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Smart Ways to Plan Your Wedding Budget

No one expects weddings to be budget-friendly, but the latest research has shown that the cost of an average wedding in the UK now stands at a staggering £30,355. If the thought of spending that much money on a wedding sends shivers down your spine, then let Hand Picked Hotels help.

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Romantic Surrey Wedding

Providing a romantic and secluded setting in Surrey, yet easily accessible from London, Nutfield Priory Hotel is one of the county’s most beautiful places to tie the knot, as Philippa and Gavin can testify.

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A wedding venue fit for royalty

You don't have to become the Duchess of Cambridge to feel like a Royal Highness on your wedding day. Having once played host to Henry VIII – New Hall Hotel & Spa, is as majestic as it is magical.

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Spa Weekends Away

Treat yourself and someone you love to a relaxing spa weekend with Hand Picked Hotels and indulge in exquisite pampering and fine treatments.

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Discover West Yorkshire

Each year millions of visitors flock to West Yorkshire for its stunning countryside, historic cities and industrial heritage, and Wood Hall Hotel & Spa is perfectly placed to take it all in.

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One chance for the perfect wedding

Helped by their wedding planner, Philip and Anna make the most of the classic elegance of the beautiful Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa for what turned out to be the perfect day surrounded by the people they love most.

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Healthy and sustainable ways to lose weight

When it comes to losing weight, the internet is awash with advice, tips, articles and opinions on what works and what does not work, as well as myths, facts and quick fixes to shed pounds. Read our hints and tips on healthy and sustainable ways to lose weight.

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Wedding Planning

This month we look at how Hand Picked Hotels’ dedicated wedding coordinators can help to make your big day extra special

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A Weekend in East Sussex

With a great mix of rolling countryside, miles of stunning coastline and plenty of things to see and do there really is something for everyone in East Sussex. Here we recommend how to best plan a weekend break.

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Childhood sweethearts have their fairy tale wedding

Some people are just meant to be together forever – childhood sweethearts, Becca and Alex certainly were. This is their story…

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