2024 is here and it's time to get organised with a new wedding planner
Whether it's a new year's resolution to get more organised, or you're feeling overwhelmed with the wedding planning, use the new Our Wedding Planner to keeping track of your dreams and decisions for a stress-free wedding planning experience - allowing you to focus on enjoying day!
Our Wedding Planner will not only organise your big day, but also create treasured memories for years to come. Every detail of your wedding, including hen and stag parties and the honeymoon are covered, allowing you to create your perfect wedding and keep that all-important budget on track along the way.
Bursting with easy to follow advice, and space to record details of every conceivable aspect of planning the big day, this new book offers a one stop depository for ideas, prices, venues, suppliers and guests.
The perfect starting point for couples feeling like rabbits in the headlights when it comes to planning their dream big day, author Laura Britton is confident that her book will also be a useful aid for couples using a professional planner to share their hopes, dreams, and expectations. Laura says, “Having been diagnosed with FND (functional neurological disorder) following a car crash last year, I have been unable to work. As I didn't want this illness to define me, I created a book that would help people and provide treasured memories to come, hence Our Wedding Planner. The motto for my business is ‘cherish the ordinary moments, for they have the power to become extraordinary memories' and this book is all about putting in place a wedding plan that will always be remembered as a special time.”
Laura Britton’s decision to embark on a new career as an author, brings into play the full extent of the experience gained having worked for a number of years in the wedding industry.
Why more Yorkshire couples are heading south for luxury weekends in the Peak District
Hope Valley hotel says more guests from across Yorkshire are choosing the Peak District over longer countryside breaks as shorter escapes grow in popularity. Around 20 million people live within an hour's drive of the Peak District, making it one of Britain's most accessible national parks. Yet for many people across Yorkshire, planning a luxury countryside break has traditionally meant heading north to the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors or even further afield. Now, one Peak District hotel believes more people are beginning to look in the opposite direction. Losehill House, an independently owned boutique hotel nestled in its own secluded valley near Hope, says it is welcoming growing numbers of guests from across Yorkshire who are choosing shorter countryside breaks.
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Find the most cost effective hen do in Hull
A new study by hen party supplier Smiffys has revealed the cheapest UK cities to host a hen do, with Yorkshire's Kingston upon Hull crowned the most affordable destination. Scoring the 50 largest UK cities based on six affordability factors, the city achieved 92.06 out of 100 thanks to its budget-friendly nightlife and low-cost drinks. Nearby Yorkshire locations also performed strongly, with Wakefield and Sheffield securing places in the top 10. With hen do searches peaking between April and June, the findings highlight the best-value UK destinations for brides-to-be planning a memorable celebration without overspending.
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The British Wedding Tradition Most Guests Never Question
Most wedding guests have heard the phrase "wedding breakfast", but very few stop to question it. After all, the meal is rarely served in the morning. It usually comes after the ceremony, often in the afternoon, and can involve anything from a formal three-course dinner to sharing boards, canapes, grazing tables and dessert stations. So why do we still call it a breakfast? According to Nick from Country House Weddings, the answer goes back centuries and is tied to religion, fasting and the way weddings were once celebrated in Britain. Breaking A Very Specific Fast The word "breakfast" does not originally mean a morning meal. It simply means breaking a fast.
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Yankee Candle - quick on sale now!
If you're looking for thoughtful gifts for your bridal party or stylish wedding favours, now is the perfect time to shop. A selection of Yankee Candle fragrances is currently available at 30% off on Amazon until 10 July. The discounted range includes romantic favourites such as Wedding Day, alongside fresh summer scents including Cherry Blossom, Sage & Citrus, Tangerine & Vanilla, Red Raspberry, Fluffy Towels and Lavender Vanilla. Those planning autumn or winter weddings can also stock up on seasonal fragrances including Warm Cashmere, Autumn Wreath, Christmas Cookie, Snow in Love and Mistletoe.