As The Great British Bake-Off gets serious, we’re probably all spending far more time than usual contemplating cakes, bakes and sweet treats. Happily, if you’re planning your wedding, you’ve got a legitimate excuse to swoon over gorgeous confections as choosing the...

It seems that absolutely everyone is trying a bit of wedding DIY right now. There’s a lot to be said for crafting the details that you’re going to use yourself and those handmade, heartfelt touches really mean a lot. Whatever style of wedding you’re planning, there...

Let’s be honest, we don’t really need an excuse for a party with our friends and family but should you need a reason to get everyone together then surely your engagement is it? It’s the start of a new chapter, it’s a super special moment and it deserves to be...

Congratulations! You’re engaged! The ring is on your finger and you’re on the way to your wedding. But hold on one moment, don’t rush past this amazing occassion too quickly in your excitement to start planning the big day. Oh no, getting engaged is something to...

Summer is still the most popular time of year for weddings here in the UK. The lure of long, sunny days and the possibility of warm weather are an irresistible combination for brides and grooms who fall in love with the prospect of high summer celebrations. So, in...

Summer is certainly festival season and whether you’ll be dancing in a field or watching from your sofa, it seems as if we can’t get enough of the festival vibe. The same is certainly true in the wedding world as festival themed weddings have become more and more...

Of all the wedding trends that I’m seeing at the moment, there are few I love more than that of mixed metallics. I love the opulence of coppers, golds, silvers and bronzes and I just adore the richness of the finished look when they’re all combined together. Whether...

Telling the world that you’re engaged is one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments that certainly needs to be savoured and enjoyed. I absolutely recommend making the most of the moment as you spread the happy news so here are some really great ways to announce your...

It will probably come as no surprise to you to learn that we love gems. Obviously diamonds are a girl’s best friend but we’ve also got rather large soft spots for the rich, luxurious hues and bold geometric shapes of emeralds, amethysts, rubys and more. With that in...

Well, it’s certainly been a busy month in celeb-land and we’ve spent far too much time cooing over the outfits of the famous. However, as you’d expect, we’re always on the look out for the jewels that are the finishing touches for the rich and famous so we thought...

It certainly feels like spring has sprung this week and we’re absolutely in love with this super pretty season right now. New leaves, baby buds and beautiful blossom – we can’t wait to get out and about this week.  In the meantime, and as a seasonal treat to see...

There’s no doubt about it, proposing to the one you love can be a nerve-wracking occasion. But there’s absolutely no need to worry and Hot Pink is here to help. You’re guaranteed to be Mr. Popular if you pop the question with one of our fantastic engagement rings but...

So its not like there hadn't been hints. An 'I Love Paris' cushion, a 'Dreaming of Paris' washbag and other Paris related bits around the flat. So the destination was a no brainer, but the proposal itself? That took a bit more brain power and if it wasn't for some...