No hen/stag/sten do is complete without the classic Mr and Mrs questions; this quiz is a great icebreaker as it’s the bride or groom who’s put on the spot, not the guests, many of whom might not know each other. Everyone can bond over the – often hilarious – answers and it’s a fun way […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Colin, to hear more about his dog, Saffy, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: My wife and I have had dogs nearly all the time since we’ve been married. We‘ve had two Chihuahuas over the years as well as a miniature […]

So, you’ve had an invite to an Asian wedding! All weddings are great; it’s a happy occasion and everyone’s there for the same reason – to celebrate the happy couple, but they can also be a bit of a minefield. There are often unwritten rules, particularly when it comes to choosing an outfit; for example, […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Lauren, to hear more about her horse, Polly, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: I’ve had my own horses from being in my 20s, but I’ve been around them since being a toddler. I got Polly after seeing a post about […]

Thinking of the perfect gift for someone is always tricky, but with wedding anniversary gifts we get a little bit of help as traditionally every year has its own theme. For example, silver for 25 years, paper for one. The tradition of giving a gift to commemorate an anniversary goes back to the Ancient Romans, […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Kate, to hear more about her dog, Ranni, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: Previously, we had Jax, a Staffy cross Lurcher, that’s what we ended up thinking he was in the end, as we were told he was a Staffy, […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Graham, to hear more about his dog, Ollie, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: I’ve had cats all my life, 22 years before being married and 56 years married. Nine years ago, I was ‘conned’ into getting ‘a’ dog. At the […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Willowe, to hear more about her dog, Remy, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: My dog is called Remy, she’s a Manchester Terrier and I’ve had dogs all my life. I’ve had various rescues, but one rescue in particular, came from […]

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a winter wedding venue in York; while summer weddings get all the glory, there’s something really magical about a winter wedding – even more so when it’s held somewhere that’s as steeped in charm and history as York is. Here at The Insurance Emporium, we’re just […]

There are lots of reasons the UK is perfect for a horse-riding holiday; there’s such a variety of landscapes we’re spoilt for choice, from mountains and moors to vast sweeping beaches and rugged cliffs – there’s something for everyone, whether you want a leisurely trail ride, to something more adventurous, you’re guaranteed to find the […]