Wedding supplier advice blogs

Body Positivity: Navigating Bridal Beauty Pressure

Discover the sneaky side of bridal beauty pressure as a plus size bride, and the internal tug-of-war faced when trying to balance self-acceptance and societal expectations. Learn about one woman’s journey to finding confidence and self-love amidst the pressures of the wedding industry.

Iconic Vintage Wedding Hairstyles

Whether you’re a lover of Gatsby-era glam or a 1960s bombshell bride, vintage hairstyles bring a romantic and nostalgic charm that modern looks can’t quite capture. Take a dreamy walk through five decades of iconic wedding hairstyles with me—from the daring bobs of the Roaring Twenties to the voluminous curls of the Swinging Sixties.

Wedding Planning with a Chronic Illness or Disability

Planning a wedding while living with a chronic illness or disability can feel overwhelming — but it is possible to create a joyful, meaningful celebration that puts your health first. This guide offers practical, inclusive wedding planning tips for couples navigating fatigue, accessibility, and stress — from choosing the right venue to communicating your needs with confidence. Whether you use mobility aids, pace your energy, or need extra support, this is your permission to plan a wedding that truly works for you.

Our Ultimate Guide to The Best Wedding Confetti Moments

Vicki Clayson Photography Our Ultimate Guide to theBest Wedding Confetti Moments Tossing wedding confetti is one of those traditions that’s stuck around for good reason. Originally introduced to symbolise fertility, prosperity and new beginnings, it’s now less about symbolism and more about celebration. Confetti moments are a time for everyone… Read more »

Bee Friendly Wedding Ideas

meant to bee: bee friendly wedding ideas Here at Unconventional Wedding, we bee-lieve that love should be as sweet and buzzing with joy as a wildflower meadow in summer. That’s why we asked our amazing community of alternative wedding suppliers to share the most creative, beautiful, and bee friendly ideas… Read more »

Five Sustainable Wedding Planning Tips

Photo courtesy of EKR Pictures weaving sustainabilityinto your wedding Sustainability is still very much high on everyone’s list of must-haves when planning their wedding. But it can seem like such a mammoth task! How do you know where to start with weaving in sustainability while having to juggle everything else… Read more »

COVID 19 series – pondering a pandemic

Today we welcome Michelle from Ruffled By Grace to the Unconventional Wedding blog to talk about her experiences to date during the Coronavirus pandemic. Over to Michelle …  The novel coronavirus angst is real right now. There is an intense amount of grief hanging in the air. Collectively, we are… Read more »

COVID 19 – A practical guide for the wedding industry

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few weeks, you’ll have heard about COVID-19 or the Corona Virus. It’s now starting to have an impact on our industry in many ways. So Unconventional Wedding have teamed up with some of our resident experts to bring you this… Read more »