All in ceremony

Switch Off

Switch Off

Emma Wardrope
ceremony, Couple, Top Tips, Venue

Unplugged weddings have become such a popular topic, the general idea is that you ask guests not to use mobile phones or cameras or to ask them to only use them at certain times. It’s something that a lot of photographers and other suppliers, especially celebrants and registrars encourage them, or suggest that guests only take photographs during the signing of the register. I get asked all the time about my preference, recommendations for how to tell guests and the best way to make it work on the big day.

Time flies

Time flies

Emma Wardrope
Bride, ceremony, Couple, Groom, Top Tips, Venue

Ask any newly married couple about their wedding day and one of the first things they’ll comment on is how quickly it went. That big day has exactly the same number of hours as any other but they seem to fly by in a moment. The advice a lot of people offer is to ‘enjoy every minute’ but for this weeks wedding guide I thought I’d try to put together a few tips to help you get the most out of your day.

Your wedding, your day!

Your wedding, your day!

Emma Wardrope
Bride, ceremony, Couple, Groom, Supplier, Top Tips, Venue

“Your wedding, your day! Do want makes you both happy and not what pleases your family. If the guests you invite want to share your special day with you they will come wherever it is”

This lovely advice was from a gorgeous bride who came all the way up to Scotland to get married in a place that was very important to her and her fiancé. They poured masses of love and energy into planning a day that was meaningful to them and it was a beautiful day.

Absent friends

Absent friends

Emma Wardrope
Bride, ceremony, Couple, Groom

I’ve deliberately chosen not to put this week’s blog on any of the main social media channels as it deals with grief and loss so it might not be something you want to stumble across. If the idea of including a loved one in your wedding is important to you but you don’t know how, check out this weeks guide for some lovely ideas.

Go with the vibe

Go with the vibe

Emma Wardrope
Bride, ceremony, Couple, Groom, Top Tips, Venue

Rustic chic and pared back glamour, Bridgeton inspired weddings and tropical glamour…..Apparently these are just some of the must have trends for the weddings this season! Wedding planning websites, Instagram and Pinterest are all full of advice on how to have an insta worthy wedding, but do you really need a theme, a style or a colour scheme and how on earth do you choose?

Four Seasons

Four Seasons

Emma Wardrope
ceremony, Couple, Supplier, Top Tips, Venue

It’s no coincidence that, with the exception of December, the driest months are also the most popular for weddings. A warm, dry day is usually pretty high on most couples (and photographers!) wish lists for the big day but unlike a DJ or car hire, sadly the weather isn’t something you can book in advance!

Celebrants

Celebrants

Emma Wardrope
Couple, Supplier, ceremony

This week on the wedding guide I want to give a shout out to three incredible suppliers!

Having worked with various celebrants from each of these organisations, I initially looked at trying to narrow down my favourites but I quickly realised that they are all amazing at what they do.