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Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I'm a wedding expert - here's what's not worth splashing out for your big day (and what you should splurge on!)
Couples are splashing out as much as £20,000 on average for their weddings - but one expert has warned that the splurge is not always worth it. Nearlyweds hoping to curate the happiest days of their lives will likely be more tempted to spend more in hopes of an unforgettable experience. And with everything from videographers, to live painters and trendy photobooths on offer for nuptials these days, it's perhaps no wonder that the bride and groom to be may find themselves enticed. However, Zoe Burke, editor of bridal outlet cautioned against getting caught up in the euphoria of photographers, customised napkins, and bougie decor. Speaking to MailOnline, she explained that there are some things where an extra penny makes a difference - but in other instances, it's much more sensible to save the cash... SAVE Save the dates 'Honestly, I've never paid much attention to save the dates.' Zoe admitted. 'If it's a loved one's wedding, I will most likely already know the date (even if it's only the month and year) and will plan my life accordingly. 'If it's a more minor friend or colleague, I'm not going to skip my dream holiday if it clashes with their wedding.' She assured that if you are anxious about guest availability, or want to give people a heads up for a wedding in a busy time period or abroad, a handy solution is a wedding website. 'It's much easier to access repeatedly (instead of a piece of card),' Zoe added. 'And you can update it in real time.' SPLURGE The best photographer and videographer you can afford Zoe says that these are, in her opinion, the most important spend on your wedding day. 'It's your main keepsake from the wedding,' she added. 'You need a photographer you gel with and like, as they'll be around you more than anyone else on your wedding day, and you need to make sure you love their work. 'It used to be pretty common to skip the videographer, but I'd caution against this. 'Your day will go in such a blur, you'll be so grateful you can watch it back. Even if you just have one for the ceremony and the speeches - those are bits you're going to want to remember forever.' SAVE Enormous guest lists 'Unless you're incredibly popular and you have loads of friends and you adore them all - bail on the pressure to invite everyone,' Zoe advised. 'The average wedding guest costs couples over £260 - think about whether you'd realistically be comfortable spending that much money on each of your guests.' She advised not to invite 'colleagues, distant cousins and cantankerous great aunts'. 'Keep your guest list lean with the people you really want to celebrate with,' she added. 'You'll save money and you'll have a better time as you won't feel resentful when you spot Great Aunt Gladys filling her bag up with bread rolls.' SPLURGE Zoe said that she believes it's well worth it to invest in something that will get everyone up and on the dancefloor. 'Whether it's a DJ, a band, a singer, roaming musicians - find a wedding entertainer that suits your style and brings the vibe,' she urged. 'Spotify playlists just don't cut it for your wedding - a professional entertainer knows how to build the atmosphere in the room and elevate a party.' SAVE Evening guests 'Similar to the above - if you don't want them at the full day, do you really need them at your wedding at all?' Zoe questioned. 'I say this as someone who has been an evening guest - it's a bit annoying, especially when you have to travel and pay for accommodation, for what is essentially an evening out. 'It's also annoying when you arrive and everyone is already really tipsy and you feel out of the loop. Do away with it, save your B-list guests the faff and save yourself the money.' SPLURGE A celebrant 'I love a celebrant-led wedding,' the expert admitted. 'I get that it's not convenient or practical for everyone, especially in England or Wales where you'd then need to pay again to legalise your wedding, but even taking the time to add personal vows into your wedding ceremony makes all the difference.' She advised not to rush through the wedding ceremony - as it's 'the most important part'. 'Take the time - and honestly, that is all you need to invest here - in making sure your ceremony reflects the two of you and celebrates your love,' Zoe added. 'It's so special.' SAVE Oversized wedding cakes 'Now, don't get me wrong - I LOVE a wedding cake. But smaller wedding cakes look so chic and they often contain ample servings,' the pro explained. 'You don't need a slice of cake for every guest, as most guests don't eat it after they've had their meal and hit the evening snacks.' She added that you don't need to worry about having 'four tiers to serve 80 people'. 'But if you love the look of tall cakes, speak to your cake maker about dummy tiers - or even cool perspex tiers you can fill with flowers to go in between layers of your cake,' Zoe continued. SPLURGE Catering A dry chicken breast no longer cuts it. Make sure your wedding catering reflects you - choose wine from the country you got engaged in, serve food that pays tribute to your cultures. 'This is where I really lean into the idea of smaller guest lists,' Zoe said. 'Especially if it allows you to invest more in catering. 'Serve a meal you love that means something to you - after all, it's one of the most significant meals you'll ever eat.' SAVE Traditional wedding favours 'It kind of pains me to say this, as I do personally love a favour. But if you're looking to save money on your wedding, skip giving each guest a favour that you've bought,' the expert warned. 'We're seeing a rising wedding trend right now of couples writing personalised notes to their guests - it doesn't cost a thing, and it means so much more than a chocolate truffle. 'If you don't have the energy to do that, instead invest in some interactive entertainment, such as a live wedding illustrator or a magician (they've had a glow up!) and you'll likely spend less, but your guests will get more out of it.' SPLURGE The right venue Your setting is everything - look for a venue that meets all your needs - they're out there. Zoe advised: 'Whether you want a late license, glamping, a romantic, intimate vibe - you name it, the right venue exists.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How social media is transforming wedding days
A wedding content creator said described how more couples are embracing seeing their big day through the candid lens of a mobile phone. Geared with just an iPhone, Beth Denman, 25, and her team take thousands of photos and videos during weddings, which are edited into short form content for social media. She started Social Scenes from her home in Attleborough, Norfolk, two years ago and has now grown it into a team of five. "It's very candid and in the moment... it's the moments that are often missed by the bride and groom," Ms Denman said. She first discovered wedding content creation in 2023, on social media posts from Australia. Ms Denman estimated that, at the time, there were just three other wedding creators in Norfolk. "I thought that I could totally do this. I noticed that no-one was really doing it in Norfolk," she said. She estimates there are now about 20 people providing a similar service across the county. The wedding planning website, Hitched, has reported a 586% rise in searches for wedding content creators in 2025. Ms Denman said she plays the role of the "uninvited but invited guest". "We blend in with the shadows and we gravitate around the wedding to capture different parts," she added. Wedding creators such as Ms Denman work alongside traditional photographers and videographers to capture the big day. Although they may seem similar, Ms Denman said wedding creators worked candidly, sometimes providing content for couples within 24 hours. "I think if people see it as the death of the photographer or videographer, they're getting the complete wrong conception," she added. "Content creators aren't a replacement for anybody... we are an addition." Wedding photographer Ellie Gillard agrees that the services they provide differ. Ms Gillard has been a wedding photographer in Norfolk and London for 14 years, and has photographed more than 400 weddings. "Content creators serve a different purpose in the grand scheme of things," she said. "It's great for people who are very present on social media - the content that they give you are almost instant. "But people have had photographers at their wedding since photography began, and it fits that tradition." She has previously worked with content creators and believes their job is not as simple as some may think. "The growth of content creators means that some people think it's fun, that they can turn up and just point their phones at things," she said. "But there is more to it than that... it's really important that you blend into the day seamlessly." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Wedding venue extensively damaged by fire 'Unforgettable day': The wedding with almost 100 bridesmaids 'Charity shops are about the thrill of the thrift'
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Lothians DJ wins Hitched Wedding UK Awards
Mobile Sounds Wedding and Disco was recognised as one of the UK's top wedding professional in the Hitched Wedding Awards 2025. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... a leading wedding planning platform and part of The Knot Worldwide Inc., has announced the winners of the fourth annual Hitched Wedding Awards. Over 28,000 wedding vendors registered on the site have all been in the running to win this acclaimed industry title, and Mobile Sounds Wedding and Disco has been announced as one of the crowned winners. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mobile Sounds Wedding and Disco has been named a winner in the Music and DJs category, making them one of the most recommended professionals by wedding planning couples in the UK. DJ Robert is the heart behind the scenes, "we create moments that turn in to a memory" Kieran and Amey playing Mr and Mrs Hitched crown their winners based on the number of positive reviews wedding businesses' have attained from clients in 2024, because there's no better judge for the Hitched Wedding Awards than engaged and newly married couples themselves! Wedding vendors on Hitched have to collect a minimum of 8 reviews with an average rating of 4.75/5 from January 1st - December 31st 2024 to be in with a chance of winning. Couples using Hitched to plan their wedding rely on more than 190,000 reviews to find and book the best wedding pros in their area - signifying the importance of these nnual awards. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad After analysing reviews on the website, Mobile Sounds Wedding and Disco was crowned one of the winners in their category which is a huge credit to their service within the wedding industry. Kieran with his family and friends at Harvest Moon Weddings As of today, you can view the full winners list on Hitched. This badge of honour will serve as a marker of quality to the hundreds of thousands of couples who use Hitched to find and book wedding vendors they can trust. Being awarded a Hitched Wedding Award isn't just a badge of honour for the winning vendors - it also acts as a marker of quality and trust in their services. Speaking about the weight of this award, José Melo, Vice President of Sales EMEA, LATAM & India at The Knot Worldwide Inc says, 'The wedding industry is becoming increasingly refined, with vendor services and wedding standards reaching new heights. Modern couples want assurance that the vendors they choose are reliable and capable of delivering on their needs. This makes achieving such recognition vital in today's dynamic and demanding wedding landscape. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Hitched Wedding Awards reward vendors who consistently go above and beyond for their clients. We are proud to celebrate the UK's most recommended wedding vendors for their incredible dedication, passion, and their unmatched commitment to making every customer's experience unforgettable for all the right reasons.' With over 28,000 wedding businesses listed in the Hitched directory, the quality of service and level of customer care delivered by the winners is not to be underestimated. Many vendors within the wedding industry rely on trust and reputation to grow their businesses, which is why the Hitched Wedding Awards are won solely on customer reviews. 'This award has become an industry staple, giving couples confidence and assurance in their vendor choices. Wedding planning couples recognise Hitched Wedding Award winners as trusted and reliable professionals, making these vendors a top choice for their special day. The award shows that this business and the service they provide is truly valued by past clients, and in this industry, that goes a long way,' adds Melo. The Wedding Awards include the following categories: Wedding Venues, Photographers, Videography, Music and DJs, Cars and Travel, Stationery, Favours, Decoration Hire, Mobile Bar Services, Photo Booth, Marquee & Tipi Hire, Florists, Wedding Entertainment, Wedding Planners, Wedding Cakes, Catering, Bridal Shops & Jewellery, Groomswear Shops, Beauty, Hair & Makeup, Celebrants, Toastmasters, Honeymoons, Something Different and Others, and can be found in the complete list of winners here: For more information contact: [email protected]
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
FBI's Zeeko Zaki Talks OA and Gemma's Future After Train Hijacking — Was He Planning to Propose…?
The following contains spoilers from the March 11 episode of CBS' . Did their dodging of death at the hands of train hijackers derail OA and Gemma's year-plus relationship? More from TVLine The Way Home EPs Address Pregnant Del Speculation, Rule Out Finale Theory About Young Jacob The Neighborhood Renewed for Final Season at CBS FBI's Zeeko Zaki Teases a 'Little Action Movie' for OA/Gemma, Shares Early Buzz on FBI: CIA Spinoff Pilot In the 14th episode of FBI Season 7, titled 'Hitched,' Special Agent Omar Adom 'OA' Zidan (played by original cast member Zeeko Zaki) and girlfriend Gemma Brooks (Billions' Comfort Clinton) were heading to Niagara Falls for a romantic, 'unplugged' getaway when their train was hijacked and rerouted. OA, without his gun, tried to play things cool and pretended to just be a lawyer. But when a fellow passenger ignored OA's advice and tried to play hero, OA joined in the fight, which wound up putting a hijacker's bullet into Gemma's belly. As the hijackers in their passenger car grew disenfranchised by their leader's agenda, OA was able to convince once of them (played by Magnum P.I. alum Stephen Hill) to help in the stopping of bleeding and dressing of Gemma's wound. The FBI team did heir best to avert catastrophe, getting a 'failsafe' placed on the track ahead that'd keep the train from plowing into its target, a company with vats of toxic chemicals on-site. But if the train hits that clamp, the derailment would jeopardize the loves of those on board. OA moved Gemma and the others to another car, then dangled himself outside between the fast-moving cars to juuuust barely flip the switch that decoupled them. After the lead hijacker took her life, OA moved into the driver's compartment and, with help from the team back home, applied the breaks in such a way to bring the train to a stop mere feet from the failsafe. That night, OA sat at Gemma's hospital bedside as she came to, only to nudge her to rest. He then confided in an arriving Maggie all of the second-guessing he was doing, about what he might have done differently to spare Gemma the gunshot: 'I was supposed to protect her.' Regardless of OA's anxiety, FBI original cast member Zeeko Zaki told TVLine of OA and Gemma's status, 'I feel like we definitely left it off in a great place.' In fact, 'I'm hoping that this experience makes us stronger, though I think it could go a lot of different ways. We'll see what the writers are brewing.' Given that the episode was titled 'Hitched' and OA and Gemma were en route to the traditionally romantically Niagara Falls, we had to ask Zaki: Did he, upon first getting wind of this episode, wonder if OA would be revealed to have a certain kind of very special, sparkly ring in his pocket? In a word, nah. 'There's definitely some room to imagine that,' he conceded, 'but I really feel that there's a lot more that Gemma and I can build before we get to that point. We'll see if this scares her off, we'll see if this makes us stronger…. That's not up to me, but I'm down and very excited to play both.'Best of TVLine Mrs. Maisel Flash-Forward List: All of Season 5's Futuristic Easter Eggs Yellowjackets Recap: The Morning After Yellowjackets Recap: The First Supper
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
FBI First Look Photos: OA and Gemma Are in Danger on a Train! (Exclusive)
A romantic getaway for OA and Gemma goes off the rails — but hopefully not off the rails — as seen in TVLine's exclusive first look at the next episode of CBS' FBI. In the 14th episode of Season 7, titled 'Hitched' and airing Tuesday, March 11 at 8/7c, Special Agent Omar Adom 'OA' Zidan (played by original cast member Zeeko Zaki) and his girlfriend of over a year, Gemma Brooks (Billions' Comfort Clinton, in her sixth appearance on FBI), are on holiday on a high-speed passenger train when it is hijacked and rerouted. More from TVLine Beyond the Gates Video: Tamara Tunie Confirms She Will Sing on CBS' New Daytime Drama, Plus More Scoop The Road: Keith Urban to Headline CBS Country Music Competition From Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan NCIS Offers a Blink-and-You Missed It Update on the Hawai'i, Los Angeles and New Orleans Teams While the FBI team races to somehow wrest control away from the unhinged perpetrators and prevent a catastrophe, will OA, though unarmed, also do what he can to neutralize the threat on-site? Meaning, are we getting FBI's take on the underrated Under Siege 2: Dark Territory? Review the exclusive photos above and below, and share your predictions for how this deadly drama unfolds! Comfort Clinton made her debut as Gemma exactly one year ago today, when FBI viewers learned that OA had quietly started dating. That happiness was quickly tempered as OA and the team discovered that Gemma, who was raised on the Upper East Side in a world of penthouses and private schools, had some unsavory friends. But all that is behind us now. FBI was not among the nine shows that CBS renewed early in one fell swoop last week; that's because the franchise's mothership earned a three-season renewal last spring, meaning it will be around through at least Season 9. In fact, FBI will attempt so sire a third spinoff with a springtime episode that doubles as a backdoor pilot for a prospective offshoot titled FBI: CIA; you can read much more about that here. FBI this season is averaging 8.2 million viewers (with delayed playback), ranking No. 3 — trailing only Tracker (broadcast TV's most-watched entertainment program) and the freshman hit Matlock — among all the dramas the network has aired this TV of TVLine Summer TV Calendar: Your Guide to 85+ Season and Series Premieres Classic Christmas Movies Guide: Where to Watch It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, Die Hard and Others What's New on Netflix in June
