Speed Dating Events

A vintage-style bridal bouquet tends to be larger than others and is arranged in a cascade. To complete the look, choose classic flowers that have been used in weddings for many years. Read the rest of this entry »

A beautifully lettered scroll is a welcome invitation to any party. There are numerous computer fonts that mimic the art of calligraphy. Read the rest of this entry »

You don’t need to have a precise guest list at this point but some idea of general numbers will come in very handy. Do you both have a huge extended family, a vast network of friends and numerous work colleagues that you just can’t get married without? Read the rest of this entry »

There’s not nearly so much pressure on you as there is on your best man so try to relax. Just imagining how he must feel leading up to the most anticipated speech of the night should be enough to calm your nerves. There are only a few things that are really expected from the groom’s speech and they are quite easily achievable, no matter how bad a public speaker you are. Read the rest of this entry »

This can be a small or a massive job depending on the style of your venue and wedding. If you are marrying in a stately home, chances are your surroundings will already be fairly salubrious. Alternatively, a church hall or marquee may need a bit of extra work to liven it up. Read the rest of this entry »

Obviously not all grooms are the same and it’s important to establish which category you fall into regarding your impending nuptials and what kind of role you want to play in the whole proceedings. Read the rest of this entry »

If your stress is being caused by something more than just the colour of the tablecloths or whether to wear a waistcoat and you are having a bout of the pre-wedding jitters, try not to worry. It is quite normal for both partners to feel a bit daunted and question what they are doing at some point during the engagement, particularly after a few deposits have been put down and money has been spent. Read the rest of this entry »

Along with a vat of sun cream and far too many clothes for just seven days, make sure you take the following: Read the rest of this entry »

As with other principles of surrender, I wasn’t perfect when it came to shutting down my mind-reading habit. Initially, I just rechanneled it. I had a habit of “interpreting” my husband for other people. He would say something, and I would pipe up and tell them what he meant. Read the rest of this entry »

The problem has its origins in childhood, long before a young man and woman stand at the altar to say, ‘I do’. For her part, the girl is taught subtly by society that marriage is a lifelong romantic experience; that loving husbands are entirely responsible for the happiness of their wives; Read the rest of this entry »