Andy Hammond 
If you’re lucky enough to have a mother figure in your life, you’ll know just how amazing they are. And when planning a wedding, they can be invaluable. Key Takeaways As one of the major figures in the wedding party, the mother of the bride is expected to give a short speech. If you’re lucky … Read more
After the death of a partner, you are forced to make some tough choices. Considering what to do with your wedding rings, is unfortunately one of them. Key Takeaways Wedding rings are much more than just pieces of jewelry, they are a symbol of an everlasting union. The grief experience is wholly unique to the … Read more
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to planning a reception, and that’s why a thorough checklist is always a good idea! Any professional event planner will tell you, the key to a successful event, is planning. And at the very heart of planning, is lists. Lists of vendors to hire, things to … Read more
Knowing what to wear to a casual wedding is not quite as simple as it seems. The couple may think they’re doing you a favor by getting rid of the formal dress code, but at least with standard black-tie weddings or dressy events, you know what is expected. After all, what is casual wedding attire? … Read more
Delivering a heartfelt, yet well-put-together mother-of-the-bride speech is no mean feat. So ‘hats off’ for putting yourself forward! There really is no better way for a mom to truly celebrate such a momentous occasion than to share a few carefully crafted words about the happy couple! We know that during traditional wedding receptions, it is … Read more
Being asked to speak at any wedding is an honor. But to be asked to give a beautiful speech on your brother’s wedding day is pretty special. Especially after all that hair-pulling, name-calling, and general teasing you’ve endured over the last 20 years! Anyone would have thought he hated your guts! Turns out, your baby … Read more
If your grandparents or even parents tied the knot, they probably didn’t give a thank-you speech at their wedding. It’s a fairly new tradition, but one that is certainly popular now. And why not? Your guests have taken time out of their day, or weekend, to come and celebrate your nuptials with you – the … Read more
Following a proposal, one of the major questions couples often discuss is how much money they should spend on a wedding ring. Typically, from the perspective of the one proposing, a few paychecks have been handed over to buy the engagement ring. So, they’re hoping the figure is low! But for the one with a … Read more
The key to a successful wedding planning timeline is the application of a wedding vendors checklist. Which all sounds very formal! Essentially, we’re saying you need to have a comprehensive list written down, highlighting each of the vendors you need, and want, to hire for your dream wedding. Along with a rough schedule of when … Read more
If you’re looking for some classics to pop on a wedding playlist or a special request from the DJ, you needn’t look further than the music legend, Prince. His back catalog is beyond compare, and full of hits that’ll suit any moment on your big day. ‘Raspberry Beret’ as the last dance song of the … Read more
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