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Dealing with the druncle.

Your wedding day is supposed to be the best day of your life, and the one thing that can leave a bad taste and that happens far too often is having to deal with the druncle. Alcohol, families that haven’t spoken in years, long-standing family feuds and the general Irish temperament can all lead to a nasty incident of violence at a wedding.

All is not lost though, there are a few practical steps that can lessen the chance of this happening, or lessen its impact if it does.

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Choosing an engagement or wedding ring is a big deal. Most married folks wear this ring for the rest of their lives. At least that’s the idea! Some couples like to upgrade the ring if and when they can afford it. Jewellers love this! But most couples are sentimental about their wedding rings, which means choosing the right one is important! The solitaire diamond is a classic which will never go out of style but there are some lovely options which look likely to very popular in 2017.

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Traditionally weddings were meant to be held in spring, and if you had lived in the 16th Century, everyone in your village would most probably have gotten married on the 1st of May in the local church. In the modern world though, your wedding could be anywhere, and anytime.

Winter weddings offer some advantages, venues are cheaper as it is “out of season”, and it is easier to find suppliers, caterers, photographers and all the other services you would need. On the other hand, winter weddings present their own sets of problems, such as the cold and wet weather and the early onset of darkness.

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Here at Avalon Precana Courses we love checking out new wedding trends. Some are clever and amusing; others are over-the-top or very expensive. Either way it is fun to keep up to date with what brides and grooms are doing for their special day. Having said that, there are just some wedding trends we’d like to see disappear into the history books.

1. Keeping Up With the Kardashians

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Flower boats

Wedding trends come and go. Some are gorgeous, like the current trend for florals and cacti in flower arrangements and bouquets. Others are less enthralling — like trashing the dress. But one trend we are loving at the moment is flower boats.

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If you’ve ever been a bridesmaid you’ll know it is a lot of work. Some brides — like you, we are sure — are easy to deal with. They know what they want, they don’t ask for the impossible — or the downright extravagant — and they are grateful for all your hard work. Others, let’s face it, go full-on bridezilla. And you should never go full-on bridezilla.

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If you are getting married in 2017, you’ll be keen to know what next year’s wedding trends look set to be. That way you can either decide to do them — or avoid them! Being on trend can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you want your wedding to have wow factor, and new trends can give you that. On the other, if you are attending a few weddings as a guest or if you are getting married towards the latter part of the year you don’t want your wedding to look old hat. Hmmm…. Tricky! Here’s what to expect from weddings in 2017.

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