Wedding Favours

If you’ve gone to the trouble of meticulously planning a themed wedding, perhaps a movie star or beach theme, then you will want to go that extra mile and make sure that the wedding favours that you’ll be...

When preparing for the wedding day, one item that really needs getting right is the wedding favour. A gift to the “assistants” for their contribution during the ceremony and smooth running of the peripheral tasks is all...

Cupcakes are a wonderful way to show appreciation to your wedding guests, especially those who have played an important part in your big day such as your bridesmaids, ushers, best man, etc. And if you’re thinking...

When considering the subject of wedding favours, all manner of options are available. Depending on the budget, of course, anything is possible but one way of ensuring the favour is truly desired and appreciated is by...

Candle favours are a popular gift for both men and women as a thank you for attending your wedding. As well as looking attractive on the table, they are also a beautiful and practical gift that will be welcomed by your...

If you want to keep with tradition, then you can’t go far wrong by following our European ancestors. Centuries ago, wealthy and aristocratic Europeans (especially Italians and Greeks) would give their wedding...

In this modern day and age, the need to subscribe to the standard and traditional manner of choosing and presenting your wedding reception stationery has gone out of the window. Nowadays, quirk, innovation and...

Traditionally at wedding receptions, place cards are set at the tables as shown on the seating plan to assist guests in finding their allocated seat. Table cards are often used at the same time so that guests are able...

Restaurants are a great venue for your reception, and can be incredibly affordable, especially if you find out all the costs for hiring it out before telling them it is for a wedding reception. One of the great aspects...

Race courses are a stylish venue to hold your reception. Potentially, you can decorate your reception suite as you like, and a racecourse venue can be exquisitely simple or extremely elaborate, according to your tastes...

Whether you are planning a small reception with only a few guests or a reception with hundreds, hotels are often a great place to hold your special event. One of the great aspects of a hotel reception is being spoilt...

Many brides to be dream of a fairy tale-like wedding and reception, surrounded by stunning scenery and buildings steeped in history with a romantic aura to them. Castles are exquisite, giving the opportunity for the...

Do check that the season is suitable for having an outdoor reception and that the marquee will be available for your wedding date. Do ensure you have a venue that will be suitable for a marquee: check that the ground is...

Choosing the food for your reception is dependent on several things: your budget, your venue, your number of guests and whether or not you have a theme. A rule of thumb when planning a menu for your reception: keep pork...

The food bill for a wedding reception can often require the largest chunk of your wedding budget. With this in mind you want to really make sure you get good value for your money. Deciding what type of menu to have for...

Is the date you want available, – There is nothing worse than getting all excited about a venue that you think meets all of your needs, only to discover that it isn’t available for your wedding date. Save your emotions...

One of the most important decisions you will make when planning your reception is the venue. This will be the place where you spend the majority of your time with your family and friends celebrating your wedding. One of...

Having children at your wedding reception can be a logistical nightmare: thoughts of salmon canapés and dainty sandwiches being thrown around the room and red grape juice spilled across pristine white tablecloths or...

So you have decided to have children at your wedding reception. Now it’s time to plan ahead and be prepared for keeping them amused during your special day, as even the most angelic child can turn into a whinging...

Although thoughts of hiring a marquee for your reception may create visions of a soft breeze fluttering lightly through to your guests, fanning them in the summer heat and carrying with it a delightful fragrance from...

Hiring a marquee for your wedding reception is not only a great solution to solve space issues; it can be a delightful backdrop for your guests. You will be able to tailor your reception to your exact desires, rather...