Irvine Focus Wedding Feature 2010

Photograh courtesy ofTom Gibson Photography

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Irvine Focus is pleased to bring youtheir first Wedding Feature focusingon advice and top tips for the bride &groom. We Would like to thank all ofour advertisers for their support andwe hope you find this a useful guide ifyou are planning your big day.

There is so much organisation goes in toplanning a wedding. Most good venues,photographers, caterers etc, can be fullybooked up two years in advance, so it isreally important to start planning asearly as possible.Every bride wants the perfect day withall the extras, so the very first thing todecide is your budget. Traditionally thebrides father would foot the bill formost of the wedding although this trendhas been changing over the last fewyears with couples paying for their ownbig day.

Once you’ve set the date and bookedyour venue you can send out yourfirst batch of “Save the Date” cards.Although this is a relatively newcustom, it will ensure your inviteesdo not inadvertently book theirholiday or plan something else for thesame date as you wedding.

Start researching the latest trends byreading wedding magazines andusing the internet. It’s a good idea tokeep a notebook to write down yourideas. You will be amazed at theamount we can forget if we are notorganised.If the budget stretches, a WeddingPlanner can help you have thewedding of your dreams byorganising and coordinating the bigevent, leaving you more time enjoythe preparations.

Photograph courtesy of Tom Gibson Photography (The Gailes Hotel)

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We believe your wedding day isspecial and your photographershould be the kind of personyou would actually invite toyour wedding, a friend you cantrust. Your day is going to be aunique and unrepeatable event.Tom is available to photographweddings in the UK and abroad,but does find the majority ofweddings he covers are inScotland. Based in Ayrshire,the Isle of Arran ferry is 5minutes from us, we are only20 minutes from Glasgow andless than one hours drive toEdinburgh, Stirling and LochLomond. We are lucky to havesome fantastic venues withcouples coming from all overthe world to get married here.When you book us it is Tomwho will come along on the day to photograph your wedding. Hisenthusiasm and passion for what he does shows not only in his

approach andenergy but in thefantastic imagesyou will have.He will taketime with you tofind out whatyou would likefrom your dayand is happy togive any help oradvise.

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Dream Brides has beenestablished in Irvine for 10years. Our reputation in thebridal industry in second tonone.Choosing the right gown is adecision that's best made earlyon in the wedding preparationsand we recommendappointments so we canprovide a dedicated service.Even if a bride has a clear ideaof how she wants to look onher big day, we will encourageher to try contemporary andtraditional styles, many brideshave chosen a dress picked outfor her by one of our highlytrained bridal consultants.

Bridesmaids come inall shapes and sizes andone style may not suitall the girls in the party.At Dream Brides wehave a wide selectionof bridesmaid dresseswhich can come in avariety of colours.Therefore, if a bridewants, she can choose adifferent dress for eachbridesmaid and havethem made in the samecolour and fabric.Flower-girl dresses cancompliment the wholebridal party, but watchout, they usually steelthe show!

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Choosing your dress is something you've probably been dreaming aboutlong before your husband-to-be proposed. You might even know exactlywhat you want already. It is important however to keep an open mind,some brides leave the shop with their originally envisioned dress dream

come true, while others find themselves withthe last style they had contemplated wearing.Before you go shopping remember that theway a dress looks in the magazine or ondisplay is not always the way it is going tolook on you.If you have no idea what style you want thenit might be a good idea to look throughmagazines and websites and to go to weddingshows. There are thousands of styles available,from separate bodices and skirts to flowingdresses. There are a whole host ofcontemporary designs as well as moretraditional styles so it is a good idea to put ina little research and not to narrow youroptions, even a little.Photograph courtesy of Tom Gibson Photography

Nestled in the heart of Ayrshire, enjoying sweeping views over the coastand to the Isle of Arran, The Gailes provides a naturally stunningbackdrop to your celebrations.Our rooftop garden and conservatory is a truly unique venue for aromantic ceremony and the fairytale staircase,gardens and traditional fireplace provides the idyllic backdrop for thosetreasured photographs. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in our beautifullyappointed Lagavulin Suite. For the ultimate treat to complete yourmagical wedding day, relax and unwind in the luxurioussurroundings of our Penthouse and spa.Unrivalled personal touches and attention to detail ensures that fairytalesand dreams do come true. Appointments with our dedicated weddingteam are planned to suit you and your wedding party.

Nestled in the heart of Ayrshire, enjoying sweeping views over the coastPhotograph courtesy of Tom Gibson Photography

Photographs courtesy of Emma Sanderson Photography, Tom Gibson Photography and Dreamday Photographers

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Hair & Make-up TipsYour wedding make-up is theperfect finishing touch to yourstunning look so its important to getit right says professional make-upartist Shona McGregor . “A goodmake-up artist will listen and berealistic about skin care and make-up, discussing and advising oneverything from your skin to yourideas. It should feel like a secondskin and you should not have to re-touch throughout the day”. We havelots of secrets to keep your make-up lasting longer and stay fresh. It’s along day, you get kissed, cuddled and touch your face with your hands allday. Make-up with a professional will last the whole day! And don’tforget to have a trial run at least 3 months in advance to make sure youare happy with the results.

Ruth advises you should decide onyour wedding day hair style early inyour planning since you may need totime to grow your hair andexperiment with different colours orstyles. If you colour your hair thenyou should have it topped up 2weeks before your wedding to makesure that any roots are concealed.This would also be a good time for afinal trim. Don't wash your hair onthe day of your wedding or the nightbefore, your hair is better when it'ssettled down so try and wash it atleast 24 hours before the time of thewedding. Make sure that you andyour hairdresser are happy andcomfortable with the arrangement.

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Gift ListWhen you are planning your wedding invitations, the wording becomesvery important. Many brides and grooms are concerned about using properetiquette when writing out invitations, but there are some tricky situationsthat require a more refined form of etiquette. It is hard for couples to thinkthat they would offend people, so wording on the invitations could provideenough hints for guests to understand your desires for your weddingwithout having to be rude.

Many couples want a more mature wedding ceremony and reception, andso they do not want couples bringing their children to the event. Youspend a lot of time planning your wedding, and it is perfectly acceptablefor you to not want children at your wedding. However, writing “NoChildren Please” on you invitations is not acceptable. The easier way todeal with the problem is to refrain from putting the children’s names onthe invitations, nor should you use the term family. Also, spread the wordamong friends and family that you do not want children at the wedding.Some couples do not want any wedding gifts. Often couples who alreadyhave a home together will have everything they need and would prefer afinancial gift that could be used to help pay for more expensive items orhome improvements.

Tricky Situations

financial gift that could be used to help pay for more expensive items orhome improvements.

Please find within this poem

Information just for you

With some rules and regulations

That we both insist you do

Save the date 25th July

Is the first thing to say

To share the love and happiness

On our wedding day

The second one is vital

If you’re to be our guest

To eat drink and be merry

Or do your very best

The third one is an order

So don’t bring two left feet

As when the evening comes around

You must dance to the beat

The fourth rule can be broken

We really do not mind

But if you choose to follow it

Thank you for being kind

We’ve been together for a few years

And have a lovely home

There are not to many items now

We don’t already own

So if your thoughts were on a gift

Your presence will suffice

But if you really feel the need

Then money would be nice

The choice is really up to you

And we would like to say

We hope you come enjoy yourselves

And have a lovely day!

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When it comes to flowers youcan really do somethingspecial “Jane from AlysonsFlowers says ‘flowers are agreat way of tying thecolours, theme and style ofthe big day together, and canbe designed around yourbudget’. It’s essential thatyou meet with your chosenflorist to discuss ideas anddesigns. You can choosefrom our extensive portfolioor we can create your ideasfor you. Some people likeuse accessories such asballoons, beads, crystals andwires”.

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