We have already talked specifically about Christmas weddings and New Year weddings, but perhaps now is a good time to turn our attention to winter weddings generally. In winter the snow very much matches the traditional colours for a white wedding, and the delicate frostwork found at this time of year is very much remininscent […]
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If you are planning on getting married in London, then you might give some thought to The Union Club in Soho for your wedding reception. Located on fashionable Greek Street, which is renowned for its famous music venues and exclusive nightlife, The Union Club is situated on the ground and first floor of a beautiful […]
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At many celebrations where the wine, beer and spirits flow freely, the non-drinkers tend to be a bit forgotten. And yet at most gatherings there will be a number of people who will not be drinking for a variety of reasons – due to religion, personal preference, health, the fact that they are driving, the […]
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For any great event, nothing beats champagne as the ultimate celebratory drink, and what better way to do your wedding in top style than by having some lovely champagne with which your guests can toast you - after all, there is nothing like the sound of popping champagne corks to let you know that you […]
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Fortnum and Mason’s of London have always been the last word in absolutely top notch food and catering, so if you fancy an especially lovely venue for your wedding reception, you really need look no further. Ever stylish and up-market, Fortnum’s is a fabulous store situated in Piccadilly, which goes back to 1707, when it […]
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When is the best time of year for a wedding? The traditional time of year for a wedding is summer, with June weddings being very popular. However a very pervasive feature of weddings is that they tend to combine tradition with trend, and universal with unique, so it is not surprising that couples are giving […]
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It was once the custom, in the UK at least, that a couple getting married had the ceremony in the home town of the bride, and then went off to some lovely sunny place for their honeymoon. Nowadays, however, there is an up-and-coming trend to combine the wedding and the honeymoon, by having the wedding […]
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It is customary at weddings that the best man makes a speech, usually with plenty of jokes, and it is to be hoped that his speech will be good, and not spell disaster. But the truth is, that most best men far prefer organising the stag night, to making that crucial speech. Let’s face it, […]
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Traditionally, a wedding was composed of the actual ceremony at the church or registry office, followed by a reception at a hotel or other venue, after which the happy couple would depart on their honeymoon, being waved off by the eager guests.
There is now an increasing trend to follow the formal wedding reception with […]
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A wonderful part of a traditional wedding reception is when the bride and groom cut the wedding cake together. But what sort of cake is the best one to choose for a wedding? First and foremost, a wedding cake should be pretty, and its style should fit in with the overall decor of the wedding. […]
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