The two or three hours after the wedding breakfast and before the night do. Everyone is full and a little bit sleepy!

So you have just booked your venue…. What do you do now? Outfits, flowers, cake, invites, evening do, guests, food…. There is a VERY long list.

If you are looking at getting married in 2024, you could be in for a shock. Many wedding venues are booked up two years in advance. So why not think a little more creatively?

The loving cup ceremony involves the sharing of a single cup or vessel filled with a chosen beverage, such as wine, or ale, among a group of people.

A wine box ceremony is similar to creating a time capsule of your special day.

Is it the reception, the food, the dancing or the people?

These rituals involve pouring sand into a container, often with different colours of sand representing different aspects of life.

A civil celebrant is a friendly and professional person who performs your wedding ceremony.

Oathing stone rituals are an ancient Celtic tradition that involves making a sacred oath or vow using a special stone as a symbol of your commitment to each other.

The ring warming ceremony is a unique way to involve your guests, honour loved ones or involve those who cannot make the wedding.

The unity candle ceremony is often accompanied by music or a special reading, and is a beautiful way to signify the merging of two lives into one.

Hand tying, also known as handfasting, is a ritual that dates back over 2000 years and is becoming more popular with couples .