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What is a Groomsmen & Bridesmaid and Why do we Have Them?

This month we look at the history and traditional duties of wedding party members.

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Gin delights

We meet Natalie and Mark who's passion for gin sparked the theme for their wedding at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in Yorkshire.

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A traditional exclusive use wedding

We meet Melissa and Philip who had a traditional exclusive use wedding in Yorkshire at Crathorne Hall Hotel.

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Offbeat Brides

If you are wondering how to personalise your wedding, then look no further than Terri and Nat Rivero who fused their passions in life to make their special day at Rhinefield House Hotel truly unique to them.

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First Dance Etiquette

This month we look at first dance etiquette tips and alternative ideas for couples that prefer not to be in the spotlight

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Achieving the Dream Wedding on a Budget

There are plenty of ways to cut down on your costs when planning a wedding and still have a relaxed, fun and perfect day, as Tara and Steve Purchell discovered at Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke.

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My Big Fat Geek Wedding

If you are looking to pull off a wedding that is equal parts nerdy and cool, here is a perfect example of a geek chic couple doing it their way at New Hall Hotel & Spa.

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Unusual wedding themes

This month we take a look at some of the more unusual wedding themes to make your special day fun and just that little bit different.

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The Art of Creating the Perfect Wedding

As a self-confessed perfectionist Clara Pirie-Wood wanted to plan and execute the best wedding ever, here is how she made her big day at Buxted Park Hotel stand out.

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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue...

This month we look at the meaning of the good luck tokens that every bride should traditionally have on her big day.

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