Wedding Ideas Magazine - Issue 17

Here's a quick overview of what's in Issue 17 - May 2005

Dress Ideas

• Bright and Beautiful Dresses - Don't let tradition get in the way of you being a bold, bright and beautiful bride.
• Mother of the Bride Q&A - What mums should keep in mind when buying their outfits.
• Colourful bridesmaids - Our selection of the most stylish bridesmaids' dresses around.
• Finding 'the one' - Members of hitched recall the moment they found the dress of their dreams.

Accessory Ideas

• Groovy grooms - Make sure your man stands out in one of these gorgeous waistcoats and ties.
• Heavenly feathers - Delicate corsage, hair clip and bouquet ideas.
• Bridal necklaces - Diamonds and pearls for you or your bridesmaids.
• Tiara Store Q&A - Tricky tiara questions answered by the experts.

Hair and Beauty Ideas

• Beat the heat - Must-have make-up if you're marrying abroad.
• Perfect powders - Make sure your concealer and foundation stay put with one of these luxurious loose powders.

Stationery Ideas

• Place cards - It's the little things that make all the difference!
• Guest books - Let your guests share their memories of your big day.

Gift List Ideas

• 6 of the best... Luggage items.
• Alternative gifts - Ditch the toaster!

Reception Ideas

• 101 summer ideas - If you're planning a summer wedding, don't miss this!
• Table decorations - Tamryn Kirby looks at some stunning table centre ideas.

Planning Ideas

• Beat the Bridezilla trap! - How to keep calm and collected in the run-up to your wedding.
• Movie moments - Can your wedding really be like it is in the movies?
• A to Z of a happy marriage - Now the wedding is over, how do you nurture a marriage?
• Insider secrets - Planning tips from the wedding industry professionals.

Honeymoon Ideas

• Lisbon - Where rustic meets cosmopolitan.
• Tex-Mex - We take a trip to the Stetson State.
• New England - The place for all seasons.