Congratulations you are getting married, now the fun starts with planning everything for your big day. Your dress, suit, clothing, shoes, venue, photographer, transport, rings, food, accessories, venue décor and that all important list of bridesmaids and groomsmen. Wedding planning is exciting with so many things to think about, but have you thought about the READ MORE
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Ideas for Postponed Weddings
At the time of writing this blog it is the second week in April 2020, and the world is under the horrific cloud of COVID-19. It is a time of sadness, fear and change. It can also be a time of newly found joy, hope and planning. Certainly not in our lifetime has there ever READ MORE
Why is it Traditional for a Woman to Propose to a Man on a Leap Year?
Today is leap day also called ‘Bachelors Day’ by some, and historically it has become the traditional day in various countries for a woman to propose marriage to her partner should she decide to marry. Traditionally men are recognised as being the expected ones to ask the big question. Where did the tradition for women READ MORE
The Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza
Congratulations on your impending wedding day. Now the planning has started it can be a busy, exciting and sometimes daunting time. There is so much to plan and so much choice but where do you start if you are fun, creative, funky, alternative people looking for wedding suppliers who offer things out of the ordinary? READ MORE
Yule Weddings and Handfasting Ceremonies.
Yuletide or Yule, is the Pagan festival celebrating the winter solstice, the shortest day on 21st December. It celebrates a return of the sun after the shortest day and is celebrated with natural decorations, mostly of the season. Evergreen trees, holly, ivy, mistletoe, pine cones, oranges and cinnamon sticks. Couples who celebrate Yule, see it READ MORE
Design Your Wedding Ceremony; Tailor Made Ceremonies
When it comes to weddings, so many couples are now deciding to have a ceremony about them. One which includes personalised and individual aspects. Are you aware you can design your wedding ceremony and have tailor made ceremonies? Tailor made isn’t just for the dress, suit or clothing. It is also about the most important READ MORE
January Weddings
Every couple planning a wedding have a budget. Whether that budget is a large amount, or whether it is a modest amount, all have a budget to adhere too. January is a great time of the year to hold a wedding ceremony if you have a strict budget. We are now into the new year, READ MORE
Autumn Weddings, Renewal of Vows and Handfasting Ceremonies
Autumn is the season of Halloween, with its characteristic colours of orange and black which so many couples build their ceremony themes around. Seasonal natural objects such as pumpkins, conkers, bare twig decorations, leaf garlands, acorns and pine cones are perfect for room or venue décor. Unity candle ceremonies in autumnal colour themes, mead or READ MORE
Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
‘We want to say our own vows, but don’t know what to write’ is something I hear couples say when talking about their wedding ceremony. Where do you start, what do you write, and what are you supposed to say to each other? Below is some information on writing your own wedding vows. Wedding vows are READ MORE
Valentine’s Day Weddings
Valentine’s day is celebrated by couples in love all over the world. It is a day associated with love, red roses, gift giving and romance. With this in mind, have you thought about having a Valentine’s day wedding? February 14th is the most popular date to get married on, and couples may have to wait READ MORE