If you’re currently planning a wedding in England or Wales, you may be surprised to learn that your legal marriage ceremony still has to follow rules that were first created in the 1800s.   While weddings themselves have evolved beautifully over the years — becoming more personal, meaningful and reflective of each couple’s story — the law governing how marriages take place has struggled to keep up.   But there may finally be some change on the horizon… Brightly coloured festi

The decision to adopt is never taken lightly. The process itself can be demanding, emotional and often long. But once your child is with you, life changes forever.   This little person brings light, joy, happiness and love into your world. Your heart feels fuller than you ever imagined possible, and suddenly everything makes sense. The challenges of the journey are, without doubt, worth it.   I know this personally. I am the very proud Auntie of two adopted little girls, and

Bride and groom at twilight, standing outside a country house in the snow, sharing a look of love Winter weddings have a very special kind of magic about them. While summer celebrations are often associated with sunshine and blue skies, there is something wonderfully romantic, intimate and memorable about saying your vows during the quieter, cosier months of the year.   One of the biggest advantages of a winter wedding is peace of mind. In the UK especially, summer couples of

The Guest Experience: Top Tips to Make Your Wedding a Day to Remember   Traditionally, it’s been said that your wedding day is all about you  – right? Well… not entirely!   The more couples I speak to and the more bespoke wedding ceremonies I create, the clearer it becomes that a wedding day is about everyone  who’s part of your love story. Your guests are there because they matter to you — they’ve shared in your lives, your laughter, and your memories. So naturally, you want