stems from an ancient Greek custom where a couple shared a sesame seed cake to ensure theirs would be a fruitful marriage.

No-one is really sure where the tradition of keeping the top tier of a wedding cake, to use as a christening cake began.  If you do…..let me know

The most important thing you should think of when choosing your wedding song is “What does the song mean to us?” 

Doing something completely different for a first dance – to surprise your guests – is becoming increasingly common. Clips appear all the time on YouTube featuring couples who have invested time and dance lessons into creating very funny routines.

 The key to doing something adventurous is not to tackle it unless you are prepared to put in the time to make it good. Have a chat with Louisa at www.bodyinmotiondance.com for some ideas

Stunning new dress collection at Nancy Jane Brides CLICK HERE

A recent survey by The Wedding Guide tells us that over 75% of Brides-to-be attending wedding fayres are still looking for their shoes! Along with bridesmaids dresses, accessories and flowers, shoes are  proving to be the hardest thing to make a decision about.

Is it finding that combination of glamour and comfort that is proving so difficult?

Whether or not you are a fan of the Royal Family, the Royal Wedding on 29th April is a great excuse to get together with family and friends. Whether you are planning a full-blown street party or just gathering around the TV, the Royal Wedding is a good opportunity to discuss your forthcoming wedding plans with those closest to you and even pick up some new ideas. 

Even your wedding guests can use this spectacle to browse the latest fashions in hats, shoes and handbags for that all-important outfit.

Some fantastic wedding fairs going on this weekend – there’s one at Bury Town Hall, a new venue for The Wedding Guide – Wyrebank Banqueting Suite in Garstang and Manchester United FC.  Plenty of choice - so no excuses – get out there, meet the experts and make some decisions about your big day. For details CLICK HERE

You will find The Wedding Guide at a couple of lovely wedding fairs this weekend – Park Inn by Radisson in Manchester and at The Orwell in Wigan.  Visit our exhibition page for more information CLICK HERE