The UK is blessed with a range of traditional and contemporary wedding venues - some dating back to the days of the Vikings, others the epitome of avant-garde. Whether the bride and groom opt to swop vows on the waters or up high, there is arguably the perfect location for any couple.

Bollinger at the Balmoral

The five-star Balmoral Hotel, situated in the heart of the Scottish capital Edinburgh, has sweeping views of Edinburgh Castle and the historically important old town....

When throwing an event, you probably have decided on some type of theme for the event. For example, if you are celebrating a 25th silver anniversary or 50th golden anniversary get together you might choose a color theme of silver or gold, respectively. A similar idea is to match the theme with the traditional wedding gift for that event. Regardless of which theme you choose, anniversary party cards should match that theme so guests will get some hint of what to expect from the...

If you play an important role in an upcoming wedding, you know the inevitable is on it's way - the traditional speech or "toast" as it is widely known. If you are unfamiliar with this traditional, usually people in the wedding, such as the best man, maid of honor, the bride, groom, and bride's parents make a toast to the couple who wed, kicking off the celebration of the couple's new life together. Since many will remember this moment forever, you will want to make sure you...

Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful experiences of a woman's life, but it can also be one of the most rewarding: After all, it's a day most women spend their entire lives dreaming about: The romantic exchanging of vows before family and friends; an elegantly decorated reception hall, candle wedding favors glowing from every table, and the first dance as a married couple.

One of the most important, and often most fun, parts of planning a wedding is deciding how...

Creating your own unique wedding stationery has generally been left to the experts, finding perfect card stock and then purchasing all the material for decorating the wedding invitations could at times be extremely hard work.

Making the insert look professional was the most challenging part; many DIY wedding invitations looked well as if they were DIY, not well finished and rough around the edges. After a lot of thought we decided to have a search for some do it yourself...

The first thoughts when sending a letter of wedding congratulations to the happy couple is that it is a straightforward communication of your thoughts and best wishes – until you are sat with your pen poised and facing a blank sheet of paper!  Often, much like when composing a suitable wedding speech, your mind goes blank and you just don’t know how to express your thoughts in words.  To help you complete an appropriate letter conveying your congratulations,...

Every bridal couple has their own distinct vision of what their perfect wedding day would look like and the style of wedding invitations they would like to send out to their guests. Some bridal couples want handmade invitations that are exceptionally elegant and sophisticated to match their similarly planned wedding reception whereas others prefer traditional all-white handmade wedding invitations as an introduction to their traditional all-white wedding reception.

Other handmade...

As the wedding ceremony is an important occasion in one’s life and so every thing related to wedding is equally significant. In midst of all wedding work and arrangements one should even highlight on wedding cake. There are different types of wedding cake available in bakery or in local restaurant like Chocolate wedding cakes, Square wedding cakes, Pink wedding cakes, fancy wedding cakes, Simple wedding cakes and many others to mention. Only focus on wedding cake should not be...

Most brides today wish they could go out and buy anything and everything they want for their wedding and reception, but unfortunately most know that they need to stay within a certain budget. Because of that, many brides wonder the appropriate amount to spend on every item and accessory, including their wedding favors . How much is too much, and how little is too little? Having a budget is a good idea and even commendable, but no one wants to come across as cheap or tacky. So what is a...

Start with the bride and groom on their wedding day! Fast-forward through fifty years of marriage. Can you still recognize the couple? Do you know what kept them together?
This game will keep everyone talking long after the party is over.
You Haven't Changed a Bit is a collaborative board game featuring a dozen actual Golden Anniversary couples. The object is to match the couples to their newlywed pictures.
Stories about each couple provide a few clues and are real...