Finding the perfect dress can often be one of the most expensive parts of planning a wedding.

But one woman has revealed how she saved herself a fortune by buying a £43 dress from the charity shop.

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She took to Reddit to share a photo of herself in the stunning off-the-shoulder number, which would have originally cost £550.

“After a few months of scouring Goodwill and purchasing a few ‘maybe’ dresses, I’m finally done with the search process!” she wrote.

The David’s Bridal dress even came with the tag still attached, showing that it was completely unworn.

She added that she found the dress on the charity shop’s website and said she would recommend it to “anyone looking for a low clothing budget without compromising on quality!”

“There are several new options with tags!” she concluded.

People were quick to comment on the post, with many commenting on how well the dress suited the bride-to-be.

“Omg both you and the dress are BEAUTIFUL,” one person wrote.

“Have you had it adjusted yet? It suits you so well!”

‘Not yet! It definitely needs to be zoomed in,” the woman replied.

“Other than that it fits perfectly!”

“It really fits great, and it’s absolutely perfect for you,” praised another.

As a third said: “You look perfect! So timeless and elegant!”

“Wow, beautiful, I love the classic lines and it fits so well,” someone else wrote.

“You really got lucky, what a find and I’m sure it’s a bargain for a beautiful, flattering, beautiful, timeless dress.”

“You look so classically bridal. This is the luckiest find ever!” said another.

While others were quick to point out one of the dress’s additional features.

“And it has pockets!” wrote one.

“My dress has pockets and not going to lie, that was definitely one of the things that sold me on it!” said another.

“Just got married in this dress last month, loved it,” enthused a third.

“Bags help so much. I held my vows and a special charm during the ceremony and my phone during the reception.

You look perfect! So timeless and elegant

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“Best wishes to you, congratulations!!”

“The bags are really great!!” replied the bride.

‘I’m thrilled to be able to keep my vows!

“The special charm is such a nice touch.”

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A wedding planner has sparked debate after revealing a bride had sent a ‘missed RSVP’ card to her guests.

Nishma Mistry, 39, from Britain, who runs Asian Bride Sorority, a support group designed to make Asian wedding planning easier for brides, took to TikTok on Sunday to share a ‘missed RSVP card’ .

The card reads: ‘Missed RSVP. We’re sorry you can’t come to our wedding. Our RSVP has been sent and unfortunately you have not responded.

‘We would have liked to have you there, but the final figures have now been received and your presence will be missed, Bride & Groom’.

The post sparked heated debate, with some people saying it was “tacky,” “rude” and “passive-aggressive,” while others said it was just the bride and groom defining their boundaries, while some called it “genius.”

In a follow-up video, Nishma explained, “I posted this this weekend and it has caused quite a discussion.

“Some people say it’s passive-aggressive, other people say it’s downright rude. Some people have said it’s tasteless.

‘I really appreciate all these opinions. Some people have said that it’s not that hard to just call your guests and see if they’re actually coming, and all of these opinions are completely true.

“The tricky thing is if you’re planning a big wedding, or a South Asian wedding where you have three to five events spread out over a week, sometimes a couple of weeks.

“Usually you’re dealing with 300-500 guests.”

Nishma added that RSVPing is a “new concept” within South Asian communities, meaning people simply “forget” to respond.

“As harsh as this sounds, and there are easier ways to put it, if someone gets this, they wouldn’t forget to report next time.”

However, people were still torn, with some praising it as “genius.”

‘No. “I personally called all my guests who didn’t register the last day before I had to make headcount notifications to the caterer and venue,” one person said.

“This needs to be rephrased so as not to sound passive-aggressive. Is the idea to say you’re going to miss them or that they missed the deadline?’ added another.

‘That is genius. “I literally called people the week before my deadline to get numbers and several people said ‘yes, we’re coming’ over the phone and then never showed up,” a third wrote.

‘Call to check. ESPECIALLY because things get lost in the mail or things get missed on social media because they rely on algorithms or just technology in general,” says another.

“It’s not that hard to respond either,” one noted.

‘No! Between texts, calls, email, FB and FB messenger, you can just tell if they are coming. What if the RSVP is lost?’ said another.

“I think if they changed the wording from ‘unfortunately you didn’t respond’ to ‘unfortunately we didn’t receive a response’ it would go more smoothly,” one person said.

“People who are angry at boundaries are the ones who cross them,” another noted.

“If I forgot to respond and the bride called me to check, I would be embarrassed,” one person wrote.

“People complaining clearly haven’t planned an event that you have to pay per head for,” said one.

“Dinners aren’t cheap, and I think the person who received the invite would have the decency to reply knowing how expensive weddings are,” said another.

“I approve the message, but I would have done it verbally and called or emailed people a week before the deadline and given them one last warning.”

An ugly row between controversial Liberal MP Taylor Martin and his new wife as she left their marital home was the subject of a police report, Daily Mail Australia can reveal.

Witnesses have told how a heated argument broke out between the couple at the front of the house they shared in Terrigal, on the NSW Central Coast, in late January this year.

NSW MP Taylor Martin’s wife Brittany, who was just eight weeks old, carried her three-year-old daughter and rushed to a car parked on the street where she locked them, a witness claimed.

Mr Martin followed him and reportedly heard banging on the windows and doors of the car shouting and screaming.

A short time later, a woman, believed to be Brittany’s mother, arrived and picked up both Brittany and the toddler. “He was furious,” the witness claimed.

A formal police report was later lodged with NSW Police. Daily Mail Australia understands officers later attended Mr Martin’s speech.

However, no charges were filed and the case did not progress any further. It is also understood that Mr Martin privately disputes the suggestions he shouted to Brittany through the window.

On Wednesday, a day after Daily Mail Australia broke the story about the collapse of the relationship, Mr Martin was seen arriving at the NSW State Parliament for the week of sitting.

With a coffee cup in his hand and without his wedding ring, Mr Martin kept his head down as he walked down Macquarie Street.

At one point he appeared to duck behind a cleaner to prevent a photographer from taking pictures of him.

Mr Martin and his wife were married in December in a romantic, luxurious ceremony at Sydney’s Grounds of Alexandria, in front of about 110 guests.

At the time, Mr Martin was facing a Liberal Party investigation into his bombardment of an ex-lover with “ugly and undignified” text messages.

That story broke after the couple’s engagement.

That investigation is still ongoing, about eight months after it was first launched. Mr Martin’s former boss and partner, former federal MP for the Central Coast seat of Robertson Lucy Wicks, alleged Mr Martin verbally abused her over a five-year period.

Mr Martin publicly apologized for a series of text messages – leaked to the media – he sent Ms Wicks during that period in which he called her a “stupid s***” and a “bloody pig”. He pledged to assist in any investigation into the allegations.

He said at the time: ‘I was young and inexperienced and I became involved in a situation that was far beyond my ability. There were heated words during my attempts to break up, which I sincerely regret.

“It was an ugly and undignified divorce.”

The couple’s relationship soured in 2019, when Mr. Martin was 29 and Ms. Wicks was 46. Mr. Martin first worked as a staffer in Ms. Wicks’ office when he was 24.

A source close to the former couple said Brittany is now seeking help as the mother of one deals with the ugly split.

“I was shocked to hear that the marriage had ended so quickly,” says an insider.

‘Before the wedding he was nice to everyone, he had even been on holiday with her family.

“He seemed completely in love with Brittany and so happy… it all got annoying as soon as they got married.”

The 32-year-old MP still has photos from his wedding available on his private social media pages. It is clear that he did not inform his colleagues of the split.

“They only recently got married,” said a colleague, adding that they were “shocked” to hear the relationship was over.

State Opposition Leader Mark Speakman previously said he would not speculate on the young MP’s future until that investigation was completed.

Mr Martin has made his voice heard in Parliament in recent months.

At the end of November he campaigned for the introduction of ‘contact bans’ as an alternative to sustained violence orders.

‘I believe the time has come to look at making an option available to people below the severity of an apprehended violence order. [AVO]’ he said at the time.

‘It is clear that there are people in our community who are no longer safe when an intimate relationship ends.

‘A less serious course of action than an AVO, a restraining order would be a first point of contact that people could easily use to serve as formal notice to the other party that the next step will be an AVO if they breach these rules. the contact ban.

‘I can tell you from experience that applying for an AVO is not an easy task. It is an extremely confrontational and triggering experience.’

When Martin gave his inaugural parliamentary speech in 2017, he spoke out against both bullying and domestic violence, explaining how his upbringing was shaped by his own experiences of being bullied on the playground.

“Domestic violence strikes a chord with virtually everyone in our state,” he said.

“As we see the number of reported incidents increase and more people taking a stand, I’m sure every family has at least one story to tell close to home.

“I know I do that among my friends and family. I will be an advocate among young men.

“We must ensure that young boys who will become young men receive the guidance necessary to teach and emphasize the value of respect in all relationships, even if – and especially if – it is not modeled at home.”

Mr. Martin was elected to the Legislative Council in 2019 and is serving an eight-year term ending in 2027. He earns approximately $172,000 per year.

By Marta Jary for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 04:41 EDT, March 12, 2024 | Updated: 04:48 EDT, March 12, 2024

A Liberal MP’s new wife has left him just two months after their fairytale wedding and amid a party investigation into him bombarding an ex-lover with “ugly and undignified” text messages.

NSW Upper House MP Taylor Martin married his girlfriend Brittany in December in a luxurious ceremony at Sydney’s Grounds of Alexandria in front of about 110 guests.

But within eight weeks the relationship was over and Brittany and her three-year-old daughter left the home they had shared with Mr Martin on the state’s central coast.

A source close to the former couple said Brittany is now seeking help as the mother of one deals with the ugly split.

“I was shocked to hear that the marriage had ended so quickly,” says an insider.

‘Before the wedding he was nice to everyone, he had even been on holiday with her family.

“He seemed completely in love with Brittany and so happy… it all got annoying as soon as they got married.”

The wedding took place just five months after Mr Martin publicly apologized for past behavior when his former boss and partner, former federal MP for the Central Coast seat of Robertson Lucy Wicks, made a formal complaint to the NSW Liberal Party . She accused him of verbally abusing her over a period of five years.

Mr Martin publicly apologized for a series of text messages – leaked to the media – he sent Ms Wicks during that period in which he called her a “stupid bastard” and a “bloody pig” and promised to help in case of any problems. investigation into the allegations.

He said at the time: ‘I was young and inexperienced and I became involved in a situation that was far beyond my ability. There were heated words during my attempts to break up, which I sincerely regret.

“It was an ugly and undignified divorce.”

The couple’s relationship soured in 2019, when Mr. Martin was 29 and Ms. Wicks was 46. Mr. Martin first worked as a staffer in Ms. Wicks’ office when he was 24.

Daily Mail Australia has been told the Liberal Party’s investigation – which began eight months ago – is still ongoing and has been referred to external investigators.

Mr Martin remains in Parliament but is no longer in the Liberal party room while the matter is heard.

State Opposition Leader Mark Speakman previously said he would not speculate on the young MP’s future until that investigation was completed.

The 32-year-old MP still has photos from his wedding available on his private social media pages. It is clear that he did not inform his colleagues of the split.

“They only recently got married,” said a colleague, adding that they were “shocked” to hear the relationship was over.

Mr Martin has made his voice heard in Parliament in recent months.

At the end of November he campaigned for the introduction of ‘contact bans’ as an alternative to sustained violence orders.

‘I believe the time has come to look at making an option available to people below the severity of an apprehended violence order. [AVO]’ he said at the time.

‘It is clear that there are people in our community who are no longer safe when an intimate relationship ends.

‘A less serious course of action than an AVO, a restraining order would be a first point of contact that people could easily use to serve as formal notice to the other party that the next step will be an AVO if they breach these rules. the contact ban.

‘I can tell you from experience that applying for an AVO is not an easy task. It is an extremely confrontational and triggering experience.’

When Martin gave his inaugural parliamentary speech in 2017, he spoke out against both bullying and domestic violence, explaining how his upbringing was shaped by his own experiences of being bullied on the playground.

“Domestic violence strikes a chord with virtually everyone in our state,” he said.

“As we see the number of reported incidents increase and more people taking a stand, I’m sure every family has at least one story to tell close to home.

“I know I do that among my friends and family. I will be an advocate among young men.

“We must ensure that young boys who will become young men receive the guidance necessary to teach and emphasize the value of respect in all relationships, even if – and especially if – it is not modeled at home.”

By Zeenia Naqvee

Published: 10:40 EST, March 7, 2024 | Updated: 10:42 EST, March 7, 2024

By Monique Friedlander for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 7:43 PM EST, March 5, 2024 | Updated: 7:43 PM EST, March 5, 2024

By Jade Watkins for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 5:58 PM EST, March 3, 2024 | Updated: 6:44 PM EST, March 3, 2024

A SOFTWARE engineer has been criticized for putting on his Apple Vision Pro glasses on his wedding day.

The less-than-happy couple’s wedding photos show a scenic Utah mountain range, a beautiful, if angry, bride, and a groom wearing the $3,500 headphones.

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Cambree Wright was pictured giving a disgusted look at 24-year-old Jacob Wright as she held her bouquet of flowers.

Cambree told SFGATE: “I try not to watch because it’s a little creepy, it’s a little creepy.

“When he’s in the Apple Vision Pro, I let him do his thing.”

Cambree went on to explain how she had desperately tried to keep the headphones away from her new husband during the ceremony.

Then Jacob quickly asked for photos with his beloved technology.

Cambree recounted how he begged her at least “two or three times” for photos in his Apple Vision Pro.

She said she denied his request and told him to wait, but at one point she just turned around and he already had it on.

Jacob was adamant that he would not have worn the headphones during the ceremony “out of respect for God and for my wife.”

But he added: “After we got out [of the ceremony]we were taking pictures, like the bridesmaids and the groomsmen and stuff, and jokingly I was like, “Hey, I have my Apple Vision Pro in my backpack.”

“I carry my backpack everywhere. It’s a bad habit.”

So the tech ran back to the car and grabbed his headset halfway through the wedding day.

Jacob remembered his new wife telling him she didn’t want to take photos with the Vision Pro.

But Jacob said, “I told her it was just for the meme.”

Cambree admitted to Futurism that this was the last thing she wanted pictures of, but she wasn’t as angry as she seemed.

She revealed: “I look angry in the photo. I wasn’t really angry though. I just thought it was funny.”

Besides doing it “for the meme,” newlywed Jacob explained that he hoped to capture a compelling memory for the couple.

One of the headset’s most revered features is its ability to capture deeply immersive snapshots – which some have described as reliving a moment in time.

Jacob said: “I have a video of me there with all the bridesmaids, all the groomsmen – everyone who came to the ceremony.

“I think it will be super awesome to show our kids in 20 years.”

He added that he thinks by then they might even be able to see the memory as a hologram.

The tech added: “I don’t wear it in social settings, or really around the house, unless I’m just working in it.

“It isolates you quite a bit.”

Since its release last month, the Apple Vision Pro has quickly gained fame in the tech world, but not always for the right reasons.

Road safety activists were forced to issue warnings about wearing Apple’s new headset while driving.

A video that attracted huge numbers of viewers over the weekend shows a man named Dante using virtual reality (VR) glasses while driving on a highway.

In the video, the man’s eyes are completely covered by the headset as he drives in multi-lane traffic.

There have also been separate viral videos of people wearing the Apple Vision Pro headsets while crossing the road.

This trend has shocked motorists and road safety experts alike.

“You can’t do that while you’re driving,” David Reich, spokesman for the National Road Safety Foundation, told The Telegraph.

“The idea of ​​someone using them when not in a self-driving car would be disastrous.

Others have returned the headsets after complaining that the new technology was causing them headaches.

Apple does warn that Apple Vision Pro may “aggravate” certain medical conditions or “increase your risk of injury or discomfort.”

These include conditions such as:

• Migraine or chronic headache
• Dizziness or dizziness
• Eye or vision disorders (e.g. binocular vision disorders)
• Mental conditions
• Disorders of the inner ear
• Dry eyes, itching or swelling of the eyelids
• Infections of the eyes, eyelids or skin around the eyes
• Skin allergies or sensitivities
• To attack
• Balance or running conditions

Apple advises people to “start using Apple Vision Pro gradually to get used to it” and “take frequent breaks, even if you don’t think you need them.”

“Immersive content that is more likely to cause some people to experience motion sickness is labeled as motion-heavy content in the App Store,” according to the company’s website.

“Keep this label in mind when selecting immersive content, especially as you get used to Apple Vision Pro.”

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A FASHION expert has been criticized for her pink reception dress.

Although many were concerned that the dress would outshine the bride, she wasn’t worried about that.

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Jill (@girlsourage), a boutique owner, showed off the style she chose for the special occasion.

“For my mothers of the bride and mothers of the groom, I’m back with another try,” she said.

She explained that she had received many requests for a matching wedding dress that was not super form-fitting and had sleeves.

To fulfill the request, she chose a glittery Aidan Mattox piece, worth $165, on the floor.

The blush beaded and sequined cape dress featured a slit at the front and a deep V-neck.

“This has a really nice cape sleeve. It’s champagne underneath and it’s very glittery and sparkly,” she said.

“It has pearls and sequins, it’s just a really beautiful color combination.”

In addition to the neutral color scheme, she also raved about how comfortable the dress was.

She could even wear a good bra under the dress without worrying about anything showing.

While many loved the dress, some worried it would be too flashy.

“This is great, but do you want to mislead the bride about this?” one commenter asked.

Jill immediately dismissed the concern.

“Not a chance,” she said.

“Beautiful! But don’t outshine the bride!” said another.

“Not possible!” Jill replied.

Despite the backlash, many continued to express their concerns.

“I think this competes with the bride. Too much. Although she does look nice,” said one viewer.

“Looks too much like white,” agreed another.

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