Wedding Sundries

4 June 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates don’t have a prenup – should you?

Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce on Twitter just one month ago. Despite being one of the wealthiest couples in the world, Bill and Melinda do not have a ...
6 October 2020

Sixth wedding anniversary gift ideas (iron)

It can seem like anniversary gift materials get harder and harder to find ideas for- but we are here to give a helping hand on your sixth anniversary- iron. Iron- ...
5 October 2020

Fifth wedding anniversary gift ideas (wood)

Congratulations- you have made it to five years- nearly- here we have some gift ideas for your traditional offering of wood. Furniture- Every couple has a piece of furniture they ...
4 October 2020

Fourth wedding anniversary gift ideas (linen)

Your fourth year has rolled around and you may be anxious about what to buy your partner as this year is particularly difficult- linen. Fear not we have some suggestions ...
2 October 2020

Female First's second wedding anniversary gift ideas (cotton)

So you have made it through your second year- almost- and want to mark it with a traditional gift of cotton- so here we have some inspiration for you: Toiletries- ...
1 October 2020

First wedding anniversary gift ideas (paper)

Paper can be a tricky anniversary gift to get right- it can be anything from a love letter to a cheque- but if you are stuck we have some great ...
21 March 2020

Top tips for choosing your wedding fragrance

There is so much to organise when planning the big day : the venue, the dress, the cars, the flowers etc., so it's little wonder that many brides forget something ...
11 March 2020

10 Ways to incorporate apples into your wedding day

If you love apples, or they tie in with your theme and want to make them a feature of your day- here are a few ideas to get those juices ...
1 December 2019

Top engagement ring tips for men who want to propose in December

December is the most popular time to propose, so if you need to find your partner’ ring size and quick- Meetville have come up with some top tips to get ...

26 November 2019

The rise of the personalised wedding cake topper

Wedding cakes are now more of a statement of a couple’s uniqueness rather than a generic element to the day. We talk to Carla Bolt who creates custom made wedding ...
26 November 2019

10 Tips for choosing the perfect wedding cake

-  Fresh from showcasing a £10,000 cake in the BBC2 documentary 'The Millionaire's Gift Guide', Odiham Cake Company's Gareth Jones shares his top tips for choosing the perfect wedding cake. ...
21 November 2019

Why gingerbread is the perfect wedding favour

With the array of wedding favours out there to choose from, we talk to Joanne Hunter, partner at Grasmere Gingerbread® Shop on why you should choose some ginger loveliness for ...
20 November 2019

10 Reasons why fudge is ideal for wedding favours

Today is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day so we thought we would take a look at all the reasons why fudge makes such a great wedding favour for your guests.  ...
18 November 2019

Top five Disney weddings

With the release of Saving Mr Banks starting Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson this weekend we have a look at the top five Disney weddings courtesy of Forever The Disney ...
16 November 2019

Winter weddings: Five alternative gift ideas for the modern couple

While kitchenware is always nice to have, it's time to give modern couples gifts they actually want -- and need. Thanks to the current economic climate, today's young lovers struggle ...
13 November 2019

10 Things you never knew about Indian weddings

Indian weddings, also called 'Vivaah', are best known for the opulence, traditions, colours and almost carnival-type celebration associated with this event. A couple days before a Hindu wedding, the bride ...
12 November 2019

10 Reasons to serve pizza at your wedding

It's easy- You don't have to worry about ensuring every one of your guests has an individual meal- they can help themselves to as much or as little as they ...
10 November 2019

Forget Christmas crackers- make your wedding go out with a bang!

It's no secret that favours at a wedding are a wonderful way to thank guests for sharing your special day. These small tokens of appreciations should spark memories, raise a ...
10 November 2019

10 Reasons to choose cupcakes over a wedding cake for your big day

They are cheaper- Cupcakes are cheaper than wedding cake if you go simple- if you use fancy cake stands, extravagant toppings and unusual cake cases, the money starts to mount- ...
7 November 2019

What’s the significance of almonds on your wedding day?

Ever wondered why almonds are popular wedding favours? It's no coincidence that these adorn many a table at wedding breakfasts and here's why.  Taste- Almonds have a bittersweet taste, which ...
27 October 2019

Living in harmony with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law

By Deanna Brann, author of Reluctantly Related Revisited: Breaking Free of the Mother-in-Law/Daughter-in-Law Conflict Wedding season is here again and those wedding preparation seem to take over the lives of ...

27 October 2019

10 Ways to have a great relationship with your mother in law

Today is National Mother In Law Day so we offer our tops tips on making the most out of your relationship with her. Don't try to take her son away from ...
27 October 2019

Katy Rink answers your mother in law issues!

‘Just want to let off steam here seems to be the place My in-laws2b are driving me crazy at their lack of interest in our wedding! We saw the florist ...
22 September 2019

10 Reasons to hire an ice cream cart for your wedding day

To celebrate National Creative Ice Cream Flavours Day- here are a few reasons you might want to consider having the chilly stuff on your big day.  Everyone loves ice cream- ...