Guest Blogger Look Out

You may have heard us blow our own trumpet once or twice, but we are a ground-breaking, modern bridal inspiration hub for the changing face of British Asian Weddings. With our continued growth and need for fresh zesty new blood, we are calling upon your own experiences or expertise.

We want to make Shaadi-Esque a bigger and more aspiring brand full of real life content and real life dreams, with one cup of quirky and three cups of funk.

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Are you a bride, a maid of honour, an onlooker, groom, best man or parents of the bride and groom? Then hey there! You are just the person we are looking for.

Par magazines, there are very few places for a young bride to be able to find the theme, design or style choices open to her. Shaadi-Esque is the voice for those newly engaged.

Whether you have had a bad experience, or you want to run us through your wedding planning diary, give readers some advice, or tell us about the most impressively heart warming (or otherwise) wedding you have attended. Whatever the subject - We are all ears.

If you have a fab new blog then why not share your views with us and our growing readership - you might receive your own readership by helping us expose you. However if you wish to share your views anonymously - they is okay too.

Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Then get your email open and drop us a line to blog@rsbridalgroup.co.uk or tweet us @rsbridalgroup

Share this post where you can. Let's work together to make an even better Shaadi-Esque.

Keeping you inspired!!

Rachyeta xxx

{Charitable Activities} Homeless Shelter Giving, Make a change

Starting this week off on a little bit of a generous and serious note.

The weekend just passed saw the reunion of Shaadi-Esque and the RS Bridal Group in some Charitable activities. Combining forces we baked some delicious Lilac Cupcakes and Oreo Brownies for our local Homeless shelter.



Homelessness is a serious issue in London and Nationwide and there are various charities and voluntary shelters available to cater for those without a roof over their head. There are a lot of wonderful people who give up their time to help and take care of these individuals, so it was so lovely that we could just take a small leaf out of their book and make something those less fortunate could enjoy.

Some Awareness

Anyone can become homeless through the end of a relationship, the end of private short term tenancies, or abusive upbringing. "After a reduction in or loss of income due to health reasons or unemployment, or a sharp rise in interest rates, a person may find themselves unable to keep up mortgage repayments. Some people on low incomes who rely on housing benefit to pay their rent can face eviction because of errors and delays in the benefit being paid."



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Each story is different, but it is organisations like 'Shelter' and community efforts like what we saw on the weekend that are making the real difference. Shelter's main belief is that the root cause of Homelessness is the lack of affordable accommodation in the UK. Reading this article: 'So many homeless are working - we're paying tax and sleeping on the street' - Evening Standard, just shows that those on low incomes cannot afford liveable, sanitary conditions.

"Since 2002, the Government has made homelessness prevention a priority, providing funding to improve homelessness services and requiring local councils to develop proactive strategies to prevent homelessness in their area." However there needs to be more affordable living for this problem to dissipate.

Personal Note

The Bridal Group takes part in many charitable activities when it can, and this is something we would really like to keep up with. I personally am involved in the raising of funds for an entirely Charitable Hospital in Punjab which provides healthcare to those who cannot afford to be treated at the large city hospitals a long distance from the villages. So giving back is something I diffuse into my business, so it was wonderful hearing how 'warm and fuzzy' everyone felt after delivering the cakes.

Volunteering and donating are definitely things we should all do within our community, showing compassion goes a long way and truly makes you a better and more respected person - through and through.

I hope I am still leaving you inspired and a little encouraged to make a change, however small it may be.

Have a wonderful Monday and week to come!!

Rachyeta xxx

It's all about the cakes

I would like to tell you all about a business woman who has contributed on many occasion to The RS Bridal Group. She is a talented, super lovely, professional cake designer who has many years in her portfolio. I humbly introduce you all to the magnificent Jen Cooper, designer, business woman, and owner of Jen's Cakery based in Hanwell, West London.

As a wedding planner, qualities we regard highly are professionalism, reliability, and a great product or service. That is why Jen's Cakery features in our exclusive Wedding directory, The Parlour.

Jen's Cakery produces bespoke cakes from Jen's kitchen in West London. She works closely with you to come up with your perfect cake, beginning with a free consultation and tasting session.  The cake is a really great way to personalise your big day - she can use the lace from your dress as inspiration, or perhaps some detail from your venue, or even your jewellery. The great thing about Jen is that she doesn't have a set list of cake designs because she is happiest when coming up with something completely original - a one-off that no-one else will have. And of course, the cakes taste wonderful too! To discuss your perfect cake, call Jen on 0208 931 9063 or email on jen@jenscakery.co.uk

Here are some of the fantastic cakes created and sculpted some would say by Jen's own hands.




Visit Jen's Cakery on www.jenscakery.co.uk, email her at jenscakery@yahoo.com or give her a call on 0208 931 9063.

Blog, spread the word, Jen is the lady for your wedding design cake needs!

Jen has very kindly offered The Bridal Group and our readers a SPECIAL OFFER: Free delivery & set up (up to the value of £40) for all wedding cakes when your order is placed before 23rd December 2011. Contact Jen directly www.jenscakery.co.uk, email her at jenscakery@yahoo.com or give her a call on 0208 931 9063.



Some beautiful words from Jen's clients:

"From the outset, you inspired our total confidence and made the process of designing our cake easy and enjoyable. The end result was, to use the words of our one of our guests, "simply stunning". The sugar tulips you made were extraordinary - right down to the markings on the leaves. I don't know whether they'll keep but I saved a bunch to put in my box of wedding mementos. By the time I'd stopped talking for long enough to eat some, there was only a small amount of vanilla left - a very good sign! - but I'm reliably informed by my mum, who ate some from each tier, that it tasted just as good as it looked!" Katie, April 2011

"The cake on Sunday looked absolutely fabulous, and tasted great! I would like to thank you soo much for the cake, it was perfect and fitted so well with the rest of the vintage-y style theme we had going on." Hannah, June 2011

"Thank you SOOOOO MUCH for the beautiful cake you made for our wedding, we had the most perfect day imaginable!! " Julie, September 2011