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How To Plan A Wedding, Dorchester (2025)

17/05/2023

Do modern day couples believe a horseshoe is a lucky charm for their new life together?

The Ancient Greeks aligned the horse shoe shape to the crescent moon. This is linked to fertility and new beginning.

The Romans believed the horseshoe offeredprotection against evil spirits.

The Victorians adapted the horse shoe as a good luck token. The shoe is tied so that it's displayed as an U (to stop the good luck spilling out of the open end).

So when would you give a horseshoe?

Traditionally a younger member of the wedding party, flower girl or page boy gives the horseshoe to the couple at the end of the ceremony. After they have been proclaimed married before the couple prepare to walk back down the aisle.

Are you planning a horse shoe for your wedding?

02/05/2023

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Featuring the inspiring phrase 'This is where our beautiful starts', this poster will remind you and your loved ones of the beauty and warmth that your home provides.

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25/04/2023

The male equivalent of the the bride's bouquet toss, is the garter throw.

Traditionally the groom would take the garter from his newly married wife's leg and toss it towards the unmarried male guests.

The person catching the garter is said to have good luck and be the next person to marry.

As a UK wedding tradition I rarely see this.

The majority of Brides feel uncomfortable having an item of clothing removed in front of guests, often in the middle of the dance floor. And even more object to their husband removing the garter with his teeth!

One solution around this dilemma is to have two garters. The first retained as an item of lingerie, the second, supplied solely for the groom to throw.

What are your thoughts on the garter toss?

23/04/2023

The bouquet toss - yes or no?

In my experience the bouquet toss is not as popular as it was.

The tradition behind the act is whoever caught the bouquet would be 'the next to marry'. It was seen therefore as an act of good fortune to be the catcher.

For the bouquet toss to work there needs to be a number of single people at the wedding. However, not all of will want to readily identify with the 'unmarried' status. So, rather than cause their guests t feel uncomfortable, the bouquet toss is left out altogether.

I also find that there is a growing trend amongst brides to be more sustainable about their wedding day. Often this involves the bouquet being recycled using the latest flower preservation and pressing techniques.

In my next post I will be exploring the male alternative to the wedding bouquet toss. Any ideas?

21/04/2023

Left or right?

The male button hole is always worn on the left.

More traditional suit jackets may have a dedicated button hole to place the flowers however for may grooms they have to pin the flowers to their outfit.

Pin on the left just above the heart.

Ladies such as Mother of the Groom and Mother of the Bride traditionally pinned their buttonhole on the right with the flowers facing down. However, many have forgone this tradition and position the buttonhole/corsage on the left.

What will you do?

19/04/2023

So what should you carry inside your bridal handbag?

Most brides opt for a small clutch or shoulder bag which means there isn't room to include much. Here is a list of our top 5 must have items:

1) lipstick and matching lip pencil
2) small make up mirror for a discrete touch up
3) pain relief tablets, just in case
4) tissues
5) chewing gum/mints/breath freshener

Ask you wedding planner or venue coordinator if there is a safe place you can store your bag. Better you are carrying your bouquet than your bag :)

It's optional if you include your phone.

17/04/2023

And so the wedding season begins.....

Have you attended a 2023 wedding yet?

If so, did you notice any key trends or ideas you want to use for your wedding day? Please do share, it's really interesting to hear what's influencing your plans.

01/04/2023

Being dehydrated is no joke; it causes headaches, feelings of dizziness and nausea and you feel shattered.

It's understandable when you plan your wedding how you can become so immersed in the to do list or meeting suppliers that you forget to take a break, visit the bathroom and top up on water.

Which is why we created our fun Bride to Be, newly engaged, 17 oz water bottle made from high quality stainless steel with the copy
"I said yes; time to plan to plan my wedding"

It has double walled insulation which keeps drinks really cool (and hot should you prefer). The bottle has a leak proof top, and is a great size for slipping into your handbag.

And you get extra points for using a green, more sustainable option that the standard plastic bottle.

No excuses anymore about the amount of water you drink.And, what a fab way to let everyone know you are planning your perfect day and have said yes to the love of your life!

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30/03/2023

The power of a crochet hook!

A wedding dress with buttons is super classy however, closing and opening the buttons can be such a fiddly task. Which is why we recommend the humble crochet hook.

However, not all crochet hooks are equal. They vary in the size of hook and, in the thickness of the metal. If the metal is too thin, the hook can break.

We provide a 4.5mm hook supplied by The Quilted Bear in the Goody Bags we give to our VIP Guests attending the wedding fairs we organise.

28/03/2023

Having access to information is one way couples find helpful to help them to feel more in control about there wedding day. So in this post, we unpick what happens in a Civil Wedding Ceremony.

Nearly three quarters of UK couples choose to exchange their wedding vows in a licensed wedding venue or Registry Office.

You can book the Registrars up to 2 years in advance.

Notice of Marriage must be given within 12 months of your intended wedding day however it's generally done 8 weeks prior. And don't worry, the Registrars will take care of this for you as part of their fee.

The minimum notice you can give to hold a civil wedding ceremony is 28 days. There are exceptional circumstances where this can happen quicker - speak to the Registrars if this applies to you.

A few weeks before your wedding day the Registrars will contact you to discuss your vows and any ways you might be planning to personalise your ceremony e.g. a reading or music recital. Remember, the civil ceremony is non-religious.

On the day there will be two people from the Registrars Office in attendance. A Registrar who will record your marriage details on your wedding certificate and the other performs the Celebrant role, conducting the service.

You can find out more information about the registration service by looking online at your local authority's website.

Have you thought how you might personalise your ceremony and vow exchange?

Follow us for more helpful tips and information about your wedding day.

26/03/2023

In the current economic climate its unsurprising I am hearing more comments from couples about the DIY Wedding option.

This generally involves a venue that is 'dry-hired.'

Which means you rent the space and are responsible for all aspects of the wedding, including the decoration, set up/layout, arranging catering and bar service and restoring the venue to its former self .

Dry hire venues are usually hired over a weekend to provide the time for couples to set up, celebrate their wedding day, and then take everything down again.

Popular venues for DIY Weddings are village, church or school halls.

Once a reasonably priced option, many of these venues have, over the last few years, worked out ways to increase their hire fee. For example, you can often pay to upgrade the style of chair used (and compared to hiring chair covers and sashes, often it's cheaper to hire the more decorative Chivari style wedding chairs). The tables may also be open to upgrade e.g. round tables instead of the more functional rectangular shape. And, the most expensive of all options, many now offer internal marquee linings and lighting to pretty the space.

In addition to the venue hire the costs, most couples hire (or buy) styling items such as candlesticks, table runners, suspended ceiling decor including hoops and ladders. You can collect and drop off however many stylists also offer their services to style to space for you.

And before you know it, the budget begins to take a hit that you might not have been expecting.

Unless you are a really creative person who is excited to craft all aspects of their DIY wedding day, supported by an army of family and friends who are willing to give up their time to help the day before and the day after the wedding, you may want to think twice about this option.

If you are considering DIY because you think its a cheaper option, my recommendation is for you to compare this to a local hotel package where everything is done for you.

Do you agree?

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