Following a pretty mad Scottish Wedding Show at the SECC in Glasgow at the weekend, I thought I would pass you on my advice. Wedding Fayres are great at raising your awareness to different suppliers, getting ideas on what you want (and what you don’t) and getting yourself some discounts. So here is my advice on [...]
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Organising your surprise proposal
February 3, 2012
So you have dropped the hints and tested the water on the marriage topic and are confident that they will say yes, now you need to plan how you are going to ask them for your surprise proposal. So here is a guide on what you need to consider.
Alternative wedding favour ideas
January 5, 2012
If 2012 is the year you’re getting married, you may already be in full wedding planning mode. While big things like the venue and the dress get planned months in advance, smaller details like the favours can be forgotten until the last minute. A lot of people aren’t keen on wedding favours as thoughts of [...]
Last minute things to remember before your wedding day
December 28, 2011
So you have been planning it for 18 months, although we all know you have been planning it since you were 10 (!), but there are so many things that can go wrong at the last minute so here is our last minute check list so you are prepared! Call your suppliers to check all [...]
How to make your winter wedding a reality
November 29, 2011
Themed weddings are often a great idea as it ties everything together and gives your guests an idea of what kind of wedding it will be, and what to wear. But so often themes can be taken too far and take away from the meaning of the day. A winter wedding theme is very popular [...]
Common wedding mistakes and how to avoid them
November 5, 2011
Weddings take a lot of effort and planning so the last thing you want is for something to go wrong. Here we have some common wedding mistakes to help you to avoid them on your own big day.
Wedding blogs we can’t do without!
November 3, 2011
As you should know, here at Calm You Beans, we love talking about weddings! So we thought it was about time to sing the praises of some of the wonderful wedding blogs out there. We love them so much we want to marry them.
Debbie’s Wedding Diary: I like driving in my Car!
October 28, 2011
It’s part two of our insight into a bride to be. With the dresses sorted, there’s a whole new list of things to sort out from venue issues, band hire and car drama.
Debbie’s Wedding Diary: The Dress
October 14, 2011
Debbie is getting married in just over 9 months. Now it seems everything revolves around the big day and we’re lucky enough to there every step of the way. Here’s all she’s been doing so far and how she found the perfect dress.
How to have an eco-wedding without compromising on luxury
October 12, 2011
Are you considering an eco-wedding? There are so many changes you can make to make your big day eco friendly from the flowers right to the honeymoon.


February 22, 2012
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