WeddingPath News 6th Sept 2007 1741 views

One subject that comes up on the forums quite frequently is 'strange dreams'. I wanted you to know that it is not unusual to have vivid dreams (and sometimes nightmares) in times of stress. These dreams often occur well in advance of the wedding (even a year or more) and usually centre around things going wrong on your wedding day. The dress you ordered turns out to be made of icing sugar, the Best Man turns into a marsupial and eats the wedding rings, or your MIL takes over all the planning (oh, wait, I think that one is usually true). I often dream about Brad Pitt, a young Sean Connery, several bottles of champagne and a jacuzzi - but I think that is a story for another time.

This week we have another fantastic LoveIt competition giving you the chance to win £100 of jewellery. But first I want to tell you about a fantastic article all about The Drama of Getting Married.

The Drama of Getting Married

When you first make the joyful decision to get married, the idea has a simplicity that means it’s within your control. But once you’ve shared your news with family and friends, your romantic tale risks taking on the life of a full-blown three-act play. Lesley Stratton Hughes of Getting Married Inside Out discusses why.

"As soon as others become involved in the idea of your wedding, so do their thoughts, feelings and opinions - and the reactions are not always what you might have hoped for. For some couples, a wedding abroad may be the answer; an escape with a small party to a sunny isle can overcome some of the obstacles. But others have found that the classic characters of the wedding drama tend to pop up wherever the wedding takes place. Irrational future mothers-in-law, difficult bridesmaids, over-critical parents and unresponsive friends are as ingrained within the fabric of getting married as estranged fathers and unwelcome stepmothers."

Read the full article here, and lots of other wedding, fashion, travel and beauty articles on the WeddingPath NewsWire.

This weeks my friends at the fabulous Chez Bec have provided this week's LoveIt prize - £100-worth of jewelry. The lucky winner gets to make their own choice from the website, so pop over to. Pop over to www.ChezBec.com and decide what you will choose if you win!

'Fabulous bridal jewellery perfect for all your wedding needs. We at ChezBec.com simply adore all things bridal and wedding-related. Our stunning bridal collection features an abundance of freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals, creating the perfect finishing touches for a perfect wedding. Full bespoke service available.'

You might well have read the article by Chez Bec’s Rebecca entitled Which jewellery for which wedding dress?. If you haven't then you should - it gives some great advice on a subject that lots of brides are unsure about. Rebecca is currently working on another article in which she will answer your questions about jewellery, so if you have any questions or need any advice then ask away here.

To win £100-worth of jewellery from ChezBec.com, all you had to do is let me know:

What is your favourite wedding jewellery & accessories designer or shop?

You can put down as many suggestions as you like if you have a few favourites. Enter by going to this forum post and leaving the www address of the site for your favourite wedding-jewellery/accessories designer or shop, and telling us why you choose this one. The winner will be picked at random from everyone who entered.

P.S. If you run a relevant business and would like to supply a prize for a LoveIt competition, drop me a note (margo@weddingpath.com) to discuss.

This week's addition to my Hot Topic Wall of Fame is I Trashed My Dress. from daisee. She tells us:

"I Trashed my dress - Well we did it,last weekend at bourne mouth beach then near Rodriguez the following day. The sea was warm but the river was cold cold cold but i have to say i am delighted with the results i have seen so far."

If you want to know more about Trashing the dress here is a good place to start.

Have your say, and leave your advice here.

WeddingPath has grown massively in popularity in the last couple of years - thanks to you all telling your friends about us! The upside of this means there are loads of great people on the forums, with fab ideas and advice, thousands of wonderful weddingpaths and lots of super articles. The downside is that we are quickly running out of server space!

To make sure that new members get to enjoy the same free service, we are going to have to start deleting OLD WeddingPaths from the server to free up space in the next few weeks. You have NOTHING to be worried about if you haven’t yet got married! However, If you have been married for more then 28 days it is imperative that you buy your WeddingPath on CD (or purchase an extended hosting; see below) now if you want to keep it.

As of now, one month after the wedding we will remove members weddingpaths. I am sure you understand we need to do this to ensure that we have enough server space for all of the new members - it is only fair they get a turn too! Please note, your user account will not be deleted so you will still be able to post on the forums etc.

When you buy your site on CD you will get to keep all the photos loaded to PhotoShare, all the messages and, of course, the text and images you entered. The CD comes in a beautifully printed case and is a fab gift and lasting memento of your big day. To see all the details click here.

We realise some people will want their WeddingPath to stay online for a little longer and if that is the case you can extend your hosting for a small fee by clicking here.

Nerves on the big day (and the run-up to the big day) are normal. Accept the butterflies in your tummy, breathe deep and enjoy being surrounded by people who love you.

Have a wonderful week,

Love and apples!!!

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