Weddings

20 Top Alternatives to a Church Wedding

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

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.

Special touches for pregnant wedding guests

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.

Wedding take two: What married people would do differently

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.

12 wedding readings you'll fall in love with

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.