The pocket square is a timeless classic and an absolute essential for any groom but do you know what to look for when choosing one for that big day and do you know what to definitely avoid? We spoke to Rampley & Co (www.rampleyandco.com), who specialise in bringing that extra little touch to an outfit on the very biggest of occasions and offer stunning patterns and original designs including works of art from some of the finest art galleries in…

In all the excitement of choosing the dress, the flowers, the cake, in sending the invitations and planning the tables, in all the flurry of organising your day-of-a-lifetime, don’t forget the central part of your wedding, the ceremony itself. And the readings you choose, as well as being a wonderful way to include your friends and family in the proceedings, can set the tone of your marriage – and provide a rock to cling on to on those inevitable occasions…

However much you want to throw caution to the winds and spend, spend, spend in the run-up to your wedding, just remember the most beautiful weddings really don't have to be the most expensive ones. First - and most important - DECIDE HOW MUCH YOU CAN AFFORD TO SPEND AND STICK TO IT! That doesn't mean you can't have the fairytale dress you always dreamed of, it just mean you have to spend less on another aspect of the wedding that's…

...according to John Lewis, is a trendy juice maker, closely followed by a slow cooker and the George Foreman grill. Other popular items include mini football tables, tents and dumbbells. So it's goodbye to the trusty toaster, farewell to that dinner set and adieu bright, shining new saucepans. What's the new trend all about? Well, in the olden days when your grandparents and great-grandparents were tying the knot, they were also setting up house together for the first time. You've undoubtedly…

Whisper it in the aisles, but the latest wedding fashion trend, hot-footing it from the US, is the two-piece wedding dress. And it's positively sizzling! Individual style is the name of the game here - team a full tulle skirt with a soft cashmere sweater, show off an amazing tan with a slinky crop top and sleek lace skirt or pull a real fashion punch with a lacy bra top and thigh-high slashed skirt. You can be traditional with a twist…

Festival-style rustic weddings, candles and twinkling lights galore, fresh, seasonal food and reception games: the trend for 2016 weddings is definitely more relaxed, more frivolous and more fun. But don’t think that means they’re going to be any easier to organise... If you want to be bang on trend, here are a few hints... Barn and field venues: Complete with rustic tables and country-style table settings, tents and wigwams, even straw bales to sit on. After the reception proper, enjoy…

 So, it’s March 27th… our fifteenth birthday was nearly three months ago and we’ve only just noticed. When we arrived on the scene in January 2000, all we wanted to do was produce quality magazines with fabulous fashions,  upcoming trends and great advice for brides. We were inordinately proud of our first ever issue and, believe it or not, we have carried on being inordinately proud of every issue right up to now. Yes, we’ve tweaked and improved them along the way, but we’re still…

We talked about the cute and sexy birdcage veil... and now you're all asking about other styles of veil, so we've consulted bridal designer Enzoani and here are their tips to carrying off the ultimate bridal accessory. Shoulder length veils sit - as you might expect - just above or below the shoulder and are around 20 inches in length. They're perfect for brides who also want to incorporate a blusher veil over their face and they work well with both A-line dresses and more retro…

Vintage looks, short dresses, weddings abroad: as they all gain in popularity, the sexy little birdcage veil has come back into its own. It's alluring, it's cheeky, it's fun, it's mysterious - and it suits virtually everyone. Team it with a jaunty pillbox or hair disc, fashionable feathers, antique-style diamante hair accessories, ribbons and bows, flowers, lace, pearls... you can make the look entirely your own. Birdcage veils come in three lengths: covering the eyes, down to the nose or chin…

We always like to share blogs from experts in the wedding industry and here's one from Occasions by Uno in Ivybridge. They are special occasion outfits specialists, with a huge selection of fantastic Mother of the Bride and wedding guest outfits - and they know their accessories inside out. So, if you're wondering about that all important hat, have a look at this link... unoboutique.com/plenty-of-hatitude/