This is where you’ll find the bulk of the wedding planning advice and tips – plus resources, DIY and checklists for your big day
Once you’ve booked a date for your wedding, you’ll need to choose an MC or master of ceremonies. While you’ll both remain the most important people of the day, they’ll also play a vital role in keeping the day running smoothly. Some of their jobs include organizing guests for photos and helping guests find their…
Most couples opt to hold a wedding rehearsal dinner of some sort. Held the night before the wedding day, it’s a chance to catch up with family and celebrate in a low key way before the formalities. Here we answer some common questions and give some tips for organizing a relaxing and productive pre-wedding dinner. What is a wedding rehearsal…
Is an engagement party the same as any other party, or is there any engagement party etiquette you should be aware of? You’ve just gotten engaged and it’s time to celebrate! Today we discuss the dos and don’ts for guests, the newly engaged couple, and their parents. What to wear (as a guest or the…
If there are children coming to the wedding, then having some planned wedding activities for kids is a great idea. Not only do they help keep the children from being bored, but they offer a chance for the parents to connect with the wedding guests while their children are having fun. Here we provide ten…
What’s the difference between a place card and an escort card? An escort card tells guests which table they will be seated at. A place card tells guests which seat they will be seated at. You’ve just finished your seating plan. Now it’s time to decide how you are going to tell people where they…
Ever found yourself wondering ‘what does a wedding usher do?’ Does your usher simply show people to their seats at your reception? Or are they involved in the organization of wedding photos too? Let’s walk you through the usher duties checklist. What is an usher? An usher is someone who is tasked with the role…
If things have gotten tense in your bridal party, things aren’t quite working out how you’d like or it’s getting complicated with a particular bridesmaid, you’re probably wondering what to do. While the last thing any bride-to-be wants to deal with is the awkwardness that comes with demoting one of your closest friends from their role…
A dry wedding is more common than some would think and the reasons for having one vary a lot. What ever the reason for have a dry wedding, there are always questions around when and how to inform your guests (if at all). Here we go over everything you need to know about dry weddings…
Getting married for the second time around can be a lot easier than the first time. You’ll have a firm handle on how the day should run, and probably some opinions on what you want, and don’t want, at the wedding. Traditional etiquette dictates a second wedding should be simple and casual, however modern etiquette…
Your final RSVP date, in an ideal world, is this mythical utopia where all the important wedding-related information is collated and sorted. This is the day that you should know an accurate guest count on who is going to be attending and their dietary requirements, and you can commence puzzling over a seating chart and…