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Advice From the Married Side – Real Couples Advice From Their Wedding Day
Today we are back with our regular feature ‘Advice from the Married Side,‘ real life wedding planning advice from...
2
Jun
2026
By Boho
Getting married is one of the most significant and celebratory events you can experience in adult life. It’s a collection of friends and family from all walks of life, all gathered to help see you through to the next stage of your own life with the one person you love the most in the world. And after that, you get to go on a honeymoon with them! How great is that! But the honeymoon can sometimes pose a bit of a problem when it comes to planning.
There are cost concerns, naturally, and particularly so if you’ve managed to splurge a bit on your dream wedding and reception. But there’s also the matter of planning a holiday experience fit to last a lifetime. Here, I’ll make the case for a city break honeymoon as a modern, flexible alternative to the traditional long-haul getaway. It’s a chance to feel the romance in a distinctly cosmopolitan way, through culture, food, boutique hotels, and memorable experiences — and without the need for long flights or long breaks from work.
How To Plan a City Break Honeymoon
photo by Unaihuiziphotography
Why Choose a City Break for Your Honeymoon?
First, let’s go over why you’d pick a city break at all. The usual instinct might be to find a coastal getaway, or a rural retreat that provides you the peace and quiet in which to enjoy your next life together as spouses. But such getaways can be expensive, not to mention difficult to organise when life gets hectic at home. Not everyone has the luxury of time and money to make such a long-haul, long-format honeymoon happen.
The romantic honeymoon city break is the ideal alternative to this older-fashioned form of holiday travel. It is an opportunity for the two of you to exercise spontaneity, and to do so in a way that doesn’t require hours and hours of international travel. Urban getaways are concentrated shots of cultural exploration and vibrant new experiences – at least, if you plan them right.
Photo by Samson Katt
1
Jun
2026
By Boho
Standing in front of 150 guests at a wedding can feel daunting, which is why many couples opt for a more intimate celebration, usually ranging from 20 to 60 guests. Once couples have found a space that suits their number of guests – a small enough space to get an atmosphere going but not too small that the guests feel claustrophobic – decorating the small space can be the focus. A small space can still be decorated in a way that makes a big impact. It’s the perfect opportunity to make the most of what you have and to realize that what you have, might be small but it surely is mighty.
There are plenty of ways to incorporate big styles into small spaces, this site knows all about it so simply take some of the below creative decoration ideas into account.
Photo by Luxart Wedding Studio – full wedding here
Table Decorations
You can go big by adding special decorative pieces to the table setting. Wedding tables usually come with a relatively simple setup and the catering team often has the plates and dishes lined up in the kitchen ready for service, so you can’t put out pretty plates but you can have underplates. This is a great opportunity to add a personal and decorative touch to the table setting by adding colour or texture to the underplate. Adding decorative table runners also elongates the shape of the table and makes for a more celebratory feel. Including name tags that are more than the basic black and white ones but perhaps have little feathers or hay on them to add some excitement would be a great idea. Adding these pieces will make the dining area seem larger than life, which is exactly the goal of a small venue.
PHOTO BY ADRI MENDEZ PHOTOGRAPHY – FULL WEDDING HERE
29
May
2026
By Boho
Tradition still has its place in weddings, but today’s couples are taking a more thoughtful approach to which ones make the cut. From clever exits to receiving lines, some customs are being reimagined, while others are quietly making their exit.
It’s less about doing things the “right way” and more about creating something that feels personal. The beauty of modern weddings is that you can blend the meaningful parts of tradition with ideas that reflect who you are. A mix of old and new often makes for the most memorable celebrations!
Here’s what a handful of industry pros have to say about the traditions worth bringing back and the ones it might be time to leave behind.
Wedding Traditions We Should Bring Back (and Ones We Should Toss)
Photo by Fabio Photography – full wedding here
Traditions to Bring Back
Exit cars
There’s something cinematic about a couple making their grand getaway at the end of the night. While sparklers and confetti send-offs have had their moment, the classic exit car is overdue for a comeback.
Liney Castle, Wedding Planner at Twickenham House and Hall, says, “Some wedding traditions that couples should bring back are vintage exit vehicles! This is often a minor detail that couples leave out these days in the midst of the rest of the larger logistical decisions to make, but it is a sweet way to cap off the evening. Going along with this, I love the cans and ribbons that guests tie to the back of the exit vehicle. This is such a fun and nostalgic tradition.”
An exit car adds a sense of occasion that often gets lost in the whirlwind of the day. It’s that quiet, in-between moment where you can take a breath, share a laugh, and soak up the fact that you’ve just tied the knot.
photo by Seth and Beth – Wedding Photography – full wedding here
28
May
2026
By Boho
Today we are back with our regular feature ‘Advice from the Married Side,‘ real life wedding planning advice from all the lovely brides and grooms I have featured on the blog.
I get to feature so many amazing real weddings here on the blog and with each wedding I ask the couple to share with us their wedding planning knowledge and experiences. This post is a super useful collection of wedding wisdom from those who have just got married, to help you on your own wedding planning journey. I hope there will be something amongst these experiences that help you. Happy Planning!
photo by This Modern Revelry – full wedding here
General Advice
- Don’t overthink the big things, at the end of the day, everyone in the room is there for you, and the day should centred around having a good day filled with love.
- I will say that giving myself the week before the wedding to chill and enjoy the lead up instead of running around last minute was a huge help.
- Vinted is a good source for little extras.
- There are a lot of ways to save money, you can rent equipment and use Fiverr to hire a DJ to make a premixed DJ set (which is much cheaper than hiring a DJ).
- Consider a weekday wedding to save on costs and keep the guest list intimate. Flexibility with decorations and using items from the venue can also help keep expenses down without compromising on style.
- Also in hindsight I wouldn’t have stressed so much about the small things. On the day of, they don’t matter. You and your partner committing to each other is.
- If you can write your own vows, take the chance to do so. It made the day for us to have that moment to speak to each other openly, and to have this moment of “Hey, look, we did it! Thank you for doing it with me!”. We got to have so much autonomy over the ceremony, and it made it even more special. At the end of the day, it really does end up being the best bit.
- There’s no need to be nervous. I have a total phobia of public speaking, and leading up to the big day I was freaking out big time about reciting my vows in front of everyone. But when it came to it, I was surrounded by people who love me and are there to celebrate what I had to say. As soon as it was over I wished I could do it all again.
photo by Chang by Wedding Boutique Phuket – full wedding here
26
May
2026
By Boho
The days of rustic burlap runners and excessive mason jars are fading into the rear-view mirror. We are witnessing a massive shift toward a modern bohemian aesthetic that values curation over clutter. Couples today want the freedom of a bohemian spirit, paired with the polish of high-end design. It is about balancing raw textures with refined finishes. Think of it as the difference between a chaotic festival outfit and a sharp, tailored look accessorized with a bold Pinko bag—it is intentional, stylish, and undeniably cool. This new wave preserves the soul of boho but dresses it up for a black-tie affair. The result is a celebration that feels grounded yet expensive.
Boho-Luxe 2026: How to Create a Bohemian Wedding Without Dreamcatchers and Macramé
photo by Estefanía Herrera Photography – full wedding here
Architecture Meets Nature: Setting the Scene
Location dictates the vibe before a single flower is placed. The elevated boho style moves away from generic open fields and steps into spaces with character. We are seeing a surge in popularity for the warehouse wedding venue. These industrial spaces provide a blank, gritty canvas that contrasts beautifully with organic elements. High ceilings and exposed brick demand large-scale decor rather than tiny, fussy details.
Alternatively, a greenhouse wedding reception offers an immersive outdoor experience without the unpredictability of the weather. Glass structures frame the wildness of the outdoors while keeping your guests comfortable. This is where the industrial boho wedding concept shines. You mix the hardness of steel beams with the softness of nature. It creates a visual tension that keeps the eye interested.
photo by Cristiana Fiorini Photography – full wedding here
