Weddings, the day where you marry the love of your life. A celebration that has been around for many centuries. But, what traditions have stuck in the wedding industry.

One tradition that has stuck around is the bride throwing her bouquet to all the single girls that have attended. The idea of this is to see who will be getting married next. Some brides prefer to keep their bouquets so have not taken on this tradition.

Another wedding tradition that has stuck around is cutting the cake. This is where the bride and groom will cut the first slice of cake together and eat it together. This is a lovely tradition that we can expect to see sticking around for a long time into the future.

These are two of the main traditions that have stuck around with regards to weddings. `These are what people think about when they think of weddings.

For some people, hiring a wedding planner can seem like a necessary or unnecessary cost. Today, we are going to share with you what a wedding planner truly does so you can decide whether they are a necessary person for you to hire for your wedding.

Hosting your own wedding can be a very stressful time. You do not want to be in charge of everything that is happening on the day especially if you are the bride. You want to be able to focus on yourself and not need to worry about if everything is going to plan elsewhere. This is where hiring a wedding planner comes into play. On the big day, they will be the person who ensures everything is running smoothly. They will be the person who ensures that every location is set up on time, that every person who needs to be there is there. They are the ones who will be in contact with everyone to ensure your big day runs as smoothly as possible. If you come across any issues, they are the person you can go to with your issue.

Alongside this vital role in ensuring your big day runs smoothly, they are also there to help you in the planning phases. This can be a daunting task with many brides and grooms not knowing how to budget for their wedding. By working with a wedding planner you can let them know your budget and have them find the best possible deals for you. They will work closely with you to make this the wedding you are dreaming of. But also work closely with many companies to ensure you are getting the best price, cutting costs as much as they can to save you money whilst giving you your dream day.

Once you have become engaged to your new fiance, the fun can truly begin. One of the most important parts of your wedding is choosing a location for your ceremony. Your ceremony is possibly one of the most important aspects of your wedding, it’s the time where you say ‘I Do’, the time where you truly tie the knot. This is somewhere that you want to be perfect for you both, the perfect location for the main celebration.

So, how can you choose the right location for your wedding ceremony?

Think About Religion
One of the first aspects to consider is religion. Does either of you have any religious beliefs and traditions that you want to follow? If so this may help to narrow down your search for the right ceremony location. For example, you may wish to hold your ceremony in a church or another place of worship for your religion.

Think About Emotions
You are your partner should also think about your own emotions. There may be some places that you have an emotional connection with that would be perfect for saying your vows. This should always be a consideration as it can help to give your ceremony more meaning.

Think About Travel Costs
This is something that most engaged couples tend to forget about, travel costs. Whilst you may find your dream location further afield, remember that you and your guests will have to travel to the location and potentially stay overnight to enjoy the celebration. Consider the costs, as this may not be affordable for everyone.

So, these are three of the main things that you should consider when choosing the right location for your wedding. Make sure it is right for you and your partner as this is one aspect of your wedding that you will never forget.

When planning your dream wedding one of the first things you always need to consider is your budget. Having a budget is extremely important for any occasion but especially your wedding. Deciding what your budget should be is the challenging part. No one wants to spend all of their savings in one go, so how can you decide upon a budget for your wedding?

When I decided upon a budget for my wedding we took into consideration some of the main factors. These beings guests, location, clothing, food, and transport. These are the main aspects that you need to have a budget set for as they will take up the most money.

Firstly consider your guests. How many people do you want at your wedding? This will help you to choose a venue that will fit everyone at a suitable price. It will also help you to decide upon food and what will be the best value for money. You can also ask them to pay a small fee to help with the costs if this is difficult for you.

Once you have the number of guests sorted you will be able to think of your entire budget. Look at what savings you have and how much of this you and your partner will be happy to spend on a wedding. When you know this, you can spread this across all the designated areas to ensure you stay well within your budget when planning.

The lowest part of your budget will normally be your transport and your own dresses and suits. This is because they are of a lower value than say the event location.

Knowing and sticking to a budget is key. We will always recommend that you have an entire budget of between £5,000 to £10,000 to cover all of the costs of your wedding.

No matter what your age, when you start getting into the dating world, you are always envisioning your dream wedding, thinking about how it will look with your significant other. Some of these relationships will end in your dream day, whilst others may not. So, is there ever a right time to get married?

The simple answer to this is no, there never truly is a right time for you to get married to your partner. Once the question has been asked, we always think that couples should aim to tie the knot within 2 years of this date, that’s just so the love and passion are still there and the after marriage arguments haven’t set in yet!

If you are waiting around for the right time, it will likely never come. There will always be something that seems to be getting in the way, whether this is pregnancy, a dream holiday, or money issues. You just need to dive right in and start planning as soon as you feel ready and stop waiting for the perfect time.

The big proposal has happened, meaning it is time to begin planning for the big wedding day! It is likely after the proposal you begin looking for wedding planners, quickly realising that due to the nature of the event, these simple planners are expensive. So, are they worth the money?

While wedding planners may be an expensive purchase for one-time use, they are in every way worth the money. They help to ensure that no aspect of your wedding is forgotten about. Your wedding is such a special occasion, you do not want to forget any aspect. A wedding planner will include areas to write about even the smallest of details that you may have never thought about without it. These wedding planners have been created by experts in planning weddings. They know everything you need to remember and will be able to pinpoint certain aspects of your wedding in great detail. As well as most wedding planners including lots of advice about the time of year, the material of dresses, and the best flowers to be used. You will not be disappointed if you purchase a wedding planner for your big day.

So, you have been invited to a special event, whether this is a wedding, funeral, christening or party and your children are coming along. We have always found that people find it extremely challenging to purchase special occasion wear for their children, so we are going to help you.

When purchasing special occasion wear for children, you must try to leave it as close to the event as possible, but still not too close that it may not be ready in time. Children are prone to grow. They are prone to having massive growth spurts just after special occasion wear has been purchased, or right before the special event. This is why we would say to try to only purchase their outfit a month before the event. This gives you the best chance that the clothes will still fit them on the day.

If you are wanting to purchase a specially made outfit, the store will generally consider this. Asking the store to create the clothing slightly larger, with the options for alterations nearer the day of the event. This is the best option going forward as it means you will receive the personalised outfit, while still having the option for alterations close to the event to make it fit perfectly.

When purchasing special occasion wear for children, it is also important that you consider the price point. Children are known to be extremely messy. Sometimes purchasing an outfit from your local retail stores can work better, as you will not be spending a fortune on something that may be ruined by the end of the day.

There are many options for you if you do wish to purchase from a specialist outfit maker. The main benefit is they will work closely with you, ensuring your children can wear the outfit you desire on the special day.

We’ve all either been there or seen it on TV, the wonderful moment where a bride goes and chooses her dream wedding dress. But the process is never complete without some form of issue or drama occurring. It is without any doubt that choosing a wedding dress is possibly the most stressful part of any wedding. But why is this? Why is choosing a wedding dress so stressful?

One of the main reasons why wedding dress shopping has always been so stressful is the bride. Brides head into wedding gown stores with a clear vision of what they think they want. This can cause serious issues if they are not happy to try different styles when their dream vision is not working. Heading into a bridal salon with a vision of what you would like is always helpful, but you should also be willing to change your vision. Your dream wedding dress may not be the dream once you have it on, so do consider trying different styles, even the ones you think you may hate.

Another reason why the process of choosing a wedding dress is so stressful is due to the bridal party. Everyone has their own views and opinions on everything. Everyone will be voicing their opinions, telling you what they want to see you in. Clashing views in the bridal party can cause arguments, making this a more stressful process. It is good to listen to them as they have an outside perspective, but you also need to listen to your heart and what you want to be wearing.

So, when you are heading out to purchase your wedding dress to make the process less stressful be as open-minded as you can. Also, consider your bridal party and choose people who will respect what you want to be wearing on your big day.

When considering hosting any event, whether this is a work party or your own wedding, planning is extremely important. Today, we are going to discuss the three main reasons why planning is so important.

Organisation
Keeping a plan for the big day helps you to stay organised. Ensuring that everything goes smoothly on the big day. It will help you to be in control to know what is happening when without any added stress.

Budget
Having a clear plan can help you keep to your budget. These events can become costly, so keeping note of any expenditures will help to stay on track. You may also find ways to save money along the way.

Guests
When hosting a big event the guests are always the main priority. As long as you plan you can ensure that all of your guests will have a good time at your event. You can ensure no one is forgotten about and everyone is accounted for.