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    Most popular wedding flowers of all time

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    Weddings and flowers go hand in hand. Every beautiful blossom tells a different story, complementing the bride on her big day. If you’re planning a wedding and aren’t sure which bouquet to go with, why not go with the tried and trusted florals? These are the most popular wedding flowers of all time.

    10 – Gardenia

    Gardenia’s represent purity and joy, making them fun and playful additions to your bridal bouquet. This flower’s smell is intoxicating and will add an extra sweetness on your big day.

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    9 – Sweet Peas

    With ruffled petals and a unique shape, sweat peas are romantic yet whimsical. They signify “lasting pleasure”, making this flower a very sweet and meaningful bloom to carry with you on your big day.

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    8 – Stephanotis

    This flower represented “marital happiness” in Victorian times, which makes it fitting for a bridal bouquet. A Stephanotis bouquet or boutonniere is incredibly traditional and is often favoured by the more classic couple.

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    7 – Ranunculus

    If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to roses, look no further. The rananculus is fuller, fluffier and whimsical, making it perfect for the unique bride.

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    6 – Peony

    Peonies represent love, happiness and ambition. Voluminous and romantic, this delicate flower is an expensive yet worthwhile addition to any bridal bouquet.

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    5- Hydrangeas

    This beautiful bunch makes for a perfect bouquet with its full, bushy shape. Use three stems to create a full bouquet, or simple add one or two into a bunch with other flowers to create dimension and fullness.

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    4 – Lily of the Valley

    This small, delicate bunch features bell-shaped florets, and has come to be known at the “ladder to heaven”. It’s a royal favourite, having appeared in Kate Middleton’s bridal bouquet back in 2011.

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    3 – Calla Lilies

    Also known as the arum lily, this flower offers a unique trumpet-shape that appears elegant and modern yet romantic. This flower originates in Africa and has come to represent magnificent beauty. Calla lilies are the perfect choice for a summer wedding.

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    2- Tulips

    Tulips have become popular wedding flowers for their representation of love. This flower is fresh yet elegant, perfect for the colourful bride wanting to be different. The most popular varieties are Dutch tulips, French tulips and parrot tulips.

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    1 – Roses

    Are you even surprised? Roses, the red variety to be specific, have symbolised love, passion and romance for decades. Roses are perfect for the classic bride. With over 3,000 varieties of roses to pick from, you’ll be spoilt for choice with this flower.

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    Rehearsal Dinners: What they are and how they started

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    Rehearsal dinners are by no means compulsory and, of course, are not the main event. However, I’m sure we can all agree that they are part of the fun of wedding celebrations. In fact, they set the tone for the beginning of the festivities.

    The event commonly comes after a run-through of the wedding ceremony. While the rehearsal dinner is centred around fun, food, family and friends, it also serves some important purposes.

    Often, the rehearsal dinner is the first time that all friends and family of both the bride and groom are under one roof. Many guests will be meeting for the first time. This is important as it allows all the guests and important attendees to get to know each other; it ensures that, on the special day, everyone is getting along and comfortably able to have fun with each other.

    Another important function of the rehearsal dinner is the speeches. Most people prefer to keep the speeches on the wedding day to a minimum, with only the parents of the couple, the maid-of-honour and best-man saying a few words. Obviously, there are more people who might want to celebrate the happy couple with a word or two; maybe some friends, siblings, or other close family members. The rehearsal dinner is the time for all of these speeches. It allows for everyone to say what they want and feel as if they are a part of the wedding, without extending the duration of wedding speeches unecessarily.

    But what is the origin of the rehearsal dinner, you ask?

    Wedding historian Susan Waggoner notes that “Hundreds of years ago, attending a wedding could mean days of travel. The night before the event would find the tent, hut, castle, or manor house jammed to the rafters with friends, relatives, and emissaries, all of whom had to be fed.” Essentially, the tradition was created as a result of necessity. The couple would invite guests from far and wide and because traveling back then was not as easy as it is now, the visitors were often hungry on arrival.

    After this, however, the tradition evolved to something a bit more fantastical. The rehearsal dinner, while still serving as a mass-feeding of arriving visitors, also became an opportunity to chase evil spitits away. It was believed that if attendees of the event were loud and rumbustious then evil spirits who wanted to ruin the couple’s chances of having a happy life together would be scared away. So, the idea was to gather all the guests for a dinner before the big day, and have everyone be as noisy as possible.

    Today, the event remains useful in many ways and is sure to be a good idea.

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    Whimsical watercolour wedding invitations

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    It may be a simplistic finish but, wow, is it beautiful. Watercolouring adds a dreamy, gentle and playful look to anything it touches, making this art technique perfect for weddings.

    No matter the wedding, this look can easily be customised to fit any style, from boho to modern. Here are a few of our favourites to inspire you.

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    Statement veils for the bold bride

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    If you decide to wear a veil on your wedding day, why not go big? A statement veil is perfect for the bold bride who is not afraid to put herself out there. Using unique fabrics and decorations, a simple veil can be transformed into a fashion statement.

    Here are some ideas:

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    Wow-worthy white wedding cakes

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    If you’re not one for colour, fear not. Symbolic of class and sophistication, white will always be in style for weddings. There are many ways to dress up a white cake and take it from drab to fab.

    Here are some ideas.

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    Unique bouquets for the boho bride

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    Dimensional bridal bouquets are all the rage in the wedding world. When creating your bridal bouquet, opting for flowers and leaves with unique shapes and varying lengths will give you a stunningly vibrant and creative finish.

    If you want a memorable bridal bouquet, gather inspiration from these pretty posies.

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    Stunning ways to use string lights on your big day

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    Romantic yet whimsical, string lights are a favourite among couples for their wedding reception. These tiny lighting options make for a great way to illuminate your big day and set the mood all at once.

    Give a gorgeous glow by using twinkle lights in these stunning ways.

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    Minimalist wedding invitation inspiration

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    Simplistic and elegant, minimalism values experiences over things. Blank spaces and basic lettering may seem boring, but this paired design makes a powerful yet subtle statement.  If you identify with the minimalist trend then you will love these wedding invitation designs.

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    Black wedding cakes that aren’t morbid

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    Black is the new black. Symbolic of sophistication and power, black is a bold colour perfect for the couple wanting to make a statement. While black may seem morbid to some, there are so many ways to incorporate this rich hue into your big day that don’t appear gothic.

    Take inspiration from these dark treats:

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    How to handle the heat at summer weddings

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    Wedding season is upon us and unfortunately so is the scorching summer. Sweat drenched outfits and melting makeup are not ideal on your wedding day. While you can’t get rid of the sun, there are a number of ways you can make the day more manageable for you and your guests.

    Here are some key tips to beat the heat this wedding season:

    Pack an emergency kit

    Sweat is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. Pack an emergency kit filled with products designed to keep you looking fresh throughout the day. In your kit, make sure to include deodorant, perfume, baby wipes, powder to mattify your makeup and extra makeup for touch-ups.

    Avoid too much alcohol

    The heat and alcohol are not friends. Consuming alcohol while sitting under the beating sun can leave you feeling drunk way sooner that you expected. Your body will struggle to regulate its internal temperature, putting you at a higher risk of heat stroke. Alcohol is also a diuretic, meaning you will urinate more frequently and thus lose more body fluid. This can led to dehydration if you’re not careful. Stay safe and sip on some refreshing H2O for every alcoholic drink you consume.

    Cool favours

    If you’re planning on having an outdoor summer wedding, keep your guests in mind with some cooling favours. Whether they are made of paper, wood or miniature motorised ones, a handheld fan will do wonders to create a slight breeze. You could also offer sunglasses or parasols in your wedding theme. Make sure to monogram them with a sweet message to make these favours extra memorable.

    SPF!!

    We know, we know. We sound like a mom telling their 5-year-old to lather up with some sunscreen before heading out to the beach. However naggy it may seem, we will always campaign for the use of SPF because it is crucial to protecting your skin from the suns harmful rays, especially if you’ll be outdoors. Make sure to use a good facial SPF and lotion up with a body sunscreen. Most dermatologists recommend using a SPF 15 or SPF 30 sunscreen.

    Wear lighter fabrics:

    It might not be your biggest concern, but the fabric of your wedding attire will have a large effect on your day. When choosing your wedding dress/suit, make sure to go for lighter, more breathable fabrics that won’t trap in the heat. Think linen, chiffon, crepe, tulle and organza.  Fabrics you will definitely want to steer clear from include velvet, leather and silk.

     

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