As the impact of our throwaway lifestyles becomes increasingly evident, more and more couples are seeking to minimise the environmental impact of their wedding. Between transport, decorations and catering, there’s a lot to consider when making your wedding as sustainable as possible.
The key to a stress-free wedding is planning. Putting together an hour-by-hour guide to your perfect day gets everyone on the same page and helps things run smoothly.
However, unless you’re a practised hand at running large events, planning your wedding day schedule and order of the day can be one of the biggest challenges. How long does each element of a wedding take? What order should they go in?
We’re used to thinking we have to sort the big things out first when planning a wedding. But actually, you can do it the other way around. Instead of making big calls, such as deciding on a time of year or dress, you can zoom in and let the smaller details help you shape your big day. Which is where rustic wedding favours come in. These delightful, country-chic themed gifts for guests could be the key to unlocking the feel and themes of your special day.
Although we’re more used to choosing outfits for summer nuptials, it’s actually often easier to work out what to wear to a winter wedding. We’re expecting cooler weather so can plan for it properly. Rich colours work as well as pastels, layering means you can be both stylish and warm, the latest trends keep things interesting, while timeless classics can shine. So read on to get all the info you need to discover what to wear to a winter wedding – and to feel and look fabulous on the big day.
Perhaps you delayed a wedding until 2022. Or perhaps 2022 was always going to be your year. Either way, the style and type of wedding you’ll have this year is influenced by everything from fashion and finances to viruses and environmental concerns. So even if you’re only just beginning to think about getting married, it’s time to get ahead of the curve with Donnington Grove’s look at 2022 wedding trends...