You may not have come across the “engagement gap” yet: it’s a social phenomenon that’s shaking up the wedding industry, with effects bound to ripple through both couples and suppliers. In short, the pandemic brought our lives and relationships to a standstill, leading to a sharp drop in engagements, followed by a sudden rise. This surge is likely to have a big effect on the number of weddings, and could eventually lead to a shortage of wedding suppliers for a lot of engaged couples!

I’m excited to share this lovely article from Kathrine Brenne, an experienced wedding planner at Amore Wedding Italy, who’s sharing her secrets to help you have an amazing destination wedding in Italy.

The most important thing to consider when choosing your wedding venue in Italy

Your choice of wedding venue can be simple. I always advise my couples to think about how they want guests to feel on their wedding day. That will provide the first step for a successful event. Do they want a rustic wedding in the countryside, an elegant affair in a historic villa, or something more informal by the sea? It’s important to make a list of priorities and to start exploring the various options which Italy can offer.

If you thought hiring a wedding venue was complicated, opting for a marquee takes it to the next level! Can a wedding marquee really save you money, and with all the extras you’ll need, is it worth it? In this blog we’ll explain the basic costs for hiring a wedding marquee, as well as the hidden extras to consider so you can work out the real cost of a marquee for your big day. With thanks to luxury marquee company Peacock and Bow for getting in touch to share their blog: how much does a marquee wedding cost.

UK wedding superbrand MOSS have been in touch with English Wedding to share the news that the classic tux is making an exciting comeback for weddings! A pretty stable trend in the US since forever, the wedding tux is a look I love, perfect for a city chic reception!

MOSS say, “While tuxedos have long been a popular choice for a variety of occasions – from black-tie events to red carpet appearances – this wedding season is seeing more couples embracing the classic look for their big day, often adding a contemporary twist.”

For the majority of couples, the wedding photographs are one of the most important parts of the day. Selecting the right photographer takes many hours of research, and we choose many parts of our wedding details for how they look. So how can we make the most of our wedding photographer and our photos on the day? Newcastle & North East wedding photographer Erika Tanith shares all her expert tips right here – and she’s wonderfully honest with her advice.