Hertfordshire is a stunning area of the UK and enjoys wonderful views of the countryside. We have selected a handful of wedding venues in this area for you. There is a wide range of choice within Hertfordshire all offering something different and will suit all budgets. Here are some gorgeous Hertfordshire wedding venues with class: […]
Thinking of getting married in the West Midlands? We have selected a handful of amazing wedding venues that should not be missed. All offering something different and within a range of budgets to suit everyone’s needs. Mercure Goldthorn Hotel This venue is situated in Wolverhampton and offers plenty of wedding package options to suit […]
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Surrey is a beautiful area of the UK and has some amazing wedding venues to choose from. If you haven’t decided on your wedding venue yet, then we have selected 20 popular venues that are stunning and all offer something different to help you decide. Brooklands Hotel Brooklands Hotel is a superb historic wedding venue […]
Kent is a stunning part of England and is often known as “The Garden of England”. It has many beautiful wedding venues to choose from. Maybe you’re looking for a venue by the coast, a Country Manor or a place full of heritage, we have chosen a few examples of some venues for you to […]
Wanting to treat your bridesmaids with something a little more luxurious because of their unwavering loyalty and help throughout your wedding planning journey? Then these lux gifts will be sure to have them feeling like royalty. Check out these five luxurious bridesmaids gifts to consider: 1. Perfume: Why not treat your bridal party to some […]
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We have searched for some amazingly unique wedding venues in London that will stand out from the crowd. They are all unique and will definitely give you that one of kind wedding venue you are looking for. London has so many unusual wedding venues across the City it has been hard to just pick a […]
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East London has some amazing wedding venues to choose from but how do you decide? We have selected 25 stunning East London wedding venues for you to take a look at, all offering something different and to suit a range of wedding styles and budgets. Shoreditch Studios Shoreditch Studios is the perfect choice for those dreaming […]
Indian weddings are often a large event full of colour and charisma and you will need to find that perfect wedding venue to go with this. We have found 15 fabulous wedding venues London that are suitable for holding the perfect Indian wedding. Regency Banqueting Suite This large and stylish wedding venue is the perfect place […]
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Are you having an Asian wedding in London and looking for a majestic Asian wedding ceremony and reception venue in London? From 100 guests to 1000, Easy Weddings have selected the best Asian wedding venues across the capital. These dry hire venues welcome Hindu Mandap ceremonies, Sikh, Buddhist, Islamic unions and more. Read on to find a […]
London Venues are not all expensive, there is a huge selection beautiful venues that will rise above your expectations and fall below your budget. Some venues offer dry hire, minimum spend options or reasonable prices per head, so you can focus your energy on the little creative details that make all the difference. Find our […]
West London is full of stunning wedding venues to choose from and it can sometimes be hard knowing where to start. We have chosen a selection of amazing wedding venues London for you to have a read of. All offering something different and that will suit all styles and budgets. Here are some of the […]
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After someone to help you plan your big day in London? Not only will wedding planners alleviate stress leading up to your wedidng, but they will save you countless hours of trawling through packages, supplier lists and analysing your wedding budget. A wedding planner can also co-ordinate your day and ensure that everything runs smoothly […]
There are so many ways you can get caught up in minute details when planning your wedding. But, going back to basics and aiming for a simple wedding doesn’t mean you will end up with something bland and forgettable. Quite the opposite! Planning a simple wedding means you can focus on a few main details […]
Few things in life are as steeped in pomp and ceremony as a wedding. And as anyone who’s ever planned one knows, there’s plenty of opinions about what you “must” do and what you “must” have. From something blue to garter tosses, many of these traditions have almost morphed into wedding “rules”. But there’s nothing legally […]
If you have been asked by your bestie or sibling to stand beside them as a bridesmaid on one of the biggest days of their lives, there is a lot to get done before that glorious moment arrives and when you say yes, you sign up for all of it. With the bride and her […]
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With all of the time and effort that goes into planning your wedding day, the thought of hosting another event might seem like it’d be enough to push you over the edge… but in fact, a wedding rehearsal dinner might just have the opposite effect! Rehearsal dinners are usually held in the week leading up […]
If you are seriously dating or engaged, chances are conversations with your significant other come quite easily. Talking about most topics is fun and enjoyable, as it allows you to learn a little bit more about each other. However, when it comes to a few topics you may avoid them due to a potential disagreement […]
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Tradition dictates that a man should spend about three-months’ salary on an engagement ring. HOWEVER, that is a very old-fashioned standard because: – it isn’t only men who propose these days – three-months’ salary is no longer realistic or fair, in some circumstances and – the three-month figure was invented as a marketing tactic by […]
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The first days, weeks and months of your engagement are a happy fug of romance, congratulations and misty-eyed ideas of your wedding. Then the serious planning starts and it all starts to get very real, very fast. It’s at this point you will probably start to realise that you have no idea how to plan […]
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You have received the invitation to a hen do and your excitement is through the roof. But while it is easy enough to find an outfit that will fit the party and any possible theme, it can be a headache-inducing exercise trying to find the right balance when it comes to the gift you’d like […]
The Rotherham couple requested that each guest contribute £150 in order to attend their Derbyshire wedding. This spend includes a three-night stay at the venue, and people are referring to this groom and his “genius” idea as a “business model!” Clare Moran and Ben Farina have been together for six years, and have a three-year-old […]
Congratulations on making it to the milestone of one year of marriage! If you want to follow tradition, you’ll be on the hunt for a paper gift for your spouse to mark the occasion. While there are some truly traditional paper present ideas, we’ve also tried to find some more unusual ones. No matter what you […]
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Congratulations on your engagement! Before you can fully launch yourself into the world of wedding planning, you and your fiancé will need to decide if you would like to throw a celebration that all of your nearest and dearest can attend, or if the idea of an elopement has captivated you. There are massive benefits […]
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Your partner likes it and has put a ring on it, so now it’s time to celebrate your engagement! Here’s our engagement party checklist to ensure you’ve got everything covered: This is the party before the main event and your chance to share your amazing news with your friends and family. The beauty of the […]
It was the French who began the tradition of giving gifts to guests at weddings. While it originated as boxes of sweets, most notably candied almonds, wedding favours now come in all sorts of variations that are as unique as the couple themselves. Here are some do’s and don’ts to consider when planning your wedding favours. […]
Whittling down your friends, extended family, colleagues, school, and university friends into a guest list that you can afford (or fit into your dream venue) is one of the toughest parts of planning a wedding. You may have already been invited to several weddings and had a great time celebrating with the newlyweds, but now […]
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Are you somebody that doesn’t half do anything? Have you been dreaming of jumping on the plane and saying ‘I do’ among your nearest and dearest at a completely foreign – and often beautiful – location? Here’s everything you need to include to create the ultimate destination wedding. The destination wedding theme The quintessential destination […]
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Men draw the short straw when it comes to engagement jewellery as they traditionally remain bare-handed until the “I Dos” are exchanged. But, you might decide you would like to give your man an engagement ring to show off to all of his friends too. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes […]
Being a great groom starts by committing to be there for your love, until and beyond your big day. Sometimes the best weddings are planned by grooms themselves! Here’s a guide to wedding planning for grooms! Don’t be a “yes” groom Once the planning starts, expect your fiance to be asking you about the Big […]
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Not all couples immediately launch into planning the wedding of their dreams the minute they become engaged. In fact, there can be a lot of reasons why couples choose to have an extended engagement – the arrival of a baby, working on building a blended family, wanting to travel and explore the world before the […]
Landing yourself a spot on the #TeamBride entourage comes with some special responsibilities…from helping the bride make key decisions (like which cake icing looks best) to planning a hen’s do for her. The latter might sound fun and simple, but it gets a little tricky when it comes down to the details. To make sure […]
Most grooms think their only job, when it comes to planning their wedding day, is turning up looking dapper. But, unbeknownst to many modern grooms, there are at least five responsibilities grooms traditionally undertake as their wedding day approaches. Buying the wedding rings Shopping for the all-important wedding bands is a far simpler (and less stressful) […]
Inviting kids to your wedding is a tough question… It really comes down to a personal preference. They do add humour and instant surprise on the day! Here are some points to consider if you are at a cross road. Decide early Having kids at your wedding is something to consider before you send out […]
Congratulations on your engagement! A party can be the ideal time to announce the news to your nearest and dearest. We have the answers to all of your questions about engagement party etiquette. Everyone is aware of the hens and bucks and all of the fun and frivolity that can go on there, but who […]
Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you have a ring on it, and may have allowed your mind to start to wander to the possibilities of what your wedding day could look like, you might be tempted by a local wedding fair or two! Wedding and bridal fairs are the perfect way for couples to […]
They are gorgeous, smell amazing, come in all colours… and have the potential to make up a substantial part of the look and feel of your wedding. Whether you plan to go minimalist with pops of vibrant colour, or want flowers to feature heavily throughout your ceremony and reception, you will need the advice and […]
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Planning on spending about £20,000 on your wedding? Using the free Easy Weddings Budget Calculator, we came up with the breakdown of each category of the spend for your wedding. Here’s how to plan a wedding for £20,000: Dress, suit, and accessories You’re looking at a dress budget of about £1,400, £400 for accessories and £200 […]
You’d be surprised how many everyday habits you have that can easily add up to big savings if you give them up temporarily. Here’s how to boost your wedding savings. Whether it is your multiple daily caffeine fixes, or the ability to watch shows on demand, small sacrifices will reap huge rewards if you can […]
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It is often tradition that the marrying couple exchange gifts on their wedding day. While some couples buck this tradition citing “My presence is his present”, other couples want to give that extra something special on their wedding day to let their partner know they’re thinking about them. So what should you gift each other […]
Wondering how you can manage to have an amazing wedding on a budget? Here’s how to dramatically cut your wedding costs. No open bar You don’t NEED to pay for all of the alcohol. While some say it’s in poor taste, if alcohol is not important to you, then you can ask guests to pay for […]
Your first year of marriage (aka forever!) has just begun and there is so much that lies ahead for you both, but before you cast your eyes to a future where you are old and grey, let’s focus on the first 12 months after you say, ‘I do’. This is the time where you are […]
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The word budget pops up at every turn when you are planning a wedding, but once you are happily married and journeying into your ever-after, your finances should remain a high priority. Success in life means different things to different people, but chances are that not having to worry or argue over money will be […]
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In an ideal world, couples get engaged – and then married – already knowing they’re on the same page when it comes to life’s big issues. But sometimes, that’s just not the case. Maybe they’ve deftly steered around difficult or potentially thorny matters. Or, maybe, the romance hasn’t yet given way to more practical matters. However, […]
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An engagement is something that alters your life irrevocably – in really beautiful ways. Some of them you expect, like the deepening of your love for your spouse to be while others simply sneak up on you. They can be a little unexpected but also fun, challenging, eye-opening and emotional. Here are seven words that take on […]
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A recent post on bridal forum Wedding Bee asked the simple question: “Did anyone not book a videographer and regret it?” Here’s what some of the answers said, and where we here at Easy Weddings sit on the debate. For wedding videography “Videography captured what the photographer didn’t.” One fellow bride weighed in on the […]
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Are you considering having a destination wedding? If you aren’t sure whether to marry in your homeland or travel overseas for your big day, here are some pros and cons to help you make your decision. What are the pros and cons of having a destination wedding? Ah, the romantic notion of getting hitched in paradise. […]
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Planning a wedding is fun, exciting, and at times can be complicated. Questions are constantly popping up and it can be hard to figure out what the ‘done thing’ is and how to avoid hurting feelings while having the wedding that you have always dreamed of. To help you navigate some of the tough situations, […]
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Embarking on your wedding planning journey? Allow Easy Weddings to become your best friend, and guide you through the (at times) stressful process that is wedding planning. With our help, planning your wedding will be a breeze! To Do List I don’t know about you, but I seem to work and plan better when I […]
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If you’ve been invited to a wedding and the couple haven’t gone down the well-trodden gift registry or wishing well paths and have left gift ideas up to their guests, you could be excused for having a bit of a pressure-induced meltdown. Once you have come up for air, you might decide you want to […]
Welcome drinks are your guests’ first experience at your reception. Will you wow them? Or leave them feeling flat with only a glass of warm fizz for company? Make sure you get your celebration off on the right foot by choosing reception drink with bags of style and flavour. It doesn’t have to be expensive […]
You’re engaged – congrats! Wedding planning is an incredibly exciting time in one’s life. However, I bet now you’re thinking: “But how do I pay for this all?” Here’s a few of our suggestions on how to fund the wedding of your dreams. Pay for it yourselves Believe it or not, it is possible to […]
You’re sitting in the car, receipt in hand, wondering what the hell you just did. You’ve bought what you thought was the ‘dress of your dreams’. The saleswoman loved the dress on you. Your mother loved the dress on you. But did YOU? Here’s how to avoid wedding dress regret and feel like a princess […]
Finding the perfect venue for your wedding can be a journey. But no matter whether you fall in love at first sight, or a venue grows on you over time, you will reach a point where you will have to start to ask the tough questions. Here are some questions to ask your wedding venue: […]
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Toying with the idea of DIYing elements of your wedding? Here’s some simple DIY wedding ideas to get your creativity blossoming. Wedding favours While making your own wedding favours can be time-consuming, it can save you a lot of money that you can allocate elsewhere to something more important to you – like a venue […]
Despite just about everyone being an event planner or a wedding planner these days, it’s hard to gauge where to start when it comes to planning your own wedding. Here’s our simple guide to lay solid foundations for your wedding planning. Announce your engagement/plan an engagement party This is your chance to wave the ‘look at me!’ […]
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You may have been together for a year, five, 10, 25 or 50, but there is no time limit on when or how often you can profess your love for one another. The beauty of vow renewals is that, unlike a wedding, it is all about you and the love of your life. Some couples […]
Are you currently planning your dream wedding? Here’s six types that (most) brides can be sorted into. Which bride type are you? Modern traditional bride The modern traditional bride wants everything ‘bridal’. She wants a floor-length veil, a ‘floofy’ princess dress, and an army of bridesmaids all dressed exactly the same. This bride has been […]
Designing a wedding for you, your fiance and dozens, maybe even hundreds, of guests means that what you choose for your big day might not suit all of them. What it means, though, is that you might have to tell guests some things that they don’t want to hear – like they can’t bring their […]
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You’re engaged: Now what?! You have five things you’ve got to do first. You will be spending most of your time over the next few weeks gushing over the ring, hypothetically planning your wedding and re-telling your proposal story. These are the top five wedding planning priorities. Set a date Setting a date is possibly […]
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Whether this is the first wedding you have been invited to, or this is your seventh one in the past year, it is important to remember that as a guest there are some etiquette guidelines that remain steadfast and you should remember to follow. It’s true that modern weddings are a lot more bespoke, often […]