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22
Jun
2026
By Boho
The early days of a relationship feel light. Everything is new, and the future seems open. Money, however, has a way of slipping into the picture sooner than most couples expect. It shows up in small decisions and grows into bigger ones. Learning to handle it together, while the connection is still fresh, sets a tone that lasts. This article looks at how partners can talk about money honestly, build shared habits, and lay the groundwork for the home and life they want.
Honeymoon-Phase Finances: Building a Future (and a Home) as a Couple
photo by Gem Hicks – full shoot here
Why Money Talks Matter Early
Most couples avoid money conversations at the start. It feels unromantic, or even a little risky. Yet silence rarely helps. The longer two people wait, the harder honesty becomes.
Talking early does something useful. It turns money from a hidden source of tension into a shared project. You learn how your partner thinks. You learn what they fear and what they hope for. Those insights are worth more than any budget spreadsheet.
Start small. Ask about debt, spending styles, and goals. Listen without judgment. The point is not to fix anything in one sitting. The point is to open a door that stays open.
Different Backgrounds, Different Habits
People learn about money long before they meet their partner. Childhood shapes it. So do early jobs, past relationships, and plain personality. One person may save out of habit. The other may spend to feel secure. Neither approach is wrong on its own.
Problems start when those habits collide without warning. A surprise purchase can feel like a betrayal. A strict budget can feel like a cage. Naming these differences out loud removes some of the sting.
Try to understand the why behind your partner’s choices. Money behavior is usually emotional, not logical. Once you see the reason, compromise gets easier.
photo by Olive & Wilde Photo + Film – full wedding here
19
Jun
2026
By Boho
I have the most gorgeous styled shoot to share with you today all the way from North Georgia. It’s a shoot filled to the brim with the most stunning collection of flowers, from the ceremony arbor to the bouquet, these flowers from Ivy Marie Weddings are simply exquisite, the colours, the styling, the sheer volume of them is breath taking. Indeed the whole shoot is just stunning, full of whimsical, warm decoration and rustic glam styling. A huge team came together to create these amazing images, so big thanks to all of them for their hard work.
18
Jun
2026
By Boho
Wedding registries have a predictable shape. They fill up with kitchen gadgets, dinner services, and the occasional showy splurge, while one of the most-used rooms in the couple’s future home barely features. The bedroom is consistently overlooked on gift lists, which is a missed opportunity, because it is where a couple will spend more time than almost anywhere else and where thoughtful gifts can do the most lasting good.
What to Put on a Wedding Registry for Your Bedroom
photo by Victoriia Kovalchuk
The most overlooked room on the list
The bedroom belongs on the registry precisely because of how much it is used and how much sleep matters to a couple’s life together. Guests giving a wedding gift usually want to contribute something meaningful to the new home, and few things are more meaningful, or more used, than the things that help a couple rest well. A registry that ignores the bedroom skips the room where good gifts quietly improve every single day.
Gifts that get used and last
Most guests, given the choice, would rather give something that gets used and lasts than another decorative object destined for a cupboard. This is exactly why the bedroom makes such good registry territory, and where Simba’s full sleep range offers a wealth of ideas, from the foundational pieces down to the small comforts. Pointing guests towards things that genuinely set up the couple’s rest turns a gift list into a practical foundation for the home rather than a pile of ornaments.
Photo by Spacejoy
18
Jun
2026
By Boho
Weddings are filled with joy, anticipation, and celebration, but they can also bring moments of reflection. For many couples, especially those who’ve lost a loved one, the wedding day can feel bittersweet. As excited as you are, it’s completely natural to wish certain people were there to share it with you.
Honouring passed family members (and even close friends) at your wedding isn’t about shifting the focus or adding heaviness to the day. It’s about acknowledging the love they’ve given you and carrying a piece of them forward as you begin this next chapter. From subtle nods to more visible tributes, there are ways to pay respect that still feel intentional and true to who you are as a couple.
Here are some heartfelt ideas to honour the people you miss, while keeping your wedding day centred on you, your partner, and the future you’re building together.
Creative Ways to Honor Passed Family Members at Your Wedding
photo by William Avery Photography – full wedding here
Weave them into your music
Music has a way of bringing memories to the surface, often without saying a word. Including a song that reminds you of a loved one can be an incredibly meaningful tribute.
McKenzi Taylor, Founder/Owner of Gather After, suggests, “Play a song from their favorite band and make sure the DJ or band leader knows to place it in the setlist at a time when the dancefloor will be poppin’. It’s not necessary to dedicate it to them; if you want to be subtle with your tribute, just slip it into the playlist.”
Sometimes, the most special moments are the ones only you (and maybe a few close family members) fully understand. When you hear that song, you’ll feel the connection, and that’s what matters most.
Leave an open seat
Leaving an open seat at your ceremony is a simple yet powerful gesture. It can symbolise the presence of someone who can’t physically be there but is still very much part of your story.
“Leaving a dedicated seat with a photo or sentimental object acknowledges their role in the couple’s story,” notes Sara Landon, Owner & Principal Planner at Sara Landon Events. “Couples can place a single stem flower on the chair as they walk down the aisle, invite siblings or children to contribute flowers throughout the processional, or drape a small item — like a scarf, boutonnière, or handwritten note — over the seat. It becomes both a quiet tribute and a grounding reminder of the love that shaped the family.”
If a front-row seat feels too prominent, you can adapt this idea by placing a chair off to the side or using it during a private moment before guests arrive. It’s about acknowledging absence with intention rather than creating a moment that feels uncomfortable or overly formal.
Photo by Justine Missen Photography – full wedding here
17
Jun
2026
By Boho
By the time a hen-do group agrees on dates, somebody usually wants sunshine, somebody wants good restaurants, somebody wants a spa, and somebody has already started looking at cocktail bars. Finding a destination that keeps everyone happy isn’t always easy. A weekend away tends to work best when there is enough variety to fill a few days without constantly travelling.
Across Europe, a handful of places consistently manage that balance. Bath offers elegant country-house stays close to a historic city, Marbella brings beaches and nightlife, Santorini is known for wine and sea views, Chamonix adds mountain adventure, and Barcelona packs a surprising amount into a relatively compact city centre.
5 Exceptional Group Destinations for Your Hen Do
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Historic Elegance and Private Estate Living in Bath
On Saturday mornings, the streets around Bath Abbey and the nearby square begin filling with visitors carrying coffee cups and shopping bags from the independent stores along Milsom Street. A few minutes away, Pulteney Bridge overlooks the River Avon, while the Georgian terraces around The Circus remain much as they were centuries ago.
Many hen groups base themselves just outside the city. The countryside surrounding Bath is dotted with manor houses, converted estates, and substantial period properties that can accommodate large groups. Those looking to find mansions to rent for parties often choose properties with extensive gardens, private dining rooms, hot tubs, games rooms, and enough bedrooms for everyone to stay together. Many are located within easy reach of Bath itself, making it possible to spend the day exploring the city before returning to a private estate in the evening.
The Roman Baths remain one of the main attractions, though smaller details often stay with visitors just as much. Browsing the stalls at Green Park Station Market, walking through the Royal Crescent, or simply sitting near the Abbey as the city grows busier during the afternoon can easily fill a day.
photo by Rachel Claire
