Dealing with anxiety and emotional distress in the lead up to your wedding is a common concern amongst many brides. World-renowned well-being expert Akcelina Cvijetic and her 360-degree approach includes a wide range of ways to help manage stress as you plan your big day:
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Bobby Gardner is the wedding coordinator at the Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, a luxury boutique spa hotel, in Helmsley, North Yorkshire. Located on the edge of the North York Moors, and having hosted weddings for many years, the hotel has just launched its first ever exclusive use wedding package, which focuses on the venue’s unique qualities and attributes that make it the perfect location for a personal, individualised wedding.
If you’re looking for a magical and vibrant city to propose in this winter, look no further than Glasgow. With plenty to do, see and experience, every couple can find something they love. And what better time to do it than the most popular season to get engaged? Planning a proposal isn’t easy, even for the greatest of romantics. So, we thought we’d help you with 5 ideas for popping the question in Scotland’s biggest city.
1 - Glasgow’s sightseeing
Whether you’re fans of walking around a city or hopping on a bus, there’s plenty to see in Glasgow. With the Gallery of Modern Art, Botanic Gardens and a tonne of Georgian architecture to be found, there’s no shortage of stunning backdrops for getting down on one knee.
MANCHESTER-based wedding photographer Shane Webber knows just how stressful organising the big day can be and has put together his top tips for selecting the right person to capture your special moments.
1. Research, research, research
Shane says: “There are a lot of wedding photographers out there, so if you do your research, you will be able to find a great photographer that fits within your budgetand more importantly the style that you want – but make sure to ask to see entire wedding shoots and to ask for client testimonials, as that will give you a great idea of what you can expect on your big day.”
So, your best friend has asked you to be her chief bridesmaid, and you’re starting to think about planning her hen do. This isn’t an easy task, as you have to organise a celebration that the bride-to-be will love, while also considering what her entire party — some of whom you might have never met — will enjoy.
We’ve already written a range of hen do guides that cover the steps you should take to ensure you plan the best hen do possible. So, this time we’re going to outline some of the common mistakes you should avoid making to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.
Don’t make it too expensive
According to research carried out by wedding website Hitched, the average UK wedding costs £25,090. With 36% of couples paying out of their own pocket and a further 48% sharing the cost with their parents, it’s likely you’ll want to cut back your spending in certain areas.
Luckily, if you know what you’re doing, you can save a lot of money on your transportation for the days. So, if you would like to lower the cost of getting to the wedding venue and reception on your big day, here are our tips for making your money go as far as possible.
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43% of UK respondents claim they have never approached someone they find attractive. Explore Slots.info's new global dating infographic & latest survey results to discover whether we are just plain terrible at dating.
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With 2016 slowly coming to an end we’re looking to 2017 and what wedding trends the year will bring. The Scottish Wedding Show takes us through some of their favourite trends set to be big for the coming season.
FASHION TRENDS
For all the brides-to-be who are readying themselves for the gruelling task of hunting down the perfect dress don’t panic, we’ve provided a complete low down on the top fashion trends.
2017’s runway collections are hitting us with a range of quirky and sophisticated trends to suit everyone.
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Forest of Arden’s Wedding Co-ordinators Explore the Recent Changes in the Wedding Planning Process
According to Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club’s wedding co-ordinators, Olivia Bevan and Faye Knight, the last 18 month has seen a shift towards grooms becoming more involved in the wedding planning process.
Faye, explains: “We are seeing more couples saving up and paying for the wedding themselves, rather than getting help from their parents, which means both the bride and groom are wanting to be more involved throughout the planning process .
“In the past it has often been the bride, usually alongside her parents, that we’ve worked with to plan the big day, but now we are seeing the grooms’ involvement at nearly every stage.”
Five reasons to have your wedding at home from bespoke caterer and event specialists Dine
If you are lucky enough to have space in the garden, there’s something nicely relaxed and intimate about being able to hold your wedding in your own home or in the home you grew up in. Such an individual location enables you to buck the trend and create your own traditions by putting your own personal stamp on your day in a unique family setting. Your home will already hold so many memories; wouldn’t it be amazing to add more from your own wedding day?
1. Flexibility