Renfrewshire Wedding Fayre
Renfrewshire's Wedding Fayre will take place in The Glynhill Hotel, Paisley on this Sunday, 7th March 2010 from 11am to 5pm.
With FREE entry to all Brides and Grooms, this promises to be a fantastic showcase of the best Wedding Suppliers, demonstrations, expert talks and special offers in and around the Glasgow area! 
There will be a FREE Wedding Clinic with talks every half hour on everything from choosing the right Wedding Dress for your shape to Kilts for the boys! We'll be giving a talk on Wedding Budgeting at 11.30am so do stop by early and get some FREE advice! We'll be on hand all day to discuss any aspect of your Wedding for which you are looking for Inspiration, Information or Ideas!!
For more information, click on to www.weddingandbaby.co.uk/fairs where you wil also find a range of exquisite headbands, fascinators and tiaras for your big Wedding Day!!
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Posted @ 21:45:35 on 25 February 2010 back to top
For a leading bridal magazine, I am working on a feature about copycat brides and looking for anecdotes (anonymity can be guaranteed!) from brides/grooms who have had to deal with things like another friend announcing she's marrying the same week as you, or in the same venue with the same band and decor, or buying the same dress, or having the exact same readings or first dance or ring, or copying your invites etc - so not just friendly borrowing of a nice idea but getting a bit OTT with the copycat behaviour!
Especially if you had similar guest lists or she ended up having her wedding first and then you fear looking like you copied her!
Or maybe you borrowed from a friend's wedding but stole in style and added your own twists to keep things unique?
I'd be hugely grateful if you could email me at Olivia@oliviagordon.com asap before Monday 1 March if you can comment on any of the above!
Please quote The Glasgow Girls Wedding Guide when responding to this request!
Posted @ 21:44:07 on 25 February 2010 back to top
Just to let you know girls, over the coming weeks we will be exibiting at:Posted @ 19:40:06 on 25 February 2010 back to top
Posted @ 12:49:18 on 25 February 2010 back to top
Start by applying grey all over the lid up to the socket, then add black into the socket and the outer corner of your eye. It's at this stage you don't panic, when you see the shadows unblended it can be quiet scary!! Now using a blending brush and a cream coloured powder start gently blending the black into the cream. Then using my favourite product of the moment ; "Black Mauve Shimmer Ink long-Wear Gel Eyeliner" by Bobbi Brown, apply it above and below the lashes with a fine eyeliner brush and smudge it with a cotton bud for a softer look It's fab it gives the eye a slighlty glossy finish, much more flattering than purely matt colours. To give the eyes depth run a dark brown or black eyeliner inside them rim of your eye, the contrast makes the white of the eye sparkle!!
Remember with all that definition on the eyes, keep the cheeks and lips neutral. Try lining and filing in your lips with a brown lip pencil , then apply a pale pink gloss on top. Keep the cheeks nude using Strada blusher from Mac, but just a little under the cheekbones.
A very light dusting of Noisette matt powder by Rimmel will ensure your not too pale and uninteresting!! No bronzing powder this season!!
If you'd rather have a "pro" give you a little more advice or apply your make-up, contact me for an appointment.
Jen x
Posted @ 13:29:33 on 27 January 2010 back to top
Courtesy of Dan Stubbs @ www.iamstaggered.com (05/01/'10)
If you’ve been perusing the web in search of jokes for wedding speeches then there’s a good chance that your winning gag could be older than Ivy Bean and you’re in real danger of someone actually stopping you because they’ve heard it before.
With that in mind, we’re officially consigning this list of tired, old gags to the comedy dumpster. If you find yourself including one in your speech, it’s time for another draft.
So get your drum rolls and cymbals at the ready, and if you think we’ve missed any, why not tell us about them in the forum?
WEAK INTROS
“The last time I stood up in a room full of people I was found guilty.”
“Ladies and gentlemen, I am the best man, so in time-honoured tradition, I will do my best to give Dave the most uncomfortable five minutes of his life. For the record, the most uncomfortable five minutes of Sheila’s life will becoming later on this evening, courtesy of Dave.”
“Public speaking isn’t something that comes naturally to me. In fact, this is the fifth time today I’ve risen from a warm seat with a piece of paper full of shit in my hand.”
“In the interests of being politically correct, I’ve removed any controversial material from this speech. [Long pause]… Thank you very much and good afternoon.”
PUNY PUNS
“If I’m the best man then why is Sheila with Dave and not with me?”
“The problem with being the best man is that you never get a chance to prove it.”
“It’s been an emotional day – even the cake is in tiers.”
STAG-DO JOKES
“I’ve known Dave for a long, long time. I have watched him crawl around on his knees and drink from a bottle and I’ve cleaned up after him. But enough about the stag do…”
“When I first heard Dave was getting married I was overjoyed, and really looking forward to our special day. But enough about the stag do…”
“I’ve been told I can’t mention the prostitute, which is a shame because he was really nice.”
JOKE INSULTS
“Can I just say to the groom that I can’t understand why you thought your new wife should have gone on a diet – I think she looks stunning.”
“When I heard that Dave was going to get married, I thought long and hard about trying to talk him out of it. Then I thought, why should he be happy?”
“Ladies and Gentlemen, if there is anybody here who is feeling, worried, nervous or apprehensive it is probably because you just married Dave.”
“I’ve enjoyed myself so much, I hope I get invited to Dave’s next Wedding too.”
“Sheila deserves a good husband. Luckily, you married her before she found one.”
“I think it’s great that Dave decided to get into shape for his Wedding. It’s just a shame the shape he chose was a circle.”
GAG TELEGRAMS
“The first telegram is from the clinic. They say it’s good news: you’re in the clear.”
SEXIST STUFF
“I’d just like to say how wonderful the Bride looks in white. She’ll blend in beautifully with the kitchen.”
“It’s not that the Groom is lazy, but marriage is an expensive way to get laundry done for free.”
“You’ve married Miss Right. First name, Always.”
PITIFUL PROPS
[Producing a slice of toast] “And now, a toast.”
[Ask the Bride to put her hand on the table, and then ask the Groom to put his hand on hers]. Then say: “Savour this moment, because it’s the last time the Groom will have the upper hand.”
TERRIBLE TOASTS
“To our wives and girlfriends, may they never meet.”
“To my best friend and his beautiful new Bride – May all your ups and downs be in the bedroom.”
“I’d like to thank Mastercard and Visa, without whom this would never have been possible. I really do mean it when I say the Bride and Groom will be in their debt forever.”
“Let us all be upstanding, and give the Bride the clap she so richly deserves.”
Posted @ 15:36:22 on 18 January 2010 back to top
Fuelled by oestrogen and designed to be enjoyed with L-plates, limo rides and luminous cocktails, these tunes are guaranteed Hen Night hits. Spotify users would be clucking mad not to listen to the whole lot here: www.iamstaggered.com ultimate hen night playlist.
WARMING UP
Ernie K-Doe – Here Come The Girls
Yeah, it’s the song off that advert where women go loopy over bubble bath gift boxes and lipsticks, but we never said this was going to be original. Go for Ernie K-Doe’s version over the Sugababes cover for deep funk goodness, doe-K?
The Spice Girls – Wannabe
Women of a certain age will always have a place in their hearts for The Spice Girls. They were the Girls Aloud of their day, but far less attractive and therefore less threatening. Play Wannabe and see who gets nominated to be Scary Spice.
Beastie Boys – Girls
The stags got Fight For Your Right, but we’ve a Beastie Boys number for the ladies too. “Girls to do the dishes, girls to clean up my room, to do the laundry, and in the bathroom,” say the lyrics – a staunch reminder why your bloke’s a keeper.
Kool & The Gang – Ladies Night
Is there a more aptly titled song for a hen night? We don’t think so. Get the two-for-one Bacardi Breezers in and get down.
PEAK TIME
Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun
She may sound like the long-lost sister of Alvin, Simon and Theodore, but Cyndi Lauper’s ultra-girly hit is four minutes of pure joy. Pick up a beer bottle microphone and sing along.
Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink – Lady Marmalade
Depending how drunk you are, at least one of your party will get up and do some ill-advised and gratuitously unsexy moves to this song, probably involving a chair, a feather boa and a complete absence of dignity.
Motley Crüe – Girls, Girls, Girls
Because girls can rock out too, here’s a slice of unbridled ‘80s poodle-perm metal for y’all. It’s actually an ode to the strip clubs of Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, so you might have to switch off those feminist instincts for the duration.
Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
The lyrics don’t necessarily apply to a bride-to-be but it’s a great chance to show off the rock on your finger and laud it over your singleton friends. And let’s face it, you’ll been gagging to do the bum-rumble dance all night.
END OF THE NIGHT
Chaka Khan – I’m Every Woman
Chak-attack! I’m Every Woman is sure to inspire intense female bonding, so let the hair down and dance like you’re in a sanitary towel advert.
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
As the bride-to-be, you’re likely to be in a joyous state of pre-marriage fuzziness. Chances are some members of the party won’t be so far along with their life plan. Throw them a bone with this anthem for the terminally single female.
The Dixie Cups – Chapel Of Love
Whether you want to hear this doo-wop ditty or not, people will be singing it at you for the duration of the build up to the Wedding, so you might as well enjoy the real thing.
Florence + The Machine – You Got The Love
Who got the love? You do! Unless you’re suddenly having second thoughts. Either way, this towering tune is perfect end-of-the-night fodder, for the moment when the shoes are off, the hair’s straggly and projectile vomit is on a hair trigger in the gullet. Taxi!
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Posted @ 11:03:24 on 06 January 2010 back to top
Renrewshire's First Wedding Fayre in The Glynhill Hotel will take place on Sunday 7th March 2010 with free entry for all Brides and Grooms. There will be exhibitors, demonstrations and talks from Industry experts as well as a Photography competition and giveaways!! Get the date in your Diary!!!!!
Posted @ 22:23:31 on 14 December 2009 back to top
So just why is Glasgow a Pure, Dead, Brilliant place in which to get married? Read our Full Article at: http://www.theglasgowgirlsweddingguide.com/page48.htm
Posted @ 14:25:53 on 19 November 2009 back to top
You may think that using a Wedding Planner to do all the sourcing, booking and confirming of arrangements is just a luxury you cannot afford within a tight Wedding Budget! Think again - a good Wedding Planner will actually save you money in the long run as they work with a dedicated team of Suppliers who offer them discounts! Your Wedding Planner will also keep you within budget which a stress you then do not have to worry about!
Your Wedding Planner is also best placed to turn the vision you have in your head of your Dream Wedding into reality as they are professionals who know how to source every aspect of that Dream for you - and put it all together!!
Do a little research into Wedding Planners and you may be surprised at how affordable they actually are! Choose carefully though as you will be entrusting the planning of your Wedding Day into their hands, so make sure you use someone with whom you both click and with whom you feel comfortable. You need to trust you Wedding Planner's judgement and be able to be honest with them!
Happy Wedding Planning!!!
Posted @ 18:39:19 on 10 November 2009 back to top
The Glasgow Girls Wedding Guide has just written an editorial feature for 'My G76' on 'Wedding Budgeting'. If you live in that Glasgow postcode area, a copy should pop through your door; if not, you can check out the article in our 'Wedding Advice' section.
Posted @ 11:52:51 on 04 November 2009 back to top
Only one day to go until The West End Wedding Show in Oran Mor!! It promises to be a really exciting Show as the Venue itself is wonderful and the list of Exibitors is fabulous! Entry is £6 and you can pay on the door. If you're going along, do stop by and say hello as The Glasgow Girls Wedding Guide will be there to help you with ideas, information and inspiration!
Posted @ 15:03:44 on 24 October 2009 back to top
For Wedding guests or Mothers of the Brides, colour blocking has been hot in all fashion areas in 2009 - bright colours like Hot Pink and Orange, or Teal and Purple all clashing together. Invest in purple now and it will last to winter 2010.
For 2010 the colours are predicted to be cooler, with Autumn/Winter 2010/11 key colours being Purple, Lime and Sea Green. Colour combinations will be Mauve, Lime and Black with the introduction of Brown and Forrest Green.
If your not brave enough to use the bright colour trend in a full outfit - accessories are the place to do it. The beauty of fascinators is that you can be as outrageous or as simple as you wish. If you want to make a statement and be noticed then team up a hot coloured fascinator with a simple block coloured dress.
Posted @ 00:42:59 on 20 October 2009 back to top
It is obviously essential to plan for and to manage your Wedding budget. Why not consider starting a Wedding account right from the get go! Both of you can pay in a monthly sum straight from your wages by direct debit and you can then use this account to pay for your Wedding bookings as you make them. This way you can keep track easily of all outgoings but more importantly, you will both be contributing a monthly sum to an account which will save towards your Wedding even on the months where there are no outgoings!
Posted @ 00:34:23 on 20 October 2009 back to top
Be very selective when choosing your photographer as you need to choose someone with whom you both click! Your photographer will be capturing some of the most intimate moments of your Wedding Day and you need to feel comfortable with him or her around.
Many photographers offer an option to meet you both before the Wedding Day to capture a few informal shots. This gives you all a chance to work together and develop a bit of rapport.
Your actual Wedding Day will pass by so quickly that you need to be able to rely on the professional services of your photographer to capture and preserve those special memories for you to look at time and time again. Make sure you have a thorough look at a photographer's portfolio of Wedding work before deciding to book them. Browsing through some Photographers' websites will give you an idea of their best and often, most creative shots!
Do also remember that most professional, experienced photographers can be a whizz with a camera and the right software and can provide you with a mix of traditional portrait and candid reportage shots.
Posted @ 14:57:46 on 15 October 2009 back to top
For those of you keen to reduce your carbon footprint, think about spending your Honeymoon in Scotland! Scotland has an abundance of fine places from which to choose: from cottages to castles, from harbours to hotels, from spas to seasides!
Our major cities offer lots of entertainment in theatres, clubs, restaurants and museums; our remote countryside offers walking, climbing, sailing and exploring. For the adventerous, there is everything from quad-biking to canoeing, from gorge walking to snow-boarding!
So don't forget about our beautiful country when you are considering how you spend a well-earned break together after all the hustle and bustle of your Wedding planning!
Posted @ 21:50:17 on 11 October 2009 back to top
Don't forget to get your tickets for The West End Wedding Show on Sunday 25th October in Oran Mor. See our Homepage for more details of what this fabulous Show will involve! There will be the best of Exibitors in the Wedding market, delectable prizes on offer, music from a variety of talented and experienced Wedding musicians and of course, www.theglasgowgirlsweddingguidecom will be on hand to offer you all the guidance you may need!
Posted @ 23:42:13 on 06 October 2009 back to top
Nothing sums up a Wedding like a traditional Wedding three-tiered, fruit cake, unless you have the individuality to think outside the traditional Cake Tin! Nowadays, as you can imagine, anything goes!
The hot trend of the year is square cakes - a very, modern twist on the three-tiered approach! Or you could dispense with the solid tiers altogether and have an array of stacked cupcakes looking temptingly at your guests! Why not try square cupcakes to really stay ahead of the trend!
Alternatively, you could go for a Cake which will truly be enjoyed, like a mouth-watering cheesecake! This has the added benefit of doubling up as a desert so saving money on catering. Cheesecakes can also be created in an abundance of flavours like lemon drizzle, strawberry surprise, chocolate heaven...so you could really tickle the taste buds of your Wedding guests! Check out www.realcheesecakes.co.uk for some inspirational ideas and flavours!
Posted @ 23:31:06 on 06 October 2009 back to top
Many couples now go for a non-traditional Wedding Gift List and one ideas is to register with a company for your Honeymoon! This means that your guests can then contribute towards the cost of your Honeymoon by paying for a meal, a helicopter ride, a show or something similar! Your guests get to feel like you've really enjoyed your Wedding present and you both get to have a great Honeymoon!!
A nice thank you would then be to take a picture of you both on Honeymoon engaged in a paid-for activity and send it out with your Thank-You cards!
Posted @ 16:56:45 on 23 September 2009 back to top
Most couples choose to give the tables for their guests names instead of table numbers - this is mainly to do with guests feeling equally important: they don't wonder why they are on table 19 and not number 3! Table names are also a great ice-breaker as guests try to figure out why you have named the table as you have, and it gives them a sense of a collective identity, especially important if guests don't all know each other!
The possibilities for naming your tables are endless but they should mean something to you as a couple, say something about you, or give your guests a laugh:
Remember this should be a fun part of the Wedding Planning, so let your imaginations run away with you and inject some of your personalities into namimg the tables for your guests!
Posted @ 10:14:18 on 01 September 2009 back to top
With the general tightening of budgets in the current climate, why not save some money and make your own unique and personal Wedding Invitations? If you have access to a PC and a printer, you're good to go with any design you choose:
If all else fails, go and use the photo machine at Boots or Klick, where you can upload a photo, choose from existing design templates and enter your Wedding details.
Ask guests to RSVP by e-mail thus saving on putting in RSVP cards and envelopes!
For a fun, finishing touch - although it is a little more expensive than ordinary postage - get stamps made with your pictures on them, otherwise known as 'smilers'! Log onto www.royalmail.com and choose the banner 'personalise your stamps', all you have to do is upload a photo of you, choose a stamp design - they can be rectangular or circular for something a bit different - and order! It costs around £7.42 for 10 stamps, £13.50 for 20 first class!
Posted @ 01:44:09 on 02 December 2008 back to top
Why not follow a few tips to reduce your carbon footprint at your special Wedding Celebration and go green...
Posted @ 01:30:00 on 25 November 2008 back to top
As well as adding feathers to a Winter Wedding ensemble, think of other rich textures too, like soft velvet or a hint of fur to add elegance to your seasonal Wedding.
Colors play a very important role in a Winter Wedding too: steer clear of bright or pastel colors that are 'summery. Opt instead for warm tones like winter wine, deep purple, earthy terracotta, forest green, rich ruby, and deep navy! Winter Weddings provide the perfect opportunity to have an 'elegant' wedding with such rich colors tones.
Tying in accessories is just as important as texture and color if you've selected 'Winter' as your Wedding theme. Centerpieces can come in the form of frosted glass bowls filled with cinnamon scented pine-cones sprayed to your chosen colour tone; glittery snow-flakes can be hung from the ceiling to complement or reflect your rich colour palette; holly-branches with coloured berries can also add a lavish touch to your decorations if your Wedding is to around Christmas time and tinsel will brighten any centrepiece if used tastefully. Instead of 'summery' plants, think deep red tones of poinsettias, roses, lilies with colour matching ribbons to adorn Wedding Ceremonies, Reception Venues or as part of Bridal bouquets.
Carry the Winter theme through to your Wedding favors for guests too and think scented candles, spiced teas, Christmas ornaments with the Wedding date imprinted upon them, personalized snow globes with a photograph inside, luxury Christmas crackers or favours individually wrapped like tiny Christmas presents. If you choose to donate a gift to a Charity on behalf of your guests, instead of giving a traditional favour as becoming increasingly common, then theme it to the season also, perhaps by donating to Radio Clyde's 'Cash for Kids' which has its annual appeal around December, in time to give to children in the West of Scotland for Christmas!
Posted @ 00:53:00 on 19 November 2008 back to top
Top Tip for a Winter Wedding: add feathers!! Whether it's in your headdress, your floral bouquet, in the floral arrangements at the ceremony or the reception, nothing says Winter elegance like some well chosen and well used feathers! You could even use a feather or two on your invitations to whet the appetite of your guests. But don't overdo it - like all things tasteful, less is more!
Posted @ 18:34:57 on 14 November 2008 back to top
