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How to Choose an Engagement Ring: the 2024 Guide

How to Choose an Engagement Ring: the 2024 Guide

Engagement rings: they’re a high-value purchase – not just (or necessarily) in terms of cash but also emotional weight, too. So we’re laying down our best advice for how to choose an engagement ring. If this is a question you’re asking, we have engagement ring-designing and shopping tips, advice and real-talk.

What are wedding ninja vows

What Are Ninja Vows at a Wedding?

Ever heard of ninja vows? They're a fun and alternative approach to traditional wedding vows where you can literally put words into your partner's mouth.

The Ultimate Wine Guide For Every Wedding Season: What Wines To Serve (And How Much)

The Ultimate Wine Guide For Every Wedding Season: What Wines To Serve (And How Much)

Sure, weddings are first and foremost about love but they’re also about showing guests a good time and there’s a fair assumption that there will be wine served – and plenty of it. Hence we’ve put together our ultimate wine guide that covers what wines are most suited to the season you’re getting married in and how to calculate how much wine you will need to ensure no one is left feeling thirsty.

OPINION: Does The ‘Wedding Tax’ Actually Exist? Yes (And No)

OPINION: Does The ‘Wedding Tax’ Actually Exist? Yes (And No)

Something you should know about the wedding industry: it’s full of legends. Not people who want to skim off the top of their couples. Here we shed light on why the wedding tax is a myth.

Planning An Outdoor Wedding? Read This.

Planning An Outdoor Wedding? Read This.

What could be more romantic and magical than an open-air soiree with your loved ones? Outdoor weddings are hard to top – if the conditions are right. Read on to learn how to choose the location and timing of your alfresco wedding, along with a host of other top tips.

Get Wed: The Wedding Planning Book for Zero Regrets

Get Wed: The Wedding Planning Book for Zero Regrets

If you’re looking the best wedding planning book on the market*, Get Wed is your tome. It’s more of a must-have tool for any couple wanting to know how to plan a wedding that says ‘this is us’ (*biased but well-researched opinion).

What To Do If You’re Second-Guessing Your Wedding Dress

What To Do If You’re Second-Guessing Your Wedding Dress

We love pizza but if we were to eat it everyday, the infatuation we have for this classic culinary delight would fade pretty fast. It’s the same with wedding dresses – you look at the same garment every day for months and it eventually becomes less palatable. If you’re second-guessing your wedding dress, you must read this.

Will Wedding Venues Negotiate Price?

Will Wedding Venues Negotiate Price?

Weddings are notoriously expensive, and at time when many couples are feeling financially pinched (or otherwise just a bit baffled by the sums), it reasons that they’re curious to know: will wedding venues negotiate price? Here’s our response.

How To Plan A Pet-Friendly Wedding

How To Plan A Pet-Friendly Wedding

You know what they say about people and their pets (loyal companion, best friend etc.). It’s a relationship like no other and for many engaged couples, planning a pet-friendly wedding feels like a logical choice. If this is you, here’s some things to consider.

Why Is Wedding Planning Stressful?

Why Is Wedding Planning Stressful?

When it comes to wedding planning, the stakes are sky high. You’ve got one shot to pull off THE best day of your life. Yikes. It’s a lot of pressure – even Bridechillas often crack. Here we provide some insights around why wedding planning is stressful and some practical strategies to cope.

Are Wedding Planners Worth It?

Are Wedding Planners Worth It?

Some people light up when they see a long to-do list. Others look for the nearest escape. But the decision of whether wedding planners are worth it isn’t just to do with your personality type. Let’s dive a little deeper.

Non-traditional things I did at my wedding

Non-traditional things I did at my wedding

As human beings, we’re wired to want to fit in. It can feel hard to step away from “normal” wedding traditions, but as one bride discovered, it can also be very liberating. Read on to discover what non-traditional things Sophie Jay Nelson incorporated into her wedding day.

A pep talk for any person planning on wearing a wedding dress, ever.

A pep talk for any person planning on wearing a wedding dress, ever.

It’s not shocking that you might feel a decent-sized amount of self-imposed pressure when it comes to choosing a wedding dress. We hope that this little bit of retrospective musing from a past bride (and Wedshed co-founder) might help temper the stakes.

Planning A Marquee Wedding? Here’s What You Need To Know.

Planning A Marquee Wedding? Here’s What You Need To Know.

Planning a marquee wedding? Good for you. It’s a great way to create a practical and completely customised space but it’s worth knowing a few things before you dive in. Here’s some tips from people in the biz.

How to Overcome Social Media Pressure When Planning Your Wedding

How to Overcome Social Media Pressure When Planning Your Wedding

Social media has is perks when it comes to wedding planning but it also has its pitfalls. For engaged couples, there’s a subliminal message that their wedding should look a certain way, which can create a lot of confusion and overwhelm. Here are some tips on how to stay in your own ‘lane’ when planning a wedding in the age of social media.

A Wedding Checklist: Tasks and Timings

A Wedding Checklist: Tasks and Timings

A question we get asked a lot is when to do what (book a celebrant, send out invites, start dress shopping etc). So we created a wedding checklist and timeline to help you keep everything on track.

Kids At Weddings: Nine Ways To Keep Them Entertained

Kids At Weddings: Nine Ways To Keep Them Entertained

Kids at weddings bring an extra level of joy, laughter and cuteness that nothing else compares to. They’re also… sometimes tricky (to put it politely). If you’ve chosen to invite kids to your wedding, here are some tips on how to keep them entertained so that everyone (including the parents) can enjoy the day.

DEAR DM: Do We Need To Invite Partners We Don’t Know To Our Wedding?

DEAR DM: Do We Need To Invite Partners We Don’t Know To Our Wedding?

What’s the etiquette around weddings and plus ones? Is it okay not to include partners you don’t know on your wedding guest list? Find our thoughts on this here.

DIY Wedding Bar: How to Set Up a DIY Budget-Friendly Drinks Station

DIY Wedding Bar: How to Set Up a DIY Budget-Friendly Drinks Station

For couples, serving tasty beverages at their wedding is a surefire way to guarantee a good time. After all, it’s the ultimate social lubricant. If your intention is to set up a DIY wedding bar however, read this first.

DEAR DM: How Do We Accept Money For Our Wedding From Parents Without Feeling Like There Are Strings Attached?

DEAR DM: How Do We Accept Money For Our Wedding From Parents Without Feeling Like There Are Strings Attached?

How do you graciously accept money from parents who want to contribute to your wedding, and also put in some boundaries so that your day still feels like it’s yours. Here we unpack how we’d navigate this delicate situation.

Nine Reasons Why Engaged Couples Are Choosing Not to Have a Wedding Party

Nine Reasons Why Engaged Couples Are Choosing Not to Have a Wedding Party

Are bridesmaids/men and groomsmen/women a thing of the past? Not quite, but we’re seeing more and more couples choose to go it alone. Here are nine reasons why engaged couples are choosing not to have a wedding party.

60% of grooms are “lazy”: why getting married is still a bride’s job

60% of grooms are “lazy”: why getting married is still a bride’s job

Is wedding planning a “bride’s job”? We polled and perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s brides that are expected to carry most of the load (we’re talking in cisgender het partnerships here). Is this a problem? What can we do to change it? Read on and find out.

17 Clever Ways To Save Money On A Wedding

17 Clever Ways To Save Money On A Wedding

The hard and obvious truth? Weddings often cost a pretty penny. But don’t panic – we’ve got some practical and actually realistic ways to save yourself cash so that life can go on post-party.

Changing Your Name After Marriage? Here’s a Life Admin Checklist

Changing Your Name After Marriage? Here’s a Life Admin Checklist

Planning on changing your name after marriage and looking to find an (ahem) extensive list of places where you’ll need to register your new alias? Your ultimate marriage name change checklist awaits.