The awarded House of Ollichon are thrilled to launch their second collection in celebration of their 1st birthday.
House of Ollichon is the only dress-less bridal collection in the world to offer brides-to-be a range of luxury bridal jumpsuits and two-pieces all handmade in London... without a dress in sight.
Blossom and Balloon provide a unique service to help you plan your special day. We have a team of extremely talented Floral Designers, Wedding Planners and Venue Dressers. We are a family run business based in Manchester that caters for all events and we have 10 years experience in the wedding industry.
Our team prides itself on offering a quality service that suits all budgets and requirements. All of our prices are competitive and the quality of work is second to non. Our couples are our priority! We look to achieve a luxurious wedding at an affordable price and with a flexible approach.
Save up this month to splurge on a stunning sapphire ring next month. Perfect for September birthdays or engagements; celebrate a very special occasion with a gorgeous sapphire jewel from The London Victorian Ring Company.
Let your personality sparkle and shine when wearing one of the world’s most desired gemstones. A sapphire represents loyalty and trust and is believed to protect those close to you from harm and evil.
A bride has told of her excitement as she prepares to take part in the UK’s first official social media wedding.
Zoe Anastasi’s big day will be captured and broadcast by iPhone-carrying photographers every 15 minutes on social media. Her ceremony will be live streamed over Twitter and there will be social media walls at her reception. Her day has even been organised over Facebook.
For Zoe, from Derby, it was a no-brainer to have a professionally-run social media wedding.
“Your wedding day is the biggest day of your life. You worry that it’s over in 24 hours, and I think it’s great to enjoy the build-up, to get more people involved in it. It makes it more special.
Imagine travelling up the long enchanting driveway on your special day and arriving to celebrate at the breathe-taking manor house, Hoghton Tower. Visited by the likes of King James I, William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens, it offers a perfect balance between Romance and Lancastrian Heritage. Making the picturesque elegance of 16th century Hoghton Tower, the ideal venue for you to take your first steps into marriage as well as history.
Being the ancestral home of the de Hoghton family, it allows you exclusive hire of the impressive manor house and remarkable grounds and a chance to experience your big day in a relaxed, romantic atmosphere.
When it comes to planning an wedding abroad, we’re all searching for a venue that reflects our taste and requirements, whilst providing a beautiful backdrop to your special day.
Hiring a private villa is an ideal way to suit your needs when choosing a venue abroad. Not only do many have stunning landscapes and gardens, but you are also free to choose a location with space to accommodate the bride and groom as well as a selection of special guests, enabling you all to enjoy this magical time in an intimate setting.
Whether you’re aiming for rustic charm or opulent luxury, if you’re searching for an elegant venue with space to sleep a few guests, then look no further than this selection from luxury villas specialist CV Villas.
DANIEL RICH, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE BARTON GRANGE HOTEL:
“As the summer approaches the thoughts of bridal parties often turn to the advantages of going Al Fresco for their wedding, and the extra special touch it can add to a wedding. There’s lots of different ways you can incorporate ‘Al Fresco’ into your special day. Whether it’s going the whole way and holding the entire day outside or just adding a few special touches, it’s something that can be easily catered for.
It takes more than 2 to put together the perfect wedding. Always standing by your side, but never taking the spotlight, are some of the most important people involved in throwing the most fabulous celebration. From months of planning to last minute fixes your bridesmaids are an invaluable help, which is why they deserve to be thanked with a special token when all the wedding madness is over.
But finding the perfect gift for a group of bridesmaids can be tricky. What’s important to remember is that not only is this a gift to celebrate the big day that they’re getting to be a part of, but that it’s a heartfelt thank you for each individual, that can will be used and treasured after the wedding day is over.
Are you a bride who dreams of wearing glasses on the big day? Are you worried they’re just not special enough to sparkle alongside your dream wedding dress?
The Crystal Diva collection, from luxury eyewear brand Silhouette, is the perfect accessory for brides who want to wear their glasses with pride on their big day. These beautiful rimless frames are like a piece of stunning jewellery for the face, ensuring that the bride’s eyes aren’t obscured on the happiest day of her life, and the breath-taking crystal detail will make sure all eyes are on her!
Alexis Dove’s unusual and alternative engagement rings are perfect for couples looking for a truly unique and personal piece of jewellery to symbolize their love.
In the picturesque Sussex county town of Lewes, Alexis Dove designs jewellery Alexis invites brides to her workshop to assist her in designing their very own special piece of jewellery incorporating Alexis’ signature vintage style. Brides can choose from a huge selection of Alexis’ precious rare stones and pick the metal and finish they are set in. This service comes with a glowing recommendation from Olympic Champion Victoria Pendleton who commissioned Alexis Dove to design her own wedding jewellery.
Buying lingerie for your wedding day can be quite a challenge for a number of reasons so we havewritten some quick tips to help you consider the different options and choose the right style for your dress. Don’t be tempted to buy your lingerie before you have chosen your dress as you may find that its totally unsuitable and have to start over!
First of all you need to consider the fabric of your dress and whether the lingerie will show through. If your dress is made from a sheer smooth fabric then you will need to choose smooth lingerie or it will look uneven and spoil the line.
This Valentine’s day, La Belle Assiette is offering an alternative to crammed dining rooms and overpriced “special” menus, by giving customers the chance to hire their own personal chef for the big occasion. With the restaurant industry bracing itself for one of the busiest nights in the calendar, diners can dodge the hordes while enjoying a romantic, restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of their own homes, prepared, served and cleared away by one of an extensive database of professional chefs.
Once you’ve chosen from one of the website’s huge range of set menus, your personal chef will buy fresh ingredients, prepare your meal and act as waiter for the evening, leaving you free to sit back and enjoy the occasion with your other half.
It may not have been the setting for Pretty Woman or Maid in Manhattan, but in recent years Rotherham’s largest independent hotel has proved to be the star of its own romantic blockbuster, with 17 members of staff meeting their perfect partner whilst working at the popular three star hotel.
Carlton Park Hotel has been shooting Cupid’s arrow since it first opened its doors in 1981 and hosts more than 80 weddings each year. But it’s behind the scenes where true love has blossomed and fairy tale matches have been made with many of its staff falling for its charms; meeting and eventually marrying ‘The One’ within the walls of the hotel.
2016 is a leap year which means, you guessed it, ladies all across the world have the opportunity to pop the question to their lucky other halves on February 29th.
And while in today’s society there is nothing out of the norm about a woman proposing, there are still plenty of excited brides-to-be who can’t wait to ask the ultimate question on a leap year.
As with many other time-honoured wedding traditions, the leap year proposal is steeped in history.
With its breathtaking landscapes, long days of sunshine and mystical history, it’s little wonder that Ibiza is one of the top wedding destinations for those seeking a spectacular destination wedding. From beach themes to pretty rural settings, there are a huge variety of venues in Ibiza to suit any brides dream. Here are some of the top Ibiza wedding venues:
Atzaró: This sprawling rural hotel and spa is set in acres of beautiful orange groves in the centre of the island and has a very upscale but rustic design. Atzaró have been hosting Ibiza weddings for over a decade and really know how to do it well.
