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Brits are calling for an end to ‘rowdy’ stag and hen celebrations

Gone are the days when stag and hens revolved around a simple send-off - with costs spiralling out of control, Brits are calling for an end to 'rowdy' stag and hen celebrations. The study by the UK's most-trusted discount site, VoucherCodes.co.uk, reveals Brits are forking out £1,000 more than they'd like to celebrate their friends' and families' upcoming nuptials, with the average person willing to spend just £214. With many celebrations now lasting several days and requiring trips abroad, the average stag and hen now costs an eye-watering £1,208. It's therefore no surprise that a whopping 71% of people say costs have gotten out of control.

Sedgewell Barn offers a blank canvas allowing you to style your wedding as you wish

Sedgewell Barn is set within 60 acres of rolling countryside in the heart of rural North Yorkshire. This relaxed, family-run wedding venue is a blank canvas that gives you the flexibility to theme your wedding as you wish, spending as little or as much on the things that matter most to you. Sedgewell Barn is licensed to hold civil ceremonies with two ceremony rooms to choose from, as well as the outdoor courtyard and terrace area. The Rustic Barn can accommodate up to 80 seated guests for the "I dos." This traditional barn has maintained many of its original features including beautiful oak beams, which have been adorned in fairylights, as well as changeable coloured uplighters.

8 Tips To Avoid Wedding Guest Burnout This Wedding Season

As peak wedding season rolls in, it's not just brides and grooms who are feeling the pressure. New research reveals a growing trend of wedding burnout, and it's hitting guests just as hard. From back-to-back hen-dos and stag weekends to pricey gifts and cross-country travel, the cost and commitment of attending multiple weddings have left many guests feeling emotionally and financially drained. To help guests avoid burnout this wedding season, the experts at Queensmith have shared their 8 top tips to beat the 'wedding guest hangover', from setting a budget to knowing when to say no.

Festival style, boho or rustic vibe? Bert's Barrow could be the venue for you

Whether you dream of a festival style, boho, or rustic vibe for your day, this relaxed, DIY venue allows you to put your own unique stamp on it. There are three barns available on site. The Reception Barn has a fully licensed bar and reception area. Meanwhile, The Bunting Barn seats up to 120 guests at long or round tables with space for up to 380 in the evening. Finally, The Corn Store can host up to 160 loved ones. The venue is also licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies with plenty of outside space in the courtyard and paddock. The hire cost here will include a two-hour consultation, electricity, building insurance and public liability insurance of anything already on site.

Hotpod Yoga Takes on Mental Health Week

Mental health awareness week (12th – 18th May) is upon us and it's time we get serious about our feelings. With the constant rise in social media consumption and the cruelty of the media, it's vita we understand how we can support our mental health. Hotpod Yoga in Birmingham are facing the week head on and, in collaboration with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), are helping locals support the worthy cause.

The new cleaning trend is ruining your engagement ring!

The newest trend to clean engagement rings with a coffee steamer, whilst entertaining to watch, is a sure-fire way to ruin your precious ring! We have to be very careful about our jewels and must not forget that it is four simple prongs that hold in our sparkling beauties. To educate us as to why this hack should get the sack is Neil Dutta, managing director of the engagement ring specialists, Angelic Diamonds

Nestled on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales, East Riddlesden Hall offers a romantic setting

East Riddlesden Hall is a stunning, historical barn wedding venue nestled on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales, offering a picturesque and romantic setting for your special day. With its rich history and surrounding gardens, lovingly cared for by the National Trust, this venue offers an unforgettable backdrop. The venue is licensed for ceremonies in its charming rustic Airedale Barn and can seat up to 160 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast, with space for 250 standing for the evening celebration. It's partnered with some of Yorkshire's finest caterers, allowing you to create a menu that fits your style, and has a fully stocked and licensed bar ready to keep the drinks flowing all night.

B Calm Introduces a Personalised Body and Face Care Set

Born from Becky's personal journey of healing, B Calm offers beautifully designed, organic products to support modern women in finding daily balance and calm. In May 2025 they will proudly unveils their latest innovation – the Personalised Body + Face Care Set. Designed to empower individuals to create a unique self-care ritual, this customisable trio features a hydrating mist, nourishing carrier oil, and pure essential oil blend to support radiant skin and holistic well-being.

There are so many ways to celebrate at Tickton Grange

English gardens, dreamy spaces, house weddings or farmstead weddings, or perhaps exclusive use, at the Grange there are so many ways to celebrate your day. Whatever your dream, wherever your space, Tickton Grange is a home that's all yours, luxury, love and little touches guaranteed. Set among 16 acres of pretty English gardens and meadowlands, four miles from the historical market town of Beverley, 15 minutes from the coast, due south from the Yorkshire Wolds and right in the heart of wild East Yorkshire, you can discover it all from the comfort of this venue.

New Study Reveals the Best Places in England to Get Married

With wedding season fast approaching, the wedding experts at F.Hinds have analysed hundreds of the best wedding venues that England has to offer, to uncover where nearly-weds should be adding to their shortlist this summer. The study considered several factors such as popularity, reviews and weather predictions and awarded bonus points for how "Instagrammable" the aesthetic is. The systematic scoring system has revealed the "best of the best" English wedding venues for couples planning a wedding in 2025.

Say I do surrounded by the stunning scenery at Little Wold Vineyard

Little Wold Vineyard's stunning location creates the idyllic destination for your special day. Rolling hills, meadows, woodland and the vineyard itself, every view is breathtaking. Your wedding is a celebration of you, that's why the venue offers a blank canvas allowing you to personalise every aspect of your day. The Vineyard offers a choice of two comprehensive packages depending on the size of your guest list. The Exclusive Vineyard Package offers you exclusive use of the entire grounds on your big day including the Tasting Room and the Terrace Room, plus patio area and hillside vineyard. With this option you can invite up to 100 day guests, along with an additional 50 loved ones for the evening celebration.

Wedding expert reveals the top 2025 trends

With weddings becoming more personalised than ever, many couples are rethinking the traditional elements of their big day. In 2025, couples are all about individuality and creating an experience that truly reflects them. For those looking for inspiration on what's 'in' and what's 'out' for weddings this year; Jeremy Hinds, Wedding and Engagement Ring expert at F.Hinds, shares his top tips for planning a celebration that feels both modern and timeless.

Sledmere House has sat on the top of the Yorkshire Wolds for more than 250 years

Sledmere House is home to Sir Tatton Sykes, 8th Baronet, and has sat on the top of the Yorkshire Wolds for more than 250 years. When it was extended during the 1790s by 2nd Baronet, Sir Christopher Sykes, the skills of Joseph Rose, the most famous plasterer of his day, and Capability Brown, possibly England's most renowned landscape architect were employed. Their work resulted in the beauty and magnificence of both the interior of the House and the parkland still enjoyed today. Sledmere House is licensed to hold civil ceremonies in three of the principal state rooms, and the house will be closed and exclusive to you.

Celebrate National Tea Day with the Nation’s Best Tasting Tea!

Birchall Tea is a family-owned tea company with a heritage dating back to 1872. Known for its exceptional quality and flavour, Birchall Tea sources the finest ingredients to create a wide range of blends enjoyed by tea enthusiasts worldwide. Committed to sustainability and ethical practices, Birchall Tea continually seeks ways to support environmental and social causes. To celebrate National Tea Day 2025, Birchall is giving customers 10% off any online purchase, but hurry as it's available for today only!

Nature-inspired activities for your hen do

Established in 2006, Wild Harvest has been providing sustainable education and accommodating thousands of groups and individuals for almost two decades. The goal is to make learning how to live a natural lifestyle affordable and accessible, and to provide a space where groups can learn and be together in nature. The local lovely boasts a wide range of nature-inspired activities for your hen do such as natural crafting workshops, instinctive archery and wild food foraging walks held at Wild Harvest's venue in York for the day or tipi site residents, or at your venue. Alternatively, why not opt for your own Hen-Fest glamping stay?

Get snap happy with Mark The Event

West Yorkshire-based Mark The Event is about more than just photo booths, it's about creating unforgettable memories. From the enchanting heart-shaped photo booth to the innovative 360 video booth and the sleek versatility of the selfiepod, Mark The Event offers a bespoke experience tailored to your event and theme. This local lovely is currently offering a free guestbook option when you book a photo booth with instant prints, saving you £25. The guestbook is compiled by the team during the wedding with a message from each of your loved ones along with their snap.

Making Yorkshire Proud, Hollie Mateer

Hollie Mateer, one half of wedding photography husband-and-wife duo The Mateers, has become the first in the world to win Wedding Photographer of the Year and Family Photographer of the Year in the international This is Reportage Awards. These industry awards celebrate authentic and real moments and Hollie's pictures were chosen from more than 100,000 submitted from around the world throughout 2024. No stranger to making history, this is the second consecutive year Hollie has won the This Is Reportage Wedding Photographer of the Year Award. When she won in 2023, she became the first UK woman to win the award. Now, she has become the first photographer of any gender or nationality to win the award twice.

Couples seek help with their Wedding Checklist

With the average 2025 wedding costing £20,822, it's understandable that couples are feeling the pressure to ensure their special day runs smoothly. Wedding costs have more than doubled since the pandemic and with higher budgets often comes increased planning and the need for checklists. Last year "wedding checklist" received 6,600 average monthly searches online as UK couples turned to Google for guidance, to make sure nothing was missed. As your 2025 wedding day approaches and the big elements are secured, from venue and dress to guest list, there will still be a number of important details to manage in those final weeks.

Wedinsure voted best wedding insurance provider

Wedinsure has been recognised as the Best Wedding Insurance Provider at the prestigious Insurance Choice Awards (ICA), run by Smart Money People. The annual awards, which celebrate excellence in the insurance sector, are based entirely on customer feedback, making this a particularly significant win for the company. Wedinsure stood out for its comprehensive cover options, competitive pricing, and customer-first approach, offering policies that range from £6,000 to £100,000 in coverage. With wedding insurance often overlooked, the company has been praised for raising awareness of its importance and delivering a service that couples can trust.

Local violinist named finalist at The North of England Wedding Awards and TWIAs 2025

Renowned wedding violinist Nadia Violin has been named a finalist in the Live Music – Violin category at both The North of England Wedding Awards 2024 and The Wedding Industry Awards 2025. These prestigious awards recognise excellence in the wedding industry, celebrating outstanding service and dedication to creating unforgettable moments. As a recommended supplier at nearly 30 venues and a partner for five stunning locations, Nadia is known for her ability to tailor each performance to suit a couple's unique style. From romantic aisle walks to lively drinks receptions and magical first dances, her music adds elegance and emotion to every wedding.