By Ann Cronin No matter what kind of wedding you and your beloved have opted for, every couple’s big day has some hidden expenses that are often forgotten. Here are some of the less obvious costs you should factor in to your wedding budget. Postage For every save-the-date, invitation and thank you card sent out to your guests there will…
By Ann Cronin The many benefits of finding your bridal must-buys in your local area. Supporting your own community Shopping locally means you’re giving back to the community in which you are a part of and can do your part to support those who give the area its vibrancy and ensure their business continues to flourish. Expertise and efficiency The fact…
By Ann Cronin If your wedding is going to be a family-friendly celebration with plenty of youngsters on your guest list, it may be worth looking into different ideas and essentials worth incorporating into your big day to ensure things run as smoothly as possible. Ensure your child critics are kept happy with some of these kid-friendly wedding day additions. …
By Ann Cronin Now that your she has that diamond ring firmly upon her finger, your engaged gal-pal is going to be the VIP of your social circle for the coming months. If you want to congratulate the beloved bride-to-be in style, it may be worth organising a bridal shower party in her honour. If this is new territory for…
By Ann Cronin Keep a routine Ideally, you should be waking up and going to bed at around the same time every morning and night. The thought of giving up your weekend lie-in may be upsetting but this is the best way of getting your body and mind into the habit of maintaining a sleeping pattern and ensuring you…
After months (or maybe years) of searching for the perfect wedding dress and then going through countless fittings and alterations, its natural you want to look after it as best you can throughout the big day. We’ve put together our tips and tricks for managing and taking care of your wedding dress throughout the celebrations. Protective armour During transportation and…
By Ann Cronin Seating plans can be a complicated concept to navigate. Sometimes you don’t realise how many of your loved ones don’t get along with each other until you have to sit them all in the same room, or you might not have been aware of how many of your childhood BFF’s ex-boyfriends were on your guest list.…
By Ann Cronin Considering it may be the most talked about wedding of the year, it seems only right to draw some inspiration from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day that you can incorporate into your own summer celebration. Treat your bridal team Meghan gave each of her young bridesmaids a pair of white leather shoes monogrammed with their initials…
By Ann Cronin It’s easy to get caught up in the post-engagement excitement and promise all of your pals that they’ll have a spot on your bridal party while they’re gushing over your ring, but it might be worth putting some more thought into this decision. Your bridal party should be a fun and cheerful bunch of your faves who ultimately serve…
By Ann Cronin Traditionally the bride does not make a speech at a wedding but in recent years more and more brides are ignoring this constraint and choosing to share a few words on their big day. If you’re considering writing a speech for your reception but are unsure if it’s the best choice for you, here are a few things to consider. Speaking from the heart You get…