Everyone wants a perfect and memorable wedding but the sad truth is that many weddings end up being very similar and hardly memorable at all, at least for the guests. There are plenty of things that you can do to put some oomph into your occasion and one feature that will certainly thrill your guests is a firework display at the reception. Continue reading
Environmental issues are certainly to the fore these days. We are all being encouraged to save resources, particularly energy, and rightly so. The earth’s resources are being rapidly depleted and I am sure most people would have some interest in preserving them but how many of us would be happy to consider the environment when it comes to our wedding? Continue reading
It’s the hot potato at many weddings but a necessary evil. The seating plan for the meal can take a lot of effort to produce and even the best laid plans can lead to upset and disappointment. It is almost impossible to keep everybody happy but there are steps you can take to minimise potential issues. Continue reading
No matter how hard you try some guests will always end up disappointed with where they are seated at the reception. It is tempting to think that it is best to just let people choose their own places and the casual approach will certainly relieve the organiser of a lot of work. The lack of a seating plan can cause problems, however, and a little effort before the big day can save you time and trouble later on. Continue reading
Sadly the answer to that question is probably no! There is nothing like a wedding to bring out the worst in people and inevitably everyone will have their own take on what you should be doing with your event. No matter what choices you make you will contrive to upset someone even if you adopt a diplomatic approach. Continue reading
Most weddings include certain traditional elements and one of these is the first dance. Before the guests hit the dance floor in earnest for the usual embarrassing displays of enthusiasm, the bride and groom must start proceedings whilst everyone else looks on. Before the big day the happy couple must decide what form their first dance will take and which music they will perform to. Continue reading
Flowers are a significant feature of many weddings. The bride and her attendants usually carry flowers and the table centre pieces are often floral arrangements but what if your budget is stretched or you are looking to do something different? Is it possible to organise your entire wedding without including any flowers at all? Actually it is! There should be no rules when it comes to your wedding. If you don’t want flowers or you are struggling to afford them then do something different and make your wedding stand out from the crowd. Continue reading
As wedding venues go it doesn’t get more unusual than the Wieliczka Salt Mines in Poland. It doesn’t get much more atmospheric either and there can’t be many places of such historic significance where you can hold both your ceremony and your reception. If the thought of marrying underground does not appeal then read on because you might change your mind. Continue reading
The guests at any wedding will be expecting refreshments but their tastes and needs will vary. The drinks you provide are going to account for a significant portion of your budget. Some careful thought and planning is required in order to get the best value for money and to please all of the guests. Your choices will depend on what sort of venue you are using but there are always options and you should explore them with care.
It is all too easy for children to become restless and bored at a wedding and when they do they can become disruptive. Nobody wants their big day to be ruined by kid’s misbehaving and so many people are now not inviting children to their occasions. This tactic can cause rifts in the family and upset friends but there is another way. If you make your occasion child friendly the kids will have a great time and add to the enjoyment of the day. Continue reading