Stop Talking Start Doing Action Book By Sháá Wasmund MBE Book Review

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Catherine Balavage

In 2013 I very briefly met Sháá at a How to Create A Non-Fiction Bestseller seminar at RADA. Sháá was great during the seminar, giving lots of advice and getting good answers out of the publishers who were there. Despite everyone in the room wanting to talk to Sháá she took some time out to acknowledge me. I always remembered her courteousness and generosity. She has charisma and talent in spades. When I got the press release for her new book I jumped at the chance to do a review.

This book works for a number of reasons: it can be read in one sitting (as I did), it has practical tools and exercises to do throughout the book, it has inspiring quotes, and the book is well structured. It allows you to take one step and then another. By the end, who knows what you will have achieved? The book gives you a kick in the pants while removing all of the excuses you make to yourself. It also takes advice from other self help writers and either expands on them or uses them to make a point. All in all this is a great inspirational book which helps you get your butt into gear. I wasn’t disappointed.

Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book: Practical Tools and Exercises to Give You a Kick in the Pants is available here.

Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book

Practical tools and exercises to give you a kick in the pants

By Sháá Wasmund MBE

Published by Capstone.

Paperback original and e-book, £9.99

ISBN: 9780857086860

New book shows how to apply an entrepreneurial spirit to life

The Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book is a motivational kick in the pants for anyone who has an itch to try something new or feels that there must be more to life. Encouraging people to face their fears, it helps readers identify their personal starting point and develop a plan to reach their goals.

Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book is written by bestselling author and leading businesswoman, Sháá Wasmund. Awarded an MBE in 2015 for her services to business and enterprise, she helps readers apply an entrepreneurial spirit to achieve more and gain greater fulfilment from life.

Whether readers want to ditch their partner, seek a promotion, renovate their house, write a book, or start travelling, the Action Book demonstrates how to find the inspiration, self-discipline and confidence to move from talking to doing.

“As time roars past our ears we drift, deliberate, doubt and take ourselves too seriously” says Shaa. “But there’s never been a better time to start something. Now more than ever we live in a world of opportunity.”

A follow-up to the bestselling Stop Talking Start Doing (Wiley, 2011), the Action Book includes new tools and exercises to support readers who want to put their ideas into motion.

About the author:

Sháá Wasmund is a graduate of The London School of Economics. Her entrepreneurial career had an unusual start. At 22 she won a competition to interview Super Middleweight boxing champ Chris Eubank and ended up helping to promote his next fight to a sell-out 48,000 live crowd and an 18 million TV audience. Sháá remains an ardent boxing fan.

Shortly after she set up her own PR and marketing company and won the then relatively unknown vacuum cleaner company Dyson as one of her first clients. Working alongside Sir James Dyson helping to establish Dyson as a global brand taught Sháá more about business than any MBA. To this day, Sháá credits James as being one her biggest sources of inspiration.

Sháá’s love affair with the Internet began after she became a founding director in Sir Bob Geldof’s online travel company. A year later, Sháá raised substantial funds to launch mykindaplace.com an early social networking site. The company was later sold to BSkyB.

Sháá is an international bestselling author, prolific public speaker, digital native and passionate champion of small businesses. Amongst other accolades, Sháá has been voted by the Institute of Directors as one of the UK’s Most Connected Women.

In 2009 Sháá launched Smarta.com, the UK’s #1 Resource for Small Business. In 2011 Sháá launched ‘Smarta Business Builder’, a groundbreaking cloud-based toolkit for business.

In 2015, Sháá was presented with an MBE from the Queen for her ‘services to business and enterprise’ and published her second #1 bestseller Do Less, Get More: How To Work Smart and Live Life Your Way.

Sháá now runs business bootcamps, workshops and coaching programmes under her own brand, shaa.com. She has helped thousands of people monitize their passions and knowledge to build digital businesses they love.

She’s a regular guest on Sky Sunrise, reviewing the papers with Eamonn Holmes and now speaks on stages across the world, most recently sharing stages with Gary Veynerchuck and E-Myth legend Michael Gerber.

Follow Sháá: @Shaawasmund

Facebook: facebook.com/shaawasmund

FOREO LUNA 2 and LUNA Mini 2 Review

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Catherine Balavage

Facial cleansing brushes are huge right now and show no sign of waning. The fact is, they really do work. But not all facial cleansers are good and do women really need yet another beauty burden to add to their routine? Well, yes. As long as it works and it not too time-consuming. This makes the Luna 2 and Luna 2 Mini perfect. Both only require an extra two minutes to your routine. Easy to fit in but does it work?

The Luna easily charges via USB. I plug it into my computer and the light starts flashing. When it is fully charged the light remains steady. I start with the mini. The brush feels so soft and lovely. I cannot stop stroking it. The device itself is beautiful. The Luna 2 and Luna 2 Mini come in different colours and each colour is for a different skin type. The pink is for normal skin. Now, did it make a difference to my skin? It is an outstanding yes. Luna says it ‘removes 99.5% of dirt and oil (based on clinical trials) plus makeup residue. Dead skin cells are also cleared away, enhancing the absorption of skincare products and also diminishing the appearance of pores to refine skin texture.’ After using the mini just once I am impressed. One side takes a minute to cleanse and the other is for anti-ageing. The brush leaves skin visibly cleaner and smoother. On-going use really does make a difference to skin. A lot of beauty bloggers have fallen in love with the Luna and it is easy to see why. The Luna 2 and Luna 2 Mini really works. The Luna 2 is bigger and some prefer it because they find it quicker and more thorough. The Luna 2 Mini however sure gives you bang for your buck. It is cute as hell and really does the job. All while taking up a small amount of space.

Here are the other reasons why I am a Luna convert:

You don’t need to replace the head which saves money.
It is 35X more hygienic than nylon-bristled brushes
The ultra-hygienic silicone design is quick drying and nonporous to prevent bacteria buildup
1 full charge lasts for 7 months when the device is used twice a day.
It comes with a 2-Year Limited Warranty and 10-Year Guarantee.
It is 100% waterproof.
It is stylish and the bristles feel amazing.

So as you can tell, I am a Luna fan. I can highly recommend both devices and they now have a place in my beauty routine. check out the press releases below for more info. My verdict is not only that the products are stylish and work, they are also great value for money as they require no replacement brush heads and don’t need constant recharging. I’m sold.

FOREO Launches LUNA 2: the Next Generation of Skincare with Five New Areas of Innovation

Swedish beauty brand FOREO, who has achieved global success with its award- winning LUNA skincare and anti-aging device, announce the launch of second- generation LUNA 2 devices. With five new areas of innovation, the new LUNA 2 range of devices will allow avid LUNA fans to experience an even deeper, yet gentle cleanse that is completely tailored to match their specific skincare needs.

The LUNA 2 has been optimized for even deeper, more efficient cleansing while offering all the benefits of the original LUNA design. Its T-Sonic cleanse will remove 99.5% of dirt and oil (based on clinical trials) plus makeup residue. Dead skin cells are also cleared away, enhancing the absorption of skincare products and also diminishing the appearance of pores to refine skin texture. The anti-aging mode of the LUNA 2 smooths the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles and leaves skin looking firmer. What’s more, the ultra-hygienic silicone design is quick drying and nonporous to prevent bacteria buildup.

“This new launch marks not only technology-related improvements to offer more advanced devices, but an expansion of our range for more refined skincare solutions,” says Paul Peros, CEO of FOREO. “With the addition of the LUNA 2, even the finest details of an individual’s skincare needs will be catered to, from users with slightly oilier skin to those who want a more powerful cleanse. We are excited to be able to offer such customized designs with this new range.”

FOREO’s LUNA 2’s newly optimized design offers five new areas of innovation, including:

50% Bigger Brush Head* enables more efficient cleansing in the same amount of time.
26% Longer Touch-Points* allow for more flexibility when making contact with the skin, extending their reach to allfacial contours to deeply cleanse pores.
2X More Powerful Motor* + 12 Adjustable Pulsations Intensities for an Enhanced T-SonicTM Cleansing and Anti-Aging System means the LUNA 2’s 8,000 T-SonicTM pulsations per minute dislodge more impurities from the pores while its lower-frequency pulsations provide more effective anti-aging.
36% Thicker Silicone Body* means the LUNA 2 is plusher, smoother and softer, making it a delight to hold and use while also dampening the noise of the motor for a more relaxing skincare ritual.
4 New Brushes Specific to Skin Type – “Sensitive”, “Normal”, “Combination” and “Oily” models are each designed to meet a specific type of skin by strategically positioning thinner touch-points to cleanse sensitive skin and thicker touch- points for stronger cleansing.
*Compared to the design of the LUNA.

The LUNA 2 is available for £149 at foreo.com and selected stockists.

“Sensitive” (Lavender)
“Normal” (Pearl Pink)
“Combination” (Light Blue)
“Oily” (Teal Blue)

FOREO Launches LUNA mini 2: A Big Step Forward for the Small & Mighty Cleansing Device!

Swedish beauty brand FOREO, who has achieved global success with its award-winning LUNA skincare range, announce the launch of second-generation LUNA mini 2 devices. The new LUNA mini 2 devices will allow avid LUNA mini fans to experience an even deeper yet gentle cleanse that is still compact and travel-friendly. Incorporating several new areas of innovation, the LUNA mini 2 marks FOREO’s next step forward, offering a superior cleansing experience within the same smart and stylish device.

The LUNA mini 2 has updated its design for deeper, more efficient cleansing while offering all the benefits of the original LUNA mini. Its T-Sonic cleanse will remove 99.5% of dirt and oil (based on clinical trials) plus makeup residue. Dead skin cells are also cleared away, enhancing the absorption of skincare products and also diminishing the appearance of pores to refine skin texture. What’s more, the ultra-hygienic silicone design is quick drying and nonporous to prevent bacteria buildup. The device is 35X more hygienic than nylon-bristled brushes.

“This new launch marks not only technology-related improvements to offer more advanced devices, but an expansion of our range with improved beauty solutions for travelers,” says Paul Peros, CEO of FOREO. “We’ve taken into consideration that even when jet-setting, our customers want a superior and more efficient cleanse, perhaps even more so than usual! Travelling is when your skin is subject to different, maybe even harsher environments, and that’s when you’ll want access to a convenient, yet powerful cleanse. I’m proud to say with the LUNA mini 2, we’ve achieved all that and more!”

6 new reasons to love FOREO’s LUNA mini 2 newly optimized design:

50% Bigger Brush Head* enables more efficient cleansing in the same amount of time.
26% Longer Touch-Points* allow for more flexibility when making contact with the skin, extending their reach to allfacial contours to deeply cleanse pores.
2X More Powerful Motor* for an Enhanced T-Sonic Cleansing System means the LUNA mini 2’s 8,000 T-Sonic pulsations per minute dislodge more impurities from the pores.
8 Adjustable Pulsation Intensities for personalized cleansing based on your comfort preferences – slow down for agentle more relaxed cleanse or speed up for a powerful and deep clean.
36% Thicker Silicone Body* means the LUNA mini 2 is plusher, smoother and softer, making it a delight to hold and use while also dampening the noise of the motor for a more relaxing skincare ritual.
Even More Travel-Friendly, now with lockable controls for absolutely safety when travelling.*Compared to the design of the LUNA mini.

The LUNA mini 2 is 100% waterproof with 1 full charge lasting for 5 months when the device is used twice a day. Requiring no replacement brush heads, the LUNATM mini 2 boasts exceptional value and comes with a 2-Year Limited Warranty and 10-Year Guarantee.

The LUNA mini 2 £99 is available at foreo.com and selected stockists in the following colors: Aquamarine, Fuchsia, Midnight, Pearl Pink and Yellow.

https://www.foreo.com/luna-2

The life of a Second Wife by Margaret Graham

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Margaret Graham

Frost is so pleased to see Elizabeth Buchan’s novel, The Second Wife picked out by Daisy Goodwin in her feature in the Daily Mail: Second Marriages – key novels to help you through the trickier times in life.

Daisy Goodwin discusses Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier, Before She Met Me by John Barnes, and Sunday Times No 1 bestselling author, and patron of Words for the Wounded, Elizabeth Buchan, and her novel The Second Wife.

The Second Wife explores the world of the mistress who becomes the wife – overtones of Sir James Goldsmith who did just that, and thereby created a vacancy. Ouch.
According to Buchan the second marriage is a world that can be less than appealing, full of pitfalls and of course, baggage. Elizabeth Buchan, who spoke recently at the Words for the Wounded LitFest at Downley, High Wycombe, (Frost’s editor, Catherine Balavage spoke later in the day) examines Minty’s experiences of a second marriage sympathetically, but with her usual incisive wit and elegance. It is a compelling and heart-warming novel, as are her others, the most recent being the thought provoking and excellent I Can’t Begin to Tell You set in Denmark during the 2nd World War.

It’s great to see The Second Wife having another outing. Go on, give yourself a treat – it is very well worth reading.

Elizabeth Buchan’s latest book The New Mrs Clifton will be out in August 1016. Frost is looking forward to reviewing it.

The Second Wife                 published by Penguin
I Can’t Begin to Tell you        published by Penguin
The New Mrs Clifton             published by Penguin August 2016

ISABEL UPs & DOWNs | Down Syndrome Artist Uses Art To Cope, Brother Gets Her In Galleries

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Catherine Balavage

Sibling love is a beautiful thing. Isabel, a 33-year-old talented artist with Down Syndrome, has had her work displayed in galleries thanks to her brother Ryan. Isabel has used art to cope with her condition. Here is her story in the words of her brother.

“Isabel started painting as part of her therapy to battle depression and through this we noticed that she really has a talent for it. My family and I were concerned when she stopped painting, so I basically just shot my mouth off and promised her that’d I’d get her artworks seen in a gallery in London.

So, I started sending out emails with high res snaps of Isabel’s works and eventually she was selected for an exhibition at the Menier Gallery in London Bridge. Through this, two other galleries have offered exhibition space. Until a few years ago she was a bubbly, outgoing young woman Recently, her mental state has deteriorated substantially and she has been fighting a string of terrible behavioural patterns like obsessional washing, self-harming and now has a severe depression along with very low levels of self-esteem. My mother takes her to a psychiatrist once a week and painting forms a substantial part of the therapy. Through this we discovered Isabel’s passion and talent. Unfortunately, Isabel thinks that there is no point in her continuing to paint, since nobody will ever appreciate or look at the works of a Down syndrome person. I am determined not to let her talent go to waste and to show her that there is an audience out there. To motivate her to carry on, I promised that I’d find a way of getting her work seen in galleries and this has become a huge source of motivation and joy for her.”

Ryan has already succeeded in helping Isabel, who lives in Berlin. Why not give your support? Click on the links below to get involved.

facebook.com/isabelupsdowns

http://www.isabel-ups-downs.org/index.html

Paint By Pixie Lott Hair Hi-Light Pen Review

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Catherine Balavage

The fashion for pastel hair shows no sign of waning and now Pixie Lott has joined in the fun. Singer/ songwriter and style icon Pixie Lott has delved into the world of beauty with her first range of hair products – a fun, commitment-free range of wash out, head-turning hair colours, which include Hair Chalks, Metallic Sprays and Wash Out Hair Colours.

I tried out the Hair Hi-Light Pen (£2.99). It is available in pink and blue. The packaging is great and fun. The pens are easy to use and give a good colour. You can see how the pink looks on my dark hair. You can change the look: applying lots for pink streaks or applying lightly for highlights. The pens can be used on wet or dry hair and then set with hairspray. When you are bored of it, simply wash it out. Simple, fun AND it looks great. The pen has a fine tip with wind up action which allows accurate application. I’m sold.

Also available:

Wash Out Hair Colour (£5.99)

Soft, luscious colour giving subtle pastel hues allowing you to flirt with your new hair colour then simply wash it out! Available in Sorbet – the perfect pastel pink, Hawaii – an ice blue, Starlight – a chic, silvery grey and Violet – a subtle but stunning purple, these pastel wash out hair colours are easy to use and wash out after 2-10 washes. Wash Out Hair Colour also contains ‘Fade Out’ shampoo to control the shade in order to create your perfect look.

Hair Colour Chalks (£4.99 per pack)

Available in six different bright colours; dark blue, light blue, green, yellowand orange these hair colouring chalks allows easy application of colour and are a handy size for a variety of styling and shading. Ideal to switch up your look for a night out, girl’s holiday, festival or even if you’re just in need of a temporary reinvention.

Spray On Colour (£3.99)

This easy-to-use compressed glitter spray, available in Silver or Gold, will help you achieve party hair in one simple step and also washes out easily the next day.

Pixie Lott comments; “I love experimenting with my hair, so selected some colours I thought would be fun to try and would look brilliant at festivals, at a party or even just to mix it up a bit when you’re bored with your colour.”

Twitter/Instagram: @PixieLott / @PixieLottPaint
The Pixie Lott Paint range is available at Superdrug stores and Superdrug.com

Vichy Dermablend 3D Correction Review

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Catherine Balavage

When the press release for Vichy Dermablend 3D Correction foundation landed in our inbox we thought it looked interesting. Vichy Dermablend are known for their market-leading formulas which correct skin complaints like rosacea, redness, scarring and vitiligo. Their new Vichy Dermablend 3D Correction promises to turn 3D imperfections into 2D. It is a gel which, according to Vichy, ‘unfolds like a second skin, only even smoother, and more beautiful’.

Here is our verdict:

“The texture of the foundation feels nice. It is a gel and smooths on well. Since being sent the foundation to review my skin has had its first breakout in years. I am not sure what set my skin off, but the foundation does cover any redness and also smooths out open pores. The colour I review is nude but my skin is pale and it is too dark. The colour is also a bit too beige for my white skin. I have this problem a lot with foundation so I cannot blame Vichy, I have just spent my life wearing high SPF and keeping out of the sun.

Despite the issue with the colour, it does cover well. Smoothing out the complexion, covering spots and eliminating redness. It does this without being too heavy. It looks like skin instead of makeup. You also only need to use a little for good coverage. A fine layer will do all you need and it leaves skin looking fresh. It is available in five shades so I would go with the next colour down. It still leaves my skin looking clear, even and a little tan. It also has an SPF 25 which I consider essential in products (note: pale skin!) Recommended.”

Transform the appearance of acne-prone skin with the Vichy Dermablend 3D Correction Foundation SPF25, a corrective resurfacing base that provides high coverage and an ultra-matte finish.

The Dermablend 3D Correction Foundation SPF25 takes coverage to the next level, smoothing the skin’s surface to minimise the appearance of imperfections. Enriched with salicylic acid and eperulin, the oil-free foundation will work to visibly reduce the appearance of imperfections day-after-day.

In just a single application, the texture of the complexion will appear smoother thanks to a texture innovation, AlliagelTM. The formula’s pigments and soft focus agents cover and blur imperfections like a second skin, for a natural result and comfortable wear that lasts for up to 16 hours.

Available in five shades, the lightweight foundation is perfect for those that want to correct their skin’s texture and colour, providing coverage that does more than just camouflage.

Available from feelunqiue.com Boots.com and Boots nationwide.

Do you know any small packages that contain some real treats | Litfest 2016

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Tracy Baines

Well, I do. On Saturday was a case in point. In Downley, High Wycombe on 16^th April I was speaking at the Words for the Wounded Literary Festival and what a fabulous day it was – yet again. I attended the event last year and was amazed at the quality of the speakers on offer. This year, small continued to be most definitely perfect.

It’s all very well going to these huge week long events on offer throughout the year but your chances of getting up close and personal with authors and agents is severely limited. At the Words for the Wounded LitFest you won’t have to compete with hordes of people waving their hands to attract the attention of the speaker when it is time for questions. There is time enough for everyone here and you obtain one to one advice that you wouldn’t receive at other festivals. And it’s such fun, and so informal.

Normally waiting your turn is a game of chance – your turn may not come. Not so with Words for the Wounded.

This year’s programme kicked off with the wonderful No 1 Sunday Times bestseller Elizabeth Buchan in conversation with bestselling author, Margaret Graham, who is administrator and founder of WforW. Paul Vates, professional actor, read excerpts from the works of the speakers throughout the day, and chose the first few pages of I Can’t Begin to Tell You. These two old friends talked about this novel, which is Elizabeth’s latest. If you haven’t read I Can’t Begin to Tell You do seek out a copy, it’s absolutely gripping. Elizabeth Buchan talked of her inspiration for the story, of meeting with Noreen Riols of the SOE, and why she came to set her book in Denmark. She chatted about the writing process: getting to grips with the spine of the story, drafting and redrafting – and moving on to the next idea. Elizabeth signed books during the break and had time for a word with everyone.

Penny Deacon interviewed Jemima Hunt, Writer, Editor and Agent at The Writers’ Practice. Jemima explained what a good editor can do for your book. Jemima is particularly interested in memoir and brought along a few of her authors’ books. She gave an overview of their initial approach and how she worked with them to bring the story to a better shape. She works with fiction and non-fiction and guides her writers towards the best platform to develop their writing career. You can find out more at www.thewriterspractice.com

By this time we were ready for lunch, accompanied by lashings of wine (all part of the ticket price), as was copious amounts of tea, coffee, cake and biscuits throughout the day. I cannot overstate what fantastic value it was.

I kicked off the afternoon session with a talk on how to write short stories for competitions and magazines. Paul read aloud one of my stories and it was great to hear the audience reaction – positive I’m pleased to say. I sell my stories, I see them published but I’ve never known what the audience thinks of them and it was a superb confidence booster. The audience were a delight and asked lots of great questions that thankfully, I was able to answer.

The day was rounded off by the amazingly talented Catherine Balavage, proprietor of Frost Magazine. Catherine gave an insight to the trajectory of her career from actor, theatre critic and from there, establishing the magazine. She gave an overview of the pros and cons but also the relentless hard work that goes into creating a magazine in the digital age. It certainly gave me food for thought as I drove home that evening.

Margaret’s stalwart family were, as usual, beavering away in the background making sure that the event sailed along without a bump.

The grannies, led by Margaret Graham, provided us with yet another fascinating event and the lovely thing was, that while we were sat on our bottoms, drinking wine and having fun we were helping raise money for wounded troops. Now that’s my kind of fundraising.

www.wordsforthewounded.co.uk

www.elizabethbuchan.com

www.thewriterspractice.com

www.margaret-graham.com

www.tracybaines.co.uk

www.frostmagazine.com

Bad Things That WILL Happen When You Are Planning Your Wedding

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Catherine Balavage

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Credit: Vanessa Bailey

Weddings. There is a reason so many films and books are set during a wedding. They have it all: family, friends, stress, lots of money at stake. My husband and I got so stressed in the run up to our wedding that we both were not sleeping and felt ill. In fact, stress contributed to my husband being hospitalised on our wedding day! But I learned a lot and we ended up getting married and made it all the way to the reception. I took the experience and knowledge and put it all in my wedding planning book.

Weddings are hard work but like everything that is hard work, it tends to be worth it in the end. So here are some bad things that will happen when you are planning your wedding. Keep an eye out for them.

Your relationship with some of the people in your life will be changed forever.

This may seem like a big claim but people have egos. There relationship with you may be different from how you see it. Or you may love them just as much, but they don’t fit the role of being a maid of honour or a best man because they are not organised. Some people will take it personally if they are not in the wedding party. Family members will also have their own opinions when it comes to your wedding. If they do not get their way they may hold a grudge or even hold it over you. Kindly point out to these people that the wedding is about you and your partner committing to each other for life. Your wedding is about no one else so if they don’t like the fact you have not invited someone they wanted, or they are trying to bully you into a specific venue, it might be worth reminding them!

You will probably fall out completely with at least one person.

Unless you are having a big wedding there will be people you want to invite that you will not be able to. People who do not get invited, or are not invited into the wedding party, might not talk to you again. Ditto those difficult, self-obsessed people who think your wedding is about them. Or those people who just can’t be happy for you. If it is someone you can remove from your life holding the grudge and being bitchy, cut them out. If it is a family member, try to not let it get to you. Ignore them and don’t let them get to you.

There will be at least one person who makes it All About Them.

And there is a special place in hell for these selfish people. Either ignore them, tell them off or smile and nod when they are being demanding and rude.

It will be stressful.

But as long as you try and limit the damage as much as possible, that is okay. The logistics will be hard but it will all work out in the end. Every now and then take some time off and do something with your fiancé. And never forget why you getting married in the first place.

But the most important thing.

Is that you are married by the end of the day and have good memories. Ever notice that in Don’t Tell The Bride it pretty much always works out? That is because in the end you are just happy you pulled it off and that today is the first day of the rest of your life with your new husband/wife. That feeling cannot be beaten. After my husband and I married and we walked back down the aisle it was the most amazing feeling. Ditto walking into our wedding breakfast.

So good luck and don’t let the bastards get you down (because that is what they want).

If you are getting married then get your hands on a copy of The Wedding Survival Guide: How To Plan Your Big Day Without Losing Your Sanity. It has great advice on planning your perfect wedding. It is also available in Ebook format and is a great guide for wedding planning.

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