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We still can’t believe it was last year when the incredible Royal Wedding took place, and now the prince and his princess are expecting their first child. Sigh. Wedding fans haven’t been disappointed this year, with brides such as Jessica Biel and Anne Hathaway tying the know. There’s been another Royal wedding (with an even bigger train – we’re talking 13ft long people!) Here’s some of our favourite celeb brides from 2012… Read More »

Register offices across the country have reported an increase in wedding bookings as couples choose to marry on a day with special significance. Wednesday was the last day of the century when the date, month and year match. Fifty-one ceremonies were booked in the district of Gretna in southern Scotland, which is well known for Gretna Green – a 25-fold increase on the same day last year…

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Oooh, with Christmas on the way, December is certainly the hardest month to keep to your strict diet. Christmas parties, decorating with a glass of Bailey’s and meeting up with friends are all great fun, but we’re often left feeling guilty about the calories consumed (and a little jaded by the high alcohol content!) Here’s some great ‘Skinny cocktails’ from Everyday Health – delicious and perfect for those of you who have work the next morning!

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It’s always nice to find out that your site is being recognised. We put in lots of energy to ensure that our brides get the best advice and access to the loveliest products available. In recognition, we’ve been shortlisted by luxury magazine, Sheerluxe, in their Luxury Shopping awards. If you’d like to vote for us, then simply follow the simple steps inside…

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The Last Detail brides are a beautiful bunch. Some are in a hurry, others have every detail planned right to the very last button hole. We know you’re all different and hopefully we provide you with inspiration and products to make your big day something to remember forever. But what about after the wedding? When we stumbled across this incredible collection of swimwear from MOVEA, we just had to share. Yes, the models may have figures we can only dream of, but we’re pretty sure everyone will suit one of the styles offered up by this luxury brand. Come forth, and swoooon….

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Feast your eyes on these Christmas table tops. Beautiful christmas table decorations with a little bit of personal charm thrown in. We can’t wait to get started decorating for the festive season – make sure you get the kids involved too, throwing shimmering snowflake confetti or laying out the bauble place card holders. A real family affair, gorgeous!

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Possibly one of the sweetest DIY party ideas we’ve come across, when we spotted these gorgeous DIY ruffled ice cream cones at Icing Designs Online, we couldn’t help but think how delightful they’d be hanging all around a gorgeous little girls party. Take a look how to make these DIY party essentials.

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There’s nothing sweeter than holding a baby shower for a soon-to-be mummy – it gives everyone a chance to get together before the birth, plus it adds just that little bit more excitement. There’s also nothing better than some brilliant baby shower ideas to help decorate a gorgeous baby shower. With so many beautiful baby shower party decorations available, we know it’s going to be a huge success…

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Mmmm. A rhubarb fool. Could this little treat look anymore delicious if it tried? You’ll be happy to know that inside are instructions on how to make these yummy desserts. Why stop at just the one…?

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We try to cover as many relevant topics for weddings and parties on The Last Detail blog, and this weeks it’s the turn of honeymoons. No matter when you get married, a lot of people have a specific desire for their honeymoons (sun, sea, san, safari or ski – all the ‘s’!) Here’s your guide to where to go for the most likely weather and conditions you’re after for every month!

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Getting married and not sure where to start with budgeting? Well we’re here to help you. Take a look at these tips to getting everything in order and saving yourself a few pounds in the process…

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Flowers can make such a beautiful impact on any wedding day, but they can also be expensive. Take a look at our top tips and hints for getting your wedding and ceremony flowers just right (and potentially saving some money at the same time!)

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