John Lewis

Civil Weddings are now as popular as those in religious venues and thousands of properties across the country have opened their doors for weddings. Having a Civil Ceremony provides you with the chance...

No one’s expecting the groom to get through his big day single-handed. In a vital supporting role are the best man and all the ushers. But what exactly are their duties?There are no lie-ins on your...

PamperingChoose the right dress: Keep your wedding date in mind when you hit the shops for your bridal gown. You want your dress to be light and airy for summer; heavy satin or yards of fabric work...

Your hen do is your last chance to paint the town red as a ‘single’ gal. However, you don’t have to go on a night out to enjoy your hen party to the max. There are an ever increasing number of great...

Countdown to the big day!Planning a wedding needs all the skill of a military operation. With dozens of crucial appointments and people to remember, it can seem like a daunting task. This checklist...

In all the pandemonium of the lead-up to the big day, the groom tends to get somewhat forgotten about. Yet, he has some key roles that are crucial to the nuptials. Here are some invaluable tips to...

Civil ceremonies are when a marriage is conducted by a registrar in an approved, licenced venue or Register Office rather than a vicar or priest in a church; and these days, more and more engaged...

Top Tips for a 'stress free' weddingHas the euphoria of your engagement worn off? Is the panic starting? Are you frantically scribbling lists (guest, budget, to-do), getting opinions on the best day...

The CeremonyKnow what type of ceremony you’d like: Church of England? Church of Scotland? Catholic? Civil? If you want a Church of England wedding you will need the Bann’s system explained to you by...