Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Ian Stuart Bridal 2009 Collection


The new Ian Stuart Bridal collection Belle Epoque can now be seen on ShelaghM. The collection is as dramatic as you would expect from Ian with some beautiful examples of dramatic design.


So if you are looking for something show stopping for your big day - why not take a peep!

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Frugle Weddings

We are all well aware of the current economic difficulties - let's face it, you would have to be a hermit not to. But how is this affecting your wedding plans? The general consensus is that people are planning to spend less on their big day but is that true of you? If so, where are you planning to make cutbacks?

Jess from Chester told us "We have had to think long and hard on where we can save money and one of the main areas is the photography. Some photographers were quoting us in excess of £1,000 but we simply can't afford it so we have had to look for someone far less expensive but there are definitely some deals to be had!"

If you have any top money saving tips why not share them with the rest of us! Drop us a line and tell us how the current situation has affected your plans and what you are doing to save money on your big day.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Bridal Fair Season Starts


It's bridal fair season again. Bridal fairs are a great way to get to know who your local wedding suppliers are and see many different types of suppliers all under one roof.

Whether you are just starting to plan your big day, or you are looking for those few final bits and pieces they are a really good way to get help and advice from people in the know.

They are also a really good way of getting ideas and inspiration for your big day. We have a list of North West & North Wales based bridal fairs on the Mrs2Be website, but if you know of any happening in the coming months in your local area drop me a line!

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

New Mrs2Be Shop

The All New Mrs2Be Shop is now open for business!

I will be adding more products over the coming weeks, but at the moment I am primarily focusing on Save The Date Magnets.

Pop on in and take a peek at the new range of magnets including our personalised range where you can add a picture of you and your intended to your magnet.

Prices start from jusst £4.99 for 9!

Monday, August 04, 2008

Wrapit - Goes into Administration

Wrapit -the wedding gift list registry has gone into administration. The company website states that it went into administration on 2nd August 2008. The administrators (KPMG) go on to say:

The Company has entered administration as a result of the difficult trading conditions that it has been experiencing. Due to the company’s financial position, the administrators have taken the decision to cease trading for new lists with immediate effect.


If you need any further information visit: http://www.wrapit.co.uk/Wrapit.asp or call their helpline on 0844 770 1301.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Charlotte Balbier 2009 Collection - Trunk Shows & Designer Days



The new 2009 Charlotte Balbier Wedding Dress Collection is available to view from as early as 10th October 2008 at Millie Benjamin in Oxford. Charlotte has put together a number of Trunk Shows and Designer Days where you get to view the complete 2009 collection around the country.

If you would like to meet Charlotte herself and get some advice from one of the country's top wedding dress designers then you will need to get along to Lace of Hale on Saturday 8th of November, Bride @ Chestergate, Macclesfield on 27th November 2008, Belladonna, Galway, Ireland on 30th/31st January 2009 or The Dressing Rooms, Halesowen, The West Midlands on 24th January 2009. However be quick and book your appointment as you can be sure they will go extremely quickly!

For more details on the dates, venues and the telephone numbers to call to book your appointments, visit www.ShelaghM.co.uk/designer-days.htm

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Choosing the right dress shape for your figure



We know how confusing it can be understanding what dress shapes suit which body shapes and so we have dug out a handy little video which gives you an indication of what to consider when choosing your wedding dress and added it to our wedding dress website over at Click HERE Watch the Video

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Coastal Themed Weddings

If you dream of a coastal or beach themed wedding but don't want to go the expense or hassle of travelling abroad then our new article may help jolt your imagination into action.

Whether you want to get married in a Lighthouse, on a Boat or in a Hotel! You will find some useful contacts and things of interest to help you plan your wedding day.

See www.Mrs2Be.com/coastal-wedding-themes.php

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Browse the Trudy Lee Bridal Collection on Mrs2Be!


We just wanted to let you know tha the Trudy Lee Bridal Collection is now viewable on our sister wedding dress website www.shelaghm.co.uk for your perusal!

Trudy Lee is an established bridal wear company and has been trading since the 1950's. Their collection offers fabulous value for money starting from just £450 for a gown.

As you will see from their collection there is a superb range of wedding dresses available in many different shapes & styles. You can see close up images of each dress, alternate views, and find your local stockists.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Police Called to Bridal Shop

It is always a nightmare when a wedding shop goes into liquidation or worse still a wedding venue as it can leave brides thousands of pounds out of pocket and their whole wedding day in jeopardy.

I have experienced this here in my home town when two wedding venues went into liquidation without warning leaving couples completely stranded and unable to find alternative venues at such short notice, not to mention losing a lot of money. Some of these couples had not taken out any wedding insurance either.

This particular story is about a wedding shop, Arvella, based in Lyndhurst which shut up shop without warning. When the word got out, the shop was besieged by Brides to be, Fiances and family members all wanting to get their paid for wedding dresses out of the shop. At some point someone has then forced entry into the shop and so the police were then called.

Many designers dresses have been affected including Charlotte Balbier and Pronovias who seem to have been extremely helpful to those brides affected. For the full story - click here.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

FREE wedding seating plan at Mrs2Be






If you are a fully fledged member of Mrs2Be there are a number of cool tools you can take advantage of to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.


One such tool is the Seating Plan which is within the "Guest List Tool". This tool is great because it allows you to print off your seating plan at the click of a button and take along to your venue or your wedding stationer.


What do you need to do?:


1. Join Mrs2Be
2. Go to "My Wedding" and click on the "Guest List Manager" icon
3. Click on the "Add a Guest" tab and enter the details of your guests and their table number
4. Click the "Seating Plan" tab
5. Click on "Print Seating Plan" and you are away.


Easy! So come on over and join Mrs2Be.com and give it a go for yourself.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Adding the Fun Factor to your Big Day

Many brides and grooms want something a bit different on their wedding day, something their guests may not have experience before and here at Mrs2Be we think we have found just that.

Wedding Trikes offer alternative refreshment ideas such as a Pimms Camper Van which, as the name would suggest, serves up refreshing glasses of Pimms out of a retro styled camper van customised into a mobile bar. Or how about a traditional Ice Cream tricycle or even a popcorn tricycle.

Wilst this company is based in Kent, they travel around the UK. We think it is well worth a peep at their website and their gallery for additional inspiration: www.wedding-trikes.com

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Save The Date Magnets


If you are planning a wedding months in advance, then it is worth considering sending out "Save The Date" magnets to friends and family to ensure they keep your big day free in their diaries!
It can be difficult particularly when marrying at the height of the summer, to ensure that those people you want to share your big day with you keep the day free of other commitments such as holidays. And it can be difficult for your friends and family to remember the date as they won't receive their invitation until 6 weeks before the wedding and life can be very hectic that keeping the date in their mind for such a long time can be nigh on impossible!

So - why not send them a pretty little "Save The Date" magnet that they can keep on their fridge to remind them of your pending wedding day.

We have put together a number of designs exclusive to Mrs2Be such as the one featured here, which are currently available on ebay and will soon be available in our online shop. Take a look at our Save The Date magnets Here! .


Tuesday, April 15, 2008

10 Top Tips to a Greener Wedding

Many brides & grooms look for ways to make their wedding day more environmentally friendly so here's our top tip:

  • Have fun with your transport to and from your wedding venue! Rather than opting for a gas guzzling, carbon emitting car why not take a more romantic and gentle approach and hire a Horse & Carriage. If you are a bit more left of centre, perhaps you could go for a Tuk-Tuk instead! What other forms of environmentally friendly transport can you think of to get you to and from your big day?


For this and more top tips to a more environmentally friendly wedding, visit http://www.mrs2be.com/environmentally-friendly-wedding.php

Thursday, January 31, 2008

New Designer Added to Mrs2Be


We have added a new Designer Wedding Collection to our sister website www.shelaghm.co.uk for you to peruse and admire!

Justin Alexander's wedding dresses are modern and sophisticated made from the finest fabrics from around the world. The collection is made up of various styles to flatter any figure and can be bought in sizes 6 - 30+.

To view the collection and find your nearest Justin Alexander Stockist visit www.shelaghm.co.uk/justin-alexander-bridal.htm

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

ShelaghM Designer Samples For Sale

We have added some new ex-designer samples by the now retired wedding dress designer ShelaghM to our website.

If you are looking for a bargain wedding dress, then you must check these out. Starting from just £195 you can buy yourself a dress that would have retailed at £1,950!!! Amazing!

This particular wedding dress is in a pale gold with burgundy edging. An ideal winter wedding dress as it comes with a bolero jacket and long sweeping sleeves which give the gown a slightly celtic feel. This particular dress would have retailed at £2400 and is a size 12.

Be quick though, these dresses go quickly.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Valentines Day is Nearly Upon Us


Christmas seems to be a dim and distant memory and Valentine's Day is nearly upon us so make the most of it as a time for romance and relaxation!
It is so easy to get yourselves wrapped up and stressed out over the planning of your big day that making time for each other can often be forgotten.
Valentines Day is a great excuse to cast all thoughts of others aside and focus on each other again!

If you need some inspiration on what you and your Valentine can do this valentines day take a peek at our Happy Valentines Day article - and be inspired!

Monday, January 07, 2008

Hollywood Dreams Designer Weekend - Manchester



If your dream is to wear a beautiful 'cinderella' style wedding dress on your big day then you may not want to miss the Hollywood Dreams Designer weekend at Virgin Brides in Manchester on 18th & 19th January 2008!

Hollywood Dreams gowns are priced from £1700 to over £3000 and come in an array of colours and fabrics that can be interchanged to suit your exact desires.

To find out more about the various designer days there are in the North West visit www.shelaghm.co.uk/designer-days.htm.