positiveliving – The Emboldened Bride

I talk a lot in my community about the importance of having a big overall vision of exactly the wedding day you want to create, before diving into booking venues and suppliers. Only when you have that vision can you shortlist vendors which meet it. But there’s something which comes even before that. In order…

Reception Lines⁠ ⁠ Historically a wedding reception was held at⁠ the Bride’s parents’ home post Ceremony, with⁠ the couple ‘receiving society’ for the first time as a pair.⁠ ⁠ Depending upon a family’s status, this took the form of a⁠ tea, a dinner or perhaps a ball.⁠ ⁠ Typically each guest was received via the…

One of the saddest things for me to be asked by clients, which often happens, is ‘am I allowed to?…’ about some element of their wedding. Now, for sure, one has to remain within the letter of the local law, wherever you may be, and there are of course the legalities around the wedding ceremony…

Are you spending time researching suppliers whilst you have more time at home? Finding suppliers who really understand your vision for your day is key. You want to work with people who will be excited by your ideas and help you build on them – not run steamrollers over your dreams and tell you what…

I’m often asked by clients whether it’s OK to mess with, or change up, the traditional line up for wedding speeches. Well as far as I am concerned, absolutely if that is what you want. Let’s look at that… Traditionally there are three wedding speeches, delivered in a specific order, covering certain core subjects. Father…

Do you feel as though you can’t get started, or do any wedding planning whilst you’re stuck at home? Actually, especially if you’re fairly newly engaged, I’d argue there’s quite a lot you can be doing whilst you have a bit of time, so you’re ready to hit the ground running once you can physically…

Is this you? If it is, please understand you’re not alone. In the current climate, planning a wedding is more difficult and uncertain than usual, however even in more ‘normal’ times brides to be often become overwhelmed, especially at the outset of wedding planning. It’s not at all surprising. You’ve not done this before, or…

Why does everyone think they know better than me? Planning your wedding is meant to be fun. However, for some it can be really worrisome, especially if people seem to be interfering in your plans or have expectations you feel you either can’t, or don’t wish to, fulfil. Even for the most harmonious of families…

Planning in a Pandemic You didn’t expect this. Nobody did. Let’s look at a few things which might help at this difficult time… Allow yourself to feel whatever you feel If you’re in a position where you need to postpone, cancel or completely rethink your wedding, you’ll have many emotions rushing around. Naturally you will…

Are you considering who might be your wedding caterer? Let’s look at some options.. Catering Options In general there are three different scenarios when it comes to who’s doing the main catering for your wedding: your venue does the catering; your venue allows third party caterers into their premises; you’re in a dry hire venue…

Posts Tagged ‘positiveliving’

The Emboldened Bride’s Mindset

Considering a Reception Line at your Wedding?

Am I allowed to?

Choosing your wedding suppliers during lockdown

Who’s making a speech at your wedding?

Fun, free, online wedding planning event coming soon!

I’m in such a panic about my wedding planning I’m doing nothing!

Why does everyone think they know better than me?

You didn’t expect this. Nobody did.

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