Wedding Planning Advice

Love Yourself: Why Loving Yourself First is So Important in Your Relationship

Gloria Zhang

Lena Sabala

August 15, 2022

“Nobody will love you if you don’t love yourself.” Umm… what?! As a relationship therapist, this phrase is the equivalent to seeing “Live, laugh, love” on someone’s doormat. Well-intended, but also rubs you the wrong way. I think we all know on a gut-level that self-love is important to make marriages last. But why exactly does it work like that?

Wedding Dress Shopping as a Wheelchair User: A Real Bride’s Story

Guest Contributor

Image Alchemist

August 8, 2022

Diversity and inclusion are popular buzz words right now in the wedding industry, but are diverse communities actually being represented enough?? Black business owner Nicola Wilshire of Velvety Queen, an independent bridal shop based in Portsmouth is here to share some advice and an interview with one of her recent brides, Steph (pictured).

A Perfect Fit: How it Felt to be a Plus Size Bride

Guest Contributor

Justine Johnson

July 26, 2022

Finding the perfect wedding dress can feel overwhelming, especially if you are in a larger body. Newlywed Emma Jackson-Sanders shares her story and tips for finding a dress you love no matter what your shape or size.

Why You Should be Selfish on Your Wedding Day

Kat

Electric Sugar Elopements

July 21, 2022

It’s time to rip up the rule book. If you’re reading this website than it’s probably QUITE likely that you already agree with this sentiment, but today we want to encourage you to take it one step further.

Your Wedding Doesn’t Have to Save the Planet (But It Doesn’t Have to Help Wreck It Either)

Kate Forsyth

Electric Sugar Elopements

July 4, 2022

It’s not up to you to solve the climate crisis single-handedly, but making eco-conscious choices with your wedding can make all the difference.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something… Braggably Sustainable

Harri Rose

June 27, 2022

One of the best things you can do to ensure your wedding is as sustainable as possible is to work with local small suppliers who model genuine sustainability in their own businesses.

Sustaining a Happy Relationship & Fighting Fair: We Got 99 Problems but the Marriage Ain’t One

Gloria Zhang

Sonum May

June 21, 2022

relationship coach Gloria Zhang says the goal should not be to eliminate it entirely (because that’s totally unrealistic!) but instead to work through any disagreements, niggles and stressful times together.