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WEDDING PLANNING

The Love Lowdown at Doxford Barns

3 May 2023

3pm - Arrive with your party and check into the stone-built cottages and pods, homely havens with a neutral luxe aesthetic 5pm - Chat through the final details with your wedding coordinator before enjoying a drink at the bar as guests arrive 7pm - Hungry? A hearty Northumbrian meal...

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Wedding Celebrants: What Do They Do And Do I Need One?

2 May 2023

On 19th July 2022, the Law Commission published its final report into wedding law reform in England & Wales. It is now in the hands of the Ministry of Justice, which has until July 2023 to submit its full response, which could see wedding celebrants granted legal powers to perform weddings in...

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Venue style edit: Why book?

7 April 2022

After opening our doors to crowds of engaged couples ready with their pens and planners at our iconic Northern Wedding Show, we are easing any remaining wedding woes, helping tick one thing off your to-do list: THE VENUE. From North East barns to North Yorkshire castles, we have curated a list of...

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SHOW OFF: The George Washington Hotel Open Day

7 April 2022

Still on the venue hunt? As more and more couples are finally getting to say their ‘I do’s’, The George Washington Newcastle are opening their doors on Sunday September 4th to show you exactly why they’re the perfect venue for you to make it official too. Greeted with a glass of bubbly on...

ADVICE

What to Do and When: Your Wedding Stationery Timeline

28 September 2021

We understand how overwhelming it can be to plan a wedding, so we have created a rough guide to go by for the timings regarding your wedding stationery. In terms of numbers, we recommend ordering one invitation suite per household or couple.  Although we always recommend adding a few extras to...

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The Planner With A Purpose: Meet Chloe of Hart Country Weddings

1 July 2021

Removing this almost luxury-laden label from the title of a 'wedding planner', Chloe's business Hart Country Weddings is redefining the way we plan, providing worldly advice and an honest approach to all things weddings with a selection of affordable packages that are designed to de-stress. Talk...

ADVICE

Everything you need for an Elite Elopement in… the North East

1 July 2021

Elopement and micro weddings have been gaining popularity over the past few years with newlywed moments captured at the foot of Icelandic glaciers, in Ibiza’s Old Town or amid Las Vegas’ electric glow. However, the past 14 months of travel restrictions have encouraged not just free-spirited and...

VENUE STYLING

Venue Spotlight: Horton Grange in Northumberland

2 April 2021

Horton Grange is an elegant and intimate Grade II-listed Country House, offering a beautiful contemporary yet traditional blank canvas for your big day. Exclusively Yours Nothing makes a marriage quite like having the whole venue to yourself. The house and it’s stunning settings – compromising...

VENUES

Venues, Budgeting and Bridesmaid Dresses: How to Plan Your Perfect...

4 February 2021

Wedding planning is an emotional rollercoaster. Whether you’re struggling to find that dream dress, or you’re edging dangerously close to your budget limit, sticking by some clear goals can be extremely helpful in the planning process. If you don’t plan ahead, you’ll make the whole process...

STYLED PHOTOSHOOTS

Quirky Class at Hooton Pagnell Hall

29 January 2021

We spoke to Sam from Fantails Designer Florist, who was responsible for the beautiful blooms in the shoot, about how it all came together. The Concept "We wanted to capture the end of Winter and beginning of the Spring as there is still so much beauty nature has to offer and these two...

VENUES

Seasonally Stunning: The Best Staycation Wedding Destinations

13 January 2020

Sun-kissed surroundings, gorgeous gardens and incredible views... Cancel the plane tickets, because these northern gems offer the best in staycation wedding destinations. From scenic beach weddings, to grand halls, the north of England provide everything you could dream of for your special day....

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The Card and Party Store: How to Plan for a Wedding

1 November 2019

So you’ve said yes and popped the champagne, what comes next? Planning a wedding can be a daunting task, so here’s a little helping hand from the Card and Party Store; suppliers of greeting cards, gifts and party ware with over 30 years of experience. Guest list You don’t have to finalise...

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One Way Grooms Can Get Involved With Wedding Planning

17 September 2018

Is your groom a willing wedding planner, or does he prefer to take a back seat and let you make all the decisions? No matter the answer, we’ve got the ultimate gentleman’s guide to weddings that allows your other half to make some #wedmin decisions with ease. Introducing Well Groomed. Recently...

WEDDING PLANNING

How To Organise The Ultimate Hen Do

10 May 2018

Organising a hen do can be one of the most stressful things for anyone to do. A hen party is a personal and intimate experience - this may be something that the bride-to-be has dreamt of since she was a little girl, and if you are the Maid of Honour that is a lot of