It’s a ‘ribbons and bows’ dream to travel in a fancy car on your wedding day. But what about doing it a little differently? We take a look at what’s out there.

Horse and Carriage. The romantic Victorian horse-drawn carriage is just right for brides who want a classic fairytale wedding. After all, if Cinderella could have a shimmering, beribboned carriage drawn by frosty white horses, why can’t you?

Limousine. Imagine it - you are a movie star arriving at the church in a sleek stretch limousine, complete with red carpet, a complimentary bottle of bubbly and a skilled chauffeur to see that you get there on time! Your limo will also be decorated in ribbons to match your colour scheme.

Harley Davidson. For the rebel without a cause, a trip on a Harley may be just what you need to get your day off to a flying start! If you’re an avid biker, you could choose the self-drive option, but if you are a billowing bride in a ball-gown, you’ll probably need to choose the chauffeur-driven ‘hog’ with sidecar.

In order to get at the meat of this relationship question, it might pay to turn it around for a moment. Is there such a thing as unhealthy time spent together? For most couples, the answer is yes. There is a distinct line between time spent beneficially and time which can actually cause bad feelings and discord. But where is that line, and how can one partner know if that line has indeed been crossed? This is where open communication becomes essential.

Time spent together as a couple should be beneficial to both. Couples just starting a new relationship may want to spend every spare minute together, which may sound unhealthy to outsiders but both are getting and receiving the intimacy they crave. As long as you and your partner feel this bond growing stronger, the linear time spent together should be viewed as healthy or unhealthy.

There’s a lot going on during those first few weeks or months of a romantic relationship, so society’s rules rarely apply. Don’t be afraid to spend as much time together as possible during the earliest stages of a promising relationship.

Poets, singers and lyricists have all declared the beauty, joy and pain of love and now you have discovered you’re in love. You’ve finally met the man of your dreams and you just can’t wait to get engaged. Naturally the man in your life is going to give you an engagement ring: an undying symbol of love. The next question is : What sort of engagement ring do you really want?

Diamonds, so they say, are a girl’s best friend and a diamond ring is certainly the first choice for thousands of young lovers every year. This gorgeous jewel is reputed to bring peace and serenity to the wearer and it also signifies constancy, fidelity and innocence. The diamond is also reckoned to be the appropriate token or gift between estranged lovers … so if you had a bit of a bust-up with your boyfriend you might hint that a diamond could well help mend your broken heart. Wasn’t it Mae West who said ..” Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.”

The most elegant and fashionable hairstyle option for many brides with long tresses is the Updo. There are different types of Updo, and all of which require at least shoulder length hair. If you don’t have enough hair to put into a bun, you may opt to have hair extensions applied to get the same glamorous result. If you find that these styles are hard to do on your own, it would be best to have them done by a professional stylist or at least someone who has created this hairstyle in the past.

The first and most popular Updo is the Elegant Updo. This style is perfect for hair with two tone colors, a darker shade contrasting a lighter shade. Many brides having their wedding ceremony in a church choose this style as it is perfect for such a formal affair. The Elegant Updo is perfect for any wedding style, but it looks best with a bare shoulder. Brides with long, slender necks will look enchanting with this hairstyle, even without any hair accents.

As your wedding day approaches, you want to be sure that you look your best. For this reason, many brides book a facial appointment to get their skin in tip-top shape for the big day.  While a facial may not be high on your priority list, here are a few reasons why you may want to bump it up.

Fresh, Glowing Skin 

One of your skin specialist’s jobs will be to remove the dead skin from your face. This is done by exfoliation and will get rid of the dull, tired look that can often result from dead skin. The result is fresh, glowing skin that is naturally you - not from a bottle! He or she will also apply a moisturizer that will keep your skin soft and supple - even through all the stresses that wedding planning can bring.

Close-Ups

If you want close-up wedding pictures, you should probably not forget to book your facial. The specialist will remove any blackheads, dirt and oil that may be clogging your pores. These things are not attractive in a close-up wedding photograph which is why so many women get them done! In addition to removing this gunk from your pores, your facial expert will apply a toner or mask to help your pores close and your skin look stunning.