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The Most Magical Day of Our Lives – A Bride Over 40 Real Wedding
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The Opening of Oscar de la Renta’s Bridal Salon in London – Hosted by Mark Niemierko
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Finding True Love Online Dating – A Success Story for the Over 40s
Dave and Judi met online dating in August 2009 through eHarmony and, despite living 200 miles apart, became inseparable. Luckily their children, and even their pets, were more than happy with the union. After a proposal, which didn’t quite go to plan, the couple married 18 months later in a lovely country hotel on [...]
Wedding Day Gifts from Fabulous Fairy Factory
At Beautilicious40 Bride we spend hours researching and networking to find lovely things to share with our Brides Over 40 readers and whilst on our twitter page we stumbled upon Fabulous Fairy Factory who hand make the most amazing Fairies that would make perfect Wedding Day Gifts. Fabulous Fairy Factory can be found via Etsy [...]
Wedding Dress Shopping Experience – Glamour Bridal
The main criticism we hear from brides-to-be who are over 40 is concerning the whole wedding dress shopping experience. Many have been disappointed by it all and the initial excitement has soon turned to tears of despair. After receiving many emails from women over 40 who have had unfortunate experiences, we at Beautilicious 40 Bride wish to explore the wedding dress shopping experience in [...]
A Sussex Winter Wedding by Neale James Photography
Today we have pleasure in featuring another Real Wedding that was photographed by the talented Neale James. Since being directed to Neale’s website I must admit, I have become a bit of a super-fan. His images are breathtaking with lighting, perfect timing, and his natural documentary photography style. Every single wedding that he shoots [...]
Phase Eight for Brides Over 40 – Flagship Shop Opening and a Chance to win a £100 Gift Card
The High Street Bride is a popular choice among our Brides Over 40 readers and Friday 15th March was a very exciting day for Phase Eight as it marked the opening of their new London flagship store. The store is located centrally at 10-12 James Street, St Christopher’s Place, just off Oxford Street. We recently [...]
A Luxury Hen Party Idea for Brides Over 40 – The Wimbledon Championships
Events and Hospitality.com have brought to our attention another fabulous idea for luxury hen parties for our fabulous Brides Over 40 readers. Many of you are looking for something a little more upmarket and unusual so… What about a VIP package at Wimbledon? The Wimbledon Championships 24th June – 7th July 2013 The All [...]
The Opening of Oscar de la Renta’s Bridal Salon in London – Hosted by Mark Niemierko
Mark Niemierko, the leading event and wedding planner, recently hosted the who’s who within the UK’s wedding industry to celebrate the arrival of Oscar de la Renta’s bridal collection to London. The champagne and canapés reception was held within the famed American designer’s first London store, located on Mount Street, in London’s most elegant shopping [...]
The Galapagos Islands, Sailing and Benjy the Dog
This fabulous wedding was sent to us by Dorset Wedding Photographer: Linus Moran. It has a little bit of everything and was an absolute joy to edit. It began with a passion for sailing, a wedding theme stemming from a trip to the Galapagos islands and their dog Benjy playing a big part of the day too. This wedding [...]
A Luxury Hen Party Idea for Brides Over 40 – Henley Royal Regatta
As a Bride Over 40 you may prefer something a little different and upmarket for your hen party and what better way to celebrate than having a memorable day at the Henley Royal Regatta. Henley Royal Regatta Thursday 4th July to Saturday 6th July 2013 Riverside Lounge VIP Hospitality from £225.00 + VAT per person [...]
Ten Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer
When planning a wedding we can can sometimes be overwhelmed by budgets and endless suppliers and ideas. In my experience some things cannot be compromised or cut back and one of those things is wedding photography. Memories of your day that can’t be replaced. Something to look back on. Priceless moments captured. When I [...]
A Four Seasons Wedding and an Ian Stuart Gown
We recently introduced you to a fabulous Wedding Documentary Photographer, Neale James and today we have pleasure in featuring one of his Beautilicious40 Brides in our REAL WEDDINGS. Eleanor looks stunning in an Ian Stuart wedding gown walking down the aisle for a beautiful outdoor ceremony in the grounds of the Four Season Hotel in [...]
Introducing – Wedding Dress Designers – Belle & Bunty ideal for Brides Over 40, Mature Brides, Second Time Weddings
We are always on the lookout to bring you the latest styles for your wedding gown choice particularly those that veer slightly away from the traditional. Many of our Beautilicious40 Bride readers want something a little different and Belle & Bunty have an array of beautiful gowns that ooze elegance and glamour in a [...]
The Best of Both Worlds – A Handfasting Ceremony – Part 2
We recently featured the fabulous first wedding ceremony between Caito and Devin that took place in Bali – click here to view Six weeks after they returned home to Pittsburgh they held a Handfasting Ceremony and reception at the Frick Art & Historical Center for family and friends including both of [...]
Introducing Neale James – Documentary Wedding Photographer
Today we have pleasure in introducing you to our latest featured wedding business – Neale James who is a super talented Documentary Wedding Photographer. Neale James is based in Berkshire and accepts commissions throughout the UK, equally popular for weddings in London, Surrey, Hampshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Professionally photographing weddings for almost [...]
The Best of Both Worlds – Destination Wedding in Bali – Part 1 – Featuring a Bride Over 40
This delightful wedding was sent to us by the Bride and is featured in two parts. Caito and Devin live in Pittsburgh, USA and planned an amazing destination wedding in Bali followed by a ceremony six weeks later in their home town. The images are truly stunning and Caito describes the details of their [...]
Henry Johnstone Jewellers – Wedding Ring Exhibition
Henry D Johnstone Jewellers in Alderley Edge are delighted to invite you to a Wedding Ring Exhibition Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March 2013 Their specialists will be on-hand to offer you some ideas and advice towards choosing the right rings, over a ‘glass of champagne’. They will be exhibiting one the [...]
Isla Jean Bridal launches an Online Boudoir
To celebrate their first birthday as one of Manchester’s most desired wedding boutiques, Isla Jean Bridal have launched a brand new, interactive online boudoir. Just over two and a half years ago, luxury bridal boutique, Isla Jean began life as a market trader at a weekly vintage fair in Failsworth, North Manchester. Investing all of [...]
A Beautilicious Wedding from the Perspective of a Wedding Supplier – Cambell’s Flowers
Today’s wedding has been sent to us from Tracey Campbell from Campbell’s Flowers in Sheffield who specialise in vintage inspired seasonal flowers. It is lovely to feature wedding stories from a wedding suppliers perspective as it shows just how much work goes in to making the Special Day so perfect. Tracey says… [...]
Carolina from Phase Eight – Wedding Dress for Brides Over 40
Phase Eight introduce a new wedding dress to their 2013 collection which is now available to order on their website. Carolina is a beautiful embellished lace design wedding dress and is the epitome of romance. A floor length dress with tapework hem detail, lined lower half, high rise neck, and cap sleeves. [...]
An Intimate Wedding at Gretna Green – Bride Over 40
Ever since we launched the Beautilicious40 Bride website we have been inundated with emails from women over 40 that have been praising us for flying the flag for the older bride. One lovely bride, Julie, sent us the following email which says it all. “Hi Janet, Oh how I wish I had seen [...]
