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Wedding Diaries | how to pick a wedding DJ

How to pick a wedding DJ

Ok, so I’ve been a bit slack on my Wedding Diaries since publicly exclaiming that I was going add more editions to the series. Honestly, wedding planning is so hectic, and with the number of guests we are having (around 350 to give you a rough ballpark figure), everything needs to be extra meticulous.

Forget things being meticulous for the couple that are actually getting married, but when it comes to Asian Weddings your shindig needs to top the previous one you’ve attended. Whilst I’ve been busy planning the wedding, which is just over 8 months away now (eek!), I’ve had to do endless amounts of research. Top of my priority list from the beginning was researching as to how to pick a wedding DJ for the reception. This being top of the list, as to me, the one thing I wanted to not restrict myself too much with a budget on was the DJ.

My fiancé and I have always said that we’ve wanted our guests at the wedding to feel like they are truly celebrating the start of our life together. We didn’t just want it to be a day full of religious ceremonies, which, let’s face it, due to our upbringings we weren’t really going to understand too well anyways. Don’t get me wrong, there would always be the religious element to the Wedding, but just not so full on, though I’ve already fully touched upon my thoughts on that aspect. View Post

Review | Oz Naturals

Oz Naturals

Oz Naturals* have recently introduced a new Hyaluronic Acid Serum for all your beauty needs to not only add moisturise to the skin, but also as a great tool for ironing out fine lines even at a young age. I mentioned within a previous post how important it was to start young with your anti-ageing regime, and there are a selection of great products that can add to a pamper routine in a vital way. Using only the highest quality ingredients, the serum aims to hydrate your skin deeply reviving your skin back to plump youthfulness.

We all know the benefits of adding Vitamin C to our diets, and by having it in your moisturiser it’s a great way to feed your skin once, or twice, a day without the need to buy fresh fruit. Think about how you feel after taking a bite into an orange, it’s refreshing isn’t it? That’s exactly how your skin if you mix things up with Vitamin C in your routine. View Post

Gift Guide | Ted Baker Clerkenwell Core

Ted Baker Gift Set

Christmas is literally just around the corner, by literally I mean just over 5 weeks. I actually cannot believe how quickly this year has flown by, and as per usual, I am so behind on buying Christmas gifts and making any sort of Christmas holidays arrangements. It’s almost as if December 2014 just passed and now we are at December 2015 in the blink of an eye. For me, there’s always a constant struggle in deciding and then finding the perfect gift for loved ones. I always want something that I am gifting someone to have purpose and meaning, and not just buy them something for the hell of it.

With just over 5 weeks left, now is the perfect time to be browsing websites for gift ideas and matching those ideas to individuals. Fear not, however, if you are struggling to find something oh so special for someone as I’ve put together a gift guide which should trigger some inspiration for Christmas gifts. For those of us that have a special man in our lives who need a bit of TLC and spoiling, this can be fathers, brothers, cousins, or even partners we’ll start things off with this sleek, classic, Ted Baker Clerkenwell Core men’s gift set. View Post

Travel | 4×4 Atlas Mountains in Morocco

4x4 Atlas Mountains Morocco

Getting some winter sun in is great during the winter months. I managed to get away for a week to Morocco, a month or so ago, and stayed at Medina Gardens. I didn’t really want my trip to Morocco to just be all about hitting the sun rays, and relaxing by the pool. As fun as that would be, I also wanted to get some culture in on my trip, and I didn’t mean just by visiting the souks.

As the hotel was one that was exclusive to Thomson, there were a number of excursions available to us at pretty reasonable prices. It was really dependant on what type of excursions interested you, or what you wanted out of your holiday. The excursions included guided tours around the souks, spa days or excursions to tourist attractions within Marrakech city.

As both Ankit and I look for thrill when we go on holiday as well as relaxation, we decided to go on the “4×4 Atlas Mountains in Morocco” excursion. The excursion included a great spirit of adventure overlooking panoramic heights of the Atlas Mountains. Travelling in a 4×4 on the edges of the mountains – not for those who can’t look down, you are taken in groups of 4 travelling through the Berber villages, beautiful mountains and valleys. It’s a must for those who love scenic views with a mix of thrill. View Post

Wedding Diaries | 2016 bridesmaid dresses inspiration

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The themes for 2016 weddings are already out, and we haven’t even hit the end of the year yet. But with wedding’s taking so much of our time, to plan to perfection, quieter wedding seasons like autumn and winter are the best ones to start thinking about what your wedding party will be dressed in. For the bride, apart from her own outfit, bridesmaid dresses are next on the agenda to be decided upon. But how exactly do we narrow it down for bridesmaids dresses when there are so many different styles. I’ve put together a list together for the best 2016 bridesmaid dresses inspiration. I for one am currently struggling to come to a decision as to what I want my bridesmaids to wear – needing to decide on the neck line, the cut, the colour. It’s bad enough needing to narrow my bridesmaids down to an acceptable number!

Aisle Style* have quickly crept in as an international leader for all our bridal needs, dressing bridal parties for the past 20 years in 30 different countries – a perfect brand that has no restrictions, which is just what you want for your wedding. Their dresses, which are not only designed with the bride in mind, are made with quality and target those who are looking for beautiful designs at affordable prices. Aisle Style not only cater for those looking for contemporary designs, they create bold, sophisticated and elegant designs to make your wedding day just perfect. Here’s my list of the top 5 dresses, that are must have if you are looking for 2016 bridesmaid dresses inspiration. View Post