Since publishing our ‘wedding traditions explained’ series last year, we’ve been asked about some of the less known traditions. One of the questions we were interested in was from a widow who was married for over 50 years. She wanted … Continued

We all know the traditional wedding rhyme: “Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue And a Silver Sixpence for her Shoe.” For generations the bride has been expected to have all five items on her wedding day, but what … Continued

The cutting of the cake is a main part of every wedding ceremony. It’s a moment, usually before the first dance, where both the day and evening guests gather around to watch the bride and groom make the first cut. … Continued

During a wedding reception it is traditional for the Bride and Groom to have the first dance. This usually follows the cutting of the cake, and signifies that the dancefloor is now open. While some couples love holding the spotlight … Continued

Most weddings in the UK include a wedding breakfast. Reception venues often include it as part of their packages. The wedding breakfast is a 3 course sit-down meal usually served somewhere between 2pm and 5pm, depending on the time of … Continued