Tattoo Artist’s Nashville Elopement Planned in Three Weeks

Kat

Destination Life

August 19, 2025

Nicole, from the UK, and Tanner, from the US, planned their wedding in just three weeks. Nicole explained, “Tanner turned around to me and said ‘when do we have two days off together next?’ I looked at our schedules and said April 26th, why? He said, let’s get married then!” From there, they built the day entirely around themselves, keeping the decisions personal and as uncomplicated as possible.

Temporary Tattoos, Vinyl and a Homemade Black Wedding Dress

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Leesha Williams

August 19, 2025

With a budget of just £7,000 but a shed load of creativity and love, Steph and James had a beautiful wedding at Birmingham's The Old Library, inspired by their personal style and interests. Guests signed a record player instead of a book, tables were named after their favourite travel destinations, and a temporary tattoo station kept both kids and adults entertained. Steph wore celestial jewellery, a nod to James’s nickname for her, 'Luna Lady' and she made her own dress!

Preserving Your Wedding Flowers: How to Turn Your Bouquet into Pressed Flower Art

Guest Contributor

August 11, 2025

Your wedding bouquet doesn’t need to die a slow, soggy death in a vase after your wedding. If you’ve put time, money, and meaning into your flowers, why not actually do something with them? Pressing your bouquet is an easy, hands-on way to make something that will last forever. Artist and founder of Domain of the Flowering, Tricia Paoluccio, breaks it down into something anyone can do, no experience required. This is your no-fluff, no-fuss guide to turning wedding flowers into something worth keeping.

A Colourful Engagement Party Turned Surprise Wedding

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Kyra Boyer

August 8, 2025

Krystian and Julia threw a wedding their guests never saw coming. They invited everyone to what was billed as an engagement party, but instead of speeches and finger food, the crowd got a real wedding ceremony! Their biggest challenge was keeping it all a secret, especially since Julia admitted she’s an “oversharer” and still managed to only spill the news to two more people than planned!

Thrifted Colourful Backyard Wedding

Kat

Thistle and Pine Photo

July 31, 2025

Jenny and Ryan didn’t want a wedding that felt like it could be someone else's. They wanted one that felt like home. So, they got married in theirs. Having the day in a place where their life together already existed meant they were automatically surrounded by the things that mattered to them. Their backyard became the reception space, filled with their own furniture and handmade details. “The inspiration was items from our own home and the life we had already built together,” Jenny said. “It was colourful but sentimental and romantic.”

Pom-Poms, Krispy Kremes & Karaoke

Kat

Together Theory

July 4, 2025

Emma and Hannah's Portland wedding was a bold, colourful, unapologetically kitsch celebration that stitched together DIY creativity with their love for their community. As a couple who love hosting, they approached the day with one goal: to make it their best party yet.

Retro & Laid Back Madrid Wedding

Kat

People Truelove Tellers

June 27, 2025

This is what a laid-back wedding looks like. Elena and Juan Luis got married in the centre of Madrid with very little fuss but a lot of personality. The celebration was casual and music-driven with retro touches.

Budget Conscious, DIY “Forest Goth” Wedding

Kat

Bellanet

May 8, 2025

Justin and Kelsey didn’t set out to throw a wedding for anyone but themselves. "It’s for us, not them," Kelsey said, and they stuck to that from start to finish. They had a limited budget, so did everything from the cake, flowers, props and decor themselves. "The theme was forest goth... basically using all the decor from our home!"

A Rock ‘n’ Roll RenFaire Circus

Kat

Saturn and Sun Collective

April 11, 2025

Jennifer and Rich’s wedding was a weekend-long celebration of music, love, and personal history. Held in Nashville in October, their ceremony took place in an Episcopal cathedral before guests joined them at their home for a reception that blended rock 'n' roll with Renaissance Faire influences.

Homemade Bridgerton Inspired Wedding

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Queanna Lynn

March 24, 2025

Anna and Crissy knew from the moment they first watched Bridgerton during lockdown that it would be the inspiration for their wedding theme. The inclusivity of the show resonated with them, and its aesthetic - from the colours, to the decor, down to the animals at the petting zoo - provided endless inspiration.

Mexican Inspired Park Pavilion Wedding with a $10,000 Budget and Free Secondhand Dress!

Kat

Purely Brooke Photo

March 20, 2025

So many weddings start with a grand venue, expensive outfits and a colour scheme planned down to the last detail. And while we love weddings like that of course, Caleb and Gabbi did something entirely different. They started with the simple idea of just throwing a party that just happened to include a wedding. No rigid timelines, no unnecessary formalities, just a celebration that felt like them.

Kitschy Colourful Vintage Wedding Inspired by the 60s, 70s, and Roller Discos

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Pha Nguyen

March 17, 2025

Instead of following a standard timeline, Renee and Sam split their celebration into two parts. First, they eloped in Colorado on their ten-year dating anniversary. Seven months later, they hosted a reception to bring friends and family into the celebration back home in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Ask An Expert: Becoming a DIY Queen

Guest Contributor

Chloe Lee

February 18, 2025

Welcome to our new-look "Ask an Expert" feature! In each issue, we'll be inviting different wedding experts to weigh in on your burning wedding planning questions. So, whatever you need help with, send us an email with the subject line “Ask an Expert” and your question may be used in a future edition.

Under the Sea Themed Wedding for under £10,000

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Elena Heymann Fototgrafie

February 13, 2025

The inspiration for Nino and Basti's wedding was their shared love for the underwater world, sea creatures, and the dreams they hold for the future. “We called our theme Seensucht nach Meer, which means ‘Longing for the Sea,’” Nino shared. “I’ve always loved sea creatures, and we both dream of retiring in Tenerife one day.” Their day, filled with DIY touches and small but meaningful moments, showed how intentional choices can transform even a civil ceremony into something unforgettable.

An Appalachian Hobbit Inspired Wedding with a Private Self-Uniting Ceremony

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Tony Ebersole

February 10, 2025

Rhiannon and Gunnar chose a completely private, self-uniting ceremony at Trough Creek Park in James Creek, Pennsylvania. A week later, they hosted a micro-reception with 17 guests. As an introverted couple who don’t enjoy being the centre of attention, they found that something small, private, and meaningful was the perfect fit. Their total wedding budget was $3,500, with their primary expenses being food and drinks.

Alternative, DIY ‘Til Death Wedding

Kat

Alt Wedding Co.

February 7, 2025

When Alice and Amy envisioned their wedding day, they knew it wouldn’t fit neatly into tradition’s rigid mold. They wanted a day that reflected their love and individuality—one that embraced who they were as partners, best friends, and creatives. "We wanted a wedding that summed us up," Alice said. "Alternative, but also personal. So much of the wedding industry isn't designed with couples like us in mind."

Crafting Paper Flowers for Your Wedding with Cricut™

Guest Contributor

January 15, 2025

Forget wilting bouquets and fleeting floral arrangements, modern couples are turning tradition on its head with this rebel wedding décor idea - paper flowers. Economical, enduring, and timeless, paper blooms offer a savvy and sustainable twist to wedding aesthetics. With a Cricut™  crafting machine, you can create personalised petals that not only pop on your big day but also blossom into beautiful home décor to cherish forever. Big on bows and bold statements, these DIY darlings harmonise with the latest wedding trends: micro weddings, extravagant flower displays, and the desire for a sustainable celebration. Let your love story bloom with a Cricut-crafted garden of your own design!

Top 10 Most Popular Real Weddings of 2024

Kat

January 5, 2025

Its the time of year where everyone likes to look back on the last 365 (or in this year's case, 366!) days and reminisce. We feature incredible real weddings almost every single day on the website, our social media platforms, and of course exclusive ones in print too! So, we thought we'd take a moment to look back through and see all the couples and stories which made the biggest impression.

Mid-Century Meets Colourful Fiesta Wedding with Only Eight Guests

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Lu & Lo

December 12, 2024

On a sheep farm in the small Tasmanian town of Buckland, Zoe and Clint said their vows surrounded by just eight guests and their greyhound, Pearl. Twamley Farm provided the perfect backdrop for their wedding, which Zoe describes as “vintage with a modern twist, with a sprinkle of Mexican fiesta vibes.”

A Vibrant, Pink & Orange, Eclectic Garden Party Wedding

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Kylee B

November 21, 2024

With a theme idea of either Eclectic Garden Party meets Sophisticated Children's Party, Sara and Zac had an absolute blast planning their October wedding. Instead of following tradition, they created a celebration that was colourful, guest-focused, and full of personality.