There are many elements to consider when planning a wedding – choosing the venue, flowers, food and attire to name a few. Now some couples are adding something else to their unwieldy to-do lists – book a content creator.
The rise of social media savvy couples has resulted in a 586% year-on-year increase in search demand for wedding content creators, according to wedding planning platform Hitched’s 2025 wedding trend report.
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This list of couples’ favourite wedding gifts is fun – put together by Wayfair, it’s based on what other couples have received and loved – and perhaps it will inspire your own gift list! (Checking out some of the items, I think maybe it will inspire you to create a wedding gift list before any of your quirkier guests begin to choose what they think you’ll need… (food dehydrator, anyone?)
Perhaps some of these wedding gifts are right up your street? Online home store Wayfair UK has analysed Reddit data to uncover favourite wedding gifts and provide recommendations on what to consider buying if you’re off to a wedding soon!
A guest blog from Herring Shoes
When it comes to your wedding day, every detail counts, and that includes the shoes you wear. Your wedding shoes are not just a fashion statement but an extension of your personality and style. With so many choices, it’s essential to find the perfect pair that reflects who you are, whether you’re a classic groom, an alternative groom, or someone who prefers a sporty look.
In 2025, the wedding shoe scene is all about merging tradition with a fresh twist. Here’s a look at the top 10 wedding shoe styles for the modern groom, complete with advice on how to match your shoes with other aspects of your outfit and how each style suits different grooms.
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.
