Wedding Websites - binge or cringe?

Afternoon ladies,

I thought I'd blog today about wedding websites because in the last few years, more and more couples seem to be adding them to their list of 'must haves.'

I'm certain, 10 years ago, no one had ever heard of a 'wedding website' yet today, there are a whole host of companies and sites out there helping you to create your own piece of virtual wedding heaven.

When considering the costs of invites, information cards, RSVP cards (etc etc!), it really is a great way of saving money and putting all of the necessary info in one, easily accessible place. Almost all of your guests are likely to have smart phones and internet access so it makes sense to have the Big Day details stored somewhere safe that guests can return to and even sign the 'guest book'! You can even get a website to match your invites!

Now, the only problem I can think of, is, as some of my friends have mentioned, the cheese factor. Some think wedding websites are an American idea, thought up to cause the bride even more stress! A place to boast about your wedding details and add photos showing a gorgeous happy, beaming couple to make the single friends jealous!

If you haven't already guessed, I think wedding websites are a fab idea and I have spent many hours at home getting ours ready!

My favourites are:


My Wedding (http://www.mywedding.com/)

Wedding Path (http://www.weddingpath.co.uk/)

The Knot (www.theknot.com)


Let me know if you're contemplating getting one, or if you already have!

Love TM x

Emmy Fever

Oh how I love watching the E! coverage of the award shows' red carpet.

Now I know its a tad late (sorry readers!) but I couldn't help blogging about this years' Emmy Awards. Guiliana Ransic, Kelly Osbourne and Ryan Seacrest are hilarious. I think in America its more common but I still find it funny to see them ask each celeb 'who are you wearing?' especially when the poor starlet can't remember the designer (or even better) can't pronounce the name properly! (see Monique Lhullier).

I also (shame) tend to watch the Fashion Police show after. If you haven't seen it, it basically involves the aging (but severly botoxed) Joan Rivers slagging off each red carper-walker in turn. Occasionally, the panel actually praise a style choice but, 90% of the time, the comments are a less than positive! There was also some controvercial mimicing of Lea Michelle's posing technique (done quite well actually - I don't see what all the fuss is about Gleeks!)

So who were the winners and loser in the style stakes this year. Red strapless 'fit and flare' styles certainly featured heavily as did the ever cool Marchesa designs (I still haven't figured out why Georgina Chapman married Harvey Weinstein). Kate Winslet arrived looking steely eyed, but one of my stabnd-out favourites must be new comer Charlie's Angels star Rachael Taylor (that cropped baby blonde hair - wow!).

Let me know who was your favoutite! Love TM x

Friday Inspiration

Urgh, what a miserable grey day (but fret not) we have some lovely images below to brighten it up!

I just love looking at images of weddings, the dresses, flowers and all the bits in between. Here is a selection of gowns from formal, modern to vintage and traditional. What is your dress like? Have you gone for something in keeping with your normal style or something a bit different?

Please let me know, I'd love to hear from you!

Love the mrs x

 

Why do we work?

Afternoon all, I hope you're well.

Having read an article today about a lady, Nicky Cusack who won £2.9 million on the lottery returning to work at Asda, I couldn't help wondering, 'why do we work?'

Is it because you actually enjoy what you do, the mental stimulation or the workplace camaraderie? Is it purely for the money, counting every penny (and every minute on the clock until home time?) Is it for something to do, because otherwise the boredom of sitting at home would take over? Or for some other reason altogether?



Nicky couldn't wait to get back to work at Asda



For me, I work for money. Pure and simple. Now, that might sound very shallow but, given the choice, I don't mind admitting that I would rather be at home or out doing something I love and having fun! Of course, the novelty very quickly wears off. I remember summers back at home from University from May until the start of Fresher's Week in September. The first few weeks would be amazing, catching up with 'home' friends and relaying the juicy details of nights out at the Student's Union but soon after, the monotony of Sky TV and lazy mornings starts to sink in.

It makes me wonder how retirement must feel. A few people I know have retired recently either through choice, age or redundancy. A few have found it really quite difficult to adapt to a slower pace of life and longer days without structure or deadlines. Some I know have relished in their new found freedom, taking up new hobbies, joining clubs or starting their own business.

If you've been on maternity leave, how did it feel for the month or so before giving birth when you didn't have the little one taking up your every waking minute but without the office and pressure of your boss?! Did you go back to work after maternity leave either full or part-time? Secretly, I think it would be lovely to do what you like, when you like. Perhaps it depends if your mind is naturally active (and you are easily bored) or you are able to happily occupy yourself with reading, the garden or cooking.

Please do let me know, I would love to hear from you!

Love, the mrs x