The Bridal Blow-Dry at Home – Carl Bembridge A great blow-dry is one of the quickest ways to transform your look and make you feel a million dollars – and this is especially important on your wedding day, when you want to look and feel your most beautiful. Just think how fabulous you feel when […]
This post (Red carpet glam DIY bridal hair at home) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Charlotte & Gareth I felt like he was too good to be true! He was handsome, funny, down to earth and we shared the same values. The first time my mum met him she said “he’s the one you’re going to marry”. hello hello hello HOW DID THE PROPOSAL HAPPEN? Gareth took […]
This post (A twinkling woodland wedding) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
As well as classic T length signature styles, Rita Mae have continued to WOW us with flawless tailoring and a diversity of shapes that inspire brides to look sensational in a short-length bridal brand collection each year! With a vintage fashion focus, the brand new 2017 collection boasts fresh fabrics, elegant embellishments and bold beading to […]
This post (A brand NEW short and sweet bridal collection for 2017 by Rita Mae) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Take a blissful break… Happy couples, this is your chance to take a well deserved break from the wedding planning and WIN a two night stay in Ibiza in a pampering paradise! Ibiza’s number one, as voted by visitors on Trip Advisor, Hotel Es Vivé is a blissful boutique and winner of the International […]
This post (WIN a two night stay in Ibiza worth £500!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
This month Wedding Ideas have teamed up with True Bride to give one lucky reader the chance to win their dream dress! With the belief that brides should feel nothing less than gorgeous on their wedding day, True Bride gowns will make you look sensational, feel feminine and be comfortable. Designed with attention […]
This post (WIN a True Bride dress worth over £1,400!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Your Groom’s suit? Sorted! How would you love to be a winner of a super smart two piece suit worth £850 to kit out your groom on the big day with expert London tailor Richard Thompson?! Richard Thompson is a London-based tailor specialising in men’s office and formal wear, including striking wedding attire for grooms […]
This post (WIN your groom’s suit made-to-measure worth £850!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Say hello to the brand new November issue of Wedding Ideas! Inside this issue… Still Only £2.99! Luxury prizes worth £1,000s to be won inside! Top TRENDS fashion guide to your DREAM dress How to make your wedding a show-stopping sucess! 12 pages of our best NEW themes to inspire your look including Dreamy dove grey, Royal […]
This post (Find your dream dress in our fabulous November fashion issue out now!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
An english retreat to Rhinefield House… Hand Picked Hotels is offering Wedding Ideas readers the chance to WIN an indulgent two-night retreat at Rhinefield House Hotel in Hampshire. The lucky couple will stay at the country house hotel in an executive bedroom with traditional breakfast for two, enjoying dinner with wine on both nights and […]
This post (WIN an indulgent break at Rhinefield House worth £400!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Martin Beale of MJBPhoto understands the infinite life of your wedding photos and his passion for creating beautiful and elegant images is plain to see throughout his luxury photographic service. This is why Wedding Ideas has teamed up with him to give one lucky couple the chance to win their wedding photography! Aside from […]
This post (WIN your wedding photography worth £2000!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Bridal shoe brand, Kari C., has teamed up with Wedding Ideas to give you the chance to win a pair of their beautiful bridal shoes and a consultation with the brand designer, Kari. You can select your shoe from an extensive line of ready-to-wear styles or custom-make your perfect pair in three easy […]
This post (WIN Kari C bridal shoes worth up to £500!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Introducing a new philosophy of bridal dress… The Naomi Neoh 2017 Eden collection is an introduction to the new ‘Naomi Neoh Layers’ concept. With the separate dress and lace jacket combinations of previous collections becoming increasingly popular and the demand growing for slimmer silhouettes from brides, the ‘Layers’ collection came to realisation. Inspired by […]
This post (Eden 2017: Slimmer silhouette dresses by Naomi Neoh) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
It’s no secret that guest lists are one of the most stressful parts of planning a wedding, so we’ve created a quiz to make deciding your guest list simple! Answer yes or no to the questions below! Do you want a big wedding with lots of guests? Can you afford a big guest list […]
This post (Take our guest list quiz!) was written by Bethan Eccles and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Your mum is one of the most important people in your life but weirdly enough that there aren’t so many official roles for the mother of the bride, so here’s how to make her day really special too! Wedding Ideas editor-in-chief Rachel Southwood shares the traditions and not so official roles of the mother of the […]
This post (How to involve the mother of the bride!) was written by Bethan Eccles and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
The brand new ‘Young Hearts’ Bridal collection by Belle & Bunty featuring romantic lace, beautifully tailored panelling and cascading silken gowns, all seek to embody understated elegance for even the bride dreaming of something a little more alternative to the conventional train and veil! The 18 dress collection shoot boasts figure hugging shapes in a […]
This post (Young hearts, run free Belle & Bunty new collection for the alternative bride) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Spark creativity with this super-easy wedding DIY and watch how you can create your own inexpensive personalised calligraphy bridal hangers! They make great gifts for brides-to-be! Courtesy of The Chalk Spot and their trustee sign writing guide, you can learn calligraphy style writing for almost anything and for any occasion! Click to watch how […]
This post (Wedding DIY video – calligraphy bridal hangers) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
As Halloween approaches, we thought it would be a good time to share some ghastly wedding horror stories to send a shiver down your spine. Nicola Winslade is the Wedding Coordinator at Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa, one of the most exclusive wedding venues Wiltshire has to offer, and she has a couple of hair-raisers to […]
This post (Wedding Horror Stories) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Sigrid & Daniel Daniel had asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I had picked out a few rings. Even though I knew what they were, Daniel had wrapped them up anyway. On Christmas Eve he let me open one – and it was an engagement ring instead! I was so surprised, I didn’t […]
This post (The rustic walled garden wedding) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Rebecca & Jacques Jacques and I had arranged a holiday to Cornwall, where I had been going ever since I was a child. Jacques took me for a picnic on cliff top beside the beach I loved as a child and told me to look underneath his coat – there was a bottle of Champagne that we […]
This post (The vintage castle wedding in Wales!) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
How to choose the seating plan for your wedding There may be some among you who have a fairly cavalier attitude towards organisation and order, but here’s a little tip for you: that doesn’t fly when you’re organising a wedding. Number one rule when you’re working out your seating plan: don’t go rogue. You […]
This post (A guide to creating your wedding seating plan) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Get your must-have wedding decor details for less with 20% OFF everything at Wedding Ideas! Brides, have you heard about the Wedding Ideas Shop?! The perfect one stop shop for hundreds of decor ideas, essentials and favours to inspire the wedding of your dreams. We’ve made it totally easy to find just what you are looking […]
This post (Must-have wedding decor picks) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Colours are always a good place to start when it comes to wedding planning. Often seeing combinations of colours can trigger themes and styles when deciding on your big day look! We have selected some blossoming bouquets and blooms from our real brides to help you get an idea of how you might compliment your […]
This post (Colour palette blooms inspired by REAL brides) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
It’s a given that your dream dress will be discovered in the company of your best girls, be that your mum, sisters or friends, but should your groom get a glimpse too? If you’re a stickler for tradition or err on the side of superstition, your answer will likely be no, he can wait until […]
This post (Should your groom see your wedding dress?) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
According to tradition and symbolic of sentiment and prolonged good luck from your wedding day, saving the top tier of your wedding cake (if preserved properly) can be defrosted and celebrated with on your first anniversary or the christening of your first born! If you are looking to do this, it is a good idea […]
This post (3 things to consider before preserving your wedding cake tier) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
An era of Art deco detail, bold geometric shapes and laced in tasteful metallics and sparkles, a 1920’s Great Gatsby wedding theme will create the ultimate feel of sophistication and effortlessness. Based on a simplistic monochrome colour palette will allow you to add plenty of glam jewels, embellishments and glitter so you can go to […]
This post (Shop Great Gatsby wedding theme details) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
If the traditional 3-tier wedding cake isn’t far up on the list of conventions to keep on the big day, be bold and break the mould! – with a new found love for the single-tier showstopper! Some of the absolute best bakers and confectioners in the industry have worked to push the boundaries of modern cake design […]
This post (One tier wedding cake wonders!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Even if your childhood wasn’t spent dreaming of your wedding day, as time old saying would have it, it probably did include a fair dose of Disney films. Associated with all things magic and fairytale, it’s easy to see why brides dream of creating their own Disney moments at their wedding, but not every Disney […]
This post (3 Disney moments every wedding needs (and 3 they definitely don’t!)) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Lindsey & Stephen Having been friends for a few years, our first date was a weekend away together to the beautiful Waiheke Island, 30 minutes from where we both lived in Auckland. We returned to this island to get married! hello hello hello HOW DID THE PROPOSAL HAPPEN? I was dreading my […]
This post (A perfect pastel wedding in New Zealand) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
The first impression, the prettiest palette, the neatest design – you’ve chosen your wedding stationery with care, but are you missing the essential details for it to actually work? Whether you’ve handmade your invitations or fallen for the paper goods of a particular stationer, there is more to your invitations than what they look like […]
This post (7 things your wedding invitations must include) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Bohemian Dreams, the events company behind the BoShow Wedding Festival partnered up with Bath Spa University to offer a film student the opportunity to produce a short film covering the BoShow Festival held in Englishcombe Lane in Bath on 25th September of this year! The video captured all the highlights from the day, including Smoky Tentacles, the […]
This post (A meadow catwalk of beautiful boho brides at BoShow Festival) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
If you are searching for the BEST of the best Wedding Venues in the UK, Silchester House in Berkshire is a fabulous, country house with style, charm, exquisite grounds and a licence to perform civil wedding ceremonies. Its home-from-home feel enables you to relax and enjoy your wedding celebration in a calm, tranquil environment while […]
This post (Best Wedding Venues: 10 Reasons to love Silchester House) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Country House Wedding Venues is the UK’s most exclusive wedding venue club; a collection of stunning wedding venues from country houses, castles and manor homes to boutiques hotels and contemporary barns. They help couples find their perfect wedding venue no matter where they are in the UK or what type of wedding they are looking […]
This post (5 tips for choosing your dream wedding venue) was written by Bethan Eccles and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
We share a round up of 21 of our favourite ever shoot photos that take on an ‘oh so natural’ theme approach to inspire the modern boho bride looking for something a little more robust and totally effortless on your big day! Be prepared to want it all! Beautiful blooms of fresh piercing […]
This post (21 best shoot photographs to inspire 21st century boho brides) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Stag and Hen Manchester know how to throw a good party, which is pretty important when it’s your last party as a miss in question! Here, they share their top theme ideas to make sure your last night of freedom is nothing but fun, starting with your outfits! A hen party isn’t complete without a […]
This post (23 unmissable hen party themes!) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Eric & Sarah We went to school together. Eric says I was his crush ever since elementary school, although we didn’t start dating until we both went to university. hello hello hello How did the proposal happen? Every year for our anniversary, we have dinner at Sofitel Philippines. On our ninth […]
This post (The show-stopping blossom Philippines wedding) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Jess & Martin We went for a boat trip and walk up Ashness Bridge in the Lake District when Martin surprised me by getting down on one knee with a big smile and a gorgeous ring in his hand. He got a bottle of Champagne out of his bag and we sat sipping Champagne […]
This post (The timeless tartan wedding) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
The very tradition of wedding favours began as a small token of appreciation from the Bride and Groom to their guests and whilst times have moved on the from the traditional sugared almonds, finding the perfect gift that will be loved by all and fit with the style of your day is another thing to think […]
This post (9 wedding favours from the heart!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
“The most influential trends in floristry design this year” Calling all Brides-to-be – we’ve got our hands on some expert tips from the floristry industry. Excelsior Wholesale has put together some handy tips for brides and party planners looking for all kinds of floral inspiration. The experts tell us what was hot this year […]
This post (On trend with your wedding flower choices?) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Whether you’re heading off for your honeymoon, planning your minimoon or taking time out for a romantic getaway as your big day looms ever closer, the beach is the place to be. Cuddle up together on the sand, enjoy a splash and swim, then tuck into a Champagne picnic – but which beach should you […]
This post (The best beaches you can sail away to) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
A leading name in the wedding industry and an artist for bridal design, Charlotte Balbier consistently strives to create timeless romantic dresses with a signature style in mind – romanticism, beautiful details and versatility are key features across intricate and quality dresses that inspire every bride to find their dream gown whatever their style… Megan […]
This post (Romantic dresses for every bride – Charlotte Balbier) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Weddings: the time when many of us are expected to suddenly become expert orators, effortlessly delivering a speech that perfectly balances sentimentality and humour, memories and innuendo. If, like most of us, public speaking isn’t part of your day job, the traditional demands of a wedding speech might have you feeling just a little bit […]
This post (5 alternatives to the traditional wedding speech) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
A wonderland wedding theme for the creative, DIY and vintage bride will for sure keep you on time and on trend! Think tea style dresses, bookcase gems and quaint painted crockery… A forest of foliage, fairground pinstripes and moody make-up… roses, hearts and jam tarts! The classic wonderland theme has inspired occasions and parties a […]
This post (SHOP The wonderland wedding theme edit) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
When it comes to weddings, food and drink is often anticipated, sometimes mediocre, and almost always one of the priciest parts of your day. However you plan to dine and whatever you love to eat, this A-Z of wedding food and drink ideas has all the tips, inspiration and helpful info you need to […]
This post (A-Z of wedding food and drink ideas) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
With a beautiful barn backdrop, this Nashville wedding reception oozes cowboy-style country charm. Long trestle tables encourage relaxed, convivial dining while the jam jar and log slice floral arrangements feel rustic and homegrown. All set beneath a seemingly endless canopy of fairy lights, this charming country reception theme has atmosphere and romance by the bucket […]
This post (Source the style: a charming country reception theme) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Kim & David We first met in Cyprus – Dave was my gardener while I was serving with the army there. We laugh about how many miles we’ve done to be together as, because of my posting and his work, for a year we lived 260 miles apart. hello hello hello […]
This post (A family wedding in Cobalt blue) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
In the lead up to your big day, a pre-wedding beauty routine for a serious short-cut health boost can enrich and restore your hair’s natural fall and look and will allow you and your hairdresser to style your locks with ease and hold it’s memory throughout the day! Known for it’s ultra-enriching qualities, Simply Argan oil comes […]
This post (‘His & Hers’ pre-wedding HAIR health routine) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
We love October here at Shropshire Petals – putting together colourful confetti orders for autumnal weddings inspires us to get creative with our wedding confetti. Halloween is always a fun time in the petal shed as we have a competition to see who can carve the best pumpkin! October’s Mix of the Month is […]
This post (Halloween-inspired wedding confetti for a bright autumnal day!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
Wedding Ideas Editor, Rachel Southwood tells you all you need to know about your bridesmaids, starting with choosing the right ones to walk you down the aisle! Our bridesmaids special is out now and jam packed with essentials that are a must read for your girls! Get a little taster here with 10 tips from […]
This post (A-Z of bridesmaids) was written by Bethan Eccles and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
What did you think of the last wedding you went to? Was it great fun, beautifully styled and memorable for all the right reasons? Well, while it might have been a pleasure to attend, it may well have cost the bride and groom in the region of £24,000 to host it. Venues, catering and outfits […]
This post (The smartest way to pay for your DREAM wedding!) was written by Annie Cording and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
The wedding gift: while that used to mean a department store registry list of homewares, wedding gift lists have become a bit of a contemporary conundrum. With so many brides and grooms already living together before tying the knot, many traditional gifts have become things of the past, leaving lots of guests stumped. But they […]
This post (The must-have wedding gift you won’t have thought of) was written by Lauren Fraser and first appeared on the Wedding Ideas website.
