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When you’re choosing your dream pair of shoes to go with the dream gown, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Follow these 12 steps and you’ll be splashing out on a super pair of shoes you’ll want to wear again and again! You have to wear your shoes You might

Weddings are back on! This means it’s time to start thinking about your welcome drinks and toasting fizz and thankfully you don’t have to look too far afield. Here’s why you should consider English sparkling wine on your wedding day. Jenkyn Vineyard This year we’re turning our attention to the garden of England, not only

Following the British government’s announcement that, from 17th May, weddings and receptions can take place in private gardens with up to 30 people, DIY and garden weddings are set to be a growing trend.  For many couples hoping to tie the knot this summer, the news weddings with up to 30 people can take place

You’ve booked your venue, fallen for a photographer and found your dream dress; now wedding planning is well under way and its time to focus on the finer details. Turn your attention to tablescaping with these gorgeous wedding table styling ideas. Credit: Annie Gray via Unsplash Wedding table decor, although sometimes left to the last

Eco-friendly and more sustainable weddings are becoming increasingly popular as many of us strive to make more conscious decisions about but going down the sustainable route doesn’t necessarily mean sacrificing quality or luxury. Photo Credit: Divine Day Photography Charlotte Ricard-Quesada, owner of bespoke event and wedding planning business, La Fete, shares her top tips for

An elaborate ball gown isn’t for everyone, and with wedding trends ever changing, more brides are opting for a laid-back, uber-cool and relaxed bridal style for the big day.  Cerise by Savannah Miller Your wedding day should be completely and utterly you, and that includes your dress. You should both feel and look your beautiful

With international travel still off the cards, Wersha Bharadwa makes a case for a honeymoon in the New Forest. Leave passport worries for later; the south coast’s New Forest National Park is brimming with adventure and romance for an unforgettable UK minimoon. From crowd-free beaches to cosy nights in romantic country farmhouses, here are just

Amp up the star quality on your big day and opt for one of these popular celebrity wedding venues. The Grand Ballroom at The New York Plaza We all know the A-listers love a lavish ceremony, from some of the world’s most expensive engagement rings, to their mesmerising outfits and extravagant celebrity wedding cakes, and

Credit: Eva Dang via Unsplash With international travel still proving a sticking point for many newlyweds and weds-to-be, many are turning to these top UK honeymoon destinations for their post-wedding retreat.  With many brides-to-be longing for a romantic break after the year we’ve all had, and with so many fantastic destinations around the UK, it’s

If you’re looking for wedding makeup ideas and looks, take inspiration for your big day beauty from these these bridal makeup looks worn by real-life brides. And remember the number one wedding makeup rule: Bridal makeup is entirely up to the bride. Glam wedding makeup could work well for one bride whereas another bride might

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun with our 12 Days of Wedding Ideas Competitions. We’re giving away one prize for each day in the 12 Days before Christmas – here’s what you can win on day six.  Christmas Competitions Day Six: Win a Minimoon in Crete For the sixth day of our Christmas Competitions we’ve

Our pick of stunning and historic English Heritage wedding venues, each one rich in romance and with their own special story to tell. Credit: Binky Nixon Photography English Heritage as a charity cares for over 400 historic sites across the country, from world-famous prehistoric places to a Cold War bunker in the suburbs of a

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun with our 12 Days of Wedding Ideas Competitions. We’re giving away one prize for each day in the 12 Days before Christmas – here’s what you can win on day nine. Christmas Competitions Day Nine: Win a Rotary Oxford Diamond Watch Worth £239 For the ninth day of our

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun with our 12 Days of Wedding Ideas Competitions. We’re giving away one prize for each day in the 12 Days before Christmas – here’s what you can win on day seven.  Christmas Competitions Day Seven: Win a Self-Care Bundle from Haoma For the seventh day of our Christmas giveaways,

If you love Beyoncé and you love parties…if you love Christmas and you love boho design…if you love puns and…empty swimming pools? Hey, anything goes this time of year. That’s why we are ALL IN for celebrating with BEYMAS—the Beyoncé Christmas party that sleighs. (And yes, there are many more puns where that came from.)

Stop where you are – dark wedding dresses ahead! Through today’s vintage wedding inspiration, we’re quickly learning that the perfect combination for moody matrimony is two black dresses + one sparkly one. The contrast of black and sparkles ahead will have you over the moon about every detail. Planning + design team at marrybylen shares:

We’re feelin’ groovy and ready to deck the halls with…disco balls! Taking a break from our neutral favorites today by bringing you this disco wedding inspiration packed with a bright red color palette. If the underlying design advice isn’t clear enough, we won’t beat around the bush: don’t be afraid of color! Color-blocking red and

This end-of-the-year editorial is amazing for two big reasons: 1) it’s packed with all the juicy, festive colors we love (like cranberry + evergreen) and 2) it highlights a waterfall wedding! What’s more invigorating than a waterfall, really? Consider the doldrums of 2020 shaken off completely. From this scroll on, it’s all festive, fun +

Let’s recap, shall we? You postponed. You canceled. You cried. You laughed! You rescheduled. And you postponed. Again. Sooo, you changed your plans. You got creative. You focused on what mattered most. Your vows held more weight than you ever imagined they would. You proved resilient time after time and you inspired us more than

We came out of the gate strong yesterday with our top 10 most popular weddings of the year! Now, it’s time to break it down and dig into the details. 2020 saw a LOT of what you might call creative solutions. The year sent a jolt down the collective wedding industry’s spine, yet some of

Saddle up brides because the 2021 wedding dress line by Tara Lauren is where boho style meets western flair. No, no… we’re not talkin’ rhinestones! These gowns are as soft and flowy as the wind blowing across the prairie. The California based bridal brand describes “Wild Reverie” as: a youthful romance swept in a country

Yesterday’s post had you dreaming about the best wedding decor ideas from 2020, but what about the thing most brides dream about from day one? It’s time for the best wedding dresses of the year! Couples that wed in 2020 showed us that there are no rules anymore. We’ve seen more micro weddings, backyard soirees

The Bridal Bouquets in 2020 saw a surge of dried flowers and more natural textures, but that didn’t mean brides shied away from dramatic color! As 2020 couples navigating the highs and lows of wedding planning this year, it seemed like they wanted to throw caution to the wind as far as flowers go. Brides

2020 wasn’t very sweet, was it? Fortunately, love wasn’t cancelled and there were still plenty of meaningful celebrations going on! And where there is a celebration, there is…cake! Aside from all those cute little exchanges throughout the wedding day, cake cutting + eating is by far the sweetest part of the reception. Because 2020 was

Whitney grew up on a pumpkin farm in Illinois. Although her parents retired from their farming a couple of years ago, they made an exception + grew over 100 heirloom pumpkins for their daughter’s special day. We’re holding back harvest tears over here! Through COVID challenges + a whirlwind planning process, Whitney + Trevor still

The ’70s are alive in this dreamy wedding inspo full of boho goodness + contrasting details! There is something SO inherently stylish about a black barn wedding. Whatever you add to it just seems to pop in the best way. And to our delight, the bride in this particular inspiration brought straight-up Stevie Nicks bride

The allure of running off into the meadow hand in hand, grass underfoot and blue skies ahead — sounds dreamy, right? Today the vision comes to life thanks to an organic wedding theme filled with wispy grasses, natural decor, and a beautifully relaxed bride. The floral stylings by Schentell Nunn of Offerings, who is a

The pandemic has thrown hurdles left and right for 2020 planning couples to jump over! This year has certainly made engaged folks feel like running away from it all. Fortunately, today’s boho beach elopement inspiration has given us all the OK to run away…to a cavern elopement with gorgeous pink palms! Planning + design team

Today’s bride literally made us laugh out loud with her wedding planning advice: Picture your Plan F, all-bets-are-off, this-is-pretty-much-a-disaster wedding… But you know what? She’s not wrong! Nakita + Tristan’s backyard micro wedding was planned by removing all the distractions and focusing on what really mattered, even if everything else went south: When it is actually

Our gift to you: a ton of research to find the best of the best shopping deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! This year many sales have already started so we are sharing this a bit earlier than normal, so you can plan ahead to get the best deals this season. We’ll be updating