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“Get me to the church on time…” may well be a well-known wedding song, but one of the principle features of most weddings is the transport to get, predominantly the bride and her party, to the wedding venue on time. If you are planning a wedding, no doubt, booking the wedding transport will be pretty high on your ‘to do’ list. Venus Bridal, specialists in diverse and beautiful bridalwear, take a look at the different modes of wedding transportation, designed to turn heads on your big day.

1. Horse and carriage

Finding your perfect wedding dress is a dream come true for all brides-to-be, but sometimes figuring out what you are going to wear underneath that perfect dress when you find it, isvery often more of a challenge or for some a nightmare. I have spoken to many wedding party woman and some have owned up to even going commando out of desperation, the saying is “if needs must…” and of course free choice is a wonderful thing, so there is no problem with that route, but most women prefer to don some form of lingerie, just in case.

It's often said that 'everyone loves the sax' - and for a good reason: the distinctive sound of the saxophone is suitable for all types of music.  As Tim Clarke – The Sax Man is proficient on alto, tenor and soprano saxes, as well as clarinet, you are guaranteed a variety in sound and mood for any part of your big day.  The proof of the pudding is in his many glowing testimonials and his recent Award for Bespoke Musical Services 2017.  Full details are shown on his website at http://www.the-sax-man.co.uk.

A stunning 1969 VW Campervan has been painstakingly restored and modified to house what is set to become the UK’s trendiest photo booth. Available to hire for weddings and events from February 2017, The Boho Booth - affectionately named ‘Callie’ and originally from New York – integrates a high- resolution camera and internet-enabled touchscreen operating system with an abundance of stylish props to bring a new dimension to selfie snaps.

Exhibitors share changes they have witnessed over the last 15 years 

Weddings will never go out of fashion - but the trends and traditions are forever changing. From dress styles and venue choices, to room decor and invitations, new ideas pop-up all the time and the options are endless.

Bride: The Wedding Show exhibits over 150 North-West suppliers, showcasing the latest crazes and styles, making it easier for brides-to-be to make those big decisions. As the show is returning to Tatton Park to celebrate its 15th anniversary, the exhibitors have given an exclusive insight into the changes they’ve noticed appear and develop over the last 15 years in the wedding industry.

Apart from the buying of a house or a car, an engagement ring is one of the important and most significant purchases of your life. But for many guys, walking into a jewellery store feels like entering a maze. There are so many variables to judge, so many wrong turns to make and so many questions to ask. How big should it be? How much should I spend? What if I buy a fake? And underlining all those concerns is one single goal: finding the ideal ring, which his fiancé will cherish forever. It shouldn’t look like every other ring because then it'll be just a piece of jewellery without any symbolic value for your relationship.

The countdown is over and 2017 has officially arrived. With a new year coming into play, our beauty trends are set to change and some are set to continue! To follow is our low down on what’s hot for 2017 and how to get the look. 

Minimal Madame

We give you the lowdown on the hottest trends of the year and how to achieve them.

2017 is here and a time when we reminisce the year gone and forecast the year ahead. We take a look at the hottest nail trends of the New Year, inspired by the catwalks - will you be trying these trends or giving them a miss?

Black is back!

This simple yet effective dark nail was spotted all over the catwalk, as seen on Aalto S/S catwalk. Easily created, simply apply a dark pigmented polish all over the nails such as SensatioNail’s Midnight Rendezvous or alternatively you can try another dark shade such as SensatioNail’s Black Plum which has a tint of purple. This trend is perfect for both days and nights with its edgy gothic twist.

One of the largest and most competitively priced bridal retailers in the UK, will open a new store on Haven Road near Exeter Quay on the 27th January.

The Exeter store will be their 19th store in total and first new store in 2017. Covering around 4,800 square feet, the store will open seven days a week and offer wedding dresses in a range of styles, from vintage through to contemporary, priced between £99 and £599.

Unlike a traditional boutique, WED2B doesn’t use an appointment system, brides-to-be can visit at their convenience and take home their dress on the day of purchase.