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Recent trends show hen weekends are extending to mini breaks overseas, but if you don't have the time or the funds to ship you and your girl chums off to somewhere sunny, there are plenty of fun things to do here in the UK. Start by getting your feathers ruffled at a saucy but fun burlesque hen ...
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Looking for creative ways to stay within budget on your wedding day without compromising the celebrations?  We've put together some suggestions to help you make the most of your wedding fund. Do your own make-up. It's good enough for our own royal Kate Middleton. Before you do, get some pointers from the professionals at your local cosmetic ...
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We are very pleased to introduce a couple of our recent new arrivals to WeddingVenues.com. Joining us from the beautiful setting of the Lake District on Lake Windermere is the Burnside Hotel. Stocked with plenty of comfy rooms, spectacular views and lovely gardens, the Burnside is a hotel large enough ...
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When it comes to catering for your wedding guests it is often a challenge to find a menu that will suit the personal preferences and often very specific dietary requirements of every guest. Many people at home practice using locally sourced ingredients & free range products so why should this be any different when catering ...
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Late October already.... Not yet Halloween and Christmas is well and truly on the horizon. The clock is ticking for anyone organizing a Christmas party. They will need the right venue with the right atmosphere and at the right price. That’s a lot of leg work. If ...
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Is there a right and wrong way? Who better to ask than a professional stag night organiser. Mark Soanes runs an adventure company called Call of the Wild and has probably been involved in more stag nights than his liver cares to remember. We asked him for his top tips when organising a stag night and ...
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We got in contact with Indulging Ltd, a wedding caterer in the South East to see what idea they could give us for brides and grooms. As you can image, after winning Wedding Caterer of the Year 2008, they know what they are talking about. So here are some essential tips for your reception. Set a budget * ...
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With so many tempting designs out there, the wedding cake is an awkward part of any couples wedding planning. It's really worth sitting down one evening with some magazines or websites in front of you, and get a feel for what you both think is good or bad in numerous designs. You'll eventually see a picture emerging ...
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Last week we ran a piece on green weddings that focussed on the venue. As you’ll know better than anyone, there’s a lot more to a wedding than the venue so there are many others ways to reduce the environmental impact of the event. Once again the government is our source. First there’s there ...
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Your wedding day is a very special (and expensive) occasion. A wandering close up magician can add that special touch of magic to make the day extra special and memorable for everyone. So what can you expect from a magician at a wedding reception? The best up-close magicians will mix easily with your guests encouraging them ...
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