2

Jul

2026

Ask The Experts: What Men Should Wear to a Wedding

Dressing for a wedding used to be fairly straightforward: dark suit, polished shoes, little room for interpretation. That’s shifted. Many weddings now happen in gardens, vineyards, courtyards, or converted barns, and the dress code often lands somewhere between sharp and easy. In that setting, the best outfits don’t feel stiff or overly engineered. They feel considered. A softly tailored jacket, well-cut trousers, and one of the right italian dress shirts can cover a surprising amount of ground, from a daytime ceremony in the sun to an evening reception that runs late. The goal isn’t to look as though a stylist spent all morning on the outfit. It’s simpler than that: polished, comfortable, and right for the occasion.

What Men Should Wear to a Wedding: Relaxed Tailoring, Light Fabrics, and Effortless Style

photo by Amy Jordison Photography – full wedding here

Relaxed Tailoring Works Best When It Still Has Shape

“Relaxed” can be a misleading word. It sounds casual, maybe even careless, but wedding dressing still needs a bit of structure or the whole thing falls flat. What matters is softer tailoring rather than rigid tailoring: jackets with lighter canvassing, less shoulder padding, cleaner drape through the body, trousers that skim instead of cling. Nothing sloppy. Nothing tight enough to feel exhausting by the first drink.

That softer approach makes particular sense at weddings built around a natural setting and an unforced atmosphere, as seen in a Devon celebration with warm earthy styling. A hard-edged business suit can feel slightly out of tune in those spaces. Too corporate. Too closed-up. A relaxed blazer with pleated or tapered trousers tends to sit better with the mood while still looking fully dressed.

And then there’s the shirt. Even without a tie, even with an unstructured jacket, a crisp collar gives the outfit direction. Small thing, big difference.

photo by White Diamond Photo – full wedding here

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2

Jul

2026

Paige and Donovan’s Fall Flower Garden Wedding in Illinois by Erin Nicole Photography

Today we are off to Illinois for this gorgeous outdoor wedding filled with flowers, a cute book theme and the couples pet dog. Paige and Donovan were married on 10th October 2025 at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn, Illinois. On this beautiful October day, the colors had started to shift from lush to rustic. With the bloomed and colorful flower fields and the golden brown grass streaks, the Fall setting created the perfect bohemian aesthetic for an outdoor wedding. Big thanks to Heritage Prairie Farm for the lovely submission and to Erin Nicole Photograph for the wonderful photos.

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1

Jul

2026

Kylie and David’s ‘Modern Romance’ Super Stylish Texas Wedding by Photos by Mkay

Today I have the most gorgeous and elegant wedding to share with you, filled with modern touches and the most stunning flowers. Kylie and David were married on 1st June 2024 at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas. The couple planned a wedding filled with gorgeous decoration, elegant lines, beautiful flowers and the most gorgeous outfits, and filled it with meaningful moments, tender touches and a big old party! Photos by Mkay was there to capture the day for us.

modern romance, meaningful moments, and pure joy.

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30

Jun

2026

Romantic Renovations: Enhancing Your Home Aesthetic

One of the most rewarding things you can do is build a home – a sanctuary that reflects the love and personality that you share together. Whether you’re a newlywed starting your life together, or a couple looking to add a little charm to your home and give it a new lease of life, the atmosphere of your surroundings is key to your daily happiness. If you are looking to design a space that is intimate and welcoming, you want to focus on elements that create warmth, light and comfort. That’s where quality upgrades such as Canadian made windows of vinyl can make all the difference in the world. Choosing durable, attractive fabrics guarantees that your space will remain a cheerful, inviting sanctuary for years to come so you can focus only on the beautiful moments you’re creating with your partner.

Romantic Renovations: Enhancing Your Home Aesthetic

Photo by Fabio Camandona

Lighting the Path to Intimacy

One of the best ways to bring romance into your home is by using natural light effectively. There is magic in the glow of light that can lift the edges, emphasize the texture of your textiles and create a peaceful setting for serene evenings. Are you thinking of upgrading your space? Upgrade your windows. Select the best of modern efficiency and elegant design with high quality, Canadian made vinyl windows.

Designed to make the most of the natural light, these windows allow the sun to flood in during the day and create a warm, safe haven when the sun goes down. Their simplicity and adaptability allow them to fit into a variety of themes from rustic cottage charm to modern minimalist spaces. A bright airy home is a peaceful and harmonious space for a more laid-back lifestyle, where your decorative choices – from flowing linens to soft velvet cushions – can shine in their best light.

Photo by Vinicius Quaresma

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29

Jun

2026

Advice From the Married Side – Real Brides Advice From Their Wedding Day

Today I am back with my regular feature ‘Advice from the Married Side,‘ real life wedding planning advice from all the lovely brides and grooms I have featured on the blog.

I get to feature so many amazing real weddings here on the blog and with each wedding I ask the couple to share with us their wedding planning knowledge and experiences. This post is a super useful collection of wedding wisdom from those who have just got married, to help you on your own wedding planning journey. I hope there will be something amongst these experiences that help you. Happy Planning!

photo by Nicola Thompson – full wedding here

General Advice

  • The best bit of advice I was given was don’t have evening guests-the same people all day! It works really nicely, everyone’s got to know each other by the evening and you as a couple have got round to see everyone and say thank you meaning your evening is just time to relax and party!
  • If you have to hire plates and cutlery, get return dirty so your family don’t have to do loads of washing up. I was so glad I found a good company that offered that service.
  • There’s no right or wrong way to get married – the most important thing is that you are happy.
  • The day will be perfect as long as you have invited your people. Everything else can go wrong, but if the crowd are your people, it will still feel like the perfect day. It’s easy to get wrapped up in inviting the people you think you ‘should’ invite… but the power of a wedding is in the energy and love that comes from the people who attend, so focus on inviting the people you know are going to be part of your journey going forward, and who are going to be truly happy to witness you and your partner marrying each other.
  • Your big day is the most fun ever – just enjoy. Eat your food! We’ve heard so many other couples say that they didn’t get a chance to eat, but your food is going to be so good so make sure you eat some.
  • have your ceremony and reception in the same place, having this all in the same location makes things so much easier.
  • you will be amazed by the love and support of everyone there- they all show up for one reason and it’s the best feeling in the world.
  • Music sets the mood for the whole party, and a live wedding band can make your reception an event that everyone will remember. Our live band made the atmosphere electric, kept guests interested, and filled the dance floor.

photo by Ashley Griffin Photography – full wedding here 

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