New weddings magazine out tomorrow

There seems to be a new sociological phenomenon emerging as several people who do not attend Sunday Mass regularly are still choosing to get married in church.

Statistics show that, over the past 10 years, the number of people who "remember to keep holy the Sabbath day" has dropped by almost 11 per cent between 1995 and 2005.

Yet, figures also reveal that the majority of Maltese couples opt for a church wedding. What is leading these young couples to their decision?

This is explored in the cover story of Bliss, a new quarterly weddings' magazine that will be distributed free with The Times tomorrow.

Bliss, published by Content House Ltd, guides couples through every aspect of their wedding and even delves into issues surrounding marriage. In this first issue, Bliss looks into the empty nest syndrome that leaves parents with a feeling of emptiness when their children get married and leave home.

Couples speak about the much-awaited proposal and share the details of their wedding day and honeymoon. The magazine also offers practical tips on selecting the make-up for one's wedding day and ways to relax before the big day.

Readers also get to participate by sending in questions to a panel of experts composed of a wedding planner, a psychologist, a lawyer and an architect.

There are also great prizes to be won by readers and brides-to-be who write in to Bliss.