A marriage ceremony is a public declaration of your love and commitment to one another, and if you choose a religious ceremony in church you are acknowledging that God cares about your relationship and that you want his blessing and his guidance.

Each butterfly is in its own specially designed release box, beautifully decorated to match your bridal colour scheme.

Doves have always symbolised love, peace and serenity.

There are two types of confetti, the traditional type that’s thrown over the bride and groom at every available opportunity, and table confetti that’s sprinkled decoratively over the tables at the reception.

Music is the mood-maker at any special event, but a wedding demands much more attention owing to several alternating themes during the course of the whole day.

In this day and age, nothing comes for free, although Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson will have us believe differently. Marriage carries a number of costs, some extravagent, some unavoidable.

The superintendent registrar needs to know your full names, ages, marital status, address(es) and nationality, and will require documentary evidence. (Your intended marriage venue and occupations will also be included.)

Hello young lovers - if you’re under 18 you’re going to need the written permission of your parents or guardian before you can tie the knot.