JennyQueen's Blog – August 2014 Archive (10)

 Did you know that around 60% of what we apply to our skin is absorbed into our bloodstream? Make a conscious decision to treat your skin to all natural ingredients for a healthier you!Images by Pure Hart CosmeticsMineral make-up, in its purest form, is make-up that comes directly from the minerals of the earth - but it isn't just the minerals that are used that make the make-up unique. The process that finely grounds the minerals is just as important, because it gives it the light,…

 The big freeze did not prevent a Huddersfield couple from having a dream winter wedding at the venue of their choice.Sam Harding, 21, and Suzy Kaye, 27, tied the knot at the Pennine Manor Hotel, Scapegoat Hill, at a ceremony witnessed by family and friends.The couple had booked the hilltop venue in advance, but heavy snow this season blocked all access roads in the run up to the wedding.Staff at the hotel then stepped in to make sure the couple's big day went ahead smoothly. They hired…

Les Dennis marries Claire Nicholson

 Les Dennis has married his long-time girlfriend Claire Nicholson at a ceremony in Highgate, north London.The former Family Fortunes host walked down the aisle with business coach Claire on Monday at a church ceremony at St Augustine of Canterbury Church in Highgate, following a register office ceremony.The pair met in November 2005 at the fundraising Butterfly Ball, in memory of former Holby City actress Laura Sadler. It is the third marriage for the…

Party Planning  Where Do I Start?

 Thinking of having a party, but put off by the prospect of arranging it all? Don’t panic - we’ll help you on your way!Party supplies from the Confetti shop, clockwise from top left: Vintage Rose Party Poppers?| Simply?Gold Star Sparklers | Vintage Rose Canape Sticks | White Mini Paper LanternsWhat are the key factors?There are four essentials to consider when planning your party:? the purpose of the occasion? the person whose party it is? your likely…

DIY Wedding   Beautiful Ribbon Blooms

 These?beautiful ribbon flowers are?so easy?and quick to make, yet look so?cute and sweet!?Use them to decorate pew ends?or chairs at your ceremony, or put in vases, string into garlands, or?wrap around?tall candle holders?for your reception tables - in any colour to match your theme!Get your bridesmaids together for a crafty Sunday afternoon, and you'll be surprised how many of these you can make! These flowers suit any type of wedding - from a few…

DIY Wedding   10 Great Ways to Use Ribbon

 Satin or chiffon, narrow or wide, plain or personalised, ribbons are the unsung hero, yet inexpensive essential accessory to every wedding. Here are our top tips for how to create a stylish look for every aspect of your wedding using ribbon.Above ribbon available at the Confetti shopCake(s)Use a ribbon in your wedding colour to decorate either your wedding cake or cake stand or even table on which it is displayed. If you’re making your own cake…

 Rumours are rife this week that our future princess has taken her fashion experience (a year at Jigsaw)?and decided to experiment on what will be one of the most talked about dresses in the world.This surely can't be true. That Kate Middleton has chosen to design her own dress?It would have to be fashion icon suicide before she'd even started. It's more likely that this modern bride has had as much input as possible in her dress. Designed it? I find that hard to believe, knowing what…

 If you've been invited to a Christening then you'll need to think about getting? present. Stuck for inspiration? Look no further - we’ve come up with a great range of ideas for the perfect Christening gift...Buying a gift for a child can be really good fun - particularly if you don't have one of your own. Let your imagination run wild, and don't just think of the here and now, but the future too. A gift that they can enjoy or benefit from when they're older is always a good idea, such…

Couple in wedding bill fraud probe

A probe has been launched after claims that a pair of newlyweds ran off without paying their i10,000 wedding bill. The couple, who have been named as Alan Bennett and Lorraine Vickery by Devon and Cornwall Police, left businesses in Jersey worried about their money after all of the cheques used as payment bounced. The pair, who are said to be from Exeter, tied the knot in an elaborate ceremony on the island in February this year. Following complaints…

We’re really excited to share this week’s Real Wedding, it’s definitely one of a kind. On the surface it looks like any other wedding, a beautiful bride, handsome groom, stunning location; but the twist to this romantic tale is the photographer. Award winning and celebrity photographer Joy Marie, known for capturing the most unique weddings across the world, photographed the entire day using a Nokia Lumia smartphone! With an elegant boutique style, this wedding is just breathtaking.…