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36 Top to Toe Glittering tiaras

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38 Bridesmaids Great ideas for

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40 Keeping Mum Ensure mum

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46 Christian Marriage Legalities

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48 Receptions How to host the

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68 Top Tables Create fantastic

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70 Marquees Staging beautiful

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UKbride is our massive wedding

planning website. It has been

designed especially for brides,

helping them to arrange the wed-

ding they’ve always dreamed of.

In addition to news, wedding

videos, wedding fairs in your area

and online shopping, we’ve

incorporated a host of wedding

tools and social networking

features to help at

every stage during

your wedding

planning.

Among other

tools, we’ve

created My

Budget Planner

and My Table

Planner plus My

Diary, My Photo

Album and My To Do List.

These will help you organise your

wedding reception and are just a

few of the features of UKbride

designed to make your wedding

planning easier.

The site also features a wall and

forum to chat to brides-to-be online...

Our forum is positively bursting

with brides who are busily

swapping tips, advice and ideas.

Our members help each other to

plan their weddings and support

each other through what can

sometimes be a stressful time, as

well as a happy occasion.

UKbride has thousands

of wedding ideas too,

and a newsroom

that’s updated

daily plus

Wedding Tube -

our online wedding

TV channel

stocked with videos.

Over the next few

pages, we’ll

introduce UKbride to you,

and preview a few of the headline

features that make the site an in-

valuable resource for anyone

planning their wedding!

Welcome toUKBRIDE.CO.UKGet the most from the UK’s most comprehensive online

wedding planning resource with our eight page guide...!

Introducing the

headline features

of the UK’s

leading wedding

planning website,

www.ukbride.co.uk,

the social networking

site for brides ...

UseOur Online

WeddingPlanning

ToolsFind out how over

the page!

The Home Page

How to use...

Here, you’ll find headline

stories from our

Newsroom - which

provides the latest news

and stories from the world

of weddings.

Featured Stories

A searchable, regularly

updated library

of 1,000s of wedding

dresses with large

previews and links to

suppliers’ websites.

Wedding Dresses

Joining UKbride means

you’re automatically

entered into our

competition to win a

wedding worth £25,000.

Win a Wedding

A wealth of ideas from

cakes to flowers,

accessories to menswear.

Wedding Ideas

Our lively, exciting

and friendly forum!

Wedding Forum

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Finding out more...

Need more help? You’ll find question marks around each of UKbride’s

panels, and for a full tour of the site, click on Help and select Site Tour.

The latest wedding fairs

coming up in your area.

Wedding Fairs

Look out for our

chosen suppliers

offering unique

products and offers

exclusive to UKbride

members!

Suppliers

Hilarious videos and

imaginative weddings...

you’ll find these and

more in Wedding Tube,

UKbride’s online

wedding TV channel.

Wedding Tube

As a member of

UKbride you can take

advantage of free

wedding planning tools

like our convenient

Table Planner.

UKbride.co.uk won an

award from Hitwise which is

run by Experian. UKbride is

officially a Top Ten Wedding

Website in the UK...

hooray for us!

Planning Tools


Once you’ve completed your Guest

List, create and print your table

plan free of charge using the site’s

My Table Planner software...

Plan your budget and reception

tables, use My To Do List, My Address

Book, My Guest List and all our other

online wedding planning tools here.

You can view our superb virtual video

guide to UKbride quickly and easily here.

You can view our superb online wedding

planning magazine quickly and easily here.

How to Plan Your

Reception Tables

Your UKbride

Home Page

Free Online Wedding Planning ToolsOur software tools are available to all

UKbride members free of charge and

include a table planner, budget planner, diary,

address book, to-do list, countdown clock,

scrapbook, and photo albums...

How to use...

My Countdown

Clock PanelHow long must you wait until

your wedding? Find out here!

You can also use this panel’s

Edit link to change your

profile picture and edit

your personal information.

Wedding Planning Tools

Tour the Site

Our superb chat feature appears as a

pop-up window at the bottom of your screen.

Live Chat

Inspirations Magazine

Your UKBride Wall allows you to

communicate with other brides in your area...

known as friends. Look out for extra ways to

win prizes and become a UKbride Power

User for lots more competitions and tools!

Your UKbride Wall


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Table Planner

1Complete My Guest List - in addition to

tracking RSVPs, thankyous and gifts, UKbride

will also use this list to create your table plans.

2Select the shape of your tables and the

correct number of seats at each. Then click

Auto Arrange. Drag and drop guests to fine tune.

3Don’t forget to create a Top Table using

the VIP check box in My Guest List to identify

attendents and parents.

Managing your MoneyHow to use our free onlineMy Budget Planner tool totrack your finances.One of the most anxiety-inducing aspects of

organising the otherwise happiest day of

your life is dealing with the financial fallout of

your wedding planning.

Win A HoneymoonWorth £3,000!By recommending a friend to UKbride...Visit UKbride.co.uk and

click Recommend a Friend to find out how!

1Click on My Budget Plan and enter your

estimated and actual values. You can

add new items and delete redundent ones.

2The Update Button will refresh your

budget and warn how much of your

total budget remains.

Budget Planner


With thousands of

wedding gowns,

you’ll find your

dream dress

on UKbride...

here’s how!

Browse thousands of wedding

dresses from the comfort of your

sofa! Visit www.ukbride.co.uk

and click on click on Wedding

Dresses on the home page’s top

navigation bar.

You’ll be taken to our wedding

dress library... scroll left and

right through each of our

designers and click on each

manufacturer to see their all of

their gowns. You’ll also see

other dresses from that

supplier for a few alternative

ideas, as well as gowns in a

similar style.

Click on each dress to see a

full sized preview, and click the

Visit Website button to find a

supplier in your area.

1 Visit UKbride.co.uk and click on

Ideas in the top row of menus, you’ll

be taken to our wedding ideas library.

2Flick through each topic using our

Cover Flow system until you reach

the category you’re looking for.

A Huge Library of

Wedding�Dresses

Wedding Ideas

Access awealth ofweddingideas...

Our library of ideas

will inspire you,

whether you’re

looking for help

choosing cakes,

flowers, jewellery

or accessories...!

Sell Your Wedding Dress

Using UKbride.co.ukGo to your home page and click Sell Your Dress under

the Applications menu.

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Wedding Dresses

3Find useful suppliers and contact

them using the Visit Website link to

find a supplier in your area.

There’s still loads more to see on

UKbride.co.uk... log on now to find

out how we’ve made your wedding

planning easier and more fun...!

newsroomThe latest trends, tips and advice, brilliant ideas... ourNewsroom has information,entertainment and

competitions to ensure you stay on top of what’s happening in the world of weddings.

Bridal FairsDon’t forget to check our

Bridal Fairs page regularly...

there, you’ll be alerted to

forthcoming wedding fairs

and other wedding shows in

your area... they’ll also be

automatically added to your

My Wedding calendar...


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We’ve given UKbride social

networking features, like

Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.

We’ve created a wedding wall where you can

write posts to other brides and a live chat

function too! Unlike other social networking sites,

UKbride is all about weddings... and upon

joining you won’t have an empty wall as we

provide 100 ‘friends’ many from your area,

others sharing the same wedding date as you.

1 Click Supermarket and you’ll be

taken to our online superstore. Click

each category to be taken to that section.

Chatting to other Brides...

Getting StartedRest andRelaxation!Put your feet up, have a

glass of wine and relax

with UKbride.co.uk...

As well as providing practical help for your

wedding planning, UKbride can also help

you to enjoy the build up to your big day...

Wedding Supermarket

UKbride is not just useful... we’ve

ensured it’s great fun too! Chat to

brides in order to find wedding

planning ideas, help and advice!

Wedding TubeHilarious wedding themedvideos, comedians’ wedding sketches, anddramatic moments fromreal life weddings... Updated regularly, withgreat ideas, drama andlots of laughs too!

My DiaryMy Diary will keep track

of your forthcoming

appointments, wedding fairs

and other events.

You can also use My Diary

to keep a personal account

of your wedding planning

to look back on in the future.

How to use...


Chat to Brides

2Each section contains items for

sale, many of which can be

personalised.

3Payments are processed safely

and securely. Goods are delivered

straight to your door.

Great Ideasfor yourWeddingDay...!

Three More

Ways to Chat

to Brides...

Shop online and

you’ll be assured of

finding perfect gifts

and finishing

touches for your

big day... it’s simple,

safe and lots of fun!

Our Wall, Chit-Chat system

and Forum all enable you

to talk to like minded

brides... here’s how!

Wall: Your own personal

notice board, featuring

posts sent to you by

other brides & messages

from local suppliers.

Chit Chat: View your

friends’ status updates

and comment on other

brides’ posts using

Chit Chat.

Forum: Click Forum and

click on each topic to

view brides’ posts.

Contribute by using the

Post a Reply box.


Downton Abbey WeddingsDownton Abbey may be finished but brides

considering their weddings in 2012 and 2013 will

continue to be influenced by it.

In the West Midlands, stately homes like Castle

Bromwich, Chillington Hall, Dudley Castle,

Halesowen Abbey, Selly Manor and

Wightwick Manor provide beautiful backdrops

for a historically-inspired wedding.

See www.stately-homes.com for details.

JUST GORGEOUS

Golf Widow, rugby andfootball available tooLumsden Wells

Royal Doulton, PrettyLadies topperDebenhams

Just Married car wedding cake topper,Lumsden Wells

Bespoke clay toppers created in your imageBespoke Cake Toppers

WeddingCake Toppers

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Editor’s Choice...Top Wedding Trends for 2012

Two royal

weddings

in 2011 will

influence and

inspire

2012’s

brides...

Win a Wedding by joining UKbride.co.uk

You can win a dream wedding,

access free wedding planning

tips & advice, view 1,000s of

wedding dresses and chat to

other brides-to-be on our

forum at www.UKbride.co.uk.

The site has been

recognised as one

of the country’s

top wedding sites

by Experian.

4 TOP...

A perfect finishing touch

for your wedding cake,

and a great keepsake

to treasure!

Wedding Umbrellas

We all hope for bright

sunshine on your

wedding day, but if

the rainclouds do

gather, be prepared

with customised

umbrellas from

www.cherlaan.com or

www.tiptopweddingshop.co.uk.

Vintage style and

Swarovski crystalswill prove on trend for 2012 weddings...

Royal Influences

1 Vintage: This will really get into full swing in 2012,

with corsets and ruffles, full lace skirts and high collars.

2 Organic Colours: Instead of bold colours, consider

soft aquas, dove greys and other neutral schemes.

3Groom Cakes: Savoury cakes, cakes of

cheeses and rustic cakes are in vogue.

4Shabby Chic: Old bird cages, vintage

lace tablecloths and upcycling.

5Statement Jewellery: 1950s inspired

chunky jewellery with lots of Swarovski!

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“Traditional blooms will suit 2012’s

historically themed weddings —

Old english roses and peonies...”


http://www.stately-homes.com


http://www.cherlaan.com

http://www.tiptopweddingshop.co.uk

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DRESSES

Vermonia Couture;

Empire line gown in

ivory, suitable for

this year’s vintage

inspired weddings.


DRESSESTO IMPRESSFind the wedding gown of your dreams with pages and pagesof beautiful dresses from leading European designers...When choosing your dress, don’t shop blind… do your

research on our wedding dress pages and on sites like

www.UKbride.co.uk, which has a searchable library of

thousands of wedding dresses. Have a rough idea of what

you’re looking for but be willing to deviate – a dress that

looks great on a magazine model may not suit if you’ve a

different stature, bust or complexion.

Style Guide:

Empire Line: Also known as Princess line. A long line

makes brides appear taller. Good for covering up wider

hips and balancing a larger bust.

A-Line: Like an Empire Line dress but with a tighter

bodice. Fuller figured brides may want to avoid this style.

Column Dress: Works well with more petite figures.

Mermaid Dress: Also known as Fishtail Dresses. Similar

to column gowns but wider from the knee. A good option

for those with small busts.

n Don’t take an entourage wedding dress shopping -

several friends and mums will inevitably like different

dresses – one friend whom you can trust to give you

honest feedback is enough!

n Ensure your budget takes account of alterations and

never buy a smaller dress that you intend to slim into.

Choose a gown that flatters your body.

n Practise walking not only in your bridal shoes but your

dress too, and use sandpaper to slightly scuff the soles of

your shoes to provide good grip.

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DRESSES

1 - Alfred Angelo.

2 - Amanda

Wyatt.

3 - Forget

Me Not.

4 - Madeline

Gardener.

5 - Mia Solanot.

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2

3

4

5

View thousands of wedding dresses online now at www.UKbride.co.uk

Editor’sChoice

For stockists and suppliers see our Directory on page 126.




Blue by

Mori Lee.

DRESSES


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DRESSES

1 - Dynasty.

2 - Benjamin

Roberts.

3 - Opulence

by Sahara.

4 - Allure Bridal.

5 - Alfred

Angelo.

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2

3

4

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DRESSES

6 - Weise.

7 - Madeline

Gardener.

8 - Mori Lee.

9 - Dynasty.

10- Mori Lee.

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DRESSES

1 - Alfred

Angelo.

2 - Eternity.

3 - Mia Solano

4 - Madeline

Gardener.

5 - Mori Lee.

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2

3

4

5


Editor’sChoice




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View thousands of wedding dresses online now at www.UKbride.co.uk DRESSES

6 - Forget Me

Not.

7 - Ian Stuart.

8 - Amanda

Wyatt.

9 - Charlotte

Balbier.

10- Lyn Ashworth

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7

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DRESSES

1 - Mori Lee.

2 - Trudy Lee.

3 - Forget

Me Not

4 - Berkatex.

5 - Amanda

Wyatt.

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2

3

4

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Editor’sChoice




DRESSES

6 - Romantica.

7 - Phil Collins.

8 - Ian Stewart.

9 - Ronald

Joyce

10- Mia Solano.

11- Benjamin

Roberts

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DRESSES

Vintage

princess gown

by Tia Bridal.


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Berkshires premierbridal boutique and

menswear hire

Established since 1989,we stock much soughta�er, award winning

designers including IanStuart,Suzanne Neville,Alan Hannah, Mori Lee,Ronald Joyce, Essense,Benjamin Roberts &

Enzoani

Also bridesmaids byWatters &Watters,

Dessy and Alfred Angelo

Visit our elegant shop to viewour gorgeous wedding gowns

Appointments are advisable

2011 Reading Retailer Awards commended storeRetail Bridalwear Association member0ames Valley Chamber of Commerce member

106-107 Broad Street Mall ◆ ReadingRG1 7QA ◆ 0118 957 5115www.bridetobe.co.uk


http://www.bridetobe.co.uk

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DRESSES

1 - Dynasty.

2 - Charlotte

Balbier.

3 - Art Couture.

4 - Allure

Couture.

5 - Alan

Hannah.

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2

3

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DRESSES

6 - Nicki Flynn.

7 - Forget Me Not

8 - Assi Holford.

9 - Forget Me Not.

10- Mia Solano.

11- Art Couture.

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DRESSES

1 - Mia Solano.

2 - Opulence

Kimora.

3 - White Rose.

4 - Ian Stuart.

5 - Alfred

Angelo.

1

2

3

4

5


Editor’sChoice




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View thousands of wedding dresses online now at www.UKbride.co.uk DRESSES

6 - Trudy Lee.

7 - Mia Solano.

8 - Tia Bridal.

9 - Benjamin

Roberts.

10- Linea

Raffaelli.

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SHOES & TIARAS Pink

Put your best foot forward and look great from top-to-toe with our great ideas for wedding shoes and tiaras...

HeelsHead Over

Tease, Pink

Celine,

Benjamin Adams

Swarovski Hair Comb,

crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

Eris Tiara with wide detail,

www.susanyorktiaras.co.uk


http://www.susanyorktiaras.co.uk

n Choose your tiara after your dress, and

decide how you’ll style your hair on the day.

n Try to match some of the detailing in your dress.

n Consider antique as well as new tiaras - they

make a lovely ‘something old’.

SHOES & TIARAS

Dita by Benjamin Adams

Gaga by Benjamin

Adams

Tiara from

crystalpearl.co.uk

Ryder by

Paradox

Gold Tiara from

crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

Sassy by Pink

For stockists and suppliers see

our Directory on page 126.


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BRIDESMAIDS

Trudy Lee D’Zage

Alfred Angelo

Mori Lee

Berkatex Trudy Lee

LOVEThis


PRETTYMAIDS

Berkatex

All in a Row...Ensure your entourage looks wonderful in your chosen highlight colour with our choice of 2012’s top dresses for bridesmaids and flower girls, a greatcontrast against a plain white wedding dress!

Trudy Lee


Veromia

Mori Lee

Alfred Angelo


MAMMA MIA!Brilliant looks for the mother of the bride or groom...most available with matching hats and fascinatorsThe ‘rules’ of shopping for a

mother of the bride or groom

outfit suggest avoiding white

and ivory... or, in general,

making your dress look too

much like a wedding dress) and

black should be avoided too.

Many outfits are fairly traditional

and conservative, but shop

around and you can also find

something stylish and individual!

However, keep in mind that this is

your daughter's big day, and no

one should out shine the bride!

Condici

Paule VasseurMichaela Louise

Frank Usher

John Charles

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MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

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Bella Rosa Frank Usher

Ispirato

CondiciJohn Charles

Bella Rosa


MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Condici John Charles

Paule Vasseur Ispirato

Editor’sChoice

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Ispirato

Michaela Louise



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MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Charles

Condici

Ispirato

John Charles

Editor’sChoice


Paule Vasseur

Michaela Louise


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T he most popular religion across

the UK’s 60,975,000

population is Church of England

Christianity, with over 22% of the

population declaring themselves

a member of the C of E

denomination, in the most

recent national census.

In marriage terms that relates to

over 250,000 Church of England

marriages each year, of which 40%

take place in church.

But these days, it’s even easier to

marry in a church of your choice

following Marriage Measure and

Marriage Law Review.

The review is the result of a

working group established by the

Archbishop’s Council in 2002

which addressed the process of

calling banns in church and relaxed

the limitations of where couples

may marry.

From the 2008 couples have been

able to marry in a church which has

a special significance to them rather

than in a parish church within the

parish where either the bride or

groom is resident.

Now, couples can choose to marry

in a church if they can demonstrate

a Qualifying Connection - that is,

if the bride or groom was baptised,

confirmed or if they habitually

worship in that church, or if the

person has had their usual place

of residence in the parish of a

particular church for at least

six months.

Couples can also chose to marry in

a church if their parents live or have

lived in the parish in question or have

habitually attended worship there.

In order to comply with UK civil and

church law, banns - an

announcement of your intention to

marry - must be read in the church

in which you plan to marry, on

three Sundays, usually but not

necessarily consecutively.

Those over the age of 16 may marry

CHRISTIAN MARRIAGES

CHRISTIANMARRIAGEA Christian marriage ceremony takes place every

1.7 seconds in the UK... here, we explore the

religious and legal implications of a church wedding...

Image: Reg Moore Photography.


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with those aged under 18, requiring

parental consent, and the time of

your wedding must take place

between 8am and 6pm on any day -

wedding rehearsals take place

outside these times in order that the

‘practice run’

isn’t

rendered

legally

binding!

In the

Catholic faith,

arrange-

ments for

marriage are

usually made

through the

priest in the parish where you live or

the bride’s parish in order to arrange

a date. Couples should have a bap-

tism certificate, confirmation certifi-

cate or letter of freedom stating that

they have not been married before.

If your partner is not

Catholic themselves,

proof of freedom

may be

presented in the

form of a letter

from a minister,

parent or an

affidavit from a

solicitor.

In each case, the priest acts as a

civil registrar and registers the

marriage.

Civil ceremonies,

conversely, require cou-

ples to give a notice

to marry at their

local

registration

office, regardless

of the destination

of their intended

marriage and

require the

superintendent

registrar’s permission

to marry. The registrar will then

issue the relevant documentation

which must be presented at your

civil ceremony to a person

authorised to conduct weddings

within that district.

In terms of religious implications, the

Bible compares the love between a

couple as the love that Jesus had

for his

disciples.

Jesus

expressed

his love as

uncondi-

tional, hence

the words in

the marriage

ceremony;

‘for better or

worse, richer or poorer, in sickness

and in health’. These words have

been part of the Christian marriage

ceremony since the 1550s.

Christians believe that marriage is

the appropriate relationship in which

to share a life together, raise a

family, make love and

make a life-long

commitment to one

another.

Couples often

feel a greater

affinity to the

Church once they

begin their wedding

planning and are able to enrol on

both pre-wedding ‘boot camp’

courses which aim to strengthen

the bond between the couple by ex-

ploring the role of

marriage in a Christian

context, and the

Alpha Course, an

oportunity to

explore the

Christian faith

and other

religions in a

relaxed ‘non-dog-

matic’ way over ten

thought-provoking

weekly sessions, with an

optional day or weekend away;

see www.uk.alpha.org for

further details.

Wedding FACTS

Wedding rings are worn on thethird finger of the left hand

because the Romans believed that a vein ran directly from this finger to

the heart.

“Church weddings remain

popular with couples,

but recent changes in synod

law mean couples now have a

much wider choice of where

they choose to marry...”

Anna Morrish, Editor, www.UKbride.co.uk

HOST YOUR WEDDINGALMOST ANYWHERE

Currently, couples need to

marry before 6pm, in licensed

premises... and couples can’t

ordinarily marry outside, on the

beach or in their garden, for

example.

However, independent civil

celebrants like Philip Spicksley

can perform wedding

celebrations — as well as baby

naming ceremonies, renewals of

vows and civil partnerships —

to tailor a wedding to a couple’s

exact wishes.

“I can perform non-religious

ceremonies and ceremonies

with religious content, include

children and parents, and person-

alise each wedding celebration to

each couple.” says Philip,

who has been an independent

celebrant since 2007.

“Couples still go to the register

office to make their marriage

legal, but having a wedding

celebration performed by an

independent celebrant means

you can have your wedding

ceremony wherever and

whenever you wish.”

A wedding service, can cost as

little as £260, and can take

place literally anywhere; in

marquees and gardens, a cou-

ple’s favourite restaurant or on

the beach.

For more information see

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W hen it comes to creating a

wonderful wedding reception,

there’s no one-size fits all solution.

Our top tips will help you to create

a winning memorable reception...

The FundementalsThere are many ways to syle a

venue in terms of colour, table

dressings and the food you

choose... but you can’t

change the style,

size or location

of same.

You may not

have a clear

idea of what

you want from a

reception

but you’ll know

roughly the style or

scale of your wedding.

Chose a venue which suits the size

of your event, and the style.

Do dine or stay at your chosen

venue too to accurately assess

how happy you’ll be hosting your

reception there.

Make It Your OwnNo wedding should be

impersonal - name your tables

after your favourite films or bands,

or memorable places you’ve

visited. Search the internet for

favours that suit the theme of your

wedding, use photographs of

yourselves to create table cards or

get into the kitchen to bake

cookie favours with your

guests’ names iced

onto them.

Candles, flowers,

crystals and

favours can all

make your

wedding tables

look individual so

exploit the

opportunity to make

your wedding individual

here more than anywhere else.

Fun for EveryoneInvesting in children’s party bags of

favours will lessen the impact of

excited children at your reception -

give them things to play with such as

colouring books and (quiet!) games.

RECEPTIONS

WELCOMINGRECEPTIONSHost a stunning wedding reception to celebrate the

beginning of your life together as a married couple...

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When planning your tables, the

Bride and Groom sit beside each

other with (working outwards) the

bride’s parents, groom’s parents,

bridesmaids, best man and usher

beside them. Planning the other

tables is complicated, so use the

free table planning software avail-

able online at www.UKbride.co.uk.

To enable you to sit

and enjoy the

reception without

having the worry

of wondering what

comes where and

when, book a

toastmaster.

Toastmasters liaise

with the caterers and

photographers at

your reception on

your behalf and

will introduce

guests, announce

speeches and

organise any

presentations that

may be required.

DEDICATED FUNCTION SUITES LIKE THIS ONE PARK AFFORDPLENTY OF SPACE.

Should We Hire A...Toastmaster?

Planning Your Tables

HOTEL VENUES CAN ALSO HOST MARQUEE WEDDINGS.

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Beautiful Weddings Begin with a Beautiful Venue...

We can cater for celebrations of up to120 people. We have a selection of wedding packages for you to choosefrom. Alternatively we would be delighted to put together a tailoredpackage to suit your individual requirements, from a choice of menusand wines, through to the seatingarrangement and floral decorations.

The Hotel holds a civil license to perform marriages, partnerships, andnaming ceremonies in either the Drawing room for small gatherings ofup to 30, or the Norham suite for up to 100 people.

With 49 bedrooms, city centre locationand ample car parking we are the idealwedding reception venue.

The Cotswold Lodge Hotel is able to take care of all your reception needs!

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TABLES

RECEPTIONTABLE THEMES

Six great looks to incorporate into your wedding breakfast tables...

s Traditional; country garden. s Contemporary; purple and white. s Fun; rose petals and confetti.

t Sophisticated; red and gold.

n Style for your table with our suggested suppliers: UKbride’s Wedding Supermarket: www.ukbride.co.uk. Bonne Fête: www.bonnefete-

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M arquee weddings create

versatile and unique wedding

reception venues and have become

infinitely more user friendly over

recent years. With modern

marquees boasting silk linings,

heating and lighting, and the

option to be sited almost anywhere

with enough space.

The fantastic thing about a

marquee, is that it acts an an

entirely blank canvas for you to

work with. It is a wonderful

opportunity to create a look that

totally reflects your personality.

Many suppliers, particularly larger

ones, can also provide heating and

lighting, dance floors, convenience

hire and even outside catering.

This helps to ensure that

organising your reception is as

hassle-free as possible. Suppliers

of your marquee will typically

recommend either a frame tent or

traditional pole marquee.

Aluminium frame tents are more

stable in poor weather and tend to

be warmer with less ventilation,

whilst canvas pole marquees tend

to be ideal in the summer with

better airflow.

You must provide your supplier

with detailed information about

your site – they won’t expect

accurate measurements and

technical information but the more

you can tell them the better.

Book your marquee after booking

the church but work two years in

advance, and give your

MARQUEES

MARQUEERECEPTIONSMarquee weddings are practical and versatile but take

a considerable amount organising and a little technical

know-how on behalf of your chosen contractor…


MARQUEES

What to consider whenchoosing and positioningyour marquee...

n How large is your ground?

n How level is the ground?

n How accessible is the site,

to contractors’ lorries?

n Does your site have water

and electricity supplied?

n Does your contractor have

convenience hire facilities?

n Who will provide your

outside catering?

n Will your installation be

affected by the weather?

Style Your Marquee...

Marquee specialists have

vast experience in venue

decoration — which is probably

a good thing, as there are

endless possibilities when

decorating a marquee.

Bespoke ‘Tack Off’ linings

can be fitted to a marquee’s

interior to give you a fantastic

finish in a multitude of colours.

If you are lucky enough to have

beautiful grounds or scenery,

choosing a clear perspex roof

or walls for your marquee will

really capitalise on the stunning

panaroma and creates a

fantastic view for your guests.

A great tip is to include a reveal

panel to divide off a certain

area from your guests. There is

nothing better than the look of

wonder on your guests faces

when suddenly a whole section

of the wall drops away to reveal

a stunning night club!

Find A Marquee Supplier!

See www.UKbride.co.uk to find your local

specialist!supplier as close an estimate as

possible regarding guest numbers.

An on-site meeting will establish

the size, shape and layout of your

reception, but generally your

marquee should include a

reception area, for greeting guests.

This can also function as an

additional room

to separate your

dining room

from the

elements

outside for

added warmth.

You should also

take in to

consideration

the amount of

space needed

for a dance floor,

bar area that can accommodate

those queuing for drinks without

too much ‘congestion’.

Plus additional space may be

needed for ‘reveals’ — hidden

areas of your reception like your

cake or band.

Don’t forget to

budget this

space in your

initial cost

considerations,

so you can give

potential

suppliers lots of

information.

This way you

can create

accurate,

like-for-like quotes that you

compare, thus preventing your

paying over the odds!

“Marquee weddings

are great when you

want to create a

bespoke reception.”

Anna Morrish, Editor,

www.UKbride.co.uk

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Here at Brampton Grange, we will help you create a personal experience to savour.Reflecting your style within a unique, country house-setting. From 11am-4pm

SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY & 11TH NOVEMBER 2012 BRAMPTON GRANGE WEDDING FAIR

MARLOW ROAD, HENLEY ON THAMES RG9 2HT - www.phylliscourt.co.uk TEL: 01491 570500

Complementary glass of bubbly on arrival. Rooms will be dressed and our expert suppliers available to discus your requirements for your special day. Grandstand Pavillion.11am-4pm

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HENLEY ON THAMES, OXFORDSHIRE RG9 2AR - www.redlionhenley.co.uk TEL: 01491 572161

Join us for our wedding fair on the 26th February. Free admission and goody bags for all brides. Also we are offering weddings for 50 people for £2500 on the day.

SUNDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2012RED LION HOTEL WEDDING FAIR

NORTHIEIGH, WITNEY, OXON OX29 6PN - www.eynshamhall.com TEL: 01993 885200

A beautiful Grade II listed Jacobean-style Manor House set in the heart of a 3,000 acre estate. Whetheryou are looking to hold a large formal or more intimate event, we can tailor a package to suit you.

SAT 18TH AND SUN 19TH FEB & MON 27TH AUG 2012EYESHAM HALL WEDDING FAIR

WOODSTOCK, OXFORDSHIRE OX20 IPP - www.blenheimpalace.com TEL: 01993 813874

Whether you are just beginning to make plans or getting ready to finalise the last minute details, theBlenheim Palace Wedding Fair will provide an abundance of the region’s finest wedding suppliers.

SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2012BLENHEIM PALACE WEDDING FAIR

BERYSTEDE, SL5 9JH - www.macdoonaldhotels.co.uk/berystede TEL: 08448 799104

Come and meet our wedding specialists and view our stunning function suites. Complimentary glass of bubbly and lots of free parking.

SUNDAY 19TH FEB, 28TH JUNE & 30TH SEPTEMBER 2012MACDONALD BERYSTEDE HOTEL WEDDING FAIR

ELCOT PARK, ELCOT, NR NEWBURY RG20 8NJ - www.mercure.com TEL: 01488 607300

Elcot Park, the elegant 18th century country house, is a truly splendid setting for a memorable wedding.

FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTHMERCURE NEWBURY ELCOT PARK WEDDING FAIR

SUNNINGDALE PARK, LARCH AVE, ASCOT SL5 0QE - www.devere.co.uk TEL: 01344 634510

Exclusive for your wedding ceremony & reception, Northcote House is nestled in 65 acres of Berkshire parkland.Come along and enjoy an arrival drink & canapés whilst perusing the special offers & discounts available on the day.

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A fantastic Wedding Showcase with varied and unique exhibitors. Everything you need to plan your wedding all under one roof. FREE entry and free parking. From 11am-4pm.

SUNDAY 11TH MARCH AND 14TH OCTOBER 2012BRAMPTON HEATH GOLF CENTRE WEDDING FAIR

QUAINTAN ROAD STATION, QUAINTAN, AYLESBURY, BUCKS HP22 4BY TEL: 01296 655720

Rewley Road at the Buckinghamshire Railway centre offers you that ‘days gone by’ feel with over 35 trade stalls, free admission, parking and champange. Reception Friday 5pm-9:45pm

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SEDGEMOOR WAY, DAVENTRY NN11 OSG - www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk TEL: 01327 307006

Whatever type of special day you’re looking for whether it’s a fairytale wedding with a lavish reception or intimate family celebration we can help you create the perfect day. From 11am-3pm.

SUNDAY 1ST APRIL AND 23RD SEPTEMBER 2012 BARCELO DAVENTRY HOTEL WEDDING FAIR

RYCOTE LANE, MILTON COMMON OX9 2PU - www.theoxfordshire.com TEL: 01844 278300

A stunning wedding venue licensed to hold wedding receptions, civil marriages and evening celebrationsfor up to 180 guests, with planning services, outstanding hospitality and world-class leisure facilities.

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH AND 7TH OCTOBER 2012THE OXFORDSHIRE WEDDING FAIR

MAIDENHEAD ROAD, WINDSOR, BERKS SL4 5JJ - www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk TEL: 01753 498400

The ultimate wedding shows offer brides to be the opportunity to plan their perfect day and meet some of the area’s finest wedding professionals and experts.

SUNDAY 4TH MARCH & 23RD SEPTEMBER 2012ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE WEDDING FAIR

HEYTHROP PARK RESORT, ENSTONE, OXF 5UE - www.heythroppark.co.uk TEL: 01608 673333

An invitation to view our stunning 18th century Manor House fully dressed for a wedding, and a chance to speak to our dedicated wedding team about your special day.

SATURDAY 3RD AND SUNDAY 4TH MARCH 2012HEYTHROP PARK RESORT WEDDING SHOWCASE

UPPER AYNHO GROUNDS, AYNHO, BANBURY OX17 3AY - www.thegreatbarn.net TEL: 01869 810823

Please come to our open day on Sunday 4th March from 12pm until 4pm where you can see our beautiful venue and meet many expert wedding services suppliers.

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Set in beautiful Oxford countryside Frilford Heath Golf Club is a prestigious club that will makeyour day perfect. FREE admission, parking and bucks fizz on arrival. 11.00am until 2.30pm.

SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2012FRILFORD HEATH GOLF CLUB WEDDING FAIR

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Come to our open weekends and meet lots of exciting exhibitors. Cakes, dresses, lighting, music, cars and many more. Book your space now.

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THE MEN

It’s a Man’s World...Tips, trinkets and gems of wisdom for nervous grooms, best men and fathers of the

bride nervous about speeches, standing at the altar or giving away their daughter...!

Get me to the church on time...!Pay attention 007... it’s may be the

bride’s prerogative to make a

dramatic entrance, but why should

she have all the fun...?

Hire a supercar like this Lamborghini

Gallardo, which does 0-60mph in

4.2 seconds and you’ll defi-

nitely reach the church on

time...! Grooms can hire

Bond style Aston Martins,

Ferraris and Lambos, for

their arrival at the church,

for the wedding day or the

honeymoon.

Naturally, your bride will have to

pack light as the boot’s a little pokey,

but the cars will certainly look

impressive in your photos.

If you’re choosing a balmy

honeymoon destination, there’s

a topless version too!

The cost for this model is around

£2,500 for a whole weekend,

courtesy of Signature Car Hire.

Other suppliers include

www.supercarexperiences.com

and www.uksupercarhire.co.uk.The role of the

best man isn’t just

ceremonial - duties

include being custodian

of the wedding bands

and organiser of the

stag night.

They also act as an

assistant to the

photographer,

rounding up

relatives for

photographs, and

liaise with

catering staff

and are the

guardian

of the couple’s

honeymoon luggage.

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THE MEN

Don’t let the catget your tongue!

Superb Stag Do’s...Superb Stag Do’s...

Peter Posh: Madelymorning suit in navy.

Mark Wallace: BlackLabel suit

Peter Posh: Milfordthree piece suit.

1861: Prince Edwardjacket and waistcoat.

Peter Posh: Ellesmeremorning suit and waistcoats.

Most grooms, fathers andbest men admit to feelingmore nervous about reading their weddingspeech than about the ceremony itself.

The golden role for successful speeches: Preparation is key.

Avoid writing your speech at the last minute, and don’t take jokey one-liners from the internet - your speechwill sound unstructured and generic. Write, edit & rehearse diligently so thatyou’re familiar with your text.

Alternatively, why not cheat?Turn to aspeech.co.uk orsparklingspeeches.co.uk to hire a professional writerto bear total responsibility...!

When making your speech,use cue cards rather than ascript and maintain eye-contact with your audience.Don’t forget to rehearse yourspeech thoroughly!


For your stag do, consider something

that’s a little more involved than just a

night down at the pub.

Organising an event

which appeals to

all ages and goes

beyond mere

drinking will

enable you to

spread the fun over

a longer period.

Choose an

activity which appeals to all and will

enable you to involve younger and

older stags. Possibilities are endless,

whether you decide to go on a boozy

weekend abroad, or decide to go

paintballing, zorbing, or even

organise a License to Thrill spy

weekend. There

is something for

everybody!

Adventure week-

ends away are

great fun, and

there is a variety

of places to visit

around the UK

which specialise in Stag parties.

For information visit www.ukbride.co.uk andwww.redsevenleisure.co.uk

Anna Morrish, Editor, www.UKbride.co.uk

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Having your wedding filmed is the most perfect way of recording the amazing story of your day, and letting you watch all the people you love really enjoying it.

AA wedding film beautifully captures the magic moments; the wonderful expressions; the laughter; the emotions and the sounds in a way that could never be achieved with photographs alone.

People who have had their weddings People who have had their weddings filmed are always surprised by how much more of their day they see in their film... so often the priceless parts that they would otherwise have missed.

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Visit www.UKbride.co.ukit’s free, it’s fun and it’s really easy to use!

Find Local Suppliers for your WeddingUse UKbride to help plan your

wedding... simply use our massive

free database of local suppliers!



PHOTOGRAPHY

W ith digital cameras so popular

these days, it’s tempting for

brides and grooms to save money

by letting family or a friend record

your special day, but this could be a

false economy… to find out why, we

followed one wedding photogra-

pher, to find out what

capturing a bride’s

day really involves.

Entrusting

a professional

photographer

to capture your

images means

employing someone with plenty

of kit, backup lenses, flashes and

camera bodies… nothing is left to

chance!

A professional photographer can

also work around overcast, rainy or

exceptionally bright days.

Two or more photographers

enables both the bride and groom

to be photographed during the

course of their preparations.

Professional photographers also

create photobooks of their images

or large mounted photographic

prints, rather than prints created on

domestic

photo printers.

Years of

experience enables a

professional photographer to deal

tactfully and professionally

with anxious brides,

nervous grooms,

and guests – a skill

that the amateur

photographer just

doesn’t possess!

Spending the day

with the professionals

photographing our featured

wedding, we prove that photo-

graphing a wedding is hard work...

as you’ll discover, your chosen pho-

tographer really does earn their fee!

Search for a

Wedding Photographer

CAUGHT ON CAMERA!We find out exactly why employing a professionalphotographer will never prove a false economy...

1.00PM: IT’S IMPORTANT THAT BRIDE,GROOM AND GUESTS ARE ALL SNAPPEDFOR A FULL RECORD OF YOUR BIG DAY

at www.UKbride.co.ukThe Social Networking

Site for Brides

Everyone has a digital camera nowadays...

So do you really need to hire a professional

photographer? Absolutely! Here, we

explain why entrusting your wedding

photography to an amateur is a real

false economy...!

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Find a Professional

Our Images

Need a helping hand to find a professional?

See the British Institute of Professional Photographers;

www.bipp.com, the Master Photographers’ Association;

www.thempa.com or Society of Wedding Photographers;

www.swpp.co.uk. You can also find a photographer in your

area at www.ukbride.co.uk.

Images by Reg Moore.

10AM: AMATEURPHOTOGRAPHERSRARELY TAKECLOSE-UP SHOTS

2.00PM: AMATEURS AREN’TALLOWED TO TAKE PICTURESDURING THE CEREMONY.

3.00PM: SOME SHOTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO RECREATE ANDNEED TO BE RIGHT FIRST TIME

Photographing a wedding involves a

long, stressful day, as you’ll discover

over the page, our photographers

began with a kit check on the eve of

the wedding before meeting the

bride and groom at 10am on their

wedding day to capture the

wedding from start to finish!

“employing an enthusiastic amateur is

a recipe for disaster! get the pictures

you deserve by hiring a professional!”Anna Morrish, Editor www.UKbride.co.uk

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Week before; Most professional photographer like

to have a list of the shots the bride

and groom want at least a week

before the event.

Friday; 7pm Kit check –

professional photographers have

two or three camera bodies and five

or six lenses plus three flash heads

and numerous accessories.

Batteries are charged, lenses

and camera are cleaned.

Saturday; 10amTime to meet the bride and

get some shots of the

shoes, rings and

flowers and one of

mum tying the

dress at the back,

then leave the

bride to

photograph the

groom. If two pho-

tographers are work-

ing that day, one will

stay with the bride the other

with the groom.

1.00pm Guests and groom

arrive and are photographed.

With the arrival of the Vicar, photog-

raphers liaise with him/her to check

what they will and won’t allow pho-

tographically during the ceremony.

1.40pm Bridal party arrives

with bride arriving shortly

beforehand, too. A flurry of activity

ensues as her arrival prompts pho-

tographs of the car, the brides-

maids and the bride with her father.

2.00pm The ceremony takes

place with discreet unobtrusive

photography.

2.45pm The couple leaves the

church. Posing for their formal

images for the photographer.

3.15pm The couple

leaves for the reception to

capture shots of guests

enjoying a glass of

champagne.

4.30pm Our photogra-

pher keeps taking candid

shots - and reviews the

afternoons shots to make

sure you have great pics.

5pm-6pmInformal shots of

speeches and cake

cutting.

7.30pmTricky shots of

the first dance,

involving captur-

ing movement

and working in

low light.

10.00pmBack up photographs

and head home to

download shots.

The day after;Back up all photos again

then begin the Photoshop

work; retouching, mono

conversions and colour

correction.

2 weeks after;Photos are

ready for the

honeymooners

to view and

get excited

about as the

couple orders

their album.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Even top wedding photographers will readily

admit that choosing the right photographer for

your special day is a challenge… achieving

beautiful wedding photographs requires a

mixture of art, science and experience! Our ten

questions will ensure you have the information

you need to make an informed decision…

Even top wedding photographers will readily

admit that choosing the right photographer for

your special day is a challenge… achieving

beautiful wedding photographs requires a

mixture of art, science and experience! Our ten

questions will ensure you have the information

you need to make an informed decision…

QUESTIONSTO ASK YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Ten


Rather than the traditional wedding

album with overlays you may wish to

opt for a photographer who pro-

duces a coffee-table style book with

a montage of images.

8Do you carry backup equipment?

Whether shooting on film or digitally,

every photographer should have

backup flashes, lenses and other

equipment to carry on shooting in

the event of faulty equipment.

9Are you fully insured?With the best will in

the world things do

go wrong… make

sure your

photographer is

insured against

stolen equipment,

lost or damaged

films or memory cards

or falling ill on the day of

your wedding.

10 Will we get on?Getting along with your

wedding photographer isn’t just a

nicety. Your photographer should

make you feel comfortable for

relaxed looking shots. On an already

emotional day, it’s crucial that your

photographer is sufficiently assertive

to pose and offer instruction to the

wedding party. It is sometimes a nice

idea to arrange an ice-breaker

engagement shoot for you and your

intended before the big day so you

get the hang of posing for the camera.

each be photographed getting

ready, or that detail shots of your

day can be captured whilst another

photographer organises group

photographs. The more

photographers who attend your day,

the more comprehensive your

wedding images will be, particularly

when your chosen photographers

consist of both a male and female

photographer.

6Can I have my images on CD/DVD?

Can you obtain low-

quality or

watermarked ver-

sions of your

images to use

on Facebook or

UKbride or

email to friends?

These days, our

lives are carried

out digitally, and

being able to use your

pictures in digital photo

frames, on social networking sites

and being able to email them or

print them out at home is essential.

If your photographer agrees, having

the original DVD stored in a safe

place also enables you to keep

backups of your images.

7What does my finalalbum include?

Packages vary enormously – how

many prints and at which sizes are

included in your photographer’s

price? What will your album look like

and how many images will feature?

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1Are you a pro...?Not all amateur photography is

going to end in disaster, but the idea

that one can attend a wedding as a

guest and as the official photogra-

pher is unrealistic. Your photogra-

pher needs to know how to react to

different lighting and weather

conditions, and do so quickly

without rushing, to capture

genuine expressions. Those

who market themselves as

photographers but don’t work as

full-time professional wedding

photographers may not be able to

dedicate sufficient time and energy

to capturing your big day.

2What’s your style?There is much talk of different

styles of wedding photography -

the main two being traditional and

reportage. Traditional styles favour

groups and romantic shots,

reportage shots appear unposed

and concentrate on a natural look

that appears to be less intrusive.

3Will I Be Retouched?Expect a professional

photographer to perform post-

processing on your images whether

they’re shooting on film or digitally.

Some, however, limit this to tone

and colour correction. Ask if your

chosen photographer will perform

black and white conversions, sepia

tints and other similar effects, colour

popping, or blemish removal and

how much time they will put into

post-processing your images.

4When can I see myself?Some photographers turn

around their images rapidly whilst

others take several months –

sometimes even longer, depending

on the time of year and number of

members of staff working to post-

process and present your pictures,

so ask for an ETA on your images.

5Do you work alone?Two or more photographers

ensures the bride and groom can

Find a Photographer at

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“Photography is a blend

of art and science.

Your photographer

should have modern equipment a good

understanding, and lots of experience!”Anna Morrish, Editor, www.UKbride.co.uk



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The wedding of

Jessica & Arronrecently took place at

Kelmarsh Hall.Photographs by Melbourne Photography

The wedding of

Jeff & Jo Strattonrecently took place at Donnington

Valley Hotel, Newbury.Photographs by Sidney Cripps Photographyº

The wedding of

Tina & Chrisrecently took place at

Oakley Court.Photographs by Amanda Tweed Photography

The wedding of

Colette & Jessrecently took place at

Great Fosters, Egham.Photographs by www.alltheworldsastudio.com

The wedding of

Jodie & Matthewrecently took place at

The Hunting Lodge.Photographs by Melbourne Photography

The wedding of

Alice & Edrecently took place at

Wadhurst Castle.Photographs by Amanda Tweed Photography

The wedding of

Jennifer & Steve Kingstonrecently took place at

Blenheim Palace Oxfordshire.Photographs by Neil Hanson Photographyº

BRIDAL SHOWCASE

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You must have permission from your

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BRIDAL SHOWCASE

The wedding of

Charlotte & Danrecently took place at

Taplow House.Photographs by Amanda Tweed Photography

The wedding of

Katie & Anthony Alderstonrecently took place at

Dorney Lake.Photographs by www.alltheworldsastudio.com

The wedding of

David & Natasha Moorrecently took place at Burnham

Beeches Hotel, Burnham.Photographs by Sidney Cripps Photography

The wedding of

Andrew & Amie Liversidgerecently took place at Hermitage

Parish Church, Nr Newbury.Photographs by Sidney Cripps Photography.

The wedding of

Jenny & Jason Perkinsrecently took place at The Bay Tree Hotel,

Burford.Photographs by Neil Hanson Photography.

The wedding of

Kym & Chrisrecently took place at

Dodmoor House.Photographs by Melbourne Photography

The wedding of

Louise & Will Gossrecently took place at

Silvertone Golf Club.Photographs by www.alltheworldsastudio.com

The wedding of

Rachael & Stephenrecently took place at

Hinwick House.Photographs by Melbourne Photography

The wedding of

Rosie & Stuart Lucasrecently took place at Ardington

House, Wantage.Photographs by Neil Hanson Photography




Your wedding day should be the

happiest day of your life, and

there’s no better way to

remember it than via a professionally

produced DVD, in addition to the

formal images your chosen

photographer will produce.

Each Videographer will have

his or her own particular

style and no two

wedding videos will

be the same.

There are

videographers

specialising in all

types of event

coverage now –

from simple fly-on-

the-wall type produc-

tions, to

documentary-style creations,

through to highly stylised and

orchestrated films.

You really do have the

opportunity to have the

wedding video or

wedding day film of

your choice.Visit your potential

videographer

personally for an

impression of their

particular style.

Anyone operating

a professional

wedding video

service should

have Public Liabil-

ity Insurance, and

Professional

Indemnity cover

Your videographer should

also have a copyright licence to record

the wedding service and music.

“Videography captures

a lifelong record of your day, so

choose your expert carefully.”

VIDEOGRAPHY

You’ve BeenFRAMEDFor many couples, the decision not to

employ a videographer to capture their

wedding day is one they come to regret...

They will also have access to

copyright licences that will enable

them to dub your favourite music

onto your DVD. A good

videographer will understand that

breach of copyright is theft – and

will no doubt expect their own work

to be treated with the same respect.

The cost of your wedding DVD is

dependant on a number of factors.

Some companies offer fully edited or

multiple camera productions.

Cutting costs may mean

compromising on both, so never

base your decision on price alone.

It is advisable to watch several

videos covering a wide price range

before making your decision.

As wedding videography is a

seasonal business most successful

videographers will become booked

months if not years in advance.

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Spend or save? There’s a

multitude of ways in which

you can trim the cost of your

wedding, but some may prove

false economy.

For example, the cost of wedding

photography can vary from £200 to

£2,000 and over, but the difference

in the end result is marked. There’s a

distinction to be made when

planning your wedding between cost

– what you pay for something – and

value – whether something was

worth the price you paid – and in the

case of photography, a cheap

photographer may show in terms of

technical abilities and your final album.

That’s not to say, however, that all

aspects of your wedding will be the

same. For instance, favours can be

expensive, usually priced per head

so that a £2.50 favour seems more

affordable when, in fact, the reality is

150 guests necessitates a spend of

£375. In this case, making cookies

with your guests’ names iced on

and a little ribbon may require a

morning in the kitchen, but will result

in a dramatically cheaper favour

that’s also much more personal.

Your ReceptionThe smaller your wedding the

cheaper the venue may be – and the

shorter your guest list will end up

being too. Use a smaller venue as

an excuse to shed some guests,

consider a ‘no children’ policy or

apply a ‘time limit’ – if you’ve not

seen distant relatives for, say, five

years don’t bother inviting them.

Enquire about the time of year you

choose to marry and the day – mid-

week weddings are often

cheaper, as are out

of season weddings.

Your DressMany brides choose to

search E-Bay and other

such auction sites for sec-

ond-hand dresses. Since wedding

dresses are only worn once and can

be dry-cleaned and altered to suit,

you can shed

hundreds, sometimes

thousands, of

pounds. Our search

revealed over 25,000

dresses priced from

just £100 for a brand

new, made to

measure gown…

though some brides

like to be able to try

on their gown before

they order. An

alternative, if you’re a

‘standard’ size and

shape is to try one of

Oxfam’s ten specialist

wedding dress shops.

Flowers & CakeMany churches have volunteers who

will happily create your flowers in

return for a donation to the church –

the best place to find informa-

tion is to talk to your local

vicar or scan the parish no-

ticeboard.

Equally, supermarkets such

as Marks and Spencer stock

plain white iced fruitcakes

which are considerably

cheaper than employing the services

of a cake artist. These can be

‘dressed up’ with embellishments of

your choice.

Stationery &

FavoursPersonal computers

can be used to create

your chosen wedding

stationery, orders of

service and table plan.

Visit a stationery

specialist and purchase

a nice stock of paper,

perhaps with a textured

finish. Depending on the

style of your wedding,

embellish with ribbon,

photographs of

yourselves or other

decoration.

Your wedding day should be

personal or special to you. Whilst

there may be one or two areas in

which you can cut back, there may

be others that are too important to

you to force a compromise. Set your

budget and don’t be afraid to

negotiate on price. The frugal bride

can shed £1,000s with a little

initiative, a little chasing around and,

above all, a good eye!

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On coming to terms with the news

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Rhiannon originally joined UKbride

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Rhiannon enjoyed browsing through

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HAIR RAISING

STYLESOur suggestions for beautiful bridal

hair. Whether you’ve short, medium

or long hair, you’ll find a style to suit

on these pages...

n If you’ve got short

hair, use curling irons

to increase the fullness

of your hair or use

tiaras, fascinators and

necklaces to vary your

look and add extra

interest to your neck

and shoulders.

n Medium hair should be

curled and worn with a

tiara - try to grow your

hair a little to provide

more versatility if

you’d like to try

something new.

n If you’ve got long hair,

wear a smooth heavy

gown or large rolls

with full skirted tulle

gowns.

n If you’re already

accustomed to long

hair, leave a few tendrils

loose to prevent

your style looking

too formal.

n Choose your wedding

gown first, then your

wedding hairstyle and

only then choose

extras such as

fascinators and veils.

n If you’re colouring your

hair for the day have it

done two weeks

before but

have it

touched up

just

before the

big day.

n Use a hair-

dresser you’re

familiar with

rather than splashing

out and using

someone new.

n Take care of your hair

by using intensive

conditioning treatments

in the six months

leading up to your

wedding.

CreateBeautifulHairstyles

for your wedding!


HAIR

101

LOVETHIS

“Don’t wear clothing that lifts over

your head when visiting your stylist!”


MAKE UP

Hair will grow about six inches

each year. See your hairstylist

as soon as you get engaged

and discuss your desired length

and colour for your big day.

Having your hair coloured and

trimmed regularly every six to eight

weeks will mean in a year you can

achieve another four to five inches

of healthy beautiful hair.

Make-Up MagicHire a make-up artist to come to

your home and have a make-up

practice session before your big

day. Add a couple of bottles of wine

and this can be a great hen party or

pamper night in!

Don’t go for a look that will date;

you want to look timeless. In twenty

years you don’t want to get your

photos out and think your wedding

appears dated!

Skin Care Start a good skin care regime at

least six months before the big day.

Drink plenty of water rather, avoid-

ing alcohol and smoking as this has

a huge detrimental effect on your

skin.

Moisturise day and night to main-

tain an even skin tone, this will help

to keep skin looking fresh.

On The DayEnsure your make-up artist doesn’t

use shimmer all over your face as it

will look like you are hot and greasy

on your photos. Opt for a matte

finish and only apply shimmer to the

highest areas of your face, such as

your cheek bones and brow line.

Create a natural look that will be

suitable for day and night. Consider

making your eyes look dramatic

and keep lips nude. You can always

apply a stronger lip colour for your

evening do.

A Visit to Your VenueEnsure your professional make-up

and hair artist will come to your

home or venue on your big day.

A pre-wedding trial is a must as this

is when you will have your hair and

make-up applied and you can

decide on your look for the day.

UKbride offers Make-Up & Hair Advice for Beautiful Brides who really want to shine on their big day!

To find hair and beauty specialists inyour area visit www.ukbride.co.uk

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Here, we prove that planning

your wedding is as easy as

ABC... essential tips, finishing

touches and other inspiration!

bc

C is for Cars…Arriving in style is essential on

your big day, and unfortunately,

your family car just won’t cut

the mustard. If cars really aren’t

your thing, you could consider a

horse drawn carriage or simple

but stylish Rolls Royce.

If your groom is a little more

passionate about cars though,

how about arriving in a Ferrari

or S-type Jaguar to make it to

the church in

style?

B is for Budgeting…Planning a wedding is

exhilarating and exciting but

it’s so easy to get carried away,

and the financial implications

of this can be horrendous. Set

a budget and stick to it. Itemise

your anticipated expenses from

flowers to your reception,

honeymoon, transport costs

and catering arrangements.

A is for Attendants…

d e f

Choose your attendants

carefully and ensure your best

man, chief bridesmaid and

other attendants are reliable

and will ensure your special

day goes without a hitch.

D is for Disco…There’s nothing like a good

disco to get your reception

swinging. When booking your

entertainment, ensure you make

a list of the eras, styles and

artists that you particularly like

to give your DJ something to go

on. Choose somebody with

equipment which produces

good clear sound and don’t

be afraid to go along to one

of their bookings to hear them

for yourselves.

E is for Extras…It’s the little treats, favours

and special touches that really

make your day special. Go

through Bride and Groom

magazine to have a look at

what other couples have done

and what different companies

offer by way of finishing

touches.

Favours, disposable cameras

on the tables, treats for the

children and other little touches

make all the difference and add

a touch of class to your

wedding.

The A-Z of PlanningYour Wedding

F is for Faith…When your big day comes

along, a whole host of

experts and professionals

will have been enlisted, all

charged with their own very

special responsibilities in

making your day perfect.

Make your desires clear and

be specific in your instructions,

but also have faith, and do

trust the professionals to

do their job whilst you enjoy

your day!


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m

ihlj L is for Love…

Your wedding day will be busy

and will almost certainly suffer

little hitches... shrug these off

and smile, and do make time

for each other. Try to spend

some time alone on the day to

remind yourselves that

you’ve got the rest of

your lives in each others

company.

K is for Kiddies…Weddings excite children, so

ensure they have colouring

books or treat bags containing

activities which will keep

them busy. You

could consider a

bouncy castle or

children’s enter-

tainer to make it

a day to re-

member for

younger

guests too.

Tiaras, sparkling fascinators

and other jewellery can all set

off your outfit beautifully, so

ensure you’re adorned with

these beautiful finishing

touches. See our jewellery

pages for some ideas and

inspiration and have a look on

www.UKbride.co.uk - the site’s

Wedding Ideas and

Supermarket sections feature a

wealth of ideas to make your

wedding day truly individual.

J is for Jewellery…

M is for Marriage…Take the time to talk to your

minister and discuss the degree

to which you want religion to

be a theme of your wedding.

In addition to taking your vows

in front of friends and family,

you’re also making solemn

promises before God and the

Christian church. Your minister

won’t mind if you’re not the

most devout churchgoer, but

will appreciate your respect

for the church and the religious

implications of a Christian

ceremony.

I is for Invitations…Don’t be tempted to scrimp

on your invitations and

stationery. Whilst your home

PC is capable of producing

mediocre printed matter,

proper invitations with

lovely embossed stocks of

paper, beautiful embellishments

and elegant script will be kept

for years as a souvenir of your

momentous day.

H is for Honeymoon…Going away to spend some

time together before returning

to gushing friends and relatives

is a must after your big day. It

will give you something to look

forward to after the ceremony is

over. Make your honeymoon

something very special indeed.

Our top ten honeymoon ideas

will offer inspiration!

G is for Grooming…Traditionally, weddings have

always been the bride’s big

day, but increasingly grooms

are indulging in a little TLC

before the event. Do budget for

hair restyling, male facial and a

little pampering to ensure he

walks down the aisle looking

his best!

oO is for Outfit…Your wedding ensemble is

perhaps one of the most

important & personal features of

the day. Trailing through guides

and magazines, shopping

around and trying on repeatedly,

despite being somewhat of a

hassle, is absolutely necessary.

Our wedding dress pages will

help you choose a style and will

give you the inspiration to find

the dress you want.

N is for Nuptials…The words in your wedding

service within which you marry

are very important. In our

opinion the older version of

vows is the most elegant with

its aged and mellow language,

and time honoured implications.

Note that civil ceremonies are

not allowed to have religious

content of any sort.



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pP is for Photographs…Many photographers have their

own style, so have a specific

idea of what you’re looking for

regarding the photographs of

your big day.

Consider organising a visit to

your wedding venue with your

photographer, so they know in

advance specific areas you

want in your photos.

qQ is for Quotes…Costs vary enormously from

wedding to wedding, and

from each supplier. It is a good

idea to gather as many quotes

as possible from different

suppliers to compare and work

out the cost of your big day.

Keep written quotes in a special

file so that you can compare

exactly what you get

for your money and

can keep track of

your finances.

sS is for Speeches…The speeches may seem nerve

wracking, but with plenty of

planning and a few rehearsals,

you can make your speech ap-

pear slick and stress-free.

Use cue cards rather than

folded up paper to

ensure that you’re not

struggling to find your

place, maintain

eye-contact with your

audience. tT is forTheme...To ensure that everything fits

together nicely, agree early on

upon a theme which you will

both follow - a colour, style or

similar, that’s personal to you.

Continue this when choosing

your dress, flowers,

tableware and stationery.

Theme ideas include

international historical

themes or visual

themes.

vV is for Valour…Grooms, don’t

forget that wedding

dresses often

restrict mobility...

so open doors for

your bride, hold her

bouquet and help

her into and out of

her carriage or limo is

to help prevent your new bride

feeling uncomfortable and

demonstrate a little chivalry!

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W is forWeather…If you fear typically British

bad weather on your big

day, provide umbrellas for

your guests as they leave

church.

X is for Xxx…Leave a note with her chief

bridesmaid or send a text on

the morning of your wedding to

let your loved one know you’re

looking forward to the big day

and can’t wait to marry her.

yz

Y is for You…Your wedding should reflect

your tastes, preferences and

personalities. Don’t be afraid to

put your own personal stamp

on your big day. Make a wish-list

and work towards making your

wedding a reflection of your

love.

Z is for Zzz…Above all other beauty tips that

the experts will divulge, do

remember that a good night’s

sleep is essential to look fresh &

beautiful for your wonderful day!

u

R is for Reception…There are so many brilliant

venues around the county for

your reception. Your venue

should be one of the first

things you book. See as many

as possible in person rather

than relying on brochures, as

these can be misleading.

Estimate the amount of room

and privacy your reception

needs to have, and consider the

appearance of the grounds for

your photographs.

U is for Unwanted…

A gift list is a superb way of

ensuring that you don’t end up

with several hundred toasters,

and plenty of. High street stores

will help collate these either in

an in-store gift list book or online.

Buying a wedding present was

much easier before the days of

co-habitation, and these days,

with most people already having

household essentials before

they marry, a gift list is essential.


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FLOWERS

C hoosing your bridal flowers

can be as scary as finding

your perfect dress, but is

just as important in the overall look

of the day.

Recommendation is a great way of

finding your florist, but it's a good

idea to visit several flower shops

too. Once you've made up your

mind of what you want, book a

consultation - it's worth the money

as you'll have lots of time devoted

to you, and you'll

be able to work

out the best

choices for your

big day.

Try to make time

on a week day

because the florist

will have more

time to discuss

ideas, as the shop

may be busy on a

Saturday.

A good florist will

always suggest

the best flowers for your colour

theme, including the size and style.

They will tailor the arrangements to

your requirements, but try and help

the florist as

much as possible.

As creative as most florists are,

they are not mind readers so

the more information you can

give them the better – pictures

from

magazines, pictures of the dress,

fabric swatches, key themes, or

special items the wedding theme is

based on - for example, if you're

wearing your mother's brooch, it

might be nicer for you

to incorporate this into

your bouquet, rather

than wear it on your

dress.

Find

A Florist at

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FOUR SEASONSSPRING: Tulip, Anemone,

Freesia, Lily, Peony, Daffodil,

Ranunculus, Amaryllis.

SUMMER: Lily, Carnation,

Sunflower, Chrysanthemum,

Rose, Lavender, Magnolia.

AUTUMN: Delphinium,

Pinks, Hydrangea, Gladiolus,

Gerbera, Bouvardia, Orchid.

WINTER: Camellia, Snow-

drop, Hyacinth, Lisianthus,

Lilac, Nerine, Iris, Euphorbia.

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FLOWERSWhether your intention is to save,

spend or splurge, our wedding

florist has great ideas for your

church and reception flowers...


Prepare a brief, with suggestions for

style of bouquet - traditional shower

(a long, trailing bouquet, wired or in

a foam holder), garden flower posy

(country-style loose bouquet,

hand-tied or in a holder) or wire

work decorative

bouquet (flowers

are stuck to a

decorative, hand-

made wire trailing

frame) or crescent

shaped bouquet.

If you’ve a

preference, suggest

type of flowers and

consult with your

florist once you’ve

decided on your

highlight colour.

Also, consider the size of your

bouquet; if you’re small, an

enormous trailing bouquet will

overpower you - a good florist

will take the bride’s height & basic

shape into consideration.

Don’t forget plants could also be

used as table arrangements, these

can be very attractive as well as

cheaper (dependant on the plant)

and a memento for people to

take home with them at the end

of the night.

Finally, ask to see

some of your chosen

florist’s previous work

and work with them

throughout your

planning to ensure

your wedding flowers

will be as beautiful as

you dreamed.

For more information

and ideas, as well as

seasonal floral suggestions, see the

National Association for Flower and

Plants website ww.flowers.org.uk

or find a reputable local florist at

www.ukbride.co.uk.

FREESIAPopular, highly scented flowers ideal

as ‘fillers’, available all year round

with a peak of availability in Spring.

Available in many colours, including

white, pink, lavender, yellow and

rust. Representing innocence,

thoughtfulness, and trust, the

flowers are popular for vase arrange-

ments where colour is needed

and may be arranged with other

flowers or as stand alone decor.

ORCHIDA modern bouquet is

easily created with

cymbidium orchid.

Minimalistic bou-

quets like these

are ideal for the

winter wedding.

AMARYLLISThese stunning pink

amaryllis’ are simply

breathtaking

offset with

pale

green

and

fuscia

ribbons.

CYCLAMENSimplicity is key

with these cyclamen

flowers, wrapped

with fresh ivy and

topped off with a

delicate pink ribbon.

ROSESThis funky bouquet is stunning with

these pink, purple and

golden roses

jazzed up with

silver

tillandsia

twists.

Why not have your flowers

dried so you can keep them

after the wedding...?Anna Morrish, Editor www.UKbride.co.uk

Don’t forget to

discuss button

holes for your

groomsmen and

close family!

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CAKES

Having Your

CAKEWedding Cake ideas from leading

designers to create custom cakes

that will look and taste memorable!

n Consider the taste

as well as the look of

your cake. That may

sound obvious, but in

addition to enquiring

about the look of your

cake, as about

the ingredients

your chosen

expert uses,

and insist

on tasting

samples.

n Three tiers

will serve 50-200

whilst five layers is

safer for 200 guests or

more. Opt to make at

least one of your lay-

ers sponge rather than

fruitcake for those who

prefer the former.

n Consider white and

milk chocolate cakes,

miniatures and cup-

cakes as alternatives.

n Be sure of your

delivery and storage –

arrangements.

You don’t want your

cake to be ruined

before you serve it

by poor storage.

n Ensure your wedding

cake is an accurate

reflection of your

character and your

wedding. Don’t be

afraid of asking for a

bespoke design and

a particular colour

scheme.

n Traditionally, couples

save the top tier for

their first anniversary

or the christening of

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STATIONERY

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Editor’sChoice


JEWELLERY

ENGAGEDTONES

The perfect engagement ring will set the tone for spending

the rest of your life together and should complement

your wedding band perfectly. Here, jewellery expert

Sherrie Overton offers her suggestions for the most

beautiful engagement rings and wedding bands...

Top: Platinum single stone princess cut engagement ring with diamond set shoulders £1,500.

Left to Right: Single stone round brilliant cut diamond £1,795. Single stone round brilliant cut four

claw set with .43ct total diamond count £2,495. Single stone round four claw set diamond ring £1,950.

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Round, brilliant cut claw set

engagement ring, in 18ct yellow

and white gold .64ct £3,950.

White gold with yellow shoulder

engagement ring, in 18ct with

princess cut diamond .25ct £1,400.

18ct yellow gold cluster ring,

set with seven brilliant cut

diamonds .50ct £895.

Platinum wedding band,

with bevelled edge,

4mm width £1,100.

Platinum wedding band,

diamond set, shown here

with 6mm width £2,250.

Yellow gold wedding band,

with bevelled edge,

9ct, 4mm width £150

Emeral cut diamond

engagement ring, set

in platinum £7,995.

His and Hers Wedding Bands, in yellow

and white gold with brushed centre,

4mm wide; £275 and £250.

Engagement ring, in 18ct

white gold with three emerald

cut diamonds £995.


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The mainstay of many wed-

ding receptions is a good

disco, and finding a pro-

fessional DJ is essential. See

www.ukbride.co.uk to find a supplier

in your area, then, meet your DJ

personally and ensure you hear

them performing live or with a demo

CD before you book them. During

your initial meeting, have a rough

playlist to hand to

ensure the music selection is

appropriate both to your tastes

and that of your guests.

Classical MusicIn addition to popular music,

consider a string quartet, harpist

or classical group to provide light

background music during your

wedding breakfast. Many can also

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perform Beatles covers or similar,

and jazz groups vvcan also provide

a sophisticated touch to your

reception. Practical during your

wedding breakfast, light classical

music tends to drown out the

clattering of cutlery on crockery.

Learn to Dance!You can wow your guests or

surprise your new husband or wife

by learning to dance before your re-

ception by embarking on short

courses... First Dance is a company

which specialises in private tuition in

your home, so you can learn your

steps without fear of embarassment!

FireworksEntertainment at your wedding isn’t

just about music – fireworks create

dramatic photographs and a

romantic half hour show that will

really wow your guests! Fireworks

for Weddings can even provide

firewriting at just £14 per 2ft letter!

ENTERTAINMENTNOW THAT’S At your reception, it’s time for the party to begin…

choose entertainment that will appeal to all ages

and generations and to ensure your reception

has the appeal to really get the party started…!



Highland piperIf the pipes are calling, Piper for

Hire has a list of qualified and

uniformed pipers for hire anywhere

in the UK, popular not just over the

borders, but in England too!

Tribute BandsIf you’d like something a little different

to the usual disco, why not consider a

tribute band?

Consider groups such as Abba Gold

from Spot On Entertainment, Bee

Gees Fever, Bjorn Again, the

Bootleg Beatles or the UpBeat

Beatles or even Jon’s Elton or the

Blues Brothers by Henderson

Management.

These can provide music from big

names which appeal to all

generations and each creates an in-

volving, popular show to get every-

body on the dance floor!

SomethingdifferentCompanies like

Contraband

Events can

provide unique

entertainers from

face-painters,

puppet shows, jesters

and bubble shows for

children, to LED & UV

performers,

contortionists, aerial,

trapeze and tight rope

walkers, belly dancers,

ballet dancers, human

canapés, and even snake

charmers…!

ENTERTAINMENT

How to Make Beautiful Musicat your WeddingReception...Disco expert Marcus

Keith on how to fill

the dance floor of your

wedding reception

Chances are that your

wedding is the first time

you’ve planned a disco in

your life. There are a lot of

mediocre quality amateur DJs

out there; if you've been to a

wedding recently where the

disco was really good, try to

find out who the DJ was.

Once you're happy with your

DJ, it's time to make the

booking. You might be asked

to pay a deposit, which should

be no more than about 25%

for a reputable DJ.

The remainder should be

payable after the wedding.

Make sure that you receive a

written confirmation of the

booking.

Consider whether your DJ

should be allowed to accept

requests from guests; allow-

ing requests will keep at least

some of your guests happy,

but a few badly chosen songs

can really put a dampener on

the atmosphere.

Most DJs welcome a playlist,

provided you are confident in

your musical tastes and those

of your guests.

Marcus Keith of Big

Entertainments (images

above left) has two decades of

experience hosting wedding

discos www.marcuskeith.co.uk).

Thinkdifferent!

Use sky candles, fireworks, pipers and classical music during your reception!

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DESIREStruggling to compile a gift list… or spoilt for choice?

Either way, we’ve some excellent suggestions for

you… all available for delivery via mail order!

OBJECTS OF

Look our for specialist wedding

list companies such as Wedding

Presents Direct. These companies

can manage your entire gift list and

deliver your gifts directly to you in

one go together following your

honeymoon. Charge your groom

with ensuring you know who sent

you which gift to ensure accurate

thank-you letters!

He can also store your gifts for you

whilst you’re on honeymoon so

you know they’re safe and sound.

Alternatively, instead of gifts, who

not request that guests make

donations to your chosen charity ?

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GIFTS

Limousin bedding by The White Company duvet covers £80-£11, pillowcases £20-£25; 0844 736 4222, www.thewhitecompany.com. Jewellery

stand £18, apothecary bottles £28 and photo box £16 all from Next; www.next.co.uk. Cath Kidston cushions £16; www.cathkidston.co.uk.

Mr & Mrs slippers £12.99; www.argos.co.uk. Magimix Nespresso coffee machine £139; www.lakeland.co.uk. Miss Desiree wine goblets by

Villeroy & Boch, £21.50/ea; www.villeroy-boch.com. Bose Sounddock for iPod/iPhone £199; Amazon.co.uk. Le Creuset cookware, 24mm

casserole £125, 28cm pan £99; www.lecreuset.co.uk. Canon 1100D DSLR camera £370; 0845 458 7000, www.jessops.com. Villeroy &

Boch Anmut Platinum crockery £15.80 (cup/saucer, £10 (side plate), £15 (dinner plate); www.tableware.uk.com. Bistro set £65; www.johnlewis.com.


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HONEYMOON

1. Maldives - £4,500ppEnjoy an ultra luxurious

private beach hut at Banyan

Tree hotel. §§§§§

2. Seychelles - £4,500ppBeautiful coastline with

Caribbean sun, coconut

trees and rolling surf. §§§§§

3. Dubai - £4,500ppThe last word in luxury!

The world’s most

exclusive hotel - Burj

Al Arab.

§§§§§

4. St Lucia - £1,900ppBeautiful coastline,

Baking hot sun,

and gorgeous azure

blue seas!

§§§§§

5. Mauritius -£1,750ppWhite sands, blue oceans and

breathtaking wildlife, one of the

the world’s most sought-after

destinations. §§§§§

6. Barbados - £1,700ppWatersports,

jaw-dropping scenery and

breathtaking beaches!

§§§§§

7. Bahamas - £1,000ppLuxurious hotels and pure

white beaches for

the ultimate in peace

and quiet!

§ §§§§§

8. Jamaica - £1,200ppEnjoy a lively, fun filled

Our suggestions for the dream

destinations to make the

excitement of your wedding

last that little bit longer!

HEAVENLYHONEYMOONS

TOP 10Maldives

Seychelles

Dubai

St Lucia

Mauritius

Barbados

Bahamas

Jamaica

Paris

Venice

Maldives

Seychelles

Mauritius

TOP

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HONEYMOON

honeymoon from Kingston Town

to Montego bay. §§§§§

9. Paris - £800ppEurope’s justly renowned City

of Romance with amazing

shopping! §§§§§

10. Venice - £750ppThe city of dreams. Enjoy a

gondola ride from St Mark’s

Square. §§§§§

Paris

Venice

Bahamas

St. LuciaJamaica

Dubai

NB: All prices are estimates based on two people for seven nights in September and are per person with flights.

Editor’sChoice


COUNTDOWN

WHAT TO BOOK AND WHEN... THIS ARTICLE IS AN ABRIDGED VERSION OF A FULL ARTICLE, AVAILABLE TO READ IN INSPIRATIONS, OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE... VISIT WWW.UKBRIDE.CO.UK AND CLICK ON OUR INSPIRATIONS LINK.

12 Months Prior: Photographer

and Videographer.

12-18 Months: Even a year and a

half in advance of your wedding day,

planning is essential.

Make the fundamental decisions

about the type of wedding you want

by booking your church, and your

hotel or marquee... you can then

ask your reception venue about any

additional services you’ll need

e.g. catering, tables and chairs etc.,

and have ‘rough date’ in mind.

At this stage, set your budget too -

the average cost of a wedding is

£16,000 so this will allow you to

save up and plan your ‘cash flow’.

Once you’ve liaised with your

church and reception venue, ‘firm

up’ your date as soon as possible.

At this stage, you can also choose

your attendants - the friends who

will be honoured and prepared to

put in the time and effort to help you

plan your wedding!

Booking your honey-

moon at this stage

will leave you with a

greater degree of

choice rather than

relying on availability

closer to the event.

At this stage, you can also draft

your guest list, which will help you to

plan your wedding in terms of

numbers and budget.

Finally, organise your reception

entertainment now, as popular

performers can be booked-up

18 months beforehand.

6-12 Months: By now you’ll have

some fairly good ideas how you’d like

your big day to be... now’s the time to

confirm your guest list and check

numbers with the venue and cater-

ers, and organise your transport.

COUNTDOWNWedding Day

Plan your wedding in a structured way and

you’ll enjoy the build-up rather than causing

yourself undue worry...

1-2 Months Prior: Final

Dress Fitting.


At this stage, you should also

choose and pay for your wedding

bands, commissioning any engrav-

ing or alterations you’d like to be

completed.

Most photographers and

videographers have to be

booked 12 months in

advance.

Asking to see a

portfolio of

potential

suppliers’ work

will help you

choose a

photographer

whose style fits what

you are looking for.

For most brides, shopping

for a wedding dress is a pleasure

rather than a chore, and the

chances are you’ve already chosen

the dress of your dreams.

If not, now’s the time for find one

you love, order it and attend at least

two fittings in the run up to your

wedding.

3-6 Months: This is the very latest

stage that you can order your

wedding cake - some

suppliers need

even more notice

to create your

wedding cake.

You should also

organise bridal

bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets, but-

tonholes, venue decorations and the

table centrepieces now, having had a

meeting with your chosen florist.

1-2 Months: Now’s the time to or-

ganise your hen and stag

nights and so apply for your

Civil Application or have your

Banns read.

If you’ve chosen to marry

in church, your

announcement to

marry -

or Banns -

must be

read out in

church three

times.

You’ll also

need to attend a

wedding re-

hearsal.

At this stage you should

also organise a final fitting for

your bridal party and the groom’s

attendants to give time for any last

minute alterations.

1 Week to go:

Make sure you

have all of the

elements you’ll

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accessories and

bridal cleaning

absolutely crackers

PO Box 3147, Milton Keynes,

Buckinghamshire, MK15 8ZT,

www.absolutelycrackers.com

White Knights door 2 door

72 George Street, Caversham, Reading,

Berkshire, RG4 8DW, 01483 762567,

www.white-knight.co.uk

caKes

buckingham cakes

68 Moorhen Way, Buckingham,

Buckinghamshire,

MK18 1GU, 01280 817735,

www.buckinghamcakes.co.uk

celebration cakes

by catherine scott

2 Montpelier Drive, Caversham,

Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6PS,

01189 461112

celebration cakes by carol

Westwold House, North Willingham,

Market Rasen, Lincolnshire,

LN8 3RA, 07951 099236,

www.celebrationcakesbycarol.co.uk

couture cakes

The Studio, Vine House Farm, Spalding,

Lincolnshire, PE11 3DG, 07968 596912,

www.couture-cakes.co.uk

dolce lusso cakes

Sharrow Cottage, Ferry Lane, Marlow,

Buckinghamshire, SL7 2EZ,

01491 521260,

www.dolcelussocakes.com

Pretty cake company

Lovedale, 38 Upper Crescent, Oxon,

OX29 0RT, 01993 703511,

www.theprettycakecompany.com

sophisticake

Unit 6, The Broadway Centre,

Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire,

LN10 6ST, 01526 351777,

www.sophisticake.co.uk

entertainment

bistro live

488 Midsummer Blvd,

Central Milton Keynes,

Buckinghamshire, MK9 2EA, 08443

752222, www.bistrolive.com

the english toastmaster

118 Bradwell Road, Bradville, Milton

Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 7DH,

01908 222502,

www.theenglishtoastmaster.co.uk

stationery

Favours From Us

15 Dukes Ride, Silchester,

Reading, Berkshire,

RG7 2PX, 0118 9700642,

www.favoursfromus.co.uk

Forever and a day

39 Narromine Drive, Calcot, Reading,

Berkshire, RG31 7ZL, 07949 753239,

www.foreverandaday.uk.com

sinders

47 Ludlow, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12

7BZ, 01344 445414, www.sinders.co.uk

dreams to reality

6 Turnberry Close, Greylees, Sleaford,

Lincolnshire, NG34 8GW, 01526

834000, www.dreams-to-reality.co.uk

love From alle

Cottage Stables, Town Drove, Spalding,

Lincolnshire, PE11 4PU, 07808 730675,

www.lovefromalle.com

mariposa design

4 Norwood Road, Skegness,

Lincolnshire, PE25 3ED, 07799 060232

www.mariposa-design.co.uk

special dayz

2 Chapel Road, Deeping St Nicholas,

Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3ER,

01775 630583

www.specialdayz.net

FireWorKs

Harlequin Fireworks

Sunnyhill, Stylecroft Road, Chalfont

St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4HY,

01494 872683,

www.harlequinfireworks.co.uk

Pyromagic

Lock Island, Marlow

Buckinghamshire, SL7 1QE,

01628 478858, www.pyromagic.co.uk

skyline Promotions

48 Kingsclere Road, Bicester,

Oxfordshire, OX26 2JJ, 01865 880012,

www.skylinepromotions.co.uk

JeWellery

michael Jones Jeweller

79-80 High Street, Banbury,

Oxfordshire, OX16 5JG, 01295 263540,

www.michaeljonesjeweller.co.uk

mensWear

1860

www.1860.com

mark Wallace

www.marcwallace.com

Peter Posh

www.peterposh.com

stress 3 Hire

1 Pemberton Gardens, Calcot,

Berkshire, RG31 7DY, 07859 903104,

www.stress3hire.com

motHer oF tHe bride

a moiras reflections

32 and 36A Evington Road, Leicester,

Leicestershire, LE2 1HG, 0116 254

8108, www.moirasreflections.co.uk

bella rosa

www.labellarosafashion.com

condici

www.condici.com

eleni's Fashions

886 Dunstable Road, Luton,

Bedfordshire, LU4 0HJ, 01582 507069,

www.elenisfashions.co.uk

no 25 of bourne end

25-27 The Parade, Bourne End,

Buckinghamshire, SL8 5SB, 01628

528877, www.no25theparade.co.uk

Frank Usher

www.frankusher.co.uk

ispirato

www.ispirato.co.uk

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http://www.white-knight.co.uk

http://www.buckinghamcakes.co.uk

http://www.celebrationcakesbycarol.co.uk

http://www.couture-cakes.co.uk

http://www.dolcelussocakes.com

http://www.theprettycakecompany.com

http://www.sophisticake.co.uk

http://www.bistrolive.com

http://www.theenglishtoastmaster.co.uk

http://www.favoursfromus.co.uk

http://www.foreverandaday.uk.com

http://www.sinders.co.uk

http://www.dreams-to-reality.co.uk

http://www.lovefromalle.com

http://www.mariposa-design.co.uk

http://www.specialdayz.net

http://www.harlequinfireworks.co.uk

http://www.pyromagic.co.uk

http://www.skylinepromotions.co.uk

http://www.michaeljonesjeweller.co.uk

http://www.1860.com

http://www.marcwallace.com

http://www.peterposh.com

http://www.stress3hire.com

http://www.moirasreflections.co.uk

http://www.labellarosafashion.com

http://www.condici.com

http://www.elenisfashions.co.uk

http://www.no25theparade.co.uk

http://www.frankusher.co.uk

http://www.ispirato.co.uk

John Charles

www.johncharles.co.uk

Michaela Louisa

www.michaelalouisa.com

Paule Vasseur

www.paulevasseur.co.uk

PhotograPhy

and VideograPhy

all the World's a Studio

17 Taplow Common Road, Burnham,

Buckinghamshire, SL1 8LP, 01628

602198, www.alltheworldsastudio.com

amanda tweed Photography

9 Windsor Ride, Finchampstead,

Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3LG,

01189 328192,

www.amandatweedphotography.co.uk

C & S Photography

36, York Road, Northampton,

Northamptonshire, NN1 5QH, 01604

465483, www.cs-photo.co.uk

david Stares Photography

41 Littlemore Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire,

OX4 3SS, 01865 452116,

www.davidstaresphotography.co.uk

emma-Louise Walton Photography

Flat 9 Stoke House, 23 Upton Park,

SLOUGH, Berkshire, SL1 2DA, 07709

146954, www.emmalouisewalton.co.uk

Fine Photography,

23 Vicarage Street, Woburn Sands,

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire,

MK17 8RE, 07709 096888,

www.georgeolneyphotography.com

Crank Pictures

50a George Street, Reading,

Berkshire, RG1 7NT, 01189 610035,

www.firebrandphotography.com

imaginary graphics Ltd

12 Jameston, Birch Hill, Bracknell,

Berkshire, RG12 7XZ, 07966 576464,

www.imaginary-graphics.com

injenti Videography

9 Winwood, Slough, Buckinghamshire,

SL2 5SF, 07547 777817

Kate everall Photography

30 Kalmen Gardens, Milton Keynes,

Buckinghamshire, MK7 8QH,

01908 643767,

www.kateeverallphotography.com

Maria Barry Photography

19 The Granary, Warren Farm,

Buckinghamshire, MK17 0PT, 01296

712528, www.mariabarry.co.uk

Mario Mage Photography

55 Lashford Lane, Dry Sandford,

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6DZ,

08453 706067, www.immage.co.uk

Melbourne Photography

43 Guilsborough Road, Ravensthorpe,

Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6

8EW, 01604 770608,

www.melbournephoto.co.uk

Perfect day Wedding Photography

13 Cromwell Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire,

OX11 9RB, 01235 510566,

www.perfectdayphoto.com

PhotoPro Photography

4 Denham Way, Denham Village,

Buckinghamshire, UB9 5AX,

01895 833343,

www.photoprophotography.co.uk

Posterity Video Productions

46 Western Avenue, Woodley, Reading,

Berkshire, RG5 3BH, 01189 618624,

www.posterityvideo.com

Sidney Cripps Photography

88 Paynesdown Road, Thatcham,

Berkshire, RG19 3SG, 01635 864195,

www.sidneyf16.co.uk

White doves Wedding Videos

7 Hill Farm Way, Hazlemere,

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire,

HP15 7SY, 01494 814981

www.whitedovevideos.co.uk

reCePtionS, MarqueeS

and Venue deCoration

Balloon Mania

17 Duck Farm Court, Aylesbury,

Buckinghamshire, HP20 2SQ, 01296

486000, www.balloonmania.co.uk

Barcelo daventry hotel

Sedgemoor Way, Daventry,

Northampton, Northamptonshire,

NN11 0SG, 01327 307000,

www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk

Bearwood College

Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire,

RG41 5BG, 01189 748300,

www.bearwoodcollege.co.uk

Beautiful group

Unit 7 Park Farm, Northmoor Witney,

Oxfordshire, OX29 5AZ, 01865 300444,

www.hire-chair-covers.co.uk

Bicester hotel golf and Spa

Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1TE,

01869 241204

www.bicesterhotelgolfandspa.com

Bijou Wedding Venues

Silchester House, Holy Lane, Silchester,

Hampshire, RG7 2NA, 08451 309966,

www.bijouweddingvenues.co.uk

Bisham abbey

Marlow Road, Bisham, near Marlow,

Buckinghamshire SL7 1RR, 01628

476911, www.bishamabbeynsc.co.uk

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Hospitality, Woodstock,

Oxfordshire, OX20 1PS, 01993 813874,

www.blenheimpalace.com

Bracknell Leisure Centre

Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire,

RG12 9SE, 01344 861717,

www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Brampton grange

Sandy Lane, Chapel Brampton,


NN6 8AD, 01604 844717,

www.bramptongrange.net

Brampton heath golf Centre

Sandy Lane, Church Brampton,

Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6

8AX, 01604 843939, www.bhgc.co.uk

Brian Ladyman Marquee hire

2 Hedge Furlong, Haddenham,

Buckinghamshire, HP17

8LN, 07979 773639,

www.brianladymanmarqueehire.co.uk

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http://www.michaelalouisa.com

http://www.paulevasseur.co.uk


http://www.amandatweedphotography.co.uk

http://www.cs-photo.co.uk

http://www.davidstaresphotography.co.uk

http://www.emmalouisewalton.co.uk

http://www.georgeolneyphotography.com

http://www.firebrandphotography.com

http://www.imaginary-graphics.com

http://www.kateeverallphotography.com

http://www.mariabarry.co.uk

http://www.immage.co.uk

http://www.melbournephoto.co.uk

http://www.perfectdayphoto.com

http://www.photoprophotography.co.uk

http://www.posterityvideo.com

http://www.sidneyf16.co.uk

http://www.whitedovevideos.co.uk

http://www.balloonmania.co.uk

http://www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk

http://www.bearwoodcollege.co.uk

http://www.hire-chair-covers.co.uk

http://www.bicesterhotelgolfandspa.com

http://www.bijouweddingvenues.co.uk

http://www.bishamabbeynsc.co.uk

http://www.blenheimpalace.com

http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk

http://www.bramptongrange.net

http://www.bhgc.co.uk

http://www.brianladymanmarqueehire.co.uk

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Britwell House

Britwell Salome, Oxon, Oxfordshire,

OX49 5LJ, 01491 612615,

www.britwellhouse.co.uk

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Station Road, Buckinghamshire,

HP22 4BY, 01296 655720,

www.bucksrailcentre.org

Cotswold Lodge Hotel

66a Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire,

OX2 6JP, 01865 512121,

www.cotswoldlodgehotel.co.uk

Elke's Kitchen

The Badgers, Chequers Lane, Pitstone,

Buckinghamshire, LU7 9AG, 07958

245154, www.elkeskitchen.co.uk

Eynsham Hall

North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire,

OX29 6PN, 01993 885 200,

www.eynshamhall.com

Frilford Heath Golf Club

Frilford Heath, Abingdon, Oxon,

Oxfordshire, OX13 5NW, 01865 390864,

www.frilfordheath.co.uk

Hall Place

Burchetts Green, Maidenhead,

Berkshire, SL6 6QR, 01628 827470,

www.hallplace.co.uk

Heythrop Park Hotel

Enstone, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire,

OX7 5UE, 01608 673333,

www.heythroppark.co.uk

Macdonald Berystede Hotel

Bagshot Road, Ascot, Berkshire,

SL5 9JH, 08448 799104

Mill Hall

Pigeons Farm Road, Greenham,

Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8XA,

01635 244246

Nice Bites

86 Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton,

Northamptonshire, NN2 7HJ, 01604

213126

Notley Tythe Barn

Notley Farm, Long Crendon,

Buckinghamshire, HP18 9ER,

01844 201226

Oxford Town Hall

St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire,

OX1 1BX, 01865 252195,

www.oxford.gov.uk

Party Linen

11 Copper Leaf Close, Moulton,

Northamptonshire, NN3 7HS, 08456

441562, www.partylinen.co.uk

Phyllis Court Club

Marlow Road, Henley on Thames,

Oxfordshire, RG9 2HT, 01491 570500,

www.phylliscourt.co.uk

Pinewood Hotel

Wrexham Park Lane, George Green,

Buckinghamshire,

SL3 6AP, 01753 896400,

www.pinewoodhotel.co.uk

Planet Scrumptious,

31 Inkerman Drive, Hazlemere, Bucks,

HP15 7JW, 01494 717313,

www.planetscrumptious.co.uk

Ramada Hotel & Resort

Elcot Park, Elcot, Newbury, Berkshire,

RG20 8NJ, 01488 658100

Rent a Tent Marquees

Archway Cottage, Hyde Road, Wantage,

Oxfordshire, OX12 0DX, 01235 868667,

www.rentatentmarquees.co.uk

Royal Windsor Racecourse

Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire,

SL4 5JJ, 01753 498400

Rye Hill Golf Club

Milcombe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15

4RU, 0129 572 1818, www.ryehill.co.uk

Sheepdrove Eco Centre

Sheepgrove Organic Farm, Warren

Farm, Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 7UU,

0148 867 4737, www.sheepdrove.com

Temple Island

Henley Royal, Regatta

Headquarters, Henley-on-Thames,

Oxfordshire, RG9 2LY, 01491 572153,

www.hrr.co.uk

The Great Barn

Upper Aynho Grounds, Aynho, Banbury,

Oxfordshire, OX17 3AY, 01869 810823,

www.thegreatbarn.net

The Manor Hotel

The Village Green, Near Windsor,

Berkshire, SL3 9EA, 01753 543442

The Randolph Hotel

Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire,

OX1 2LN, 0844 879 9132,

www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

The Tythe Barn

Manor Farm, Launton, Bicester,

Oxfordshire, OX26 5DP, 01869 321442,

www.thetythebarn.co.uk

The Westwood Hotel

Hinksey, Hill Top, Oxford, Oxfordshire,

OX1 5BG, 01865 735408,

www.westwoodhotel.co.uk

Tops Marquees

25 Gloucester Road, Maidenhead,

Berkshire, SL6 7SN, 01628 773566

Upper Reaches Hotel

Thames Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire,

OX14 3JA, 01235 522536,

www.upperreaches-abingdon.co.uk

Wokefield Park

St Mary Street, High Wycombe,

Buckinghamshire, HP11 2EX

01494 552885, www.wycombeswan.co.uk

Wycombe Swan

St Mary Street, High Wycombe,

Buckinghamshire, HP11 2XE,

01494 552885, www.wycombeswan.co.uk

TRaNSPORT

Brides Travel

24 Hanney Road, Abington, Oxfordshire,

OX13 6AL, 01235 831251,

www.bridestravel.co.uk

Celebration Carriages

Poplar Farm, Cold Ash, Berkshire,

RG18 9NZ, 01635 862863,

www.celebration-carriages.co.uk

Colnside Executive Cars

34 Aysgarth Park, Maidenhead,

Berkshire, SL6 2HG, 01628 633443,

www.colnsideexecutiveuk.com

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http://www.bucksrailcentre.org

http://www.cotswoldlodgehotel.co.uk

http://www.elkeskitchen.co.uk

http://www.eynshamhall.com

http://www.frilfordheath.co.uk

http://www.hallplace.co.uk

http://www.heythroppark.co.uk

http://www.oxford.gov.uk

http://www.partylinen.co.uk

http://www.phylliscourt.co.uk

http://www.pinewoodhotel.co.uk

http://www.planetscrumptious.co.uk

http://www.rentatentmarquees.co.uk

http://www.ryehill.co.uk

http://www.sheepdrove.com

http://www.hrr.co.uk

http://www.thegreatbarn.net

http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

http://www.thetythebarn.co.uk

http://www.westwoodhotel.co.uk

http://www.upperreaches-abingdon.co.uk

http://www.wycombeswan.co.uk

http://www.wycombeswan.co.uk

http://www.bridestravel.co.uk

http://www.celebration-carriages.co.uk

http://www.colnsideexecutiveuk.com

Haydn Webb Carriages

Lambs Farm, Swallowfield, Reading,

Berkshire, RG7 1PQ, 0118 9883334,

www.hwcarriages.co.uk

Jag’s Wedding Car Hire

Unit 8 Coln Indus est, Old Bath Road,

Berkshire, SL3 0NJ, 01753 686878,

www.jagsweddingcarhire.com

Wedding dresses

Alfred Angelo

www.alfredangelo.com

Amanda Wyatt

www.amandawyatt.com

Anna Fink dressmaker

8B Harpes Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire,

OX2 7QL, 01865 512902

Anna Mcdonald

The White House, 2 East Street, Thame,

Oxfordshire, OX9 3JS, 01844 214190,

www.anna-mcdonald.com

Beads to Buy For

25 Wheatsheaf Close, Sindlesham,

Berkshire, RG41 5PT, 07729 974391,

www.beadstobuyfor.co.uk

Benjamin roberts

www.benjaminroberts.co.ukBerketex

www.berketexbride.com

Berkshire Brides

38 Surley Row, Emmer Green,

Reading, Berkshire,

RG4 8NA, 01189 483838,

www.berkshire-brides.co.uk

Bridal Box

198 Banbury Road, Summertown,

Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7BY, 01865

559272, www.thebridalbox-oxford.co.uk

Bride To Be

106 Broad Street Mall, Reading,

Berkshire, RG1 7QA, 0118 9575115,

www.bridetobe.co.uk

Brides and Maides

16 Mount Pleasent, Lane End,

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire,

HP14 3LD, 01494 882540

Charlotte Balbier

www.charlottebalbier.com

d’Zage

www.dzage.co.uk

elyse Bridal

311 Wellingborough Road,


NN1 4EW, 01604 603950,

www.elysebridal.co.uk

eternity

www.eternitybridal.co.uk

Fantasia Bridal

34 Stert Steet, Abingdon, Oxfordshire,

OX14 3JP, 01235 533299,

www.fantasiabridalabingdon.co.uk

Fascination

14 Ridley Street, Kettering,

Northamptonshire, NN16 9DG, 07745

715181, www.fascinationlive.co.uk

Forget Me not

www.forgetmenotdesigns.co.uk

ian stewart

www.ianstuart-bride.com

Linea rafaelli

www.linearaffaelli.be

Lyn Ashworth

www.lynashworth.co.uk

Madeline gardener

www.madelinegardnernewyork.com

Mia solano

www.miasolano.com

Mori Lee

www.morilee.com

Oak Tree Brides

80 Cirrus Drive,

Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9FL, 07538

498380, www.oaktreebrides.co.uk

On Cloud nine

73 Saffron Crescent, Carterton,

Oxfordshire, OX18 1LP, 07967 005085,

www.oncloudnine.org.uk

Opulence Kimora

www.opulencebridal.com

Phil Collins

www.philcollinsbridal.co.uk

Proposals Bridal studio

102 Corn Street, Witney, Oxfordshire,

OX28 6BU, 01993 705080,

www.proposalsbridalstudio.co.uk

romantica

www.romanticaofdevon.co.uk

ronald Joyce

www.ronaldjoyce.com

Tia Bridal

www.benjaminroberts.co.uk

Tickled Pink Bridal

Rosedene House, 162 Windsor Road,

Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2DW,

01628 788123

Trudy Lee

www.trudylee.co.uk

Veromia Couture

www.veromia.co.uk

White rose

www.whiterosebridal.com

Wedding sHOes

And TiArAs

Belle

www.paradoxlondon.com

Benjamin Adams

www.paradoxlondon.com.

Crystal Bridal Accessories

www.crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

Crystal Pearl

www.crystalpearl.co.uk

Hassall

www.rainbowclub.co.uk

Pink

www.paradoxlondon.com

rainbow

www.rainbowclub.co.uk

susan York Tiaras

www.susanyorktiaras.co.uk

Wedding PLAnners

Juicy Occasions

65 Alwyn Road, Maidenhead,

Berkshire, SL6 5EJ, 07796 595051,

www.juicyoccasions.co.uk

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http://www.alfredangelo.com

http://www.amandawyatt.com

http://www.anna-mcdonald.com

http://www.beadstobuyfor.co.uk

http://www.benjaminroberts.co.ukBerketex

http://www.berketexbride.com

http://www.berkshire-brides.co.uk

http://www.thebridalbox-oxford.co.uk

http://www.bridetobe.co.uk

http://www.charlottebalbier.com

http://www.dzage.co.uk

http://www.elysebridal.co.uk

http://www.eternitybridal.co.uk

http://www.fantasiabridalabingdon.co.uk

http://www.fascinationlive.co.uk

http://www.forgetmenotdesigns.co.uk

http://www.ianstuart-bride.com

http://www.linearaffaelli.be

http://www.lynashworth.co.uk

http://www.madelinegardnernewyork.com

http://www.miasolano.com

http://www.morilee.com

http://www.oaktreebrides.co.uk

http://www.oncloudnine.org.uk

http://www.opulencebridal.com

http://www.philcollinsbridal.co.uk

http://www.proposalsbridalstudio.co.uk

http://www.romanticaofdevon.co.uk

http://www.ronaldjoyce.com

http://www.benjaminroberts.co.uk

http://www.trudylee.co.uk

http://www.veromia.co.uk

http://www.whiterosebridal.com

http://www.paradoxlondon.com


http://www.crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

http://www.crystalpearl.co.uk

http://www.rainbowclub.co.uk


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