Mention music for weddings and most minds will jump straight to the first dance and the ensuing dancefloor fillers. But there are a surprising number of moments requiring music throughout your big day. Here’s our handy guide to the most popular wedding songs in the UK and when to play them.
Nobody wants to watch the clock on their wedding day. It's your big moment and you should focus on enjoying every minute – not counting every second.
But that's precisely why a wedding day schedule is so important. If you plan ahead and sketch out a rough timeline, you'll ensure that everyone – bride, groom, guests and staff – knows their cue. This means fewer timing headaches and more chances to relax, enjoy the moment and soak up the good vibes.
When it’s done well, a summer wedding is a truly magical thing. A blissful, beautiful day where the people you care about come together in fairytale surroundings to celebrate your love. But how do you turn that dream into a reality?
Bridal outfits are like cocktails. They don't need accessories, but a few fancy adornments can make them all the more memorable.
Hardly know where to start? Hardly surprising. The world of bridal accessories can be tricky to navigate. It's all too easy to get caught up in a web of traditions ('Something old…'), expectations ('Grandma would love it if…') and plain old analysis paralysis.
Our ancestors knew all about the health benefits of spices. After all, they didn't have the luxury of modern medicine to soothe their sicknesses.
While we don't know exactly how the health benefits of spices were discovered, we imagine that it came down to simple experimentation. Ancient people needed relief from their ailments, just as we do – so they turned to the leaves, seeds and pulses that grew in the wild around them.
When it comes to planning a wedding, matching your budget to your dreams is never easy. And it can feel even more daunting in uncertain economic times. But the great news is there’s a wealth of things you can do to keep an eye on wedding costs, if you think a little outside the box. So read on for Court Colman’s seven best winter wedding ideas on a budget. And fall back in love with your dreams for your big day.
South Wales has it all. Fairy tale castles, cascading waterfalls, golden beaches, plunging valleys. It’s not surprising that the Celtic region has become quite the idyllic backdrop for romantic wedding proposals and indeed, the driving force behind some incredible outdoor wedding proposal ideas.
So what are the best tips for planning a wonderful winter wedding? One overarching notion is to embrace the season. Don’t think ‘how can we have a fabulous wedding despite the winter’, but ‘how can we have a fabulous wedding because of the winter’. Harness all the exciting opportunities colder weather and darker days can bring. Here are our tips on how you can do just that.
As autumn kicks in, few things appeal as much as some perfectly spiced food. Perhaps it’s the depth of the warmth it delivers on a cold day. Perhaps it’s the all enveloping aromas. Or perhaps it’s the comfort it provides – after a chilly, wet day, a spicy dish is like a big-hearted hug, or cwtch...