South Lodge Hotel

West Sussex The South Lodge Hotel was built in 1883 and is set in 93 acres of parkland close to the town of Horsham. This five star hotel offers 89 rooms which include five bridal suites. All rooms have excellent views...

Packing your wedding dress for travel

It does not matter whether your wedding ceremony is local or the other side of the world, travelling with a wedding dress is not easy. A lot of thinking and careful planning has to be applied to ensure your bridal gown...

Soughton Hall

Location: Mold, Deeside Soughton Hall was built in 1714 as the Bishop’s Palace and has undergone a series of extensions over the years, several refurbishments and alterations have led to the grandeur that the hall has...

Music at your wedding

Your wedding day is probably the most special day of your life and you are likely to spend months planning how everything is going to be, from the invites to the reception and speeches. A critical factor that most...

History of the Wedding Bells

At one time, people got married just as much for protection as for romantic love. Once a couple were married, it was customary to ring bells to announce the union to the village. It was also thought that wedding bells...

Maternity wedding dress

If you are pregnant and planning your wedding then choosing a wedding dress is a little bit different as you have other considerations to take into account. However, the main priority is to look beautiful and glamorous...

Sopwell House Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Hertfordshire Situated in St Albans, this Georgian house used to be the country home of Lord Mountbatten and is set in 12 acres of landscaped grounds. The rooms range from standard to suites and apartments, all offering...

History of the Garter Toss, From Bedroom to Reception

Garters have a way of making ladies feel sexy. Though usually not worn in everyday life, on a bride’s wedding day garters are usually the last piece of a bride’s undergarments she puts on, and the first to be taken off...

History of the Chuppah, A Symbol of Home

When the bride and groom at a Jewish wedding stand beneath the “chuppah” or wedding canopy, they are following a tradition that has been handed down for centuries. The “chuppah” is a cloth supported by four poles or...

Sketty Hall

Location: Swansea Sketty Hall has a long and prestigious history stretching back to 1780. This beautifully preserved Georgian Mansion set in its own superb grounds has been returned to its original condition and now...

Ideas for wedding decorations

Decorating your reception venue will add that special touch to your wedding day. Imagine the reaction of your guests when they enter your reception and they see lovely floral arrangements, fabulous table decorations...

Name of Hotel: Shottle Hall Country House

County: Derbyshire Shottle Hall Country House is located on the Chatsworth Estate on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is set in four acres of landscaped gardens and a further 14 acres of parkland. It has...

Hindu Weddings – Colourful Affairs

Hindu weddings are traditionally very colourful affairs and to be authentic they are held in the Sanskrit language. Marriage ceremonies and marriage itself is very important to the Hindu culture, so attention to detail...

Ideas for a beach wedding

These days many couples opt for a beach wedding somewhere hot and exotic. This is a naturally romantic setting for your wedding ceremony. Choosing to get married on the beach does not necessarily mean a simple ceremony...

How to pick the right wedding dress for you

When you get married you will want to wear the most perfect fitting wedding dress that you can find. Not only do you want to look sensational but you also want to feel like the most gorgeous girl in the world. Wedding...

Hawaiian Wedding Song

When Richard King wrote the “Hawaiian Wedding Song” for his operetta, “Prince of Hawaii,” in 1926, he probably could not imagine that this would become the most popular song in the islands for tying the proverbial...

Name of Hotel: Shendish Manor Hotel

County: Hertfordshire The Shendish Manor Hotel is set in 160 acres of parkland between the villages of Apsley and Kings Langley. The manor house dates back to 1853 but it replaced a farmhouse which dated back to the...

Practical advice on how to choose your bridal gown

The biggest part of getting married for a bride is choosing her wedding gown. As it is such an integral part of your wedding, never rush when selecting your dress. The first step is to research all styles of wedding...

Rushton Hall Hotel

Northamptonshire The award winning Rushton Hall Hotel, at Rushton, dates back to the fifteenth century. It offers 45 individually designed rooms, which range from superior to four-poster rooms, many with views of the...

Handfasting, the Celtic Wedding

The Celts once considered a man and woman could be unified by the simple joining of hands. This was an outward gesture that signified a marriage of consent. The actual consummation of the marriage validated the union...