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In a UK first Hilton Nursing Partners, in partnership with West Kent Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Kent County Council, and Salomons Estate Hotel, have set up a ‘care hotel’ to free-up much needed NHS beds for those affected by the pandemic.

Creating the concept, the patient discharge and home recovery company, Hilton Nursing Partners approached the partners’ with this innovative solution to maintain uncompromised focus on the recovery of the frail and vulnerable away from high-risk environments.

For many couples, 2020 is set to be an exciting year- and one especially lucky pair will have even more reason to celebrate, as a heritage Lancaster business is offering a free dream wedding.
 
Christmas, New Year and Valentines Day are traditionally the most popular time for proposals, and with 2020 marking a whole new decade, romance watchers say this spring will herald the most engagements since the millennium.  January saw same sex marriage become legal across the whole of the UK for the first time, so more couples than ever have the opportunity to say “I do”.
 

Over 18 million Brits regret the expense of attending a wedding in 2019

Soon to be newlyweds win dream winter wedding at luxury New Forest venue following nationwide competition
 
 A couple from Waterlooville are celebrating winning a dream winter wedding in a national competition – having secured the backing of thousands in a public vote.
 
To celebrate its 1,000th wedding, Balmer Lawn Hotel & Spa, a 4-star New Forest wedding venue, launched the nationwide competition to give away a free winter wedding to one lucky couple.
 
Having whittled down dozens of hopeful entries into a top 10, the hotel presented them to the public – allowing them to determine the worthiest winner once they’d had a chance to read the individual stories of the finalists.
 

A New Forest wedding venue is offering one lucky couple the chance to win a free winter wedding – provided they’re willing to sing for it.

You’ve likely heard of Marryoke, where wedding guests singalong to a tune, whilst being filmed for the wedding video? Well, in this instance, a luxury venue in Hampshire has taken it one step further; inviting prospective newlyweds to submit a Marryoke entry ahead of their nuptials – with an entirely free wedding the prize.

A national antique silverware outlet is asking members of the public for help in finding the rightful owner of an engagement ring discovered by a local couple on a park bench in Newcastle. The ring was found alongside a mystery note, which simply read ‘I’m sorry’, on Sunday 7th April.

A national antique silverware and jewellery outlet is appealing for members of the public to help find the owner of a suspected engagement ring and note found on a bench in Leazes Park, Newcastle.

AC Silver received the ring and note from a local couple, who said they found the items whilst out on a walk near their home on Sunday 7th April.

Combermere Abbey, the country estate and wedding venue on the Cheshire/Shropshire border, is celebrating the centenary of the current owner’s family at the helm. While steeped in a thousand years of history, it was in 1919 that Sir Kenneth Crossley bought the estate and moved from Manchester in to the heart of rural Cheshire.

La Fête, the luxury wedding planning service, wins ‘Best Planner/Stylist’ in the 2019 UK Wedding Awards. Led by leading bridal publications You & Your Wedding and hitched.co.uk, the UK Wedding Awards recognises and rewards the very best of the industry.

The Wedding Shop, the UK’s largest independent gift list service, are pleased to announce their new partnership with leading luxury gift and designer homeware store, Amara.

Wedding bells are ringing out at a luxury New Forest hotel & spa this week after it was named as a national finalist in the prestigious Guide for Brides Customer Service Awards 2019.

Balmer Lawn Hotel & Spa, nestled in the heart of the ancient New Forest, will now come up against some of the UK’s most elite wedding destinations as they battle it out for the coveted accolade.

Michael Clitheroe, General Manger at Balmer Lawn Hotel & Spa, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be named as finalists in the Guide for Brides Customer Service Awards 2019.

Nominate your bridesmaid and she could win the title, plus a luxury two-night pampering stay in London, courtesy of Red7! 

The search is still on for Britain’s Best Bridesmaid 2019! Brides and grooms from across the country are invited to nominate their bridesmaids for the prestigious title. 

Did your bestie go above and beyond to help your dream wedding come true? Nominate her and she could win the prestigious title of Britain’s Best Bridesmaid 2019, along with an incredible prize. 

To reward her for putting her all into the big day, hen and stag experts Red7 are giving this year’s winning ‘maid the chance to unwind on a high-end pampering getaway for two. 

The prize includes:

• The coveted title of Britain’s Best Bridesmaid 2019

By Robyn Bishop 

With so much emphasis on that particular white dress, it’s easy to forget that it’s equally important for the groom to also feel his best. It’s no secret that suit shopping can be a minefield. With so many different fits, styles and colours to choose from, seeking the perfect combination can be an overwhelming task. Tie the knot in style with some simple yet effective tips for getting it right. 

Take Your Time 

Once the date has been set, start shopping early to avoid a frantic rush. Whether you are buying or hiring your suit, always ensure that it’s ready for pick up at a week before the wedding, that way you’ll still have time for any last-minute tweaks.

Dress For The Season 

The stereotype has long played that the soon-to-be bride will build out an intense beauty, hair and fitness regime in the build-up to their wedding day, however it seems men are now getting in on the act. 

Beauty brand Procoal surveyed 1047 married men, to ask them about their pre-wedding arrangements, with some surprising results. To start with, 84% stated they personally plucked their eyebrows before getting married. A further 36% admitted to visiting a spa or salon in the month before their wedding day.

Britain’s Best Bridesmaid is back for 2019! Did someone in your #BrideSquad go above and beyond to make your big day memorable for all the right reasons? Now it’s time to reward them. The most prestigious award for UK bridesmaids has returned, this time with even more incredible prizes and five new categories.

Nominations are open, this year with a twist. Hen and stag expert Red7 has added five new categories to celebrate the amazing stories behind each wedding day. 

Most extra: Your bridesmaid will have gone totally over the top to give your special day the wow-factor. Whatever she did, she’d better have gone extra!

Bringing the glamour: The bridesmaids that make the shortlist for this category will have added a touch of sparkle to the big day.

Bride: The Wedding Show is set to return to Tatton Park in February for the show’s 17th edition - and looks forward to welcoming brides-to-be and their guests for an unforgettable weekend of wedding planning. 

As the North West’s best-established wedding event, the show, in association with Cheshire Life, will host more than 120 of the region’s most esteemed wedding suppliers covering everything from bridal gowns, venues and cakes to cars, grooms wear and photographers.