An event is taking place that will give brides and grooms the chance to sample some of the fine cuisine and delicious desserts that they can serve to guests at their wedding. A Taste of Curradine takes place at the Curradine Barns venue in Shrawley, Worcestershire, on Saturday February 6th and promises tasty dishes made from local ingredients. From 11am until 4pm visitors will be able to attend…
As with everything in the world of fashion, wedding trends come and go and this season, it seems as though bows are in. Alice du Parcq, beauty and features editor at Brides magazine, claims that at the recent British Bridal Exhibition in Harrogate, the decoration was everywhere. "Bows were appliqued on to dresses, or sewn into veils and on big hair pieces for brides. It was a big deal,&quo…
Brides-to-be who visited the National Wedding Show were treated to a "really beautiful" catwalk show, according to one attendee. Alice du Parcq, beauty and features editor at Brides magazine, said that the gowns on display ranged from "massive" fairytale creations "which everyone loves looking at", to modern and stylish designs. It seems as though there may have be…
Anyone looking for the perfect blooms to decorate the venue for their big day may have found plenty of inspiration if they attended the National Wedding Show over the weekend. Whether they preferred roses or lilies, daisies or daffodils, it is unlikely that visitors would have been disappointed by the exhibits on offer at Earls Court in London. A Designer Flower Zone was set up for guests to pe…
A slice of royal history is up for auction today as a piece of cake from the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla is set to go under the hammer. The dessert, which is still in its unique presentation box, is being sold by a woman known only as Diana, who received it from the Queen - who she worked for at the time. It is being sold at Hampshire Auctions in Andover and it is thought that the cak…
An exhibition is taking place that will allow people to go back in time to the weddings of yesteryear and see what their grandparents may have worn on their big day. The Assembly House in Norwich is holding a two-week event that will showcase gowns from the past 100 years, Evening News 24 reports. Organised by the Costume and Textile Association, the exhibition features a dress from 1898 that c…
One news publication is giving a lucky bride the chance to get back in her wedding dress and enjoy having a professional set of photographs taken. The Cumberland News and Cumbrian Weddings are offering women the opportunity to win a location-based photo shoot worth £1,000. Offered by Derwent Photography of Keswick, the Shoot the Dress session is open to those who are already married or due…
One gallery is going back in time to show couples how weddings were done during wartime. The Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum is putting on a special event on Friday July 10th that will give people the chance to look back at weddings gone by, as well as quiz some experts. On hand to answer questions will be costume historian Gillian Stapleton and actress Lucy Adlington, the Worcester News …
Couples planning their nuptials near Hartlepool may be pleased to hear about one event taking place in the area this weekend. The Grand Hotel in Swainson Street is holding a wedding reception so people can have the chance to see the venue for themselves and the facilities it has to offer. It could prove to be a very enjoyable experience for guests, as they will have the opportunity to sample ch…
A special wedding fair is to be held in Luton this autumn for couples from ethnic background planning a wedding in the town. The Luton Wedding Fair will be held on Saturday 19th September on Guildford Street and is a one-day event for brides-to-be, married couples or anyone who envisions getting hitched in the future. It claims to be ideal both for those looking to hold a traditional English we…
Brides-to-be may have received some handy hints ahead of their big day if they attended the Oxford Mail Wedding Fayre and Bridal Fashion Show at the weekend. Held at the Spread Eagle Hotel in Cornmarket, Thame, there was an abundance of gorgeous gowns and fancy frocks on show as two fashion shows were held, the new provider reports. There was also an abundance of other wedding goodies with stal…
Brides-to-be in London were treated last weekend when the Hilton Stansted Airport hotel played host to a wedding fayre. More than 70 lucky ladies enjoyed a day of dresses, make-up and other inspirational ideas from exhibitors eager to show their wares. Organised by the Saffron Walden Reporter, the highlight of the day was a bridal showcase put on by The White Boutique, a Bishop's Stortford-base…
An open day is being held this weekend which is likely to give any brides-to-be plenty of inspiration and ideas ahead of their own big day. Dudley Council's Priory Hall open day will be held on March 28th and will include plenty of advice on everything needed to arrange the perfect celebration. Cars and cakes, balloons, photographers, flowers and of course, the all-important dress will be showc…
More than 30 exhibitors will be showing their wares at one wedding fair this weekend, something which is sure to delight many people arranging their big day. The Ilkley Gazette and Wharfedale and Airedale Observer Spring Wedding Fair will take place at Denton Hall on Sunday 15th March and the annual event has previously proved to be a big hit among those planning their wedding. When doors open …
It looks as though the mother of the bride rather than the lucky girl herself will be the centre of attention and one upcoming wedding fair. Bath Racecourse is holding its first ever in-house wedding event in association with Champney's Spa on March 22nd. However, because that is also Mothering Sunday, there will be a special Mother of the Bride or Groom competition for all the lovely ladies wh…
For those want to stay local for their big day, one wedding fayre may offer the perfect opportunity to sample what their area has to offer. According to the Tenby Observer, the Pembrokeshire Wedding Fayre was established by Tom and Beryl Hazelden in an attempt to support local businesses. With over 100 exhibitors showing their wares, the event which is in its fourth year is now th…
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It is likely that brides will always want to arrive at their wedding in style and one way to do this could be by hiring a Rolls-Royce. The Landmark Wedding Fair, which is taking place at the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe, will have a display of the classic cars so that brides can envision whether one would be perfect for their big day. As well as cars, the fair will have everything else needed…
To celebrate the 80th birthday of Bertie Bassett, the well-known character associated with Liquorice Allsorts, what could be the sweetest wedding ever has taken place. Bertie Bassett has tied the knot with Betty, who has been created as the face of Bassetts' new Red Liquorice Allsorts. The ceremony took place at the Bassett's factory in Sheffield and over 60 workers were given time off to join …
A wedding fayre is to take place for all brides-to-be at a newly-refurbished spa. The Driffield Times reports that the event will be the first to be held at The Spa Bridlington since its multi-million pound make-over. A new north wing has been added to The Spa and since then the newspaper states that it has become an increasingly popular wedding venue. At the fayre there will be catwalk shows,…
It is currently National Marriage week in the UK and this year the theme is Celebrating Commitment. Running from February 7th until February 14th, the event comes to an end, quite appropriately, on Valentine's Day. It is designed to celebrate and show the importance of being husband and wife. Speaking to Peterborough Today, Reverend Ron Watkinson, the vicar of St Paul's Church on Lincoln Road,…
Brides-to-be have flocked to Telford for the opening of a week-long wedding fair that is bound to get them excited about their big days. According to the Shropshire Star, more than 40 businesses will set up stands at the Telford Shopping Centre so that couples can peruse their offerings to their heart's content. There was some initial concern that the fair would not go ahead because of new heal…
Anyone searching for wedding tips and advice should look no further than the Dunadry Hotel wedding show. With 25 different exhibitors offering advice, discounts and special offers, this could be the perfect event for couples planning their big day, the Ballymoney and Moyle Times reports. If this wasn't enough, there will also be a wedding show held at the Armagh City Hotel at the beginning of F…
The annual Wedding Fair taking place at the Lakeside Shopping Centre is to be hosted by an industry expert from GMTV this year. Siobhan Craven-Robins is currently the wedding guru on the morning television show and she will be offering advice on how to keep the costs of a wedding down. According to easier.com, entry to the wedding fair is free and it has everything a bride could need to help he…
Edinburgh's largest event for any brides-to-be will soon be rolling into town, which is sure to delight all those planning a wedding north of the border. According to East Kilbride News, the Scottish Wedding Show will take place at Ingliston in the country's capital on February 7th and 8th. Over 200 wedding companies in Scotland will be present at the show, armed with everything brides need to …
Weddings are known to be costly affairs that are often time-consuming and stressful to organise. Therefore one wedding show may be of help to people who are feeling the strain, either financially or emotionally. An alternative wedding fayre is being held at St Polycarp's church in Sheffield on Valentine's Day, the Sheffield Telegraph reports. It is promoting the message that "you don't ne…
A wedding show is being held for brides and grooms who want to enjoy their big day without polluting the planet. The Eco Chic Wedding and Home Show will be held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Sunday March 8th for anyone who wants to celebrate the environmentally friendly way. Everything couples need, including dresses, accessories, flowers, gifts, cakes and even honeymoon destinations w…
Brides in the north-west may soon have something to smile about as the region's biggest wedding show rolls into town. The Confetti Show will be held at the Liverpool Convention Centre on the last weekend in January, Click Liverpool reports. Organisers claims that couples will find everything they need to help them plan their big day at the event, which is now in its seventh year. It lasts for …
A charity wedding fair will be held in Harrogate at the weekend, giving brides-to-be the chance to get all they need for their special day while helping out a good cause at the same time. The fair will take place in the Rooftops Function Suite at the Yorkshire Hotel in Harrogate in aid of St Michael's Hospice. According to Tony Collins, chief executive of the charity, all the fees paid by exhib…
This weekend, one show ground is set to be transformed into a paradise for brides-to-be for a wedding event. The East of England Showground will play host to one of the regions biggest wedding shows, the Peterborough Evening Telegraph reports. Cupid's Wedding Show is full of ideas for couples planning a wedding and has over 90 different exhibitors. There will also be fashion shows, hair and be…
Any brides-to-be who still have not yet found their perfect dress may be interested to learn about an auction that is taking place. The GL1 leisure centre in Gloucester will be holding a wedding show on January 4th and excited fiancées will have the chance to bid on a dozen beautiful gowns. According to The Forester, the dresses are being provided by insurer Ecclesiastical after being rece…