According to statistics, someone in Britain gets married every 103 seconds. Now, thanks to changes to the Marriage Act, they can make their special day a real day to remember with an unusual setting for their wedding.

Couples now have the option of marrying in such unusual venues as museums, caves, theme parks, castles, and football stadiums, as well as the more obvious venues as stately homes and presitigious hotels. Prior to the change, churches had long been the most popular setting for weddings, with around 49% of marriages solemnised in register offices.

All that, of course, may change thanks to the ever-increasing range of venues licensed to allow ceremonies to take place on their premises.

There will always, of course, be those who prefer the more conventional type of wedding. But wherever the ceremony takes place there will be the same elements to plan for invitations, flowers and transport, as well as the cake, bridal dress, and photography. Finally, there is the reception itself.

The wedding breakfast/reception/party is the celebratory confirmation of this most special day to remember and needs to be organised in good time. Indeed, good planning is the key to ensuring your big day goes according to plan and is a day you will remember for the rest of your life.