Online Dating: Is Meeting Your Partner Online Still Taboo?

Kat

March 21, 2014

I love a good proposal story. From viral videos of guys doing the most romantic and over the top gestures, right down to hearing that they just decided to get hitched over breakfast in bed one morning. However sometimes, even more than that, I love listening to a couple tell the story of how they first met, especially when they don't agree! "No, you pursued me!", "Whatever, it was you that eventually asked me out!" Although I don't always include it in the real weddings that I feature, I always ask everyone I interview for this blog those two questions. Firstly because it really helps to set up the story of their love, and usually helps to explain why they wanted to do certain things for their wedding, but mostly because I'm just a bit nosy!

Alternative Wedding Dresses for Rock n Roll Princesses

Kat

February 26, 2014

Alfred Angelo, America’s oldest and largest family-owned and operated bridal company, was founded by Alfred Angelo Piccione in Philadelphia. Since 1933 they have been designing wedding attire for brides of all tastes, styles and budgets. So when they got in touch asking if I'd like to showcase some of their quirkier styles on my blog, I jumped at the chance. After all, that's what I do best!

How To Make Your Own Wedding Rings

Kat

Emma Lucy

February 19, 2014

I wouI wouldn't call myself particularly artistic. I love to write and I'm not bad at taking the odd photograph, but anything more fiddly and I'm all fingers and thumbs! So when Rachel Jeffrey got in touch asking if Gareth and I would like to visit her studio to make some rings, I was slightly apprehensive.

Win Your Dream Wedding Dress from Sincerity Bridal and a Luxury Honeymoon to The Islands Of The Bahamas

Kat

February 12, 2014

I'm sure, at some point, most brides have dreamt about getting away from it all. Let's face it, planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful so who wouldn't daydream about packing it all in and jetting off to elope in The Bahamas!? Well your fantasy might be a little closer than you think, with these two amazing competitions that I have for you today!

Have a Magical Wedding at Fowey Hall, Cornwall

Kat

Devlin Photos

February 5, 2014

If you're after a wedding venue that will let you do anything you could possibility dream up, then you have to check out Fowey Hall. Whether you want a small intimate wedding, a large house party or a summer blow out complete with croquet on the lawn and Pimms on the terrace, then they can accommodate.

Find Your Alternative Wedding Dress at Churchgate Porter

Kat

Devlin Photos

January 29, 2014

Attention brides based in the South East! If you've been looking for a wedding dress from a lesser known and super original designer then you better read on... Based in picturesque village of Fletching in East Sussex, Churchgate Porter is the bridal boutique to visit if you're looking for a unique and rarely found designer wedding dress. Having so many amazing designers all in one place really is a treat!

Are These The Most Fabulous Shoes You’ll Ever Own?

Kat

Devlin Photos

January 22, 2014

When I was engaged and started looking for wedding shoes I was quite frankly horrified at what was passing as acceptable footwear for brides. Gross, cream, satin monstrosities that cost £500? No thank you very much.

How To Choose Your Honeymoon Destination

Kat

Hemline

January 20, 2014

Planning your honeymoon can be just as difficult as planning the wedding itself, but it's also got to be up there with one of the best parts of the whole thing too. Kicking back and relaxing after a year or so of intense preparation is going to be pretty blissful, but how do you make sure you get your choice of honeymoon destination right?

Win Free Wedding Photography from Assassynation & £1000 off a Bespoke Wedding Dress by Wendy Benstead!

Kat

Assassynation

January 15, 2014

Oh goodness, have I got the ultimate prize for a Rock n Roll bride today. I'm pretty sure you're gonna squeal with excitement when you read about this one. What if I could get two of the big wedding expenses slashed for you and have it done by one of my all time favourite suppliers?

Five Reasons Why You Need to Visit A Most Curious Wedding Fair

Kat

Joanna Millington

January 13, 2014

Without a shadow of a doubt, A Most Curious Wedding Fair is one of the coolest wedding shows in the UK. No question. There are so many fairs in the UK these days that it can be really difficult to figure out which ones are worth a visit and which are going to be a pile of frou frou pants. Well, today I'm here to make it easy for you. Here are five reasons why you need to get your bootie down to A Most Curious Wedding Fair in April!

Creative Wedding Photos from Miki Photography

Kat

Miki

January 8, 2014

I've written about and published the work of Mick Shah of Miki Photography on numerous occasions because, quite frankly, he's awesome. He is one of those wedding photographers that I'm yet to meet in person (it's surely only a matter of time) but I really feel like I know him because we email incessantly!

Honeymoon Travel Guide: Swimming with the Fishes on The Great Barrier Reef

Kat

Janneke Storm

December 9, 2013

One of my ultimate highlights of my trip to Queensland was snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. It wasn't something that I ever thought I'd have the opportunity to experience and I nearly squealed with delight when I found out that it was on our itinerary.

Should You Wear a Short Dress on your Wedding Day?

Kat

December 4, 2013

Honeymoon Travel Guide: Port Douglas & Executive Retreats

Kat

Janneke Storm

December 3, 2013

Having a Festival Or Concert Wedding? Check out Wedfest Stationery!

Kat

November 27, 2013

Festival weddings were big in 2012, huge in fact. Then 2013 rolled around and the idea exploded with more tents, tipis and rock concert weddings filling my inbox than ever before. And from the comments and emails that I still get from you guys on a daily basis, I think it's safe for me to say that this idea really isn't going anywhere for 2014 brides and grooms. It seems that more of you than ever are channelling your inner festival-goer and planning a wedding to reflect that.

Honeymoon Travel Guide: Surfers Paradise, The Gold Coast

Kat

November 25, 2013

Honeymoon Travel Guide: Queensland – Dreamworld, Kangaroos & Cuddles with Brandy The Koala

Kat

Janneke Storm

November 20, 2013

When the initial email from Celeste at Tourism and Events Queensland came into The Blogcademy inbox asking us if we’d consider an all-expenses paid trip to Queensland I nearly deleted it, assuming it must be spam. I mean, this kind of opportunity doesn't exactly come knocking on your door everyday. After verifying that Celeste wasn't, in fact, just playing a rather cruel prank, we started to plan our epic adventure down under!

Patchwork, A Truly Alternative Gift Registry

Kat

November 13, 2013

I've written about many amazing alternative gift list services before, but I'm yet to find one that allows you to register for literally anything you want... until now. When Gareth and I were engaged we went with the surprisingly traditional option of a department store registry. While we had a lot of fun running around pretending we were on Supermarket Sweep, I do wish we'd know about some more alternative options. I guess they just weren't around in 2007!

Breathtaking Wedding Rings Without the Breathtaking Price Tag

Kat

October 23, 2013

Don’t Want the Usual, Boring Gift Registry? Ask your Guests to Buy Your Honeymoon!

Kat

October 16, 2013

More couples than ever before are looking for alternative gift list ideas. Adding new pots and pans to a department store registry is about as exciting as it sounds, which is why so many newlyweds are opting to forgo the new linens and ask money towards getting started in their new married life or for something they've always wanted but could never afford.