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Today, I’m kicking off a new blog series sharing some of the amazing venues I’m lucky enough to visit, explore, and work with. Prestwold Hall is a stunning Grade I listed stately home in the heart of Leicestershire Wolds.

Wedding Venues in Leicestershire - Prestwold Hall

Today, I’m kicking off a new blog series sharing some of the amazing venues I’m lucky enough to visit, explore, and work with. Prestwold Hall is a stunning Grade I listed stately home in the heart of Leicestershire Wolds.

Feb 27 2019


A Caribbean vow renewal allows you to combine an extra-special, intimate getaway with a heartfelt celebration of your love and commitment.

How to Plan a Caribbean Vow Renewal

A Caribbean vow renewal allows you to combine an extra-special, intimate getaway with a heartfelt celebration of your love and commitment.

Nov 20 2018


Even before you’ve mentioned marriage, there’s something incredibly magical about whisking your partner away for a luxurious weekend city break. With this in mind, here are 5 romantic places to propose in Europe…

Where to Get Engaged - 5 Romantic Places to Propose in Europe

Even before you’ve mentioned marriage, there’s something incredibly magical about whisking your partner away for a luxurious weekend city break. With this in mind, here are 5 romantic places to propose in Europe…

Oct 26 2018


A Caribbean villa holiday is incredibly special and unique, making it the perfect choice for your destination wedding.

3 Reasons to Book a Luxury Private Villa for Your Caribbean Wedding

A Caribbean villa holiday is incredibly special and unique, making it the perfect choice for your destination wedding.

Sep 19 2018


An usher or groomsman is one of the male attendants to the groom. Usually, the groom selects a handful of close friends and relations. The role of an usher may not be as central to the wedding as that of the best man, but they still have important duties to carry out.

Everything You Need to Know About Being an Usher

An usher or groomsman is one of the male attendants to the groom. Usually, the groom selects a handful of close friends and relations. The role of an usher may not be as central to the wedding as that of the best man, but they still have important duties to carry out.

Jul 24 2018


Whether it’s a milestone birthday or a baby shower, there’s something incredibly relaxed and intimate about coming together in familiar surroundings to mark a special occasion.

Top Tips for Planning a Party at Home

Whether it’s a milestone birthday or a baby shower, there’s something incredibly relaxed and intimate about coming together in familiar surroundings to mark a special occasion.

Jul 10 2018


Choosing your wedding photographer may seem like an impossible task. After all, there seems to be a huge choice, with differing styles, budgets and packages, and yet, this may be one of the most important decisions when it comes to your wedding.

How to Get the Most out of Your Wedding Photographer

Choosing your wedding photographer may seem like an impossible task. After all, there seems to be a huge choice, with differing styles, budgets and packages, and yet, this may be one of the most important decisions when it comes to your wedding.

Apr 10 2018


There are lots of reasons to opt for seasonal wedding flowers. It can be a good way to maximise your budget and achieve great value for money.

A Simple Guide to Seasonal Wedding Flowers

There are lots of reasons to opt for seasonal wedding flowers. It can be a good way to maximise your budget and achieve great value for money.

Mar 22 2018


Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking and far too much work for one person to handle alone. Luckily, there are two of you in your relationship!

Wedding Planning Tips for Grooms

Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking and far too much work for one person to handle alone. Luckily, there are two of you in your relationship!

Mar 07 2018


Exchanging vows on the sand is seriously dreamy, but planning a beach wedding isn’t without its challenges. As well as the unusual terrain, there’s the heat to consider, not to mention the possible rules and regulations.

7 Top Tips for Planning Your Perfect Beach Wedding

Exchanging vows on the sand is seriously dreamy, but planning a beach wedding isn’t without its challenges. As well as the unusual terrain, there’s the heat to consider, not to mention the possible rules and regulations.

Feb 22 2018