Want to save money? It's licked..

Did you know you can save on your Stamps for the invites? If you buy them now you'll still be able to use them later - The Wedding stamp is so new no one has seen them yet - it only came out this week and they are available in a self-adhesive booklet of ten stamps.

This Wedding stamp is denominated at the National Rate or N Rate and is currently at 48c. The N Rate means that if the National Rate changes, these stamps will then automatically be re-valued at the new National Rate, whatever that may be.

So stock up now in case An Post gets it's price increase between now and your big day!

You nose it'll be great...

According to the Guardian in the UK, 50%of brides would consider plastic surgery before their wedding... They are not alone a lot of people apparently are looking for a surgeon to perform a nip, a tuck or more before taking that walk down the aisle. Cosmetic surgeons and others report seeing many more wedding party members seeking procedures before the nuptials.

This bride, "R.L",. shopped around among surgeons for some pre-wedding surgery by reading doctors' websites for information about their training and background,. She then ventured to face-to-face interviews of three. Like picking her photographer or florist; one in particular impressed her with price, training, patient testimonials and a warm beside manner. "My nose was an absolute atrocity," says R.L., who works in marketing in New York City and just married a graphic artist.

"I knew I had to get it right this time," R.L. says. "When I went in for surgery, my nose was twisted, and the left side was collapsed so badly, I could not breathe through it. In the past, when a picture was taken, I made sure the photographer was far off or that only my good side was pictured. Once my nose was finally straightened, I couldn't believe I had been walking around so long, looking that badly." I suppose relying on a good photographer sometimes isn't enough for some people! [details]

The Surname Round...

Did you see about the New Zealand bride and groom who played 18 holes of crazy golf to decide on which surname to use?

Greg Marshall and Adrienne Foley wore their wedding outfits for the high stakes game.They agreed on the contest after Adrienne complained: "Why do they always take the guy's name?"

She got a hole-in-one on the 9th ; but after nearly a lifetime of practice - he got ahead at 17th and and won. [details]

He's THE best man...

As we all know, some people should be labelled and now there is a way but subtly with an unobtrusive use of Cuff links!

Indeed I spotted these "Best Man" cuff links for €29.95 in "Something Original" (tel 01-2887236) in the Stillorgan Shopping Centre this weekend - beside the Post Office and very near the bookshop.

It is a nice shop for home and "Gifting" - I never knew it was a verb - "a gift" always seemed so much of a noun... For those planning a wedding they also do place name holders, and other little knick knacks. I don't want to build it up - if you're in the area it's nice to drop in to, it's probably not worth driving 5 hours from Clonakilty to visit it!