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Emily graduated with a degree in English Literature in 2021 and has gone on to forge a successful freelance writing career, contributing articles for Hitched, Wedding Wire, and You And Your Wedding.

She's passionate about weddings and as a recent bride herself, is the perfect addition to our writing team.

How to Throw a 60s theme party: A Five Step Guide

Vibrant, fun and just a little bit rebellious, the 1960s make for the perfect party inspo. Ready to throw it back to the summer of love? Read on, flower child...

The 10 Best Bristol Wedding Venues for 2025

In search of the perfect wedding venue? Look to the southwest and the eclectic city of Bristol, where you can marry anywhere from an art gallery to an observatory

Wedding Venues in Birmingham: 10 of the Best

Thinking of saying ‘I do’ in the cultural heart of the West Midlands? Luckily for you, Birmingham is a city brimming with amazing wedding venues.

10 of the Best Wedding Venues in Manchester

Manchester’s not all football clubs and Oasis, y’know – the Northern city is also home to some of the best wedding venues around

Your 6 Step Guide to Planning A Hollywood Themed Party

Lights, camera, action! It’s time to plan a party worthy of the silver screen. From off-beat after party vibes to full red carpet glam, allow us to inspire you

Sound Limiters: What They Are and What You Need to Do

Just found out your venue is fitted with a sound limiter? Don’t panic! We’ve put together a guide on how they work and what you need to do to ensure they don’t get in the way of your celebration.

Your Guide to Planning a 30th Birthday Party: 20 Fun Ideas

Planning your 30th birthday bash will be a piece of (birthday) cake with our handy step by step guide.

24 of the Best South East Wedding Venues

Whether you’re looking for the perfect wedding venue in Sussex or Kent, Surrey or Buckinghamshire, or anywhere in between, we’ve got you covered

The 12 Best London Wedding Venues

From food to festivals and theatre to world class wedding venues, the capital really does have it all. If you’d like to make the big smoke the backdrop to your big day, scroll through our list of the very best wedding venues in London.

Is 2024 the Year of Non-conventional Weddings? Here’s Why We Think So

New laws and fresh attitudes are seeing couples do away with wedding norms and embrace the unique and unusual. Find out what we think is behind the change.

How to Plan a Bohemian Wedding (Plus, 17 Unique Boho Wedding Ideas)

Boho is more than just a fashion moment from the mid 00s; free-spirited styling also makes for a great wedding theme. Read our tips to nail the bohemian wedding trend.

How to Plan a Bridgerton Themed Wedding: Your 8 Step Lady Whistledown Worthy Guide

Whether you fancy dialling up the regency vibes or simply drawing inspiration from the Bridgerton’s pastel colour palette, with our ideas you’ll be the diamond of the (wedding) season.

35 Best Wedding Hymn Songs for Your Ceremony

Saying ‘I do’ in a church ceremony? Then check out our list of the very best wedding hymns – from primary school classics to Royal Wedding anthems, we've got you covered.

14 Luxury Wedding Venues That Will Take Your Breath Away

Follow in the footsteps of royalty or draw inspiration from the celebrity set by marrying at one of these fabulous luxury wedding venues.

10 Dreamy Lakeside Wedding Venues For Every Kind of Couple

Forget the elaborate décor and let the beauty of nature be the backdrop for your nuptials with a wonderful waterside wedding venue.

61 Alternative First Dance Songs to Kick Off Your Celebrations

Stand out from the crowd! These alternative first dance songs strike a balance between wedding-appropriate and unique.

42 Modern Wedding Exit Songs to Step into Married Life to

You’ve said, ‘I do’ and sealed the deal with a kiss, now it’s time to party! Kick off your celebrations the right way with the perfect modern wedding ceremony exit song.

Classic Wedding Songs: 40 Tried and Tested Songs for Every Moment

Strike the right chord with these classic wedding songs. From classical ceremony compositions to popular first dance hits, here's our selection of tried-and-tested songs for every moment of your day.

How to Host a 70s Theme Party: 48 Groovy Ideas

Throwing a 70s themed bash? Whether you experienced the 70s first-hand or simply feel you were born in the wrong era, it’s easy to recreate the funky vibes that defined the decade with our handy guide.

5 Steps to Throwing a Fabulous Festival Themed Party in Your Garden (or Indoors!)

Have all the fun of a festival without the dodgy loos and bar queues with our handy festival themed party guide!

The Greatest Wedding Love Songs for Every Part of Your Day

Looking to set the scene as you walk down the aisle, or a romantic number for your first dance? Here are our favourite wedding love songs for 2025.

46 Songs to Walk Down the Aisle to: from Classical to Contemporary

Make an unforgettable entrance at your ceremony, whether you’re after a classical favourite or a modern pop ballad. Here's our round-up of the very best songs to walk down the aisle to.

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