All Posts

One of the biggest decisions you'll make when planning your wedding isn't just what your guests will drink—it's how your bar will work. Every venue has a different approach, and understanding the options before you book can save you thousands of pounds, avoid awkward conversations with guests, and help create the atmosphere you're dreaming of. Here's a guide to the most common wedding bar options you'll come across. 1. Cash Bar A cash bar works exactly like your local pub. Gu

Floral Design by The Cambridge Flower School One of the biggest surprises for couples planning a wedding is discovering just how many people are involved behind the scenes. You book a venue... but who's setting up the tables? Who's greeting your suppliers? Who makes sure the cake arrives? Who tells the band when to start? Who puts out your place cards? Who fixes the buttonhole that's fallen off? The answer depends entirely on the type of wedding you're planning. Every venue w

The little things we've learned after hosting weddings We've noticed something surprising. The weddings guests talk about for years afterwards aren't always the ones with the biggest budgets. They're the ones where people felt welcome, included and genuinely cared for and considered. It's often the smallest decisions that have the biggest impact. Here are some of our favourite tips that can help make your wedding day feel more relaxed—for you and for your guests. 1. Eat Your

Planning a wedding is exciting... until you start comparing prices. One venue is £3,500. Another is £8,000. A third won't tell you the price until you've booked a viewing. It can feel impossible to work out what's actually good value. The reality is that a venue's hire price is only part of the story. The final cost of your wedding depends on what's included, what's expected and what you'll need to hire separately. Here's what many couples don't realise when they first start

One of the most common questions couples have when planning their wedding is: “What do we actually need to capture our day?” With so many different options now available — from traditional wedding photography to cinematic wedding films and social media content creators — it can be difficult to understand what each supplier does and what you’ll actually receive at the end. The good news is that they all offer something different. Understanding the difference between each optio

Plan for the day. Relax + enjoy on the day. When you start planning your wedding, it’s easy to get caught up in the details. You’re thinking about the flowers, the styling, the outfits, the table plan, the music and all the little touches that will make the day feel like yours. But one thing that is often overlooked is the timeline. A wedding is essentially a live event. There are guests arriving, suppliers setting up, food being prepared and served, speeches happening, photo

Suppliers are part of the team creating your wedding day When you first start planning your wedding, there are the obvious costs that everyone talks about: the venue, the dress, the flowers, the photographer, the food and the music. But weddings also come with lots of little details that couples often don’t discover until they are already deep into planning. These aren’t always things that appear on Pinterest boards or wedding checklists — they’re the practical details that h

Food is one of the biggest parts of your wedding day — and often one of the things your guests remember most. Whether it’s a beautifully served three-course meal, a relaxed sharing feast, a street food setup, or something completely unique, the right choice comes down to the atmosphere you want to create and how you want your guests to spend their time. When couples start planning their wedding food, it’s easy to focus on the menu first. But before choosing what’s on the plat

Family, Friends + Food were the top 3 considerations for our wedding. Getting engaged is exciting, but once the celebrations settle down, the reality hits: Where on earth do we start? With so much inspiration online, it's easy to feel like you need to make hundreds of decisions straight away. The truth is, you don't. The best weddings aren't the ones with the biggest budgets or the latest trends. They're the ones that feel like the couple getting married. Here's how we'd re

What to Look for When Choosing Your Wedding Venue (So There Are No Surprises Later) It's easy to fall in love with beautiful photographs, a stunning ceremony space or a gorgeous courtyard. But before you sign on the dotted line, it's worth digging a little deeper. Asking the right questions now can save a lot of stress (and unexpected costs) later.