A simple A-line dress

What makes an A-line dress different from other wedding dress styles is its shape. The dress is a completely fitted bodice which flows out down to the ground – resembling the shape of upper case A. The dress is a one...

Choosing the Bridesmaids’ Flowers

While the bride is the centre of attention on her wedding day, she is not the only person that has a chance to shine. If you are like most brides, you carefully selected your bridesmaids from among your closest family...

Selecting wedding flowers

On your big day flowers are such an integral part of the whole day. Flowers can make such a huge difference to your whole wedding theme. It is imperative that the flowers you choose complement and enhance your chosen...

Stirrups Country House Hotel

Berkshire The Stirrups Country House Hotel is set in 10 acres of private grounds in Bracknell. This three star hotel offers 30 rooms including four suites, two with four poster beds. All rooms offer satellite TV, room...

Military Weddings – The Ceremony

Military traditions can be added to any religious or civil marriage ceremony. There are no set rules or procedures. It is up to the couple to decide how much military participation they are comfortable with as part of...

Children at your wedding part one

So you have decided to have children at your wedding reception. Now it’s time to plan ahead and be prepared for keeping them amused during your special day, as even the most angelic child can turn into a whinging...

Mexican Wedding Traditions

A couple in Mexico has the good fortune to have sponsors to help them through the preparations for the wedding and to assist if needed after they are married. Godparents are the usual sponsors and they help both...

Celebrity Trends in Wedding Flowers

While it’s true that you have your own unique style, you may also be interested in following the trends when the time comes to plan your wedding. Celebrities often have weddings with lavish presentations of flowers and...

Marquees part two

Although thoughts of hiring a marquee for your reception may create visions of a soft breeze fluttering lightly through to your guests, fanning them in the summer heat and carrying with it a delightful fragrance from...

Stapleford Park

Leicestershire Stapleford Park is a seventeenth century manor house situated near Melton Mowbray. An AA four star hotel, it is set in 500 acres of landscaped grounds and parklands created by Capability Brown. It offers...

Planning for an outdoor wedding

When you begin planning for your wedding the first thing on the list to organise is the venue. This tends to be a church, registry office or hotel. A popular alternative to these indoor venues is to have an outdoor...

Planning a wedding on a budget

You don’t have to break the bank to have the wedding you have always dreamed of. You just need to set yourself a budget work to. Before starting to plan your wedding, make sure you know what your budget is. The first...

Marquee’s Part One

Hiring a marquee for your wedding reception is not only a great solution to solve space issues; it can be a delightful backdrop for your guests. You will be able to tailor your reception to your exact desires, rather...

Jewish Weddings, Under the Canopy

Even within the Jewish community customs for weddings can vary. Traditional or Orthodox marriage celebrations can last for a week. They begin with the couple agreeing on a written marriage contract, called a “ketubah”...

Budget Friendly Wedding Flowers

As any bride can tell you, planning a wedding is stressful! Newlyweds are often short of money as they begin their new life together, creating a huge challenge when planning the event. However, you can still make a big...

Stanton House Hotel

Wiltshire The Stanton House Hotel is situated close to Swindon and overlooks Stanton Lake and park. It offers 82 rooms ranging from a single room to a four poster room and all are equipped with digital TV and wireless...

Planning a bridal shower

Other than a hen night, a bridal shower is one of the last occasions that a bride celebrates with her friends before she gets married. As it is such an important occasion, careful planning is required to ensure you have...

St Donats Arts Centre

Location:- St Donats Arts Centre, Vale of Glamorgan St Donats is one of the most magical places at which to get wed, situated on the cliffs of the Vale of Glamorgan over looking the Severn Estuary and Somerset. St...

Irish Weddings, it’s all about the luck

The multi-faceted Irish can be deeply religious, supremely superstitious and hearty partiers, all at the same time. They also believe in courting as much luck as possible. Fortunate is the couple that ties the knot on...

How Marriages Create the Family Tree

When a couple weds, they not only bond with each other, but they also join the family trees of two separate families. At the point where the two trees are joined, a new family tree branches out, ready for new stems of...