Should I wear high shoes or flat shoes for my big day,

When choosing bridal shoes for your big day the obvious choice is high heels –but you should wear what you feel comfortable in. As well as looking fabulous on your big day, you also want to be comfortable in what you...

Gretna Green, the Village of the Runaway Weddings

Believe it or not, an old blacksmith shop in the Scottish town of Gretna Green could, if it wishes, claim the title of “Las Vegas of the British Isles”. Scottish marriage laws were, until relatively recently, much more...

Name of Hotel: Royal County Marriott

County: Durham The Royal County Marriott is a four star hotel situated in the city of Durham on the banks of the Wear, close to the castle and cathedral. Parts of the building date back to the seventeenth century. Rooms...

Greek Weddings, One of Life’s Pleasures

Celebrations in Greece are exuberant, entertaining and always include a great deal of food and drink. Weddings are no exception. In a traditional Greek Orthodox marriage, the celebrations start with the formal...

Having a vintage style wedding

A vintage style wedding will have a very classic theme to it. Lots of couples choose their wedding theme to be a vintage theme as it inspires romance for the bride and groom as well as for the guests. The vintage theme...

Rowton Castle Hotel

Shropshire The Rowton Castle Hotel is situated six miles from Shrewsbury and stands in 17 acres of grounds. A castle has occupied the site for around 800 years, though the current building ‘only’ dates back to the...

Gown shopping experiences for the bride-to-be

When it is the most important day of your life you want to make sure you are wearing the perfect gown. From silk to satin, chiffon to brocade: the last thing you want is to look like a fashion disaster when you walk...

French Wedding Traditions – Flowers and Hope Chests

The idea of the bridal hope chest had its origins in France and comes from the word “trousseau” or bundle. This bundle was actually the pack of clothes the bride took to the new home that she was to share with her...

Rowhill Grange & Utopia Spa

Kent The Rowhill Grange and Utopia Spa is an award-winning establishment set in 15 acres of landscaped grounds in the Kent countryside. The four star hotel was built in 1870. The 38 rooms still have some period features...

Rothley Court Hotel

Leicestershire This ancient manor stands on a site dating back to the Domesday Book. Located on the edge of Charnwood Forest, in Rothley village, just north of Leicester, the hotel has an eleventh century chapel in its...

Filipino Wedding Beliefs

No one is really sure where some of the Filipino wedding beliefs came from, or how long ago they originated. Though many of them appear to be rooted in superstition, rather than scientific fact, they do tend to be...

Fashionable flower girl dresses

When it comes to traditional weddings, a bride-to-be wants it all – bridesmaids, pageboys and of course flower girls. Flower girl dresses are available in lots of designs: A bubble style dress is a very popular choice...

Rose and Crown

Wiltshire Part of the Legacy hotel group, this thirteenth century, former coaching inn, is situated in the historic city of Salisbury. The hotel has 29 rooms ranging from standard to feature and a four-poster room is...

Dream wedding without breaking the bank

Once you have decided to get married then it is quite an exciting time as you start to plan your wedding. However, it is also a nervous time as you begin to realise the cost involved. The average wedding costs just over...

Filipino Engagements and Wedding Ceremony

Filipino men and women usually pick their own spouses. Once this is done, it is customary for the groom’s parents to visit the family of the bride. The groom’s parents then ask the family for the woman’s hand in...

Eternity in a Band of Gold: The Wedding Ring

Some poets believe that a pen held by the hand will convey true feelings directly from the writer’s heart. The Egyptians had a similar belief concerning wedding rings. The tradition of the wedding ring evolved in this...

Deciding on a train for your dress.

Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding with the perfect dress and long flowing train that makes them look like a princess. Trains vary in length and style. Short trains start at the hem of the dress and are known as a...

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa

Cheshire Rookery Hall dates back to 1816 and is situated near Nantwich, in Cheshire. Part of the Hand Picked Hotels Group, it is set in 38 acres of parkland. The hotel offers 70 rooms, ranging from classic rooms to...

Do You Take this Cowboy, Saying I Do on Horseback

In this modern world more and more people are seeking ways to escape their fast paced lifestyles and reconnect with the outdoors. For some, this means getting on the back of a horse and riding along a deserted beach or...

Choosing your bridal jewellery

Getting married is one of the most important days of your life, and it is important that everything is perfect down to the very last detail. You will want to look your best on your special day, and, along with having an...