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Make your day different

No two weddings are ever the same, but if you’re a bride-to-be (or groom) who loves to add little quirky or unique touches, then below are a few of our favourite things to do to add a twist to the traditional big day.

Fuss-free favours – Favours can be pretty pricey so rather than feeling like you’re wasting your money on something for the sake of wedding protocol, opt for something different. If there is a charity close to you or your fiancé’s heart then donate on behalf of your wedding guests and let them know.

NEWLYWEDS PACK UP AND GO

The Oxford English Dictionary dates the earliest recorded honeymoon as the 16th Century. But the practice really took off during the 1800s when wealthy couples would travel Europe to visit family members who were unable to make the wedding.

They often took friends, servants and family with them. Not such a popular idea for modern day couples who relish the time alone after the madness of the wedding planning. The idea of travel immediately following the Big Day is so well-established nowadays that 99% of couples who choose a traditional wedding will plan a honeymoon to follow.

Christmas Eve revealed as the most popular time of the year to propose!

has today revealed survey results from 10,000 people across the UK about wedding proposals, revealing that 40% of respondents believe the Christmas period is the most popular time for wedding proposals. Christmas Eve (31%) was voted the most popular day of the year to propose.

Facebook also released data from the U.S. which shows when most users are changing their relationship status to engaged, with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve being the most popular https://www.facebook.com/business/news/engaged-people-on-facebook

10 Things Which Can Get You Into Serious Trouble Abroad But Wouldn’t In The UK

When you’re jet setting off around the world on your honeymoon, there’s every chance that you end up in a country where the laws are a little different to here in the UK. Whilst most of us would never dream of doing anything which we thought would class as breaking the law, in some countries it’s sometimes the things you wouldn’t think you could get into trouble for that can see you on the wrong side of the law.

Capture professional looking images with Postsnap

With the rise of smartphones and photography apps, it is now easier than ever to capture professional looking images of your special day and a series of loved-up selfies from your honeymoon.

However, those precious wedding memories shouldn’t be kept in the confines of a digital device; they should be shared with the ones you love in a fun and creative way. With the increase in accessibility to photography apps, it’s also easier to unleash these memories and create fun, personalised keepsakes for family and friends.

5 Pre-Wedding Yoga Retreats for Bridal Well-Being

Yogi loving brides-to-be are invited to re-connect and improve well-being whilst exploring new corners of the world. Whether you are looking to tone up or de-stress before the big day, Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in healthy holidays worldwide, round up their top 5 pre-wedding yoga retreats. From sunrise salutations on idyllic Thai islands, to practicing your Pranayama in exotic Morocco, return home ready for your wedding day a happier and healthier you.

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Abbey’s Historic ‘Library’ to host Winter Weddings from 2016

Combermere Abbey is thrilled to announce that from January 2016, during the months of January and February, couples may hold their wedding ceremony in ‘The Library’; a stunningly ornate room steeped within over 800 years of history, on the first floor of the Abbey itself.

Created for Abbots, visited by Royalty and aristocrats, and enjoyed by many, the room was once was the ‘Abbott’s Lodge’ dating back to 1133. This was his principal room, where important guests would be received and entertained – it was the heart of the Abbey.

The Library has recently undergone a significant programme of specialist restoration, part of a wider multi-million pound investment to save the Abbey’s North Wing.

The 5 quirkiest wedding venues in the UK

Although traditional weddings with church bells and limousines can be beautiful and romantic, some of us prefer to go down a quirkier route and put on a truly memorable ceremony. If you’re looking to tie the knot in a more personal way, take a look at our pick of the five quirkiest wedding venues in the UK for inspiration.

Cley Windmill Cley-next-the-Sea, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7RP

It's the most wonderful time of the year to be married

Liz Taylor, MD of the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), the UK’s leading wedding and event planners, passes on her handy hints for a wonderful winter wedding:

Winter weddings are on the rise, and are set to be THE big trend for 2016. Lots of couples are opting to get married then because they just love the time of year, you know exactly what weather to expect and the wedding schedule of most venues is quieter. Plus, weddings against a wintry backdrop are completely romantic. However those diaries are getting booked up so you better move fast!

10 beautifully spooky ideas for a Halloween Wedding

The Victoria Warehouse - 10 spooky ideas for a Halloween Wedding

With Halloween just round the corner, Jennifer Panton, wedding and special events sales manager at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, has put together a list of ten gorgeous and unusual ideas for anyone planning a wedding on All Hallows Eve.

Black taffeta is just as stunning as a traditional white dress.

Although a white dress can look perfectly in keeping with the aesthetic of a Halloween wedding, don’t feel bound by tradition when choosing the colour of your gown.

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Think gothic and vintage for Halloween wedding invitations.

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