This week we’re going to focus on creating and managing your wedding budget.  I know, I know, you’re sooo excited about your recent engagement and your wedding – why do we have to talk about money!? Because if you don’t establish your wedding budget up front you could end up in a real mess in a few months time.  So I’ll try to make it as painless as possible but please, please, please do this before you book anything.   Where to Start? So first you need to come up with an estimated wedding budget that you want to work within.  To do this you need to think about th ..read more

  If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve recently got engaged.  So first things first: HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!! I love to hear proposal stories so leave me a comment to tell me your story.   Over the next 5 weeks I’ll be bringing you all the info you need to get your wedding planning off to a great start. There’s a lot to cover so I’ve split it into bite size chunks.    But it’ll provide lots of advice and tips to get you on the right track.  So why not sign up to the blog now so you don’t miss anything. The key message today is not to panic ..read more

  A Classic English Summer Marquee Wedding   I first met Robyn with her mum back in 2019 and I knew straight away that I really wanted to work with her.  Robyn’s energy and excitement for her & Oliver’s wedding at Smallshaw Cottages was infectious and it was clear it was going to be a great day. Robyn & Oliver had already booked Smallshaw Farm Cottages & Spa for their marquee wedding – a venue I had been hoping to work at since I visited them back in 2017! Robyn & Oliver booked my Wedding Day Management service which is perfect for marquee weddings like t ..read more

How To Design Personalised Wedding Cocktails For Your Big Day When you are planning your wedding, there’s a lot to decide and the drinks you’ll offer your guests are one of the many things to consider.  It can make your reception even more special to add a personalised touch to your drinks.  Designing some unique cocktails to serve up will really help to make the day more memorable. Here, Steve King from Bottled & Boxed  shares some expert tips for customising your wedding cocktails so that you can mark your big day with a personalised tipple. Designing your own drinks men ..read more

With all the planning, preparation, and anticipation that goes into a wedding, it’s easy for emotions to run high on the big day. If you’re starting to feel nervous or a bit overwhelmed, Jo Webber — Herbal Education Lead at Pukka Herbs —shares some of the best natural remedies to help you find some clarity and ease your wedding nerves. For as long as people have been getting married, there’s been wedding day jitters.  Not only do you have to worry about the event itself running smoothly (unless you’ve booked a wedding planner of course!) but saying your vows is a big commitment, and a ..read more

5 Top Tips to Help Grooms Look Fabulous On Their Wedding Day   We all know that in the run up to a wedding, there’s a lot of chat about how the bride will look on her wedding day and what will her dress be like.   But what about the groom?  They want to look fabulous too don’t they? You don’t want to show up looking like everyone else! You need to stand out from the crowd and be looking your very best.  Most grooms will but or hire a suit for their wedding.  and I would always say, get the best you can afford.  A good fitting suit will make you look and fee ..read more

Top Tips To Live Stream Your Wedding   Over the last couple of years the need to live stream weddings has increased dramatically.  While guest numbers were limited due to Covid restrictions, many couples chose to live stream their wedding ceremony to their friends and family who weren’t allowed to attend. Hopefully now there will be less need for this but there are still occasions when it’s a great idea.  For example, if you have family overseas who can’t travel to attend in person or if you have someone who isn’t well enough to be there. I would say though, make sure you only ..read more

Top tips for putting together your wedding list Looking to make a wedding gift list full of presents that you’ll treasure for years to come? In this article, Hayley Baddiley from the homeware and ceramics brand Denby, shares her top tips for creating the perfect wedding list for your big day. As there’s so much planning and prepping that goes into a wedding, the gifts may not be one of your top priorities.  But, wedding gifts give your guests a great opportunity to treat you on your special day.  And, these precious presents from your loved ones will act as a reminder of your big ..read more

Looking After Your Wedding Guests How will you be looking after your wedding guests? When you’re planning a wedding, we all know there’s lots to think about.  And I always encourage couples to put themselves first.  Plan the day that you want, not what other people think you should have. But you do need to give some thought to the day that your wedding guests will have. It’s a long day and it pays to think about ways to keep your guests happy.  If they’re happy, they’ll make your day more relaxed and enjoyable. So here are my top tips for looking after your wedding guest ..read more

5 Tips To Elevate Your Micro Wedding    Looking to push the boat out for your micro wedding? In this article, Kate Cartwright from the luxury tableware brand, Burleigh Pottery, shares her five top tips for taking your special day to the next level. If you’re in the midst of planning a micro wedding this year, you’re not alone.  Whilst social distancing restrictions have eased, we’re all moving back to normality at our own pace.  Many people are opting for the cautious route and holding off on big events for the time being.  So it’s no surprise that micro weddings hav ..read more