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Journey through tales of luxury and elegance in our curated collection of stories from opulent weddings and events across Europe. From the sun-kissed shores of Marbella to the iconic backdrop of Gibraltar, fondly referred to as "Britain in the Sun", our blog captures moments of love, joy, and grandeur. Whether you're dreaming of a destination wedding in the heart of Europe or adore stories of lavish celebrations, our chronicles from enchanting venues are bound to captivate and inspire.
A wedding day marks a special time in a couple’s relationship, but the coronavirus pandemic has seen many plans postponed or even scrapped, leaving some couples thousands of pounds out of pocket.
The disruption, of course, is relative. The couples are thankful they are healthy and able to rearrange their plans for a later date. But against the backdrop of the day-to-day challenges arising from the lockdown, this is yet another stress to deal with, and often an expensive one
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Si pensamos en una boda en las Vegas, nos imaginamos en una pequeña capilla, disfrazados de superhéroes o de Marilyn Monroe y teniendo a Elvis Presley como jefe de ceremonias. Corre un falso mito, de que las bodas celebradas en la ciudad más grande del estado de Nevada no son legales pero lo cierto es que son completamente legales. Muchos son los famosos…
Read moreOnce you’ve hashed out what to play at your ceremony, it’s time to move onto your wedding reception songs. From the moment you walk into the dance floor to the time you leave, you’ll want to have music pumping. While every wedding…
Read moreRock Your Unforgettable Wedding Entrance
This is an amazing moment to capture your guests, so you’ll want to get the shots prepped!
Read moreReady to start choosing your wedding ceremony music?
Well, let’s start things off with wedding songs to walk down the aisle to. You can use the same one for the first dance or use separate tracks to make the bride’s entrance more dramatic. Now, let’s check the list below…
Read moreKen and Chrissie fly in for their dream wedding, but things don't go to schedule and wedding planner Monica Coumbe has just minutes to save the day…
Read moreOff Gibraltar’s Main Street, winding up through towards the Upper Town, you can find a quaint little shop on Governor’s Street. But don’t be deceived by its size; hundreds of floral arrangements, colour themes, design templates and first dance songs…
Read moreAs well as budgeting for, planning and managing bespoke weddings, in Gibraltar and neighbouring Spain, we also offer an array of services for blessings and vow renewals…
Read moreA modern day celebratory part of any wedding is the traditional “hen party” and “stag night” that was originally intended as a celebration of the right of passage from single status to married life. Although the first recorded hen night dates back to 1887, as a gathering of women also referred to as “hens,” it wasn’t until the late 1970s that hen nights…
Read moreBridal showers are traditionally known as a gathering of the bride with her female family members, friends and, perhaps, work colleagues. Traditionally, the bridal shower was an opportunity for the invited guests to offer gifts, and abundance, to the bride that would serve two purposes…
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If we mention destination weddings or eloping, you’ll be forgiven for immediately thinking about exotic, faraway lands, that take a great deal of plane hours to get to, might not speak your language, or may even offer you a larger-than-life celebrant dressed in a snazzy Elvis suit. While that may be an excellent choice for some people…
Read moreA wedding is a whimsical event that happens once in a lifetime, so it’s important for it to be done the right way. The day when two people enamoured by each other's charm decide to make their union eternal, the memories you create on the day…
Read moreI wasn’t expecting the queen at my wedding. But there she was. Looking down on my partner and I in near life-sized proportions as we said our vows. We’d traveled 10 hours by bus, crossed a rain-swept airport by foot and seemingly entered a different world to get married…
Read moreWorking with couples on a daily basis we tend to hear a lot of stories about where they came from, how they met etc. While all couples love stories are beautiful there are some that really stick with us, be it for their uniqueness or their comical nature. Here is the story of a beautiful couple we had a few weeks ago…
Read moreMillions around the world gathered to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot and their wedding did not disappoint! (Sorry girls but Prince Harry is now officially off the market) The dreamy Royal Wedding featured elaborate floral arrangements, a jaw dropping veil and some amazing musical acts…
Read moreThe British colony of Gibraltar is a fusion of British life from days gone by, with added Spanish weather, located in the gap between Europe and Africa. There are many things to see and do here that are unique to the Gibraltarians. If you happen to visit Gibraltar…
Read moreThere’s more to romance than Ed Sheeran! I can’t deny his love songs make my heart explode and every album he releases seems to have a song that perfectly describes what seems to be EVERYONE’S relationship, however there are many other beautifully written songs out there. Here’s a list of songs you probably haven’t considered for your first dance…
Read moreAs a wedding and events planner a major role in my job is definitely being organised and being able to stay on top of things while having various different weddings on the go…
Read moreHour Weddings have assisted many brides who wish to launch their own website, when they book to marry in Gibraltar. As we already know, getting married in Gibraltar is a simple and easy process. What is far more complicated is getting a wedding website running…
Read moreOver the years Hour Weddings has had the pleasure of assisting brides with their destination weddings, Hour Weddings have travelled all over Spain, Tenerife and in February 2018 they travelled to the Caribbean! A destination wedding requires a tad more preparation, especially if you are a guest..
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