Maria Morris Couture, based in Gately near Stockport, recently secured a starring role on ITV soap Coronation Street, when two of the brand’s exclusive wedding dresses were worn on screen by Carla Connor (played by Ali King) and Kate Connor (played by Faye Brookes). The episode aired on Monday, December 21.
Secluded in the leafy landscape of Moorgate in Rotherham and with views of the neighbouring Thomas Rotherham College: an iconic grammar school which can trace its origins to the 15th century; Carlton Park Hotel is the perfect destination for your wedding.
Conveniently located, Carlton Park Hotel is minutes away from the Rotherham Registry Office and the town’s historic Minster, as well as residing next door to Boston Castle and Park which offers enchanting woodland and panoramic views, perfect for your photographs.
Offering 80 bedrooms, secluded gardens and a multitude of banqueting suites, Carlton Park Hotel also hosts 5 rooms which are licensed for civil ceremonies so you can hold your entire day under one roof!
Low backs with intricate detailing
Stunning backs are an ever growing trend in modern wedding gowns. With your back turned to your guests for most of the wedding, brides love to have an intricate and beautiful design to accentuate the back as well as the front, wowing both their guests and their future partner.
Knutsford Wedding Gallery, Cheshire say “The trends for 2016 are heading towards stunning low backs, either sheer with delicate detailing or completely backless, allowing for beautiful elegance with a sense of drama”
Lace with a modern twist
Low backs with intricate detailing
Stunning backs are an ever growing trend in modern wedding gowns. With your back turned to your guests for most of the wedding, brides love to have an intricate and beautiful design to accentuate the back as well as the front, wowing both their guests and their future partner.
Knutsford Wedding Gallery, Cheshire say “The trends for 2016 are heading towards stunning low backs, either sheer with delicate detailing or completely backless, allowing for beautiful elegance with a sense of drama”
Lace with a modern twist
The Lost Orangery on the edge of the Cotswolds is set within 500 acres of spectacular private grounds boasting enchanted woodland, a beautiful valley and boating lake, all bound by a crumbling castle. This exclusive manor house in Wiltshire is a spectacular wedding venue certain to impress wedding guests by exuding a special blend of grandeur, heart and soul. Why would you say 'I do' anywhere less?
The Venue: This unique luxury self-catering property near Bath and Castle Combe in Wiltshire harbours an inspiring history nestled within the grounds of Sir Walter Raleigh's old hunting lodge.
Blackwell Grange has a long and fascinating history, having been built as a private home by the Allan family. Building commenced in 1693 and was finally completed in 1717, with the property being passed down through the family until 1953.
From the moment you turn into the long, sweeping driveway and catch your first glimpse of the Georgian façade, you know you are somewhere very special. Set in 9 acres of glorious countryside, the hotel is perfect for capturing those all-important wedding photos. Blackwell Grange also boasts the most stunning Georgian grand staircase.
Your wedding is by far one of the biggest days of your life and there is an awful lot of pressure on the bride to look her very best - not a hair out of place, not a blemish in sight and not a single chipped nail on her fingers or toes. For many women, this can mean numerous visits to beauty salons and hairdressers from as early as 12 months before the wedding. But can you be sure that the professional beautician you choose is the right person for the job?
The North-West’s most prestigious bridal event, Bride: The Wedding Show, returns to Tatton Park this February, showcasing 150 of the region’s premier bridal vendors.
Wedding dress vendors will include The Wedding Boutique, Cheshire – offering the very best in feminine, elegant and vintage bridal design from well-known designers such as Fiona Cooper, and Maria Modes Bridal – award-winning stockist of designers such as highly sought after Maggie Sottero.
The North-West’s most prestigious bridal event, Bride: The Wedding Show, returns to Tatton Park this February, showcasing 150 of the region’s premier bridal vendors.
Wedding dress vendors will include The Wedding Boutique, Cheshire – offering the very best in feminine, elegant and vintage bridal design from well-known designers such as Fiona Cooper, and Maria Modes Bridal – award-winning stockist of designers such as highly sought after Maggie Sottero.
The first main show on the buying calendar – is due to increase in size when it kicks off the season at Olympia, 6-8 March. Retailers looking for first choice, and early deliveries, are in for a serious treat.
In an action-packed three days, the bridal industry will be buzzing as the latest trends and looks that promise to be the new season’s best-sellers go on show for the very first time. More than 150 collections have already confirmed their space at this key event, with even more expected to fill the glamorous aisles at Olympia.
The London ExCeL Wedding Show is excited to confirm celebrity hairdresser Alix Wright as official Catwalk hair stylist of its 2016 show which takes place at ExCeL London from 30-31 January.
With a life-long passion for hairdressing, Alix studied at The London Hair Academy before completing an apprenticeship at Joshua Galvin Hairdressing Academy. Since completing her studies, Alix has worked on events and shows including The Baftas, MTA’s, TOWIE and This Morning, with her work appearing in leading magazines and newspapers nationwide.
Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting times of your life. From flowers and dresses to colour schemes and the venue, there's a whole lot to consider - so it's essential that you invest your time and money in businesses that you know you can trust to deliver on your big day!
Though all factors of your wedding are important, aside from the vows themselves, it's fair to say that the venue is the most central component to your day. It's the place where you might say I do, and it's definitely the place where you'll celebrate your recent nuptials with your friends and family.
The North West’s most prestigious bridal event, Bride: The Wedding Show, will return for it’s fourteenth year in February. Proudly showcasing 150 of the region’s premier, high quality bridal vendors – from bridal boutiques to florists, photographers to cake makers couples will be spoilt for choice.
Cheshire’s premier wedding show, this luxury event is held within a beautiful marquee set in the picturesque grounds of Tatton Park, Knutsford, regularly attracting 4,500 visitors a year.
The National Wedding Show is excited to announce the launch of The Rock n Roll Bride Collection, a dedicated area for alternative wedding suppliers, launching at its spring 2016 shows.
The UK’s biggest wedding show has teamed up with Kat Williams, award-winning blogger from Rock n Roll Bride, to create an area within the shows which will cater for the specialist wedding market, showcasing unique collections from a hand-picked selection of suppliers.
Don’t let your pre-wedding beauty preparation leave you feeling stressed. Our top beauty tips will leave you glowing from head to toe and looking beautiful in time for your big day.
Appointments
Be prepared! Book all beauty appointments well in advance. This will ensure you get a spot with your preferred hair dresser or beautician. There is nothing worse than being disappointed with a treatment, especially before your big day.
Coast have been known for their range of luxurious bridesmaid dresses for a long time, with gorgeous classic styles alongside statement contemporary pieces. Despite all the talk being around Christmas at the moment, we all know the fashion world are looking ahead to the SS16 season and Coast are certainly on the ball for this.
They have just released their collection of stunning bridesmaid looks for spring and summer next year, with dresses and separates for the modern bridesmaidin an elegant colour palette of pretty pastels and bold brights including dusky lilac, cobalt blue and flattering coral.
With a £2.5 million refurbishment now complete, Seaham Hotel is a beautiful venue for a wedding. Seaham Hall perches on a cliff-top on Durham’s Heritage Coast, just three hours by train from London. The poet Lord Byron’s wedding took place here in 1815, setting a romantic precedent for the future.
With 20 individually-designed suites and a large ballroom, it's available for exclusive hire. The 44,000 sq ft, award-winning Serenity Spa, with 17 treatment rooms and pool, is a haven of tranquillity for brides-to-be, mother of the bride and bridesmaids (and the groom, and best man, of course!).
On your wedding day you’ll be smiling from the moment you wake up, until the carriages arrive for your guests at midnight, so you’ll want to ensure your teeth are up to the challenge. Not only can that, feeling confident every time you smile transform your wedding photos into memories you’ll treasure forever.
However, professional dental whitening procedures can cost the earth, and can also cause tooth-sensitivity long after treatment.
The Parsonage Hotel & Spa was built in early 1840s and maintains many of its original features. Only six miles from the centre of York nestled in the pretty village of Escrick. The hotel sits in five acres of beautiful garden and woodlands and is the ideal setting for your perfect day. The hotel boasts an award winning restaurant, beautiful conservatory and elegant lounges.
The Parsonage offers 50 newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms all with digital televisions, complimentary WIFI and parking with a host of modern touches to make your stay a restful one. We have weekend and midweek packages to suit all budgets.
DANIEL RICH, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE BARTON GRANGE:
“If you’re looking to go ‘all out’ on the catering at your wedding and don’t want to serve a traditional roast dinner, then you’re in luck as we have the inside track on some of the most innovative serving concepts around that will help you create the most memorable wedding day ever.
Plain old serving trays are so last year! 2016 will see food stations and buffet bars come to the fore- don’t expect to have to wait in line at a boring white linen table at the next party you attend.
