We’ve teamed up with DesignMyNight to provide us with the best rooftops and terraces in London for those all-important family gatherings. While big wedding ceremonies may still be on hold, soon you can celebrate with your nearest and dearest at these outdoor London hotspots. Words by Leighanne Bent 10 of the Best Rooftops and Terraces
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Eco-friendly and more sustainable weddings are becoming increasingly popular as many of us strive to make more conscious decisions about but going down the sustainable route doesn’t necessarily mean sacrificing quality or luxury. Photo Credit: Divine Day Photography Charlotte Ricard-Quesada, owner of bespoke event and wedding planning business, La Fete, shares her top tips for
Cliveden House, Berkshire From luxury country retreats to hidden hotspots in the city, we round up the best hen party destinations in the UK and the perfect hotels for a staycation hen weekend. While we’re holding out for a summer of more love and less lockdowns, and have all our fingers crossed for the wedding
Are you looking for somewhere a bit different to go for your hen weekend? Busbud, the coach booking platform for city-to-city trips around the world, has compiled a list of the hottest destinations for hen parties in Europe to suit every taste. The 5 Hottest Hen Weekend Locations in Europe Whether you’re looking to party the
As lockdown measures return and social distancing looks like its here to stay, more couples may be opting for outdoor weddings. Here’s everything you need to know, plus some handy tips and tricks for planning a wedding outdoors. Credit: Foto Pettine via Unsplash An outdoor wedding can really be a picture-perfect affair. Think jaw-dropping sunsets,
No hen party is complete without the iconic Mr and Mrs quiz. We’ve got all the Mr and Mrs questions and couples trivia you need to put the bride and groom to the test… Credit: iStock The Mr & Mrs Quiz: Mr and Mrs Questions to put the Bride and Groom to the Test What
If you want to know how to write a flawless father of the bride speech for your daughter on her wedding day, here’s your ultimate guide to the perfect speech with speech examples, tips and advice. Father of the Bride Speech Guide The traditional running order of wedding speeches typically involves the father of the bride
We’ve consulted the party planning experts for some virtual party ideas to try out if you’ve had to make changes to your hen or stag do. With another lockdown keeping us confined to the house, and many having to postpone or cancel the stag parties, hen dos and weddings that have been months in the
With Valentine’s Day 2021 the next big event on the calendar nearly, there’s no better time for to make a declaration of love. Here’s how to pop the question and write your fiancé the best Valentine’s proposal speech … A Valentine’s Proposal: How to Make a Declaration of Love Here at Wedding Ideas, we’re all
Radiant rubies, timeless vintage pieces and ornate diamond pavés, we’re looking for an extra helping of romance as we scout out the best engagement rings for a Valentine’s Day proposal. Credit: Alicia J Diamonds With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and Engagement Season still in full-flow (despite the pesky pandemic), love is most definitely
Not sure what to get your wife or husband-to-be for Valentine’s Day? Our Valentine’s Day 2021 gift guide is full of Valentine’s gift ideas for him, for her and for couples – on every budget… Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Your first Valentine’s Day as an engaged – or married – couple is definitely one of
These celebrities are on to something…they’ve managed to secure top spots in the ranking for the world’s most expensive engagement rings. Credit: Photo courtesy of Jennifer Lopez via Instagram @jlo Despite a pause on lavish wedding celebrations, we’ve seen a record high in winter engagements and you lovestruck romantics have been splitting with your hard
Whether it’s sorting through your guest list with a fine-toothed comb or finally getting around to that budgeting spreadsheet, there are still a number of things do at home that will help you plan and prepare for your wedding. 14 Things to do at Home to Prepare for Your Wedding Day As England and much
A new survey has revealed the most popular proposal destinations in the UK. With the news that winter engagements are at a new high, it seems not even a global pandemic or national lockdown can put a stop to engagement season. However, while international travel is off the cards for the foreseeable, there are still
That romantic mini-break may be off the cards, but we’ve got the best virtual proposal ideas and destinations, so you can still pop the question from anywhere around the world during lockdown. Amalfi Coast, Italy From drone tours to Zoom backgrounds from around the world, here’s how to secure the perfect proposal at home with
We’re in the thick of engagement season and reports suggest winter engagements are at a record high. A quick scroll through Instagram over the festive period and it seems as though the world and his (soon-to-be) wife are getting engaged, right? It’s engagement season; the period of time running from December through to February synonymous
From creative canapés and cocktails, to vegan catering and street food vans, these are the top wedding food trends for 2021… The Top Wedding Food Trends for 2021 While 2020 saw many brides-to-be press pause on their wedding plans, and although the new lockdown measures haven’t exactly got the new year off to a roaring
Wedding readings can include everything from modern quotes from movies and song lyrics to traditional readings and religious texts. We’ve hand-picked some of our favourite examples of wedding ceremony readings… Wedding Reading Ideas for Every Kind of Ceremony Whether you’re looking for traditional or religious readings, speeches with romantic quotes, or you’d like to incorporate
Our pick of stunning and historic English Heritage wedding venues, each one rich in romance and with their own special story to tell. Credit: Binky Nixon Photography English Heritage as a charity cares for over 400 historic sites across the country, from world-famous prehistoric places to a Cold War bunker in the suburbs of a
With many brides-to-be having to scale down their guest lists as a result of coronavirus guidelines, small and intimate weddings are set to be a big wedding trend in 2021. If you are making the decision to opting for a smaller affair you’re still set to be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing
Call us hopeless romantics, but Christmas really is the most wonderful time of year and the perfect time to propose. With long, dark and cosy nights in, twinkling Christmas lights and heart warming mulled wine on tap, there’s magic in the air and romance in abundance. Here are all the reasons to make the most
An emoji is worth a thousand words, and these emojis save you the trouble of telling the long, complicated story of how he or she proposed. So come on, spill the beans and tell your friends all about how you got #engaged with a proposal in emojis. Your Proposal in Emojis You got the ring
These wedding planning apps are your new virtual best friends as you get down to serious wedding planning business ahead of your big day. You’re sitting amongst detailed scrapbooks and magazines, red in the face as you figure out where to sit those three rouge family members. You haven’t heard back from the caterers and
It’s a testing time for us all, but if you’re planning a wedding and are facing the tough decision of having to cancel or postpone your big day amid the Covid-19 crisis, we’re here to lend a helping hand. Credit: Luke Slattery Photography. lukeslattery.co.uk We’ve consulted wedding planners and consumer rights experts to talk you
As lockdown measures change, weddings and civil ceremonies are back on but you’ll have to adhere to these new lockdown wedding rules. Credit: Jeremy Wong Weddings via Unsplash Ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit, we’ve been speculating the fate of the wedding industry and trying to predict what weddings after COVID-19 will look like. While
Chrismas is a culinary highlight in everyone’s calendar and a time for over-indulgence. Your Christmas wedding should have a spread to rival that of Christmas day, if not top it. With that in mind, we love the idea of having a festive-themed dessert table and think you’ll love these festive bakes. 11 Festive Bakes for
Chances are if you’re looking at this website you’re hoping your partner is about to propose. If you’ve got a hunch they may pop the question, here are a few of the subtle signs to look out for. 7 Signs He’s About To Propose To You We’re coming up to peak engagement season, with more
Dating is a challenge at the best of times, but throw a global pandemic into the mix and it can feel almost impossible. However, in a world where it’s never been easier to connect with each other, there are still plenty of ways that you can feel the love with a date night during a
Are you planning a fairytale winter wedding? Then you need the perfect bouquet to complete the picture! These are the top 10 bridal bouquets for your winter wedding from our favourite florists, to help you find those perfect petals. Pollendrop Co-founded by London florist Alice Strange, Pollendrop curate carefully considered, elegant bouquets that smell just as beautiful
Looking for proposal ideas? Or maybe you’re just trying to throw hints at the best places in the world for your partner to propose? From UK hotspots to far-off beaches, these are the most popular places to propose according to Instagram. The Best Places in the World to Propose Celebrity Cruises has analysed Instagram posts