Many people are a little confused as to what is allowed in respect of readings during Wedding Ceremonies. The choice of reading a passage or a piece of  poetry is up to you! Some Ministers require readings taken from the Bible, but some are happy to give you complete freedom.

Readings are often a reflection of you and your love - however they are optional and play no legal part of the ceremony. They add further meaning to the vows you are taking and are a great way of involving family and friends in the wedding ceremony.

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It’s often the little things that people notice! So make sure your wedding has the finishing touches that will make the difference.

Top Tables

Your Top Table is the focus of attention during the meal and speeches; it is where you and your closest family and friends sit. Therefore a beautifully dressed Top table is a must for those all important photographs. Colour or pure white, the choice is yours, details like ribbon bows and Tulle look stunning! You can add balloon arches, floating clouds or giant metallic hearts linked with bridal Tulle for a romantic look. Candles set on a mirror base are an effective way of adding soft romantic light to your atmosphere.

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I have been co-ordinating events for the last twenty years - weddings, celebrations, corporate and charity events — nothing is too small or too big for the team at Rainbow Weddings. People often ask “how did it all begin?” so I though I’d write a post explaining the story so far. I began organising events, mostly charity events, summer balls, luncheons, and fundraisers – family weddings and “Big” celebrations soon followed. Friends and acquaintances asked me to organise their weddings and special events. It was at this time that someone said “Why don’t you set up your own business?” Is there a market for it I asked myself?  Well, to cut a long story short, I took the plunge and Rainbow Weddings was born. Since the launch in April 2004 we have been voted the best up and coming company in the wedding industry and we have been asked to write articles in  Wedding Magazines.

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One of the first questions my engaged couples ask is “what do we have to do”? Most have a fear of forgetting something really important! For that reason I have put together a checklist to give confidence and guide them through the process.

• Decide type of ceremony, date and time and book it
• Choose hymns and/ or music
• Draw up Budget and decide with the parents who will pay for what
• Choose your wedding party; Maid of honour, Best man, Bridesmaids (adults and/or children), Flower Girls, Page boys, Ring Bearer and Ushers

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It was a wet and windy March morning when, Addie, the Bride to be, Julie the Mum and Sarah the chief bridesmaid arrived at the Rainbow Showroom.

We got in the car and made our way to Ampthill for our first appointment at 10.00pm. We arrived at All things Bride and Beautiful and were met by Caroline, who was expecting us.

She spoke briefly about what to think about when buying a wedding dress and listened carefully to what Addie had to say. She asked Addie, together with her supporters to choose 4 dresses she would like to try on. They looked excitedly at all five rails and picked out six! Caroline explained the “rules” of trying and buying your wedding dress. She then started with the dress with the least full skirt and took Addie into the fitting room.

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