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The Most Instagrammable Wedding Venue in the UK?

When bride-to-be Nicole was checking out wedding Instagram accounts and found Rhinefield House little did she know how special it would prove.

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A Spring Celebration at Nutfield Priory

This May wedding at Nutfield Priory in Surrey was filled with sunshine, love and laughter and the couple will be back for years to come to celebrate.

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The Top Things to Tick Off Your Wedding Venue Checklist

From which questions to ask a wedding venue to what to expect, this month we explore how to choose your perfect wedding venue.

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How to throw a medieval wedding

If you are looking to emulate medieval traditions to give your ceremony and reception its own distinctive charm, Mandy and Mick’s wedding should provide plenty of ideas.

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North Yorkshire country house wedding

With award-winning food and impeccable but friendly service, the magnificent Edwardian country house that is Crathorne Hall Hotel proved perfect for Andy and Lucy’s spring wedding.

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The Science Behind Picking the Best Month to Get Married

Let Hand Picked Hotels guide you when picking the best month to get married and provide plenty of inspiration for the perfect wedding location in the UK or Channel Islands.

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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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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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