How Do We Tell People We Don’t Want Their Children at Our Wedding?

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Jill Greenberg

June 25, 2014

Most of our friends now have children. If we invited them all to our wedding there would be nearly 35 kids, we were only planning a guest list of 75 and don't know how to let people know without upsetting them. We know some people will struggle to get sitters but I'm worried it will turn into a screaming child frenzy if we invite them all. Do we do a blanket no children or invite some, the ones we are closest to and risk upsetting people on the day? Added complication is my two nephews will be there who will be 1 and 3 and my flower girl who is 6. Any help/advice appreciated! - Sarah-Jane

Rock n Roll Bride Live!!

Kat

June 23, 2014

I get a lot of emails from readers asking for wedding planning advice and recommendations. My inbox bulges with them! Rather than replying to them all one by one, I've decided to try something new... and a little bit scary!

Family Dramas and Your Wedding Day

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Craig Mcdean for Interview Magazine

June 6, 2014

A few weeks ago I took to my Facebook page to ask if any of you had any wedding planning woes that I could help you with. To say I was inundated might be the understatement of the century! As I waded through the comments there was a common thread that kept popping up again and again: dealing with difficult family situations. This is just a very small sample of the hundreds I received.

On Wedding Trends

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Janneke Storm

April 28, 2014

One of the questions I hate the most, but I'm inevitably always asked whenever I'm interviewed, is "What are the big wedding trends for this season?" It seems to be the thing everyone wants to know about, but for me, it's the one aspect of wedding planning that I'm least concerned about. In fact the whole notion of it kinda bothers me.

Wedding Day Survival for Introverts

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Jacob & Pauline

April 23, 2014

How to Plan a Wedding: The Cheapest Ways to Get Hitched

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Blush

March 18, 2014

The cost of weddings is something most people will agree is on the up. While there are plenty of DIY darlings planning their big days on a shoestring, many other struggle to see just where they can shave the pounds.

Surviving Your Wedding When You Don’t Feel Beautiful

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Emma Case

March 11, 2014

I'm not going to lie to you, I've cried too many tears over my weight. I had an eating disorder for ten years and although I was technically recovered by the time I came to walk down the aisle, it was still at the forefront of my mind when planning the wedding.

How to Plan a Wedding: Personalised Ceremony and Vow Ideas

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Fazackarley

March 10, 2014

Undeniably, one of the most (if not the most!) important parts of any wedding is the ceremony. But with wedding blogs, books and magazines mostly focusing on the pretty stuff (flowers! cakes! dresses!!) it is often the bit that leaves couples the most confused. So today I thought I would briefly cover a few of your options and help you to with some vow ideas if you plan to write your own. I've concentrated on English marriage laws in this post so be sure to check your own country's requirements as they may vary.

How to Plan a Wedding: 8 Ways to Get Affordable but Amazing Wedding Photographs

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Mckinley Rodgers

March 3, 2014

Anyone that's been reading my blog for a while will know what an advocate I am of getting the very best wedding photographer you can afford for your big day. I've written about it on numerous occasions (here, here, here and here).

How to Plan a Wedding: Reception Décor & Flowers

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Eliza Claire

February 24, 2014

The décor for our wedding was actually the bit I struggled with most. I'm not the most crafty of people, and during my (pre-blog!) planning I struggled to find any ideas that I actually particularly liked. It was all mirror tiles and fish bowls filled with water and floating geraniums back then. So we went for something super simple - tall floral table centrepieces (which I ended up hating but oh well!) and a black and white colour scheme. Yep, that was pretty much it.

How To Plan A Wedding: Catering, Cakes and Cocktails

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Emma Case

February 17, 2014

Whatever kind of wedding you choose to have, the food and drink are in prime position to make or break the day. Not only will they help to set the tone, they'll bring people together and fuel those bodies for dancing into the wee hours! The food and drink can take up a huge chunk of the budget so it's important to make wise choices.

How to Plan a Wedding: Choosing your Dress

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Anna Hardy

February 10, 2014

How to Plan a Wedding: The Wedding Party

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Devlin Photos

February 3, 2014

For the lucky ones amongst you, choosing your bridesmaids and groomsmen will be a walk in the park. You ask your siblings and best friends, he'll asks his and voilà! But for others there may be some drama surrounding who to have standing up there with you.

How to Plan a Wedding: The Guest List and Invitations

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Assassynation

January 27, 2014

How to Plan a Wedding: The Venue

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Photo Pink NYC

January 20, 2014

When it comes to planning your wedding, the venue is usually the first major decision you need to make. Not only is it often the biggest expense, but it is difficult to plan anything else until this is sorted out.

How to Plan a Wedding: The Budget

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Assassynation

January 13, 2014

Regardless of how much you have to spend, planning an amazing wedding is completely possible. If you're cleaver with your choices and make smart decisions, you'll be surprised how far you can make even the most meagre of budgets go.

How to Plan a Wedding: The Timeline

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Claudia Rose Carter

January 6, 2014

As the weddings showcased on this blog show, there are a million different ways to say "I do". A large family gathering, a small DIY affair, or a budget friendly backyard bash - the possibilities are endless. While wedding blogs are great for showing you style inspiration when planning your own big (or small!) day, I'm yet to see one actually publish a really comprehensive guide on how to physically plan a wedding.

Wedding Perfection is a Goddamn Lie

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Shane Shepherd

December 16, 2013

Marriage Mantras: 50 Pieces of Advice for a Happy Marriage

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Devlin Photos

November 22, 2013

As this Marriage Mantras series comes to a close, I thought I'd conclude with 50 bite-sized pieces of advice that you can implement today and forever.

Marriage Mantras: Time Apart

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Made U Look

November 15, 2013

I've been away from Gareth for three weeks today - the longest time we've had apart since I was at University. I'm not going to lie, it's been really, really difficult. As a couple that spend 99% of our time together when we're in the same country (!) I've missed him terribly. Although I've been busy working and having an awesome time with my girls, every night I've been going to bed wishing he was beside me.