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.…
Think about it – one of the biggest expenses involved in your wedding is the photographer. In recent years, however, couples are choosing moreto keep their wedding photos on a hard drive or USB stick rather than getting them printed out. It’s not an either-or choice, though, so if you’re wondering whether to print out…
Now that winter’s gone, organising a spring wedding is a real joy as spring is the season for flowers. There are dozens of types to choose from; so many, in fact, that your head will spin. Here’s just seven of the must-have blooms for spring 2018. The king protea This is an amazing-looking flower. Most…