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We're talking about smashing the patriarchy on you

We're talking about smashing the patriarchy on your wedding day, and sharing 18 tips to inspire you to shake things up a little!⁠
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10. First looks⁠
I secretly love this; but I love to see it done equally – with both of you making your entrance at the same time! The waiting groom and approaching bride is just too reflective of how it’s done in church – so switch up your first look so you BOTH get a stunning surprise!⁠
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✨ 14 more tips - LINK IN OUR BIO!⁠
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11. Superstition⁠
So… superstition isn’t real. You probably know that. Which makes it fine to see each other the night before, and the morning of, and to have breakfast together and get dressed together and everything on the morning of your wedding. “Unlucky to see the bride before the wedding“? What why though?!!!⁠
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12. Miss⁠
When a woman gets married, you’re led to believe she has to change her title so everyone knows. (Unless she’s a Dr or a Prof.) But a man doesn’t. Choose how you see this tradition: it’s either romantic, or it’s outdated. It’s either you, or it’s not. You don’t have to change your title – stay a Miss or a Ms if you like!⁠
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13. Keeping the bouquet⁠
More than likely, you paid quite a lot of money for your biggest ever bunch of flowers, so hold on to it! Some florists will suggest a second (cheaper, more lightweight) bouquet especially for ‘the toss’ – but if you go with that tradition, make sure all the single humans are allowed in the scrum to catch it. (Gathering all the single ladies together for the bouquet toss can be really awkward for some guests!) ⁠
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SMASHING THE PATRIARCHY on your wedding day - 18 wedding planning suggestions from English Wedding!⁠
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7. Roles on the day⁠
Not since school have we dressed identically in groups of girls and guys. Hey, if your besties want to wear matching dresses and suits it’s fine – but there are plenty of alternatives to traditional bridal parties. If your best mate’s a guy, have him by your side instead of a troop of bridesmaids. We’ve had the conversation many times that my man’s sister would make the best ‘best man’ bar none!⁠
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All the roles, from flower girls to toastmasters, via ushers and (especially) bridesmaids date back to patriarchal times, so feel free to shake them up and create new roles for your favourite people on your wedding day.⁠
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8. Giving freely⁠
“Who gives this woman?” … oooochie – that sounds so wrong! This woman damn well chooses to be united with the love of her life, so skip this patriarchal wording however you can! (Ask your registrar for ways to avoid it, or go with a celebrant to rewrite the whole ceremony wording)⁠
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9. Aisles⁠
There’s something about having the groom waiting patiently for the bride to walk to him – or is it just me? Perhaps the thought of the walk down the aisle is just daunting: and if you’re uncomfortable with this fairly rigid ‘layout’ of weddings, change it! Walk together; walk with all your friends; walk into a woodland clearing with EVERYONE to switch up the aisle tradition (which stems from churches, and from brides and grooms having families on separate ‘sides’ – like football teams or wars).⁠
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✨ 15 more tips on our blog - link in bio! ⁠
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📸 @jordannamarstonphoto⁠
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⁠ Today on our blog: No Phones Allowed: The Ins

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Today on our blog: No Phones Allowed: The Ins and Outs of Unplugged Weddings ⁠
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75% of Brit couples say they are having – or considering – a ceremony without phones or cameras. ⁠
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Whether it’s a ‘no photo policy’ for the vow-exchange moment only or a ‘social media ban’ for the entire celebration, unplugged weddings exist in different shapes and forms.⁠
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Banning devices on your wedding day and relying on a professional photographer will help you capture unforgettable moments that aren’t grainy, dark, or unflattering.⁠
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If you would love an unplugged wedding where devices are forbidden for a few hours, go for it! – if you’re happy, your guests are bound to be delighted too!⁠
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🌟Link in our bio for more! ⁠
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Beautiful photos by @elliecooper_photography_ via @unsplash⁠
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Full image credits:⁠
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Photographer: @elliecooper_photography_⁠
Workshop Hosts: @theweddingrebellionuk⁠⁠
Stylist: @foil_events⁠
Branding Photographer: @lexflemingphoto⁠⁠
Associate Branding Photographer: @brandysnapphoto⁠⁠
Model couple: @thewheellife_⁠⁠
Flowers: @wildflowerandfox_⁠⁠
Groom's Jacket: @kellydawnriot⁠⁠
Veil: @rebeccaannedesigns⁠⁠
Confetti: @yourconfetti⁠⁠
Venue: @mamashelterlondon⁠⁠
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SMASHING THE PATRIARCHY on your wedding day - 18 wedding planning suggestions from English Wedding!⁠
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4. Team wedding (planning)⁠
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Traditionally the man proposes, and the woman squeals and runs off to plan the wedding. Or at least, that’s what bridal mags would have you believe. But 1) not every wedding has a man and a woman and 2) doesn’t that all feel a little bit 1980s? I’ve heard too many stories of wedding planning stress, with brides feeling the pressure to take it all on their shoulders. Plan together instead: focus on your shared priorities and ditch any unnecessary fluff!⁠
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We’ve got an interesting feature in the pipelines, all about wedding planning responsibilities – follow us for a heads up when it’s published!⁠
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5. Outfits⁠
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Wear what you like: if that’s a white dress and top hat, fine! But beware preconceptions that girls have to have multiple appointments in boutiques to be fitted up and fussed over like prize Barbie dolls while guys are quickly measured up for hired suits. It’s not about doing everything differently for the sake of it, more about having the outfits and experience YOU both want. So spend whatever feels right for you both; definitely give suits as much priority as dresses if that’s what you want – and feel free to avoid boutiques, shop on the high street and wear rainbow sequin jumpsuits if they’re more your thing than big white skirts!⁠
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6. Sten parties⁠
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Ever had a stag or hen invite and dreaded going? The best pre-wedding celebrations are for everyone: boys & girls and friendship groups without segregation based on anatomy. So hire a country pad for all your mates and have a wild weekend, or take everyone you know (mums & dads included) to a local festival. Just avoid the cliches of penis straws, sashes and strippers in big city mega-bars and you’ll be fine.⁠
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✨ 15 more tips on our blog - link in bio! ⁠
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📸 @jordannamarstonphoto⁠
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#weddingadvice #weddingplanning #alternativewedding #weddingevolve #patriarchy #weddingpatriarchy #smashingthepatriarchy

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Delicious little details 💜⁠ ⁠ 🙏Please sh

Delicious little details 💜⁠
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🙏Please share if you're tagged!⁠
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🌟Link in our bio for more 😊⁠
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Planner/Concept @thecountryblush⁠
Venue @hoathhouse⁠
Photographer @neliprahova⁠
Second Shooter @edguida⁠
Videographer @molehillmedia⁠
Bridal Boutique @pantilesbride⁠
Jewellery @jacquilarssonjewellery⁠
Hair @alexhairandmua⁠
Celebrant @trueblueceremonies⁠
Florist @baileyandblossom⁠
Cake @designercakesbyelle⁠
Furniture/Props @thelittleweddingwarehouse⁠
Tableware @kentcrockery⁠
Napkins @theknottednapkinco⁠
Ribbon @silkandpurl⁠
Stationery @thefriendlypaperco⁠
Land Rover @weddingwolf90⁠
Bridal Hair Accessories @tiaralornagreen⁠
Menswear @tupperstux⁠
Model & MUA @little_missfox⁠
Model @crazmataz⁠
Dog - Bailey⁠
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NEW on our blog - the loveliest styled shoot, drip

NEW on our blog - the loveliest styled shoot, dripping with regal elegance and still deliciously styled!⁠
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This beauty comes from a team of Kent wedding suppliers and was sent in by lovely Evie at The Country Blush, who introduces the feature and explains how the styling touches came together. All images are by lovely Neli Prahova – more on the English Wedding insta!⁠
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🌟Link in our bio for more! ⁠
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Planner/Concept @thecountryblush⁠
Venue @hoathhouse⁠
Photographer @neliprahova⁠
Second Shooter @edguida⁠
Videographer @molehillmedia⁠
Bridal Boutique @pantilesbride⁠
Jewellery @jacquilarssonjewellery⁠
Hair @alexhairandmua⁠
Celebrant @trueblueceremonies⁠
Florist @baileyandblossom⁠
Cake @designercakesbyelle⁠
Furniture/Props @thelittleweddingwarehouse⁠
Tableware @kentcrockery⁠
Napkins @theknottednapkinco⁠
Ribbon @silkandpurl⁠
Stationery @thefriendlypaperco⁠
Land Rover @weddingwolf90⁠
Bridal Hair Accessories @tiaralornagreen⁠
Menswear @tupperstux⁠
Model & MUA @little_missfox⁠
Model @crazmataz⁠
Dog - Bailey⁠
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Don't be late! ⁠ ⁠ Wedding mistakes to avoid,

Don't be late! ⁠
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Wedding mistakes to avoid, and how to avoid them! Tips from @closeupchrismagician and friends ⁠
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We'll help you arrive on time, avoid hangry suppliers, keep the atmosphere alive and exciting, tame your group shots session and have a fabulous wedding day!⁠
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Link in our bio! ⁠
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📸 by Thomas William on @unsplash⁠
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This worked beautifully, but the sparkler send-off

This worked beautifully, but the sparkler send-off ranks high in the most common wedding mistakes! We share all the tips to avoid 15 real life wedding mistakes on our blog today - thanks to @closeupchrismagician for the blog, and to @benjamintomsphotography for the gorgeous sparkler shot!⁠
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An extract from the blog! ... 15 wedding mistakes and how to avoid them⁠
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Mis-timed sparkler shots and smoke flares⁠
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Always read the safety info on your explosives, people! Smoke flares make beautiful pics but they get hot! Smoke and sparkler shots look amazing but make sure everyone lights theirs at the same time (esp. sparklers), knows where to wave them about and where your photographer will be. The same applies for bubbles!⁠
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Forgetting what you’re there for⁠
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Wedding mistakes happen. Cakes tumble. Flowers wilt. Guest books get forgotten. Outfits get dirty. But on the morning of your wedding you’ll wake up as singles and go to sleep as your married selves. Don’t let anything spoil that feeling of making a lifelong commitment to the best person in your world.⁠
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Real life wedding day mistakes, and how not to hav

Real life wedding day mistakes, and how not to have them! ⁠
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New post on our blog right now, inspired by the rather wonderful @closeupchrismagician⁠
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Image credit: @priessnitzstudio via @unsplash⁠
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Link in our bio! 👆⁠
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Looking for Hollywood style wedding glamour? @mia_

Looking for Hollywood style wedding glamour? @mia_la_vida_bridal dress Tia is a combination of evening sophistication and finely crafted bridalwear, for an effortlessly expensive-looking bridal style.⁠
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You’ll make the aisle look like a Hollywood red carpet, as this gown dazzles with glamour.⁠
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🌟Link in our bio for more! ⁠
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Photographer @martaliterska ⁠
Make up @sallybmakeup ⁠
Hair @mariakovacs ⁠
Model @billiebozz⁠
@bags.of.personality⁠
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We're loving these dresses from the @@mia_la_vida_

We're loving these dresses from the @@mia_la_vida_bridal Isn't She Gorgeous collection - ⁠
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Savanna is a stunningly modern wedding dress with a figure-hugging shape that captures your unique contours.⁠
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Scarlett is a refined and beautiful evening dress with a stunning silhouette and sensual high leg parting. Both dresses look incredible with Mia La Vida’s angel-wing 'Paris' bridal sleeves.⁠
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🌟Link in our bio for more! ⁠
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Photographer @martaliterska⁠
Make up @sallybmakeup⁠
Hair @mariakovacs⁠
Model @billiebozz⁠
@bags.of.personality⁠
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#ukweddingblogs #weddingplanning2023 ⁠
#bridalinspirationuk #bridalstyle #weddingideas #ukweddingdressdesigner #designerweddingdressesuk #englishweddingblog #ukbrides #coutureweddingdress #couturewedding #coutureweddingdresses #mialavidabridal #bridalinspiration

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