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OMG You're Engaged... As you may have guessed, this post is dedicated to the newly engaged. Firstly big congratulations on your engagement, it is a very exciting time for you. I am sure all of the questions are being asked like When is the big day?, Is your wedding at home or away?, How many bridesmaids are you having?, How many are going? and your like WOW hold on.... Am I Right?  To help you a little I am sharing some wedding planning tips from both myself and real brides who have been through it, I really hope you find it helpful. 💗On your wedding day, take a few minutes away from the party with your partner to chat and watch your guests. Take it all in, this is the day that you have planned and wished for.   💗Pick the top three things you're not willing to be flexible on and plan around their availability e.g. venue, wedding date. 💗Focus on the comfort of your guests, food, and entertainment. 💗Remember it is your wedding and not the ones you se...

b.tan is for everyone who believes tanning should be simple, it’s not rocket science after all. You may have heard of b.tan , it is the new to Ireland and it is here to make you Tanned AF. b.tan is an Australian tanning brand and it comes in a wide range of fake tan types and it  has 100% natural dha. b.tan is…… Image via b.tan website   I was kindly gifted some of the b.tan products and I have been trying them out. Although the products were gifted to me all opinions are my own.   Let’s get started with the products, I was sent the following products  from the range: "it’s love a daily moisturiser that gives you a glow"    "sweet sunset vibes"    a light gradual tan "cosmic candy glow" a medium gradual tan   "ain’t nobody got time for that" 9 minute tan The bottles are a generous size at 200ml and the price point is great, with products starting at €10.00. I love that each pr...

Are you a bride to be looking for some bridal wear inspiration? If your answer is Yes, then I have you covered. This post is in collaboration with  Nasty Gal   an online fashion brand. In this post, I am featuring three looks that I selected from their very fabulous bridal & occasion wear collection. The Nasty Gal  bridal & occasion wear collection  is a super  affordable range, with gorgeous looks perfect for day two of your wedding, honeymoon and also includes bridesmaids dresses. Nasty Gal also sell accessories and heels, perfect for finishing off your special outfit. There really is something for everyone in this collection. Nasty Gal started in a tiny San Francisco apartment stacked with killer vintage, a single laptop and an eBay account. Ten years later, we’ve outgrown that apartment, moved to LA, and today we’re bigger and better than ever. We now carry new clothing, shoes and accessories under our own label–all for gals who...

For this post, I teamed up with  Travel Counsellor-Mandy Walsh  to focus on all things Honeymoon planning.  Mandy celebrated 25 years in the travel business this month.  Tailor-making holidays & multi city adventures are Mandy's passion and making each trip personal to each client is of utmost importance to her.   With this level of experience and expertise, you can guarantee that you are in safe hands with Mandy and planning your Honeymoon will be stress free .  Choosing your Honeymoon location is just as important as choosing your venue, it is right up there on the list of importance.  It is your time away together from all the wedding planning and hype.          Mandy Walsh  receiving her award at the wedding Journal  reader awards  As a honeymoon specialist, Mandy can offer advice and tips on the best options available, with a host of exclusive destinations and servic...

Hello all, for this post, I am going to share some fabulous alternative hen party ideas. This post has been on my to-do list for a long time now, if you're stuck on ideas for something different then don't worry because I have you covered, from Gin School to Glamping and everything in between. These venues and activities will ease the stress of planning so enjoy the read. Organising a hen party can be a very difficult and tiring task. If you have been tasked as the hen party organiser you probably have a sense of the pressure already. My top tip is to make the whole planning process as easy as possible for yourself, especially if you're not used to planning and organising. The venue and activities that you choose will help take that stress away so ensure that you choose well. Also bear in mind that the Bride needs to feel special and relaxed. Even if there is mayhem going on in the background don't let her see it. Listoke Distillery & Gin School:...