In the same way that couples like to announce their engagement, brides and grooms to-be tend to announce their impending nuptials in the local and national papers. Placing an announcement tells friends and acquaintances the date and place of the wedding and will encourage them to wish you well. Choosing wedding stationery is a very important part of getting married, your colour and style of stationery can set the whole tone of your wedding celebration. Read more »

When you choose your wedding rings be very aware that what looks with-it now may look ridiculous in ten or even five years time, so be cautious of buying something jagged, heavy looking, over-ornate or high fashion, you may live to regret it in the future. Your wedding ring is very important, it is tangible evidence of your wedding 30 years later when the photos are put away. There is a very wide difference in the costs of wedding rings, buy the best you can afford, quality is just as important. Read more »

One of the more enjoyable wedding tasks is choosing not only your wedding dress but also all the wedding outfits for your attendants, not to mention having a sartorial input with the groom and best man. After all, what everybody wears can have a tremendous effect on the success of the day.

It is as well to avoid going over the top when you walk down the aisle, there is a fine line between looking absolutely gorgeous and an over-decorated Christmas tree. Stick to the golden rule - less is more! A simple frock with beautiful accessories or an elaborate dress with plain accessories usually works very well. Here are a few well-chosen pointers to guide you down the confusing road of wedding clothes. Read more »

Searching through wedding venues for the ideal place to hold your wedding is only part of organising your big day. Once you have found your perfect wedding venue you will then need to be completely switched on to ensure that the venue completes their side of the contract and fully cooperates with your requirements.

Listed below are a few pointers to be considered when choosing a venue for your wedding. Read more »

After the ceremony the wedding reception is the most important part of getting married since this where you are going to celebrate with all your friends and family around you on your very special day. Here are a few tried and tested tips for the perfect reception Find out if you can you hold your ceremony at the venue as well as the reception, if not, is the venue very far away from the church etc. You won’t want to spend ages getting to the reception after the ceremony – the whole wedding party will lose the mood. Read more »

Wedding flowers are the final decorative touch that pulls everything else together. For this reason alone they should be chosen with great care as they are not only a visual expression of the occasion but also of your personality and taste. Choose a wedding florist, preferably from personal recommendation, and arrange a meeting first of all to make sure that you gel. This is the person who is going to have a very prominent role in your wedding. A good florist should listen, advise and have reliable suppliers. Read more »

Wedding cakes are traditionally rich fruit cakes covered with royal icing that can be teased into the most amazing and beautiful designs. However, many people are now opting for a wedding cake that is a decorated sponge or even a gooey tower of profiteroles. The wedding cake usually has pride of place on the top table or on a special display area set aside from other tables. Because the cake is such an integral part, huge consideration should be devoted to its flavour and design. Read more »