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Top tips for an on-trend wedding!

By analysing results from a survey of over 2,000 Brits, the venue reveals which factors the British public see as bang on trend for the big day.

As the adage goes: “The only constant in life is change”. Seasons change, fashion evolves, and even the most traditional of societal conventions adapt and develop. With this in mind, Newbury Racecourse, which recently launched new wedding packages, set out to understand modern ideals regarding the age-old institution of marriage. By analysing results from a survey of over 2,000 Brits, the venue reveals which factors the British public see as bang on trend for the big day.

Dreamsaver Wedding Insurance announced as 'The Best Wedding Insurance Provider'

Voyager Insurance Services have been crowned as 'The Best Wedding Insurance Provider' at the Insurance Choice Awards 2018. Dreamsaver Wedding Insurance, one of Voyager Insurance Services popular brands has received this award in recognition of their customer satisfaction rating on popular reviewing platform, Smart Money People, beating competitors to the top spot to win this award for a second time.

The average cost of a UK wedding soars to over £32,000

A survey by  Hitched.co.uk, the UK’s largest wedding website, has revealed the average cost of a wedding in 2018 is £32,273 – up 19% from last year and the highest it’s ever been.

Now in its 13th year, Hitched’s 21st Century Bride survey - the biggest annual report of UK wedding trends and spend – collected data from more than 3,300 brides to reveal the top wedding expenses.

The single biggest expenditure is venue hire. The top five spends include:

Venue hire- £5,221 The average cost of a UK wedding soars to over £32,000

Honeymoon - £4,545

Food - £4,151

Engagement ring - £2,657

Drinks - £1,769

5 surprising things you didn’t know Omega 3 could help with

With your wedding just round the corner what’s the best supplement you can take to help with a whole range of things.

Your blood pressure’s normal, your joints are creak-free and the only mood swings you get take you from cheery to chipper. In short, you’re mentally and physically as strong as an ox. There’s no point in you taking Omega 3, right?

Wrong. While upping your intake of the essential fatty acid is a no-brainer when it comes to reducing your risk of high blood pressure, arthritis and depression, Omega 3 has more proven health benefits than you can shake a salmon fillet at.

UK’s first wedding planner for lesbian women launches in London

Chloe Bond Weddings, the UK’s first wedding planner exclusively for lesbian women, launches in London on 18 September. Chloe, the owner and founder, is thrilled and excited to be launching this service for women within the LGBTQ+ community.

How To Cope With Pre Wedding Nerves

Planning a wedding can be a wonderful experience. It’s an exciting time of your life. You are about to commit to spending the rest of your life with the person of your dreams. You have probably spent a great deal of time imagining the perfect wedding celebration. You are bound to be excited, nervous and happy. What you probably didn’t consider was how stressful the whole process could be and the effects that stress is having on you. The excitement and ceremony of the whole event builds a momentum of its own and that can distract us from the anxiety we can often feel around any big life change. Luckily there are many things you can do to help pre wedding nerves.

White weddings are past their peak survey shows

Survey shows white wedding dresses are on the way out but no peeking at the dress it is still a top tradition!

The tradition of the white wedding is at risk, a recent survey has revealed, with almost 40% of Brits agreeing that the bride wearing a white dress is the British wedding custom most under threat of disappearing.

Despite the cultural heritage of the Royal wedding earlier this year, a whopping 83% of the British public feel that our wedding traditions are being challenged.

Best proposal spots in the UK

Getting engaged isn’t a decision that should be made lightly and it requires a significant amount of planning, from finding the perfect ring to thinking about what to say and of course, finding the perfect location to propose.

Whether it’s an extravagant gesture or something simple and personal, a proposal is a memory that stays with couples forever.

UK holiday rental provider, Snaptrip, has put together its top picks for the most unique proposal spots in the UK, that are guaranteed to be remembered for a lifetime.

In a hot air balloon, East Sussex

Proposal spot

Altar-ing Our Traditions

Brits no longer consider wedding traditions important to follow, new research has revealed.

While years ago it would be unimaginable not to ask the bride’s father for permission, research shows 58% of men no longer think they should do so.

The study, conducted by jewellery retailer F.Hinds, unveiled a ‘revamp’ of wedding traditions, with more and more people introducing their own.

It appears more and more brides are shunning the idea of not giving a speech at their wedding, with 15% of brides giving speeches and a further 10% of grooms choosing a ‘best woman’.

Discover Your Dream Wedding Venue at Bingham's Open Day

Experience the beauty of how your wedding day could look as The Bingham opens the doors to its glorious 18th century Georgian townhouse joined by their partnered suppliers.
London’s leading riverside wedding venue, the Bingham, is set to have an exclusive wedding preview. Taking place from 12pm-4pm on Sunday the 7th of October 2018, the event is an wonderful opportunity for couples to visit the venue,explore the hotel’s offering and gain inspiration for their upcoming nuptials.