Many brides have dreamed of their special day since childhood. Those women who have been down the aisle know one thing to be true: wedding days go by very quickly. So much time is spent planning a dream wedding, and it will be gone quickly, along with many details the couple never had the time to notice.

Wedding Story Writer brings a sublime new concept to the entire wedding industry. Founded in the United States in 2011 by Michelle McMurray, Wedding Story Writer is hired to attend a wedding and while there write the wedding story as it is occurring. McMurray travels internationally to attend weddings and other special occasion events, and also employs writers in other countries, including The Netherlands, England, and Spain to do the same. They attend the event from the beginning of the day until the end, while inconspicuously recording all that happens as the day progresses–from the bridal dress preparations and walking down the aisle to the couple’s final moments dancing at their reception. Her clients’ final result is a refined hand-bound fairytale wedding story book. Like Her Majesty the Queen, Wedding Story Writer appoints the creation of these fairytale books to the most elite artisans in the world.

The Wedding Story Writer brand books are extraordinary—highly customized quality hand crafted books for brides and grooms with discerning tastes. Each book is awe-inspiring, complete with elegant calligraphy, stunning custom artwork, poetry, and much more. The Wedding Story Writer Signature Collection is complete with a sophisticated gemstone encrusted logo.

McMurray, says she is enamoured by the entire content creation and book binding process. She has the highest respect for her artisans, and states, “Without the collaboration of so many enthusiastic and talented artisans, Wedding Story Writer would not be as luxuriously textured as it is today. I graciously and appreciatively bow to them.”

McMurray exudes passion when speaking about her company. When asked about what inspires her most, McMurray quickly responded, “My love of genealogy and the preservation of family memories. I created this company because family and heritage is incredibly important in all cultures. I would have loved to have been given a book containing my parents and grandparents wedding stories, and so many other people feel the same way.” Using that mindset, McMurray and her artisans have created a new concept in wedding memories. Wedding Story Writer books are truly the ultimate wedding memento to be treasured for generations.

To contact Michelle McMurray, please visit her website, Wedding Story Writer or email her at info@weddingstorywriter.com.

It truly is a special moment when a couple gets engaged. They have committed to one another and are looking forward to spending the rest of their lives with one another. What better way to commemorate this special occasion than by giving the newly engaged couple than with a unique gift. Here are a few unique and special engagement gift ideas.

• Digital Picture Frame – The couple can show off all their fun and exciting times, by uploading their picture to a digital picture frame. Most frames have an extensive memory and can hold a few hundred pictures. Some models even come with interchangeable frames, so you can be sure that your frame will match with the couples’  d’cor.
• Handmade Vase – Check locally for sculptors that would be willingly to create a one-of-a-kind vase for the newly engaged couple. You could even ask the sculptor to write a special message to the couple on the bottom of the vase or have him monogram it with the couple’s initials.
• Antique Candle Holders – Scour flea markets and other small antique shops for that unique pair of candle stick holders. Every couple would be sure to cherish them for many years to come. Wrap a beautiful satin ribbon around each candle holder and place inside a gift box for a beautiful presentation.
• Champagne – Treat the couple to a decadent bottle of French champagne. Pair up it with a set of crystal champagne flutes as an added bonus. Sometimes the more expensive bottles of champagne come packaged in a lovely lined gift box.
• Couple’s Experience – Purchase the couple cooking classes or even dance lessons that they can take part in together. Spending time with one another and learning something new will surely make the couple fully enjoy their experience.
• Engraved Picture Frame – Insert a beautiful picture of the engaged couple into a stunning frame. Complete the gift by getting frame engraved with the couples’ names or even their initials.

As you can see there are many special ways that you can show any newly engaged couple that their engagement is a special moment. To further accent any gift you give them, a special hand-written note commenting on their relationship would be added memento, which they would cherish for years to come. Show the couple how happy you are for them by giving them one of these unique engagement gifts.

Amanda Cooper is a writer for wedding favours Kingdom, which carries a large assortment of wedding favours and candle wedding favours. Amanda is also a freelance writer for other wedding and home and garden websites such as Tuscan Wedding of Efffetti’s. When Amanda is not writing, she enjoys spending time entertaining in her home.

Everyone enjoys spoiling the bride, especially when it is time for her bridal shower! The many memorable gifts, special family gifts that have been passed down through the generations and of course those gifts that will be used throughout the marriage are all presented to the bride on the day of her shower. Family, her bridal party and close friends will literally shower her with gifts on this day. Instead of giving the gift of towels or even sheets, here are some wonderful bridal shower gift ideas that will have the bride saying thank you, thank you, thank you!

Create the Bride a Cookbook

As the bridal party sends out the invitation for the bridal shower, include a small note asking guests to jot down their favourite recipe or even a special recipe that has been in the family for many years. Supply guests with a returned envelope to submit the recipe back to the bridal party or even have the guests submit their recipes via email. Once all the recipes are received, compile them and make the bride a customized recipe book. Similar to designing a photobook, there are companies that can compile text for you and then turn it into a beautiful customized recipe book. The best part about this idea, is that all the credit goes to each and every guest that participated in making this unique and treasured bridal shower gift.

Hang an Elegant and Classy Lingerie Line

When asking guests to attend the bride’s bridal shower, make a note to guests that you will be having a lingerie line hanging at the shower and that all guests can add something to the line. Be it a garter belt, lacy panties or even a silk sleeping shirt, the bride will appreciate the beautiful lingerie, and so will her husband-to-be. Don’t forget to let guests hang their own piece of lingerie for the bride using good old fashioned clothes pins!

Basket of Necessities

For those more practical brides, perhaps a basket of necessities would be more her style. Again, when sending out the bridal shower invitations, ask guests to bring along their favourite household necessity. Be it a beautifully scented candle, a bottle of Pinot Noir or even an apron, have guests place their favourite household necessity into flat laundry baskets as they enter the party. The baskets can be pre-decorated with ribbons and bows to add a bridal shower feel to them.

Kitchen Gadget Drawer

Where is the cheese knife when you really need it? Okay, we may not really use our cheese knife that frequently, but that is a kitchen tool that is still quite necessary to have. Have guests that are attending the bridal shower add to the kitchen gadget drawer. Pick up a used drawer at a local consignment shop and have guests drop off their corkscrew, shrimp deveiner, or even corn on the cob holders right into the drawer as they arrive to the party shower.

Amanda Cooper is a freelance writer for Wedding Favours Kingdom, which carries quite a large selection of wedding accessories, wedding favours, and candle wedding favours. Amanda is a writer for other wedding and travel websites. When Amanda is not writing, she enjoys cooking.