Have you taken the big step by planning to propose to your lovely soulmate. Feeling a little nervous perhaps even vulnerable, wondering ” will I get the proposal right” We fully understand the pressure its real guys. Your engagement is a huge but exciting milestone in your relationship, it shows the lady in your life that your ready to move on to the next level in your love for her. CONGRATULATIONS! Here are a few tips to consider. No1 Choosing The Right Ring How well do you know her guys, does she love simple jewellery, or a huge rock, is she very active in the gym, are Diamonds a big deal fo ..read more

I feel for all brides at the minute, and it’s getting more tricky, with wedding guests numbers getting smaller and parties being pretty much non existent. I’ve seen the hashtag #MARRYNOWPARTYLATER circling, check it out for some great inspiration. As someone who went from planning for over 150 guests to then suddenly having to cut down to 30 and planned it all in 3 days, I know a little about stress. Some couples have coped with even smaller weddings with an even smaller timeframe! We brought our wedding forward a month to squeeze it in just before one of the lockdowns and while writing this a ..read more

When you think of the most romantic cities , London may not be your first choice but after you read our list you’ll realise its in a whole league of its own! There’s more whimsical hidden spots than you may realise which is perfect for this memorable day. Check out our proposal tips. And if you’re looking for that perfect venue in London, wether it’s your home town or you’ll make a special trip just for it, these are the ones for you! 1. St Dunstan in the East For those who enjoy a darker aesthetic, All year round the ruins creates a stunning eerie backdrop guaranteed to impress your future be ..read more

You must have heard of post wedding blues, the intense planning and waiting is over and you may not know what to do with yourself. But post Lockdown weddings are even more intense! You may have had to abandon your vision and just focus on getting legally hitched. So If you pivoted your priorities and decided to go for it anyway to focus on the love in your little world then kudos to you! I’m sure you wouldn’t have changed a thing because you got married! But that certainly doesn’t mean you’re not justified in still wanting all those details and experiences you dreamt of. If you haven’t imagine ..read more

Virtual weddings ~ for the romantics who want it to feel like as normal as we can, involving loved ones no matter what. I love a Romantic elopement and of course celebrating later on won’t lose its magic but, for me, the emotion of the first time walking down the aisle can’t quite ever be recreated. So if you’re doing it once and with all the frills, don’t let a limited guest list stop you. Going into spring there’s a glimmer of hope for larger parties but don’t forget there’s beauty in intimate and relaxed days. The technical stuff There’s nothing like in person, but something like zoom defin ..read more

Your Marriage Proposal will be the biggest milestone in your relationship which we really respect you for, a milestone that you will want to get just right. Here are a few helpful tips that IF applied will ensure your sweetheart gets the proposal of her dreams. 1. Do Talk About Marriage Life So my friend, are you both on the same page? Can you see your future as a husband to your partner? Before you even consider dropping the knee to propose you both should have had conversations about your wedding and married life together as a couple. 2. Do Meet The Parents This one can be a little controv ..read more

Do you have little niggling doubts? Getting pressure from everyone to propose? Read on as we share some tips to consider. Don’t Propose If your Not Ready For The Commitment You’re not 100% sure you are actually ready. The key is good communication being open about where you both are in the relationship. Ensuring that you’re both in alignment with each other is so important at this stage in your relationship. This is a subject I will dive into soon before I get carried away! 2. Don’t Hide Your Engagement Ring In Food This is something we get asked and we strongly advise against it for the ob ..read more

We can’t help but swoon when we see these celebs giddy as they pop the question. The past year has made us all focus on love being the most important thing to hold onto and nothing gets in its way. There’s certainly been a lot of love in lockdown! Actor Joe Manganiello says “You only get one chance to do it, and if you’re gonna do it , you’ve gotta do it right so there’s a lot of planning that goes into it” Actor Will Smith says about his proposal over 2 decades ago: “It’s really weird when you live the kind of lifestyle that we live: so simplicity becomes the jewel.” There are too many romant ..read more

Hi there I thought I would share a few pointers with regards the most important investment you will ever make, yes you’ve got it, your engagement ring! your spouse will be wearing this memorable gem on her hand for the rest of your married life and beyond….. no pressure. What does the term 4cs mean? Gentlemen please do your homework, its far better to be a little ahead of the game by finding out what these terms mean, so when you do visit a jeweller shop you or indeed online, you will have and understanding of the 4cs before you purchase your diamond. The 4Cs are quality gradings given to a di ..read more

2020 The Year Everything Changed! I think 2020 taught us that we can’t see the unnerving things that might happen and of course, being a bride to be, we want to make everything perfect ahead of time and to be on top of everything. That’s what I think anyway. But, if like me, the dreaded pandemic has changed that, you may have had to plan it all in a matter of days. Something to cling onto is that there’s really something romantic about it being a whirlwind and spontaneous. It may not feel like that at first but when you take it in your stride, the celebrating can begin! ~via Pinterest~ My favo ..read more