Whether you’re planning an Easter wedding or simply want to make some Easter themed cupcakes these super cute, easy cupcake decoration ideas are the perfect, beginner friendly, DIY!
Pile them high as a spring/Easter wedding cupcake tower as an alternative wedding cake idea, or box them up individually and add to each of your place settings as edible favours. While some wedding favours can get forgotten with the excitement of the day, edible favours are sure to be remembered!
Or just make some to eat! Any reason to eat mini eggs is a winner around here!
You will need (links marked * are affiliate links – we get a small amount of commission from Amazon at no additional cost to you.):
Turning your “just dinner” into a moment this Valentine’s Day! 🌹...And it’s easier than you think!
I love a napkin fold. Never once has it failed to get noticed at an event I’ve hosted – often guests don’t even want to unfold the napkin to use it, they want to take it home with them! Which, ok, defeats the life’s purpose of the napkin…but the napkin will get over it.
An origami napkin shows effort, that you took time and thought for your guests beyond the expected. They came for the food and the company, but it’s the unexpected elements that are the memorable, the talking points, the ones that make people feel special.
Clearly, Valentine’s Day is an obvious one for going that extra mile for your special dinner guest (or your Palentines), and a classic rose is the perfect addition to your tablescape. Our napkin roses can be made with either a paper or cloth napkin – we’re using a 33cm² paper napkin. It doesn’t even matter if the ones you have aren’t the same colour on both sides (ours are pink and white!), we’ll show you how to make sure the main colour you want ends up being the dominant one at the end.
Watch: How to Fold a Napkin Rose (Paper & Fabric)
This YouTube tutorial is in real-time, with step-by-step audio instructions (if you’re looking for a quicker version, just for a recap, we also have a Short available on our channel):
Napkin Roses are Perfect For:
Valentine’s Day dinners
Anniversary celebrations
Wedding or engagement party tables
Romantic restaurant-style setups
No glue. No tools. No complicated origami energy. Just simple folds and instant table romance.
Styling Tips for Your Napkin Roses
Once you’ve mastered the fold, here are a few easy ways to style your napkin roses for extra impact:
🌿 Place the rose on top of the plate for a clean, elegant look
🍽️ Tuck the rose inside a glass for a restaurant-style vibe
💌 Add a handwritten note or name card under each rose
🕯️ Pair with candles and soft lighting for full romance mode
🌹 Mix napkin colours (red, blush, white) for visual interest
Small details = big mood.
Alternative Napkin Folding Ideas
If roses aren’t your vibe, our tutorials don’t stop there! Check out our YouTube playlist, ranging from cutlery pockets to lotus flowers:
Having a go? Tag us @bridesociety_uk in your photos over on Instagram, we’d love to see what you got up to!
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve turned our attention to, what might be, one of the cutest gift ideas. And bonus points that it won’t cost too much either. If you and your partner are a fan of a photo booth, you might have a selection of photo strips around the house, put away in drawers or boxes.
But what better way to display your photo booth photos than with this cute DIY gift idea.
Personalise your hoop with a meaningful message, your names, a special date, or even embroider some of your favourite things to add extra decoration to the fabric.
Not forgetting the main theme of our blog and Youtube channel, weddings, we also think they’d be a great addition to your reception tables. If you have multiple photo strips, why not turn them into table numbers?! An easy way to add a personal touch to your table decor.
You will need: (links marked * are affiliate links – we get a small amount of commission from Amazon at no additional cost to you.)
Your photobooth photos
Embroidery hoop large enough (we used an 8″ hoop similar to this one*)
🇨🇦 Vancouver, Canada might just be the most romantic city we’re not talking about enough…and it has honeymoon written all over it.
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There are cities that impress you, and then there are cities that quietly win you over. Vancouver does the former, and then just keeps on giving! It doesn’t shout about itself. It simply turns up with mountains, water, brilliant food and that relaxed, outdoorsy West Coast confidence… and suddenly you’re wondering why you don’t live there (very seriously a question we ask ourselves every time we head back to the airport!).
We’ve uploaded a new travel YouTube vlog, taking you along on one of our favourite trips to Vancouver as a couple – sharing the spots we genuinely love, the touristy bits we think are worth their moment, and the slower, more romantic activities that make this city so unforgettable.
Why Vancouver is the perfect Destination for Couples
For context: I’m British, my husband is Canadian, and we live in the UK. Vancouver has become a home away from home for us, a place we return to often and somehow never get bored of.
What makes it so ideal for couples (and honeymooners!) is the balance. Vancouver gives you everythingyou’d want from a major city – great shopping, a vast array of restaurants, skyline views, buzz, all while also surrounding you with mountains, woodlands and calm, tranquil water. One minute you’re strolling city streets picking outfits for your next romantic dinner, the next you’re walking hand-in-hand on a peaceful trail soaking in some precious time together. No matter what your ‘thing’ is, Vancouver has it.
What We Cover in the Video
This is Vancouver as we experience it, no big plans, no stressful itineraries. A taste of what Vancouver has to offer honeymooners to help you decide if this is the destination for you. It’s a gentle hint as to how you might like to spend your time as a couple to have you feeling relaxed and like you’ve had a taste of what Canada is about.
You can expect:
🌳 Scenic walks and trail routes perfect for couples (the sort where no specialist equipment is necessary)
☕️ Cosy food stops and places to pause (important)
👀 The touristy highlights that are actually worth seeing
🇨🇦 Tips on what not to miss if you want a true Canadian experience
It’s the kind of trip where you walk a lot, eat well, stop constantly for views, and feel like you’re doing something good for your soul.
Is This Trip Right for You?
This video (and Vancouver in general) is perfect if you’re:
💍 Planning a honeymoon to Vancouver, BC
💑 Visiting Canada as a couple for the first time
🌲 Looking for romantic things to do, like scenic trail walks
✈️ Dreaming of a trip that has a bit of everything (because why should you have to decide on just one thing?!)
Whether you’re newly married, planning an anniversary trip, or simply want a destination that feels special without being overwhelming, Vancouver delivers.
It’s the 2nd January, which means that if you’re getting married in 2026, you can now say “We’re getting married this year!“.
And a HUGE congratulations if you got engaged over the festive period! It’s a really exciting time to be at the start of your wedding planning journey, so welcome, and hope you find Bride Society helpful in planning your special day. We now have a massive library of videos sharing wedding advice, inspiration, DIY tutorials but if there’s something you can’t find on our Youtube channel/blog, let us know and we’ll be happy to create a video on that topic!
As we’re now in 2026, what better way to start the New Year (and possible new engagement) than by sharing our wedding trend predictions for the upcoming year.
What do you think of our predictions? Are you including any of these in your wedding? We’d love to hear about your plans, let us know in the comments below!
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Thank You for Being Part of Our Wedding Planning Society
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As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to every couple who has watched, commented on, and supported our YouTube channel this year. Being part of your wedding planning journey is something we feel genuinely honoured to be included in and we’re so grateful to share this exciting season of life with you.
Whether you’re newly engaged, knee-deep in wedding planning, or just starting to dream about your big day, we hope our videos have helped make the process a little clearer, calmer, and more enjoyable.
Feeling the Love this Christmas
We know wedding planning can sometimes feel overwhelming, what with all the budgeting, timelines, guest lists and seating plans…BUT we’re here to remind you, it’s ok to take a break and put down the calculator for a moment and truly enjoy this Christmas-time with your fiancé(e). Get mushy and be in your feels!
A Thank You From Us to You
Our YouTube community has grown to over 10K this past year thanks to your support, and we’re incredibly thankful for every view, comment, and kind word. It’s an honour to help couples navigate one of the most meaningful moments of their lives.
If you haven’t already, you can watch our Christmas message video here, where we personally share our thanks and send our festive wishes to you directly.
See You in January!
We’re signing off for the remainder of the year to focus on eating mince pies, but we’ll be back on the 2nd of January with fresh wedding planning content, practical advice for engaged couples, and plenty of inspiration to help you plan your big day with confidence.
If you’re getting married in 2026/7 now is the perfect time to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
Wishing You a Wonderful Christmas
From all of us here, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season. May it be filled with love, laughter, matching pyjamas and special moments together.
Thank you again for being part of this community – we can’t wait to support you even more in the year ahead.
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Following on from our Newlyweds Gift Guide last week, we’re turning our attentions to the very first activity of Christmas morning (in our house anyway), Christmas stockings! If you’re filling a stocking for your other half this Christmas but unsure what to put in it, our Stocking Filler Gift Guide is here to help!
Our Christmas Stocking Gift Guide full of fun, useful and personal items to inspire you, and hopefully a tat-free zone! We’re aiming for small, stocking stuffers that are actually wanted/consumable, rather than super novelty items likely to clutter up the house going in to the New Year.
We’ve capped all the items at £25 or less, though the majority are at much lower price points so hopefully there are items that work for all budgets.
👇 Shop the Gifts Featured in This Video:
Links marked with an * are affiliate links – this means we get a small amount of commission if you go on to purchase items through this link, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work! Prices correct as of time of posting (Dec 1st, 2025), in order of appearance:
📌 View all our Christmas picks on our dedicated Pinterest board
We hope you found this helpful! Please feel free to share it or leave a comment with your favourite stocking filler idea. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for a newly married couple or, if you’re a newlywed looking for a meaningful gift for your spouse, check out our 2025 Best Newlyweds’ Christmas Gifts video gift guide.
If you’re searching for the best Christmas gifts for newlyweds in 2025, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re buying for a newly married couple or you’re a newlywed looking for a meaningful Christmas gift for your spouse,our guide is packed with thoughtful, fun, and practical ideas they’ll love, from romantic keepsakes to useful home items and experience-based gifts.
🎁 Christmas Gift Shopping Tips for Newlyweds Matter
A couple’s first few years of marriage are (potentially) full of new routines, building a home together, and, if not already the first two, creating special memories. Christmas gifts that support this season of life, whether sentimental, practical, or just a bit of fun, can make this first Christmas as a married couple feel even more special.
We of course have our own specific gift suggestions, but as a general guide to get your gifting juices flowing…the best gifts for newlyweds in 2025 tend to fall into a few categories:
Romantic gifts as after all, they’re at peak bliss right now, so lean into that
Practical home & entertaining gifts if they’re setting up home or maybe due an upgrade from the student holdovers they brought into the house with them
Experience gifts that help them create new memories and have fun together
Personalised or keepsake gifts that give a nod to their recent wedding
We cover all of these in our YouTube video and you can shop them below as well…
🎄 Our Top Newlywed Christmas Gift Ideas for 2025
Here’s a preview of some of our featured gifts. These are perfect whether you’re gifting as friends/family to the newlyweds in your life, or as a new spouse!
👇 Shop the Gifts Featured in This Video:
Links marked with an * are affiliate links – this means we get a small amount of commission if you go on to purchase items through this link, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work! Prices correct as of time of posting (Nov. 21st, 2025), in order of appearance:
📌 View all our Christmas picks on our dedicated Pinterest board
🎅 Stress-free Christmas
If this is your first Christmas together as a married couple, it can feel like an added pressure to find the perfect gift, we get it…and we’ve got you covered! Be gone that gnawing feeling in the stomach that your gifting is going to disappoint and lead to a post-Christmas trip back to the shops with the receipt. Whether you want something romantic, practical, or experiential, the ideas in this guide will help you choose something meaningful and memorable, and allow you to continue in your bubble of wedded bliss.
We hope you found this helpful! Please feel free to share it or leave a comment with your favourite newlywed gift idea (or a Wishlist hint!)! And there’s still a Stocking Gift Guide to come, so check back soon!
How to make personalised felt Christmas wreath decorations/place settings
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Felt tree decorations are super popular right now, you can pretty much get anything in felt form. Plus they’re pet and child-proof on your Christmas tree, but who says they can’t be a part of your Big Day too?!
Make personalised Christmas wreath place settings with us that double up as decorations your guests can add to their own Christmas trees! Place settings and wedding favours all in one!
A fun festive activity for your Christmas Day guests to add that personal touch to your Christmas table, or, if you’re planning for your Christmas (hopefully 2026 as time is running out this year) wedding, our advice is to start WELL in advance if you’re DIY-ing for all of your guests. Wedding DIYs always take longer than you think!
Don’t want to stitch the names? Use a fabric marker instead to write your guests’ names on the banner.
If you’re planning a Halloween wedding (or even just a spooky-chic party), we’ve got the perfect DIY project to make your decor boo-tifully unforgettable! This week’s Cricut tutorial shows you how to create a dramatic wedding selfie mirror with the words “Love at First Fright”, complete with eerie vinyl blood drips and a cauldron of fluttering 3D paper bats for good measure. 🦇
Whether you’re a Cricut beginner or a seasoned DIY bride, this project is simple, stylish, and guaranteed to have your guests lined up waiting to take photos.
💀 Why a Halloween Wedding Mirror?
A selfie mirror is such a fun feature for your wedding or event, guests love it! It’s an easy way to capture fun (and spooky) memories, and gives your guests an opportunity to showcase their outfits/fancy dress.
This version gives the classic idea a Halloween twist: gothic elegance with a hint of playful horror. By using removable vinyl, you can decorate your mirror without permanently altering it (Cricut state that their removable vinyl can be left in situ for up two years without leaving residue) ideal if you’ve thrifted a vintage frame or plan to reuse it after the wedding.
✂️ What You’ll Learn in This Cricut Tutorial
In this week’s Bride Society YouTube tutorial, we’ll walk you through:
How to import images into Cricut Design Space
Adding and manipulating text to create your own spooky slogan
Cutting removable vinyl (great for mirrors and glass) where window cling isn’t an option
How to apply vinyl cleanly to a mirror without bubbles or wrinkles
Styling your Halloween wedding selfie mirror with 3D bats for extra spook
🕸️ Styling Ideas for Your Halloween Wedding Mirror
Once your Love at First Fright mirror is complete, here are a few ways to style it at your venue:
Entrance display: Welcome guests with a frightfully fun message as they arrive.
Photo booth station: Pair the mirror with candles, pumpkins, florals, and moody lighting.
Bar or dessert table decor: Add a hint of Halloween magic to your reception space.
Home decor: Keep it after the wedding as a gothic-chic keepsake!
💍 For DIY Brides Who Love to Create
At Bride Society, we love helping creative brides bring their wedding visions to life, especially when they’re bold enough to make it spooky! This Cricut vinyl project is simple, affordable, and totally customisable for your theme.
If you love all things spooky (but still want your wedding to feel elegant), a Halloween wedding theme is the perfect way to blend romance and mystery. Think rich autumn colours, candlelight, dark florals… and just a touch of playful gothic magic.
And what better way to tie it all together than with your own DIY 3D bat decorations made using a Cricut machine? This cauldron of paper bats are easy to make, affordable, and endlessly versatile – whether you want to transform your reception space, photo booth backdrop, or even a wedding selfie mirror (more to come on this!).
Also, can we take a moment to appreciate the collective noun for a group of bats, cauldron!
🦇 DIY Cricut Project: 3D Bats for Your Wedding Decor
Want to bring your Halloween wedding theme to life? Our latest YouTube tutorial shows you exactly how to make your own 3D bats with Cricut – the perfect project for Cricut beginners!
These little bats are perfect for:
Backdrop magic: Create a dramatic ceremony backdrop by layering bats of different sizes across a wall or curtain.
Ceiling swarm: Hang them from fishing wire for a floating-bat illusion above your dance floor.
Table decor: Scatter smaller bats among candles, pumpkins, or floral arrangements.
Stationery styling: Use mini versions to decorate your seating plan, place cards, or menus.
Black card – we used Cricut’s Kraft Board: https://amzn.to/4niFQPp*
Cricut Fine Point Blade (usually included with the Cricut Maker machine): https://bit.ly/2KONzF7
LightGrip Mat: https://amzn.to/3NtQcxs*
NB. This video is not made in association with Cricut. Some materials listed above are Amazon Affiliate links, these are clearly marked by an asterisk* where applicable. This means we get a small amount of commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you.
Having a go? We’d love to see what your cauldron of bats get up to! 📸 Tag us on Instagram:@bridesociety_uk
Although the traditional guestbook of an actual book, with large blank pages ready to be filled with emotional messages from your closest friends and family is often cherished, it’s not something that could be put on display, or necessarily regularly looked at after the Big Day is over. You might be thinking of an alternative (or even additional) style of guestbook that can be put on display as a reminder of everyone who celebrated with you on your special day. Along the lines of the popular ‘fingerprint’ guestbook, our Autumn Leaves Guestbook, could be what you’re looking for. Especially if you’re marrying at this time of year!
Ask your guests to ‘leaf’ a mark on each of the autumnal leaves on your wedding guestbook tree. It’s very simple to make with just a few materials (mainly card, paper and patience to cut out all the leaves!)
Customise as you wish with the colours of the leaves, whether you freehand draw the tree or choose to trace or print one. And choose the details you want to add at the bottom of your guestbook. We’ve used stamps and an inkpad, but you may prefer the look of a printed message or handwritten.
You will need:
A thick piece of cardboard for the base of your guestbook
Thin card/paper in a variety of colours
Pencil
Scissors
Glue stick
Letter stamps and an ink pad
Ask your guests to write their names, initials or a (short) message on each of the leaves and you’ll soon have a tree full of your friends’ and family’s words ready to be put on display.
Any questions? Leave them in the comments below. Giving it a go? We’d love to see your creations, tag us in your photos over on Instagram.
Follow & Explore More DIY Ideas: Find more rustic wedding décor, seasonal crafts, and behind-the-scenes tips on our other platforms through our LinkTree:
How to Make a Rustic Napkin Ring & Fold an Autumnal Leaf Napkin
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Planning a rustic autumn wedding or a cozy fall gathering? 🍂 One of the easiest ways to create a warm, inviting atmosphere is through your table décor, and nothing makes a bigger impact than the little details your guests will notice up close.
In our latest YouTube tutorial, we’ll show you how to make your own DIY napkin ring and fold a napkin into a beautiful leaf design. This simple project adds a personal, handmade touch to your wedding tablescape while keeping costs low. Whether you’re hosting a fall barn wedding, a Thanksgiving dinner, or a rustic engagement party, this idea is perfect for anyone who loves those autumnal cosy vibes (hello PSL season!).
Why You’ll Love This DIY
Budget-Friendly: Use affordable, easy-to-find materials for a stylish look.
Beginner-Friendly: No advanced craft skills needed – simple step-by-step instructions.
Seasonal & Stylish: The leaf fold captures the essence of autumn, while the custom napkin ring ties the look together beautifully.
With just a few supplies and a little creativity, you can elevate your wedding tables from ordinary to unforgettable. Your guests will be amazed by the details, and you’ll love how easy it is to pull off this rustic fall look!
💛 Share Your Creations! We’d love to see how your napkin rings and leaf folds turn out. If you try this DIY, tag us in your photos on social media so we can sneak a peek at your beautiful tablescapes! 🌿✨
📲 Follow & Explore More DIY Ideas: Find more rustic wedding décor, seasonal crafts, and behind-the-scenes tips on our other platforms through our LinkTree:
While you may have decided and planned for your bouquet and the bouquets for your bridesmaids, a bouquet might not be quite right for the younger members of your wedding party. That’s where a flower wand comes in! A magical wand, perfect for floating down the aisle in the hands of a flower girl/boy.
Our DIY Flower Wand Tutorial uses faux flowers, so it’s an ideal wedding project that can be made way in advance. No DIY stress here! Choose the faux flowers and ribbon to match the colours of your wedding, and it will tie in beautifully.
You will need:
Wooden dowel – we used a dowel 30cm in length
Flexible wire (we used 2mm aluminium floral wire)
Twine
Faux flowers
Hot glue gun
Ribbon
N.B. Please be careful when using the hot glue gun as the glue may burn your skin if you come into contact with it before it sets.
We’d love to see if you decide to create your very own flower wands. Tag us in your photos over on Instagram.
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Learn how to make a digital wedding invitation in Canva. Step-by-step tutorial with text edits, animations, transitions & QR code – PLUS sharing tips!
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If you’re in your engaged era, congratulations! Assuming you can agree on the design, one of the many exciting steps in planning your wedding is reaching the milestone of sending out your invitations – then it’s REALLY happening!
Instead of going the traditional paper route, many savvy couples are choosing digital wedding invitations – they’re eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and easy to share online – an added bonus if you need to reach guests that live abroad, or on relatively short notice.
We are obsessed with using Canva for all things wedding (not an Ad., we just love it!), a user-friendly, online graphic design platform…with thousands of templates to get you started. In our latest tutorial, we’re showing you how to make a digital wedding evite in Canva – complete with personalised text, animations, transitions, and even a QR code for RSVPs. We’ll also walk you through how to download / share your design so it’s ready to send straight to your guests.
Whether you’re creating a save-the-date or a wedding invitation, this animatedCanva invitation tutorialwill help you design something beautiful & exciting to capture your guests’ attention, with zero stress!
Why Choose a Digital Wedding Invitation?
Eco-Friendly: No paper, printing, or postage = less waste.
Budget-Friendly: Skip the printing costs and posting fees.
Instant Delivery: Share via email, text, or even drop it into that family-chat WhatsApp.
Interactive, Easy RSVPs: Include a QR code that links to your wedding website or RSVP form.
Step-by-Step: How to Create a Digital Wedding Evite in Canva(we talk through exactly ‘how’ to do all of this in our YouTube tutorial!)
💡 Pro Tip: Canva is free to use, and you don’t need any design skills, just follow these simple steps. (That said, there are also some very fun Pro features that we use in the YouTube tutorial too!)
1. Choosing Your Canva Wedding Invitation Template
Browse hundreds of designs and pick one that matches your wedding style, whether that’s rustic, modern, boho, classic, or something in-between! (We promise, once you get past this step of agreeing on just one of their templates, the stressful part is over!)
2. Personalise the Text
Replace the sample names with your names (reminder: we demo exactly how to do all of this in our YouTube tutorial).
Update the wedding date, time and location. Not forgetting to add your RSVP deadline!
Keep your text simple and clear, your guests should get all the key details at a glance. You can always include any additional information you want to share in the email you send with the evite, or on your wedding website.
3. Add Animations and Transitions
Select the text or element you want to animate, and click Animate in the top menu.
Choose from simple fades, slides, or elegant typewriter effects.
For multi-page designs, use Page Transitions to make your invite flow like a pro!
4. Insert a QR Code for RSVPs
In the left-hand menu, click Elements → QR Code.
Paste in your RSVP form link or wedding website address.
Canva will generate a scannable code your guests can use to RSVP in seconds.
5. Export and Share Your Evite
When you’re both happy with your design, click Share in the top-right menu.
Then either: Download →MP4 video.
OR, Share → Public view link.
Send it instantly via email, text, WhatsApp, or upload it to your wedding website.
Watch the Full Canva Wedding Invitation Tutorial
Want to see the full process step-by-step? We’ve created a YouTube video that walks you through all these stages, from editing a Canva template to sharing your finished digital invite.
👉 Watch the tutorial on YouTube here:
So, grab your fiancé(e), pour a glass of *insert your beverage of choice*, and have fun designing your evite together. Your guests will love it…and you’ll love how easy it is. 💍✨
