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Video: New Yorkers react to 12-year-old child bride marrying senior citizen
In a social experiment that saw New Yorkers outraged, a 65-year-old-groom and and a 12-year-old child bride pose for wedding photos in the middle of iconic Times Square – and no one is about to stand back and let it happen. The social experiment was orchestrated by Coby Persin, a 21-year-old notorious prankster and Youtube…
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Emerald bling: Hilary Swank engaged
The Academy Award-winning actress has announced her engagement to former tennis professional Ruben Torres on Instagram, sharing a sweet photo of the pair and her dazzling green emerald sparkler. Million Dollar Baby star Hilary, 41, and Ruben have been dating since July 2015, and the pair have now made things official following a romantic proposal during…
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Video: 100 years of engagement rings
The folk at news aggregation website Mode have come up with yet another engrossing video in their wildly popular ‘100 years of…’ series and, this time, they tackle one of our favourite subjects: engagement rings. In the 2:44-minute video, they take us on a journey through 100 years of engagement rings, starting with the humble and…
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2016 wedding trend predictions
Our list of wedding trend predictions for 2016 will have you walking down the aisle in style! From unstructured bouquets to marble wedding stationery, here are some of the top trends to watch for 2016. Unstructured and natural bouquets Florists are noticing many brides requesting this effortlessly beautiful bouquet look, and it appears that this…
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Mariah Carey and James Packer engaged
Australian billionaire businessman James Packer and Grammy Award-winning singer Mariah Carey are engaged. The couple, who have been dating for about six months, became engaged in New York last night and, according to E! News reports “Mariah’s new diamond bling comes in at around 35 carats.” Mariah, 45, and James, 48, are believed to have met at…
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Video: Wedding haka brings bride to tears
https://vimeo.com/152263079 A powerful performance of the traditional Māori war dance, the haka, has brought a bride (and groom) to tears at a New Zealand wedding. In the video, the groom throws off his coat and joins in for what is a spine-tingling display of human emotion. In the clip, bride Aaliyah Armstrong and groom Benjamin Armstrong,…
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Taylor Swift: I’m the happiest Maid of Honour ever
Ten time Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift has assumed Maid of Honour duties – and, by the look of the pictures she shared on social media, the Bad Blood singer had a great time doing so! Taylor and her childhood friend Britany Maack looked stunning in their dresses, by Beirut desinger, Reem Acra, as they both walked down…
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Former WAG Leah Shevlin discovered her wedding was cancelled – only after venue emails her
Bride-to-be Leah Shevlin, former fiancee of Scottish Hull City keeper star Allan McGregor, claims she only found out her wedding was cancelled after receiving an email from her wedding venue. The fashion and lifestyle blogger, who dated the Hull City keeper for eight years – and has a four-year-old daughter with him – has finally broken…
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Contemporary ring for a contemporary bride
For contemporary brides with contemporary tastes in jewellery, this dainty rose gold ring contains black and white diamonds but doesn’t look terribly flashy.
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Instagram love with Channing Tatum
Channing Tatum has taken to Instagram to proudly display his love for his wife of six years, dancer Jenna Dewan Tatum. The Hateful Eight actor this week posted a pair of heartfelt (and beautiful) private images of Jenna with heart-melting words. Channing, 35, posted the images on his Instagram account on Monday. The first, an artistic shot of Jenna, 35, sitting…
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Jilted bride travels the world and secures three-book deal
A heartbroken bride who was dumped a month before her wedding turned her tragedy into triumph – and landed herself a three-book deal with one of the world’s biggest publishers. The day after she was to to be married in 2012, a devastated Katy Colins sold her car and house, quit her job in PR and embarked on…
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Couple finds lost wedding ring… in a most unusual place!
Redditor IAmClarkGriswold found his wife’s missing wedding ring in a most unexpected spot: inside their infant son. The ring went missing in late January (2016) and, after frantically searching the home with no luck, a little deduction led the worried parents to suspect their young son may have done what all kids love to do: put…
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Designer showcases wedding gown – with a 100m-long train
A Chinese wedding dress designer has unveiled a ‘mega wedding dress’ with a 100m train that requires army of dozens to carry it. Yahoo! News reports the unnamed luxury designer showcased the mammoth gown last week in Shandong Province in China’s East. The dress, which is still looking for an owner, was put on show in the…
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Same-sex couple receives hateful RSVP to wedding invitation
A gay couple who received a truly hateful response to their wedding invitation has received a torrent of support from across the globe. When Keith Alan and Chad Michael from Canton, Ohio in the United States sent their wedding invitations out to friends and family, they simply expected a ‘yes’ or a ‘no,’ but one anonymous recipient replied in a…
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Hubby forgets wife at petrol pump. Doesn’t realise his mistake – for 62 miles!
An Argentinian man has found himself in deep trouble after leaving his wife behind at a petrol pump, driving off – and not realising she was missing for a whopping 62 miles. The offender, known only as Walter, was driving home with his wife and son during a family trip to Brazil. They stopped at a petrol pump in Passo Fundo,…
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Kylie Minogue engaged to actor Joshua Sasse
Move over Charlene, this time it’s for real! Pop princess Kylie Minogue is set to walk down the aisle, after her actor boyfriend of five-months Joshua Sasse confirms their engagement. The Australian singer and actress has been sporting a rather large diamond ring on her finger since Christmas but has kept the engagement secret – until…
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Are Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth engaged – again?
Pop star Miley Cyrus has teased social media fans by posting a picture of herself wearing what looks to be her old engagement ring, the one given to her by former fiance Liam Hemsworth, whom she’s dating again. Miley, 23, posted the below image to her Instagram account following her reunion with her ex-fiance, Australian actor Liam…
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Benji Madden: I couldn’t be prouder of my Bad Ass wife Cameron Diaz
Rocker Benji Madden has taken to social media to tell the world how proud he is of is ‘Bad Ass wife’ Cameron Diaz. One half of the rock group The Madden Brothers, Benji, 36, and Cameron, 43, married on Christmas Day 2014. “I Couldn’t be more proud of my Bad Ass wife❤,” The Voice Australia coach wrote…
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Katie Price is auctioning off her wedding dress – on eBay!
Only days after celebrating her three-year wedding anniversary with husband Kieran Hayler, glamour model Katie Price is auctioning off her wedding dress – on eBay. While the dress is not from her most recent wedding, the David’s Bridal gown is attracting some attention, with bidding currently at £390. The former Page 3 model has been married three…
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Who marries CEOs, doctors, teachers, dancers and welders?
Whatever we may believe about love at first sight, new research from Bloomberg Business shows that our beloved’s occupation may have a lot to do with whom we actually end up marrying. The research, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2014 American Community Survey, which comprises data from more than 3.5 million households, shows just what occupations…
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Generous stranger purchases wedding dress for bride
A Utah bride has been given an unforgettable lesson in the kindness of strangers after an anonymous shopper paid for her wedding dress. Twenty-one-year-old student Liz Jensen had settled on her dream wedding dress at Elizabeth Cooper Designs’ pop-up wedding dress shop in her hometown of Provo. She had wandered into the store alone and tried on several…
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Ooops: a very unfortunate wedding invitation typo
Can you spot the reason this rather unfortunate wedding invitation has gone viral? Take a look at what’s happening at 3:30pm. Yep, guests will enjoy a healthy serving of horse ovaries. Yumbo! Though it’s widely thought the humorous entry was a rather unfortunate Auto Correct suggestion for the term ‘hors d’oeuvres,’ which refers to pre-dinner nibbles, others…
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Ask Samantha: I don’t want to invite my best friend’s partner to my wedding? Is that OK?
I want my best friend to be at my wedding but not her partner. Is it OK to NOT invite him to my wedding? Our wedding venue only fits a certain number of guest. On top of that, we have a very tight budget, therefore, my fiance and I have had to cut down our wedding guest list. Naturally,…
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Couple struck by gastro on wedding day receive surprise reception
A London couple learned the true meaning of ‘in sickness and in health’ when they were struck by a severe bout of gastro on their wedding day, that prevented them from making it past the entrees. However, in a wonderful act of generosity, their reception venue planned a second surprise reception that left the overwhelmed…
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Cake toppers that are showstoppers
Weddings are a great excuse to have your cake and eat it too. Just ask any modern bride and groom. Far from the days when one size cake fit all, modern wedding confections are as much an exercise in artistry and personality as they are in taste. Bright and bold, pastel or plain, delicate or…
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Former marine donates liver to stranger – and falls in love
When former American Marine Chris Dempsey donated his liver, he never expected the recipient, Heather Krueger, would end up being his wife. The couple’s hospital-bed romance is a touching tale, one that illustrates in the most poignant way that no act of kindness is ever wasted. Chris, 26, overheard a work colleague talking about cousin, Heather, 37,…
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Bride and groom’s ‘epic’ wedding dance is viewed more than 3.5 million times. Yes, it’s THAT epic!
An American couple has enlisted the help of all 250 of their wedding guests to create an epic wedding video that has been viewed more than 3.5 million times. The American couple, Robert and Teresa Ly, wed in September 2015 and, to celebrate, created a spectacular mash-up of songs that included Frozen’s Love Is An…
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Sheer delight: barely there wedding dresses
The sheer look is trending in the bridal world and will undoubtedly reach a peak in 2016, with some designers taking the concept of ‘barely there’ to new heights. Here are some wedding dresses that perfectly portray the art of careful placement.
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15 adorable wedding day pets
We love cute animals and, of course, we love weddings. Put them together and what do you get? A level of cuteness that is off-the-scale! Here are some of our favourite animal wedding pics that will be sure to make you go ‘nawwwww.’ Thinking of including your pet at your wedding? Here’s a useful guide to…
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Iggy Azalea shares sneak peek of wedding dress
Australian Rapper Iggy Azalea has shared a sneak peek of her Armani Privé wedding dress on social media, proving she is going to be one Fancy bride. The above photo gives fans a glimpse at what is believed to be Iggy’s wedding dress. The image shows a fabric swatch that looks like an off-white silk georgette alongside…
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10 ways to announce your engagement
So, you’ve said ‘yes’. Congratulations! Good news spreads fast, but what’s the best way to tell your friends and family. Here are 10 traditional – and not so traditional – ways to let the world know you’re getting married. Tell them face to face While it would be ideal to share your good news with…
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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 84, engaged to supermodel Jerry Hall
After a whirlwind four-month romance, media mogul Rupert Murdoch and model Jerry Hall have announced their engagement – in one of Rupert’s newspaper, of course. The 84-year-old executive chairman of global media giant News Corporation proposed to Jerry, 59, during a trip to Los Angeles this week for the 73rd Golden Globes. The couple, who have been dating since…
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Couple meet on snapchat and marry after only meeting once in person
A young couple have (apparently) made history by becoming the first people to marry after meeting on the popular image messaging/dating app, Snapchat. Nathan Treweek from Cornwall, England, met (now) Gabrielle Treweek from Washington state in the United States, on Snapchat after they came across each other’s usernames via Tickled, a humour website they both frequented. The cyber-savvy pair began sending…
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Wedding transport: From Lima to Longboards, with some serious history
That moment the bride-to-be pulls up at her wedding ceremony is one of the highlights of any couple’s big day, and all eyes are her, the dress – and, of course, the car (or horse, or, even, bus) delivering her to her intended. It is for this reason, most couples put so much thought into their wedding transport…
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Jason Statham engaged to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Victoria’s Secret angel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and her actor beau Jason Statham are engaged. The 28-year-old model and Mad Max: Fury Road actress has confirmed her engagement to Hollywood actor Jason Statham, 48, after she debuted her rather large rock on the red carpet at the 2016 Golden Globes. The home-grown couple posed for photographs on…
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Golden Globes 2016: our favourite bridal looks from the red carpet
The 73rd Golden Globes sure delivered the fashion goods this year with many an actor sporting designer gowns that could happily transition from the red carpet to the aisle. Here are some of our favourite dresses that would look amazing in a crisp shade of bridal white, or just as fabulous in their original colour…
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How far is too far at your hen’s or buck’s party?
Hen’s and buck’s nights are supposed to be a bride and groom’s opportunity to have one ‘last big fling,’ but that doesn’t mean there aren’t rules around what behaviour is – and what is absolutely not – acceptable, nor that the word ‘fling’ be taken literally. Strategic Therapist and relationship expert Phil Owens shares his advice…
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Grandmother’s touching wedding day reaction
Sitting alone in a hospital bed dressed in her finest, 91-year-old New Jersey grandmother Peg McCormack may not have been able to attend her beloved grandson’s wedding – but that wasn’t going to stop her celebrating in her own humble way. So, when the newlyweds surprised her after their reception, her reaction was unforgettably joy-filled…
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Holiday bling or engagement ring: is Kylie getting married?
Is Kylie Minogue engaged? After returning from a romantic Christmas holiday with her actor boyfriend Joshua Sasse the Australian pop princess has been snapped sporting a dazzling diamond on her wedding finger. The 47-year-old Grammy award-winning singer and former Neighbours star has returned from a skiing trip in Geneva with her actor boyfriend Joshua Sasse, wearing…
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Video: Little boy dives into wedding dress as bride walks up the aisle
A boy at a Dublin wedding last week decided that the allure of his auntie’s wedding dress was simply too great to resist before he dived into it while she walked up the aisle! Fortunately, bride Tanya Malone simply laughed it off and continued up the aisle on her way to marry husband-to-be Mark Moughan. The short, but amusing…
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Finger-lickin’ photoshoot: would you take your wedding photos at KFC? This groom did!
The lure of KFC’s finger-lickin’ good chicken was too much to bear for one fast-food mad New Zealand groom who insisted his bridal party stop at the local KFC for photos – and a quick bite – on his wedding day. Wellington groom Louis Davis married his partner Ashleigh in Whangarei in New Zealand’s North on Saturday and,…
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10 years: Pink!’s hubby shares adorable anniversary photo
To commemorate his 10-year marriage to Grammy Award-winning singer Pink!, American Motocross rider Carey Hart has shared a private family photo on social media. The couple, who wed in January 2006, celebrated their tin wedding anniversary today (January 07, 2016), however, the decade-long marriage hasn’t been without its hurdles. The couple separated in 2003, leading to…
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Video: Awkward marriage proposal fails
It’s great to celebrate proposal success stories, but unfortunately there are some that do not go entirely as planned. Whether it was the wrong time or place, or it wasn’t meant to be altogether, use these marriage proposal failures as a lesson of what not to do if the time comes for you to ask…
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Angry football fans attack groom’s wedding – because he changed teams
A mob of angry French football fans has trashed a wedding reception using iron bars and smoke bombs – all because the groom changed football teams. The worst part? They got the wrong reception. The military-style attack, which was so violent staff at the venue thought it was a terrorist attack, was unleashed because the unnamed groom…
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10 reasons to hold a Winter wedding
Spring and Summer are traditionally the most popular seasons in which to host a wedding, but there are many reasons why couples should consider a wonderful Winter wedding. 10 reasons to consider a Winter wedding 1. Winter weddings look amazing! Picture snow-topped trees and warm, cosy fireplaces. Faux fur boleros and velvet wraps can be…
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Display your wedding photos: 10 ways
You’ve spent plenty of time, money and effort to ensure your wedding photos are the best they can be, so why hide them in the bottom drawer to gather dust? With a little imagination, there are plenty of novel ways to display your precious memories that take it beyond the humble album or picture frame,…
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2016 wedding dress trends: we can’t wait to see these coming down the aisle
Bridal fashion in 2016 will see a cohesive theme of ethereal elegance being explored by many fashion houses. Designers are showcasing gowns which portray a whimsical theme with elements such as 3D appliqués, floral patterns, hand-beaded embellishments, and flowing layers of barely there tulle enhancing the ethereal trend and creating other-worldly drama. Here are some…
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An engagement ring made from a wisdom tooth?
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but what about wisdom teeth? This is exactly what this quirky groom decided to propose with. Canadian Lucas Unger pulled the tooth out when he was 17 and kept it at his parents’ house. Years later, in early 2015, he met Californian Carlee Leifkes at a Vancouver…
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Beyonce sues engagement merchandiser Feyonce
Grammy Award-winning superstar Beyonce is suing online store Feyonce, which specialises in engagement merchandise, for infringing her trademarked name. Queen Bey’s legal team this week filed suit against the Texas-based maker of t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops and hoodies bearing the word Feyonce, as well as a coffee cup bearing the phrase “He put a ring on it,”…
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Wedding photography: anything for the perfect shot?
Proof of just how important it is to hire a professional to shoot your wedding, this photograph, from award-winning Yorkshire photographer Chris Chambers, shows the lengths some photographers will go to to get ‘that’ perfect shot for your big day. Wow! What an amazing job – and what a difference his efforts, his eye and his post-production…
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Gallery: the world’s best wedding photos of 2015
Junebug Weddings holds a wedding photography competition every year that receives more than 10,000 entries from across the globe. And, as you can see, the results are very impressive. We’ve selected 30 of our favourites. You can see the rest of Junebug’s collection here.
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Are these the biggest L.O.V.E. letters ever?
Australian celebrant Adam Straney sent us this picture from a wedding he officiated recently, and we have to say those giant LOVE letters are the biggest we’ve ever seen. Adam says that the groom made them himself and they stood more than 2m high. Wowsers! Have you seen giant L.O.V.E. letters as big as these?…
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Thug groom punches two bridesmaids, breaks one’s cheekbone
A Cheshire groom has punched two of the bridesmaids at his wedding, leaving one needing her cheekbone reconstructed. Bridesmaid Samantha Dewar told the Macclesfield Magistrates’ Court groom John Paul Campbell, 27, attacked her after she stepped in to break up a fight between him and a fellow bridesmaid. Dewar, 26, says she saw Campbell hit…
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Video: ring bearer throws ring pillow at bridal party, then runs off…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzs_67FhmKU We’re not sure where or when this amusing wedding video was was shot but, in our books, it’s timeless. The 28-second video shows a cute-as-a-button ring bearer marching down the aisle – before giving up and tossing the precious ring pillow at the bridal party and running off. Well, that’s one way to do…
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36 questions guaranteed to make anybody fall in love?
Two decades ago, New York psychologist Arthur Aron made a couple of complete strangers fall in love using just 36 questions and, 20 years later, a journalist has tried it out for herself – and fallen in love with the person asking the questions! The theory behind the Arthur’s success is that the 36 questions, which become increasingly…
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Watercolour wedding: bride spends a year painting her love story
A Boston bride spent a year illustrating the story of how she and her groom met, so she could put it up on her custom wedding website – and the results are enchanting. Julia Muse, an illustrator and lettering artist, spent a year illustrating and painting milestone events that occurred in her relationship with and…
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Fun ways to ask, ‘be my bridesmaid?’
You’ve been proposed to and now it’s your turn to pop a very important question: will you be my bridesmaid? And here are 10 fittingly fun ways to do it: Wine time If you and your potential bridesmaid have been known to enjoy a glass of wine or bubbly together, a customised wine label is an innovative…
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How to announce your engagement: a beginners guide.
You’re engaged, you’re excited, you want to tell the world – but how exactly do you go about doing it properly? After all, tell the wrong people first – and your nearest and dearest may be wounded for life. Our practical guide to announcing your engagement answers all your burning questions and will ensure the…
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Save and share: I can’t keep calm, I just got engaged!
Are you newly engaged and looking for a fun way to announce your engagement? Here’s something we prepared earlier so you can get the word out quickly! We’ve whipped up three versions: – I can’t keep calm, I just got engaged! – I can’t keep calm, we just got engaged! – We can’t keep calm,…
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Pantone’s 2016 Colours of the Year: Rose Quartz and Serenity
As we say goodbye to Marsala, Pantone’s 2015 Colour of the Year, we now welcome Pantone’s 2016 Colours of the Year which are Rose Quartz and Serenity. These two colours are the perfect pastels for your wedding day colour scheme! Rose Quartz is a whimsical pinky rose tone, unlike the deep rich red hue of…