Rebels' Guide

It’s the party of the decade, in your honour, and you need it to be amazing. You’re paying three arms and four limbs for it, it has to be special, but most couples that I meet forget to ask these simple, but important questions of their wedding venue. Make sure you ask these eight simple questions of your venue before you transfer your deposit money. 1. What do other couples complain about? I recently performed a wedding at, possibly, the most beautiful venue I’ve ever been to, but there was a problem. The venue owners were obviously new to the venue business, and very amateur in their operation, having recently purchased the property. They were lovely people, with great hearts, that had no idea. Ask your wedding venue what other people have been upset about, or what they have complained about, or what issues have arisen for other couples. It’s a tough question, but the answers you get will allow you to plan for a fault-free day. When you know your obstacles, the...

One Bride has revealed on Reddit how she encouraged her wedding guests to RSVP.

My wife is obsessed with the Kardashians, particularly their weddings, so I’ve asked her to write a guest blog on seven things she’s learnt from Kim Kardashian, and her sisters’, weddings. Editor’s note: this blog post was written after Kimmy K’s first wedding, after the infamous 72 days, and before Kanye came into the picture. So keep in mind that it’s time for an update. 1. Make some priorities There were a few things that I didn’t care too much about, invitations, wedding shoes and transport to the ceremony. However, there were a few non-negotiable items. Mine were perfect makeup (Kim had perfect makeup!!!), perfect dress and amazing photography . Before setting out your wedding budget, make a list of your non-negotiables so you know where to scrimp and where to save. 2. Wear a reception dress I loved my wedding dress, but after spending the whole day in it I was ready to change into something short and fun to enjoy our reception. I bought ...

My wife is obsessed with the Kardashians, particularly their weddings, so I’ve asked her to write a guest blog on seven things she’s learnt from Kim Kardashian, and her sisters’, weddings. Editor’s note: this blog post was written after Kimmy K’s first wedding, after the infamous 72 days, and before Kanye came into the picture. So keep in mind that it’s time for an update. 1. Make some priorities There were a few things that I didn’t care too much about, invitations, wedding shoes and transport to the ceremony. However, there were a few non-negotiable items. Mine were perfect makeup (Kim had perfect makeup!!!), perfect dress and amazing photography . Before setting out your wedding budget, make a list of your non-negotiables so you know where to scrimp and where to save. 2. Wear a reception dress I loved my wedding dress, but after spending the whole day in it I was ready to change into something short and fun to enjoy our reception. I bought ...

A handfasting ceremony, also known as a hand ceremony or a hand-tying ceremony, is a tradition that is polytheistic but still popular in modern ceremonies. Here’s 10 reasons you might want to involve handfasting in your wedding ceremony. Simplicity: Before the 18th century most marriages were not officiated in churches, but in the local village or forest, in a simple ceremony where the two people came together, and the symbolic gesture of this two-become-one ceremony were their hands being tied together. The simple act of tying two hands together communicates more than words sometimes can. Intimacy: With your hands tied to your fiance’s your celebrant, or perhaps a friend, family member or faith filled acquaintance can lay a blessing on that symbolic union. A physical symbolic gesture: you can use vines, colourful cords, a scarf, string/s or rope. Something borrowed: a special piece of fabric could be the handfasting material, or perhaps a thread from a special cloth or ...