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The success of a wedding venue in all about 'I DO'

The success of a wedding venue in all about 'I DO'

Long gone are the days when a simple church wedding and a slice of cake would suffice; brides-to-be and their grooms are now looking for something different, to stand out from the crowds and most importantly to be one of a kind. 

As reality TV stars and celebrities continue to push the boundaries, sharing their increasingly lavish gatherings with the masses, blushing brides-to-be up and down the country are considering how they too can be a princess for the day. 


Listen up brides-to-be… Sleep expert reveals tips for best pre-wedding zzz’s

Being a bride is one of the most exciting and heartwarming days of a person’s life, from ‘will you marry me?’, to the run-up to the big day when the nerves kick in. Pre-wedding jitters may be stopping you from getting the full recommended eight hours, but as we know, beauty sleep is not a myth and no one wants tired eyes on such a big day.

Silentnight’s sleep expert, Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, says: “Getting married is such an important and significant time in someone’s life, but it can bring with it a level of stress, which consequently can lead to a lack of sleep”.


Skin care expert, Seena Seka from Calypso

Skin care expert, Seena Seka from Calypso

Perfect Skin - The Wedding Countdown…

Calling all brides, bridesmaids and members of the bridal party; if you’re counting down to the big day now is the time to get your skin in tip-top condition!  Forget about the dress, looking great starts with beautiful skin. A glowing complexion will give you confidence and ensures  you look your best on the day, as well as the hundreds of wedding pictures that follow…

Read my tips below to improve your skin in just six weeks.


The National Wedding Show launches BRAND NEW feature area

The National Wedding Show launches BRAND NEW feature area

 “The Feel Good Zone”

 23-25 September 2016 London Olympia | 30 September – 2 October 2016 Birmingham NEC 22-23 October 2016 Manchester Central

The National Wedding Show will be fighting fit this autumn as a host of health, fitness and wellness experts head to the all-new Feel Good Zone to offer brides and grooms-to-be with inspiration – and ‘gymspiration’ - ahead of their Big Day. 


Transforming Brides – Non-Surgical Beauty Guide for Brides-to-be

  • No need to go under the knife to be a confident bride
  • New guide recommends best treatments for your desired look and skin type
  • Indicates best times to book in treatments ahead of the big day

One of the biggest advantages of being a bride-to-be is owning the right to truly pamper yourself –but what other treatments are available beyond manicures and false lashes?

Leaders in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments, Transform, have developed an easy to use Non-Surgical Treatment Guide that allows people to uncover a range of non-cosmetic solutions, perfect for those about to tie the knot.

Don’t lose face on your wedding day!

This summer many women will have watched the likes of Love Island and TOWIE and been inspired by the perfect pouts and brows galore to try an aesthetic procedure. As these kind of procedures become increasingly mainstream, it’s easy to forget that they are treatments designed to change your face and therefore must be taken seriously! 

So, while a bargain price tag for a procedure may entice you initially, please remember the old adage ‘if something sounds too good to be true… then it probably is!’ Cheaper price tags often mean poor patient care, low quality products and a severe lack of attention to safety policies and procedures, not to mention the cost of any corrective work required after a bad procedure.  

Jilted by your venue and wondering what to do?

Jilted by your venue and wondering what to do?

Expert Dan Gill, founder of high-end hospitality and event management company Dine, offers his advice. 

With yet another couple’s wedding day almost ruined this week by their venue going bust just 48 hours before their big day, venues closing down leaving couples high and dry have been much in the news again.

Adam Sanders and Amanda Mularczyk planned well ahead and booked their venue for 200 guests more than two years ago but this didn’t protect them from being jilted at the last minute by their Swindon venue.

So how do you protect yourself against not only this financial loss, but the stress incurred?

The top wedding trends of 2016

Every bride-to-be is spoiled for choice when it comes to planning for their big day, and knowing where to start can be a daunting task.

To help give some inspiration as to what theme to opt for this year, investment experts Old Mutual Wealth take a look at the top wedding trends of 2016, and how much they’re likely to set you back.

Bohemian The bohemian wedding trend has become more and more popular in recent years, and is a great way to incorporate a tasteful attitude into a non-traditional wedding. Once you account for the lace-draped dress, outdoor accommodation and lighting, a boho wedding could cost anything between £15,000 to £20,000.

How to plan a non-traditional wedding for brides who hate weddings

From the designer dress right down to their something blue, many brides will have their perfect wedding planned before they have even met their future husband. However more and more women are becoming increasingly agitated at the thought of a fairy-tale wedding and now is a better time than ever to get planning an out of the ordinary day which will give your guests something to talk about.