Wedding Planning Advice

I’ve watched Say Yes to The Dress with my mum for years, so when the first big COVID lockdown ended and all the bridal boutiques were only allowing one or two people to accompany the bride, I felt fine about not taking a big entourage. More often than not, a big group can end in tears, and not the I-just-found-my-dream-dress kind! My auntie is a keen dressmaker, and generously gifted me a budget for my wedding dress, so I went with her and my mum.

The Ultimate Guide to Having a Stress-Free Wedding

Kate Forsyth

Robyn Paige

June 29, 2021

How to Stay Resilient when Everything Keeps Changing

Harri Rose

Twigs Branch

June 14, 2021

We're still not quite be out of the woods yet, and making plans (especially big wedding ones, particularly if you’ve had them dashed hard before) can feel really scary. What if you book something, get really excited about it and then find that everything has to be cancelled or postponed again?

Confessions of a Second Time Bride

Guest Contributor

Jekalo

June 8, 2021

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – Getting Engaged & Splitting the Cost of My Ring

Rachel Darwin

Sam Dawood

May 26, 2021

Introducing our brand-new real bride columnist! Rachel is getting married in September so we’ll be following her journey of planning a feminist meets rock n roll wedding, culminating in us sharing the big day in our last issue of the year! Over to you Rachel…

I Said Good Day Sir! How to Avoid Wedding Advice That You Did Not Ask For

Kate Forsyth

Marta Ilardo

May 20, 2021

No Laughing Matter: Giving a Speech at a Sober Wedding

Guest Contributor

Sara Rogers

May 7, 2021

Dry weddings are fairly uncommon but – whether down to religious reasons, the Covid wedding rulebook, or simply as a lifestyle choice – they are on the rise. And without the usual bar and dancefloor antics, the speeches may well become the epicentre of your day, so they need to be on point.

How to Choose Wedding Suppliers who Align with your Values

Guest Contributor

Marcela Pulido

April 28, 2021

If you want to hire suppliers who are inclusive, diverse, anti-racist, pro-LGBTQIA+ and thoughtful about how they run their businesses then black business owner Autumn Rabbitts has lots of great advice and things to think about/ ask your potential suppliers.

Why You Should Have an Eco-Friendly, Intimate Outdoor Ceremony

Guest Contributor

Enchanted Brides

April 12, 2021

With COVID-related restrictions still very much up in the air and the weather finally getting warmer, many 2021 couples are choosing to elope outside. Today, photographers Jo and Patrick of Enchanted Bride have some top tips and things for you to think about if you'd like to follow suit!

Five Reasons To Hold Your Hen After Your Wedding

Guest Contributor

Underatreehouse

April 5, 2021

We’ve been ripping up the rule book on weddings for a while now; ditching the white wedding dress, hanging out with your groom the night before and holding our own down the aisle (rather than being ‘given away’). So, why do we still feel pressured to keep with tradition when it comes to the bachelorette?