As a newly engaged couple, you may be curious about just how expensive your big day might be. Perhaps you have a specific budget in mind that you can’t go beyond, or maybe you are so clueless about the costs involved that you couldn’t even pick out a ballpark figure!

During the build up to your wedding, everyone will surely be asking you – Are you nervous? And while they are probably focused on the part when you say “I Do” anyone who has been a part of a bridal party will know that it is what comes after that is the most daunting thing of all… No, we are not talking about marriage!

Feeling overwhelmed by how much needs to be done before your wedding day and not sure who to look to for help? The wedding party is there to provide you with support in the run up to your big day so who will you pick to be your side men and women? And how will you go about asking them?

It’s early days, but you’re trying to think what is best for your wedding reception: a disco or some live music? There are many things to consider – the space, the time of day, the time of year, the number of guests, your personal music preferences, and so on. Here, we’ll run through just some of the advantages of opting for a DJ for the night or having a band perform.

The wedding season is upon us and I bet you’ve already been scouring the Internet trying to find something to wear to the first occasion this summer.

Are you after some original ideas for wedding favours? Something that will be more than just a gift to take home, but will also provide entertainment and a topic for conversation on the day?

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?

If you have your heart set on getting married abroad, then the chances are that nothing will change your mind now! But if you do want your family and friends to be involved on the big day, then you need to think about the impact that this could have on you and them (and you) financially.

It’s no secret that marriage has been a sacred union for centuries and while we know a lot about the rituals that have prevailed over the years, how much do we know about getting married in the 21st century?

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?