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At every turn during your big day, you’re going to be the centre of attention. Hundreds of photos from adoring guests, not to mention the photographer and videographer – there isn’t another day where looking and feeling amazing matters so much! Hiring a professional means you’re more likely to be wearing make up that will stay put (we all know how emotional speeches can get) and look good in your photographs…

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Wondering how much you should expect to pay for a great photographer on your wedding day? Perhaps you only want them for the daytime or are wondering if you could stretch to having someone around snapping away all day? Our Photographer extraordinaire, Melissa Elsey, talks photography costs and how much you should budget for your big day…

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You know where you’re getting married, you’ve decided upon a theme and you’re pretty sure you know the colour scheme. What a shame, it’s officially time to start thinking cake! Whether you’re opting for a traditional three tier, cupcakes or perhaps even cake pops or a tower of cheeses, make sure you order in time…

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Relaxed traditions means you can get married in most places these days, opening up a world of possibilities for your choice of wedding venue. More contemporary options could be an art gallery, a converted warehouse or a modern restaurant. Choosing equally contemporary table decorations is something many brides struggle to decide upon, so here’s some simple, effective ways to create stylish table tops.

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Hundreds, thousands? How much should you budget for wedding photography? Our fantastic wedding photographer and certified expert, Melissa Elsey from Looking Glass Photography has got all your wedding photography questions answered. Here she tells you how much you should expect to pay for your full wedding photography package…

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As someone who had this exact problem, I feel compelled at first to say how much I sympathise. But no fear, for this query is fairly easily sorted, as long as you aren’t intent on a traditional ‘top table’ that seats all your closest family!

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Before getting too caught up in whether to decorate the church or not, it’s worth checking with your reverend/vicar that it is ok as some churches prefer not to be decorated. If you get the all clear then there’s plenty of gorgeous ways you can make your church another part of you big day decorations…

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Flowers can make such a beautiful impact on any wedding day, but they can also be expensive. Take a look at our top tips and hints for getting your wedding and ceremony flowers just right (and potentially saving some money at the same time!)

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Your wedding day is an opportunity to have a day all about you, what could be better!  It is a chance for you to be truly personal and share with your guests who you really are.  Your individual personalities and styles can be reflected throughout your whole day – everything from your dress to the type of ceremony you have to the food choices and decorations at your venue.

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Our Wedding Photographer Expert, Melissa Elsey from Looking Glass Photography talks you thorugh the best way to make sure you get hold of all the different shots and angles from your big day…

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You’ve chosen your bridesmaids, excited to share your dream day with your closest friends. At first they are all DELIGHTED, arriving with piles of wedding magazines and asking 1,000 questions about what you might fancy as the theme of your big day. As the wedding approaches however, you may become discouraged when members of your bridal party fail to carry their weight or fulfil their bridesmaid obligations…

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‘Many hands make light work.’ Nothing was ever truer than when planning a wedding. During the run up to your big day, it’s understandable that you’ll be asking for help from friends and family in order to get everything done. Of course, when you give someone a task, there’s always a small chance that they’ll get a little over-excited and start making decisions for you…

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