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Alternative suits for the groom for your rustic, festival or vintage wedding.

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By Kate Beavis

 

So often we see amazing new dresses for the bride and even bridesmaids but what about something different for the groom? With more couples choosing an alternative wedding, whether it be boho, festival or vintage, getting a suit to match the look can be a tricky one.

Let us introduce you to 20th Century Chap, a vintage inspired menswear collection aimed at the dapper gent or the hipster groom.  Think Don Draper cool, with a bit of Peaky Blinders mixed in, with pieces that are closely based on the early designs from the 1930s-1950s.

The chocolate show returns for fifth anniversary edition

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Save the date: the chocolate show returns for fifth anniversary edition, 13-15th October 2017

For the fifth anniversary edition, the chocolate show, the UK’s biggest celebration of our favourite sweet treat returns to Olympia from 13-15th October. Attracting over 20,000 chocolate fans and foodies, the event showcases chocolate in all its forms, from bars and bakes to desserts, patisserie, ice cream and truffles. 

 

Celebrate World Chocolate Day with Elizabeth Shaw

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Today is World Chocolate Day, the day for chocolate addicts to indulge in their favorite chocolate, whether it may be milk, dark or white. Devoted to making every moment special, the chocolate experts, Elizabeth Shaw have a selection of delicious, decadent chocolates that will leave your craving for chocolate completely satisfied. 

 

Chocolate producers since 1881, Elizabeth Shaw are passionate about creating original and irresistible treats to be enjoyed. Elizabeth Shaw has always been dedicated to making chocolates that friends and family can enjoy together, which is why they remain a perfect gift for Mother’s Day and Easter. 

 

Chocolate traditions around the world

Chocolate is consumed, enjoyed and celebrated across the globe. From those that treat themselves to their favourite bar at the end of a long day, to the true chocoholics counting down to their next fix. All around the world, countries create their own chocolate traditions and we at Andrew James have rounded up the 6 best places for any chocolate lover to visit, and of course, sample their wares!

Italy

 

The Italians have a deep relationship with chocolate, with many considering it to be an aphrodisiac! As well as enjoying the more sensual aspects of chocolate, Italians are also Europe’s biggest fans of bitter chocolate varieties, especially those made with hazelnuts or a rich liqueur. 

 

Brightening up your hen party

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With all the wedding preparations underway and the highly anticipated Hen Party looming, the world is truly the bride-to-be’s oyster when choosing the perfect location in celebration of this occasion with her nearest and dearest.

A hen weekend away with the girls when the sun is radiating can be an absolute treat, especially in the UK, guaranteeing a memorable beginning to your celebrations. There are endless activities available to suit any type of bride that will now be explored to gain some essential inspiration.

Sodastream: booze-free mocktails!

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A wedding's not a wedding until the bar is in full swing but for guests that don't drink and are stuck on orange juice or Diet Coke as (and to be fair it's easily done) the happy couple hasn't thought about the virgin drinks until the last moment it can be a long night!

Whether you're the designated driver, under-age guest or just prefer not to drink, options at the bar can be very limited. With many couples spending hundreds of pounds on expertly mixed drinks its a shame not everyone gets to enjoy the fun - especially when there are so many opportunities to go booze free. 

7 tips to show off your engagement in the perfect post

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A marriage proposal is an important milestone in any relationship and for many it’s the perfect opportunity to tell the world about your engagement and show off a sparkling new diamond ring on social media.

National jewellery retailer, Beaverbrooks recently found that 42 per cent of millennials now take an ‘engagement selfie’ to share on social media, with 87 per cent admitting that it was ‘important’ for them to look good in the snap. 

What flowers are best for weddings?

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Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! As an online gift retailer, at Find Me a Gift we simply love choosing and giving presents, whatever the occasion! From weddings to birthdays, anniversaries to thank you gifts, we adore delivering happiness and spreading joy through that perfect well-thought out present idea. However, now we’re in the middle of 2017’s wedding season, we’ve decided to turn our attention away from bedding sets, crock pots, and other traditional wedding presents that are bound to be on the bride and grooms gift registry list, and started thinking of that essential element of wedding decoration- flowers.

Understanding Ring Size

Understanding Ring Size

Getting engaged is a sweet and momentous life occasion. Some couples talk and come to an agreement about when is the right moment for it to happen and it almost comes about naturally. Others like to have a surprise and fairytale element where they create a spectacular setting, choose the ring themselves and present that there and then to their prospective life partner. Of course to do it that way, in a setting such as a wonderful cliff top is the stuff of dreams and you'll no doubt have your partner swooning at your feet in awe of your efforts. To achieve that is no mean feat and it does require minute and specific planning. The biggest effort will go into choosing the ring for your partner behind their back.