A guest article by Grainmarket Alpacas

Why Choose a Sustainable Wedding?

Weddings are notoriously wasteful, with single use florals, food waste and travel creating a hefty carbon footprint. There’s so much you can do to focus on reducing waste, supporting local businesses, and making environmentally friendly choices. By opting for a sustainable approach, you can create a beautiful and memorable celebration that reflects your commitment to the planet. Here are a few reasons to consider a sustainable wedding:

Getting your wedding invitation wording just right can feel like a challenge. The sheer amount of advice online is daunting! Which “complete guide to wedding invitation wording” is best? Are wedding invitations worded differently in the UK to the US? And which variation of wedding invitation etiquette will fit your family circumstances? If this all feels like an impossible task, I’m here to help. I’m a wedding stationery designer and calligrapher, and I’ve been advising couples on  wording their invitations for well over a decade. Things have changed recently, and the loveliest trend in wedding invites is authenticity.  Here’s everything you need to know.

A guest blog by Karen Hackman, Finance Coach for Couples
Photo by Ky Nang on Unsplash


Planning your wedding should be an exciting and joyful experience, but with so many details to consider, it can quickly become overwhelming.

This guide is designed to simplify the process, breaking it down into clear, manageable steps so you can plan your dream wedding with confidence. Whether you’re opting for a DIY approach or just want to stay organised, this blog covers everything from budgeting and guest lists to choosing the perfect venue and creating lasting memories.

Read on to make wedding planning stress-free and fun!

Choosing the perfect engagement ring is such an exciting moment, but it can also feel overwhelming. With endless styles, settings, and gemstones available, it’s easy to get lost in the options. That’s why doing research can make all the difference as it helps you discover designs you love, find inspiration, and make sure the ring you choose truly reflects your partner’s style.

The right resources can make the search exciting, and there are plenty of social platforms filled with engagement ring inspiration and wedding inspiration to help you along the way.

Header image by James Mason Photography


In my 15 years of writing about weddings, I’ve learned that the cost of a destination wedding depends very much on location, guest lists and styling. But in all of that time I’ve never had a detailed insight into all of the factors which can affect costs of getting married abroad. Today, that changed! I’ve been reading a fabulous article by Michelle Jacobs (luxury destination wedding planner) which really explains everything you should consider when you’re weighing up the relative costs of UK or destination weddings. (Read How much do destination weddings cost? The 7 deciding factors here.)