Weddings can be a wasteful affair. With growing concern over our damage to the world’s climate, choosing eco-friendly options for your wedding can be a great way to help reduce your impact. Below are some of the most effective ways to make sure your wedding is as eco-friendly as possible: Create a plant-based wedding menu. […]
Start early is the cardinal rule with reception planning. Avoid making rushed decisions, so your reception is all you want it to be. Here are some helpful things to check when enquiring about venues. Is an outside caterer allowed or is the venue catering mandatory? Are table linens supplied along with cutlery, glasses or can […]
It doesn’t matter if you are planning a traditional or modern wedding, fresh flowers are the best option for styling. They can immediately add romance to your venue. Flowers can be included in: Ceremony Bridal Attire Venues Wedding Car Reception Food And so much more There are so many ways to incorporate flowers into your […]
The Bridal Shower tradition dates back to the 16th century, when girls who didn’t have dowries were “showered” with gifts by her friends so she could start her new life. Nowadays a lot of couples live together before marriage so household items aren’t needed, leaving the focus on the bride-to-be’s upcoming marriage. The traditional organizer […]
As maid of honour is usually the brides best friend, you need to make the speech memorable. Begin early. Start writing the speech as soon as you can and practice it often so you become familiar with public speaking. Try it out on family and friends to gauge their reactions and see if anything needs […]
Decorating the wedding “getaway” vehicle is quite easy. Where and how you can decorate will depend on the style of transport, but you can still make any form of transport look great. The decorating of the wedding vehicle is usually left in the capable hands of the bridal party, being the groomsmen and bridesmaids. Transport […]
Know what you want before you go shopping. Have your research done and some photos of gowns you like so you can go into the bridal shop armed with knowledge. Don’t be scared to walk away if you aren’t entirely comfortable with the fitters. Some can be very “Pushy”. Your wedding theme will play a […]
What’s a wedding without flowers? The list of who gets them might be longer than you’d expect. We all know the bride, bridesmaids, groom, and groomsmen need flowers, but you may also need personal flowers for your mothers and fathers, your officiant, ushers, and the flower girl and ring bearer. When choosing your flowers, it […]
Weddings cost money, but you can still have the wedding you want but on a budget just by being creative or thinking outside the square. 1. Avoid Obligatory Invites How lovely it would be if you could simply invite everyone you know to your wedding, keep in mind though that each person will incur additional […]
Well one of you asked and one of you said yes, OR, you both made a joint decision and it just evolved. Either way you are now an engaged couple – Congratulations. What could be better and more exciting. Now it is time to announce to everyone that you are engaged, show off that stunning […]
