How to Ask For a Discount without Offending Your Wedding Suppliers

Kat

Devlin Photos

August 4, 2015

Let's not beat around the bush: Weddings are bloody expensive. There's so much to think about and so many things to pay for, who can blame a girl for wanting to save every penny possible? There are a myriad of ways to plan a wedding at a pinch, but what if you've got your heart set on something in particular that doesn't fit in with your very strict budget? Is it ever OK to ask for a discount and if you do will those suppliers get mortally offended?

Wedding Traditions, What Are They Good For?

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Danilo Siqueira

July 20, 2015

I was chatting to my newly engaged sister last week who told me there was no way in hell she'd be doing a first dance and that come to think of it, walking down the aisle seemed mortifying and silly too. "But you have to walk in somehow," I replied, "you can't just 'poof!' and appear at the end of the aisle!"

Your Wedding Does Not Have To Be The ‘Best Day Of Your Life’

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Chris Barber

July 7, 2015

Don't get me wrong, a wedding is undoubtedly a very important day, but it is not your one shot at happiness or your singular life defining moment. By that I mean, even if the day was a complete disaster and everything that could go wrong did, the actual act of getting married is just one little flash in a life full of potentially joyful occasions!

Self Esteem, Body Confidence and Learning to Love Yourself

Kat

June 26, 2015

If you've been reading my blog (or following me on Instagram!) for a while you'll probably have already heard of Gala Darling. Not only is she one of my best friends, but I've been raving about her, and her message of Radical Self Love, for quite some time! I first discovered her blog in early 2009 (check out my adorable fangirling) but it wasn't until happenstance enabled us to meet IRL a few years later that I knew we were kindred spirits. There are just some people you meet who instantly light up your life and make the world seem like a more positive, happier place. Gala does this for me every single day and I'm so honoured to call her my friend.

The Six Biggest Wedding Planning Concerns & How to Quash Them!

Kat

Fleming Photo

June 5, 2015

I recently asked my Facebook fans what their biggest worries were about getting hitched, and oh my goodness, do you lot have a LOT of things on your mind! Here are the five main stress factors I saw pop up again and again, plus some practical ways you can overcome them.

Three Vital Things All Couples Should Discuss Before They Get Married

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Laura Goldenberger

May 29, 2015

There’s nothing more exciting than planning your wedding, whether you go for a large lavish affair or a more understated, personal day, there is always plenty to think about and arrange! But with all the excitement and celebration going on around you, it's very easy to get caught up in the moment and forget that your wedding is about more than just the day itself.

How to Banish Your Inner Bridezilla

Kat

UNIQUE LAPIN

May 26, 2015

Planning a wedding is one of the most stressful times in most people's lives. All that expectation, all those people to please, all that money being spent, wanting to make everything just perfect... It's no wonder that there are whole reality shows about brides flipping the hell out! While they might be seriously entertaining to watch from the outside, if you're not careful it can be all to easy too start to exhibit some of those trademark bridezilla tenancies yourself. Here are some things to think about to help prevent you turning into a terrifying monster,

My Top Ten Most Effective Weight Loss Tips for Brides

Kat

Made U Look

May 22, 2015

Hurray, you're engaged! Have you started your pre-wedding weight loss regime yet? YOU HAVEN'T!? Oh my goodness, there isn't a moment to lose - make sure you read this before it's too late!

How to Make Sure Your Guests Enjoy Your Wedding

Kat

Souvenirs du Temps

May 12, 2015

People always say that it's "your day", and while they are right I always think the best weddings are ones that really take care of the guests too. While I am all for making decisions based on what makes you and your partner happy, I think it's really nice to consider how your friends and family will enjoy the day. Here are eight relatively simple things you might consider doing. After all, happy guests will make the day even more magical!

How To Write Your Own Vows

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Briana Morrison

May 4, 2015

Writing your own wedding vows has got to be one of the best ways to add a personal spin to your day. Forget the DIY and quirky reception décor, the ceremony is really where it's at! Before you put pen to paper, sit down somewhere quiet and answer the following questions. While there are no wrong answers, the ones that you give will be the perfect jumping off point for some really personal vows and will help you if you get stuck!

12 Surprising Ways to Make Your Wedding Budget Stretch Further

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Megan Saul

April 24, 2015

With the average cost of a wedding in the UK allegedly being upwards of £18,000, it's no surprise that more and more alternative brides and grooms are looking for ways to cut costs. But how can you create a stunning wedding, on a budget, whilst still having the best day possible? Here are my best wedding budgeting tips!

How to Remember Deceased Loved Ones At Your Wedding

Kat

April 14, 2015

By the time a lot of people get married, it is quite likely that they will have lost someone near and dear to them. I've had quite a few people email me about this over the past few weeks, so today I wanted to share some simple ways you can included a loved one who has passed away in your wedding day.

Do I Need Bridesmaids?

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Erin & Ray

March 31, 2015

Hey Kat! I'm getting married in September and have been stressing over The Bridesmaid Situation for a while now. So my question is, what's the Rock n Roll version of a bridesmaid and what does she do? As much as I love channelling Blair Waldorf it just seems a bit minion-y, like an on-display clique, since I don't have an obvious set of BFFs and hate to "draw the line". Help!

Eight Ways To Take The Stress Out of Wedding Planning

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Natali Shor

March 24, 2015

One of life's undeniable truths that planning a wedding is stressful. Even the most chilled out person having the most laid back wedding will probably experience a mini wobble at one point during the process. Here are eight things you can do to ensure that the manic moments are as few and far between as possible.

How Financially Compatible Are You?

Kat

Devlin Photos

February 20, 2015

Remember when you were a lovestruck teenager, you'd find the boy you liked and do compatibility tests to figure out if you were destined to run off into the sunset together? I seem to remember one in particular where you wrote down both your full names, assigned a number to each letter, added them together and then the higher your resulting score, the more likely you were to fall in love and have babies.

What Does Marriage Mean To You?

Kat

Devlin Photos

February 18, 2015

Working in the wedding industry means than when I meet new people, after the usual queries about "what makes a wedding alternative?" and "what's the weirdest wedding you've seen?" are answered, our conversations often turn into a discussion about marriage.

With This Tattoo, I Thee Wed

Kat

Stephanie Kaloi

February 3, 2015

But What if You’re Disappointed with the Proposal?

Kat

Yah

January 26, 2015

There is a lot of pressure surrounding weddings. Pressure to have the most gorgeous celebration, to spend the most (or least!) money, to DIY up a storm and for everything to be utterly picture perfect. So it doesn't come as a shock to me that proposal expectations can also be sky-high for the soon to be betrothed.

I Hate The Way I Look in My Wedding Photos

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Janneke Storm

January 19, 2015

I receive emails from women worried about their wedding every single day. "Will it be cool enough?" "How do I deal with my meddling mother-in-law?" "Why are my bridesmaids being such arseholes?" But sometimes I get an email like this one, and more than with any of the others, I want to drop everything, find this person in real life and give them a massive hug.

Wedding Planning Advice for the Newly Engaged

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Eric Ronald

January 6, 2015

Yey! You’re engaged… Now what? You’re probably feeling a heady mix of emotions right now – excitement, anticipation, joy, terror!? While everyone you speak to will kindly remind you that this will be the happiest time in your life, you’ll soon be feeling that inevitable wave of panic too. It’s perfectly normal to be a little bit scared and overwhelmed at this stage. I mean, how on Earth do you even start to plan a wedding!? Yes, there is an enormous amount to do in a relatively short period of time but come on, if I can do it, you certainly can too. The most important thing to remember is that this is just one day. Your wedding will not define the rest of your life. It should be a nice starting off point for your marriage. But I know how it feels, and once the happy glow of getting engaged starts to wear off, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of hyperventilating over guest lists, seating arrangements and finding that one perfect dress.