
Behind the scenes
Handy posts covering the when/what/where of wedding planning, ways to do things differently and busting tradition. Your day, your way.
You’ll also find writing on broader topics - film, culture, life - something for everyone.
Happy reading, and happy planning!
Vows - FAQs and a practical guide
Writing vows can feel daunting and it can be hard to know where to start. In this post, I’ll answer some frequently asked questions that I get from my couples and give you a practical template to use to kick off the writing process.
Wedding Speech 101: a practical guide
How to deliver a great speech that people will remember - for the right reasons!
Banff Mountain Film Festival - 2024 review
A bit about why I love this annual tour of outdoor short films, plus a wrap up of the 2024 films and where you can watch them.
How to win at dating apps
Dating apps continue to get negative press - but there are still plenty of people who marry someone they matched with online. You might also find more than a romantic partner, if you’re willing to throw your hat in the ring.
7 things you don’t have to do at your wedding (and a few ideas for doing things differently)
There’s a lot of old school tradition with weddings. But there are so few legal elements to a ceremony and so much scope to do exactly whatever you want - so don’t let the idea of ‘that’s how things are done’ hold you back.
A post about time (and some ideas for planning a wedding day that will maximise yours!)
A Saturday afternoon ceremony with a reception to follow is a popular choice for a reason - but it isn’t the only run sheet that works. Here are three alternatives I loved over summer 2023/24!