One of the first things couples ask when they start planning is usually some version of this. “How much does a UK Wedding cost in 2026?”

Kelly at Twinkles and Tiaras is one of those people who makes you realise just how much impact the right supplier can have on a wedding day.

Planning a wedding has a funny way of creeping up on you. You start with excitement, ideas, big smiles and a vague sense that you’ve got time. Then one day you’re deep into planning and suddenly everything has a price attached to it. Some expected. Some… not so much.

A couple of years ago, I tried something a little different. Instead of doing things the usual way, I opened the door to skill swaps. Photography in exchange for a service or product that another business offered. No awkward haggling, no favours owed, just two business owners backing each other.

I'm in a very privileged position, I get to attend a HUGE number of weddings each year. Whilst every couple is different, there are a few...

I've made no secrets about it, and couples that I've worked with before will know that I'm a huge advocate of the website Pinterest. If...