Why Knowing Your Wedding Priorities Should Be Your Top Priority!
When planning a wedding, it is essential to know your top priorities. This will not only save you time but also a significant amount of money. By having a clear understanding of what is most important to you and your partner, you can make informed decisions and avoid...
Choosing a theme for your wedding
Choosing a wedding theme can be both an exciting and daunting task, and you might be wondering why you even need a theme! The answer is that you don't need one at all, but if you'd like your wedding day to feel cohesive, knowing what it will look like (ie. your theme)...
Seating at a wedding ceremony – you’re welcome (literally)
Hey! Have you been invited to a wedding? How exciting! In case you didn’t know, weddings can be expensive and if you were invited it means you reallllllllly matter to the couple and they reallllllllly want you to be there. So, why do you feel like you’re not allowed...
There’s a new virus affecting the wedding industry….
There's a new virus going around weddings and it's specifically targeting the couple who are getting married. It's called.... COMPARISONITIS and I'm sorry to say, it's highly contagious. Key Symptoms Comparing all your wedding plans to those of others' Choosing things...
22 things we learnt from 22 weddings last month!
And how they can help YOU while planning your wedding! In case you haven't heard, 2022 is the year of the wedding! With so many weddings being postponed from the past two years, it's LOVELY to see lovers celebrating again (and properly!). We have had the pleasure of...
How to Save Money on Your Wedding
There are a few key ways to save money when planning your wedding, and they're best put into play from the outset of planning (ie. not towards the end when the budget gets tighter!) Here are our top tips for saving pennies on your big day... Photo by Wesley and Emma...
Saying ‘YES’ to the Dress – 5 Tips to help you on your way!
Okay, so you’ve said yes to that one special person who makes you feel like you’re on top of the world, but there is still one HUGE decision to make….. your wedding dress! Whilst I didn’t make a rash decision with my husband’s proposal (*phew*), I did rush my decision...
How to write an epic speech
Whether you’re the newlyweds, maid of honour, the best man, or one of the doting parents - chances are you might be expected to make a speech at the wedding reception. If you want an unforgettable speech filled with humorous quips, memories and maybe even tears (you...
2 Years On and 4 Things I Learnt From Our Big Day…
Hello there! I’m Lauren - Hire a Bridesmaid’s new wedding contributor - I married my best friend and husband Chris almost two years ago! (Erm 2yrs already?!) Like you, this was my first (and let’s hope only) wedding, and I planned it mostly by myself… with a little...
Thinking about Eloping? Here’s what you need to know
It is no surprise to know that elopements and micro-weddings have become increasingly popular throughout the current climate (aka global pandemic - how crazy). And to be honest, we’re here for it! There are a lot of wonderful benefits to elopements if that is on the...
3 Lessons From Planning Our Wedding
We love being able to turn our expertise into tangible learnings for you to use throughout your wedding planning process. That’s what we do, it’s our jam (OMG yum… *runs to get a piece of toast with butter and strawberry jam*). However, we thought it would be cool to...
8 Wedding Planning Hacks
Would you take wedding planning advice from someone who's been to over 200 of them? Yes? GREAT! You're in the right place. Let's talk about some simple wedding planning hacks I have learned over the years. These hacks will save you time, money and reduce stress levels...