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'Alexis Dove weighs in on the death of the diamond ring'

As traditions change our tastes and desires for our big day become more personal.

Cut, Clarity, Colour and Carat – the four most important qualities when considering an engagement ring, right?

Not any more perhaps. British award winning designer Alexis Dove muses that millennials especially are no longer interested in the brilliant cut solitaire diamond rings their mothers yearned for.

Instead, it is all about individuality, story and for many – conscience.

Alexis Dove finds that the unusual stones garner most attention and that is often thanks to their unique aesthetic. rings

Complimentary spa packages? First class flights?

How to bag yourself the very best Honeymoon upgrades with these language hacks!

After the stress of organising your big day, we all dream of having the perfect, luxurious Honeymoon where we can totally unwind and relax. However, while we might envision ourselves flying first class with a glass of bottomless champagne in hand, it’s likely that after the expenses of the wedding itself, these luxuries may no longer be within our means.

Bahrain: Magical Middle East

This Year, Try the Middle East’s Most Iconic Wedding Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

Setting a new standard for the most lavish destination weddings, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain offers a stunning backdrop in which to begin your new life together. Set amidst lush gardens and overlooking the serene Manama Bay with breath-taking views of both the city and the sparkling waters of the Gulf, this iconic wedding venue in the Kingdom of Bahrain is ideal for a wedding that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Dalaman: the ultimate wedding and honeymoon destination

Situated on a private white sand beach with stretching views of the Aegean Sea and surrounding verdant mountains, Dalaman is the perfect wedding and honeymoon destination. Nestled on the remote south-western coast of Turkey which boasts year-round sunshine, delicious gastronomy, a fascinating culture and wealth of activities to try, Dalaman offers something for every type of couple. From romantic sunset strolls on the beach to indulgent couple’s massages at the Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa’s luxurious Elysion Spa, the bride and groom, or newlyweds will not be disappointed with what’s on offer.

The benefits of attending a fitness boot camp for a bride

New You Boot Camp is Europe’s leading residential boot camp provider with Venues in the UK, Spain and Morocco.

When people think of the word boot camp it can terrify many people. The media have done a great job of telling people you will have a huge, beefy, Sergeant Major shouting at you and putting you through hell! Well, this could not be further from the truth.

A fitness boot camp with New You Boot Camp is motivating, rejuvenating, great fun and simply a wonderful week to concentrate on yourself.

Nottingham wedding venue launches unique Shepherd Hut bridal suite and guest accommodation

The Carriage Hall in Nottingham has launched a unique new bridal suite for its brides-to-be in the form of a luxury double shepherd hut. Created by Blackdown Shepherd Huts from Somerset, the double hut, named The Great Oak, this quirky bridal suite and two additional huts are fitted out with all the necessities to create a luxurious and chic setting for brides and their guests.

The Private Clinic Develops Facial Especially For Brides To Be

To ensure the brides’ skin is as bright as their smile on their wedding day, The Private Clinic of Harley Street have developed a very special ‘Bride To Be facial’, designed to leave blushing brides’ skin looking fresh and rejuvenated as they walk down the aisle.

Shropshire Petals launch metallic and vibrant new confetti cones

From pastels to bold block colours, wedding colour trends seem to surpass the typical Pantone colours for particular seasons, with couples opting for their favourite colours to use on their wedding day.

Inspired by customer requests and feedback from brides-to-be at recent wedding shows, Shropshire Petals have added another stunning 9 colours to their confetti
cone collection.

Metallic tones are being seen all over the wedding industry at the moment, and as there are no natural metallic coloured flowers, opting for metallic confetti cones is the perfect choice to complement this wedding theme. Included in the new collection are silver, rose gold and gold confetti cones.

Multiple award wins for North East wedding venue

CHAMPAGNE corks are popping at a top North East wedding venue after it scooped four major awards in just three months.

Newton Hall, which overlooks the award-winning Northumberland coast and specialises in innovative and creative outdoor weddings, has seen off competition from across Britain to be named Best UK Coastal Venue at the UK Wedding Awards.

And the win follows hot on the heels of a trio of regional triumphs, including Best North East Countryside Wedding Venue of the Year at the Wedding Industry Awards, Best Wedding Venue at the North of England Wedding Awards and Best North East Venue at the Bridal Book Awards.

Top tips for sticking to your wedding budget

Getting engaged feels like a whirlwind of excitement – but planning a wedding can in some cases make the heart flutter in a bad way. This is particularly true if you don’t start with the practicalities and tackle budgeting early.

To remove some of the stress and to help keep things as simple as possible, Simon Ripton of Ikano Bank offers his top tips on how to budget for a wedding:

Set expectations

Before creating a budget take time to research the cost of everything you think you want for your big day. This will help paint a picture of an overall budget. By working through a simple checklist of the necessities, plus any extras you want, you’ll be able to total up costs to form a realistic target.

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