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Every couple likes to put their own little touch on that special day. After all, most ceremonies follow the same old routine and the whole event can seem a little, dare we say, monotonous.

The white dress, the round tables, the first dance – it's nothing we haven't seen before.

Not to say these things aren't lovingly planned and perfectly executed, but wouldn't it be interesting if we mixed up the old formula every once in a while?

Enter Paige Kirk.

Determined to re-write the rules of wedding norms, the Australian bride opted for a rather untraditional bouquet for her and her bridal party.

While most brides choose to walk down the aisle with a bunch of roses or peonies in hand, Paige chose something much sweeter – a bunch of delicious white glazed doughnuts.

The unique bouquets where supplied by the good folk from Sydney based Dessert Boxes, and they were even on hand to capture the moment Paige surprised her bridesmaids.

 

The moment that the Bride told the bridesmaids that they'll be walking down the aisle with donut bouquets!

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But perhaps the most baffling part of this whole story – not one single doughnut was consumed during the ceremony.

Speaking to the BBC, Paige said: "We had plenty of goodies beforehand so we were too full too eat them."

Now, that's what we call willpower.

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In an age when Brexit doom and gloom is slapped across every broadsheet and news station, it's nice to know there are people out there who know how to make light of the situation.

Sure we could sit back and watch as Theresa May and Leo Varadkar argue about economics and borders, or, like one Grindr user did, we could use the political jargon to get ourselves a date.

London based actor, James Walker-Black, was recently trying his luck in the world of online dating when he received what is quite possibly the most pun-tastic opening message ever sent.

And of course, living in a world that thrives on social media, James had to share it with the twittersphere.

Incredible. 

As expected, Twitter absolutely loved his creativity and called for James to marry this man immediately. 

So, did James and this mysterious pun enthusiast ever meet? 

Unfortunately not. According to The Irish Examiner, his response was not met with the same praise. 

“It may have been because I said ‘I might take you up on that offer’ and really should have made some sort of EU pun,” the 26-year-old said.

“But I’d had like three bottles of wine at that point so wasn’t particularly feeling witty.”

Hey, you win some, you lose some – at least we got a giggle out of it! 

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An internal investigation has been launched following controversial comments made by radio presenter, George Hook, regarding the rape case of a 19-year-old woman in the UK.

It's been reported that up to 20 members of Newstalk staff have drafted a letter of protest and are calling for  him to be taken off air, though it's believed it was not formally handed to management.

During a live discussion, the presenter suggested that women who drink to excess leave themselves vulnerable to sexual assault, and should ultimately shoulder some responsibility if they come to harm.

The highly insensitive remarks sparked outrage among listeners and women's groups, including the National Womens Council of Ireland.

The news comes after The Dalata Hotel group pulled it's sponsorship from Hook's High Noon programme.

A spokesman for Newstalk has said that a process to respond to the situation is ongoing.

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So, we all know the secret to a hangover-free Sunday morning is actually pretty simple – H20, and lots of it.

And while the responsible adult in us knows this to be true, the irresponsible wine-lover can be a bit forgetful.

But, as always, the technological gods are here to lend a helping hand.

Hydrate Now, a new iPhone app developed by 23-year-old, Jacob Catalona, encourages users to up their aqua intake when out on the town, and while there are numerous hydration apps on the market, none have been designed specifically for hangover prevention.

So, how does it work?

Once the party has started, users simply need to tap the home screen and select how much water they would like to drink over the course of the evening.

The app will send out constant hydration reminders (depending on the frequency you have chosen), thus curing your hangover before it even begins.

Users can chose to be notified from anywhere between every 20 and 100 minutes with messages like “HAVE A GODDAM GLASS OF WATER,” or “Drink water plz” – though it's up to you to actually take the advice.

And while the only real way to prevent a hangover is to abstain from alcohol altogether, we'll know we'll be thankful for this the next time we have a few too many.

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We've all been there – someone does something to get on your nerves, you feel like having a rant and so craft the perfect text message, you press send and enjoy a brief moment of smugness before the overwhelming sense of doom sets in.

Yep. You've sent the text to the exact person you were complaining about and you may as well apply for your Oz visa right now, because you're never leaving the house again.

Well, what if we told you there was a way to delete a text message from somebody's phone before they have read it?

No, really.

Privates, an app available on Apple iOS (Android and windows versions are expected soon), allows users to retract a message they have sent – as long as they get there before the receiver.

What's more, the app also offers a number of customisable 'self-destruct settings' which allows users to choose from three levels of security (Mild, Wild and Insane), which delete unread messages after three, 12 or 24 hours.

Originally created for the transfer of medical records, app creator, Dr Isaac Datikashvili, explained to Metro.co.uk: “I’m very honest about that but it’s better than anything else at maintaining privacy.”

“It’s not impossible but it’s virtually impossible for one person to screen grab or save anything if the security setting is high,’ here referring to the screenshot prevention mechanism which prevents recipients from forwarding, copying or saving your messages.”

This will surely save us from a few embarrassing moments in the future.

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Weddings are a stressful business, especially when people feel the need to offer unwanted opinions on everything from the flavour of the cake to the arrangement of the flowers.

And while most people know other people's wedding choices are none of their business, there are a select few who believe their take on someone else's big day is as important as the bride and groom's.

One person, who has left Twitter reeling, is of the opinion that a chosen bridesmaid should take a step back from proceedings, due to the fact she walks with a limp.

Yes, you read that right.

In a letter to 'Dear Prudence' on Slate, one user deemed it appropriate to suggest their daughter might reconsider her choice of bridesmaid on account of the woman's 'birth defect'

"My 27-year-old daughter and her best friend, Katie, have been best friends since they were 4. Katie practically grew up in our house and is like a daughter to me," the letter begins.

"My daughter recently got engaged to her fiancé and announced that Katie would be the maid of honor (Katie’s boyfriend is also a good friend of my future son-in-law). The problem is that Katie walks with a pretty severe limp due to a birth defect (not an underlying medical issue)."

"She has no problem wearing high heels and has already been fitted for the dress, but I still think it will look unsightly if she’s in the wedding procession limping ahead of my daughter."

Disclaimer: You may need to take a deep breath before reading on.

The writer continues: "I mentioned this to my daughter and suggested that maybe Katie could take video or hand out programs (while sitting) so she doesn’t ruin the aesthetic aspect of the wedding."

"My daughter is no longer speaking to me (we were never that close), but this is her big wedding and I want it to be perfect."

The letter concludes with a jawdropping finisher: "All of the other bridesmaids will look gorgeous walking down the aisle with my daughter. Is it wrong to have her friend sit out?"

And Twitter is officially dead.

Thankfully, Prudence wasted no time filling the writer in on the many, many reasons the letter could be deemed little short of a disgrace.

"I am having a hard time wrapping my mind around this letter. I encourage you to reread it and to ask yourself that time-honored question, “Do I sound like a villain in a Reese Witherspoon movie?” Prudence replied.

"This girl is “like a daughter” to you, and yet you want to shove her to the side of your other daughter’s wedding just because she walks with a limp," Prudence marvels.

"Your daughter’s wedding will be perfect with Katie as a full and honored member of the bridal party. A limp is not a fly in the ointment; it’s a part of Katie’s life."

And the clincher?

"It is not only wrong to have asked your daughter to consider excluding her best friend over this—it is ableist, and cruel, and it speaks to a massive failure of empathy, compassion, and grace on your part."

Well said Prudence, well said.

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So, as most of us know by now, sugar is pretty much the food devil and we could all benefit from having less of the sweet stuff in our lives.

Studies show that excessive sugar consumption can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease as well as wreak havoc on our pearly whites

However, according to physician, Dr Drew Ramsay, sugar could actually be hugely beneficial for our brain health.

He argues that the molecule is largely 'misunderstood' and even went as far to describe it as a 'miracle.'

“Sugar is vital for your brain health—which is the biggest guzzler of the sweet stuff in your body, FYI,” Dr Ramsay explained.

“Your greatest assets: grit, gifts, creativity…all run on it.”

He explains that the brain requires over 400 calories of glucose per day – though it's up to us to decide where we get it from.

See, not all sugar is created equal, and while our bodies can do little with the type found in processed foods, Dr Ramsay recommends getting your fix from natural sources such as fresh fruit and honey.

What's more, consuming natural sugars and carbohydrates can actually make us happier – (which goes a long way toward explaining our love of Nutella on toast).

While it may not have the greatest reputation in the world of health and wellness, it seems that sugar may not deserve all the bad press. 

“There’s a danger to your health -in particular to your brain health – by blanketing sugar as bad for you.”

So, the next time you treat yourself to a chocolate covered biscuit (or two) with your tea, you won't have to feel too bad about it.

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You know that feeling of wanting to buy a pricey makeup palette, but you know you'll never wear one or two of the shades?

That feeling is about to be resigned to history thanks to a nifty little beauty concept Penneys just rolled out. 

Penneys latest beauty venture has us feeling all kinds of inspired, as it involves customising your very own palette.

The Custom Eyes concept means that Penneys patrons can create a bespoke eyeshadow palette for themselves. 

Usually the unique territory of high end brands, build-it-yourself palettes have reached our favourite high street haven.

The palettes themselves, launching in stores this month, come in two size options, a quad for €2.00, or a set of nine for €3.00. Not too shabby. 

However when it comes to a bargain, the shadows themselves are where you are getting your moneys worth.

Each single shadow comes in at a mere €1.00 each, so building the perfect palette is magnificently affordable. 

Even after you have filled your Custom Eyes palette to the brim, the 4-pan palette comes in at just €6.00, the 9-pan filled palette comes to €12.00.

The shadows come in both matte and shimmer finishes, depending on what kind of Instagram-worthy makeup look you're angling for. 

The shadow sets are landing early this month, so prepare to battle it out for the best shades. 

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Unless you actively refuse to watch the news, read the papers or engage with social media, it's highly likely you have spent time dwelling over the political and economic climate, worldwide.

It's rare you will make it to the end of a bulletin or newsfeed without hearing or reading something that leaves you anxious, fearful or distressed, and that is where tanksgoodnews comes in.

 

That's the spirit (via @menshumor)

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Created to counteract the onslaught of bad news we're exposed to on a constant basis, this Instagram account provides the public with the type of news which rarely makes the headlines.

And with 198,000 followers, it's definitely doing something right.

 

Incredible

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Speaking to V Magazine, it's clear that George Rech, the man behind the inspirational account, is actively opposed to the 'if it bleeds, it leads' mentality.

"I started this account in an attempt to counteract and neutralise all the toxic information being pushed on us all day, every day, for the sake of ratings," he explained.

 

I'm going out for milk!

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The account has been inundated with comments from people thanking George for his attempt to inject positivity into a world so drained of it at times.

"This is the best idea ever to show all these amazing stories. Thank you," wrote one while another added; "I think you should consider a bigger more serious platform. I'm willing to make you my go-to news source."

Ladies, if you follow no other account for the rest of the year, make tanksgoodnews your go-to.

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September 12 2012 completely changed the landscape of online dating, when a pair of entrepreneurs launched an app which would connect millions upon millions of potential couples. 

Facilitating hook-ups, true love, long-term relationships and the occasional unsolicited WhatsApp dick pic, the app revolutionised the prior preconceptions people had about dating online. 

Tinder brought online dating right to our phones, making it more accessible and user-friendly for the millennial generation. 

Here are five love lessons we learned from the now iconic dating app. 

1. It's okay to be picky

Swiping left more often than you swipe right is to be expected, not everyone is going to be for you. 

Having certain expectations for the kind of person you want to be with is just fine, especially on a casual dating app. 

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2.  Some light detective work can save you from the most awkward of circumstances

True story: Once I almost went on a date with my best friend's sister's boyfriend, who was cheating on her with random girls from Tinder. 

After I described him to my bestie, she started listing details about him I hadn't told her as she slowly began to recognise my description. 

One quick Facebook search would have saved me a lot of hassle. 

3. Your intentions must always be clear

We all know people are on Tinder for a variety of different reasons. 

Some are actually looking to date in the pursuit of a long-term relationship, while others just want a casual night between the sheets. 

When getting to know someone new, it's only fair to make sure you both have matched up your intentions to avoid anyone getting your feelings hurt over a miscommunication. 

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4. It's good to step back and take a break from dating

Oftentimes the dating game can feel like one non-stop conveyor belt of swiping right, chatting for a bit, moving to Whatsapp and then meeting IRL…and then nothing. 

Deleting Tinder for a month or so to decompress and reassess, and then redownloading it full of fresh hope (or a scratchable itch) is a Tinder rite of passage.

5. There actually are plenty of guys out there…

…it's just finding the right one that's the trick. 

If you have ever felt like there are simply no attractive, available men left in your city, Tinder will soon prove you wrong after a bit of diligent swiping. 

Tinder – making us lose and simultaneously regain all hope for our love lives since 2012.

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When phrases like ‘beach body’ scream out at us from countless magazine covers and social media is awash with #BikiniBody hashtags, you would be forgiven for thinking that the warmer months tend to accelerate people’s health and fitness regimes.

The reality, however, is, vastly different.

According to a recent survey conducted by Centra, nearly one-third of Irish adults feel that the summer disrupts their exercise regime, while a staggering 86 per cent view September as the time to re-visit their previous goals.

If weekend barbecues and early evening drinks derailed your efforts, it’s high-time you got involved with Centra’s Live Well Challenge.

With a high intensity exercise plan devised by fitness expert, Pat Divilly, and a nutritional plan courtesy of the much-loved retailer, the Live Well Challenge is perfect for anyone determined to hit their targets… without suspending their social life or breaking the bank.

The name of the game is to make small, consistent lifestyle changes which are suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

So, if you view September as your second chance to reach those all-important goals, why not take part in Centra’s monthly Live Well challenge, and join like-minded people with their eye on the prize?

Ladies, it’s go-time.

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Some people's feet the floor the moment their alarm goes off, and other people frantically hit the snooze button, certain that another few minutes beneath the sheets will make the world of difference.

If you're firmly in the latter camp, you may be interested to hear that your daily habit is playing havoc with your nervous system.

According to Professor Matthew Walker of the University of California’s Centre for Human Sleep Science, hitting the snooze button every morning inflicts 'cardiovascular assault' on the body.

As we all know, the sound of the alarm in itself creates stress, but to willingly inflict it over and over in a short period of time is a recipe for disaster.

In a piece penned for the Daily Mail, Professor Walker explained: "When we are artificially wrenched from sleep by an alarm clock, a burst of activity from the fight-or-flight branch of the nervous system causes a spike in blood pressure and a shock acceleration in heart rate."

"If alarming your heart, quite literally, were not bad enough, using the snooze feature means you will repeatedly inflict that cardiovascular assault again and again within a short span of time."

Elaborating on this, he continued: "Repeating this at least five days a week in your working life, can cause multiplicative abuse to your heart and nervous system."

As there are few of us who would manage to wake up without the help of an alarm, Professor Walker suggests we simply ditch the 'snooze' habit in order to sidestep any potential cardiovascular issues.

"If you use an alarm clock, do away with the snooze function and get in the habit of waking up once to spare your heart the repeated shock."

Easier said than done, right?

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