Wedding day advice

Wedding cake topper trends you’ll love

The humble wedding cake possesses so much power. Taking centre stage at the reception, it’s one of the first things guests notice as they enter the room. Plus, it gives you the opportunity to choose a topper which just screams your personality. Whether you opt for something traditional or nod to a hobby, here are some amazing ways to top your wedding cake and bring a smile to guests’ faces.

Bloomin’ marvellous! What to do with your wedding flowers afterwards

If you’re deep into your wedding planning, no doubt you’ll have realised that wedding flowers cost a pretty penny. Undeniably, these definitely add the wow factor to any wedding and with so much thought and attention going into their design, it’s sad to see them simply end up in the bin.

Wedding proposal ideas: Top tips for popping the question

The festive season is fast approaching and for many, this means planning the perfect proposal. There’s something utterly romantic about a Christmas engagement, so it isn’t surprising that this is one of the most popular times of the year when that knee gets dropped.

How to choose your wedding colour scheme

Choosing your wedding colour scheme… another thing that needs ticked off that ever-growing wedding planning to do list. No doubt you sit in one of two camps; you decided on your colours while daydreaming at school, or (like the majority of people), you haven’t a clue where to start. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered. Here, we round up our top tips to help you choose your wedding colour scheme with ease.

Top tips for choosing your wedding rings

Shopping for wedding rings tends to be one of the last tasks ticked off couples’ wedding planning to do lists, but nonetheless, it’s important. After all, you’ll be wearing them for the rest of your lives so you’ll definitely want to find the one that’s right for you. Not sure where to start?! Here, we share our top tips on choosing your wedding rings with ease.

What to do with your wedding dress post-wedding

There’s no doubt about it; brides often go on a real mission to find the wedding dress of their dreams, so it isn’t surprising that many are left wondering what to do with it after the wedding. Usually, a great deal of thought, attention (and money) goes into buying a wedding dress, so if you’re keen to get the most out of it, check out our top tips on what to do with your wedding dress, post-wedding.

How to set your wedding date

Following your engagement news, in amongst the “Congratulations”, expect to be asked: “When’s the wedding” or “Have you set a date yet” several times. While of course, you should set your date only when you’re ready, many couples are often left wondering how you actually go about setting your wedding date. So with this in mind, here, we lend a helping hand by sharing our top tips on finding that all-important wedding date.

Wedding party gifting etiquette

Here, we take a look at the rules when it comes to wedding party gifting, who should receive what, why and when. Anyone who is currently planning their wedding (or has already done so), will tell you that it’s no easy fete. As wedding planning can be a stressful experience, we often call on our nearest and dearest to lend a hand (or money) to help us pull off the wedding day we’ve always dreamed of. No doubt, you’ll be keen to say an extra special thanks to these individuals, so presenting them with a gift expresses gratitude. While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to presenting these gifts, here, we share a typical breakdown of when couples usually choose to gift their wedding party members.

Top tips for pulling off an amazing engagement shoot in bad weather

In the UK, it rains on average 156.2 days per year (yes, really), so while you might envision a picnic in the park photo shoot to mark your engagement in June, the fact of the matter is that it could rain. Now we (definitely) don’t mean to rain on your parade, but being prepared for every weather scenario is key.

The ultimate wedding planning guide for grooms

Sorry ladies… this one’s strictly for the men! If you’re a guy who is recently engaged, up until now, all you’ve probably thought about is how to pop the question and when. We hate to break it to you, but the hard work doesn’t end there. You actually do have a wedding to plan. So if you’re clueless about what this involves, we’re here to help, thanks to our ultimate wedding planning guide for grooms.

The 2019 summer wedding trends to watch out for

It’s officially summer, which means that wedding season has also arrived. Not only is it the warmest season of the year, it’s also all about colour and texture, which means couples have a wealth of options at their disposal when it comes to wedding décor, accessories, fashion and finishing touches. Whether you’re getting married this summer or in 2020, here, we round up the summer wedding trends that are guaranteed to wow guests.

The BEST celebrity weddings of 2019

When it comes to weddings, no one does it quite like celebrities. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that when planning their big day, more and more couples are looking to celebrity weddings for #inspo. From the extravagant to elegant, chic to contemporary, celebrities really have every wedding style covered. Therefore, with this in mind, if you’re longing to add a touch of luxe to your wedding day, we share our pick of the BEST celebrity weddings of 2019 so far.

Do I need a wedding planner?

There’s no doubt about it, planning a wedding can be stressful. It takes up tons of time and usually has to fit around a full-time job and the demands of daily life. But thankfully, help is at hand. More and more couples are choosing to call on the expertise of a wedding planning to pull together their dream day. Which begs the question, “Do I need one?” Like anything, there are pros and cons. But don’t panic… we’ve done the hard work for you. Here, we round-up everything you need to know about hiring a wedding planner.

Top tips for choosing your wedding entertainment

For your guests, the entertainment is (probably) the most memorable part of a wedding. With all the formalities out of the way, it’s time for the wedding party and guests to unwind, let their hair down and dance the night away. Therefore, no doubt you’ll be keen to book entertainment which everyone loves. So with this in mind, here, we share the key things to remember when booking live entertainment for your wedding day.

The easiest way to seat your wedding guests

Ask any couple what their least favourite part of wedding planning was and be met with a chorus of ‘seating plan’. While admittedly, most people find this process frustrating, with a little prior knowledge and our top tips, ensuring your guests are sitting pretty is a breeze!

How to compromise with your groom when wedding planning

When it comes to wedding planning, unless you and your groom are on exactly the same page with every decision, you’ll need to learn the art of compromise, and fast! Don’t worry… this is a great life lesson, which will stand you in good stead during your marriage.