I Love You More Than…

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Beginner’s Cricut Tutorial: Valentine’s Day Mug

If you know me, you’ll know the way to my heart is through Starbucks, basically anything Starbucks related will do.  It’s just my thing and has been for a solid 18 years now (I just had to do the maths on that and am now slightly freaked out by how I could possibly be old enough for it to have been that long!), so you know you’re in safe waters with this one (P.S. it is also my birthday this week…I’ll just leave that there).

A Starbucks gift card is of course always a strong gifting life choice, but if you’re looking for something a tad more personal that will come with a stack more brownie points, then it’s time to pull out the Cricut! Our, “I love you more than…[x]…maybe” coffee cup design will win the heart of any tea/coffee-lover in your life this Valentine’s/Palentine’s Day.  Now, this is hard for me, but I will commit to writing this, here on my little corner of the internet to be seen for the rest of time…you can use any mug or cup with smooth sides for this tutorial, it does not have to be a Starbucks cup [coughs].  Ok, quickly moving past that…

Today’s Cricut tutorial is suitable for absolute beginners starting out on their Cricut learning curve.  So please fear not if this is you!  We’ve got you!  We’ll take you through step-by-step how to create the design (which of course can be adapted to your wording of choice) in Cricut Design Space, then how to cut and ultimately apply the vinyl to your mug/cup.  You can find the time stamps for each of these sections in the description box under the video over on YouTube.

Here’s what we used:

• Reuseable Cup of choice (…ours is from Starbucks)

• Cricut Maker* (other Cricut machines can also be used)

• Fine Point Blade (usually included with the Cricut Maker machine)

• StandardGrip Mat

• Cricut Basic Tool Set

• Transfer Tape

• Cricut Premium Vinyl, Dark Red* (similar to what we used)

• Cricut Premium Vinyl, Tulip (similar to what we used)

(*Affiliate links – we get a small percentage of the profits made through our referrals.)

If you’re in Canada, you can find the vinyl here: https://bit.ly/3BbWIRu and https://bit.ly/34KfWS3

USA: https://bit.ly/3HFPjfC and https://bit.ly/3HCnTau

Got any questions or video requests? Leave them in the comments below and we’ll do our best to help. Tell us how you got on and tag us in your photos over on Instagram: @bridesociety_uk, we’d love to see what you chose to do with yours (yes, even if it wasn’t using a Starbucks cup!).  

Looking for more content like this? Check out this playlist.

NB. This video is not made in association with any third party.  All affiliate links are clearly marked*.

Happy Valentine’s / Palentine’s Day!

Love, Rebecca & Laura at Bride Society x

Something a Bit Different

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How to Tie Multiway Dresses | Knots, Twists and Cross Over

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Welcome to the fourth and final instalment of our Multiway Month. So far we’ve shown you how to tie classic, one shoulder, halterneck and bardot styles and this week we’ve got some styles that don’t quite fit in those categories. Something a bit different!

We’ve got knots and twists and cross overs, so there’s sure to be a style perfect for your bridesmaids!

You can find time stamps in the video description box to jump ahead to a particular style. Plus, check out the ‘Multiway Dress’ playlist if you’ve missed our first three videos in this series.

Want to find out more about Steph’s luxury multiway dresses and what The Secret Bridesmaid has to offer? You can find her via their website here & Instagram here.

Thanks again to Steph from The Secret Bridesmaid for collaborating with us on this video series, it was a lot of fun to work with you again. We really hope you all find the videos helpful!

Want to see even more style ideas? Let us know in the comments.

What was your favourite style? Join us on Instagram, we’d love to see how you tied yours!

– Bride Society

Give us a Shimmy!

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How to Tie Multiway Dresses | Bardot & Halterneck

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We’re back with our third instalment in this mini series of ‘how to tie multiway dresses’, and this time we’re all about Halterneck and Bardot styles.

As we’ve been editing these videos and looking through the photos, I’ve continued to be amazed at how many distinct ways there are to tie one piece of fabric (it’s seriously impressive)! And yes, I was there on the day, but in my defence, I was the one in the dresses so couldn’t really see what was happening – it’s been a pleasant revelation since the filming day! And there’s even more to come!

If you’re just joining us, here’s what has gone down so far…We asked the pros, aka Steph from The Secret Bridesmaid, and brought you ‘Multiway Month’ – 4 weeks of instructional videos showing you how to tie her Luxury Multiway Dresses in some of her favourite styles. We kicked things off with ‘The Classic’, next we brought you some Greek goddess ‘One-Shoulder’ styles and now we’re here with her uber elegant ‘Halterneck and Bardot’ looks! So whether you fancy showing a cheeky bit of shoulder to shimmy the night away or maybe you’re more about an elegant neckline with some almost regal vibes, this week’s video might have just what you’re looking for…

You can find time stamps in the video description box to jump ahead to a particular style & don’t forget to subscribe whilst you’re here, so you don’t miss the next instalment of ‘Multiway Month’ as there is still more to come! Plus, check out the ‘Multiway Dress’ playlist if you’ve missed our first two videos in this series.

Tip: Mix styles to suit each bridesmaid so they feel comfortable and match colours for a coordinated look.

Want to find out more about Steph’s luxury multiway dresses and what The Secret Bridesmaid has to offer? You can find her via their website here & Instagram here.

Thanks again to Steph from The Secret Bridesmaid for collaborating with us on this video series, it was a lot of fun to work with you again. We really hope you guys find them helpful!

Want to see even more style ideas? Let us know in the comments.

What was your favourite style? Join us on Instagram, we’d love to see how you tied yours!

–Rebecca & Laura at Bride Society

No Chips on These Shoulders

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How to Tie Multiway Dresses | One Shoulder

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Welcome to week two of Multiway Month! We’re back with Steph from The Secret Bridesmaid to bring you even more ways to tie her Luxury Multiway dresses. This week we’re going ‘One Shoulder’! From Grecian Goddess to keyhole details, Steph’s showing us some of her favourite one shoulder styles. If you missed last week’s video, we kicked off our video series with some ‘Classic’ styles.

You can find time stamps in the video description box to jump ahead to a particular style & don’t forget to subscribe whilst you’re there. You don’t want to miss the next instalment of ‘Multiway Month’ as there is LOTS more to come!

Want to find out more about Steph’s luxury multiway dresses and what The Secret Bridesmaid has to offer? You can find her via their website here & Instagram here.

Thanks again to the lovely Steph from The Secret Bridesmaid for collaborating with us on this video series, it was a lot of fun to work with you again and we really hope you guys find them helpful! Want to see even more style ideas? Let us know in the comments.

What was your favourite style? Join us on Instagram, we’d love to see how you tied yours!

–Rebecca & Laura at Bride Society

It’s a Classic!

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How to Tie Multiway Dresses | Classic

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When it comes to styling multiway dresses, the sky is pretty much the limit.  However, if like me you love the concept of multiway dresses but have no idea where to start and would probably end up looking like a bowl of spaghetti without clear guidance, then you’ve come to the right place!  We’ve asked the pros and we’re here with Steph from The Secret Bridesmaid, to bring you ‘Multiway Month’ – 4 weeks of instructional videos showing you how to tie her Luxury Multiway Dresses in some of her favourite styles, kicking off this week with ‘The Classic’.  Yep, you get more than just our two faces for the next few weeks!

But we couldn’t just leave it there…we’ve given you a few different ways to put an extra twist on that ultimate classic look. You can find time stamps in the video description box to jump ahead to a particular style & don’t forget to subscribe whilst you’re here, so you don’t miss the next instalment of ‘Multiway Month’ as there is LOTS more to come!

Top tip: a second pair of hands will be infinitely helpful!  Bride tribe teamwork required!

Want to find out more about Steph’s luxury multiway dresses and what The Secret Bridesmaid has to offer? You can find her via their website here & Instagram here.

Thanks again to the lovely Steph from The Secret Bridesmaid for collaborating with us on this video series, it was a lot of fun to work with you again and we really hope you guys find them helpful! Want to see even more style ideas? Let us know in the comments.

What was your favourite style? Join us on Instagram, we’d love to see how you tied yours!

–Rebecca & Laura at Bride Society

Glue Guns at the Ready!

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DIY Wedding Essentials

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Happy New Year!

We’re back from eating copious amounts of festive food and spending maybe a little bit too much time on the sofa!
2022 couples you can say you’re getting married THIS year!

And if there was a proposal over the festive season, CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to our little corner of the internet, where we hope to inspire, help and answer any of your wedding planning dilemmas! We have an ever growing collection of videos to work your way through, but if there is anything specific you’d like to see from us, please leave us a comment either below or over on Youtube or Instagram.

We’re kicking off 2022 with a video aimed at all you crafty couples who are planning on DIY-ing all or part of your wedding. Whether it’s just because you love to get stuck in, or a way to make your budget stretch a bit further, wedding DIYs can really add some personalised flair to your wedding day.

We’re talking through some of our essential tools and equipment for your DIY wedding, from the budget friendly (i.e. things you may already have lying around the house!) to the budget busting. Everything we think would be useful for your wedding projects! 

Top tip from us: Don’t leave it until after the wedding to purchase some of the things mentioned like one half of Bride Society…

You can find more information about Cricut here.* (This video is no way sponsored or endorsed by Cricut. But we are fans and have a whole playlist of Cricut DIY ideas over on our Youtube channel)

If you have any other suggestions, please leave them in the comments below. And we’d love to hear what you’re planning on DIY-ing for your wedding!

-Bride Society

No Mean Feat!

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Our Annual Christmas Message | 2021

Well, it’s been a year!  A mixed bag of highs, lows, and anxious waits on the wedding front for suppliers and couples alike.  I still sometimes sit here finding it hard to comprehend all that’s actually happened in the past two years…or not happened I should maybe say!  To those of you who finally made it down the aisle this year, CONGRATULATIONS from us both…we know that was no mean feat!  We’ve seen so much support amongst the bridal community over on Instagram, and it’s been lovely (whilst also heart-breaking) reading all your messages going back and forth, if nothing else good has come from all this, we know there are new, budding friendships out there.

Thank you to all of you who have supported Bride Society throughout 2021, whether it’s been through watching our videos on YouTube, liking, subscribing, following, commenting, DM’ing, pinning, reposting…we appreciate every single thing you do as it supports our little business and lets us keep doing what we love.  If you’ve got any video requests or thoughts about what content you’d like to see from us in 2022, let us know in the comments!

We’re excited to show you what we’ve got in store for the New Year, but in the meantime, we hope you and your other half have the most magical of Christmases and we’ve got everything crossed for what 2022 will bring!

We’ll be back on January 7th at 4pm GMT!

— Rebecca & Laura at Bride Society

Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

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Christmas Traditions for Couples

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The festive season is in full swing, which often means a period of parties, plans and obligations to see family and friends. So it can be all too easy for the festivities to fly by without spending that quality time just you and your other half.

Which is where Christmas traditions can come in! An activity (or activities) for you to share as a couple year after year. Carving out those special moments and having some fun at the same time.

Whether this is the first year you’re celebrating the Christmas period as a couple or you’re just looking for some new ways to have some festive fun, our Christmas traditions video should give you some helpful ideas!

We’re still working on the matching pyjamas but you might have a more amenable partner!

We’d love to hear if you’re planning on starting any Christmas traditions with your other half, let us know in the comments. And, most importantly, don’t forget to give us your opinion…is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

-Bride Society

Twinkle Twinkle, Fillable Star

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Cricut Personalised Fillable Bauble: Beginner’s Tutorial

This week’s Cricut DIY tutorial was born out of a family Christmas tradition…I’m not sure why or when this tradition started, but I’d take a guess it was during my teenage years, come Christmas morning we would find that Santa had left my sister, Nanna and me, items of jewellery hanging on the tree.  I guess my teenage years as my parents had a very fixed rule about not allowing pierced ears before the age of thirteen (I think they’d been picturing gruesome playground accidents), anyway, on with the story…

As the years have passed, yes, my teenage years are now somewhat of a distant memory, I started to help Santa out a little with stockings for my parents and a little something on the tree for my Mum (he was very appreciative and awarded me with a ‘Top Elf’ certificate, but don’t ask me to show it to you, it’s made with special magic dust that can only be seen by the certificate owner…very fancy!). 

In preparation for Christmas this year, I decided to buy a fillable tree decoration and whipped out my Cricut Maker to personalise it for my Mum with her name and a few snowflakes for added winter feels, taking the ‘tree jewellery’ tradition to the next level (sorry for blowing the surprise Mum, I know you’re probably reading this, but if you could try to forget about it for the next couple of weeks, that would be swell!). 

Anyway, long story (not so) short, I was then looking at this personalised bauble and it occurred to me that it would also be perfect as a Christmas-time wedding favour!  You could fill it with fancy chocolates or sugared almonds and leave it on your guests place settings, then they can double up as your name cards too!  And that extra little bit of magic will come around every year as your guests hang them on their Christmas trees at home.  So, here’s a step-by-step tutorial, suitable for all levels, of how to make your own personalised tree decoration / wedding favour.

In case you’re wondering, the second bauble I made to film this video is for my sister’s ‘tree jewellery’…you’re welcome Santa!  …I fully expect to be getting another ‘Top Elf’ award for 2021, I’ll make room on my shelf now! 

What we used:

• Fillable Star Bauble: https://bit.ly/3rBFOZI

• Cricut Maker (other Cricut machines can also be used): https://bit.ly/3d33trx

• Fine Point Blade (usually included with the Cricut Maker machine): https://bit.ly/2KONzF7

• StandardGrip Mat: https://bit.ly/2yjCucp

• Cricut Basic Tool Set: https://bit.ly/3bPnDVL

• Transfer tape: http://bit.ly/3sNZAQ4

• Cricut ‘Opaque’ Permanent Frosted Premium Vinyl: https://bit.ly/33gfs5v

• Cricut ‘Rose Gold’ Adhesive Foil Vinyl: https://bit.ly/3IzXdIe

If you’re in Canada, you can find the vinyl here: https://bit.ly/3dBN9Av and https://bit.ly/3IBJuAM

USA: https://bit.ly/3dCRpzo and https://bit.ly/3EMEXcC

Don’t forget, if you’re just looking for some guidance on a particular step, you can use the time stamps to jump ahead which are located in the video description box over on YouTube.

Any questions or video requests please comment here or on YouTube and I’ll do my best to help you out.  Also, we’d would love to hear about your slightly quirky family Christmas traditions!

Having a go?  Tag us in your Christmassy photos over on Instagram, we’d love to see what you’ve been up to.

Merry Christmas! 

Love, Bride Society x

Move Over Cherries, Here are the Pine Cones

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Pine Cone Wedding Cake Toppers

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While the tradition of adding figurines to the top of your wedding cake may have fallen out of style, cake toppers in general certainly haven’t! Whether it’s the laser cut names of your future surname, something to represent an interest or hobby in your lives or even something as simple as a floral arrangement, they can often add that finishing touch/crowning glory to your cake.

So, we’re embracing the time of year and have created wedding themed pine cone cake toppers! Perfect for an autumn/winter wedding to add a bit of the season on to your cake.

We’ve provided the tutorial for both a ‘bride’ and ‘groom’ topper but use the timestamps below for the video to skip to the appropriate tutorial for you and your fiancé(e).

‘Bride’ – 00:11

‘Groom’ – 04:17

Theme your pine cones to match your wedding colours and themes, and you’ll have created your very own mini me pine cone toppers!


You will need:

‘Bride’ Topper

‘Groom’ Topper

  • Pine cone
  • Cake pop stick
  • Hot glue gun
  • Lace ribbon/fabric
  • Mini artificial flowers
  • Scissors
  • Pine cone
  • Cake pop stick
  • Black paper/card
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Hot glue gun

Having a go?  Tag us in your photos over on Instagram here, we’d love to see what you come up with!  Any questions, leave them in the comments and we’ll do our best to help.

-Bride Society

Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide 2021

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Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift Guide 2021 | Fiancé(e) edit

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It might not quite be December, but it’s close enough to be in full festive mode and when thinking about the perfect present for your other half, it’s always wise to shop early! Especially as we’re focussing on (mainly) small businesses in our Sustainable Gift Guide 2021.

We’ve got gift ideas to suit all budgets, from stocking fillers to splurge gifts, so just call us your very own Christmas elves! And while we’re not saying that all of the businesses are perfect when it comes to their eco-credentials, we’ve highlighted products and companies who are making efforts with their sustainable practices.

Don’t worry if Santa’s list is already full for your fiancé(e), this gift guide still works for all the loved ones in your life. Happy gifting!

Got a particular budget in mind? Jump ahead with our time stamps:
Under £15/Stocking Fillers: 01.24
Under £50: 04.20
Over £50: 08.38

Like the look of a specific gift featured in this video?  All the featured gifts, and more, can be found on our Pinterest Board that accompanies this video.

NB. Please note, there are no affiliate links associated with this video and has been made entirely independently of any of the companies featured. We are not able to accept any responsibility for the quality or reliability of any of the sellers mentioned in this video, images shown as examples only.

-Bride Society

Mix ‘n’ Match

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Bridal Separates

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Picking and mixing isn’t just reserved for candy (yes, I’m sat writing this around Halloween, so sugar is definitely on the brain)!  …Now it’s your wedding attire!  A strong wedding trend for 2022 that’s coming through is bridal separates.  Unlike the traditional ‘wedding dress’, this is the concept of having the top part separate from the bottom half…in whatever form that might come – suits, skirts, over-skirts, tops, crop tops…

The joy of the separates is versatility.  You want different day to evening looks?  Done.  You want to mix things up for your wedding photographs?  Sorted.  Can’t find a dress that reflects your personality?  Not to worry! 

Back in 2012/3 when I was wedding dress shopping for myself, I never encountered ‘separates’ as an option.  I remember trying numerous dresses on and multiple times thought…and probably said out loud; “I really love the bottom half of that dress and the top half of this one”.  I would have loved the possibility of mixing to create my own unique ‘dress’ – without the price tag of a custom made dress.  I say ‘dress’ because even if you are choosing separates, they can still look like they are a one-piece when worn.  But of course you can commit fully to the modern bridal separates vibe where the pieces look deliberately separate which is where the bridal industry have really embraced the current high street fashions. 

(Disclaimer: If you’re someone for whom the idea of being given lots of choice sends you into a tail spin, then this probably isn’t a route you should venture down…!)

Personally however, I think this is a genius move, and in this week’s video we’re talking you through some of the many options out there with our favourite picks.

Also! Check out our dedicated ‘Bridal Separates’ board over on Pinterest here to see a roundup of, and links to, some of our favourites that feature in this week’s video.

Looking for more content like this?  Check out our ‘Bridal Try-Ons’ playlist here.

Are you wearing bridal separates for your wedding?  Tag us in your photos over on Instagram, we’d love to see!

—Bride Society

A Seasonal Twist

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How to Make a Winter Wedding Buttonhole/Boutonniere

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Summer seems a distant memory now, Halloween’s been and gone, but we’re embracing the change in seasons with wrapping up that bit warmer, watching the golden leaves falling from the trees and finding pine cones on the ground. The pastel and bright colours from spring and summer weddings are making way for darker, richer tones.

We’re bringing those autumn/winter vibes with our DIY Wedding Buttonhole tutorial. Making use of pine cones to add a unique, seasonal twist to a traditional buttonhole/boutonniere. We’ve paired it with a sprig of eucalyptus and a thistle but whatever flowers/foliage you choose, the method will be exactly the same.

You will need:

  • Thin floral wire
  • Floral tape
  • Flowers/Foliage/Pine Cones
  • Twine
  • Scissors

Tip – If you’re using fresh flowers, we would advise you make the buttonholes as close to the time that you need them as possible to avoid any chance of wilting (i.e. wedding morning rather than the night before).

Having a go?  Tag us in your photos over on Instagram here, we’d love to see what you come up with!  Any questions, leave them in the comments and we’ll do our best to help.

-Bride Society

Oh So Blue

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Coping with the Post Wedding Blues

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Sometimes, after all the build-up and excitement of the wedding, and then the honeymoon, your ‘something blue’ can be you…the post wedding blues are real!  Don’t get us wrong, we know you’re happy to be married and starting this next chapter of your life together, but now you’re back in your day-to-day routine, it’s back to reality with a bump!  Nothing particular to look forward to and probably a lot less annual leave on the calendar!  Ouch!

Honestly, we both felt it too and so, whilst you mostly just have to ride the post wed. wave, we have brought you some of our tried and tested tips / suggestions to help see you through the worst of it. We’ve got you!

And yes, it is perfectly acceptable to continue talking about your wedding for at least a year after it’s happened.

Got any tips of your own?  Share them in the comments for other husbands and/or wives to see.  Want to see what else we’ve been up to?  Join us over on Instagram and Pinterest for even more content.

Love Bride Society  x

That Time of Year Already?!

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Wedding Trends 2022

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We can’t quite believe we’re already heading towards the end of 2021! What was meant to be the year of getting back on track after an unusual 2020, saw a lot of the world go through multiple lockdowns (again).

BUT weddings started happening again, and couples have been able to celebrate their Big Day with their nearest and dearest. SO we can only hope this continues and 2022 is the year we can really let loose.

As we head towards January 2022 at an alarming rate, we’re once again looking ahead at the trends we think will be big in the New Year. You’ll see that a lot of the trends we’re seeing have been impacted by, and are a result of, the last 18+ months and we’d love to hear what you think.

Do you agree with our trend predictions? Have you noticed any other trends about to blow up in 2022? And are you featuring anything we’ve mentioned in your own wedding? Let us know in the comments below!

-Bride Society