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Oxford, 21 September 2017: Couples looking for something a little different for their big day are in luck, as the iconic Malmaison Oxford today announced that the former prison-turned-hotel’s ‘A Wing’ can now be exclusively hired for weddings.
 
Housed in one of the hotel’s former prison wings, A wing boasts the most beautiful and unique wedding space within the castle, including the Atrium, and 38 spacious double bedrooms, each converted from three adjoining former cells. With a capacity of 120, the space is perfect for ceremonies, drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, and the surrounding bedrooms are ideal for guests that want to make a night of it.
 

September is often considered a bit of a transition month for style, summer fashion seems a little outdated but it’s not quite time to break out the Autumnal colours yet. So with that in mind, we would recommend that a September groom shifts his focus from colour to pattern.  

Slaters’ statement collection has bold prints at its core, and is the perfect option for those transitional months where you just can’t pick a colour of the season.

The main print we’d recommend for September is a check, Slaters’ collection of checked suits are available in various colours, and range from being super bold, to a little more subtle, so whatever your style, you can make a patterned suit work for you.

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Did you know:

 
1. On their 28th wedding anniversary a couple will have been married for 10,220 days or 245,280 hours or 14,716,800 minutes, which is over 883 million seconds.

 
2. The modern theme for a 28th anniversary is the orchid.

 
3. 28 is the new official number of hotels in the Hallmark Hotels portfolio located across the UK, following the addition of 8 new hotels to the group.

A Mary-Elizabeth Bride has a unique quality; the ability to design and create the most “important” item of clothing she will ever wear, that shows off who she truly is. I can visualise a dress that fuses comfort, and style, that tells your individual story, ensuring that your dress will take everyone's breath away.

There is a saying that "every outfit tells a story", so why wear a dress a million other Ladies have chosen when you can have your very own bespoke dress that tells the greatest love story of all? Yours.

“Get me to the church on time…” may well be a well-known wedding song, but one of the principle features of most weddings is the transport to get, predominantly the bride and her party, to the wedding venue on time. If you are planning a wedding, no doubt, booking the wedding transport will be pretty high on your ‘to do’ list. Venus Bridal, specialists in diverse and beautiful bridalwear, take a look at the different modes of wedding transportation, designed to turn heads on your big day.

1. Horse and carriage

It's often said that 'everyone loves the sax' - and for a good reason: the distinctive sound of the saxophone is suitable for all types of music.  As Tim Clarke – The Sax Man is proficient on alto, tenor and soprano saxes, as well as clarinet, you are guaranteed a variety in sound and mood for any part of your big day.  The proof of the pudding is in his many glowing testimonials and his recent Award for Bespoke Musical Services 2017.  Full details are shown on his website at http://www.the-sax-man.co.uk.

Weddings are all about garnering memories that can be remembered and cherished forever. Getting married in a venue that’s a little less ‘run of the mill’ than traditional church and registry office venues can certainly help craft a magical and memorable wedding. If you’re looking to tie the knot in a quirky location, the following nine most unusual places to get married might give you the inspiration you’re looking for.

1. Themed castle weddings

Welcome to Vows and Venues magazine the essential guide to planning the perfect wedding from inception to completion. We want to showcase the best venues, independent businesses and wedding services our area has to offer the discerning bride and groom.  Vows and Venues is an elegant and stylish 'must read' for any bride-to-be and wedding planner, providing them with the best information to help plan the big day.