WeddingPath News 2nd Nov 2007 2207 views

We had a fabulous LoveIt competition last week, and I will tell you who won in a moment. First off, though, I am going to tell you about a very exciting development.

Earlier in the year Colin the donkey and I went to Milton Keynes for a wedding. On the drive there we played that game where you get one point for each red car, two for a blue one etc. Colin and I were neck and neck for a while, but then I called '247 points for a lime green car with yellow stripes and two inflatable sheep in the back'. Sure enough, a few minutes later a lime green car with yellow stripes and two inflatable sheep in the back came around the corner and Colin was soundly defeated. He went into a sulk and stopped giving me directions to the venue, so we got lost and ended up arriving 20 minutes late. Dashing into a wedding late is very embarrassing - especially if it turns out to be the wrong wedding.

When we got back to the office, we developed a plan to make sure we would never get lost on the way to a wedding again - and you are going to love this! Ladies and gentlemen, drum roll please…

If you are getting married in the UK then your WeddingPath will automatically have this fantastic new feature added. Your WeddingMap page includes:

• Your personalised map - a clear and legible map with addresses and markers for your ceremony and reception.

• Driving directions - your guests (or yourselves) can put in their postcode and get driving directions to the ceremony and reception venues.

• Weather forecast - an up-to-date weather forecast for your venue, so your guests know if they need sun-tan cream or a brolly (or both!).

• Accommodation finder - guests can see local, available accommodation (including last-minute availability) on the map and click through to book their rooms.

Colin has done a fabulous job with the WeddingMap page, and I am sure you will all love it and it will be a great help for your guests. To thank Colin for all his hard work, I bought him a season ticket to 'Mamma Mia', so he can go every day! To learn more about your new WeddingMap then click here.

Your bridal wear: minimising mishaps

"Your dress may be the star of your bridal ensemble but it’s nothing without the extras! Sarah Richardson outlines what to consider when choosing those all-important accessories."

"When choosing a veil, it's worth considering the following: Length. If you are 5'3' or under, an elbow-length (around 30' long) or shorter veil is likely to give more flattering proportions than a longer style. Equally, those taller than 5'7' often find a fingertip (around 40' long) or cathedral (around 120') length particularly suits them. But these are just guidelines - no two brides are the same!" Read on.

We have loads of great articles, plus wedding stories in the news here.

Last week we had a LoveIt competition, with a prize from buy-our-honeymoon.com - free honeymoon gift list (worth £69)…

We asked you which gift-list provider are you thinking of using? You can see other members' suggestions here.

We picked a name out of the hat and the winner is: MrsOliver2b. Congratulations MrsOliver2b email me and I will tell you how to collect your prize.

P.S. If you run a relevant business and would like to supply a prize for a LoveIt competition, drop me a note to discuss.

Traditionally, a hen or stag party took place the night before the wedding. This is not a good idea - a hangover on your wedding day is bad news! Actually, a hangover on some else's wedding day is bad enough.

I would suggest having the party at least a week in advance. If you are up for doing something a little more exciting than pub/club/chip shop then check out our friends at Freedom Ltd, who offer some fantastic tailor-made and package options for your party.

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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