Hot wedding trend 2018 – let the purple reign

We’d like to introduce all UK wedding suppliers to ultra violet purple – your Pantone colour of the year. Last year’s colour theme of the year was Greenery and we definitely saw a surge in brides and grooms opting for green decor and garland style floral installations. The Pantone colour of the year is always a … Continue reading Hot wedding trend 2018 – let the purple reign

How Much Does a Wedding Cost? The 2024 UK Average

Want to know how much the average wedding costs this year? Introducing Bridebook’s UK Wedding Report 2024: our annual wedding industry study revealing year-on-year changes. This year was our biggest and best yet: we surveyed almost 6,000 married and engaged couples (2,000 more than 2023), representing a mix of regions and demographics, to find out … Continue reading How Much Does a Wedding Cost? The 2024 UK Average

16 Green Wedding Ideas To Make Your Wedding Eco-Friendly

We love weddings. Like, really love them. (Can you tell?) But even we have to admit that they can be pretty wasteful affairs. Planning a sustainable wedding might sound daunting, but we promise it’s not as tricky as you might expect – so have a think about whether or not you can find a place … Continue reading 16 Green Wedding Ideas To Make Your Wedding Eco-Friendly

How to Write a Wedding Card Message for a Colleague

Love is in the air for your favourite co-worker, and you’ve been invited to the big day. Whether you’ve shared an office space for years or you’ve just begun to forge a professional bond, being invited to celebrate this momentous occasion cements your friendship and deepens the connection you share.But what’s the etiquette when it … Continue reading How to Write a Wedding Card Message for a Colleague

Supplier Showcase: Veganuary Edition

Sustainable and ethical weddings are on the rise. Back in the day, very few venues and suppliers would cater for such requirements, or when they did, would do so with little creativity (cue sad stuffed mushroom and limp lettuce leaf). But now, there’s a demand amongst today’s couples for more locally sourced, ethical menus, as … Continue reading Supplier Showcase: Veganuary Edition

National Wedding Survey 2018

The Average Total Cost For A UK Wedding Soars More Than 12% In A Year As Millennials Embrace Hyper-Personalisation of Their Weddings   Results are in from the Bridebook.co.uk National Wedding Survey 2018 In the most comprehensive annual wedding industry study carried out in the UK, findings from Bridebook.co.uk’s National Wedding Survey 2018 show that … Continue reading National Wedding Survey 2018

How to Save Money on Your Wedding: The Ultimate Cost-Cutting Guide

Whether you’ve recently started to plan your wedding or you’re right in the thick of it, you probably noticed something fairly quickly –  weddings can be costly. In 2024, the average cost of a wedding is £20,775, and that’s before you’ve even got to the honeymoon or considered the cost of the engagement ring. So … Continue reading How to Save Money on Your Wedding: The Ultimate Cost-Cutting Guide

How to Save Money on a Registry Office Wedding

If you’re looking for a wedding that is romantic, intimate and incredibly affordable, then a registry office wedding is a fantastic option. While a registry office wedding doesn’t offer you the scale and grandiosity of other weddings, it makes up for it in simplicity and elegance.Even though getting married at a registry office is one … Continue reading How to Save Money on a Registry Office Wedding

Who Should You Send Wedding Thank You Cards To?

So, it’s all over. All the months of planning, fitting, and crafting have come to an end. You’ve had your photographs back, your honeymoon was a dream, and you’ve made memories to last a lifetime. It can’t all be finished, surely?Good news — it doesn’t have to be! There are still lovely wedding thank you … Continue reading Who Should You Send Wedding Thank You Cards To?

What to Write in a Wedding Thank You Card: Top Tips and Examples

The big day has been and gone. The vows have been read, the presents were opened, and the honeymoon has come to an end. However, there’s still a little more wedding joy to spread — the thank you cards! Thank you cards are a great way to express your heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for all the … Continue reading What to Write in a Wedding Thank You Card: Top Tips and Examples

Creative and Inspiring Wedding Invitation Ideas

Your big day is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of love, happiness, and two families joining together. As a result, you’ll want every detail to be a reflection of the special journey that brought you to this moment. From the choice of venue to the wedding invitations, every aspect of your wedding day should be a reflection … Continue reading Creative and Inspiring Wedding Invitation Ideas

Wedding Etiquette: Who (Traditionally) Pays For What?

You’re engaged to your best friend, your partner in crime, your ride or die – now it’s time to start planning the biggest party you’ll ever throw. The first thing on your mind is likely to be, ‘How much is all of this going to cost?’ In the UK, the average amount couples spend on … Continue reading Wedding Etiquette: Who (Traditionally) Pays For What?

50 Creative Wedding Table Number Ideas

Wedding table numbers are a quick and easy way to help your guests find their seats at a wedding reception. But, just because they’re quick and easy, it doesn’t mean they have to be boring! With a little creativity, your table numbers can become a charming part of your wedding decor, reflecting your personality and adding … Continue reading 50 Creative Wedding Table Number Ideas

Supplier Showcase: Our Top Eco-Friendly Suppliers for a Sustainable Wedding

In celebration of Earth Day 2023, we’re excited to recognise and encourage the wonderful ways the wedding industry can contribute to the preservation of our planet! Check out the efforts of our Sustainability Heroes. These suppliers are going the extra mile to incorporate eco-friendly practices into their businesses to reduce their environmental impact and make … Continue reading Supplier Showcase: Our Top Eco-Friendly Suppliers for a Sustainable Wedding

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

Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Is Expected To Cost £246,949

Bridebook.co.uk, the UK’s leading wedding planning website and app, has broken down the costs of the most hotly anticipated wedding of 2017. Whilst the average UK wedding costs £16,842 in 2017, Pippa Middleton’s wedding will cost almost 15 times as much at £246,949 ($320,113 USD, €292,699 EUR). There will be 4,333 other weddings happening in … Continue reading Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Is Expected To Cost £246,949

Meghann & Joseph – Real Wedding (Garden + Outdoor)

Meghan and Joseph’s stunning romantic and intimate wedding at Oldwalls Gower was simple, clean and Classic. What makes this wedding special? Oldwalls has such a special and wonderful look. The standard that everything is done to, from the rooms to their the Rustic Retreat cottages, there is such attention to detail. You really feel the … Continue reading Meghann & Joseph – Real Wedding (Garden + Outdoor)

Princess Eugenie’s Wedding to Cost £2,820,620

The UK is being graced with another royal wedding this year, and despite the shared venue, it is clear Eugenie and Jack are set to make their big day special and unique. Bridebook.co.uk, the UK’s no.1 wedding planning app used by 1 in 3 UK couples, is here to call the trends we expect to … Continue reading Princess Eugenie’s Wedding to Cost £2,820,620

UK wedding supplier events 2017 / 2018

In our previous post, we highlighted the importance of networking and how wedding suppliers like you can network smarter to secure more referrals.This week, we thought we’d take a look at exactly which big wedding industry events are happening in your area as we near the end of peak wedding season 2017.Whether you’re interested in … Continue reading UK wedding supplier events 2017 / 2018

Jesse & Andy’s Perfectly Enchanting Christmas Themed Wedding

Themed weddings are a great way to make your big day even more magical, and what’s a more magical time of year than Christmas? Whether you’re dreaming of a winter wonderland wedding, complete with snowflakes and twinkling lights, or a cosy celebration with festive decor and warming holiday treats, a Christmas-themed wedding is full of … Continue reading Jesse & Andy’s Perfectly Enchanting Christmas Themed Wedding