How Much Do Wedding Favours Cost? The 2024 Average Revealed

Wedding favours offer you the opportunity to provide your guests with a small gift or keepsake that they can take home (or eat!) and remember the time they spent celebrating with you on your big day.But when you’re already spending thousands on your wedding, how much should you spend on wedding favours that are thoughtful, … Continue reading How Much Do Wedding Favours Cost? The 2024 Average Revealed

Top 10 Bride Speech Examples

Your big day is approaching – the happiest day of your life! You’ve organised the wedding favours, your bridesmaids are suited and booted, and you’ve got your something old, new, borrowed, and blue. All the “i”s are dotted, and all the “t”s are crossed. Just one thing remains – are you going to make a … Continue reading Top 10 Bride Speech Examples

How to Save Money on Wedding Flowers

Depending on the style you’re going for, chances are there’ll be a vast array of different flower arrangements at your wedding. The list includes bouquets, centrepieces, boutonnières, welcome arrangements, altar arrangements, bridesmaids’ bouquets, wedding cake flowers… and the list goes on. There’s nothing quite as lovely as wedding flowers and the joy and spectacle they … Continue reading How to Save Money on Wedding Flowers

How to Plan a Themed Wedding

Ever dreamt of saying ‘I do’ in a real-life fairytale? Alternatively, perhaps it’s your dream to get married in a tiki paradise, a magical winter wonderland, or in the middle of a teddy bear’s picnic? Well, you’re in luck because today, we’re diving into the enchanting world of themed weddings.A themed wedding isn’t just any … Continue reading How to Plan a Themed Wedding

How Much Did Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Cost? £736,706 ($946,961 USD)

Bridebook.co.uk, the UK’s leading wedding planning website and app, has broken down the final costs of Pippa Middleton’s wedding. Whilst the average UK wedding costs £16,842 in 2017, Pippa Middleton’s wedding cost almost 44 times as much at £736,706 ($946,961 USD, €844,780 EUR) The high price tag of the 17-hour spectacular was due to having … Continue reading How Much Did Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Cost? £736,706 ($946,961 USD)

How to Save Money on Wedding Gifts

When you get married, one of the most generous ways your guests want to congratulate you is by giving you and your new spouse a gift. Whether it’s something for your home, an experience the two of you can share or some much-welcomed cash, you’ll receive a wide selection of thoughtful gifts.Weddings are expensive. In … Continue reading How to Save Money on Wedding Gifts

Meet the Wedding Venues Championing LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

As we once more celebrate Pride Month this June, it’s crucial to recognise the progress made by those wedding venues which continue to go the extra mile to create inclusive and welcoming spaces for couples of every sexual orientation and gender. To honour those who champion diversity and inclusion, we’ve compiled a list of our … Continue reading Meet the Wedding Venues Championing LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

Supplier Showcase: Brilliant Female-Owned Wedding Businesses

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on the achievements of female wedding business owners. Women have long played a prominent role in the wedding industry. From wedding planners and coordinators to wedding designers, photographers, florists, cakemakers, caterers, and more, women make up 80% of the wedding industry! Read the success stories, … Continue reading Supplier Showcase: Brilliant Female-Owned Wedding Businesses

Celebrating Black Businesses in the Wedding Industry: 11 Inspiring Supplier Stories

In honour of Black History Month, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of Black-owned wedding suppliers who are reshaping the industry with creativity and a deep commitment to inclusivity here in the UK. Each of these business owners has had a unique journey, fuelled by their passion for their craft … Continue reading Celebrating Black Businesses in the Wedding Industry: 11 Inspiring Supplier Stories

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting and thrilling times of your life. You’ll get to choose from so many different things that all come together to form the most perfect wedding day so you and your partner can celebrate your marriage in style surrounded by your family and friends.But, while it might … Continue reading The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

Celebrating Women in Weddings: Inspiring Stories & Expert Advice

As we approach International Women’s Day, it’s time to honour the remarkable women who shape and innovate the wedding industry. From venues to planners, jewellers to designers, photographers to musicians, and more, women are often the driving force behind countless magical moments, comprising a staggering 80% of the wedding industry! So, this International Women’s Day, … Continue reading Celebrating Women in Weddings: Inspiring Stories & Expert Advice

Top 70 DIY Wedding Decoration Ideas

Are you a creative groom, thrifty bride, or an artistic duo looking to infuse your wedding with unique charm and personalised flair? Look no further! Whether you’re envisioning a rustic barn affair, a whimsical celebration, or a chic city wedding, we’ve got the DIY inspiration you need to create the perfect decor. Get ready to … Continue reading Top 70 DIY Wedding Decoration Ideas

Why it’s more important than ever to be transparent with your pricing

More often than not, one of the very first questions wedding venues and suppliers will be asked by couples is “how much do your wedding services cost”. Price transparency has been a highly fractious debate within the wedding industry for as long as we can remember, and for years wedding suppliers have battled this ‘opening question’ … Continue reading Why it’s more important than ever to be transparent with your pricing

Best Themed Weddings of 2022

We’re wrapping up our 2022 Wedding Photography Awards with our final category: themed weddings. From the decorations to the food, to the music and the activities, enjoy our selection of the best unique and creative themed weddings of the year, where couples are free to truly express their personalities and share their interests with their … Continue reading Best Themed Weddings of 2022

Best of Britain – Greater London

Britain has the best wedding venues in the world. Our Best of Britain campaign is here to celebrate just that. Check out the top venues in Greater London. Nonsuch Mansion, London Nonsuch Mansion is a Georgian Gem set in stunning manicured grounds. Imagine an amazing setting, an atmosphere buzzing with excitement and emotion, sensational food, attentive service, … Continue reading Best of Britain – Greater London

How to network with wedding suppliers

Networking with other wedding professionals is one of the cheapest and most impactful ways to earn leads and secure bookings from engaged couples.With that in mind, do you think you are doing it often enough or well enough?Networking is something that comes naturally to some and fills others with dread. But don’t be fooled; being confident is *not … Continue reading How to network with wedding suppliers

5 reasons to say ‘I do’ to a wedding videographer

Thinking of where to prioritise your budget spending? Bridebook’s Wedding Videographer of the Year 2018, Veiled Productions, shares their 5 reasons to say ‘i do’ to wedding videography.    We spoke with Founder and Wedding Videographer, Rachel Vine, and asked: “Why is videography so important for couples in today’s weddings?”    Over to you Rachel… … Continue reading 5 reasons to say ‘I do’ to a wedding videographer

15 Gorgeous Wedding Colour Scheme Ideas to Inspire You

Your wedding colour scheme underpins the entire aesthetic of your big day. It sets the mood, enhances the venue, and ties all the little details together, from the from the flowers and bridesmaids’ dresses to the table settings and invitations. Choosing the perfect palette can be a daunting task, but it’s also one of the … Continue reading 15 Gorgeous Wedding Colour Scheme Ideas to Inspire You

Bridal Musings’ Expert Tips for Wowing Your Guests on Your Wedding Day

Wedding planning can be a massive affair, and for most it’s the first (and last) time you’ll do it. Sometimes it can help to have a guiding hand  through the marital maze, which is why at Bridebook.co.uk we have world experts on hand to answer your wedding worries. Think Mary Berry for cakes, and Jimmy Choo … Continue reading Bridal Musings’ Expert Tips for Wowing Your Guests on Your Wedding Day

An open letter to the British Government on behalf of the UK Wedding Professional Community

The CEO and founder of Bridebook.co.uk sends out an urgent call to support and save our community and industry amidst the coronavirus pandemic This is an opportunity for professionals, businesses and staff within the UK wedding industry as well as couples, families and wedding guests to highlight the insensitive and uncooperative behaviour of wedding insurers … Continue reading An open letter to the British Government on behalf of the UK Wedding Professional Community