Choosing a wedding venue is arguably, one of the biggest choices a couple can make when it comes to planning their big day, and the chance of finding one which meets every expectation is a tall order.
Karen James-Watkins of Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales, shares with us her observations over the last couple of years, reflecting on the notable rise in couples wanting the ability to “build their own” wedding, ensuring their day is unique and personal to them.
On July 22nd Ceri and Dave were all ready to say their vows with a beautiful outside ceremony at noon but at 11.55 only one registrar had turned up and there was no sign from the other who was conducting the wedding. The owner and wedding coordinator Julia Pugh refused to have the wedding cancelled and offered to step in and marry them both.
Garthmyl Hall on the Powys and Shropshire borders is a brand new Exclusive hire wedding venue, offering the day that the couple want not what we dictate. We believe in going above and beyond for our couples and this wedding really proved that! It was only the halls 4th wedding as they only opened late April this year.
Barns are perfect as they are often a blank canvas, giving you the scope to have your wedding styled exactly how you always imagined, however their size alone can be daunting. Lindsey Hunter of Get Knotted gives us her recipe for transforming a barn from blank and chilly to warm and romantic.
For the couple who is looking for luxe surroundings in which to spend their honeymoon - look no further than Kata Rocks. Recently named one of the most instagram-worthy destinations in the world - Kata Rocks in Phuket is quickly climbing the list of the world's top places to to go on honeymoon for the social media savvy. Here, bride and grooms will discover the best beaches, stunning views of the most beautiful blue seas and a level of luxury to be savoured and hash tagged.
When a couple plans their big day, they really want it to be a day that all the guests will enjoy and remember. The wedding is of course about the union of the couple but inevitably the bride and groom want their wedding to be the best wedding. With people attending so many weddings over the course of their life time, it can be difficult to make your own wedding stand out. However there are ways that it can be done and they won’t necessarily cost a fortune!
Budget is usually a concern for couples as they plan their big day so they always need to be mindful of the overall costs. Small additions and quirky features can become a nice talking point for guests and get them talking for the good reasons!
Ling Ling Mykonos is the ultimate open air wedding venue for a couple looking for a chic and stylish destination in which to say their I Do’s. Instagram ideal, and part of the iconic Hakkasan family, Ling Ling has reimagined the Hakkasan DNA ever so slightly to create a restaurant concept that oozes culinary excellence in one of the world’s most achingly stylish locations.
There’s a reason why your wedding day is called your Big Day. It’s the only occasion in your life when you’ll have all the people you love in the same room on the same day. It’s the most extraordinary feeling for any couple. Your dedicated wedding team at the Preston Marriott Hotel will make sure that your day is the perfect expression of who you are.
After years of proudly hosting weddings, we understand that what is most important is that you have your day your way. Our wedding packages start from £2,750 and are based on a minimum spend, not maximum numbers or set packages.
Sat on the edge of the stunning Pennine hills, the Pennine Manor Hotel is set in a beautiful and tranquil location. With panoramic views right across the Yorkshire countryside, the hotel is located just outside Huddersfield.
It’s our belief that every single wedding should be completely unique and personal to the special couple, so our wedding planners will go out of their way to help you design that perfect day. We’re not just helping you to plan out one day, we’re making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Firstly, Clogau is a rare Welsh gold brand, with actually the rarest gold in the world!
Also a piece of Clogau gold was gifted to the Royal family during Queen Victoria's reign so Clogau gold still remains in the Royal family with jewellery being made from this. Customers can design and build their very own engagement ring using Clogau's inshore app technology for their Compose engagement rings, seen below.
Sonia Menzes, Head of Brand Development at Clogau says:
When you’re jet setting off around the world on your honeymoon, there’s every chance that you end up in a country where the laws are a little different to here in the UK. Whilst most of us would never dream of doing anything which we thought would class as breaking the law, in some countries it’s sometimes the things you wouldn’t think you could get into trouble for that can see you on the wrong side of the law.
