Entries by Laura Howes

Second-hand Wedding Dresses: To Buy Or Not To Buy

With another western wedding tradition being to wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, it makes sense, does it not, to consider wearing an “old” or “borrowed” wedding dress on your wedding day?

New Year, New Name: When To Double-Barrel

Once upon a time, a double-barrelled name was a sign of wealth and class. However, since the turn of the millennium, people have changed the rules of naming and double-barrelled names seem to be cropping up everywhere. So where has this trend emerged from and is it for you?

Christmas Wedding Ideas On A Budget

Are you dreaming of a White Christmas… to give the illusion of a sophisticated winter wedding? If you are planning to get wed around this time next year, then you may be keen to find out how you can gain control of and reign in the budget.

Remembering Loved Ones On Your Wedding Day

Just the thought of celebrating your wedding day in the absence of a loved one can be totally heart-wrenching, however, by channelling your sadness into positivity, you can honour that extra special person in your life by allowing them to join you and other guests in the celebrations.

Your Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide

As much as you’d like to put all the stress and decision-making behind you once your wedding day has been and gone, I must tell you that the strain of choosing correctly doesn’t end there! Yet, this time, it is all to do with your wedding anniversary years and selecting an appropriate gift as per tradition. So, what wedding anniversary is 1 year, 10 years, 50 years??