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It’s traditional for the groom to make the arrangements for the honeymoon. It’s also traditional for the groom to pay for the honeymoon, but luckily for you, most couples split the bill these days! Honeymoon planning is best sorted out early on. You may be thinking of last minute bargains, but in the run up … Read more
Most wedding receptions involve liquid refreshment. If your reception is in a venue which takes care of everything for you (such as a hotel) then all you really need to do is decide which drinks to serve, and whether you want to have a pay bar later in the evening or continue to provide free drinks … Read more
It’s important to make the right choices for your wedding catering. Almost all wedding receptions involve some kind of meal, whether it’s a simple buffet or a three course meal. The food served at your wedding reception is known as the “wedding breakfast”, regardless of what time it’s served. This is because it is your … Read more
You’ve tied the knot, made your groom’s speech, had your first dance, and had a drink or two. Now it’s time to celebrate. Most wedding receptions end with either a live band or a disco. A wedding disco is the more common alternative. Here’s our guide to getting it right. Book direct, or through an agency? It can be surprisingly … Read more
Grooms, welcome to the longest five minutes of your life. Wedding first dances are usually looked forward to by the guests but sometimes slightly dreaded by the couple. Of course it’s not compulsory to have a first dance at your wedding – you can just ask the DJ to play his tunes and then take to … Read more
Playlists by decade 1960S Want You Back Jackson 5 Dancing in the Street Martha & The Vandellas Suspicious Minds Elvis Presley 1970S Dancing Queen Abba Waterloo Abba Night Fever Bee Gees Staying Alive Bee Gees Tragedy Bee Gees Young Hearts Run Free Candi Staton Le Freak Chic Boogie Wonderland Earth, Wind & Fire Never Can … Read more
You’ve made it through the ceremony and you’re on the way to your reception. Next up is the wedding speeches. Who gives wedding speeches and in what order? It’s traditional for speeches to be given at the wedding reception. The father of the bride should give his wedding speech first, followed by the groom’s speech, … Read more
The Groom Speech is one of the wedding speeches given during the reception. Writing your speech The groom’s wedding speech is in many ways the easiest of the typical three main speeches at a Wedding. Many grooms get away with a list of thank yous and a few comments about how beautiful their wife looks and how … Read more
If it’s got four wheels then it’s man territory. It’s not compulsory to hire special wedding cars for the big day. Some couples on a tight budget ask their friends to drive them on the day of their wedding, or even drive themselves. But if your budget is higher, there are various transport options. The … Read more
It’s often said that your wedding photos are the most important aspect of the wedding, as they are the only thing you’ll be left with after the day itself (other than your wife, of course). This is one area you really should spend time and effort to get right. Let’s get one thing straight – … Read more