WeddingPath News 19th Oct 2007 1479 views

I am a bit worried about Colin the donkey at the moment as he has been particularly tactless, and I am afraid it may be a symptom of an underlying malaise. We were at a wedding just the other day and he said to the bride's MIL: 'love the dress, but if I had realised it was a costume party I would've come in drag as well'.

I think Colin might have got that 'foot-in-mouth' disease, so I have given the poor lad the week off and told him to take it easy. I just called to check up on him, and asked 'What are you up to?'. He said 'Page 83', so I think he is feeling ok.

Involving your loved ones in your wedding day not only makes them feel part of everything, but it also keeps them out of mischief. You do have to give people the right tasks though. At my cousin's wedding, Auntie Mildred got rather tipsy before the service and tried to get the vicar to do the can-can (again!). In retrospect, having her open 72 bottles of red wine for the reception 'to let them breathe' might have been a bad idea.

Your Wedding: 10 Ways To Involve Loved Ones

"As the person with the biggest stake in this day, the bride is usually the one who oversees the look and feel of the wedding. But every creative director needs some advisers, and bouncing ideas off creative friends or family members can only enhance the end result. It’s also more fun than doing it all on your own!"

"If you're decorating your reception venue yourself, a team of willing helpers is vital; the last thing you want to be doing on your wedding day is blowing up hundreds of balloons or lugging tables and chairs around."

You can read lots of wedding and beauty-related articles on the WeddingPath NewsWire.

I just wanted to remind you that if you are thinking about ideas for hen and stag nights you should check out our partners at Freedom Ltd. I had Colin research hen and stag nights, and this is what he said:

'If you are planning on popping down the local with a few mates, hitting the nearest nightclub and topping it all off with a bag of chips and curry sauce then all you need to worry about is a pile of aspirin and some stain remover. If you are up for something more ambitious, then you might want to book via someone who offers various hen and stag night experiences, as they can become an organisational nightmare.'

We like Freedom Ltd, and they are the UK's leading hen and stag party organisers. Colin and I choose this company for several reasons - they have a unique range of parties not found elsewhere, offer fantastic value for money and are bonded agents.

mrsMcRae2b has started this week's winner of my Hot Topic Wall of Fame.

"My mum asked about if i was doing order of service, i'm not sure what it is? Can someone please enlighten me? "

As usual our lovely members had the answer, plus some great samples for an Order of Service. You can see the samples and read more here.

When you are shopping for your wedding rings, try to think about which metal you would like before hitting the stores. If you can't decide, a good jeweller will be able to explain the differences (price, durability etc) between silver, platinum and the different varieties of gold. Beware of the pushy salesperson who tries to talk you into the most expensive option if it isn't what you want. You need to choose what is best for you, and not what is best for them. Lastly, if you are considering buying your ring online, start by reading the handy article here.

If you have any questions then don't forget to pop over to the forums and ask away. I love our forums, as our members are so nice and are full of great advice and ideas.

Have a wonderful week.

Love and apples!!!

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