Not so very long ago most people’s vision of an old lady would be someone over the age of 60 (the old retirement age) who sat at home knitting or doing needle crafts. That image may have been close to the truth but times are changing rapidly and for many over 60’s life is very much in full swing. New research has revealed that one thing that older people are doing more regularly is getting married. Continue reading
Category Archives: weddings
Doggie Weddings
These days it isn’t just people that get married it is dogs too and not always to other canines! I know we all have a habit of personifying our pets but chatting away to them is one thing, arranging a full scale wedding is quite another. However, mutts’ nuptials are becoming big business as more and more people arrange for their pets to tie the knot. Continue reading
Successful Weddings for Pregnant Brides
Times have changed and these days many brides get married whilst pregnant or plan weddings which will take place shortly after the birth of their child. Pregnancy does throw up some difficulties but there is no reason why a successful and happy wedding cannot be achieved. It is, however, necessary to plan more carefully. Continue reading
Would You Cancel Someone’s Wedding?
When you work in the wedding industry you see pretty much everything you could possibly imagine. In the 9 years I have worked in the business I have had a few shocks regarding people’s behaviour and attitudes. Weddings can bring out both the best and worst in those involved leading to many wonderful gestures and some truly appalling behaviour. This week I read that a women has been jailed for cancelling her brother’s wedding behind his back. It sounds appalling but it is not a unique occurrence. Continue reading