Weddings
AToughTimeForRomance?
Whyshouldthecreditcrunchaffectlove’syoung(orslightlyolder)dream?
Webelievethatitshouldn’t,andinhonourofthat,we’vedecidedtoputour
moneywhereourmouthisandcoughup£1,000tooneluckycoupletowards
their2009weddingorcivilpartnership.
he average wedding now costs Why not tell us your story today? WeT
well over £20,000 –almost a want to hear about the most romantic
year’s wages for most of us, and with storiesout there!You can send them
ever-increasingprice rises, that is set to us via email at: voice@voice-
to go sky high. So, for any couple
media.co.uk or via snail mail to
£1,000 to spend at any of the Voice Voice, Newsquest, CardiffRoad,
wedding retailers, is going to go a Newport, S. Wales, NP20 3QN. You
long way.This competition is open can also surf to
to all couples who are planning on
www.wearevoice.co.uk
getting married during 2009, with the
winner to be announced in February Please include your telephone
2009.All you need to do, to be in number,names, age and address and
with achance of winning is write to the proposed date of your wedding.
us telling us about your love story. The winner will be announced in
How did you meet? Why are you Voice in March. Terms and
special? What have you overcome to Conditions apply.
get to your big day?
Termsandconditions: The closing date for entries is January 15th 2009 at 5pm. The £1,000 prize will be distributed
in cheque form made payable directly to aVoice wedding retailer.AVoice wedding retailer is an advertiser who
advertises within the September 2008 or January 2009 edition of the magazine. This amount can be paid in up to ten
cheques to the value of £1,000 in total. Cheques must total whole amounts, i.e. £100 not £99.99. The winner can
choose to spend the £1,000 however they choose towards their wedding or civil partnership, i.e. outfits, cake, venue,
etc. There is no cash alternative and the prize will not be given directly to the winning couple. Youmust be getting
married in 2009. The winner will be decided by the Voice team, and the Editor’s decision is final.
Hereisa LookLushhhh
sampleof OnyourBigDay!
nextyear’s
trends. If your big day is on the
horizon, you want to ensurePale pink place
that you’re looking your verycards, £1.99 for ten,
chocolate satin best, so why not go all the way
ribbon, £2.50 aroll, and make sure you look
pink rose petals, Lushhhh?
£24.99 for 150g box.
All fromGettingMarriedIn2009?
Situated in Newport,www.confetti.co.uk
If your big day is all booked up for 2009 then Lushhhh hair design offers a
Star by Julienyou really need to start thinking about it. What range of bridal packages which
Macdonald flowercolours are you going to go for? Have you are tailored to suit every
and sequin cocktailthough about styles and looks? Maybe not. So, budget and party size. Each
hairpiece, £20 from
Debenhamswe thought that we’d take the liberty of digging package includes afree
up the trends of weddings in 2009. consultation, afree trial and, ofBDL by Ben de Lisi
course, atipple of bubbly.lace ballgown £250,
Apparently,the meringue dress is out and the matching lace
fashion industry has slimmed down gowns to There are three saloncover-up £100, Jon
Richard atproduce softer silhouettes. These beautiful professional packages
Debenhams Lydiagowns are detailed with flowing layers and lace. available, the Bronze, Gold
pearl-effectHats and fascinators are also set to make a and Silver,with Stacey and her
diamante dropcomeback in 2009 -these add aparticular team able to make you look
earrings £15, Debut
sophistication to some of the gown designs that superb either in the salon orshoes £45 all from
Debenhams.you’ll encounter on the high street. the comfort of your own home,
and will work with you to
According to the wedding fashionishtas the make sure you look exactly as
colour trend for receptions in 2009 will be your dream wedding dictates.
yellow,oranges and pinks which will
complement the softer style of gowns Formoreinformationcall
wonderfully. 01633250304orpopin–you
canfindthesalonsituatedat
Short wedding gowns are still on-trend for 2009 33,ClythaParkRoad,
as well as less-harsh to wear dresses. Yes, ladies Newport.
–corset-style dresses are out and softer straps
and sleevesare in.
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