Image credit: Allure Bridals Larissa dress comes in sizes 0-30
10am and it’s been an interesting morning here already. In my inbox, a survey of brides with statistics on weight loss. And this always makes me uncomfortable. I’ve always felt strongly that this kind of messaging is WRONG. We’re put under so much pressure to be a certain shape and size – and why? Because somewhere out there, an extremely rich guy in a suit is making money from everyone who wants to lose weight.
First time planning a wedding? Yep – pretty much everyone’s working all this out as they go along, so you’re absolutely not alone! Diving into a world of catering and styling, planning and logistics can be insane – but keeping on top of your plans will stop the overwhelm. Having a great relationship with your suppliers is really important, and communication is everything. Here’s how to talk to your wedding suppliers – from jargon to problem-solving, budgets and more.
Strikingly beautiful floristry can elevate a wedding more than anything else. Sweeping, statement floral displays will wow your guests and look sensational in your wedding album. For a stately home wedding, it’s essential to choose flowers and arrangements to do more than just complement the space: they should take inspiration from your venue’s aesthetic and bring your wedding vision to life in the most beautiful way. To create unforgettable installations, work with an experienced designer who specialises in flowers for stately home weddings. I had the loveliest chat with luxury wedding florist Jemma Khan, whose advice for couples is golden.
I think the UK has had the sunniest summer in a long time – it’s been pretty perfect, and I can’t complain as autumn whooshes in. I’m embracing the time to reflect on a busy summer, and excited to share some gorgeous sunny weddings from the last few months (tap here to submit a wedding). I was chatting to Anna, a wedding photographer in Hampshire (Anna Rainbow Photography) who specialises in marquee weddings, and we’ve put together this little blog to help anyone out there planning a marquee wedding. Of course, we’re sharing lots of Anna’s gorgeous images too! So here’s our best 10 marquee wedding tips, inspired by Anna’s own advice on her website. I hope you find them useful!
There’s a reason elopements in Iceland have become so popular – and it’s not what you think! A new study shows Reykjavik as one of the world’s least reliable wedding destinations for weather and climate. In the same list, London, Paris and Tokyo are risky bets (for an outdoor wedding at least) – but I’m not ready to write them off as wedding destinations just yet – and I’ll tell you why.
