Childfree by Choice: Why Some Couples Choose Child-Free Weddings (And That’s Okay)

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Marieke Maakt Foto’s

January 26, 2026

A wedding is a day full of emotions and expectations, both for the couple as well as their guests. A somewhat unfortunate side effect is that everyone will have an opinion. Couples will often find their choices in regards to how they’d like to celebrate this day scrutinised. And one such choice invites even more scrutiny: when they choose to have a child-free wedding. Reactions to this decision can be tricky to navigate, as they combine the emotions surrounding weddings with protectiveness and fear of exclusion.

Ask An Expert: There Such a Thing as an Ethical Wedding?

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Lauren New

January 8, 2026

I want to get married but the whole wedding industry feels so consumerist. Can a wedding ever really be ethical, or am I kidding myself?

How to Plan a Sober Wedding: Celebrating Love Without Alcohol

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By Brianna Marie

December 22, 2025

A wedding without alcohol is like fish without chips. Or is it? Many couples are rethinking the culture of boozy weddings, and for good reason. More and more wedding guests are swapping their wines for cokes, whether they’re tee-totalers, Dry January participators who never went back, or simply casual drinkers who would rather avoid the headache the next day.

The 4 Cs of Diamonds (And Why Price Isn’t the Point)

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December 19, 2025

Diamonds tend to arrive in our lives loaded with meaning. Engagements, anniversaries, milestones, moments you want to mark properly. But once you start shopping, the conversation often turns into numbers, grades, and price brackets. What gets lost is how a diamond actually looks and feels when you wear it.

Your Ring, Your Rules: The Lab-Grown Diamond Takeover

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December 18, 2025

Luxury is a bit of a buzzword in bridal. Brands love to slap it on their website and Instagram bio and think that means they can charge above the odds. But real luxury doesn’t shout about why it’s the best. It’s in the experience and the undefinable reason why something feels extra special.

Three Things to Think About Before Booking Your Wedding Entertainment

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December 16, 2025

We love a Spotify playlist, but really, nothing beats live music at a wedding. A great live musician will change how a room feels rather than just filling the silence. The key to choosing the best performers for your day is is knowing why you want them there and where they’ll actually add something. Before you start booking, there are a few essentials worth thinking about:

The Alternative Bride’s Guide to Finding a Signature Scent

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November 27, 2025

Alternative brides customise everything. Dresses. Accessories. Playlists. Ceremonies that make your nan raise an eyebrow. But one detail often gets forgotten, even though it hits harder than any piece of jewellery: scent. The right women's perfume doesn’t just smell good. It becomes part of your day and brings you right back to it when you smell it again afterwards.

How To Create A Wild, Wow-Worthy Celebration Using Online Flowers

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November 26, 2025

Maximalism is finally having its moment in weddings, and nowhere is this more apparent than with flowers. Couples aren’t interested in shrinking themselves into tradition anymore. They want colour, attitude, drama and a bit of glorious chaos. Florals are the fastest way to take a blank space and turn it into something loud, expressive and unmistakably you. And with online flowers services making big ideas easier than ever to pull off, maximalist wedding florals have officially gone from “maybe one day” to “add to basket”.

So, You’re Getting Remarried: What Couples Wish They Knew Before Their Second Wedding

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November 6, 2025

Planning a wedding is a massive undertaking. The venue, the decor, the guests, the reception– it can all feel like too much. And to do it all over again after losing your previous partner? It’s tough! But this just means that we have so much to learn from the people who have been there, done that, and come out the other side stronger than ever. Here are 10 practical lessons from six different remarried couples, so you can learn what they wish they knew before their second wedding:

Ask An Expert: How to Plan a Gothic Wedding (Without Anyone Forcing You to Wear White)

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Eloise Pitcher

November 4, 2025

We are so excited to be having a gothic themed wedding. I am wearing black and we love skulls and Halloween! How do I find wedding suppliers who actually get the gothic vibe and won’t try to make me wear white, put my bridesmaids in blush pink or have centrepieces made of peonies?

Boho Wedding Dresses: How to Find One That’s Actually Unique

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October 8, 2025

The boho wedding dress market has a problem. What started as a celebration of free-spirited, unconventional style has become just as formulaic as the traditional bridal it was supposed to rebel against.

Pre-Wedding Dreams: WTF Is Going on in Your Head?

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October 6, 2025

Wedding planning messes with your brain. Even if you’re the most laid-back human alive, your subconscious will still find ways to throw curveballs at 3am. Don’t panic: pre-wedding dreams aren’t omens, they’re just your nervous system running dress rehearsals for all the big stuff - love, money, family, visibility, identity. Basically, your brain is binge-screening your anxieties like it’s Netflix.

Breaking the Mould: Engagement Rings for Couples Who Want Something Different

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October 2, 2025

When it comes to engagement rings, tradition tends to rule, but that doesn’t mean yours has to look like everyone else’s. For couples who value individuality over convention, the idea of walking into a high street jeweller and picking out a “classic” solitaire just doesn’t cut it.

Alternative Weddings Throughout History

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September 30, 2025

Weddings are meant to be happy occasions that celebrate a new chapter in your life, but with all of the expectations of what it can and should look like, planning can be really stressful! After all, it’s hard enough to take care of yourself. How do you plan an event that makes you, your partner, and all the attendees happy?

Forget Perfection: Choose Wedding Rings That Actually Feel Like You

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September 23, 2025

Most wedding magazines will tell you to pick a flawless, shiny band that looks the same as everyone else’s. Cool if that’s your thing - but if you’re here, we’re guessing it’s not. Your ring doesn’t have to be a sterile piece of jewellery polished within an inch of its life. It can be raw, hammered, scarred, molten. It can feel lived-in from day one, carrying a story and texture that grows with you.

Your Wedding Guests Take Amazing Photos – So Where the Hell Are They?

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Harri Bentley

September 22, 2025

So there I was, three weeks post-wedding, still riding the high of having successfully pulled off a day that felt authentically us - no boring traditions, no beige anything, and definitely no chicken-or-fish dinner choices. I'm scrolling through our photographer's gorgeous gallery when this nagging feeling hits me.

The Truth About Backyard Weddings

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Dyanna LaMora

September 10, 2025

There’s something magical about saying “I do” under twinkling lights in your own backyard. A backyard wedding can feel warm, personal, and unforgettable, but only if it’s done the right way. Too often, couples begin planning with a set of assumptions that sound convenient but don’t hold up in reality. As a wedding planner who has designed backyard celebrations for high-end clients, I want to set the record straight.

Ask an Expert: All The (Not So) Small Things

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Maoizm Bridal

August 28, 2025

We are planning a wedding on a limited budget and are scared of getting ripped off. Tales of ‘wedding tax’ and unscrupulous vendors really scare us! We are happy to pay what things are worth of course, but researching different suppliers and their prices online only makes us feel more overwhelmed.

To Buy or DIY? Wedding Décor Ideas Which Won’t Break the Bank

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Kirsty Mackenzie

August 27, 2025

Styling your own wedding can initially feel like a daunting task, but with some planning and inspiration, you can save serious money and have a lot of fun.

Introducing Cherry: The Giant Wedding Cake You Can Jump Out Of!

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The Costa Sisters

August 26, 2025

Have you ever dreamt of jumping out of a giant cake like a Las Vegas showgirl? Then prepare to have all your dreams come true.