The Wedding Lounge UK

In today's episode of the podcast, we look specifically at the wording used on your wedding invitations.We discuss the differences depending on who is hosting and how formal you would like to your invitations to be.Invitation wording can be found in Debrett's wedding guide:https://debretts.com/Wording examples:If the Bride's parents are hosting - Mr and Mrs John Smith request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Anna Janeto Mr William Charles Hunter at St George's Church, Dudley on Saturday 18th July 2026 at 2 o'clock and afterwards at Heather Lodge, Dudley D12 3ABIf the couple are hosting their wedding - Mr William Hunter and Miss Anna Smithrequest the pleasure of your company at their marriageat St George's Church, Dudley on Saturday 18th July 2026 at 2 o'clock and afterwards at Heather Lodge, Dudley D12 3AB

In today's episode we talk about the morning of your wedding - covering the venue prep, wedding party prep and the logistics.Planning ahead will ensure that you have a relaxing morning on your special day.

We are very excited to be sharing with you a special episode to celebrate one whole year of The Wedding Lounge Podcast!This week we are joined by two very special guests - our husbands! Join us as we find out their take on our weddings, the industry and more...

In today's episode we chat about organising glamping for the guests at your wedding. Glamping is a great way to continue the party after the main celebrations, especially if you're getting married at home. But what do you need to consider?We share tips on what to provide for your guests, how to enhance their glamping experience and the practicalities of creating a glamping area at your wedding.

This week we are joined by Luke from Luke Batchelor Productions - a cinematic wedding videographer, who focuses on storytelling; producing luxury, high-end wedding films for his couples.Luke explains the differences between styles of wedding videography, what you should be asking when researching your videographer, how much you can expect to pay and much more!Find Luke at:https://www.lukebatchelorproductions.com/https://www.instagram.com/lukebatchelorproductions/https://www.youtube.com/@LukeBatchelorProductionshttps://www.tiktok.com/@lukebatchelorproductions

This week we are talking about our favourite topic - food! We discuss what we mean by evening food, why you should have it and things that you need to think about when organising the evening food at your wedding.

Today we are talking all things wedding rehearsals. First of all, we explain what we mean by a wedding rehearsal. Then we delve into who has a rehearsal? Why? What happens at a rehearsal? Who attends?

In this week's episode we discuss day two celebrations. What do we mean by a day two? Why might you want to have one?We outline what you should consider when planning your day two celebrations, so that yours goes off without a hitch!

Today we are joined by the fabulous Ben, from Stylus Live and Outrage Events. Ben shares his extensive knowledge on all things music and production.What is production? What should couples be considering when planning their wedding?With over twenty years experience in the events industry, Ben is a fountain of knowledge!Find Stylus Live and Outrage Events at:https://stylus.live/https://weareoutrage.com/https://www.instagram.com/styluslive/https://www.instagram.com/outrageevents/

The night before your wedding is your moment to decompress and take a breath before the celebrations begin. How are you planning on spending it? In this episode we talk about making the most of that time, who you might to spend it with it and what you could do.

Today we’re talking about your top table. What style table should you have? Who should you have sitting on there? How will you differentiate the top table? Do you even want one?All of your key questions, answered.

Today we are joined by Jo from Moody Blooms – a Kent-based florist. Jo talks about seasonality, sustainability and how best to make the most of your wedding flowers.Find out more about Moody Blooms at:https://moody-blooms.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/moody_blooms/jo@moody-blooms.co.uk07968 735657

In this week’s episode we give you top tips on what to consider when choosing your wedding party. We discuss the roles and responsibilities involved, whether you have to ask certain people and the financial implications.

In this episode we share all of the suppliers that you need to source for your marquee wedding. We give you our top tips on what to look for when booking your marquee suppliers – a must have for anyone planning a marquee wedding or celebration.

Whether you’re having a religious ceremony, a registry office wedding or a celebrant led ceremony, you may want to include readings in your ceremony.If you’re having a religious ceremony, your officiant will be able to advise you on appropriate religious readings.The Church of England website is a great source for suggested readings:https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/planning-your-ceremony/bible-readings-your-weddingIf you’re looking for non-religious readings, here are a few suggestions:Guess How Much I love You – Little Nut Brown HareLove Like A River – Whitney HansonI Wanna Be Yours – John Cooper ClarkeHow Falling In Love Is Like Owning A DogEverything I Know About Love – Dolly AldertonHere are some blogs for further inspo:https://www.brides.com/story/nonreligious-wedding-ceremony-reading-ideashttps://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/ceremony-and-reception/wedding-readings/https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/wedding-planning/readings/modern-wedding-readings

This week’s lounge guest is Ben from Grizzly Bear Events – this is a must listen for anyone planning a wedding at home or in a marquee.Ben talks about your power considerations, common mistakes that he’s seen at weddings and how to avoid them!Grizzly Bear Events are power experts for the events industry; hiring out generators, lighting, chillers and much more.Find more about Grizzly Bear Events at:https://grizzlybearevents.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/grizzlybearevents/https://www.facebook.com/grizzlybearevents

This week we share our top tips (and bug bears!) when planning your wedding save the dates and invitations. Do you need to send a save the date? What information should you include?This is a must for anyone at the start of their wedding planning journey!

In this week’s episode we discuss how to personalise your own wedding day to make it yours. We talk about how to personalise your ceremony, reception, what you’re wearing and everything in between.

Join us for today’s episode where we have a chat about whatwe have been up to this summer. We’ve seen waltzers, famous drag acts and a 60thcelebration for nearly 500 guests! We go through the highs, lows and holes in the dancefloor!!

This week we are joined by Neil from Duttson Rocks. Neilcreates bespoke jewellery for discerning clients; including Serena Williams,Emma Willis and Made in Chelsea’s Spencer and Jamie.Neil shares his extensive knowledge on the 4 C’s of diamondsand what to prioritise when choosing your engagement ring.Where to find Duttson Rocks:https://www.duttsonrocks.com/https://www.instagram.com/duttsonrocks/