oak & opal blog
How to choose your wedding venue. Top tips and questions you should be asking!
I’m a bit soppy when it comes to choosing your wedding venue and I firmly believe that you will walk into a venue and just get the vibe - a bit like buying a house. You’ll walk into the venue and just instantly feel at home and will be able to picture yourself getting...
Do I need a table plan for my wedding?
Lots of couples romanticise the idea of letting their guests sit where they like for the wedding breakfast. Usually this is at weddings which have a more informal vibe and perhaps have chosen a street food style caterer. However, this can easily turn into chaos
Can I hire a wedding coordinator even though my venue already has one?
Short answer? Yes. In fact it's a fantastic idea that is increasing in popularity. Read on to find out why hiring an On-the-Day Wedding Coordinator makes perfect sense. Thank you to Vikki Kelly Photography for this image at The Shcak Revolution in Hereford.You are...
How to Change your Name after Getting Married
Unfortunately, even when all the wedding excitement is dying down and you are settling into life as newlyweds, the wedmin is still not over. If you are planning on changing your surname, then there are certain things you will need to action to do so. The quicker you...
Don’t Forget to do these Four Things on your Wedding Day
This is not rocket science and you definitely do two of these things every day. But they are often forgotten during the wedding day excitement. Like with most things, get the basis right and everything else will fall into place. Thank you to Tanya Flannagan...
Tips for Planning a Wedding at a Dry Hire Venue
I love dry hire venues as they give you so much flexibility and you can craft a truly personal wedding without the restrictions other venues may bring. However, that flexibility can sometimes feel overwhelming and often there are extra costs you may not have...





