The wedding cake can be a big part of the reception décor and provides an opportunity for some lovely first photos of the newly married couple. But there are often quite a few things that get forgotten, so I think it’s time for a little checklist….. The Knife Let’s start with the basics – have …
The short answer is yes, you can get married outside in the UK. The longer answer? Unfortunately you can’t legally marry anywhere you choose. Under current laws, you can only marry at a licensed venue and they need to have a fixed, permanent structure hence the abundance of wedding venues with gazebos. We’re not licensed …
So many different views on this subject – a free bar, a paid bar or a subsidised bar? It can get confusing so we thought we’d share some top tips to help you with your planning. The vast majority of our couples provide drinks to their guests during the reception and with the meal. After …
So you’ve made all the big decisions and got your suppliers sorted but now you’re trying to slot it all together. Should be easy right? In actual fact, this is one of the areas that can often cause a lot of stress but there is a simple solution. Ask the experts. Yep, those good old …
It’s National Careers Week so I thought It was an ideal time to share a little insight about what it’s like to work here. I’m always surprised by the interest people show about working within the wedding industry. I guess it is appealing due to all of the happiness we associate with weddings but from a …
As yet, we don’t know what is going to be allowed in the coming months but boy have we got our fingers crossed! One thing that seems probable is that weddings will be allowed but capped at a certain number of guests. We know that many of you are trying to get ahead of the …
From a quick snap poll of our couples, it seems they are pretty fed up and we can understand why. I think it is fair to say that we are all exhausted by COVID and the continual uncertainty and stress it is throwing at us. Obviously, perspective is important. Thankfully, most of us have been …
The coronavirus is dominating the headlines and it looks likely that it is going to have an impact on us all. I mean we’re already counting for 20 seconds while we wash our hands and are waiting to see how it develops and if any major decisions will be made by the government. The talk …
So, for whatever reason, you’re getting married and you want to do it quickly. But just how quickly can it be arranged…. As far as I’m concerned the key thing here is how you FEEL about this prospect. If you want to do this then yes, absolutely – a gorgeous wedding can be organised in …
One of our recent posts discussed whether to invite kids to your wedding but one thing is for sure, if you are inviting them, keeping kids entertained is the failsafe way to having happy kids. That is just the way it is and of course happy kids means happy parents who can relax and enjoy …
