Matrix Nails

I am excited and delighted to be able to introduce to you Matrix Nails.

Gillian Hay who owns and runs Matrix Nails is not only great fun, but a fantastic Nail Technician.  I have personally had my nails done by Gillian a couple of times now and they have been fantastic.  

My own experience is that I had acrylics done with a neutral Gellux polish, after 2 weeks (no breaks or chips! ) I went back, instead of infills, Gillian spent quite a while filing them down and applying the most gorgeous purple Gellux.  I had that set of nails on for a total of 4 weeks and 2 different colours of Gellux, which didn't chip or lift the whole time.  Now to put that into context, I am the worlds worst for not using the oils, never use rubber gloves for dishes or housework and generally quite heavy handed, those nails managed to withstand 4 weeks of ME! 

I have so many photo's of Matrix Nails work that there seems to be way to many to show on here, visit their website for lots more, but in the meantime here is a taster.

Gellux gel polish which is a high gloss,fast drying and hard wearing alternative to nail polish. You do not have to worry about accidentally chipping or smudging your manicure. Gellux lasts approximately two weeks,protecting your natural nails from damage allowing them to grow. Perfect for fingers and toes.

Matrix Nails can design bridal nails to compliment your bridal gown,theme or colours and offer a similar for service for bridesmaids with a huge range of colours in gel polish.  Let's not forget the Mothers of the Bride and Groom, and last but not least our little flower girls with their little polish.

Price List: 

                              French £18
                              Coloured and nail art from £25
                              Gellux polish £15 (with sparkle £18)
                              File and polish for flowergirls £5

Also available are pearls, swarovski crystals, diamonds and bows are also available as fabulous accessories.

Matrix Nails are based in Bishopbriggs in Glasgow and provide mobile services or you can visit her at her home Salon if this is more suitable.

I am so impressed with Gillian at Matrix Nails I have included some of her testimonials here are a couple:

"I have been getting my nails done by Gillian at matrix nails for months now, and I know I wouldn't go to another salon or technician now, based on the quality of the nails and the variety of what I can have done with the help of Gillian."

Geraldine Dolan, Glasgow

Gillian @ Matrix nails, is by far the best nail technician I have ever come across. I have never had a set of acrylics that stayed on and I was happy with before I found Matrix nails. From the first visit, I remember asking, what is this step, what is that step, I've never had that done before, etc. The result, my nails were gorgeous and not only that they lasted and I was able to have in fills done, when it came time to have them off, they were all still in place. I have continued to have my acrylics and they are always the same, perfect! Gillian is very person centred and will design to suit the occasion, personality or mood, so I always have something different each time I go, her portfolio is extensive and as I say, she is happy to personalise. I was particularly impressed with her attention to hygiene and also detail, very impressive! I have also more recently had the Gellux polish which was a fantastic alternative on my own nails, the gellux, its gorgeous, shiny, and lasts for ages. I have no hesitation in recommending Gillian, I can guarantee any new client will be 110% satisfied, and will become a returning customer. Thanks Gillian, you are stuck with me and my nails  Katey Jamieson, Bishopbriggs

There are several ways that you can contact Gillian at Matrix Nails.

If you have a question regarding treatments, enhancements or whether you wish to book an appointment.

Please feel free to give her a call on:- 07522480146

or drop her a text, if she is busy and she will call you back as soon as possible.

You can also contact her via email @  gill_hay@btinternet.com

Or alternatively you may also catch up with her on facebook ! 

Beauty Weddings Product Reviews

It's been a busy time over the past few months for Beauty Weddings and we are in full swing of the wedding season.   Whether you are getting married in 2012 or in the next couple of years we can help with your planning and accessories.


Over the next few weeks, I will be reviewing a variety of products that may provide you with inspiration and ideas for your wedding needs.  


There are some very exciting things to have a look at and every product I have tested myself, so you can be sure that the review is honest and reliable.


Also Beauty Weddings website is getting a complete redesign, which I am very excited about, it will be more interactive and user friendly, as well as special offers and competitions coming up in the future.   Its all very exciting stuff.    I am happy to share with you the new banner for our new website

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Planning Your Wedding - Part 6 After the Wedding

All your hard work planning and organising has now reaped its rewards and the wedding is over and you are now a married.   You may have had your honeymoon, so what now?   Many couples don't realise just how intense the whole planning of a wedding can be until its all over and you might be feeling a little deflated and at a loss of what to do next. 


There are still some things to be done, your photographs will be ready to view and your favourite images need to be chosen, your thank you notes need to be sent out to your guests, your dress needs to be cleaned and stored, it's time to tie up the loose ends as life returns to normal.


Photographs & Video
Whether or not you had a professional photographer and videographer, you will still have hundreds if images to go through and you will have fun doing this, choosing your favourites and creating your wedding album.    Watching any videos that may have been taken throughout your day, you will see many things that you missed, this is a fun part of reviewing your day and over the coming weeks you will look back fondly on your day.

There are a number of ways that you can let friends and family have a copy of your favourite images, one of mine was to create a photobook from Kodak Galleries . This allowed me to upload my favourites and create this delightful photo album for our parents and family.  Not only is it affordable (starts from £5.99) it is a wonderful keepsake.  I also made an extra copy for myself so I could show friends and colleagues.  This allows you to show off your images without your wedding album getting worn and possibly damaged. It also allows you to include images that maybe friends and family have taken too.


Thank You Notes/Cards
You have hopefully taken careful note of the gifts you have received and from whom on the run up to and just after the wedding.  It's so important to do this, after all, your guests have taken the time to think about and choose a gift for you.  It's only right that you thank them properly after the wedding.   There a whole range of ways that you can do this, you can buy pre printed notes, but I always think it is nicer to add a personal message to each guest.  You might get stuck with what to say, here are a few ideas .

Whatever you choose to do, try and send these out within a month of your wedding, don't leave it too long.


Dress Cleaning
Many dry cleaners will offer to clean your dress, wrap it and box it up for you to store, the cost can be from around £65 upwards, depending where you get it cleaned.   The cleaners should be insured and reputable and take advice from friends and family who may have used them in the past.   What should you expect?  Your dress should be cleaned by an expert team, pressed and folded into acid free tissue paper, to avoid discolouration of the fabric then placed in a specially made box to protect your dress from light but allow the fabric to breathe.  I know that this might seem like another expense, but the likelihood is that you have spent a significant sum  of money on your dress, it's not a huge sum to pay to have it cleaned.

I will share with you what I did with my dress although I would not recommend it as a normal course of action.   My gown cost £1200 and after the wedding it had red wine stains, fake tan stains and under the train was grubby.    One evening about a year after the wedding I had the mad idea of putting it in the washing machine!   I turned it inside out and rolled it into a ball, put the washing machine on a gentle wash, after they cycle was finished I took it out and it was absolutely fine, I hung it up on a coat hanger to dry over night.  The next morning it was like new again (phew!!). It is now stored away in my wardrobe.   As I said before I took a risk with my dress and have to say that 45 minutes  it was in the machine were the longest of my life!  Would I do it again?  Not in a million years, which is why I will always recommend having it cleaned professionally.  I got lucky, but I do know that if it had gone horribly wrong I would have been devastated.


So what next?
All your loose ends are now tied up you have found a home for all your gifts and life is settling down.  If you are still feeling at a loss, take on a new project like decorating a room, taking up a new hobby (or picking up an old one), catch up with friends, invite them round for dinner.  Most of all spend quality time with your new spouse, after all that's what the whole event was all about, both of you starting your new life together.


I hope you have enjoyed our series on Planning Your Wedding and that you have picked up some useful hints and tips along the way.   Beauty Weddings are here to assist, advise and guide you through one of the happiest and exciting phases in your life.   Don't get married without us! 

Planning Your Wedding - Part 5 The Wedding Day

The big day is here at last! This is your day, where you and your future spouse start out on your new lives together as a married couple.  This is a day of celebration and it should start as it means to go on.

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For the Bride
Get up early, shower and have a light breakfast.   Breakfast on today of all days will be the most important meal that you eat, as it could be hours before you get to eat or drink again, and this will provide the much needed energy you are going to need.  

Do not start stressing about things that might be going wrong, there is very little that can't be sorted, replaced, rearranged in the worst does happen.  My previous post titled It's my wedding day what could go wrong addresses this.  What you need to do is delegate and it will be taken care of.





Enjoy having your hair and make up done, have a glass or 2 of bubbly but not enough to get your tipsy, you don't want to remember your wedding day for the wrong reasons! 





Cherish the moments when getting dressed, if you are calm and relaxed you will be surprised by just how emotional and special the moment can be, as you share a special moment with your friends and family, and remember those who maybe can't be with you, in the last minutes before you make a life transition by creating a family of your own.


Many brides have a few jittery moments in the hours leading up to the wedding, this is the day that you have been meticulously planning and organising and its finally here and you start to panic hoping that it all goes to plan,  just take a moment, take deep breaths and it will pass. Everyone knows what they should be doing, trust them to get on with it.


You are dressed, have your flowers in your hand and you look and feel beautiful, the car has arrived and its time to go. (or if getting married in the venue, its time to join your guests! )    Before leaving, take a deep breath, relax and SMILE.  


Walking down the aisle can be a very emotional moment, no matter where you get married.  The ceremony may be the shortest part of the day but it is the most important and most meaningful part of the day.  When you say your vows to each other, face each other and look into each others eyes, its each other you are making those promises to, to the celebrant.     I have seen so many couples over the years that don't look at each other when saying their Vows, they have missed out on such a special moment where it feels as if it's only the 2 of you in the room.   I know that sounds soppy and romantic, but isn't that how it should be on your wedding day?  The rest of the day is going to go past in a flash, enjoy every second of your wedding ceremony that you can.


The Groom

Exactly the same as the bride: get up early, shower and have a light breakfast.


You should have everything ready the night before so that there is no last minute panics, your attire is hanging up and ready to wear (Tip  if you have a new shirt wash it a few days before - this will avoid any irritation caused by over starched collars and smell fresh too!)  You have the rings, your speech prepared, never leave it to the last minute, have everything laid out the night before that way you won't forget anything.


Avoid going to the pub before the wedding, have 1 or 2 of course, but don't get drunk,  there will be plenty of time for that later on in the day.   This is your wedding day too, enjoy every moment of it.

At the ceremony, when you hear the music begin, turn and face your bride as she walks down the aisle towards you, it's okay to shed a tear when you see her, you are making the woman you love your wife in just a few minutes and the moment can be very emotional.





As she arrives at your side, tell her how beautiful she looks and that you love her, she will appreciate it more than you will know.






After the ceremony if you plan on drinking, try not to consume too much before making your speech, nothing worse than a drunken groom trying to tell his new wife how lovely she looks as he tries to stay upright.  I don't think I have every come across a Groom who isn't nervous before making his speech.  Hoping that he has covered everything and has practised enough.   If you make a mistake just laugh it off.  My husband referred to me as "my bride to be & I"!  which resulted in much heckling from family and friends, we just laughed it off, what he was meant to say was "my wife and I".  I still tease him about it sometimes.


Dinners over and now its time to party... enjoy.


Both of you
When you say your vows to each other, face each other and look into each others eyes, its each other you are making those promises to, to the celebrant.     I have seen so many couples over the years that don't look at each other when saying their Vows, they have missed out on such a special moment where it feels as if it's only the 2 of you in the room.   I know that sounds soppy and romantic, but isn't that how it should be on your wedding day?  The rest of the day is going to go past in a flash, enjoy every second of your wedding ceremony that you can.



The Ceremony is over, it's time for photographs, videos, cocktail reception, wedding breakfast and of course the wedding reception itself.   You will probably only come together occasionally throughout the rest of the day as you mingle with your guests and pose for many more photos as the day progresses.   Take time out with your new husband for half an hour, whether that's finding a quiet spot in the venue, going for a short walk in the grounds or going to your room, just to enjoy a few precious moments of quiet and share your thoughts on the day so far.


Enjoy every moment of your wedding day, it about both of you and the promises that you make to each other as you start out on your married life together.






Next Week:  Planning your Wedding - Part 6  After the Wedding

Planning Your Wedding - Part 2 The Bridal Party

Planning Your Wedding - Part 2

The Bridal Party

Your bridal party are the ones who will be the biggest help and support to you on your wedding day, it is so important that you get this right.    When trying to decide it can bring up all sorts of issues and pressure from the family, and before you know it there can be tension generated.     

First and foremost, This is YOUR wedding!     Couples can get tangled up in the thinking that they have to have their 2nd cousin etc as a bridesmaid, usher etc.    No you don't!  You can have whoever you want, and it really shouldn't be up for discussion with anyone else.  

Brides attendants

Your Maid of Honour/Chief Bridesmaid is one of the people that you will rely on most.  So its is vitally important that you choose wisely,  this person will most likely be the one who you will laugh, cry and rant with during your planning process, they will be honest but never condescending when you ask for advice and will listen when you are just talking weddings!     Whoever in your mind fits that description is the person you should choose.   

Your Best Maid really has a joint role with your Maid of Honour doing all of the above and should have similar qualities, this person will also be responsible for the younger attendants on the day up until the end of the ceremony, but they will also be looking after you.  

If you are having more bridesmaids/flower girls have who you want to have, you don't have to have your nieces or cousins, this is your wedding you can have all your best friends if that's what you want.   

Whoever you choose, someone, somewhere is going to feel put out.   You have to be clear right from the outset that whatever decisions you make in the process of planning your wedding, they are Your decisions and they should be respected.   It's all to easy to lose sight of what your wedding is all about while others wound up.  

Grooms Attendants

The Best Man!   This is the grooms choice, it can also be a difficult one.  The Best Man is responsible for ensuring that the Groom gets dressed, and turns up on time and also have the responsibility of looking after the rings until they are safely deposited on your fingers.!  Some grooms will choose their best friend or brother and what if the bride to be doesn't like that person, well that's where compromise comes in.  That person is important to the Groom, it is his wedding too, so why shouldn't he have the person he chooses.

Ushers/Groomsmen

These again are the Grooms choice, he might just want all his best friends to be at his side, or if he has brothers he might want them, he can give them jobs to do on the day so that they feel included and valued in being chosen to stand by his side on what will be one of the most special days in his life.

How to get the best out of your Bridal Party

Now you have selected everyone, what does that mean for you and for them.  For you its the people who are going to be with you every step of the way, until you say I Do.   For them its special, and they will want to do what they can to help.   Have everyone involved so that they feel included in the planning process.  Delegating some tasks, giving your party roles on the day itself can make your planning so much easier.  

For example you could ask the most confident of the Groomsmen if they will be MC for the day.  That would be ushering guests into the ceremony venue before the bride arrives, announcing the speeches, just being the voice of the day.  Make sure you give plenty of notice that this will be his job, not 2 days before the wedding!

You could assign the role of the younger members to hand out Orders of Service as guests arrive, or at the wedding breakfast instead of having favours on the tables, have the youngsters pass them out personally.  They will be wearing their lovely outfits, why not let them show it off.

You could ask if they would like to do a reading at your wedding ceremony? this can add that extra special touch to their role.  

This is your Wedding Day, the day that you make your promises to each other and share the love that you have for each other with your friends and family, making it a day to remember. 

Next Week - Part 3   Choosing your suppliers

Planning Your Wedding - Part 1

Planning Your Wedding - Part 1

Setting the Date & Finding your Venue

This part of your planning can be the most time intensive and probably one of the most stressful in planning your whole wedding.  There are various things that you have to take into consideration before doing anything.  Breaking your planning down into workable parts is the most effective way of making sure that your plans are as organised as possible.

Okay here are things that you need to consider.

• What type of ceremony do you want?  Religious, Civil, Humanist, Pagan (indoors/outdoors?)
• What time of year do you want to get married? What season?
• Approximately how many guests do you want to come to the wedding - this is a ball park figure at this stage, I will explain later why this is important.
• What type of venue do you want?  A hotel, country house, marquee, pub, back garden etc
• Very important What is your budget for the wedding?   you must be realistic as costs can spiral out of control very quickly.

Now lets look at things a little more in depth.

Religious Ceremony

Having a religious ceremony is the first choice for many couples who want to have a traditional wedding or whose beliefs require it.  This means that you have to take into account other factors.

• Is there a wedding venue (of your choosing) reasonably close to where the service will be?
• Can it accommodate all your guests?
• Will you have to provide transport for your guests to get there? (coach - do they have availability on that day?)
• Are both venues available on the same date?

You may need to go back and forth between the venues and transport providers to make sure that they all have the same date that they can accommodate you with.

Civil Ceremony

There are 4900 licensed wedding venues in the UK which can be found here   This option means that you can  get married and have your reception all in the one location, and for a lot of couples this is the ideal option, as it  cuts down on  costs (unless your are getting married in the Registry Office of course).

Humanist Ceremony

Marriage by a Humanist Celebrant is becoming more and more popular by couples.  What is  Humanist Wedding?  A Humanist Wedding isn’t religious, but it is saying important things about you  and what you believe, your values and your ethics. It’s about publicly making serious vows and promises which mean something to you, and which are legally recognised and legally binding. All this doesn’t mean that the Ceremony has to be dull and boring – far from it. It should be full of joy and laughter, and have the music and readings, which mean something special to you as a couple. You’re free to ask friends and family to take part, not just as bridesmaids and best man, but to take an active part in the ceremony by reading or speaking if you’d like them to.  Your wedding can be almost anywhere (as long as it’s safe and dignified) and can be on any day and at any time you wish. Source   

At this point in time Humanist Ceremonies are only legal in Scotland (except Civil Partnerships) and must be supplemented by a Register Office wedding in England and Wales.

Pagan Weddings (Hand fasting)

This is a traditional wedding that goes back to ancient times and was traditionally called hand fasting.  This is due to the tradition that the wedding ceremony would start by "bonding" a man and a woman who wanted to get married by tying their hands together with a red cord and after one year they would then be recognised as husband and wife.   These days this isn't a requirement and the Pagan wedding can be a lovely ceremony.  As with Humanist ceremonies, this isn't legally binding and must be supplemented by a Register Office wedding.

When to get married.

Think about this carefully.  The "peak" wedding season is normally May to September and December of each year.  Expect to pay more for your venue during these times.  It can really help your budget to get married outwith these months.  Even consider the day of the week to get married.  You will ultimately pay more for a Saturday wedding.  Many venues will do deals during the quieter months and you will get much more for your money just by having your wedding a month either side of the "peak" season or even midweek.  Unless you have your heart set on somewhere, shop around, you will be surprised what deals can be done.  Other money saving tips are :  you might be offered a "package" from the venue, can this be broken down into elements that you can do yourself cheaper.   For example; table centrepieces - can you provide your own?   How much do they charge for linen? Can they incorporate your own colours? Will they charge extra?  Its likely you can do those elements yourself for less. (in most circumstances) 

How many guests

At this point its not necessary to have exact numbers, a guestimate will do.  This will allow you to find out if your desired venue is able to accommodate the amount of guests you want to celebrate your special day with you.  If it can't,  you may have to rethink your options and consider other venues.  It will give you an indication of the total cost of hiring your venue, your wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.  Many hotels will give you the honeymoon suite (if there is one)free of charge or a room to change/store wedding gift.  They will often give special rates to any guests who might be staying at the hotel/venue on the night of the wedding.  Bear in mind the greater the number of guests the greater the cost.

Type of Venue

This is purely a personal choice, you might have your heart set on a country house, a city centre hotel, local community centre or even a marquee in the grounds of the local pub.  

Remember, you will have to leave deposits which are usually non refundable so choose carefully.  Take time, do your sums and make sure your can afford it, this will save a lot of headaches later.  Make sure you give yourself enough TIME, whether you want your wedding in 3 months or 3 years time, you need to make sure that you are able to pay for it  by the time the wedding comes around. Remember suppliers won't wait for payment until after the wedding they will want it settled in full either a few weeks before or on the day.  Avoid disappointment by budgeting carefully.

Next Week - Planning your Wedding Part 2 -  The Bridal Party!  

Not to be missed - Planning your Wedding - step by step!!!

Congratulations, you have had the romantic proposal (hopefully! ) you have a gorgeous ring on your finger, all your friends and family are so excited for you and you feel on top of the world.   So what's next?

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It's time to start putting the wheels in motion to plan your wedding, one of the biggest days in your life, when you are making promises to each other and starting out on your new life together as husband and wife.   But where do you start!   There are tons of websites out there that will give you ideas and tips, but that can seem so overwhelming.    Over the coming weeks I will be covering the main tasks for your wedding planning step by step.  Of course it does help to have a wedding planner/coordinator, but remember if you are set on doing it all yourself, most planners will give you the initial consultation free of charge,  at least you can bounce some of your ideas off them or even gain a few of your own for your forthcoming plans.  Even if you don't take up their services at the end of the day, the meeting can be a very useful exercise.   But also remember they can be a really valuable source for suppliers,  that not only go the extra mile, but are reliable too.

Over the next few weeks, I will be covering everything from the process of how to set the date  - you may think that's the easy bit... it's not and can be the most time consuming part of all your planning, finding the right venue for you, catering, flowers, dresses, cars etc.  and how to bring them all together so that your day goes off without a hitch.

Make sure you don't miss the first instalment this Friday 16th March 2012

It's my Wedding Day....what could go wrong?

I don't think I have met a bride yet (including myself on my own wedding day) when I was paranoid that something was going to go wrong.   Of all the days this is one where you want it to be perfect.    But such is life, mishaps DO happen, its how you deal with them that's important.

So what could go wrong on your special day?

1. You are up bright and early, feeling excited as well as a little nervous, this is perfectly natural, but what you need to do is EAT and DRINK (not alcohol!!)   Have a proper breakfast as this will set up you up for the long day ahead, what will happen if you don't...you are likely to Faint or feel Dizzy especially when saying your vows.

2. Your flowers arrive and they aren't what you ordered, first don't panic, get onto the florist right away and Delegate someone or let your wedding coordinator go along and get the correct flowers from the florist, don't wait for them to be redelivered.  When you order your flowers take a photo of them so you can have a record of what it is you wanted them to look like and in the case of a slip up, the florist can make amends right way.

3.  To avoid any unsightly stains on your dress from spray tans etc, get your tan done 2 - 3 days before the wedding, this will allow any excesses to be showered off properly before the big day, but should you get a bit of staining on your dress as you are putting it on or before you leave use stain removal wipes or unscented gentle baby wipes and DAB don't wipe.    Something that happened to me at my own wedding, red wine got spilt down the front of my dress, don't panic just get yourself immediately to the ladies room and run the offending stain under cold water, then dab it dry.  

4.  Some guests don't turn up or others who didn't RSVP turn up, venues are accustomed to that, if you have a wedding coordinator they will just fix the problem, rearrange the table settings to accommodate, you won't even know anything about it.  If you don't have a coordinator make sure that your MOH is aware of your table plans and she will be able to sort out the problem for you.  It's not a big a deal as you might think it is, this kind of thing happens all the time.

5.  The car breaks down on its way to pick you up or on the way to your wedding, panic starts to set in, don't  worry it's a little glitch, the car company should be able to replace the car, if not the worst case scenario, call a taxi!  just make sure that someone calls ahead to the venue to let them know that you are running a little late and the reason why. 

6.  A brides worst nightmare tripping as she goes up the aisle!  Don't get upset, make light of it and make a joke of it, it will break the ice and your guests will forget it happened.

7.  The caters have got your menu selection wrong.  Okay this might seem the end of the world, but is it really?  It will be too late to do anything else about it at this point, so you may just have to go with what they have, as long as the dietary requirements of your guests are met.   Get your wedding coordinator or MOH to speak to the caterers discretely and calmly, let them know that its wrong and that compensation or reduction in the bill is required.   This is something that can be dealt with at a later date.

8.  The band doesn't turn up!   Most venues will have an "emergency" back up most likely in the form of a DJ, but its better than nothing,  you are unlikely to find a replacement band who can turn up at very short notice but a DJ can.   Go with the flow and worry about it later.

9.   Someone stands on your dress and rips it!!!   That can be an awful moment for any bride.  Make sure that you have your emergency wedding day kit with you (your wedding coordinator will have one) and have someone put in some emergency stitches, along with a few strategically placed safety pins.  It will get you through the rest of the day, without worry.

10.  To help avoid all of the above,  the week before the wedding contact ALL your suppliers to make sure that what you have ordered is correct and what time things will be delivered and write it all down and who you spoke to and when.   If you have a wedding coordinator they will make sure all this is done for you and will liaise with the suppliers on your behalf to make sure that it all goes to plan.

The most important thing to remember is you are getting married and what that stands for, all the other logistics are just a part of the celebrations.  You are still going to be married after your wedding day and starting your new life together, that's what is really important.

Lomond Beauty

The week before you wedding is when you should be the least stressed (if there was ever a time to use a wedding coordinator this is it! )  and its time for you to be pampered to the extreme as you want to look and feel your best on your wedding day.


When will I find the time to fit it all in? you ask. Well you can have all your pampering done in your own home, and why not invite your bridesmaids along too, to enjoy the experience.  

A company I work closely with and can't recommend highly enough is Lomond Beauty.  Lesley is not only fantastic at what she does, she is professional, friendly and guaranteed to make you feel great. Lomond Beauty is available in the Dumbartonshire and Glasgow areas and provides a wide range of packages to fit any budget.


The products Lesley uses are of the highest quality, they smell great and will leave you feeling gorgeous.  Lomond Beauty offers services such as waxing using the PS Waxing System, this waxing system is clean, less painful and completely hygienic.

The massage treatments that Lomond Beauty provide are amazing and will leave you feeling relaxed and pampered, a must for any bride to be (or groom! ).   You can choose from a Swedish Massage which is an invigorating massage using a variety of techniques, to treat sore muscles, reduce tension and stress and help to increase circulation.


Or why not go for an aromatherapy massage, using specially blended oils to promote relaxation and a peaceful state of mind.


Don't forget your hands and feet, your hands will be on show a lot on your wedding day as your friends and family will want to see your new shiny wedding ring and your photographer will want to capture this too, Lomond Beauty can help make your hands beautiful for your special day.   A luxury pedicure will make your feet look great while you show off your gorgeous wedding shoes! 






There are a variety of packages designed for weddings at very competitive prices.  Check out the website for Lomond Beauty http://www.lomondbeauty.co.uk/ for more information on prices and packages available.  Or call Lesley today to discuss your requirements or make an appointment on 07875 367822

Beauty Weddings 2012

WoW!  What a fantastic start to the year for Beauty Weddings.   I think this Christmas and New Year has been the most romantic with so many proposals of marriage.    We have had alot of enquires and many initial consultations booked into the diary, so am very excited about the year ahead.    I feel that changing the range of services we offer has made a massive difference to how couples are responding to us, and of course much of the enquires have been because of word of mouth referrals (massive thank you to my previous clients and families for singing our praises)

The words "Wedding Planner" still instills that fear and doubt in couples and their families that its about having your wedding taken over and to be honest the recent programmes on television really aren't helping that image either.  (I won't name them but am sure you know the ones I mean!), and to anyone who is in this industry it really is cringe worthy and makes our job much much harder, especially when we spend so much time and energy dispelling those myths that we come in and take over, its simply not true!    A wedding planner helps you with your planning not take over, we help you with your decision making, we help by giving you choices that you might never have thought of yourself, we help with ideas and inspiration, we never take the decisions out of your hands and you always have the last say in all your plans.

At Beauty Weddings we offering a range of services that are available to view on our website www.beautyweddings.co.uk  which will cater to the needs of any couple who are in the planning process, our initial consultations are always free and we will come along and spend a couple of hours with you talking about your wedding and see where we can fit in to help make your day the way you want it.  Planning a wedding can seem on the face of it as fairly straight forward, until you start to dig a little deeper and realise that there is a huge amount to organise and coordinate to make sure that it all comes together on the day.  There are so many elements to a wedding it can seem very daunting even to the most organised person.

Have a look at our website, read our testimonials and give us a call or drop us an email and we can see how we can help.


We look forward to hearing from you!