Your wedding day might be all about you both, but in reality, it happens because of lots of other people! There’s your celebrant who can also be your co-ordinator your hairdresser and make-up artist, your venue, and other vendors, performers, caterers and of course your guests involved as well! All of these people have to…
The big day is almost here and after pretty much all of the planning is done and you know who’s sitting where, what colour your nail varnish is going to be and what your playlist is, you can start stressing about the ceremony itself. There may be some unpredictable things or unknowns involved… You might…
If you’ve decided to be married by a celebrant rather than a vicar, priest or rabbi, then you might be wondering exactly what he or she will actually do for you on the day itself. A celebrant has more of a freeform, independent role in most cases. Religious leaders and registrars have various spiritual and…
A wedding day that goes without a hitch is one that has been meticulously planned. The arrangements can take years but even with the best will in the world, there is always something that can go wrong. A wedding is made up of many different elements, some of which are extremely important such as the…
Getting your wedding right takes time, it takes patience and it takes a lot of work. There are so many elements and arrangements that feed into the big day, that there is a lot to think about. In fact, many people consider it to be a stressful experience which is understandable because not only is…
Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life and the memories you make will last for the rest of your life. It’s important that things go smoothly on the day, which is why you hire vendors to take care of the catering, the flowers, the photography and so on. It’s vital…
A lot of your guests will be coming to your wedding from out of town or possibly from overseas. Not all of them will be familiar with your hometown, but they’re still making the effort to join you, so you need to welcome them, help them to find their feet and keep them comfortable and…
As with any big event, something will go wrong – a rain shower, a kid’s tantrum, a horse bombing your photos… These mishaps are unavoidable and will just bring people together and make for great stories down the line. Other mistakes, on the other hand, aren’t so funny. They are, however, avoidable and manageable. Learn…
If you’re thinking of having a photo booth at your wedding but you’re worried about the cost or you just want to make it unique, then there’s nothing stopping you from creating your own. You just need a sense of humour, an even bigger sense of kitsch and a can-do attitude. Oh, and some of…
Lighting is a vital element when you want to create a mood or set a scene, both at the ceremony and at the reception. When it’s done right, it’s right. When it’s done wrong, it’s a disaster! Harsh overhead lights can kill any romance and make even the blushing bride look washed out and peaky.…