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Summer may be the most popular time for a wedding but there’s a growing number of couples who decide that autumn is more their choice. An autumn wedding can certainly be a stunning one against the backdrop of the changing season. It also has its own challenges to consider. Here...

There are lots of ideas out there for a hen party but one that is very popular at the moment is having a cocktail making hen party. Here you learn to make cocktails from an expert and all have a try. Okay, after a few attempts, things get a little blurry because some of these drinks can be strong, but it is great fun. So how do you go about setting up a cocktail making hen party? Get the equipment There is a lot of fancy equipment to make cocktails and not all of it will be needed for a...

When you are responsible for coming up with ideas on how to raise funds for the charity you are involved with, the pressure is on. Sure, there are lots of classics out there that can be used as inspiration but what if you want unusual ideas for a charity fundraising...

When you talk about hen parties, people automatically think of wild nights out and lots of alcohol. And while that’s great fun, it isn’t always what suits everyone for a hen party. One idea that has come back in popularity is the idea of a garden party and it also makes a brilliant hen party alternative. You can even spice it up a bit by having buff butlers along to serve snacks and drinks to your guests! Here are some tips on how to have a summer garden hen party. 1. Have an alternative plan It’s nice to think that...

Being chief bridesmaid for someone is a huge responsibility. There are big, important duties that fall on you and you need to be prepared for the job. That means doing some serious planning ahead of the big day! Here are some tips on how to be the best ever chief bridesmaid. Start planning – immediately Lots of couples decide on the date for the wedding 12 months or more ahead of the date and this makes it seem such a long way off. Don’t be deceived – that time goes over super quick. The very top tip is to start planning your part of the wedding as soon as they announce the date. Don’t wait until you are six months out or less – that will increase stress and lower the chances of you doing just what you want. Lead but don’t be bossy If you are the chief bridesmaids but there are other adult bridesmaids, then your job is to lead but not to be too bossy. Remember, you are the right-hand lady to the bride, but they are also important. So balance out the urge to act like a drill sergeant to get them into line and try...