If you are planning a wedding, chances are you have a lot on your plate. It is easy to get stressed out and overwhelmed when you have so many tasks to accomplish. There are a few things that you can do to help yourself relax – this will mean that when you get back to…
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Win a tea hamper
Christmas is just round the corner so I have teamed up with some other great bloggers for the chance for you to win a tea hamper. This would actually be perfect to give as a wedding gift, or for you to give to someone else at Christmas and save the money you would have spent…
Wedding blogs
Wedding blogs have been a part of the wedding industry for a long time now. With the increase in number, it is no surprise that not everyone can keep up with which ones are worth your time and which ones are not. This one is, obviously! Are you considering setting up your own wedding blog?…
Wedding favour ideas
A wedding favour is a token of appreciation given to the guests attending the wedding ceremony. The favour can be anything from a small gift, such as a candle or soap, to something large such as an expensive piece of jewellery. Wedding favours are not always necessary or expected; sometimes they are viewed as tacky…
Wedding theme ideas
Wedding themes are a great way to explore your creativity and the different types of emotions it can evoke. They can also be a nice escape from everyday life, because they tend to be set in a world that is very different from our own. In this article, we will give you all the info…
How to have a low cost wedding – part 2
A lot of couples set a budget for their wedding and they end up going over their budget due to unforeseen circumstances. To avoid this, they should plan the wedding in a way that it gives them enough room for any possible change in the budget. We have already learnt some ways to have a…
How to have a low cost wedding – part 1
Congratulations, you are getting married! But, you want to get married quickly, or you just don’t want to spend a years’ wages on one day? You don’t have to spend a fortune on your wedding. With these tips, you can make your wedding fun and memorable without spending too much. Plan the date Choose a…
Wedding Traditions
Wedding traditions are culturally rooted events that are both sentimental and nostalgic. The wedding tradition of giving a “something old, something new…” has been around since the 1800s. Today, this tradition is often symbolised by the bride’s garter being decorated with ribbons from her bouquet. The “something old” could be a family heirloom or antique…
How to choose your bridesmaids
A bridesmaid is a ceremonial attendant who assists the bride on her wedding day. The term is derived from an Old English word for “woman”. In some cultures, and most definitely Western, it is traditional for there to be more than one attendant (specifically more than one female). In such cases these attendants are known…
History of the wedding dress
The traditional white dress is an iconic symbol of the bride’s purity, virginity, and innocence. The dress has been used since ancient times for this purpose. The white wedding dress was popularized in the 1800s, with Queen Victoria as a major proponent. In the 1800s, the white wedding dress became a symbol of purity and…