Wedding readings really personalise a wedding - they can be romantic, a religious blessing on the union of the couple, or just plain funny that makes everyone laugh - whichever flavour, often bringing a tear to the eye. But how do you decide which reading is appropriate for the occasion and you as a couple?

If you are having a civil wedding it is not allowed to have any music, readings or poetry with any religious content. As long as it is non-religious and non-offensive usually anything goes! It is usual to have up to two readings, but you could have more if they were short poems or affirmations.

Readings are traditionally read by trusted close friends and family or even the bride and groom to each other. There are strict guidelines on what is acceptable and must be secular to follow the theme of a non-religious ceremony. ...

Father of bride toasts?! - The very idea had left me stumped! I got so anxious and worried that I couldn't even put my pen on paper, let alone write anything! And what could I create? I had absolutely no idea how to write father of bride toasts.

But I didn't want to let my daughter down in any way! I was at my wit's end. It was then that one of my friends suggested a great guide to me - one which he had followed and benefited immensely. Before I tell you about this life saving guide, let me share with you a few tips on writing father of bride speeches.

5 tips on writing father of bride toasts

• Instead of using fancy dictionary words and headache inducing flowery ornamental prose, go for lucid and simple conversational everyday English. This way, the guest will easily follow your speech.

Bridesmaids are included in our wedding because we need friends and family that love us and support our life decisions. Because we take the time to select our closest friends and family members to stand with us, we need to show our thanks for their time, love and support. The most obvious choice as a thank you gift that is part of a brides wedding budget to begin with is their bridesmaids jewelry.

Giving the gift of bridesmaids jewelry is an excellent way to add to their accessory collection with a personal piece of jewelry that you design just for them. There are multiple ways of personalizing their jewelry, while still matching your wedding colors and style. Whether you get your bridesmaids a complete jewelry set or just a few pieces, there are many combinations that you can mix together to find a great fit for your wedding and ...

House For An Art Lover is truly a hidden gem of a wedding venue in Glasgow. Any bride looking for a truly unique venue in Scotland to have their wedding, will not be disappointed.

The house was opened in 1996 and was the modern realisation of a design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who is one of Scotland's most famous architects, designers, and watercolourists.

The house is a faithful recreation of a design which Charles Rennie Mackintosh submitted to a German magazine in 1901 for a "House for an Art Lover" competition. Mackintosh and his wife won a special prize for their submission.

The house is a beautiful example of Mackintosh's design work, which mixes Scottish, Japanese, and Art Noveau to produce his Art Noveau "Glasgow" style, which was so influential in Europe. The furniture and decor of the house are ...