Wedding Ideas

A selection of recent articles and features for Wedding Ideas.

17 of the Most Popular Celebrity Wedding Venues

Amp up the star quality on your big day and opt for one of these popular celebrity wedding venues. 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 while the venue is often kept out of the headlines, the rich and famous certainly know how to pick a jaw-dropping location. We’ve done some digging into some of the most popular celebrity wedding venues around the worl

The Top 10 UK Honeymoon Destinations for 2021

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 no surprise that newlyweds at home and abroad have been thinking about honeymooning in the UK. Looking at searches from around the world for 2020, Flowercard able to find the mo

Delicious DIY Cocktail Recipes to Make at Home | magazine

We might not be able to hit the bars just yet, but you can still make the most of a Happy Hour at home with these delicious DIY cocktail recipes. Whether you’re planning a virtual hen party, or working on developing some new mixology skills with your new-found spare time, this may just be the perfect opportunity to try your hand at some DIY cocktail making. While we can’t head out to the bars just yet, we’ve spoken to the cocktail connoisseurs from some of the best bars and luxury hotels aroun

Our Favourite Pieces From Rixo's New Bridal Collection | magazine

Fashion favourite Rixo has launched it’s first ever bridal collection, boasting classic wedding dresses and statement separates. Already a firm favourite amongst fashion-forward wedding guests, Rixo has launched it’s first ever bridal collection boasting 26 vintage inspired bridal pieces fit for a modern bride. From traditional wedding dresses to contemporary tailoring and statement details, Rixo’s bridal collection combines timeless elegance with individualism at its core. Designed by the co-

9 of the Best Hen Party Destinations in the UK | magazine

From luxury country retreats to hidden hotspots in the city, we round up the best hen party destinations in the UK and the perfect hotels for a staycation hen weekend. While we’re holding out for a summer of more love and less lockdowns, and have all our fingers crossed for the wedding industry to bounce back bigger and better than ever, international travel may still be a bit of a sticking point when it comes to planning your hen weekend in 2021. Luckily, there’s plenty on offer in the way of

Everything you Need to Know About Planning an Outdoor Wedding

As lockdown measures return and social distancing looks like its here to stay, more couples may be opting for outdoor weddings in the future. Here’s everything you need to know, plus some handy tips and tricks for planning a wedding outdoors. An outdoor wedding can really be a picture-perfect affair. Think jaw-dropping sunsets, or saying your vows against the backdrop of a perfect summer’s day. However, there are a few practicalities you need to consider if you’re opting for a wedding outdoors.

11 Relaxed Wedding Dresses for the Laid-Back Bride

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. Your wedding day should be completely and utterly you, and that includes your dress. You should both feel and look your beautiful best, and if that means ditching those traditionally ideals of a what a wedding dress should be, then we’re all for it. And with recent events changing the way weddings play out – and forcing us

The Best Wedding Dresses for a Micro-Wedding

From statement two-pieces to short, vintage styles we’ve curated an edit of the best wedding dresses for a micro-wedding as the new trend continues to take hold this year. It’s no secret the wedding industry and couples planning to tie the knot have been hit hard by the restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. From lockdown rules to tier systems, social distancing to travel bans, brides-to-be have had to get creative when it comes to their big day. While many couples have opted t

Top Tips for a Sustainable Wedding (Without Compromising on Luxury) | magazine

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. Charlotte Ricard-Quesada, owner of bespoke event and wedding planning business, La Fete, shares her top tips for throwing the perfect sustainable wedding celebration. An eco-friendly venue doesn’t necessarily mean getting hitched in a field or forest (though this is o

5 Reasons to Propose This Christmas

Call us hopeless romantics, but Christmas really is the most wonderful time of year and the perfect time to propose. With long, dark and cosy nights in, twinkling Christmas lights and heart warming mulled wine on tap, there’s magic in the air and romance in abundance. Here are all the reasons to make the most of this magical season and make it extra special with a Christmas proposal. Because we all know 2020 could do with some happy news… Proposing to the love of your life is possibly the sing

This is What Weddings After Covid-19 Might Look Like

With the future of the wedding industry still the subject of much discussion, and reality hitting that we’ll be tackling coronavirus ‘well into 2021’ we explore what weddings after Covid-19 might look like in the long run. It’s no secret the wedding industry is one that’s been hit particularly hard by the global coronavirus pandemic. However, as small wedding ceremonies are able to take place, there’s greater speculation than ever over what weddings after Covid-19 will look like in the months a

14 Things You can do at Home to Prepare for Your Wedding | magazine

Whether it’s sorting through your guest list with a fine-toothed comb or finally getting around to that budgeting spreadsheet, there are still a number of things do at home that will help you plan and prepare for your wedding. 14 Things to do at Home to Prepare for Your Wedding Day As England and much of the UK is plunged into yet another lockdown, more brides-to-be may be feeling particularly anxious about how the Covid-19 crisis will affect their wedding day. As with the previous lockdowns,

The Top Wedding Food Trends for 2021

From creative canapés and cocktails, to vegan catering and street food vans, these are the top wedding food trends for 2021… While 2020 saw many brides-to-be press pause on their wedding plans, and although the new lockdown measures haven’t exactly got the new year off to a roaring start, we’re wilfully looking ahead to a year of celebrations and weddings in abundance. And our cravings for all those wedding breakfasts and canapés are really kicking in. When it comes to planning a wedding, cate

20 of the Most Romantic Virtual Proposal Destinations

That romantic mini-break may be off the cards, but we’ve got the best virtual proposal ideas and destinations, so you can still pop the question from anywhere around the world during lockdown. From drone tours to Zoom backgrounds from around the world, here’s how to secure the perfect proposal at home with a backdrop to remember. Although we’re starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel, the current coronavirus situation and subsequent travel restrictions have really put a dampener on th

Winter Engagements at Record High Thanks to Lockdown | magazine

We’re in the thick of engagement season and reports suggest winter engagements are at a record high. A quick scroll through Instagram over the festive period and it seems as though the world and his (soon-to-be) wife are getting engaged, right? It’s engagement season; the period of time running from December through to February synonymous with lovestruck romantics popping the question on snow-speckled country walks or by cosy firesides. But if it feels as though your feeds are even more clogged

The Most Popular Proposal Destinations in the UK

A new survey has revealed the most popular proposal destinations in the UK. With the news that winter engagements are at a new high, it seems not even a global pandemic or national lockdown can put a stop to engagement season. However, while international travel is off the cards for the foreseeable, there are still plenty of romantic hotspots closer to home, as a new survey reveals the most popular proposal destinations in the UK. Nerdwallet surveyed over 1,000 recently married Brits to reveal