Black has no colour, but is itself a colour (if that makes sense). Black is a slimming colour when used as clothing and is seen as sleek and elegant. The colour black is associated with and represents: Power Fear Strength Elegance Death Gothic Aggression Mourning Mystery Formality Evil Rebellion Sophistication Authority Seriousness Formal Prestige Grief […]
Traditions change and we are noticing a change in wedding cakes. Is the black wedding cake going to take over from the white, we think not, however there really are some stunning black or black and white wedding cakes. Here are 10 of our favourite predominantly black wedding cakes. Yes we haven’t forgotten the Goth […]
Do you look at tiered cakes and think you want something different? Simple, turn it upside down. When it comes to cakes, the Chandelier Cake, also known as Hanging or Upside Down Cake is becoming more popular. When you look at a Chandelier which hangs from the ceiling you will notice that the larger portion […]
A March wedding which is worthy of its very own Academy Award for best costume design and creativity …. And if there was an award for love in the air then they would have won that also. We send a huge congratulations to Juan and Michael recently joined for life under a beautiful March sky […]
Quite often you just want to look at a quick glance and see what flowers are available depending on the season you are getting married in. Below you shall find a handy quick reference guide to flowers by season. Some flowers have different varieties which will give a different look, depending on shape of leaves, […]
Beige is a colour which blends with any colour. It is versatile, neutral and calming. Beige is a mixture of brown and white and is similar to ivory. The colour beige is associated with and represents: Relaxation Dull Calming Warmth Quiet Elegance Serenity Ivory is traditionally the fourteenth Wedding Anniversary gift. Pearl is traditionally the […]
The word boutonniere is French. In the UK they were known as buttonhole flowers. Traditionally the flower was placed in the buttonhole of a suit or tuxedo. Boutonnieres are now worn at formals and not just for weddings. Some sources believe that the wearing of the flower goes back to the Aztecs or Egyptians who […]
Start early is the cardinal rule with reception planning. Avoid making rushed decisions, so your reception is all you want it to be. Here are some helpful things to check when enquiring about venues. Is an outside caterer allowed or is the venue catering mandatory? Are table linens supplied along with cutlery, glasses or can […]
Your wedding ceremony should reflect you and your faith. As should the music you choose to accompany the ceremony. A traditional choir or a soloist? These things can be guided by your priest also. Is there an organ available or are you allowed to have a band or stringed orchestra? Being backed by a choir […]
With the advances in engineering technology titanium wedding rings have become more popular in recent years, especially for men’s wedding rings. Titanium is appealing because the metal is lightweight but tough. If you or your partner are considering titanium for your ring choice then consider the pro’s and cons to see if titanium is the […]