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There are lots of reasons to opt for seasonal wedding flowers. It can be a good way to maximise your budget and achieve great value for money.

A Simple Guide to Seasonal Wedding Flowers

There are lots of reasons to opt for seasonal wedding flowers. It can be a good way to maximise your budget and achieve great value for money.

Mar 22 2018


No matter how organised you are, the last few days before your wedding will be hectic and busy. There’s an awful lot to remember and if your celebration isn’t taking place locally, there are travel arrangements to contend with too.

Your Wedding Week To-Do List

No matter how organised you are, the last few days before your wedding will be hectic and busy. There’s an awful lot to remember and if your celebration isn’t taking place locally, there are travel arrangements to contend with too.

Feb 17 2018


The tradition of the ‘best man’ is thought to have originated with the Germanic Goths of the 16th century. Back then, he was the ‘best man’ for, specifically, the job of stealing the bride from her neighbouring community or disapproving family. He was probably the best swordsman too....

Everything You Need to Know About Being a Best Man

The tradition of the ‘best man’ is thought to have originated with the Germanic Goths of the 16th century. Back then, he was the ‘best man’ for, specifically, the job of stealing the bride from her neighbouring community or disapproving family. He was probably the best swordsman too....

Feb 09 2018


Saint Lucia provides such a wonderful location for couples planning a destination wedding in the Caribbean. From romantic couples resorts to places where your guests with families will be welcomed and wonderfully provided for.

Getting Married In Saint Lucia: What You Need to Know

Saint Lucia provides such a wonderful location for couples planning a destination wedding in the Caribbean. From romantic couples resorts to places where your guests with families will be welcomed and wonderfully provided for.

Jan 25 2018


Shopping for your wedding dress should be a fun, joyful experience. It’s all about spending time with your bridesmaids, maybe the odd glass of bubbly, and a few happy tears when you find ‘the one’. What’s not to love?!

How to Get the Most from Your Bridal Boutique Appointment

Shopping for your wedding dress should be a fun, joyful experience. It’s all about spending time with your bridesmaids, maybe the odd glass of bubbly, and a few happy tears when you find ‘the one’. What’s not to love?!

Dec 19 2017


Organising any large celebration or event can be stressful, but weddings are weighted with even more importance. There’s so much to do and so many things to consider.

5 Self Care Tips to Help You Survive Wedding Planning

Organising any large celebration or event can be stressful, but weddings are weighted with even more importance. There’s so much to do and so many things to consider.

Dec 14 2017


If you’re getting married next spring, your wedding is now 4-6 months away. It’s an exciting time, but there’s also plenty to do.

A Winter Checklist for Your Spring Wedding

If you’re getting married next spring, your wedding is now 4-6 months away. It’s an exciting time, but there’s also plenty to do.

Dec 06 2017


As the temperature in the UK drops below freezing and the Christmas ads start to appear on TV, my mind is suddenly full of winter wedding ideas.

7 Top Tips for Your Winter Wedding

As the temperature in the UK drops below freezing and the Christmas ads start to appear on TV, my mind is suddenly full of winter wedding ideas.

Nov 28 2017


When you picture your wedding flowers, what do you see? A modest bouquet and some buttonholes? A handful of vases filled with pretty blooms? Or maybe your imagination runs wild and you dream of filling your wedding with as many blooms as possible?

4 Show Stopping Ideas for Your Wedding Flowers

When you picture your wedding flowers, what do you see? A modest bouquet and some buttonholes? A handful of vases filled with pretty blooms? Or maybe your imagination runs wild and you dream of filling your wedding with as many blooms as possible?

Oct 20 2017


Whether you’re serving a sit-down meal or a relaxed buffet, both you and your wedding guests will spend a considerable amount of time seated at your wedding reception tables.

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Reception Tables

Whether you’re serving a sit-down meal or a relaxed buffet, both you and your wedding guests will spend a considerable amount of time seated at your wedding reception tables.

Sep 21 2017