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Ask The Experts: Navigating Guest Count Guilt
Over the past few years, weddings have evolved beyond a single day into full, multi-day...
19
Jun
2026
I have the most gorgeous styled shoot to share with you today all the way from North Georgia. It’s a shoot filled to the brim with the most stunning collection of flowers, from the ceremony arbor to the bouquet, these flowers from Ivy Marie Weddings are simply exquisite, the colours, the styling, the sheer volume of them is breath taking. Indeed the whole shoot is just stunning, full of whimsical, warm decoration and rustic glam styling. A huge team came together to create these amazing images, so big thanks to all of them for their hard work.

18
Jun
2026
Wedding registries have a predictable shape. They fill up with kitchen gadgets, dinner services, and the occasional showy splurge, while one of the most-used rooms in the couple’s future home barely features. The bedroom is consistently overlooked on gift lists, which is a missed opportunity, because it is where a couple will spend more time than almost anywhere else and where thoughtful gifts can do the most lasting good.

The bedroom belongs on the registry precisely because of how much it is used and how much sleep matters to a couple’s life together. Guests giving a wedding gift usually want to contribute something meaningful to the new home, and few things are more meaningful, or more used, than the things that help a couple rest well. A registry that ignores the bedroom skips the room where good gifts quietly improve every single day.
Most guests, given the choice, would rather give something that gets used and lasts than another decorative object destined for a cupboard. This is exactly why the bedroom makes such good registry territory, and where Simba’s full sleep range offers a wealth of ideas, from the foundational pieces down to the small comforts. Pointing guests towards things that genuinely set up the couple’s rest turns a gift list into a practical foundation for the home rather than a pile of ornaments.

18
Jun
2026
Weddings are filled with joy, anticipation, and celebration, but they can also bring moments of reflection. For many couples, especially those who’ve lost a loved one, the wedding day can feel bittersweet. As excited as you are, it’s completely natural to wish certain people were there to share it with you.
Honouring passed family members (and even close friends) at your wedding isn’t about shifting the focus or adding heaviness to the day. It’s about acknowledging the love they’ve given you and carrying a piece of them forward as you begin this next chapter. From subtle nods to more visible tributes, there are ways to pay respect that still feel intentional and true to who you are as a couple.
Here are some heartfelt ideas to honour the people you miss, while keeping your wedding day centred on you, your partner, and the future you’re building together.

Music has a way of bringing memories to the surface, often without saying a word. Including a song that reminds you of a loved one can be an incredibly meaningful tribute.
McKenzi Taylor, Founder/Owner of Gather After, suggests, “Play a song from their favorite band and make sure the DJ or band leader knows to place it in the setlist at a time when the dancefloor will be poppin’. It’s not necessary to dedicate it to them; if you want to be subtle with your tribute, just slip it into the playlist.”
Sometimes, the most special moments are the ones only you (and maybe a few close family members) fully understand. When you hear that song, you’ll feel the connection, and that’s what matters most.
Leaving an open seat at your ceremony is a simple yet powerful gesture. It can symbolise the presence of someone who can’t physically be there but is still very much part of your story.
“Leaving a dedicated seat with a photo or sentimental object acknowledges their role in the couple’s story,” notes Sara Landon, Owner & Principal Planner at Sara Landon Events. “Couples can place a single stem flower on the chair as they walk down the aisle, invite siblings or children to contribute flowers throughout the processional, or drape a small item — like a scarf, boutonnière, or handwritten note — over the seat. It becomes both a quiet tribute and a grounding reminder of the love that shaped the family.”
If a front-row seat feels too prominent, you can adapt this idea by placing a chair off to the side or using it during a private moment before guests arrive. It’s about acknowledging absence with intention rather than creating a moment that feels uncomfortable or overly formal.

17
Jun
2026
By the time a hen-do group agrees on dates, somebody usually wants sunshine, somebody wants good restaurants, somebody wants a spa, and somebody has already started looking at cocktail bars. Finding a destination that keeps everyone happy isn’t always easy. A weekend away tends to work best when there is enough variety to fill a few days without constantly travelling.
Across Europe, a handful of places consistently manage that balance. Bath offers elegant country-house stays close to a historic city, Marbella brings beaches and nightlife, Santorini is known for wine and sea views, Chamonix adds mountain adventure, and Barcelona packs a surprising amount into a relatively compact city centre.

On Saturday mornings, the streets around Bath Abbey and the nearby square begin filling with visitors carrying coffee cups and shopping bags from the independent stores along Milsom Street. A few minutes away, Pulteney Bridge overlooks the River Avon, while the Georgian terraces around The Circus remain much as they were centuries ago.
Many hen groups base themselves just outside the city. The countryside surrounding Bath is dotted with manor houses, converted estates, and substantial period properties that can accommodate large groups. Those looking to find mansions to rent for parties often choose properties with extensive gardens, private dining rooms, hot tubs, games rooms, and enough bedrooms for everyone to stay together. Many are located within easy reach of Bath itself, making it possible to spend the day exploring the city before returning to a private estate in the evening.
The Roman Baths remain one of the main attractions, though smaller details often stay with visitors just as much. Browsing the stalls at Green Park Station Market, walking through the Royal Crescent, or simply sitting near the Abbey as the city grows busier during the afternoon can easily fill a day.

16
Jun
2026
Today I am taking you to off to Shropshire in the great British countryside for the most gorgeous wedding of Alexandria and Georgie. These two gorgeous brides wanted a rustic style wedding, full of personality, colour and rustic details and the Bridal Barn in Bridgenorth let them do just that. They held a beautiful outdoor ceremony, followed by a fun filled barn and tipi reception, full of smiles, tender moments and a whole lot of dancing. Olive & Wilde Photo + Film was there to capture the day for us.

Alexandria and Georgie were married on 19th June 2024 at Bridal Barn in Bridgenorth, Shropshire. ‘We both had a vision in our minds of what our dream venue would look like and be……. this place was exactly it! We had around 96 guests and it took roughly a year to plan.’
