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A Scottish affair

We meet Eve and Anthony who married at Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa in Surrey with a Scottish autumnal theme.

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Our nod to London

We meet Katie and Luke who decided to host their wedding at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in Yorkshire because from the moment they arrived they all had 'that feeling'.

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Lords of the Manor

Living in the next village, it seemed like fate that Chilston Park Hotel was so close and had everything that Ian and James wanted for their Kent wedding, including the option for exclusive use, and a choice menu.

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Little love birds

We meet Lisa and Darryl who's wedding in Yorkshire at Crathorne Hall Hotel was themed around little love birds.

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A Christmas wedding in the New Forest

We meet Bex and Tom who had a romantic Christmas wedding at Rhinefield House Hotel deep in the New Forest national park.

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Planning the perfect mini-moon

The mini-moon - a few days of post-nuptial rest – is becoming ever more popular and with Hand Picked Hotels, there is a wealth of options to suit every couple.

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The best party of our lives

As soon as Anne-Marie and Mark arrived at Woodlands Park Hotel in Cobham, Surrey, they instantly knew that it was right for them.

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A rustic autumn wedding

We meet Clare and Steffan who were married at New Hall in Birmingham on an autumnal day surrounded by their friends and family

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How to decorate your ceremony room and reception

There are many stylish ways to decorate a wedding ceremony and breakfast room – here are just a few of our favourite ideas to help bring your venue alive and make your special day unique.

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How to throw a British and Chinese wedding

We meet Richard and Anna who wanted to throw both a traditional British garden party theme and Chinese wedding in Yorkshire

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