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    Your first dance as a married couple is a memorable and meaningful moment, and the song you choose for it is crucial. Whether its slowed-down or upbeat, your first dance song speaks highly of your relationship.

    If you’re struggling to pinpoint a song to get down to, why not take inspiration from Hollywood’s finest? These are the songs your favourite celebrities chose for their first dance.

    – Jay-Z and Beyonce – “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé

    – Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West –  a mashup of “At Last” by Etta James and Otis Redding’s “These Arms of Mine” and “Try a Little Tenderness”.

    – President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama – “You and I” by Stevie Wonder

    – David Beckham and Victoria Beckham – “It Had To Be You” by The Starlight Orchestra

    – Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi “Ribbon in the Sky” by Stevie Wonder

    – George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin“Why Shouldn’t ?” by Cole Porter

    – Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan – “Last Night On Earth” by Green Day

    – Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka“A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson

    – Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban – “At Last” by Etta James

    – Prince William and Kate Middleton – “Your Song” by Ellie Goulding

    – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston

    – Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively – “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz (performed by Florence and the Machine’s Florence Welch)

    – Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian – “Tale As Old as Time” from Beauty and the Beast

    – Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello – “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra

    – Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. – “Someone to Watch Over Me” by Gertrude Lawrence

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    The days of having to invite your cousin twice removed and your grandmother’s brother’s children, whom you have never even met, to your wedding are over. These days, where the economy is tight for everyone except the royals and celebs, every penny counts and it really has become more common to have smaller, intimate weddings. That way, you can spend the day (and your hard-earned money) with the people that are closest to you and are part of your everyday life.

    Thus, we present to you: The microwedding. This means usually no more than 30-40 guests in total. The best part is, if you do have a more flexible budget, you can throw an extravagant affair and cater to everyone’s needs. You also get to spend more time with each person, so you have great memories with everyone who shares in your special day.

    This also means you can have a destination wedding with ease, as the practical arrangements are way simpler and the planning overall is way easier.

     

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    Just today, we received an enquiry from a “low-key” couple who wants an elopement that matches their personality. If you’re like them who do not like anything grand, crowded, noisy, or stressful, you can have a ceremony like this on the cliffs of Northern Ireland. ✈ ? ? ⠀⠀ .⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀ Behind the lens @iainthephotog⠀ Planned by us @peachperfectwed⠀⠀ Musician @acoustic_melodies_ni⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #CliffWedding #NorthernIrelandElopement #JustElope #DestinationWeddings #bridalmusings #castleruinwedding #castlesofinstagram #dreamcastlewedding #dreamweddings #letselope #microweddings #uniqueweddings #tinyweddings #intimateweddings #uniqueweddings #uniqueweddingvenue #uniqueweddingvenueideas #uniqueweddingideas #northernirelandwedding #Irishwedding #instawedding #elopement #elopetonorthernireland #elopingtonorthernireland #elope #elopement #smallwedding #weddingpackage #elopementplanner #weddingplannernorthernireland

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    A warm and intimate ceremony atop a terrace of a grand hotel in Italy with the turquoise water of the Amalfi Coast on the background. ? ? ✈ ?? ? Are you imagining a scene like this for your dream elopement in Europe?⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Behind the lens @samantha_smilovic_photo⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Planned by us @peachperfectwed⠀⠀ Officiant @carmela_italyweddingcelebrant⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #AmalfiCoast #ElopeToItaly #AmalfiCoastElopement #JustElope #intimatewedding #tinywedding #smallwedding #destinationelopement #elopementplanner #weddingplanneritaly #elopementpackageitaly #weddingbouquetinspo #letselope #microweddings #uniqueweweddings #italianelopement #italianwedding #instawedding #elopement #soontobemarried #gettingmarried2019 #letsgetmarried #epicwedding #wereengaged #elopingtoitaly #tietheknot #weddingdetails #elopement #weddingpackage

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    Weddings are long, all-day events and it’s best to be comfortable. Instead of struggling in a pair of sky-high heels, why not stay grounded in a cool pair of sneakers? Converse is making it so much easier with their latest collection, a range of wedding sneakers.

    The sneakers come in both high top and low top versions in white black and metallic colour ways, and can be customised with your name and wedding date.

    “Constructed with the latest and most innovative shoe technologies, Converse are built for all-day wear, so you can dance late into your wedding night in complete comfort,” reads the Converse website. ” Say ‘I do’ in style and pick the silhouette that is best suited for your big day with low and high top styles or get some added height with our women’s platform silhouette.”

    “From white wedding sneakers to sneakers that shine and shimmer, choose from a great selection to dress everyone from the bride and groom to bridesmaids and groomsmen. Want something uniquely your own? Customise a pair of custom wedding sneakers with Converse by You.”

    Here are a few of the sneakers available for purchase:

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    Unfortunately, the shoes are currently only available in US.

    Also read: Flat wedding shoes: Yes you can

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    One of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines is on the brink of erupting and authorities have urged a “total evacuation” after volcanic ash spewed from Taal volcano on Sunday, January 12. One couple, however, went ahead with their wedding plans close by the volcano despite concerns.

    Chino Vaflor and Kat Bautista Palomar had planned their wedding at a venue only 10km from Taal volcano long before threats were a reality. However, the day of their wedding, the volcano began spewing steam and ash into the air. The couple were unaware of the volcanic threat prior to the wedding.

    “We noticed white smoke coming out of Taal during preparations around 2pm and from then on we knew something unusual was already going on with the volcano,” wedding photographer Randolf Evan told the BBC.

    Later on Sunday, people within a 14km radius were told to evacuate the area as an explosive eruption was expected within a few hours. However, this couple chose not to evacuate their wedding, saying they were “definitely safe as the venue was on higher ground and not directly around the volcano’s vicinity”.

    “Surprisingly everyone was calm and relaxed. It was an intimate wedding so guests were mostly the couple’s family and close friends, and thus nobody really left.”

    “We could feel the ash raining on our clothes,” said Evan. “But it didn’t feel alarming until night time came when it became a bit heavier and mud-like.”

    The wedding went ahead, and guests shared dramatic images of the wedding venue with a crowd of smoke hanging in the air behind them.

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    Despite this safety concern, Evans feels incredibly lucky to have experienced this moment.

    “It’s a mixture of thrill and sheer amazement on how it has unfolded for us. In the end, I’m just grateful to have experienced such a unique moment in my career.”

    Couples planning their wedding close to safety hazards such as active volcanoes are urged to exercise caution as ingesting volcanic ash is hazardous and can cause respiratory problems. Make sure to centre the health of your guests, your wedding vendors and yourself before going ahead with a wedding.

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    US filmmaker Lee Loechler is the man of many a Disney-lover’s dreams. He had a few tricks up his sleeve when he took his unsuspecting girlfriend, Sthuthi David, on a date to watch her favourite movie, Sleeping Beauty.

    A partner in crime filmed the two watching the movie, when suddenly the well-known scene of the prince about to kiss the princess changes into something quite unusual. First, the characters’ faces change to resemble Lee and Sthuthi, and then things take a different turn. Sthuthi looks confused, then the on-screen prince takes a ring box out of his pocket and throws it out of the screen for Lee to catch!

    “I love you with my whole heart, including all of its ventricles, atriums, valves… She’s a cardiologist,” he tells the crowd. “Sthuthi David, M.D., will you live happily ever after with me?” he asks.

    The rest, as they say, is history.

    Watch how the fairy tale unfolds:

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    Singer Ellie Goulding, who made headlines with an especially elaborate wedding during which she wore six different outfits, has just released a never-before-seen picture of the glamorous affair. As it turns out, she and hubby Caspar Jopling had a second wedding reception the day after, that the public never even knew about!

    “Here’s me, dancing on my own with a wee bottle of Moët, on the Sunday after my wedding #ThrowbackThursday,” the icon captioned her Instagram picture of her in a darling dress.

     

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    The white, long-sleeved dress drips with old-time charm, elegance and looks like the perfect post-wedding dress to keep the feels going. In fact, she does look like she’s still on cloud nine!

    The pair got hitched in August of 2019 with some rather A-list guests including Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, and Sienna Miller.

    Take a look at the dazzling event here and take a look at all her show-stopping outfits here.

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    Flowers don’t only have to be displayed in centre pieces and bouquets. Get creative and go high with floral chandeliers. A popular trend that has been blooming in the wedding industry over the last few years is the floral chandelier.

    Floral chandeliers give your wedding an ethereal and fresh feel that is perfect for a summer wedding. They’re also a great way to add another visual element to your wedding that is unexpected.

    Here are some floral chandeliers to inspire your own:

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    Your first wedding anniversary is special. A whole 365 days with your partner is no small feat and the traditional gift for a wedding anniversary is paper.

    Symbolic of how fragile marriage is and the need to look after it carefully, paper is merely a guide that can be interpreted any way you want. Of course, you don’t have to stick to tradition. Any meaningful gift is a great one. However, if you are keen to follow tradition, here are some ideas for your one year anniversary:

    • A hardcover version of your partner’s favourite book
    • A photo album of all your favourite moments together
    • A customised art print
    • A voucher to your partner’s favourite store
    • Polaroid camera
    • A necklace with a paper plane charm
    • Theatre tickets
    • Fight tickets for your next adventure

     

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    Fresh florals, luscious leaves, and blooming botanicals. Let your love and wedding day bloom beautifully with nature-inspired decor.

    From your wedding venue itself all the way to your place cards, incorporating botanicals into your wedding is a breath of fresh air.  Here is some inspiration to help you pull it off perfectly.

    Ceremony decor:

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    Reception decor:

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    Tables:

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