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As the temperature in the UK drops below freezing and the Christmas ads start to appear on TV, my mind is suddenly full of winter wedding ideas.

7 Top Tips for Your Winter Wedding

As the temperature in the UK drops below freezing and the Christmas ads start to appear on TV, my mind is suddenly full of winter wedding ideas.

Nov 28 2017


A wonderful thank you card from one of our summer wedding couples.

Where Do I Start - Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

A wonderful thank you card from one of our summer wedding couples.

Nov 04 2017


Absolutely thrilled and excited to let you know we're through to the regional finals of The Wedding Industry Awards for the 4th year running.

The Wedding Industry Awards 2018

Absolutely thrilled and excited to let you know we're through to the regional finals of The Wedding Industry Awards for the 4th year running.

Nov 02 2017


When you picture your wedding flowers, what do you see? A modest bouquet and some buttonholes? A handful of vases filled with pretty blooms? Or maybe your imagination runs wild and you dream of filling your wedding with as many blooms as possible?

4 Show Stopping Ideas for Your Wedding Flowers

When you picture your wedding flowers, what do you see? A modest bouquet and some buttonholes? A handful of vases filled with pretty blooms? Or maybe your imagination runs wild and you dream of filling your wedding with as many blooms as possible?

Oct 20 2017


Whether you’re serving a sit-down meal or a relaxed buffet, both you and your wedding guests will spend a considerable amount of time seated at your wedding reception tables.

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Reception Tables

Whether you’re serving a sit-down meal or a relaxed buffet, both you and your wedding guests will spend a considerable amount of time seated at your wedding reception tables.

Sep 21 2017


Join us at Stancliffe Hall for this year's evening social event for wedding industry professionals across the Midlands.

UKAWP Midlands Mix and Mingle 2017

Join us at Stancliffe Hall for this year's evening social event for wedding industry professionals across the Midlands.

Sep 05 2017


Planning a destination wedding isn’t easy. Whether you’re heading to the Caribbean, jetting off to Tuscany or popping to Paris for the weekend, there’s a lot to organise before you can even think about saying ‘I do’.

5 More Top Tips For Planning a Destination Wedding

Planning a destination wedding isn’t easy. Whether you’re heading to the Caribbean, jetting off to Tuscany or popping to Paris for the weekend, there’s a lot to organise before you can even think about saying ‘I do’.

Aug 31 2017


A rustic wedding with lots of beautiful details and a gorgeous Charlie Brear dress.

Jenny and Paddy's Grove Barn Wedding - Featured on Rock My Wedding

A rustic wedding with lots of beautiful details and a gorgeous Charlie Brear dress.

Aug 17 2017


A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Julie and Grant

Julie and Grant - Happy First Anniversary!

A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Julie and Grant

Aug 14 2017


A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Ellie and Tom

Ellie and Tom - Happy First Anniversary!

A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Ellie and Tom

Aug 13 2017