Planning Your Wedding
Practical guidance on organising your wedding from initial planning through to the big day. Articles cover budgets, timelines, venues, invitations and coordination of all the moving parts.
12 Month Countdown
Work through your wedding planning month by month with this 12-month timeline to stay organised and avoid last-minute scrambles.
Alternative Honeymoon Ideas
Skip the beach and try an active honeymoon instead, from road trips to desert treks and mountain adventures.
Alternative Ideas for Invitations
Skip boring invitations and try handmade paper, flash drives or other creative ways to get guests excited about your event.
Bridal Shows
Bridal shows bring all your wedding vendors and inspiration together in one place, saving you hours of research and planning.
Choosing Poems and Readings for Weddings
Pick the right poems and readings to add a personal touch to your wedding ceremony.
Establishing a Budget
Work out what you can realistically spend on your wedding and stick to it to avoid financial stress.
Getting Organised
Planning a wedding takes 250 hours, here's how to use your time wisely with practical tips for staying organised.
Hiring a Wedding Planner
A wedding planner can save you hundreds of hours and handle the logistics, but choose someone who understands your vision.
How to Cope with a Crisis on the Day
Quick fixes for common wedding day disasters, from dress emergencies to family drama.
How to Hold a Low Key Hen or Stag Night
Plan a fun pre-wedding celebration that suits you instead of following tradition with excessive drinking and chaos.
Is There a Difference in 1st and 2nd Marriages?
Second marriages face different challenges than first ones, from dealing with exes to blended families and past relationship memories.
Money Saving Strategies
Cut wedding costs without sacrificing style by budgeting smartly and finding deals on venues, food and entertainment.
Most Memorable Moment of the Day?
Real couples share the wedding moments that stayed with them most, from first glances to life-changing vows.
Stag and Hen Party Ideas
Get ideas beyond the typical pub crawl and stripper for your stag or hen do, from trips abroad to unique party alternatives.
Traditional or Reportage Style Photography
Decide between traditional posed photos or candid reportage style for your wedding photographer.
Unusual Wedding Venues
Skip the ballroom and consider castles, ice hotels, or snow villages for a wedding venue that actually feels like yours.
Wedding Invitations
Your wedding invitations set the tone for your big day, so here's how to pick the right style without the stress.
Wedding Programs and Maps
Help your wedding guests navigate the day with a program that explains the ceremony, introduces the bridal party, and shows them where to go.
Wedding Rehearsals
Make sure your wedding rehearsal covers all the timing and logistical details so nothing gets missed on the actual day.