Ideas for your wedding reception

Say ‘I do’ and use your wedding day to help beat cancer

Give in Celebration is a unique way to celebrate your big day while supporting Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work.

Thank you gifts

Take the stress out of finding gifts for your bridesmaids with our quick and easy guide to the perfect presents…

You’re engaged!

Were you lucky enough to get a marriage proposal as a Christmas present? Congratulations — you’re about to embark on the exciting journey of planning your wedding!

Keeping your guests happy

Keep your guests happy and your day will be as special for them as it is for you! Follow these ten top tips from expert wedding planners…

Stationery checklist

From invites to order of service and table plans, ordering (or making) your stationery can be a daunting task! Make sure you don't miss anything with our essential checklist for all your stationery requirements…

What's your favourite flavour?

Fruit cake is no longer the only option — treat your guests to a delicious cake that tastes as good as it looks! From chocolate to Victoria sponge, these days the choices are endless

Making your reception unique

Everyone wants to have a unique and personalised wedding day — here are top tips for a wedding reception to remember

Winter magic

Brides on a budget should think about marrying off peak - plus a winter wedding can be super-stylish too! Take ideas from Ruth and Andrew’s stunning real-life wedding…

A springtime wedding

Despite living overseas, Claire and Ian planned the perfect quintessentially English wedding day!

Doing it for the kids!

It can be hard to know what to do with children at your wedding. Are they an important part of your celebration? Or would you rather have an adults-only day free from tears and tantrums? Read our top tips here…

A summer celebration!

Gemma and James’s wedding was held in her mum’s garden, with family and friends helping to make their day unique!

The last minute bride!

More and more brides are leaving it until the last minute to plan their weddings… if you’re one of them, follow these top tips for a fantastic day!

Cheap & chic favour ideas!

Find out how you can create beautiful favours for next to nothing! All you need is a little time (or some eager friends and relatives) and some creativity…

Why use a wedding planner?

They could save you money, time and hassle… If you want your wedding to run like a dream, let a wedding planner take the strain

Photography checklist

If you’re not used to posing in front of a camera, don’t be daunted! It’s easy to make the most of your wedding photos with a little preparation

Hen party accessories

Accessories are a girl’s best friend, so follow our top tips for livening up your hen do with a few well-chosen finishing touches. No learner plates required!

Cake inspiration

Not sure what kind of cake you want for your special day? Be inspired by these gorgeous sweet treats, from traditional tiered to cute cupcakes…

Cocktail reception drinks

For an alternative to champagne, treat your guests to some delicious, colourful cocktails as they arrive at your reception!

A fairytale wedding

Katie and Steve’s magical winter wedding sparkled with shades of bronze, snowberries and a snowflakes theme

Flower inspiration

Picking your flowers is one of the many opportunities a bride-to-be gets to be unashamedly girly! Here are our favourite flowers, from bouquets to centerpieces, to help you choose yours…

Floral arrangements

The right flowers can transform your day, lifting your mood with their scent and providing splashes of colour that can either be subtly stylish or joyously kitsch and vibrant

Romantic reunion

Childhood sweethearts Louise and Sam planned their perfect day at the beautiful Gosfield Hall and made their own cake and stationery!

A country wedding

City chic not for you? Then plan a fun wedding like real-life couple Kara and Jason, who organised a fun marquee celebration filled with fresh flowers, friends and cider!

Love and romance

John and Louise didn’t let rain spoil their gorgeous country garden wedding…

Top 10 stag do ideas

Take a walk on the wild side and make sure your last night of freedom is memorable for all the right reasons with these off-the-wall suggestions

A floral fantasy!

With a nickname like 'Mother Earth', it's no surprise that when gorgeous girl Claire decided to get married she and her fiancé planned a beautiful wedding with a fantastic floral theme!

Entertain me!

Make sure all your guests have an extra special day of fun and celebration with these quirky entertainment ideas…

Choosing your music

From big band and string quartet to hi-fi and mobile disco, your choice of wedding soundtrack will be determined by your musical taste as much as your budget

Perfect Details

Catherine and Anthony planned a beautiful spring wedding filled with gorgeous flowers

Autumn romance

Tempted by an Autumn wedding? Then take inspiration from Andrea and Matt’s pretty October celebration…