Sweet Gibraltar Weddings

  Before we go any further with this subject, we should probably make one thing clear: there’s nothing at all wrong with insisting on real flowers for your nuptials!  Indeed, even the packages we provide for Gibraltar weddings here at Sweet Gibraltar Weddings can include a bridal bouquet consisting of fresh roses with green foliage – just one of the many touches that help make our wedding packages so popular among a wide range of couples.  But even if you do ultimately decide that you want your bridal bouquet to incorporate real rather than artificial flowers, it is hardly as if the bouquet is likely to represent the start and end of your wedding flower arrangements.  This is where artificial flowers may come into play for such things as your centrepieces, the flower arch, buttonholes, wedding favours, or even for use in your hair.  What are the big advantages of artificial flowers?  It’s important to emphasise here that there’s no universal ‘ri...

When you think of weddings you’ve previously attended, it’s likely you picture a traditional white-dress church wedding. Although these types of weddings are commonplace, they don’t have to be this way! As your big day gets closer, it’s likely you’re beginning to feel nervous about making sure both you and your guests have the ultimate time. If you’re getting married in Gibraltar and looking to guarantee that your wedding is the event of the year, keep reading for three ways to ensure your guests will thoroughly enjoy themselves on the day.   Consider the weather  There’s nothing worse than getting soaked to the bone and catching a chill any day, much less on your wedding day. If you’ve decided on getting married in Gibraltar, you should be able to largely avoid that all-too-familiar UK drizzle. Nonetheless, you should make sure you take the time of year into account and check out an advanced weather forecast before booking anything.  It’s not just ...

  It is always important to emphasise that no one given person’s experience of organising their wedding is quite the same as the next person’s – a truth that people who suffer from anxiety may be especially advised to bear in mind.  You’ve probably read and heard a lot, for example, about how stressful wedding planning can be – yet at the same time, your wedding is supposed to be the most special and magical day of your life. Is it any wonder, then, that so many brides and grooms feel utterly overwhelmed and intimidated by the entire process of planning their nuptials – never mind the thought of the big day itself?  Whether you have been diagnosed with a specific anxiety disorder such as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) or social anxiety disorder, or you simply seem to experience anxiety in certain situations such as at big public events, you might be thankful for advice on how you can deal better with your worries during your wedding planning.  So, let’s set...

When many of us think of the wedding receptions we have attended in the past, we are likely to be quickly put in mind of the dancefloor. And depending on your perspective, that could bring back some very warm memories, or some less-than-positive ones!  The fact is, the ‘party’ stage of a wedding day doesn’t have to be just about hiring a DJ and making sure your chosen venue has a big enough dancefloor to allow attendees to strut their stuff.  Indeed, there are various reasons why you might not want to make dancing much of a focus at your wedding reception at all. Depending on what the COVID-19 situation looks like wherever you are getting married by the time you read this, you might be concerned about the scope for dancing guests to linger close to each other, thereby maximising the risk of the virus spreading. Then, of course, it’s worth considering that not everyone is necessarily that fussed about dancing – there will almost certainly be potential guests at your weddi...

Getting married in Gibraltar is such an exciting prospect for many couples, that other important aspects of their wedding may easily slip out of their minds – including on the day itself, as they find themselves so fully focused on the beautiful venue and scenery surrounding them.  Fortunately, we’ve remembered five things you should be careful not to forget on your own wedding day – so, let’s take a look at them to refresh your mind.  Keeping track of your décor The best wedding decorations are as beautiful as they are striking, so it’s no wonder that some guests might try and take them home! Whether your guests sneak away a centrepiece or not, decorations are easily lost. However, if you hire a centrepiece that needs returning when the day is done, you do need to keep track of your décor throughout the day.  Of course, if you’re busy, you can always call your maid of honour for help. Make sure you know what decoration needs to be returned, whether guests can take them ...