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The Impact Of COVID-19 On Asian Weddings – BBC Radio Derby Interview
This week I had the pleasure of being interviewed on five separate radio stations. I know, it sounds a little bit surreal - I couldn't quite believe it myself. I was invited to have a chat about the government's new guidelines for small wedding ceremonies and how this...
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6 Ways To Spoil Your Bride To Be
shower Wedding planning is a journey that you’re not going to forget any time soon. However, with all the stresses of making your big day perfect it’s not uncommon for couples to sometimes unintentionally sideline some quality one-on-one time together. While I...
5 Ways To Make Your Mandap Stand Out
When it comes to your mandap, you’ll want to make sure that it is nothing but perfect. It will be one of the very first things your guests will see on arrival as well as being the focal point for the entire ceremony and setting the tone for the rest of the day. Long...
20 Best Of British Songs To Be Played At Your Wedding Reception
Last night the music industry’s finest were out in force for The Brit Awards. Adele and Emile Sande picked up awards being deserved winners, tributes were paid to the talented George Michael and performances from favourites Ed Sheeran and Robbie Williams, to name a...
This Celebrity Couple Looked Picture Perfect On Their Wedding Day
Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and Rukmini Sahay officially tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Udaipur yesterday (February 9th) and I am so excited to share the pictures with you! The couple kept things simple and classic with their wedding outfits, which were...
In Pictures: Wedding Celebrations Underway For Bollywood Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh
Udaipur has been host to a number of celebrity and royal weddings over the years, so it's no wonder that Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh chose to tie the knot with his fiancee Rukmini Sahay at this gorgeous destination. The duo exchanged rings during an official...
9 Wedding Mistakes Often Made By Brides & Grooms
If you’ve just started wedding planning then I understand exactly why you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. There are so many things you need to get to grips with, yet there’s so much conflicting advice out there. If you have no idea where to start then be sure...
8 Wedding Trends That Are Taking Over In 2017
It’s that time of the year where many couples will be finalising the final details of their wedding day, especially if it’s taking place in 2017. While I love every aspect of my job, the one element I particularly enjoy is event styling and bringing different themes...
Brand New All-Inclusive Wedding Packages Now Available
I am so excited to announce the launch of my brand new ALL INCLUSIVE wedding packages at my three wedding venues: Donington Hall, Derby Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton The Crown Hotel, Harrogate I’ve put together some super competitive prices...
7 Reasons Why Your Caterer Is NOT Your Wedding Planner
One of the most frustrating things for me as a wedding planner, is seeing couples fall into a false sense of security, and believing that all of their wedding day duties will be managed by one supplier. (For example, read 7 Reasons Why Your Venue Coordinator Is Not...
Create Your Own Tiffany & Co-Inspired Wedding Theme
When I think of the iconic Blue Box, romance and true love instantly come to mind. For over 175 years, Tiffany & Co has maintained its stance as being a symbol of rare and timeless beauty. The company continues to stand out amongst other fashion brands year after...
7 Reasons Why You Should Reduce Your Wedding Guest List
If you’re in phase one of your wedding planning journey, you’ll probably be at the stage where you're compiling your guest list and possibly feeling obligated to have a lavish affair just because everyone else says so, even if it’s not what you truly want. But, before...
10 Arijit Singh Tracks That Are Perfect For Your First Dance
With sell out tours across the world and back-to-back number one hits, he’s a firm favourite amongst Bollywood fans and rightly so. Arijit Singh is arguably the voice of the modern romantic hero and trust me, when you hear his songs, they’ll surely leave you with a...
5 Things No One Tells You About Planning An Indian Wedding
Planning a wedding is not an easy task. Planning an Indian wedding is a whole other challenge. There is so much to enjoy and learn through the process. Some of you will absolutely love it, others will perhaps dread the idea of talking weddings. Either way here’s a...
7 Reasons Why Your Venue Coordinator Is NOT Your Wedding Planner
How many of you have gone into wedding planning thinking that you no longer need a wedding planner because you have a venue coordinator? I'm pretty sure quite a few of you to say the least. No matter what a wedding venue tells you, a venue coordinator is not the same...
How To Wow Your Guests With These Easy Table Decor Tips
If you really want to up your wedding style stakes then take a closer look at your table decor - an area which is sadly dismissed by so many couples. I'm not just talking about having beautiful centrepieces, I'm talking about using a range of different styles of...
No Wedding Is Complete Without These George Michael Tracks
George Michael was a musical genius who rose to a level of superstardom touched by only a rare few. Though he continued to push boundaries and lend his support to much needed social causes for over four decades, the one message that continued to emerge from his music...
Host An Informal Wedding Reception That Your Guests Will Love
Are you looking to put together a fun, fuss-free evening reception that will not only impress your guests, but make such an impact, that they'll be talking about the night for years to come? With many couples opting for a formal sit down evening reception, with strict...
Virtual Success: Jigna & Ravi Tie The Knot At Addington Palace
wedding planning I met Ravi and Jigna at the beginning of the year, when they asked me to assist them with their wedding planning, due to both of them being committed to busy work schedules. They felt the Carriages' Virtual Service was a perfect fit for them and so...
How To Incorporate The Colour Of The Year 2017 Into Your Wedding
Colour is such a crucial part of any wedding and with Pantone just announcing its colour of the year for 2017, you're bound to see Greenery rise in popularity, especially with the trend-conscious bride. Though it’s not essential to always go for the colour of the...
This TV Couple’s Pictures Will Give You Major Wedding Goals
Popular Indian television couple Kishwer Merchantt and Suyyash Rai finally tied the knot a few days ago (December 16th) after dating for six years! It's not been all smooth sailing though; with Kishwer being eight years older than Suyyash there were some initial...
How To Deal With A ‘Mumzilla’
Wedding planning Wedding planning is stressful. Period. But imagine having to manage outbursts from your bridesmaids, cousins, uncles, aunties, your other half and – your mum! Your mum is generally your pillar of strength, your go to person and guide when it comes to...
Bollywood 2016: Top 12 Songs That Must Be Played At Your Wedding Reception
Well it’s nearly the end of the year and you guessed correctly - it’s time for my annual Bollywood countdown. There have been some great chartbusters this year, which your DJ should surely look to include in his or her playlist, especially if your guest list includes...
Everything You Need To Know About Having An Unplugged Wedding
While some brides and grooms introduce their very own personal #hashtag and request guests to share pictures from the day via an app, in contrast there are other couples who much prefer the idea of an unplugged wedding (yes it’s an actual thing and yes it is quite...
Happy First Wedding Anniversary Sonal & Ravi!
I cannot believe it's been a whole year since this beautiful couple tied the knot. From the moment I met these two, it was clear their focus was on keeping things simple and intimate, paying close attention to the finer details on the day. The Indian wedding and civil...
8 Ways To Get Your Boyfriend To Propose
wedding If you’ve been dating for a few weeks, months or years now and are looking for some solid commitment from your other half, perhaps in the form of a brand new shiny ring, then you are reading the right post! It’s fair to say that at some point in your...
5 Wedding Trends That Are On Their Way Out
It's strange how things can be so popular one minute and then past their sell-by date the next, don’t you think? The wedding industry is one of those environments where things are constantly changing and evolving. However, I often find that it can be quite easy for...
How To Select The Right Suppliers For Your Wedding Day
When it comes to wedding planning, one of the most time consuming, overwhelming and daunting tasks is to choose the right suppliers for your big day. The difference between a successful wedding and a not so successful wedding comes down to the quality of the...
#DearGroom: How To Pick Your Best Man
wedding For some grooms picking the best man is an easy task, while for others it can be quite daunting, especially if there are quite a few men to choose from. Do you go with your best friend, brother, father, uncle or brother-in-law? Well truth be told there’s no...
9 Christmas Songs That Must Be Played At Your Winter Wedding Reception
wedding I absolutely love Christmas, but do you know what I adore even more than the festive season? A winter wedding! Weddings during Christmas just feel a little extra magical (as does everything else this time of the year). But, no festive wedding is complete...
In Pictures: Yuvraj Singh & Hazel Keech’s Big Fat Indian Wedding!
Get out those tissues ladies, as yet another one of India's most eligible bachelors got hitched today. Cricketer Yuvraj Singh finally tied the knot with model-turned actress Hazel Keech and together, they're all set to begin a brand new innings. The pre wedding...
Winter Skincare Tips To Ensure You Maintain A Bridal Glow
With winter well and truly here, it is so important to look after your skin before your big day arrives (even if you’re not the bride). The change in season will strip your skin of all its essential moisture and natural oils, leaving it dry, irritated and unprotected....
10 Ways To Avoid Being A Bridezilla
Written by Carriages Weddings & Events For Eastern Eye Newspaper (published on October 14th) You've probably been planning your wedding day since forever, so I completely understand that you want every final detail ironed out to perfection. However, there is a...
Amit & Niki’s Fairytale Outdoor Wedding
Earlier this summer, I had the pleasure of being part of Amit & Niki’s special day at the gorgeous Froyle Park. Despite concerns of the weather not being on our side, the sun made an appearance just in time and it was truly the perfect day. The morning ceremony...
A Brand New Dream Wedding Venue Has Launched In The Midlands!
We are thrilled to welcome Donington Hall to the Carriages’ Venue Portfolio. If you’re looking for a venue for your special day then look no further than this stunning property that can hold up to 700 guests for an evening reception. Not only do you get exclusive use...
5 Alternative Groom Entrance Ideas To Ensure Your Baraat Arrives With A Bang
I see it all the time; grooms spend months helping the bride with planning the wedding and ironing out all the final details, but when it comes to organising their own entrance, they either seem to leave this to chance, or go with something generic. While I love a...
Make Your First Dance Memorable With These Brilliant Cover Songs
Looking for the perfect first dance song? Can't seem to find a song that hasn't already been used for every wedding that you've attended in the past couple of years? Well, look no further because I've created the perfect playlist with a twist; amazing cover songs that...
How To Serve Alcohol At Your Wedding Reception (And Get It Right)
Some of the most common questions I get asked by my clients are in relation to the drinks they will be serving up during their wedding celebrations . Now, while we have all bought drinks for small gatherings and parties, buying for a few hundred can seem like a...
Your Guide To Selecting A Figure Flattering Bridal Dress
There are two things that every bride will look for when it comes to her wedding dress – a comfortable fit and of course a stylish appearance. No matter how stylish a dress may look on a mannequin, if the fit is not right for your figure it may leave you feeling...
10 Bollywood Wedding Entry Songs For The Groom
Why is that when people talk about weddings their attention immediately shifts to the bride? Don’t get us wrong couples, we absolutely love our brides, but that does not mean it is ok for our grooms to be sidelined. Oh no! We love our brides and grooms equally, which...
How To Pick The Right Wedding Cake
Cutting the wedding cake is one of the first symbolic things you will do together as a couple. But how do you pick the perfect one? Just remember, you don't have to go along with any traditional ‘rules’ here, so here’s a mix of some old and new ideas to inspire you to...
#WeddingGoals: Another Bollywood Beauty Ties The Knot!
The latest Bollywood actress to have changed her relationship status to married is none other than Lisa Haydon. The actress, who was recently seen in Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil tied the knot with her beau Dino Lalvani in what appears to be a dreamy beachfront...
How To Overcome Real Wedding Day Nightmares
You will most likely have spent the good part of a whole year (or more) planning your wedding; you've booked the venue, handpicked your suppliers and spent hours finalising your seating arrangements and timings, but I must warn you (without completely terrifying you...
This Video Proves Why Weddings In Udaipur Are The Most Romantic
I cannot believe it has been a whole year since this amazing wedding at The Leela Palace, Udapiur (India). I'm so grateful to Puja and Abhinav for letting me be a part of their special day. Their love story started in their fifth standard at school and the special...
How To Serve Afternoon Tea At Your Indian Wedding
Seeing as it’s the start of National Afternoon Tea Week, I thought I’d take a look at how I can give this traditional English custom a somewhat Indian makeover. Typically, brides and grooms believe they have to serve a traditional Indian feast after their Indian...
#Rio2016 – Create Your Own Olympic-Inspired Wedding Theme
With the opening ceremony in Rio just hours away, I thought now would be the perfect time to take some inspiration from the Olympians out there, and put together my own carnival-inspired style board, which you can incorporate into your wedding. These elements will...
Here’s The One Thing You Cannot Have A Wedding Without…
Congratulations, you’re getting married! Right, so you’ll need to find a venue, a caterer, a photographer, videographer, DJ, florist and plenty more suppliers as well as work out all of your timings, logistics and manage the all important guest list. Does this sound...
8 Ways To Save Money On Your Destination Wedding
Getting married is by no means a cheap affair and if you’re planning on having a destination wedding, then costs can rocket sky high if you’re not careful. I'm not saying destination weddings are a bad choice, in fact I absolutely LOVE weddings abroad, and if you’ve...
How To Plan The Perfect Outdoor Indian Wedding Ceremony
With peak summer wedding season now in full swing, I'm finding more and more couples are opting to have an outdoor Indian ceremony (weather permitting of course). If your venue has plenty of outside space with some stunning surroundings then it’s certainly an option...
10 Warning Signs That Indicate You Need To Stay Away From A Wedding Venue
I offer a range of wedding packages at Carriages Weddings & Events, including my signature Diamond Service where I take care of every aspect of my clients’ big day from start to finish. However, every so often I do also get requests for my On The Day Management...
8 Reasons Why I Love Marquee Weddings
If you’re looking to get married in a beautiful stately home, you may find there simply isn’t enough room inside the house to cater for your numbers, and so, you’ll most likely have to resort to having part of your celebrations in a marquee outside. While some people...
20 Epic 80s Bollywood Disco Tracks Guaranteed To Be A Hit On The Dance Floor
Looking to add a bit of retro fun to your wedding reception? Well, I recommend you include some of my favourite old school Bollywood classics to your list, because 'disco deewane', my Top 20 are guaranteed to get your guests grooving on the dance floor all night. 1....
How To Attach Your Buttonhole Correctly
The tradition of the wedding buttonhole originates from Ancient Greece and made its way to England during Medieval times. Knights would wear their Lady’s colours upon their chest as a gesture of commitment and everlasting love. The small bunch of flowers are always...
This Pre-Wedding Video Shoot Is Guaranteed To Make You Smile
It has become a trend of late to not only have a pre-wedding photo shoot, but to record a video to play just ahead of your entrance as a newly married couple. If this is something you're looking to do, then watch this space for my forthcoming blog post on Pre-Wedding...
Dos & Don’ts For Achieving A Perfect Bridal Beauty Look
A bride may be forgiving and compromise on the finer details of her wedding day such as the height of the table centres or the flavour of the cake, but when it comes to her hair and make-up, one thing’s for sure – everything needs to be flawless, no exceptions! Every...
How To Correctly Serve Drinks At Your Wedding Reception
While it may not be on your list of priorities at the start of your wedding planning journey, my years of experience has taught me that deciding how to serve up the drinks is one area where couples usually get a little stuck. In this post I'm going to purely focus on...
8 Things Couples Are Most Likely To Forget When Planning A Destination Wedding
There’s nothing quite like a good destination wedding. From the moment I start searching for locations right through to the moment I board my flight to get the planning process underway, I have a huge excited knot in my stomach because I know, hand on heart, that my...
5 Reasons Why Every Bride Needs To Say Thanks To Her Dad
It’s Father’s Day, which means it’s the perfect time to thank your dad for everything that he does. Whether it’s cheering you on during sports day and graduation, lavishing you with gifts on your birthday and Christmas, or holding your hand on your first day of school...
#GameSetMatch – Create Your Own Wimbledon-Inspired Wedding Theme
With Wimbledon just around the corner, I thought there's no better time than now to show all you tennis fans out there how to incorporate your favourite British summer sport into your wedding day. I’ve collected some of my favourite images from Pinterest to create...
Escape Your Wedding Woes With These Bridal Film Classics
I understand (more so than anyone else) the stresses of wedding planning. Between trying to find the perfect venue and keeping the family feeling involved and happy, you need to ensure you take some much needed time out with your other half or favourite favourite gal...
9 Ways To Cut Down Your Wedding Guest List
It’s a tough job organising an Indian wedding, I totally get it! One of the hardest things about wedding planning is to coordinate your guest list. Most venues aren’t equipped to deal with more than 300-400 people indoors and even if they are, do you really need 600+...
Get Your Guests On The Dance Floor With These Wedding Reception Chartbusters
When it comes to your evening reception, there’s usually two things that will make or break the night; the menu selection and the music playlist. More often than not, couples forget that all guests really want is to not be left hungry and to have enough time to show...
Stunning Bridal Bouquets For Your Wedding Day
In addition to your wedding grown, your bridal bouquet will be one of the main points of focus on your wedding day, so think very carefully before you go ahead and make any decision. Your bridal bouquet will have a significant influence on all the other floral...
Grooms: Get Expert Fashion Tips From Celebrity Bollywood Designer Kunal Rawal
Weddings When I found out I was going to be interviewing THE Kunal Rawal, I was literally jumping for joy. And can you blame me? After all, this is the man who designed Shahid Kapoor's wedding outfit. He's also worked with Bollywood A-listers Ranbir Kapoor, Varun...
How To Handle Difficult In-Laws During Wedding Planning
They say it’s not just the man you marry; it’s his entire family too! Same goes for the groom. Whoever said marriage is ONLY about the commitment between two people has clearly never been to an Indian wedding. While it can be extremely irritating having another 20...
10 Bollywood Sangeet Songs That Will Make Your Performance Rock
Your sangeet is the perfect chance to let loose and basically have a blast with your friends and family members. It is becoming more common for family members to learn choreographed routines for the special event with many even hiring professional experts to ensure...
5 Alternative Ways To Dine With Your Wedding Guests
Food and beverage is one of the most important aspects of your big day, which means it's vital to get it right! I’ve all been to the standard wedding where you get breakfast and a lunch buffet, followed by a sit down table service-reception. While there's nothing...
8 Reasons Why You’ll Fall In Love With Kelmarsh Hall
If you are looking for a wedding venue with the wow factor then you simply cannot ignore the beautiful Kelmarsh Hall. I'm not lying when I say it takes a lot to impress me, because it really does. I often travel up and down the country visiting many different sites,...
9 Things Your Guests Are Most Likely To Complain About At Your Wedding
As much as your wedding is about you and your partner, it is also very much about your guests. Your number one priority should be to ensure your guests have a fabulous time from start to finish in a bid to thank them for all their love and support during your wedding...
Top 5 Wedding Day Fragrances For Grooms
You will have probably put a lot of thought into your wedding day attire, your speech and possibly even taken a few dance lessons to avoid stepping on your bride’s feet during the first dance, all in a bid to impress her. But just when you think you've covered all...
#BackingTheBlues – Create Your Own LCFC Wedding Theme
My job takes me all over the UK and across the world, where I get to visit some of the most gorgeous locations you could ever imagine. But you know what they say; home is where the heart is, and my heart is forever in my hometown of Leicester. It seems of late that my...
Destination Wedding Etiquette: What Do I Need To Pay For?
So you’ve decided to go ahead with a destination wedding – I say bring on the fun times! But, at some stage you’re going to go from thinking about the parties to thinking about the pennies. It can be difficult to get your head around what exactly you need to provide...
10 Big Wedding Budget Mistakes To Avoid
When it comes to planning your wedding, the very FIRST thing you should be thinking about is your budget. Too often I find couples losing sight of the bigger picture and throwing themselves into the planning process without a clear budget in mind. But, with the...
Important Questions To Ask Your Bridal Hair & Make Up Artist
Every bride wants to look amazing on her wedding day, which is why when it comes to hiring someone for your hair and make up, you should only ever settle for the best. With so many stylists promoting their work online it can be difficult to judge who will be the right...
How To Stay On The Good Side of Your Bride-To-Be
wedding planning When it comes to wedding planning there is one thing you need to keep in mind and that is how to keep your bride happy! You see, it’s all about picking your battles wisely. On top of her busy full time work schedule and growing family and friend...
Favourite Bridal Hairstyles For Your Big Day
You’ve chosen a gorgeous bridal outfit, found the most perfect accessorises and booked a top make up artist which means there’s only one detail left to finalise – your hairstyle. Nowadays the only rule for the bridal style is that there are NO rules, so when it comes...
#Aloha: Create Your Own Hawaiian-Inspired Wedding Theme
As much as I love destination weddings and recommend it as an option to all of my couples, I understand that not everyone will be able to jet off to an exotic island for their special day. But that’s not to say you cannot have your very own beach celebration right in...
What You Need To Know About Your Civil Ceremony
You’ve planned your big fat Indian wedding and organised your five star honeymoon, but don’t forget, you still need to make your marriage official on paper. You'll need to apply for a marriage license before your ceremony can even take place. This basically acts as a...
#Howzat? – Create Your Own Cricket-Inspired Wedding Theme
If there’s one sport that us South Asians are passionate about - it’s cricket! As enthusiasts of the game ourselves, and the fact that we’re bang in the middle of the T20 World Cup, I thought now would be the perfect time to show you how you can incorporate this nail...
8 Common Wedding Styling Errors To Avoid
Not everyone is born to plan events. We’re all good at different things, which is why there are certain professionals (like me) who specialise in wedding planning. If however you’re eager to take on the mammoth task of taking full charge of your wedding then go you!...
4 Wedding Planning Deadlines You Cannot Afford To Miss
I adore nothing more than to-do lists and deadlines, and as strange as it may sound - I actually LOVE getting into full on organised mode! This makes me the perfect fit for so many of my couples who are also super organised when it comes to their own work, but find it...
Wedding Party: How To Keep The Kids Entertained
It’s hard enough handling adults at a wedding, but children are a whole other story. While some couples may be thinking about having an adults-only celebration (which is totally fine by the way), this is really not an option for those couples who have lots of...
8 Hidden Wedding Costs You Should Know About
One of the first things my clients thank me for both during and after their wedding celebrations, is for helping them to keep their costs down. I am a stickler for a budget and I always ensure that my brides and grooms are not only getting the best deal around, but...
5 Desserts With An Indian Twist For Your Wedding Celebrations
You know there are always going to be those people at your wedding celebrations who aren’t too fussed about the main meal but are ready to dive in as soon as the dessert station is open. While I love a good old traditional Victoria sponge or crunchy jalebi, sometimes...
12 Weird Around The World Wedding Traditions You’ve Probably Never Heard About
It's strange to think that so many of us still stick to quirky old wedding traditions and superstitions despite being brought up in an overly modern society. I'm not saying tradition is necessarily a bad thing, I'm just saying that it's interesting to take a step back...
#SuitUp: A Groom’s Guide To Wedding Day Dressing
When it comes to wedding day-dressing everyone thinks the groom has it easy, but I totally know that's not the case. Everything from the cut, colour, size and style of your look needs to be taken into consideration before you make a purchase. Whether you're looking...
10 Gorgeous States In India Where You Can Say ‘I Do’
Wedding If you’re making a list of potential destinations for your wedding overseas, then believe me when I say, India should definitely be making an appearance as one of your top 3 locations. I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this place (ok, I can but then I could be...
20 Best English Finale Songs To End Your Night With
When I'm running weddings, there are always specific moments that make me emotional. Whether it be the expression on the groom’s face when he lays eyes on his bride as she walks down the aisle or the speech given by the best man. These and so many other bittersweet...
Wedding Planning: How To Avoid Family Drama
If you come from a large extended family then you will know that it’s hard enough organising anything, let alone a huge wedding. For some reason, and I can’t quite put my finger on it, people tend to stop behaving in a civilised manner when it comes to weddings. It’s...
5 Makeup Brushes You Need To Invest In
I'm sure Picasso or Munch would agree when I say; an artist’s work is only as good as the tools he or she use to create it. This is so very true when it comes to makeup applicators - specifically makeup brushes. Even though a full set of brushes will set you back...
How To Add The Wow Factor To Your Photo Booth
We live in a world obsessed with instant social media updates. Everyone wants to upload a great looking picture of themselves on Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram, which is why the rise in popularity of photo booths makes total sense. The problem though, is that so...
How To Create The Million Dollar Wedding Look
Most brides have been dreaming about their wedding day since they were little girls. The dress, the cake, the flowers and most importantly, the man in question are all things that have probably popped up in their minds on more than one occasion. As the day gets closer...
6 Wedding Stationery Items You Must Have At Your Reception
You’ve spent hours agonising over the décor, the food and the seating plan (unless you have a wedding planner in which case they will have done all the planning for you), but don’t put all that planning to jeopardy by overlooking the final details. In my experience...
How To Successfully Feng Shui Your Wedding Day
With the Chinese New Year celebrations taking place earlier this month, I thought now would be an appropriate time to introduce you to the idea of feng shui, and how you can use it effectively to enhance your wedding day. It's not common for many brides to use the art...
#GetItRight – How To Impress With Your Wedding Speech
As if your first dance isn’t daunting enough, you then have to deal with the pressure of writing and delivering an amazing speech that will not only impress your guests, but more importantly your brand new bride. Some of you grooms may try to get around the whole...
#JootaChupai – 7 Clever Ways To Steal The Groom’s Shoes At An Indian Wedding
We all know that famous song from Hum Aapke Hain Kaun; ‘Joote Do Paise Lo’, I mean who doesn’t? That cult film single-handedly made Indian wedding customs both cool and fun. In case you missed our previous post on some of the other fun Indian wedding traditions, you...
6 Fun Ways To Get Into Shape For Your Wedding Without Going To The Gym
You’re getting married..yay! The excitement has now passed and the nervousness has kicked in. There is so much to do, and so little time (which is why I highly recommend booking a wedding planner as soon as you can to ensure the best one isn’t booked for your date),...
How To Achieve The Perfect Proposal
Ladies and gents we’re only a few days away from one of the most romantic days of the year, which means it’s no surprise that plenty of you will be looking to propose to the one you love. Follow these 10 simple proposal tips to ensure your special moment is absolutely...
7 Beauty Trends To Leave Behind FOREVER!
Listen up ladies; let’s have a chat… Some of you may not like what I'm about to say, but someone needs to play devil's advocate. Truth be told, I want you all to look absolutely GORGEOUS on your wedding day (or just on any normal day), which is why I feel I need to...
10 Reasons Why You Should Opt For A Destination Wedding
Destination Wedding. These two words alone are enough to get me feeling over excited! You see, I LOVE weddings which is why I'm in this business. But, do you know what I love more than a regular wedding? (Although I can’t call any Carriages wedding regular because...
10 Of The Best Bollywood Bridal Entry Songs
Your entrance music is perhaps one of the most confusing decisions to make. Do you go traditional? Instrumental? English? Should you have a live band or go with a song played by the DJ? Oh the choices! Typically most my brides will go with a Bollywood song or piece of...
