Back in the villages of yesteryear, couples would visit their local church then proceed to the village hall. A wedding was an event for the community to come together and celebrate. Okay, excuse the flowery language. In fact, plenty of couples still do this. It is a much cheaper option than booking a hotel function […]
Reduce Your Wedding’s Carbon Footprint With These Eco Wedding Ideas
In this day and age, it’s critical we start taking actions to curb our impact on the planet’s climate. Weddings are large and expensive events, and in many cases a preparation for a future generation – but what kind of future will there be for our children?
Get Married Outside… of the UK
Most couples don’t think twice about finding a local wedding venue, inviting all their nearest and dearest, and then jetting off to a sunny honeymoon. However, an increasing number of couples are now choosing to tie the knot outside of the UK.
Planning A Budget Barn Wedding
A barn wedding is a popular choice and for good reason. Think vaulted ceilings, beautiful exposed beams, rustic brickwork and rolling countryside views; it’s a fantastic setting for a magical wedding. You’ll be happy to know it’s also an excellent budget option, perfect for DIY couples.
Plan a Country Wedding in Glastonbury and Somerset
Glastonbury, known as a major pilgrimage site for neo-pagans, King Arthur, the Tor and of course, Pilton’s world-renowned Glastonbury Festival, is an ideal setting for a rural countryside wedding.
Autumn Themed DIY Wedding Invitations
Make your own save the dates, RSVP cards and invitations. A Journey through DIY wedding ideas for the budget savvy couple!
Enchanted Woodland Wedding Venues
There is nothing wrong with hosting your wedding in a beautiful town or manor house. Don’t get us wrong, at The Wedding Secret we are a big fan of majestic stairways and ornate ceilings. However, there is something truly magical about a tree-lined canopy and a wedding reception that literally takes place beneath the stars. […]
Wedding Table Plan – How to Manage Your Wedding Seating Layout
Planning Your Wedding Table Arrangements Today we’re focusing in on the all-important aspect of wedding reception planning – the setup and layout of your wedding breakfast tables. It may seem a little boring, but a part of the wedding planning process requires that you get your head around your wedding table plan. Before we discuss […]
Handfasting and Pagan Wedding Ceremonies | An Alternative-Religious Wedding!
For those who feel closer to nature, a Pagan wedding may be the thing for you. Here at TWS, we understand that not everyone opts for the traditional church wedding, and so we like to explore all the other opportunities that are available to brides and grooms. For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been […]
All You Need To Know About Marrying In A Humanist Ceremony – And A Real Humanist Wedding To Boot
A Humanist Wedding Ceremony – Choice It’s perhaps hard to believe, but only half a century ago the choices of wedding ceremony available to marrying couples were very limited indeed – you either headed to your local Church or other place of worship, or to the Register Office. Today, in England and Wales, we can […]