Jess Childs

Jess Childs lives on the Welsh borders and writes for the Hereford Times. On Christmas day her partner of five years finally took the plunge and asked her to marry him. It was frosty, it was romantic, it was magical - but with the big day set for March 2010 the realities of organising a wedding, financing it and negotiating a minefield of familial politics soon set in. Brides with a small budget and a large family who are in need of various top tips and suggestions - and a whole lot of moral support - will hopefully read her blog and take solace.

Jess Childs lives on the Welsh borders and writes for the Hereford Times. On Christmas day her partner of five years finally took the plunge and asked her to marry him. It was frosty, it was romantic, it was magical - but with the big day set for March 2010 the realities of organising a wedding, financing it and negotiating a minefield of familial politics soon set in. Brides with a small budget and a large family who are in need of various top tips and suggestions - and a whole lot of moral support - will hopefully read her blog and take solace.

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