Flowers are one of the most recognisable features of a wedding. Brides cradle a carefully chosen bouquet, bridesmaids carry matching posies, and the walk down the aisle seems incomplete without a splash of floral colour. But have you ever wondered why we do this? The tradition of carrying flowers is much older, and quirkier,…
Winston Churchill is remembered not only as a wartime leader but also as one of the greatest public speakers of all time. His speeches were carefully prepared, powerfully delivered, and filled with language that stirred people to action. Even though he had a slight speech impediment, Churchill turned it into a strength. He used…
Believe it or not, you can actually enjoy planning and delivering your wedding day speech. If you’re a member of the bridal party, who will be on ‘speech duty’? The groom, the bride, the best man, the father of the bride or groom, the bridesmaids even the flowergirl or pageboy all have important roles to play. If…