Don’ts for Wives: Timeless Tips for Marriage from 1913

LJ Stocks

April 3, 2025

I recently stumbled upon a charming little book called Don’ts for Wives, written by Blanche Ebbutt and published in 1913. This tiny tome is packed with advice on the secrets and pitfalls of being the perfect wife. With sections devoted to the essential aspects of a relationship, it reminded me that at its core, marriage still comes down to some simple truths about love, partnership and patience. I thought it would be fun to look at what was at the centre of a perfect marriage over a century ago, and see how it compares to 2025.

Laying the Foundations: Choosing the Perfect Flooring for Your First Home as Newlyweds

Guest Contributor

March 30, 2025

You've said your vows, thrown confetti, and danced the night away to some nostalgic emo bangers. Now comes the next big chapter: setting up your first home together. Cue the Pinterest boards, the moving boxes, and the existential debate over which mugs make the cut.

How to Have a Healthy Relationship with your Wedding Content

Jon Carpenter

Light My Love Photo & Film

July 31, 2024

These are dark times for the wedding world. Dark, dark times. If this were a Disney film, the mice would be in shackles, and there’d be a rooster crooning, “But not in Nottingham” from the corner of a stony cell. An idea has been growing slowly beneath our feet, in our peripheral, in the corners of our mind. A new-age abhorrence that has me scratching my weary dinosaur head with my little dinosaur claw. And with its arrival, we hit rock-bottom in our descent into a lake of vapidity. It is, without hyperbole, the final downfall of romance. I bring you: wedding content.

How to Plan a Wedding That Will Keep Your Friends and Your Family Happy

Guest Contributor

Pasco

July 18, 2024

If you've picked up a copy of the new issue of the magazine, you will have seen Jessica and Huw's incredible Festival of Love meets Romeo + Juliet wedding which is featured inside. They didn't want to go a traditional or people pleasing route, and Jessica is here to share more about how they did it.

After the Vows: Going the Distance

Gloria Zhang

Devlin Photos

November 30, 2022

A period of separation in your marriage will inevitably show up in some shape or form. So how do we weather the storm and stay connected, whether it’s a business trip away, or a study abroad to Asia?

The “Fuck It!” Bucket

Kat

Epic Love Stoty

June 29, 2018

There’s something pretty freaking empowering about saying no to things that you thought you needed but you don’t.

Ten Questions to Ask Your Wedding Videographer

Guest Contributor

Costa Sister Productions

October 6, 2017

Alternative Wedding Songs For Loved-Up Weirdos

Guest Contributor

Love & Adventures

August 28, 2017

Lame wedding music gives us the sads. It's not easy to find love songs that stand out from typical lovey-dovey wedding crap. If it's not teeth-rotting candy, it's done-to-death repeats from internet wedding song lists. If you've got an allergy to clichéd wedding songs, you'll find the antidote here. Startling as it may seem, there are plenty of interesting wedding songs if you know where to look. We've put together a list of quirky, alternative and authentic songs for daring lovers. It’s taken some intensive research and lot of late night wine and dancing, but it was worth it. We hope you enjoy folks, and there’s a spotify playlist to make your life easier.

The Last Five Years in LGBTQ Wedding Planning

Guest Contributor

June 14, 2017

Planning a Wedding with Accessibility in Mind

Kat

Ella Sophie

April 17, 2017

Preparing for one of the biggest days of your life can be as testing as it can be exciting, what with the multitude of things to think about. If you’re not organising the venue, you’re dreaming up your wedding invitations. If you’re not debating a dress with your mother, you’re talking your groom-to-be’s best man down from any eccentric goings on.

Spend the Day Together

Kat

Lisa Devlin

April 10, 2017

Hey you, loved-up-engaged-planning-my-wedding you, can I have a word please? I hope all your planning is going well and that you are gearing up for the day of your dreams. Me? I’m a wedding photographer and I have been for many years now. And here’s a f

Whose Wedding is it, Anyway? Managing Meddling Family Members!

Kat

Stefanie Fiegl

April 3, 2017

Weddings and juggling family politics seems to go hand in hand. So much so that may be feeling like wedding planning is more of an exercise in negotiating family dynamics than a celebration of love. But don’t worry, Rock n Roll Bride is here to help!

30 First Dance Song Ideas for Alternative Weddings

Kat

Camera Hannah

March 7, 2017

Feeling Body Confident for Your Wedding

Kat

Made U Look

July 14, 2016

While body confidence isn't something you'll just magically be able to come across just in time for your wedding (it's a life-long struggle for a lot of us), marriage counsellor and founder of Mindful Bride to Be, Collin Christine, is here today to talk us through some ways we can all have a positive body image, for your wedding day and beyond.

The Pinterest Bride

Lisa Devlin

Devlin Photos

September 9, 2015

Remember that movie The Princess Bride? Well The Pinterest Bride is not quite a fairytale but it is a phenomenon that I'm hearing more and more of.

Self Esteem, Body Confidence and Learning to Love Yourself

Kat

June 26, 2015

If you've been reading my blog (or following me on Instagram!) for a while you'll probably have already heard of Gala Darling. Not only is she one of my best friends, but I've been raving about her, and her message of Radical Self Love, for quite some time! I first discovered her blog in early 2009 (check out my adorable fangirling) but it wasn't until happenstance enabled us to meet IRL a few years later that I knew we were kindred spirits. There are just some people you meet who instantly light up your life and make the world seem like a more positive, happier place. Gala does this for me every single day and I'm so honoured to call her my friend.

What If You Fall Out Of Love With Your Brand?

Lisa Devlin

July 22, 2014

The Magic Wand

Lisa Devlin

Devlin Photos

January 17, 2014

The New Year… already? How did that happen? Have you noticed a dramatic increase in enquiries now that the festivities are over with? If you have done your marketing homework like I suggested in this Green Room article on getting your New Year marketing in place, then you might be all set up with a prime ad in a juicy spot on a blog and are just scooping up all those panic bookers, right?

What’s Your USP?

Lisa Devlin

Millie Benbow

November 5, 2013

These days it seems that branding is the hot topic within the wedding industry, especially for photographers. We certainly discuss it quite a lot at Photography Farm and we are very lucky to have photographer's brand expert Melissa Love join us to share her expertise. When I first started shooting weddings, brand simply wasn't an issue. It was enough to take good photographs and make sure that you were found in the right places. However there has never been more wedding photographers competing against each other for potential business, so of course branding can be one of the elements that can help us to stand out.

Seven Easy Tips For Creating an Amazing About Page Inspired by Online Dating

Lisa Devlin

Devlin Photos

September 10, 2013

Almost every photographer I know hates writing their About Me page. I confess, I used to be the same. I can merrily write about anything else but writing directly about myself makes me C R I N G E. I’m putting a cushion over my head now just thinking about it. If you feel the same then think about it this way… your About Me is just like an online dating profile. You're trying to attract potential clients - but more than that, the ideal match of client for you.