A special day requires special words, so I’ve scoured the infinite web to find you some of the most touching, funny and sweet readings for your child’s Big Day.
How we planned our weddings from abroad
Be it sandy shores beckoning you away or a return home, planning a wedding from another country can seem intimidating. So I spoke with four couples who have already done it, to get their tips for stress-free international wedding planning.
There are endless benefits to having your wedding abroad - from your pick of stunning locations, to having the perfect excuse to invite only the most special of guests. But while the end results will be well worth it, the act of planning your Big Day from miles away can be testing.
20 Top Alternatives to a Church Wedding
Not interested in a church or a registry office wedding? These alternative wedding venues might be more up your street.
There’s loads of reasons you might not be interested in a church or a registry office ceremony: you’re not religious, or belong to different faiths; you want somewhere less formal or more familiar. Whatever your reason for ditching the traditional wedding trappings - you might now be wondering ‘if not in a church or registry office, then where?’
Your expert guide to wedding cake shopping
Baker extraordinaire Emily Fitter fills us in on the latest wedding cake trends and gives her expert tips for finding the right cake for you.
As a child, if I was ever feeling upset or had a bad day my Mum would say to me: “Bake a cake Em”. It would instantly relax me and lift my spirits. Moving forward 25 years and I have been lucky enough to make my passion a career. I have been baking cakes my whole life and specialising in wedding cakes for years.
Autumn wedding inspiration to fall for
Harvest some of these seasonal décor ideas for a spell-binding Autumn wedding.
No doubt about it, Autumn is a fantastic season to get married. That crunch of crisp leaves under your feet; the kaleidoscope of oranges, yellows and browns in the gardens, and the dusky smell of the first fires of the year, mmmhmmm – it’s just scrummy!
Special touches for pregnant wedding guests
Attending a wedding when you’re pregnant is a very different experience. Here’s some little touches to help your expectant guests feel special.
I have something shocking to say: Your big day isn’t just about you. I know, I know. It is about you, of course, but your guest list is a carefully crafted draft sheet of the most important people in your lives. They’ll be your cheerleaders on the big day and beyond. So when it comes to planning the wedding, you’ll want to let them feel special too. Perhaps none more so than those who have to attend while pregnant.
9 fun ideas for a memorable baby naming
Whether you’re going for poignant or playful, it’s the special touches that make a baby naming ceremony memorable.
Welcoming your baby into her community through a baby naming is a big deal, especially for those closest to her. In her short life, this will probably be her biggest moment to date. If you’re reading this wondering what a baby naming is, it’s essentially a secular Christening. While traditional Christenings have a lot going for them, baby namings have the benefit of absolute freedom to do it your way.
Wedding take two: What married people would do differently
Swap favours for photobooths and only invite people you want, say those with the benefit of hindsight.
When you’re in the thick of it, planning a wedding can feel like a blur. With so many decisions to make, your poor brain doesn’t know what to do and you might make snap decisions you’ll later regret. ‘Yeah, sure – we totally need a ten-tier cake. £500 shoes – why not!’ It can come in handy to listen to those who’ve been there before.
7 signs you might prefer a celebrant-led wedding
More than ever people are turning their back on traditional religious and Registrar-led weddings in favour of a Celebrant-led wedding, but what does it mean and is it right for you?
Celebrant – it’s a weird word isn’t it? Sounds like someone with a cheery disposition or who lives to party. That could be true, but a Celebrant - like me - is someone who conducts non-religious and, in most of the UK, non-legal wedding ceremonies.
12 wedding readings you'll fall in love with
Your Big Day is no time for bland blah blah blahs. Captivate your guests with your choice of these exceptional wedding readings.
Your ceremony is a HUUUUGE part of your wedding day. As well as the walk down the aisle and the vows and...oh yes, the kiss! it's also the perfect opportunity for you to set the scene for the full day, and that's where the readings come in.