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This week I'm discussing bridesmaids gifts, what's popular at the moment but also what's affordable and personal. A bridesmaid gift is just a little token to say thank you to those who've really helped you in the lead up to the wedding day. It's a small but important part of the day and it's a lovely thing to do for your friends. Small gifts are given to parents too, and are often personalised handkerchiefs with a little poem or quote written on them.  Chupi has become a very popular bridesmaid gift and in case you're not sure what Chupi is, it's a beautiful unique jewellery company and the owner (who's name is Chupi Sweetman) is a lovely person who's just so passionate about her work. I'm really not surprised it's become so popular on a wedding day! Jewellery is a very common and also a very generous bridesmaid gift, personalised jewellery is also very thoughtful and a gorgeous touch on the day. Chupi has a whole section on her w

This week I thought I'd share my skincare routine with you all. I've been asked so many times what products I'd recommend and which ones I use myself. I've a very busy life so when it comes to skincare I need something low maintenance but effective. It's so important to take care of your skin especially if you have a hectic schedule, it's just a few minutes every day to do something just for you so you can look and feel good. I myself would have skin on the drier side so I tend to use a lot of moisturising products. As important as it is to take care of your skin on the outside, it's even more important to nourish it from the inside. This can mean different things for different people. For me it means drinking enough water, eating plenty of fruit and veg and getting enough sleep (especially when I have to be up early for a wedding!) I struggle to drink enough water as I just don't like the taste, so recently what I have started to do is add in lemon o

I get asked all of the time to recommend makeup artists for the big day. It's such an important part of the wedding, every bride wants to look and feel her best on their wedding day so there really is no room for error when it comes to the makeup. It is so, so important to research the makeup artist you have in mind and to meet with them before the wedding to discuss what style you're thinking of going with and to have a trial so that you are happy on the day. Every bride wants to feel confident and comfortable on their wedding day. So this week I thought I'd share my top 4 recommended makeup artists!  1) Derrick Carberry Derrick is one of my absolute favourite people to work with in the wedding industry. Derrick is not only a fantastic makeup artist, he is also a very genuine and lovely guy. Girls love to have Derrick around on the morning of the wedding because he has a very unique way of putting everyone at ease and creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Ve