Wedding Sundries

8 August 2014

Secrets in marriage

A fifth of British marriages hold a secret that could end the relationship according to Slater and Gordon. This one secret that was not divulged before weddings vows were exchanged ...
7 August 2014

Top tips for planning a wedding abroad

Caroline Hurley of Quintessentially Weddings gives her top tips for planning a wedding abroad. There is just something about a destination wedding: effortlessly romantic, with a sense that you are somehow eloping ...
7 August 2014

The secrets of a lasting marriage

www.vouchercodespro.co.uk has found that Brits have differing opinions of what makes a happy marriage. An optimistic 89% of Brits think that they will be with their partner forever, however a more ...
1 August 2014

How to get through the first year of marriage

Love Mentor, Elizabeth Sullivan (www.lovementor.com) tells Female First readers exclusively what it takes to make it through the first year of being married.  There are many debates about the first year ...
30 July 2014

The rise of the multicultural wedding

There is a significant rise in the multicultural bride in the UK, so we talk to Abi Laditan from Brides of Culture- a multicultural bridal exhibition about all things wedding ...
24 July 2014

Which celeb wins best wedding hair?

The Duchess of Cambridge has been deemed to have the best wedding hair according to Wrappler.com. Her pin up style with all the elegance that one would expect from a ...
23 July 2014

How long does it take a bride to plan her wedding?

Brides spend a total of 36 days planning their wedding in a lifetime (even during working hours), according to Vashi.com, compared with a meagre 6 days that grooms dedicate to ...
18 July 2014

Do hasty marriages ever work out? by Beth Sullivan

LoveMentor and relationship coach Beth Sullivan is back and this time she explores the highs and lows of getting married quickly as singer Cheryl Cole has recently done.   ‘Cheryl Cole’s recent ...
16 July 2014

21st Century wedding announcements

Cheryl Cole announcing her new marriage online is proof that couples are following in celeb footsteps, choosing to use social media to tell their friends and family about their big ...
11 July 2014

Top ten first dance songs for weddings

Spotify has revealed the most popular first dance songs for a bride and groom on their wedding day. The second weekend in July is the most popular weekend for weddings ...
2 July 2014

Women want traditional engagement rings

Kate Middleton famously wears an heirloom, however less than 10% of women like a non-traditional jewel on their finger according to Vashi.com. An engagement ring needs to be versatile so it ...
26 June 2014

Marriage proposal traditions that we just can't let go of

In other areas of life, tradition may be fading, however when it comes to marriage, one still stands strong. That is the dream of your husband to be getting down ...
26 June 2014

Hire a boat for your wedding

Having travelled on most of the boats on Lake Windermere from being a young girl, as an adult I was completely unaware that you could hire them out for personal ...
18 June 2014

Top 10 strangest pre-wedding requests

Premier Inn has listed their top ten strangest wedding requests the day of or the night before the wedding when things have not gone to plan. With all the planning causing ...
13 June 2014

Honeymoon like Kimye

With the average cost of a honeymoon on the rise, many newlywed couples are opting for a mini-moon to save on costs like Kimye (not that Kim and Kanye need ...
13 June 2014

Guests struggle with gifts for same sex marriages

With same sex marriages on the rise, apparently guests are finding it increasingly difficult to come up with joint presents. Many find themselves with limited options in shops when it ...
12 June 2014

A third of Brits cheat whilst on their stag/hen do

www.vouchercloud.com have discovered that many Brits are only faithful after they exchange vows, with a massive third who will cheat on their spouse-to-be on their pre-wedding celebrations. The average amount ...
12 June 2014

Why go on a honeymoon when you can have a buddymoon?

You might think that honeymoons are just for couples- well you would be wrong! Now newlyweds are taking their mates along for the ride according to Travelex.   One in 5 ...
11 June 2014

Why brides regret their wedding day

It seems that the ‘bridezilla’ moments don’t stop after the wedding is over, with a many brides regretting something about their big day, according to Vashi.com. For some it’s the ...
4 June 2014

Hen party havoc

Hen nights are becoming more extravagant as time goes on, with many brides to be partying with a stripper to pass the wee hours away before they become a married ...
4 June 2014

Choosing the right engagement ring

Vashi.com are back and this time it’s to help you with your engagement ring choices! If you are a man looking for his fiance to be or a woman who ...
18 May 2014

The truth about eternity rings

Vashi.com have released, exclusively to Female First 3 things you need to know about eternity rings- why they are important, when is the ideal time to buy and just what ...

15 May 2014

Wedding traditions that come and go

The Royal Mint has revealed what traditions brides still uphold on their wedding day, as a result of superstition and ones that have faded with time. Something old, something new- This ...
14 May 2014

Top 10 ways to propose

The Diamond Store have recently released 101 ways to propose and Gary from The Diamond Store has kindly rounded up the top ten. He tells us why the following way ...