This feature was written for English Wedding by Say I Do.
Before the venue, the dress/suit, or even the guest list, there’s one thing that can make your wedding planning smoother from the start: a wedding website. And not just any website. If you’re serious about staying organised, saving time, and giving your guests a seamless experience, Say I do should be your first stop.
Planning a wedding today involves more moving parts than ever before. Digital invites, multiple events, guest groups, dietary requests, QR codes, seating plans, RSVPs, and the dreaded follow-ups. It’s a lot. But when you start your planning journey with Say I do, the stress doesn’t pile up, it gets handled.
Doesn’t it feel like we’re halfway into summer already? The sunshine always makes me happy, and having Holly and Thomas’s wedding on my screen today is taking summer vibes and my smile to a whole other level! This gorgeous pair married in August and chose lovely Isle of Wight wedding photographer SJ Jones Photography to capture their day at East Afton Farmhouse. They’ve written some fabulous reviews for their favourite suppliers so keep reading, and as always, more of my favourite photos on instagram @englishweddingblog – look out for the table plan, it’s amazing!
Wedding photographer’s website
Steve Jones Photography https://www.sjjonesphotography.co.uk
Some of us don’t have a favourite poem, and that’s perfectly fine. Wedding planning forums and websites often talk about wedding readings, and a little digging will easily unearth favourite and trending wedding poems. I remember when English Wedding was born, right back in 2009, the choice of poems read at weddings suddenly went from Shakespeare to an extract from The Velveteen Rabbit – and it felt like a little revelation! Now we live in a world of celebrants and highly personalised ceremonies, and lots of couples have wedding readings that absolutely reflect who they are. Here’s how to find yours – without settling for the best love poems you can find from an internet shortlist!
A curious question: does life stop for weddings? Should it? In some senses, a wedding day is utterly different from any other. Having all of your favourite people in one space, seeing them celebrating together, meeting each other for the first time perhaps, even shedding a tear or two – is huge.
The rollercoaster of emotions you might feel, from nervousness to overwhelm to wondering if your heart could ever be this full of joy.
That’s weddings.
But there’s even more than that. Life doesn’t stop for weddings.
A guest article by Bespoke Diamonds (Dublin) for English Wedding
Timeless Style, Lifelong Meaning
When you picture the perfect engagement ring, chances are you imagine something that looks as beautiful on your golden wedding anniversary as it does the day you propose. Trends come and go, but classic craftsmanship, high-quality diamonds and thoughtful design last forever. At Bespoke Diamonds, we have helped thousands of couples in Ireland choose rings that feel personal today yet timeless tomorrow. Here’s how to ensure your forever piece never dates.
