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Here’s what you need to prep for a summer wedding

Posted on April 8, 2026 by jenny

Many of us have dreamed of our summer wedding since we were young. Whether that dream is a nature-centred ceremony held under the canopy of an oak tree, or a luxurious affair in the fanciest hotel you can imagine, it’s only when you really start planning the big day that you realise how much there…

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Win a copy of the DIY Wedding Manual

Posted on June 2, 2014June 9, 2014 by jenny

The DIY Wedding Manual by Laura Strutt is “packed with everything you need to know and creative ideas to help you achieve your dream wedding – from veils and cakes, to flowers and invitations”. The step-by-step guide to creating your perfect wedding day on a budget and I really wish this book had been around…

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Sew, Mama, Sew fabric giveaway

Posted on May 22, 2011May 18, 2022 by jenny

I thought I would participate in the Sew, Mama, Sew May Giveaway Day 2011. Up for grabs I have one metre of Royal Wedding fabric which I bought from my favourite department store, John Lewis. The fabric was produced to commemorate the wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton on Friday 29th 2011. I…

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Business cards – royal wedding edition!

Posted on April 27, 2011February 27, 2022 by jenny

I was very excited to receive some business cards today from moo.com I chose a variety of designs as I want to use them at BlogCamp, Cybermummy and with the swaps I participate in. We’re big moo fans and we used them for our wedding invites, place cards, cake stickers and thank you cards. The…

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Have you got a little Prince or Princess?

Posted on April 23, 2011June 5, 2018 by jenny

As part of the royal wedding celebration, Pampers is celebrating all little princes and princesses with their new (ridiculously cute) advert which is being aired next week and I have been given a top secret link so I can share it with you before anyone else sees it. Pampers have also set up a Flickr…

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London cupcakes

Posted on April 21, 2011April 18, 2011 by jenny

I’m excited about the prospect of the Royal Wedding next week. My husband has the day off work and my sister and niece should be coming to stay. I wanted to make something to commemorate the special day and I am proud to present my London cupcakes. I’ve used Union flag cupcake cases and my…

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Royal Wedding souvenirs

Posted on April 20, 2011May 18, 2022 by jenny

I don’t know what’s come over me but I can’t stop hunting out souvenirs of the forthcoming Royal wedding. I blame my grandmother who was a fervent fan of the Royal family and kept scrapbooks of Princess Di! Royal Wedding souvenirs I’ve picked up some great souvenirs including a Royal Wedding keyring from Cath Kidston:…

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Wedding memories

Posted on April 15, 2011 by jenny

We’re off to a wedding this weekend which reminds me of our own happy day. We first met in 2001 and got married in 2008. I’m not a big fan of weddings. I dislike big social occasions and think I sang at too many weddings whilst a member of the church choir. The £1 I…

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our wedding rings

Posted on September 28, 2008 by jenny

our wedding rings, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. I’m pleased to say I managed to walk unaided (apart from the arm of my cousin) down the aisle on Saturday. The day went really well, the weather was AMAZING and I was only 10 minutes late for the Church! We’re off on honeymoon to Scandinavia for…

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