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How to Navigate Tricky Wedding Questions at Christmas
Ah, Christmas. The season of cosy nights, endless festive snacks… and, if you’re engaged, the annual parade of “so how’s the wedding planning going?” We’re all about keeping weddings real, meaningful, and grounded in what matters and so Christmas is the perfect time to quietly, kindly, and confidently stand your ground.

Jess Darracott
5 days ago3 min read


Calling all Authentic and Inclusive Wedding Suppliers! - A New Kind of Wedding Fair
Our two-day event in March 2026 will combine a styled shoot and an immersive wedding experience designed to inspire and empower modern couples who care about sustainability, authenticity and community. We want to collaborate with suppliers who share our passion for meaningful celebrations.

Jess Darracott
Nov 202 min read


Breaking Down Your Wedding Budget
Planning a wedding can feel like trying to solve a beautiful, complicated puzzle. You want everything to be perfect, meaningful, and stress-free. But then there’s the question that quietly sneaks up on you: How much is this all going to cost?

Jess Darracott
Nov 134 min read


Why an Ethical Wedding Doesn’t Have to Cost More (and Can Mean So Much More) - Planning an Eco Wedding
It’s an unfortunate fact that well made items made by local, fairly paid professionals are more expensive than those made from cheap materials by people in poverty and shipped half way across the world. It doesn’t feel fair, but that’s the reality of the current system. However, planning a wedding that’s low impact and ethical doesn’t automatically mean it has to be more expensive. In fact, with a little thought and creativity, it can often cost less and end up being far more

Jess Darracott
Nov 72 min read


Tips for Wedding Planning in a Cost of Living Crisis.
Weddings have always been expensive, but it seems that they’re just getting MORE spenny while we have LESS disposable income and savings. Here is what most planners will tell you:

Jess Darracott
Oct 43 min read


Get a Free Soulful Wedding Planning Guide
If you didn't already know this about me, I'm super passionate about reducing stress and pressure for couples planning their wedding. I...

Jess Darracott
Sep 252 min read


The Problem with Modern DIY Weddings...
The term ‘DIY Wedding’ used to mean couples getting creative, making things, using old unwanted items like pallets for their day schedule, cutting flowers from their own garden or from family member’s. Writing their own place cards and making napkins from old fabric.

Jess Darracott
Sep 212 min read


Why I’ve Quit Social Media and Gone Back to Blogging - Old School!
Like a lot of people I’ve had a love/hate relationship with social media in the last few years. I love it for so many things - inspiring content, connecting with people & other businesses doing with similar views and values, speaking to people who have found my content helpful in some way. But on the other hand it can be a dark, dark place. I find the constant comparing and pressure to make ‘good’ content overwhelming and sometimes paralysing.

Jess Darracott
Sep 202 min read
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