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So you’ve booked the wedding, and the first thing on your friends’ minds? The stag and hen parties, obviously.

With a range of budgets, people living in different parts of the country and work/family life making availability an issue, it can be a real headache trying to decide what to do and arrange an event. So at Vows & Venues, we’ve done some of the research for you by checking out unusual stag and hen parties which won’t break the bank…

Camping and glamping​

Glamping is more popular than ever before, with a new survey revealing 10% of holiday park visitors are tent dwellers. For those not into roughing it, a pod or treehouse can offer pretty much the same luxury as a hotel room.

With its rugged landscapes and jaw-dropping vistas, there’s little wonder why the coast of Scotland is heralded as one of the most magical countries in the world. Celebrated for its charm and forward-thinking nature, Scotland is more than just another place on the map, it’s somewhere that holds a special place in hearts across the country. 

And couples looking for a wedding venue like no other are being encouraged to take their love on the road by an award-winning jeweller.

Newton Hall, near Alnwick, has scooped the winning title of North East’s Wedding Venue of the Year.

The venue received the award at the North of England Wedding Awards, held at York Racecourse, in association with Wedding Guide UK.

The awards are the North East and Yorkshire’s most prestigious awards for client service excellence. They recognise the businesses which go the extra mile for their customers and provide outstanding service.

Entrants are judged on professional standards and customer reviews such as service excellence, product quality, value for money and outstanding commitment. 

Planning a perfect wedding isn’t easy.  Savvy Brides-to-be take care to pick out the best shows with the best exhibitors and the most variety.

When you’re thinking about which wedding shows to visit you don’t want to see the same 10 or 20 exhibitors everywhere you go. You’ll want to have up to 80 stands to choose from, exhibiting everything you could want for your perfect wedding.

Whoop! Events run wedding shows across the East Midlands and North West in beautiful venues. Their shows have up to 80 stands packed with wedding loveliness, great products and fabulous bargains!

Sarah Davies is a professional Harpist in North West Area and has been playing for weddings for 8 years. She plays for the ceremony, drinks reception and Wedding Breakfast.

Live harp music at a wedding can really add a layer of atmosphere that recorded music simply cannot. It’s a fantastic talking point and ice breaker for guests who may not necessarily know each other, and is sure to make your event more memorable.

Leading North West wedding photographer Matthew Rycraft has double cause for celebration after opening a brand new photography studio at The Mews Wedding Centre in Birkdale and winning Your Merseyside Wedding Magazine's Wedding of the Year.

North West wedding photographer Matthew Rycraft has made a successful career out of capturing the happy unions of countless satisfied newlyweds. Now it's his turn to celebrate finding his own match made in heaven, as he opens a new photographic studio at The Mews Wedding Centre in Birkdale.

Nestled within the Yorkshire Wolds, Jollydays Glamping and the North Star Club are unique and exciting locations to host a wedding or party. Either for a festival vibe, a “proper posh” tea party or a romantic Kate moss style extravaganza, the magical woodlands are the perfect venue. Hire either the 200acre woodland at Jollydays or the 500acre woodland at North Star Club and in addition have somewhere quirky for guests to stay.