When preparations for your wedding enter the final month, virtually all of the main aspects will have been long since closed off and it’s down to the finer details of the day. One of these later tasks is to arrange where your guests will be seated for the reception. It can be a time-consuming process but it’s worth taking the time to organise it as carefully as possible, as all it takes is one unwise move to impact upon everyone’s enjoyment of the evening.
From January until August 2017 the Natural History Museum will offer couples the exclusive opportunity to host their wedding reception in the majestic North Hall as Hintze Hall temporarily closes its doors to make way for a new installation.
To begin the celebrations, couples can host a relaxing drinks and canapé reception in the museum’s tranquil Darwin Centre courtyard. The strikingly contemporary space is easily adapted to suit specific themes and offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
En route to North Hall, guests will be taken on a spectacular journey through the world class exhibits that the musem has to offer.
Everyone wants their wedding day to be memorable. This means a lot of time, effort and money often goes into the planning of saying “I do”. In fact, according to Money Saving Expert, the average UK nuptial costs around £20,500. Luckily, there are things you can do to keep the total down. A great way is by planning your own reception. Not only will this give you control over your budget, but you’ll also be able to personalise your celebration perfectly.
A bride has told of her excitement as she prepares to take part in the UK’s first official social media wedding.
Zoe Anastasi’s big day will be captured and broadcast by iPhone-carrying photographers every 15 minutes on social media. Her ceremony will be live streamed over Twitter and there will be social media walls at her reception. Her day has even been organised over Facebook.
For Zoe, from Derby, it was a no-brainer to have a professionally-run social media wedding.
“Your wedding day is the biggest day of your life. You worry that it’s over in 24 hours, and I think it’s great to enjoy the build-up, to get more people involved in it. It makes it more special.
'Nowadays, almost anywhere can be considered a potential wedding venue for your magical day - from seafronts to tree houses, castles to aquariums, farmyard barns to school halls.
However, before you lay down the deposit and start sending out your invitations, you may wish to bear in mind some key factors before making your final decision on the wedding venue.'
Sarah Davies is a professional Harpist in North West Area and has been playing for weddings for 8 years. She plays for the ceremony, drinks reception and Wedding Breakfast.
Live harp music at a wedding can really add a layer of atmosphere that recorded music simply cannot. It’s a fantastic talking point and ice breaker for guests who may not necessarily know each other, and is sure to make your event more memorable.
The Village Hotel & Spa Wedding Fayre & Open Day, Castigate Drive, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4TB. Date of event Sunday 19th February 2017 at 11.00am-3.00pm
Please join us for a Champagne reception at The Village Hotel & Spa Wedding Fayre & Open Day on Sunday 19th February 2017. Local wedding professionals will be exhibiting their products and services offering advice and ideas to help you plan your perfect wedding day.
The dedicated wedding team will be on hand to discuss your wedding requirements and wedding package options.
(Please feel free to bring along friends and family to enjoy a glass of Champagne.)
From a small intimate gathering of close friends and family to a lavish reception for up to 250 guests, The Woburn Estate gives couples the opportunity to have their perfect wedding day.
The Sculpture Gallery is set in the beautiful grounds of Woburn Abbey and was constructed by Henry Holland during the 18th Century for the fifth Duke of Bedford. It is one of the most majestic and elegant settings for any ceremony or reception, and with its own private gardens overlooking the Camellia Lake, it guarantees exclusivity.
Almost anywhere can be considered a potential wedding venue for the magical day - from tree houses to seafronts, castles and hotels to farmyard barns and school halls, and everything in between. However, before you make your final decision, here are some key factors to consider before putting down the deposit on your wedding venue.
Hallmark Hotels is a 28 strong and growing portfolio of hotel wedding venues situated across the UK from city centre locations to rolling countryside settings and manor house style venues.
A thought that crosses most couple’s minds when planning a wedding is, should we invite children or not? And if we are going to invite them, how do we avoid the cliché crying during the ceremony and knee sliding on the dancefloor? Sure enough to invite children or not to invite children is the question. If you have decided to invite children to your wedding ceremony or reception, here’s a few ideas on how you can make sure they’re kept happy and that your guests’ attention stays firmly where it should be: on you….I mean….on you and your new husband!
Keep them entertained
DIY weddings have increased in popularity over recent years, with growing numbers of brides and grooms opting to turn their backs on traditional wedding venues in a bid to create a unique, truly memorable setting for their perfect day. Marquees provide a flexible, affordable alternative to a traditional wedding setting which can be fully customised to suit your unique needs and tastes.
Whether you are planning a large celebration or an intimate affair, a wedding marquee offers a perfect blank canvas to enjoy your special day. Launched in 1999 Yorkshire-based Gala Tent has revolutionised the marquee industry, helping to make purchasing marquee equipment a more affordable alternative to hiring.
The Folly, situated in what was once an 18th century farmhouse, is a stylish venue located on the edge of the tranquil Medieval village of Mackworth, the gate way to the Peak District, making it an idyllic space to say ‘I do’.
Positioned next to the newly-refurbished dining destination The Farmhouse At Mackworth, The Folly has its own exclusive entrance and terrace making it the perfect place for your celebration. Each couple has their own experienced and dedicated wedding planner assisting you through the planning process tailor making your own unique day.
Tie the knot in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace. The baroque masterpiece, located in Oxfordshire, is able to offer a magnificent destination for intimate ceremonies to lavish celebrations, set within 90 acres of Formal Gardens and over 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped Parkland.
Steeped in over 300 years of history, home to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill the special venue is an unequable setting for weddings, civil ceremonies and receptions.
If you and your partner like to stray from the 'norm', getting married or having a reception in an unusual wedding venue might just be for you. Not only can unusual wedding venues be cheaper to rent than most halls or hotels, they will give a flair to your day that many will remember for a lifetime. You can easily match your theme or personal tastes to an unusual venue.
Some research may be required to find something that will truly fit your ideas, but seeing your guests faces is more than worth it. Here are some ideas and suggestions for unusual wedding venues that can be found all over the world.
The Outdoorsy or Nature Type: Try a Glamping Style Reception
