First Look Of Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Dress

We wish we didn’t care but we do. Here it is, the first peek at Kim Kardashian’s wedding dress, and we think it’s beautiful. She may be 33-years-old and on her third marriage, but that hasn’t stopped her going all-out again. Let’s just hope this one lasts. What do you think?

Brides Embrace Grey Wedding Dresses After Kim Kardashian’s Vogue Cover

She is not exactly known as a high-fashion icon but it seems that notorious Vogue cover really has given Kim Kardashian some of the credibility she craves, along with some fashion kudos. eBay has seen a mammoth 260%* surge in sales of grey wedding dresses since Kim Kardashian’s recent appearance on the cover of Vogue (with fiancé Kanye West), wearing a similar design.

 

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Despite growing rumblings about ‘Kimye’s’ upcoming ceremony in France, the chosen design for Kim’s wedding dress is still tightly under wraps. But it’s the stunning grey number she wore on the fashion bible’s April cover – with a sweetheart neckline and nipped waist – that British brides-to-be are coveting, proving that this surprising trend is one-to-watch this spring.

Credit: Vogue. (http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-cover/)

Credit: Vogue. (http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-cover/)

Muted grey tones, punchy floral designs, pastel blues and girlish greens were among the big hitters at the London Bridal Show in April, all prompting many women to reconsider the conventional white dress. Sales of these fashionable colours have similarly increased on eBay, with green wedding dresses up by 72%, blue gowns by 95%, and floral prints up by an incredible 107%*.

 

 

Quotes About Marriage

The problem with marriage is that it ends every night after making love, and it must be rebuilt every morning before breakfast. – Gabriel García Márquez.
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Believing in marriage and not in divorce is like believing in joint stock companies and not in bankruptcy. – Neil Ferguson

 

Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution? – Groucho Marx

 

Where there’s marriage without love, there will be love without marriage. – Benjamin Franklin

 

If I get married, I want to be very married. – Audrey Hepburn

 

When you make the sacrifice in marriage, you’re sacrificing not to each other but to unity in a relationship. – Joseph Campbell

 

When marrying, ask yourself this question: Do you believe that you will be able to converse well with this person into your old age? Everything else in marriage is transitory. – Friedrich Nietzsche

 

Every good relationship, especially marriage, is based on respect. If it’s not based on respect, nothing that appears to be good will last very long. – Amy Grant

 

I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. – Rita Rudner

 

My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me. – Winston Churchill

 

Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.
– Martin Luther

 

Don’t marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can’t live without. – James C. Dobson

 

It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. – Friedrich Nietzsche

 

Let us now set forth one of the fundamental truths about marriage: the wife is in charge. – Bill Cosby

 

Do you know what it means to come home at night to a woman who’ll give you a little love, a little affection, a little tenderness? It means you’re in the wrong house, that’s what it means.- Henny Youngman

 

One advantage of marriage is that, when you fall out of love with him or he falls out of love with you, it keeps you together until you fall in again. – Judith Viorst

 

To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up. – Ogden Nash

 

If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one, go ahead, get married. – Katharine Hepburn

 

I’d marry again if I found a man who had fifteen million dollars, would sign over half to me, and guarantee that he’d be dead within a year. – Bette Davis

 

Never get married in college; it’s hard to get a start if a prospective employer finds you’ve already made one mistake. – Elbert Hubbard

 

A good husband makes a good wife. – John Florio

 

Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

 

When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her. – Sacha Guitry

 

For years my wedding ring has done its job. It has led me not into temptation. It has reminded my husband numerous times at parties that it’s time to go home. It has been a source of relief to a dinner companion. It has been a status symbol in the maternity ward. – Erma Bombeck

 

Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives. – Samuel Johnson

 

Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage. – Ambrose Bierce

 

Marriage is an adventure, like going to war. – Gilbert K. Chesterton

 

When a man opens a car door for his wife, it’s either a new car or a new wife. – Prince Philip

 

Men have a much better time of it than women. For one thing, they marry later; for another thing, they die earlier. – H. L. Mencken

 

There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends. – Homer

 

The first time you marry for love, the second for money, and the third for companionship. – Jackie Kennedy

 

There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded. – Princess Diana

 

Marriage is a series of desperate arguments people feel passionately about. – Katharine Hepburn

 

The true index of a man’s character is the health of his wife. – Cyril Connolly

 

Campaign Launched For Mothers To Be Included On Marriage Certificates

Wedding bride and groomI recently went to my local council with my fiancé to give notice to marry and was both shocked and appalled to learn that mothers are not included on marriage certificates in England. In Scotland and Northern Ireland mothers are included, but not in England. This essentially whitewashes women out of the history of their own children. Mothers carry their children for nine months and then go through the pain of labour and risk their lives to give birth to them, apparently this isn’t enough to be included on their marriage certificate.

It was upon reading this excellent guest post on Mumsnet by Ailsa Burkimsher Sadler that I decided that enough is enough. So I have signed her campaign and you should to. After all, without women the world would cease to exist. Yet the children that we have get a man’s surname slapped on them and then we are not even important enough to be included on their marriage certificate. As Alisa says in her blog post: “Did you know that marriage certificates in England and Wales include a section for the names and occupations of the fathers of the bride and groom, but the names and occupations of their mothers are not allowed to be recorded?

In Scotland and Northern Ireland information about mothers is included. Civil Partnerships also recognise mothers, unlike same sex marriages, which mirror their heterosexual counterparts.

‘So what?’ I hear some corners of the internet cry – ‘haven’t we got bigger fish to fry?’ But imagine you’ve brought up your child on your own – when the most important day of their life comes along you won’t be legally acknowledged, and the absent father will be. And if you’ve raised a child together, imagine that only he is considered important enough to give his blessing to the union. And it’s about more than a hurtful snub – it’s about the erasing of women from the civil and legal system of which marriage is a central part. We’re writing women out of history, and it seems indicative of a society where decisions are made by men to suit men. ”

Enough is enough: please also sign the petition so we can end the sexism. 33,000 people have so far. Thank you.

Catherine

Follow Alisa here: Twitter: @nameequality

 

Win Tickets To The National Wedding Show Autumn 2014

London Earls Court 26th-28th September  |  Birmingham NEC 3rd-5th October

Manchester Central 11th -12th October

The UK’s biggest wedding show returns to London, Birmingham and Manchester this autumn. With exciting feature areas, a breath-taking Catwalk Show and over 250 experts specialising in everything from stunning dresses to sparkling accessories, exquisite flowers to mouth-watering cakes and exciting entertainment to idyllic venues, The National Wedding Show is the ultimate destination for shopping, inspiration and wedding planning.

Stephanie Allin at Courtyard Bridal Boutique

Stephanie Allin at Courtyard Bridal Boutique

Take a seat at the spectacular Catwalk Show, where the latest trends and wedding themes are brought to life, featuring the latest collections from the nation’s finest designers, boutiques and retailers including Justin Alexander, Timeless Couture, Ivory & Co, Qiana Bridal, Katya Katya Shehurina, Berketex, Eliza Jane Howell and many more.

With suave groomswear from the likes of Moss Bros, elegant mother of the bride attire from Nigel Rayment, stylish solutions for your bridesmaids and bridal hair and beauty inspiration, the Catwalk Show is an unmissable experience for your entire bridal party.

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Young’s Hire

Head to the Bridal, Boutique and Designer Areas, which together house the largest number of dresses under one roof! Browse and try on more dresses than you ever imagined, in spacious changing rooms with no appointments necessary.  With 1000s of styles to suit every shape, style and budget, you are sure to find the dress of your dreams.

Don’t miss the Big Day Top 10 Tips in the Wedding Theatre, where the show’s host of experts will share invaluable advice on styling, hair and beauty, planning and much more in an exciting countdown featuring demonstrations and makeovers live on stage.

Whether you are looking for your perfect bridal bouquet or a striking centrepiece, head to the Designer Flower Market to discover a spectrum of colours and beautiful blooms from the nation’s finest florists.

Shop ‘til your drop and meet the experts from your favourite high street brands including Moss Bros, John Lewis, Sandals, Thomas Cook, Debenhams, House of Fraser and Virgin Holidays, who will be on hand to help you with everything from creating your gift list to planning your perfect honeymoon.

Round off an exciting day in the Vintage Tea Room, where you can relax and unwind with a traditional cream tea, or head to The Champagne Bar and toast to future happiness with a glass of bubbly.

Enjoy the show in star style by bagging yourself VIP tickets. This exclusive experience includes fast track entrance, reserved seating at the Catwalk Show, unlimited access to the stylish VIP Lounge, a complimentary glass of bubbly and a goody bag full of beauty products to pamper yourself in the build up to your big day.

Frost Magazine has teamed up with The National Wedding Show to offer two tickets to lucky readers and their ‘plus one’ the chance to attend the year’s most prestigious wedding event, absolutely free!

To be in with a chance of winning these fabulous tickets, To win follow @Frostmag on Twitter or Instagram, or like us on Facebook. Alternatively, sign up to our newsletter. Or subscribe to Frost Magazine TV on YouTube here: http://t.co/9etf8j0kkz. Then comment below saying what you did. Tickets are valid any day and are limited to one pair per winner.

 

For more information visit The National Wedding Show website www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk

Don’t worry, if you are not a lucky winner, you can still book in advance and save £3 off the door price*. To book, visit www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0844 874 0486. Bring a group of four or more and take advantage on our fantastic group savings.

*Advance ticket prices revert to the on the door price of £18 at midnight the day before opening

Autumn 2014 Diary Dates –

London Earls Court – 26th-28th September/ Birmingham NEC – 3rd-5th October

Manchester Central – 11th -12th October

For more information visit The National Wedding Show website www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk

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Twitter – @nationalwedding / #TNWS

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Competition end date is June 14th.

Wedding Shoes | The Wedding Diary

So I have bought my wedding shoes. It was pretty hard not to put that in capital letters, that’s how excited I am. Well, to be more precise, I have two pairs of wedding shoes. One high and the other (ahem) less high. I completely love the flat shoe trend and wear them all the time, just not on my wedding day. Especially as my husband-to-be is 6.3′. It would be nice to meet his eye on our wedding day.

When I first thought about buying my wedding shoes I was going to buy something quite traditional, a silver, gold or white high-heeled sandal or shoe. In the end I went for colour. A very bright pair of high heels, but comfortable high heels. Yes, there is such a thing. They are peep-toed and after the wedding I will post lots of pictures of them. In the meantime I will post pictures of my evening shoes. They are wedges with a little heel so should be good for dancing the night away. They are a cruise shoe from Hotter and are so comfortable. Far too comfortable for something so stylish. They have built-in underfoot cushioning, soft leather inners and a flexible sole.

The Evening Shoes For Dancing

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WEDDINGSHOECheck out the floral lining!

With wedding shoes you want ‘wow’ and comfort. Something that makes a statement, that won’t cause a lot of pain and that also makes the dress perfect. It is possible that no one will see your shoes, but you will know you are wearing amazing shoes. You could also get some pictures of them taken by the photographer.

I have sourced some amazing wedding shoes in this article so take a look. And remember, you can wear any shoes to your wedding, you don’t need specific wedding shoes, in fact, you will probably save more money if you keep away from the ‘w’ word.

Let me know what you think.

 

Split Second – Quick Divorces

Split second – quick divorces

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image credit: apdk

As the old saying goes, you marry in haste and repent at leisure. It is a piece of old wisdom, though, that many celebrities, in particular, appear to ignore. TIME magazine has even compiled a Top 10 list of short-lived celebrity marriages, with the clever intro: Forget “till death do us part” – these celebrities couldn’t even make it a year. Their headline heartbreak story is Kim Kardashian and NBA-player husband Kris Humphries, who headed for the divorce courts after just 72 days of nuptial nightmare.

Given that celebrities are constantly in the public eye – for good and bad reasons, it is inevitable that any romantic shortcomings are going to be highlighted more than your average Joe and Josephine. How else would gossip magazines survive without having any high-profile splits to fill their column inches?

But that’s not to say lightning-quick divorces don’t happen in the real world, too. In the UK you can get a divorce if you have been married at least a year and your relationship has permanently broken down. Once a petition for divorce has been filed the process can take only a matters of weeks or drag on for over a year, depending on the complexities of each case. If custody of children is a consideration or if financial settlements or the reason for the divorce in the first place is being disputed, then the process will obviously not be over in a split second. Routinely, the timescale will be affected by how crowded the Court’s calendar is as well as how cooperative both parties are.

Having a pre-nuptial agreement may also help smooth things long quite considerably. A recent divorce lawyers’ article on “quickie divorces” reported that these arrangements, often glibly referenced in conversations about the rich and famous, may soon become legally binding documents for all.  You can read more here: http://www.blasermills.co.uk/news-and-articles/news/a-quickie-divorce/

As things stand, it is still a widely held belief that should either party require the reassurance of a pre-nuptial agreement then there are clearly trust issues that need to be addressed before either party walks down the aisle.

But, without a shadow of doubt, they are becoming more popular. Clearly, you don’t have to have a Bentley or a luxurious retreat in the Maldives nowadays to warrant one. As the average age of first-time marriages continues to increase, couples tend to have more personal assets of their own which they are becoming increasingly keen to protect against if there are any hitches upon getting hitched. According to a new survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), 63 percent of divorce attorneys say they’ve seen an increase in prenuptial agreements during the past three years.

Clearly, there are obvious pros and cons and arguments for and against pre-nuptials, but it really does come down to the needs of the individuals involved, and whether you’re a couple where the heart rules the head or vice-versa.

The Least Romantic Quotes

Should Brand stick to the entertainment industry?

Should Brand stick to the entertainment industry?

“It’s sort of odd, isn’t it, because you can’t just maraud through life f**king whoever you like…which is a shame, because I actually could do that.” Russell Brand in 2010, when he was still married to Katy Perry.

“I’d be having sex thinking, ‘think of anyone, anyone else.'” Russell Brand again. This time on his sex life with Katy Perry.

“If loving someone is putting them in a straitjacket and kicking them down a flight of stairs, then yes, I have loved a few people.”
Jarod Kintz, It Occurred to Me

“Believing in marriage and not in divorce is like believing in joint stock companies and not in bankruptcy.” Neil Ferguson

“He has been Tom Cruise for 30 years. I know who I am and where I am and where I want to go, so I want to focus on that.” Katie Holmes, 6 weeks before she filed for divorce.

“I don’t believe in soulmates…the idea of it is beautiful, and very romantic to talk about it in a movie or a song, but in reality, I find it scary.” Vanessa Paradis, 5 months before her split with Johnny Depp.

“I rack my brain thinking “Why am I not out there playing the field? One of my buddies was like, ‘You have no idea what’s going on right now. You’re peaking on ecstasy and you’re watching television.” Zac Efron, 2 months before he split with Vanessa Hudgens.

“Being married means I can fart and eat ice cream in bed. Jen is brilliant. I’m really missing her.” Brad Pitt when he was married to Jennifer Aniston

Do you have a least romantic quote?