How do you cope with pre wedding nerves? Have you thought about it? If your prone to overthinking and getting a bout of the nerves, and lets face it, most of us do, especially on the lead up to the big day, then we have some top tips and advice for you on todays blog […] Read more…
Ami has shared her story of finding the perfect wedding dress while in a wheelchair and offered valuable advice for boutiques to consider so they can truly cater for a disabled bride and today we follow Ami’s wedding planning journey to find a truly accessible wedding venue. Now I thought all venues needed to be […] Read more…
Forget I DO, To Plug or Unplug that is the question…..? An offline or unplugged wedding is becoming more and more popular; if you are a social media angel you might love seeing all those posts and photos, however more and more couples are choosing to go unplugged on their wedding day and with good […] Read more…
I am recently back from my sister’s destination wedding in Mykonos which was truly beautiful and has inspired me to write more about destination weddings here on Magpie. We have featured a few and are now super keen to share more ideas, venues, and real weddings to inspire you but also to help you with […] Read more…
Dietary restrictions e.g. dairy-free, egg-free etc have now become all too commonplace in our society. But for some people these are not just a passing phase, they can be life-threatening and should therefore not be treated flippantly. And with the reports of unnecessary deaths, it has never been more important to be satisfied with food safety. However, this […] Read more…
Wedding dress shopping can be both daunting and overwhelming. With so many options out there and with a million and one different things to inspire you, you can sometimes get lost in your vision of what you actually want, or what you think you want! It’s wise to set some ground rules, do your research […] Read more…
You might recall in the run up to last years Budget there was quite a stir with talk of shaking up the marriage laws to allow couples to marry outdoors. The buzz was “Wow, I can’t wait to be able to do that” and I heard this from couples and venue staff alike. But wait, you […] Read more…
Although rather a bold look, a red lipstick can suit everyone, no matter what skin tone or hair colour. If you’re tying the knot around Valentine’s Day, you may want to turn up the colour with a splash of juicy red. Some people tend to shy away from red lips, worrying that their teeth will […] Read more…
Animals at weddings? It hasn’t always been a thing, but If there was one impossible thing I could have had at our wedding, bar gypsy-punk rockers Gogol Bordello play our reception, it would have been having my cats incorporated into the day somehow. Our three fluffballs are an important part of our universe, but getting […] Read more…
If you’re reading this still in the heady haze of post-proposal glee then huge congratulations! Christmas and New Year are the busiest time for proposals, whether they be public displays of romance on far away adventures or a snuggly moment at home in the twinkling lights of the tree. But chances are everyone already wants […] Read more…
It’s January! A new year with lots of inspiration and advice coming your way on the blog -and we can’t wait to share it with you! Up first the wonderful Button and Bows Alterations an expert in their field of wedding dress alterations and here to take you through step by step of what to expect and […] Read more…
Congratulations on your engagement! This is without doubt one of the most exciting periods of your life and you will want to shout the news from the rooftops or at least put into action the ‘we’re engaged’ ring shot that you’ve been planning in your head since forever! Everyone will be excited by your news but remember to tell […] Read more…
If you care about the envirnoment as much as each other, download our free ethically minded wedding guide with 35 ideas for having a greener day