Wersha Bharadwa sets up base at The Radisson Blu Waterfront in Cape Town as she continues to explore what South Africa has to offer honeymooners. The Radisson Blu Waterfront in Cape Town No trip to South Africa is complete without at least a pitstop in action-packed Cape Town. After an hour’s flight from Johannesburg, it’s

Your engagement ring is meant to last a lifetime but like all good things, it needs a little love and attention to keep it looking super sparkly at all times. We’ve consulted the diamond care experts for tips on how to look after your engagement ring. Credit: Deena Englard via Unsplash Like a good marriage,

We round up the best virtual venue tours to help you plan your perfect wedding day from home. As we continue to adjust to this ‘new normal’, some of the UK’s most popular wedding venues have been doing their bit by going digital. To ensure your big day planning runs as smoothly as possible, you

Now that no at-home proposal would be complete without the perfect song to propose to, we round up the best proposal songs.  Lockdown has put a lot of things on hold, but your proposal doesn’t have to be one of them. For the couples that are currently enjoying the longest staycation ever, make the most

Anne Barge Bridal Atelier has introduced virtual bridal appointments to help brides-to-be during lockdown. Credit: Anne Barge Virtual Bridal Appointments at Anne Barge Bridal Just when you thought planning your wedding couldn’t get any more difficult – a global pandemic is thrown into the mix. For many bridal designers and retailers, suddenly the exclusive and

Ensure your special day goes without a hitch with our foolproof advice. From venues to the guest list, we’ve got the wedding planning tips to ensure your big day is glitch free. © pavonephotography.co.uk Top Wedding Planning Tips  1. Start wedding planning early You might have summer 2020 in your mind as the ideal wedding

Bridal fashion brand Pronovias is giving away free wedding dresses to hospital staff who are tackling the coronavirus outbreak – if you’re employed by a hospital, here’s how you can claim yours… Pronovias 2020 Beyond the Stars Collection at Barcelona Fashion Week Luxury Bridal Brand Pronovias is Giving Free Wedding Dresses to Hospital Staff As

We may all be cooped up indoors, but love is still very much in the air. From creative home proposals from real-life couples in isolation to some fun new ideas for proposing at home, we’ve got your quarantine proposal covered. Top Tips for a Magical At-Home Proposal Your best-laid plans for that extravagant flash-mob proposal

We’ve consulted the party planning experts for some virtual party ideas to try out if you’ve had to make changes to your hen or stag do. With all of us adjusting to a new period of social distancing, and many having to postpone or cancel the stag parties, hen dos and weddings that have been

Who says you need to stick to tradition when it comes to your honeymoon? Times are changing and so are the top honeymoon trends. The Top Honeymoon Trends for 2020 We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again; weddings are an expensive business. And its safe to say a large contributing factory is that

Sponsored Content If you’re dreaming of getting married abroad but the thought of planning a destination wedding is overwhelming, these top tips will help take the stress out of your big day. Getting married in a beautiful, far-flung destination is a dream for many, but the thought of planning a destination wedding can be a

The Tythe Barn, Oxfordshire Continue reading below… An award-winning venue and stylish wedding setting, The Tythe Barn stages many events, but says that weddings are their ‘thing’. The 14th-century barn exudes style with its combination of original features and quality interior styling. As it was the old lambing barn on the family farm, the team

Sweet Treats for your special day. Give your wedding the wow factor and say ‘I dough‘ with Krispy Kreme. Create a wedding day that’s full of magical moments. Krispy Kreme offer up an array of unique and alternative sweet options to make your day extra special and to treat your guests to something they will

With Valentine’s Day 2020 the next big event on the calendar nearly, there’s no better time for brides-to-be to make a declaration of love. Here’s how to pop the question and write your fiancé the best Valentine’s proposal speech … A Valentine’s Proposal: How to Make a Declaration of Love In past years, a trip

Even if Valentine’s Day isn’t your cup of tea, what could be more romantic than whisking a loved one away for a last minute Valentine’s Day break? Here’s our pick of the best last-minute destinations for Valentine’s Day 2020. Last Minute Destinations for Valentine’s Day 2020 Dine on pasta and gelato, dance to street music,

Whether you’re buying for yourself or shopping for her, we’ve rounded up the best lingerie 2019 has to offer to create the most beautiful looks this Valentines Day. Ann Summers Alissa Longline Balcony Set ~£52 Lace Lingerie Victoria Secret Scalloped Lace Babydoll ~ £43.43 Delicate yet sexy, wearing lace on the 14th will bring out

We caught up with Lauren & Tim from Next Level Music to talk about their winter wedding at the Old Finsbury Town Hall in Angel, London. They share their top tips and secrets that they’ve picked up during their careers in the wedding industry, and put into practice for their own wedding. Wedding Top Tips and Secrets

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun with our 12 Days of Wedding Ideas Competitions. We’re giving away one prize for each day in the 12 Days before before Christmas – here’s what you can win on day eight. After the whirlwind of the festive season, you may be wanting to take some time to relax

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun with our 12 Days of Wedding Ideas Competitions. We’re giving away one prize for each day in the 12 Days before before Christmas – here’s what you can win on day five.  Christmas Competitions Day Five: Blow Dries, Hair Treatment and Prosecco for Two at Duck & Dry. Whether

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun with our 12 Days of Wedding Ideas Competitions. We’re giving away one prize for each day in the 12 Days before before Christmas – here’s what you can win on day four.  Christmas Competitions Day Four: Your Wedding Invitations up to £100 You’ve popped the question, announced your engagement

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun with our 12 Days of Wedding Ideas Competitions. We’re giving away one prize for each day in the 12 Days before before Christmas – here’s what you can win on day one.  12 Days of Christmas Competitions: Day One Win a Three-Month Princess Prosecco Subscribtion Did someone say

The countdown to Christmas officially starts now. We’re giving away 12 amazing prizes in the run up to Christmas with our 12 Days of Wedding Ideas Christmas Competitions. It is the season of good will, after all… 12 Days of Christmas Competitions We’re counting down the days until Christmas, and although it may seem like

From baby gender reveals to engagement announcements in the digital age, a social post now takes some creative planning. The desire to document every milestone has lead to bigger proposals with some including secret videos and photographers on cue to capture the moment. If you’re looking for some Instagram-worthy inspiration for an impending proposal –

Sparkling, opulent and black-tie are key words to use as inspiration when thinking of a New Year’s Eve wedding theme. It’s all about glamour, glitter and gold. New Year’s Eve Themed Wedding For brides and grooms-to-be who love a bit of glitz and glam, throwing a New Year’s Eve wedding is the perfect excuse to

The Black Friday wedding deals you need to know about to get more for your money on the big day. We don’t need to tell you that weddings are an expensive business. However, there are ways you can you can keep costs low and still have the big day you’ve always dreamed off. One way

Want to save money on your wedding dress? Get up to 80% off your bridal gown in Catherine Deane’s Black Friday sale. Niki Gown Save Money on Your Wedding Dress with Catherine Deane’s Black Friday Sale Get in formation, ladies… it’s almost Black Friday! From 29 November – aka, Black Friday – until Cyber Monday,

Get your dream honeymoon at a fraction of the cost. Budgeting for your wedding has never been easier with these great Black Friday honeymoon deals. The Best Black Friday Honeymoon Deals Whether it’s a luxury escape or a cosy staycations you’re after, Black Friday is the perfect time to book your honeymoon. We’ve got a

From creative canapés and cocktails, to vegan catering and street food vans, these are the top wedding food trends for 2020 that you’ll be seeing at wedding breakfasts everywhere… Wedding Food Trends for 2020 When it comes to planning a wedding, catering for all your guests – and all their different dietary requirements – can

We’ve scoured the web and our real-life wedding galleries to bring you some seriously scrumptious edible wedding favours guaranteed to get your guests nibbling. Edible Wedding Favour Ideas For sweet-toothed guests and biscuit-loving brides, edible wedding favours are a guaranteed crowd pleaser on your big day. Favours don’t come much tastier than these edible treats.

With the festive season setting in, we round up the best Christmas markets in the UK and Europe. Plus where to go, what to buy and where to stay this December. There’s something about this time of year that makes us go all goey inside (and it’s not just because we’ve indulged in one too