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Brits to spend £6.8 BILLION on weddings in 2017, predicts Ferratum

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Couples are now spending more than ever on their big day

New research from short-term lender Ferratum has found that couples in England and Wales will spend an incredible £6.8 billion on weddings in 2017 alone. With the summer wedding season fast approaching, Ferratum predicts that weddings from July-September alone will cost a £3.3 billion in total this year.

Many couples cannot afford these high budgets, however. Ferratum’s research also reveals that 1 in 4 couples are borrowing to fund their big day, with an incredible £958 million due to be borrowed this year in order to meet their dream wedding costs. 

Brits set to spend £11,411 on affordable weddings in 2017

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·         Modest marriages: 56% of those set to marry in 2017 are planning a mid-range budget

·         High street is the new high end: 19% of Brides are planning on wearing a high-street gown

·         DIY before I DO: 26% of Brits have made homemade items to save on costs

·         Convenient collections: Two in five Brits opting to click and collect their wedding haul

David Gandy’s essential wedding wear

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WEDDING season has arrived and a luxury men’s brand has the perfect range of statement socks, to complement a range of styles, this season.

The London Sock Company are offering a bespoke wedding service for their elegant and colourful products, ensuring the groom looks his best from head to toe.

Customers can personalise their socks, using the specialist embroidery package, adding their initials, the special date, or whatever takes their fancy, so they’ll have a lasting memento of the big day.

Everything you need to know about dressing your groomsmen

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Dressing the groomsmen could potentially become one of the biggest tasks of planning your wedding, whether you’re a groom trying to get your fellow men in line, or you’re a bride trying to organise everything, Slaters are here to help. 

Slaters are a menswear retailer and formal hire service with over 40 years retail experience, so you can be assured that you’re in safe hands with us. 

We love a wedding, and truly believe that the modern man cares as much about the way him and his party will be dressed, as much as the ladies do, so we’ve got an extensive array of suits and traditional highland wear that can be either purchased or hired. 

So, what are your options when it comes to dressing the Grooms party?

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Something old, something new

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Dinnerware collections inspired by vintage designs but made for modern living

Iconic pottery brand Denby offers brides-to-be and wedding guests stylish and timeless tableware ideas to inspire the most sophisticated gift lists. Handmade in England by skilled craftsmen, its premium stoneware ranges have spanned generations, offering special and unique dinnerware that is durable enough for every day.

Snap happy: how to take great photos when they matter most

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Our mobile phones are in our pockets wherever we go, enabling us to capture every special moment.

With wedding season now in full swing, a new study by online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk has revealed that more than three quarters (77%) of guests will whip their phone out to capture wedding day action, with an average of 28 photos taken (per person) of the doting bride and groom.

To help ensure the best possible shots, Mobiles.co.uk has put together some tips on how to take great photographs with your smartphone at special occasions:

Get to know your camera settings

Outdoor wedding and party venues brought to life with enchanting light installations

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New company Candle Arbors is helping bring the wow factor to weddings and events up and down the country thanks to their stunning light installations. Tailored creations designed to use each outdoor setting’s natural beauty, the firm is tree wrapping, hanging lanterns and illuminating gorgeous venues to create an enchanting atmosphere. 

How to use Wow How app to create your perfect bridal look

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WOWHOW- the app that shows and teaches you “bridal “makeup styles based on your facial features.

WOWHOW is a handbag & home essential for all women and empowers you to make the most of your facial features and skin type providing a simple step by step guide to creating bridal looks tailored perfectly to you.

Experiment with different bridal looks in virtual reality.

The app is easy to use, with easy to follow instructions where by you create a 3D mannequin built to mirror your own facial features and skin type so that you can see exactly how to apply each item of makeup to best effect.

5 Dos and Don’ts of planning your engagement party

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An engagement party is the perfect place for family and friends on each side of the aisle to meet each other. Planning an engagement party can be a fun yet stressful task, but should be enjoyable nonetheless. Here expert wedding planner at Scarlet Events, Marc Ahmed, are five dos and don’ts of planning your engagement party.

Do: Choose a versatile colour scheme