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What is a Wedding Shower?
Originating in the USA, the wedding shower is becoming increasingly popular the world over – but what exactly is it ? In this article, we’re giving you the lowdown on this fun part of your nuptials. What’s it all about ? A wedding shower is basically a party which occurs prior to the wedding day…
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What Is A Micro-Wedding? Tips On Making It Intimate and Special
As we all know, weddings are expensive and planning them, like other things around it, for example wedding showers, one can be incredibly time-consuming – which many busy people can ill afford. Happily, there is an alternative and, in this article, we’re going to be talking about a growing trend – the micro-wedding. What is…
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What Is Black Tie Optional And What Does It Mean ?
When sending out wedding invitations, a lot of couples choose to include a dress code in order to inform guests of what is expected and ensure that confusion doesn’t reign when it comes to attire. Dress codes can be a little confusing and so, in this article, we’re decoding dress codes and answering the question…
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20 Slow Dance Songs For Your Wedding Night
Music provides a touching soundtrack to a wedding and, as such, choosing the right songs for each part of the day and night, like an old love song for a first dance, is an important part of your planning. Today, we’re going to be talking about the last dance of your wedding night and sharing…
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Celebrating Love In A Traditional Thai Wedding Style
Marriage is an ancient tradition which forms the cornerstone of societies across the globe – and each culture has its own unique way of celebrating this time-honoured institution. Today we’re heading to Thailand to look at some traditional thai wedding customs: Fabulous and flamboyant Thailand A popular tourist destination, Thailand (formerly known as Siam), is…
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Old Love Songs – Classics That Never Fade
Us humans are a sentimental bunch and, at times, there’s nothing we like more than bringing back memories – or making some new ones – with a perfect love song, for something like a mother-son dance perhaps?. While there are, of course, some great modern examples, nothing quite beats the classics so, in this article,…
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How To Choose Creative And Functional Signs For Weddings
Planning a wedding is a complicated affair and takes a lot of time, money and effort. When the big day arrives, you want things to run as smoothly as possible – and this means making sure that everybody knows where they’re supposed to be and when they’re supposed to be there. Most couples choose to…
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Wedding Shower Planning Guide
The minute that a couple pulls the trigger on their wedding planning, there’s an awful lot to organise, whether it’s a normal or a micro-wedding, including the all-important wedding shower. In this article, we’re sharing our comprehensive guide to wedding shower planning in 2024. What is a wedding shower ? Largely an American tradition, the…
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Pro Engagement Photo Tips For Capturing Stunning Photos
Getting engaged is a huge milestone in your life and it’s only right and proper that you’ll want to capture the excitement of this in photographs. Sadly, many people don’t have the cash to pay for a professional photoshoot so, in this article, we’re sharing some pro engagement photo tips capturing stunning photos. Put a…
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Capturing Memories With Wedding Photo Booth
If you’ve been to more than one wedding in the last few years, there’s a good chance that you have come across the wedding photo booth. In this article, we’re snapping some innovative wedding photo booth ideas for capturing fun memories: What’s the story ? Photo booths have been a feature of many shopping centres,…
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How To Give A Memorable Engagement Toast
So, you’ve just got engaged; congratulations, when’s the party ? An engagement party is a great way to share your happy news with your loved ones and, part and parcel of the occasion is the engagement toasts. In this article, we’re sharing tips and examples on how to give a memorable engagement toast. What is…
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Creative Engagement Favors Your Guests Will Love
When organising an engagement party, you want to ensure that your guests have the best time ever and you’ll be busy sorting out important stuff like food, photos, drinks and music. Engagement favors can add a lovely touch of ceremony to your party and, in this article, we’re sharing our tips for creative engagement favors…
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Beautiful Songs For The Mother-Son Dance At Your Wedding
A wedding is often filled with emotional moments, like the first dance or saing your vows, but one of the biggiest is the mother-son dance at the reception. In this article, we’re sharing some beautiful songs for this very special dance. What is a mother-son dance? At a wedding reception which follows the wedding breakfast…
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Bringing Natural Beauty To Your Special Day With Wildflower Wedding Themes
When planning your wedding, it’s important to plan every detail from wedding signs to poems for your wedding vows, but what’s even more important to have a theme which runs through the decor and the clothing of the bridal party in order to give the proceedings a uniform and pleasing aesthetic. There are, of course,…
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Exploring Cocktail Hour At Weddings
A wedding is usually an extremely well planned and thought out event and the day and night are made up of a number of different traditions and activities. Today, we’re going to be talking about some more unconventional ones, like photobooth ideas, engagement favors, and of course, the wedding guest favourite – cocktail hour. What…
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Matron vs Maid Of Honor – Roles And Responsibilities
Once you pull the trigger on your wedding planning, you’ll find you have lots of decisions to make – including choosing the people who will be part of your wedding party. As the bride, you will probably want your squad around you and, in this article, we’re untangling the roles and responsibilities of a Matron…
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A Guide To Wedding Signs – What You Need And Why
Author’s own When you start planning your wedding, things can soon become overwhelming as you start to make lists of everything you’re going to need – that’s why it’s better to follow a step-by-step plan . One thing that a surprising number of couples tend to overlook is their wedding signs and, in this article,…
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10 Romantic Love Poems To Inspire Your Wedding Vows
There’s lots to think about when planning a wedding, from choosing a first dance song to giving a memorable engagement toast , but one of the most important parts of your ceremony is the vows that the two of you make. The traditional wedding vows which are used by millions of couples worldwide every day…
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How To Plan Your Dream Backyard Wedding
Planning your wedding is really exciting but you can quickly hit bumps in the road due to expense and the availability of your dream venue. For this reason, lots of couples choose to save cash and hassle by getting married at home and, in this article, we’re sharing our step by step guide to planning…
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15 Unique First Dance Songs To Make Your Moment Unforgettable
When the wedding ceremony is done and the plates from the wedding breakfast are cleared away, it’s time for the first dance. This is a tradition which started in Europe in the 17th century when formal balls were de rigueur for well -off families. These days, first dances are generally only for weddings and this…