A Christmas Message for The Society 💍🎄

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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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🎄 Rebecca and Laura, Bride Society

Stocking Filler Gift Guide for Your Other Half

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Christmas Stocking Inspiration for Your Partner

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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.

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🛍️ The Bride Society Christmas Etsy Collection*

📌 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.

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🎄 Best Christmas Gifts for Newlyweds 2025

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Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Couples this Christmas!

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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!

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🎅 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!

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DIY Felt Christmas Wreath Decorations

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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.

Materials used:

  • Felt – Green and white felt for the wreath design
  • Card to create a template
  • Embroidery thread
  • Toy Stuffing
  • Needle
  • Scissors
  • Pen
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Embellishments – e.g. sequins or beads

Blanket stitch tutorial – https://www.instructables.com/Sewing-Blanket-Stitch-Coasters/

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.

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🪞 “Love at First Fright”: DIY Halloween Wedding Mirror with Cricut

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Cricut Mirror Decal Tutorial – Wedding Selfie Mirror

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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

🎥 Watch the full tutorial here: DIY Halloween Wedding Mirror with Cricut | “Love at First Fright” Vinyl Decor

✂️ Materials You’ll Need

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🦇 Add the Finishing Touches: 3D Bats

No Halloween wedding is complete without a few flying friends! 🦇 We used our DIY 3D bats from last week’s Cricut tutorial to finish the look.

Stick them around the mirror frame or scatter them nearby for extra depth and drama. If you missed that tutorial, catch up here:
🎬 DIY 3D Bats with Cricut | Halloween Wedding Decor

🕸️ 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.

🎥 Watch the tutorial on YouTube

🦇 Get your free bat template

🍂 More Halloween Wedding Inspiration

📸 Share your creations: Tag us @bridesociety_uk we’d love to see your Halloween wedding style!

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🕸️ Create a Spooky-Chic Halloween Wedding with DIY 3D Bat Decorations 🦇

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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.
  • Selfie mirror: Just like us! (Cricut mirror decal tutorial is here!)

…you can even cut them in metallic or glitter card for extra glam! (Find our equipment list below.)

👉 Watch the full video tutorial here:

You’ll learn step-by-step how to:

  1. Upload the bat template (or image of your choice) into Cricut Design Space
  2. Cut your bats using cardstock / kraft board
  3. Fold and shape them into 3D decorations that create a big impact – your guests will want to take these little guys home with them!

✂️ Materials we used (with product links if you need them!):

💾 Download our free Cricut bat template

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  • Cricut Maker: https://amzn.to/46KqMT2* (all Cricut machines are capable of cutting paper/card projects)
  • Glu Dots – removeable, clear: https://amzn.to/471IKmQ*
  • 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.

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Make a Simple Autumnal Guest Book With Us

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DIY Autumn Leaves Guestbook Tutorial

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.

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DIY Rustic Fall Wedding Table Décor

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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.

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  • Napkins (in autumn colors): We’re using square, linen napkins, but this will also work with stiffer fabrics and paper napkins.
  • Twine, scissors, hot glue gun, kitchen roll tube, pencil, elastic band, ruler, Stanley knife / craft knife, dried lavender (or another non-toxic-to-humans alternative).
  • Decorative accents: Dried moss, pine cones, candles, or any natural elements you love to enhance the rustic look.

👉 Watch the Full Tutorial Here:

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!

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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! 🌿✨

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DIY Flower Girl Wand Tutorial

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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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How to Make a Digital Wedding Invitation in Canva (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

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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 animated Canva invitation tutorial will 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

  • Type “digital wedding evite” into the search bar
  • 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. 💍✨

What to watch next?

👀 Canva Monograms: Create Your Perfect Wedding Logo with Canva

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💬 Are you going digital with your wedding invites? Let us know why you chose digital in the comments (cos we’re nosy!).

— Rebecca and Laura, Bride Society

Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Resort Review

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Top Rated Mexico Resort, Secrets Akumal, Resort Review – Updated!

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We’re BACK, with a refresh of our Secrets Akumal resort review from 7 years ago!  That time has flown and I’ve done some other exciting and beautiful exploring along the way (including other Secrets Resorts – check out those reviews here), but this luxury Mexican resort on the Riviera Maya has me coming back time and time again.  Things have changed a little since the first time I went, shortly after it opened its doors, so I thought it might be time for an update.  You can still check out the OG review on our channel as it’s a little more in-depth, but for the quick highlights or to see what’s been added in that time, you’re in the right spot.

This is truly the perfect location for a destination wedding, honeymoon or couples’ getaway – it’s rated 5 star on Expedia, is all-inclusive and adults-only…so already doing well in my books, but clearly I’m not alone in loving this slice of paradise as it’s been voted 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best by TripAdvisor, placing them in the top 1% worldwide!  

🏆 #1 Top in the World & Mexico
🏆 #1 All-Inclusive in the World & Mexico
🏆 #4 Luxury in the World & #1 Mexico
🏆 #1 Treat Yourself in the World

You can find and book this hotel here via Expedia (affiliate link).

So for a glimpse inside the resort, facilities, a look around their rooms and a sneaky peek at their menus – as we all know the food is key to any holiday decision, check out our latest review: https://youtu.be/uLhgkIILmfY.

Got any questions about the resort?  Drop them in the comments and I’ll do my best to help. 

Is Secrets Akumal in the running for your destination wedding / honeymoon?  Let us know in the comments!

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High Street Bridal Shoes – Under £100!

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We Tried High Street Wedding Shoes That Won’t Break the Bank!

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Weirdly, in the 8 years we’ve been putting out videos, we’ve never once reviewed…BRIDAL SHOES!  So, let’s complete your wedding outfit with that all important footwear!

Unless it’s a boho or beach wedding where you plan to go barefoot, shoes are an important detail, even if it’s one that maybe isn’t seen by many (if you have a long dress anyhow!).  From a comfort standpoint alone, you’re generally on your feet for most of the day, all topped off by a lot of dancing and this is not the day to be hobbling around due to blisters! It’s your chance to treat yourself to the shoes you’ve always wanted (who says they even have to be traditionally ‘bridal’?)!  Or maybe you’re after something you’ll love but at a price point that’s kind on an already stretched wedding budget.

In our latest YouTube video, we tried on a selection of bridal shoes available from UK high street retailer NEXT, all under £100, from classic bridal heels to matching flats (that’s day to dancing covered!), giving you the intel on what’s comfy, if they’re true to size (to help out with that online ordering!) and what looks great in-person.

We’ve all been there right…you spend hours trawling the internet – online shopping.  Zooming in on photos, wondering whether we should size up or down, will it look as good in person as online?  We get that!  Check out the video for the full review (scroll down for product links):

P.S. Break in your wedding shoes by wearing them around the house before your wedding day and carry blister plasters*, just in case!

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Style a Wedding Table Without Using Flowers

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Wedding Table Styling with The Secret Bridesmaid

Whether it’s for budget reasons, allergies, or just simply not your vibe, you might not want to include flowers as part of your wedding table styling. In Part One of our Wedding Table Styling videos, we’re sharing some no floral wedding table styling inspiration from Steph, The Secret Bridesmaid.

Many thanks to Whistle Barns Wedding Venue for the use of their gorgeous reception space.

A big thank you to Steph from the Secret Bridesmaid for sharing her skills with us. If you’d like to have your venue styled by The Secret Bridesmaid, you can find her via her website and Instagram.

N.B. The naked flames used in this video were for artistic effect during filming for content creation, at a wedding or event held at Whistle Barns, naked flames are to be enclosed. Always check your venue’s policy on naked flames.

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Wedding Décor Alternatives to Fresh Cut Flowers

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Beautiful Wedding Decorations WITHOUT Fresh Cut Flowers!

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We love fresh cut flowers, don’t get us wrong!  They are beautiful, full of variety and so many colour choices.  It’s not hard to see why they are a staple at weddings, and I don’t even think I’m being bold to proclaim that they’re going nowhere. 

All that said, there are lots of alternatives out there to have in place of fresh cut flowers, or indeed that could work alongside them.  There’s no getting around it, the cost of flowers can mount up quickly!  Strategies such as picking in-season blooms, choosing stems with large buds (when paying by the stem, you’ll need less with the bigger flower heads!), and interspersing them with our other décor ideas can all help lower the cost, but if it still doesn’t take it far enough for you, then you’re in the right place.

And of course, there more reasons than just money to look into alternatives (and of course, alternatives could be more expensive depending what you go for)!  There’s the environmental impact, allergies, or maybe you’re just not that keen on them and want to get creative!  Whatever your reason for searching for alternative décor ideas for your wedding, we’ve got something for everyone in this video!

What’s your favourite idea?  Let us know in the comments!  We’d love to hear what you’re planning to do for your wedding…and of course we absolutely want to sneak a peek, so don’t forget to tag us in your photos over on Instagram too @bridesociety_uk!

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Etsy Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025

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AD. Etsy Gift Ideas for the Father of the Bride / Groom

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Whether you’re engaged or recently married, we’re guessing your wedding is pretty forefront in your mind!  And that’s great, we’re here for it.  With Father’s Day coming up on June 15th, gifting for your father figure is another brilliant opportunity to work the wedding angle! 

If your wedding happened within the last year, this is a chance to reminisce with your father about the special moments you and he shared together on that day, through your gift.  If the wedding is still on the horizon, the gift could be something special for him to use on the big day!  We’ve covered all the angles in this week’s video as we dived deep into the small-shop world of Etsy, uncovering the most heartfelt, touching and keepsake-worthy gifts for the father of the bride/groom, 2025!

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Did anything catch your eye? Let us know in the comments what’ll you’ll be getting for your father figure this year…we’re nosey! Also, chances of him spotting your comment on a blog in the corners of the internet are next to none I reckon!

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