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From the I DO Islands Team

How to Stay Calm on Your Wedding Day

Firstly….and this might be a given….you need to get yourself a wedding planner! Not for the obvious reasons like you need someone to coordinate all the moving parts,

To First Look or Not to First Look?

One of the clearest memories of my wedding day was the moment when the church doors opened and I laid eyes on my (future) husband. Louis Armostrong’s La Vie En Rose was playing. I got goosebumps all over. I can’t tell you how I made

What’s the Deal with Handfasting?

Are the 4 Something’s Still In?

Something borrowed, something blue, something old and something new. It's one of those wedding traditions like tossing the bouquet and toasting the parents of the groom. Some couples choose to include it and some don't.

Why Are Wedding Cakes So Expensive?

I get it-we're talking about cake-ultimately a thing you eat for five minutes then never think about again. However, riddle me this, bride & groom, can you make a wedding cake?

The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Your Own Vows

Nowadays, couples are choosing to write their own vows. They want that personal touch that distinguishes their ceremony in that special way. I'm all for it! If you're the couple who chooses to go this unconventional route, there are some Do's and Don'ts you must

How Important is Pre-Marital Counselling?

This is a question I get from a lot of couples. It may sound old-fashioned to the modern bride, but pre-marital counselling is still a thing! Some brides say: we don’t need counselling because we already live together, or we’re older and settled in our

4 Things A Bridesmaid MUST Remember …

When a bride chooses her bridesmaids, she bestows an honor onto them, akin to the sacred oath of sisterhood. She's saying: I trust that you'll be my sounding board, watch my back and care about me enough to put my needs first on my wedding

5 Most Common Bridal Regrets

Maybe you always dreamed of a church wedding or a live band or an elegant seated, plated meal at your wedding. When it comes to planning however, your parents, aunts, uncles, or even future in-laws don't think it's a good idea.

When Should You Actually Start Planning Your Wedding?

This is a question I always get, and I'd like to answer as specifically as possible. Truthfully, I can plan a wedding in 2 months. If you want to get married in your backyard and your relative can cook the food and you are not