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Luxury Picnic Proposal: A How-To Guide

Looking for an unforgettable but affordable way to propose to your loved one? There are ..

A Flower Lovers Dream in Pretoria

The Story: Fragrant roses climbing crumbling stone walls, lavender bushes full of nectar..

The Wedding Cheongsam: Everything You Need to Know

There is something uniquely feminine and undeniably romantic about the silhouette of a w..

Style Guide: Wedding Hairstyles by Season

Planning a wedding requires a lot of research. While you’re scouring the Internet ..

For the Blushing Bride: 24 Pink Wedding Dresses

Pink has long been associated with love and beauty. This makes it the perfect accent for..

The 15 Best Places To Buy Ethical Engagement Rings

Diamond’s may be a girl’s best friend but they have a long, bloody history. However,..

Wedding Etiquette Tips We Still Love

Planning a wedding is hard, and there are so many decisions that need to be made in orde..

16 Seating Charts that You Can Eat or Drink!

Looking for a creative and playful way to tell your wedding guests where they will be si..

Men’s Engagement Rings: 26 Rings that Men Will Actually Want to Wear

Engagement rings, they’re no longer just for women. As gender equality becomes more im..

36 Beautiful Bridal Robes To Complete Your Wedding Day Prep

Getting ready for your big day has become almost as important as the ceremony itself. Th..

Magnificent Boho Wedding at Emily Moon River Lodge

Manu and Ash’s wedding at Emily Moon River Lodge in South Africa’s Plettenberg Bay w..

Wedding Invitation Designs: Basic Invite Has It All

So the B.LOVED team are into wedding stationery full stop and we love the ever growing o..

South African Wedding Venues: The Perfect ZA Destination Guide

When it comes to South African wedding venues you are spoilt for choice. From beachside ..

Affordable Proposal Ideas: How to Propose on a Budget

There’s a great advantage to affordable proposal ideas that many, if not most, soon-to..

54 Picture-Perfect Wedding Car Decorations

If you are the kind of couple that dreams about that picture-perfect moment driving off ..

12 Wedding Flash Mobs to Remember

Dancing at weddings is a time-honoured tradition. You could go back centuries and see co..

Pink Love Notes: Bridal Boudoir Session

For this bridal boudoir session, Alexandra Jo used ethereal boudoir looks accented by a ..

Chic Wedding Favours for Every Couple

Wedding favours are a small gift the wedding couple gives to their guests as a memento o..

Love After Lockdown: What will Weddings After Coronavirus Look Like?

2020 has changed the world, and with it, weddings as we know them. When the world went i..

The 20 Hottest Bridal Separates for Modern Brides

Bridal separates are not a new trend and they are unlikely to be going anywhere any time..

DIY Pretty Pumpkin Wreaths

This year we wanted to share some autumn/halloween DIY inspiration that is a little unco..

Our Favourite Light-hearted Wedding Poems

15 funny wedding poems selected for the best man, father of the bride, groom, maid of ho..

Small Cakes for Intimate Celebrations

“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” -Napoleon Hill 2020..

30 Birdcage Veils and Headpieces on Etsy

No one really knows the origin story of bridal veils. However, they have undeniably beco..

5 Things You Might Not Know About Rose Gold Engagement Rings

1. Russian Gold Although rose gold looks like a modern trend, it has actually been aroun..

On-Trend 2021: All Tied Up in Bows

Bows are going to be big in 2021. And when we say big, we mean BIG! Wedding dresses with..

60 Fashionable Wedding Masks and How to Wear Them

Face masks are recommended by the CDC to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and, according..

Vibrant & Tropical Destination Wedding Table Styling by Elisabetta White

It’s long been a dream of mine to tie-the-knot on a brilliantly exotic beach. I..

Whimsical Wedding with Untouched Landscapes

Fine Art Photographer, Lefteris Kalampokas shares their latest styled shoot in Greece ..

MOODBOARD: LUSH AND LEAFY BOTANICAL STYLING

Wedding planner All hings Considered shares her moodboard of ideas for a stylish, sustai..

Beautiful White + Green Wedding at Sissions Barn

It feels like Springtime on the blog today with the fresh greenery of this Sissons Barn..

Timeless & Fun Wedding with a Dreamy Colour Palette of Baby Pink

Hayley Jayne Weddings & Events shares this romantic, modern inspiration shoot fille..

English Meadow Wedding Ideas at Manor Hill House

English Meadow Wedding Ideas at Manor Hill House in Bromsgrove for a modern, romantic lo..

Romantic + Refined Soft Pink Wedding Ideas at The Bodleian Library

We are so excited to share this romantic, refined pink and white wedding inspiration by�..

MOODBOARD: Ideas for an Elegant Summer Wedding at Thicket Priory

See our latest moodboard design with ideas for a Summer Wedding in the countryside with ..

Luxe Spring Tablescape for the Modern Bride in White and Lush Green

Absolutely loving the Spring wedding feels on the blog with this shoot by dream team: T..

Romantic Garden Wedding at Coworth Park with the Prettiest Desserts + Cakes!

A romantic garden wedding at Coworth Park in Ascot with the prettiest wedding cakes and ..

Spring Wedding Ideas with Beautiful Colours, Fresh Florals and Luxe Details

BLOVED Founder + Editor in Chief, Louise Beukes, shares her delightful Spring tablescape..

Chic White and Navy Wedding Inspiration at 10-11 Carlton House Terrace

Natalie Stevenson Photography shares her latest styled shoot for a chic City wedding wi..

Elegant, Soft and Romantic French Wedding at Bastide de Toursainte

We're in love with this modern Romantic French Wedding inspiration shoot at Bastide de T..

Blush Pink and Ivy Green Garden Wedding

It feels like Springtime on the blog today with this delightfully romantic shoot by Mar..

Hello 2020!

For our final feature of 2019 we want to reflect back on the year filled with beautiful..

B.LOVED’s Must See Features and Tips for 2020 Weddings Ideas!

We’re enjoying looking back through the blog after an amazing year of inspiration!..

B.LOVED’s Must See Features for Pink Wedding Ideas

We have enjoyed the most beautiful features throughout 2019 and we’re so grateful ..

Modern Elegant Winter Luxe Wedding

For a modern, elegant wedding with a luxe winter essence, this beautiful inspiration by ..

One of the Coolest Colour Trends: Ochre, Gold and Mustard

The yellow colour hues of Ochre, Gold and Mustard have been hailed as one of the biggest..

MOODBOARD: Luxe Green Inspiration for Autumn and Winter Weddings

Luxe Muted green winter wedding ideas moodboard for a modern elegant wedding filled with..

Ethereal Pink Wedding Ideas for the Millennial Bride

Film Photographer, Sophie May Photo shares her stylish shoot with The Timeless Atelie..

Classic Blue – Pantone Colour of the Year Wedding Ideas

The wedding industry is always excited to see what colour is revealed by Pantone, and fo..

Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration with Peonies & Hydrangeas

We are delighted to welcome back B.LOVED Edit Member The Curated Kitchen with one of her..

Marsella & Ryan’s Pink Industrial Luxe Wedding

We love Marsella and Ryan’s industrial chic wedding filled with colour and stylish..

Earthy Organic Luxe Cotswolds Wedding at Barnsley House

Floral Designer and Stylist, The Luxe Design Co shares her beautiful shoot with VeVi ..

Exploring Colour Palettes and Influences for 2020 Weddings with Kate Cullen

Want to know what colour palettes are trends for 2020 weddings? We talk to Kate Cullen a..

Romantic Chippenham Park Wedding with Sustainable Statement Florals

We welcome B.LOVED Edit member, The Wildflower Wedding Planner who shares her incredib..

Romantic Opulent Floral Filled Wedding in Raspberry and Soft Blush Pink

Natalie Stevenson Photography and Bride & Belle Weddings share their vision for t..

Romantic Autumn Wedding Ideas with Rich Palette and Rustic Luxe Feel

B.LOVED Edit Member The Wildflower Wedding Planner share’s her inspiration for a r..

Contemporary British Style Meets Bondi Beach

We couldn’t be more excited to share this fresh, modern shoot which showcases beau..

Hannah & Will’s Pretty Pastel Filled Wedding at Brympton House

Hannah & Will’s beautiful wedding day took part at Brympton House in idyllic S..

Delicacy and Romanticism. An Ethereal Beach Wedding!

Antonia Luzi Wedding & Events together with Photographer Irene Fucci share their ..

Steph & Lachie

Steph and Lachie’s beautiful outdoor wedding has the most beautiful floral arch de..

Refined Romantic Green and White Wedding

Lovely & Planned together with Marielle Kokke Fotografie share their styled shoot..

Beauty with Balance : A Wedding Inspired by the Unforgotten & Timeless

Abbie Tyler Photography and Nova Lee Event Production and Design share their styled s..

MOODBOARD: Stylish Ideas for a Tent Wedding

We welcome back B.LOVED Edit Supplier, The Wildflower Wedding Planner for a guest moodbo..

6 of the Best Floral Designers to Follow on Instagram

We’re crazy for flowers here at B.LOVED and we’re sharing a small selection ..

Colourful Pink & Peach Wedding Ideas at Sandburn Hall

A colourful colour palette and bright fun details are the order of the day for this styl..

MOODBOARD: Graceful Grey, an Elegant Modern Wedding

We’re dreaming about elegant, refined wedding ideas in the beautiful light filled..

Laid-back Luxe Wedding in Plum and Fig

With our love relaxed sociable dining and the fantastic Grazing Table trend, we couldn&#..

Romantic Wedding Ideas Inspired by Pink Cherry Blossom

Jennifer Jane Photography shares this utterly pretty wedding inspiration shoot filled w..

Geoff + Courtney’s Wedding with Giant Floral Chandelier and Circular Arch

Courtney & Geoff share their beautiful wedding captured by Kay Kroshus with statem..

Mediterranean Romance

We’re excited to share this Mediterranean vibe shoot with you today by captured b..

Hayley & Konner’s Romantic Wedding with Greenery and Trendy Edison Li

Ryan Flynn Photography and Perfectly Posh Events share Hayley and Konner’s beau..

Creative Grey + Yellow Table Decor Ideas

We’re explorng fringe installations and a bright colour palette of yellow and grey..

Floral Bouquets Trends for 2019 + 2020 Weddings

Happy Friday Lovelies! We have the fab floral designer, Anna Fern Weddings here today t..

Brandon + Emilie’s Fashionable Wedding with Neutral Colour Scheme + Garden

Brandon + Emilie planned their wedding alongside STORI Events and we love their fashion..

Super Pretty Barn Wedding in Blush with Heaps of Dreamy Flowers

Nikki’s Moments Photo & Film joined forces with Venue Styling by Sara to create..

Colourful Blush Pink + Gold Decor and Fringe Installation

Floral Designer Katya Stavitskaya + Wishbone Berlin were behind creating this modern..

Colourful Pastel Flowers & Modern Elegant Wedding Dresses

Wike Zijlstra Photography shares her vision for the modern elegant Bride, with magical ..

Luxe Wedding Ideas with a Romantic Outdoor Ceremony at Wotton House

Georgina Alexander Weddings and Neli Prahova Photography share their ideas for a romant..

A Timelessly Romantic Summer Garden Wedding in South Wales

A dreamy garden wedding by fine art photographer Aurelia Allen Photography at the new we..

Moodboard: Dreamy Inspirations for a Pastel Destination Wedding in Cyprus

See the latest moodboard by B.LOVED Wedding Blog with ideas for a destination wedding wi..

Soft Yet Minimal and Modern Spring Wedding Inspirations in Scotland

Caro Weiss Photography and Lemonbox Studios Ltd share their vision for a Spring weddi..

Shopping for Ethical Engagement Rings

When it comes to considering your engagement ring we can easily get lost in all t..

Moodboard: Bohemian Vibes with a Luxe Minimalist Twist

We’ve invited some amazing guests to explore key wedding trends and share their vi..

Our Current Bridal Fashion Favourites!

Hi Lovelies! We’re bringing you some pretty today with stylish bridal accessories,..

Modern Peach + Neutral Wedding with Floral and Balloon Installations

We love exploring modern wedding trends here at B.LOVED and know that our stylish reader..

A Royal Baby Shower with Pastel Colours for Spring

We’re so thrilled to share B.LOVED Edit Supplier, Couture Events Ltd vision for ..

Creating Details For Stylish Photos – Your Wedding Reception

We’re excited to share the final installment in our series which focuses on weddin..

MOODBOARD: Modern Ideas for a Relaxed Beach Wedding

Hi Lovelies! Welcome to our latest moodboard, where we are dreaming of a modern destinat..

How to Decorate Your Wedding Ceremony with Statement Flowers

Creative floral design has such a special place in our hearts here at B.LOVED. We adore ..

MOODBOARD: Contemporary Take on a Rustic Barn Wedding

We love designing moodboards here at B.LOVED and we know how much you love to see them ..

How to Create Details for Stylish Wedding Photos – The Wedding Ceremony

We know that all of our readers adore stylish photography and details and want to know h..

Expert Advice: Colour Palettes and Photography for Your Wedding Day

So many couples love the aesthetic of the photography and colours that you find featured..

Modern Blue + White Wedding Table Styling with an Industrial Luxe Meets Boho Vib

Meet Jade, the wedding planner behind White Bohème Weddings and her shoot with The Bra..

Rita and Nick’s Magnificent Castle Wedding Wedding

It’s a beautiful sunny bank holiday weekend here in the UK and we couldn’t h..

Modern Elegant Church Wedding Inspiration with Magnificent Florals

If you’re dreaming of a Church wedding with modern elegant essence – youR..

Major Wedding Floral Trends and a Apricot , White + Gold Colour Palette

IDO Events and Frieda Therés have us swooning over this chic modern colour palette a..

Contemporary Wedding Tablescape Ideas with Modern Florals

Happy Friday Lovelies! Today’s wedding inspiration captured by Hochzeitslicht is..

Natalie and Michael’s Modern Urban Industrial Wedding

Natalie and Michael’s contemporary industrial wedding, captured by Carrie House P..

Imaginative Ceremony Decor Ideas for a Modern Elegant Wedding at That Amazing Pl

We love to see creative ways of creating a ceremony space that beautiful and full of det..

Jess and Spencer’s Floral Filled Barn Wedding

Eureka Photography shares Jess and Spencer’s beautiful barn wedding with a romant..

MOODBOARD: White + Gold with Fashionable Floral Design Trends

Hi Lovelies! Welcome to our latest moodboard for a white and gold wedding that is contem..

Chic City Wedding with Creative Ideas + How to Get This Look

We’re so excited today to share this cool, contemporary city wedding with lots of ..

White & Green Wedding Inspiration Striking in it’s Subtlety

Oxi Photography shares this simple white and green wedding shoot which feels like Sprin..

Chic Pops of Colour for a Destination Wedding on the Island of Spetses

Fiorello Photography shares this modern city destination wedding inspiration with us. I..

A Modern Midsummer Nights Dream

Ioana Porav Photography and Inspired by Susie Evens share their modern meets Shakespe..

MOODBOARD: Pink + White Boho Chic Wedding with Pendant Lighting + Flamingo Flowe

Palm Leaves, pendant lighting and Flamingo Flowers – this wedding inspiration has ..

Summer Floral Romance with a Profusion of Pink

All this lovely February sunshine had us so excited for Summer, and who else can’t..

An Elegant Villa Wedding with a Modern Twist In Corfu

Two Clicks Photography share this modern Villa destination wedding with a pink colour pa..

Moodboard: Spring Wedding Inspired by The Secret Garden

Today B.LOVED Edit Member, By Siobhan Lousie shares a wedding concept and beautiful mo..

Stylish Ideas for a Church Wedding Ceremony in the City

Wike Zijlstra Photography inspires us with her beautiful ideas for a stylish Church Wed..

The Prettiest Ice Cream Inspired Shower + How to Get the Look

As Spring is right around the corner – so are plenty of bridal showers and we have..

Fashion, Femininity + Subtlety: A Chic City Wedding

Gabriela Jarkovska Photography shares this modern, stylish + romantic wedding with a fu..

2019 Wedding Trend: The Luxury Patisserie Table

We couldn’t think of a better time to share this oh so romantic inspiration filled..

Minimalism + Dried Flower Wedding Trends for this Modern Wedding

Diana Frohmüller Photography and Sylvia Hartmann Design share this exciting inspirat..

A Pretty Modern Elegant Wedding in Soft Pink + White for Spring

Mixing pretty feminine colours and modern trendy details can be tricky, but this wonderf..

Creative Wedding Ideas with a Modern Black and Pink Colour Palette

Hi Lovelies! I can’t tell you how excited I am to share our latest wedding moodboa..

An Intimate English Country Garden Wedding at Hatch House

Spring feels and beautiful pastels are the order of the day for this beautiful garden we..

Romantic Beach Wedding Ideas with Blue and Gold Colour Palette

We’re dreaming of charming coastal setting with this romantic beach wedding shoot ..

Modern Luxe Light and Dreamy Orangery Wedding at Goldsborough Hall

We couldn’t be more delighted to share this wonderfully romantic shoot with you by..

Copper Luxe Wedding with Bold Foliage at Swinfen Hall

Becky Tranter of Life Through a Lens and The Cake Spa share their ideas for a creativ..