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Wedding News: A matchmade in heaven for wedding gifting

A matchmade in heaven for wedding gifting

Habulous is excited to reveal the latest addition to their range of personalised products, the perfect match striker pot. Handmade in the UK these personalised ceramic match striker pots look at home in your living room. The wheel-thrown pot is carefully glazed with a choice of personalisation inside the heart - reminiscent of those retro love doodles! Filled with pastel matches in complementary shades, the jars come in five signature colours: Cornflower Blue, Mint Green, Off White, Pale Pink, Light Yellow.

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Wedding News: The Speech Surgery - How many speeches are too many?

The Speech Surgery - How many speeches are too many?

The Speech Surgery with Heidi Ellert McDermott, founder of Speechy and author of The Modern Couple's Guide to Wedding Speeches: The wedding speech tradition is as prevalent as ever and is still very much one of the key parts of the day. For some, public speaking comes quite naturally, and they wouldn't think twice about standing up and 'performing' on cue, while for others it may cause sleepless nights and anxiety but the pressure of pleasing a loved one means you can't say no! Fear not, whether you're a pro and want to heighten your speech, or a novice and you need some advice on how to settle those nerves, Heidi is here to answer your all-important questions...

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Wedding News: The Barn at Coworth Park to relaunch with new menus

The Barn at Coworth Park to relaunch with new menus

On 8 February, Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection's luxury country house hotel near Ascot, will relaunch its relaxed neighbourhood restaurant, The Barn, with a brand-new kitchen and produce-led, ingredient-focused menu. Housed in the original barn frame, the new open kitchen and grill will take pride of place in The Barn. Guided by seasonal ingredients from the UK's best producers, the menu will feature executive chef Adam Smith's take on British classics and will encourage a convivial, relaxed style of dining. Fresh and preserved ingredients from the Coworth Park estate will feature on the menu, as seen in the elderflower vinegar and cordial used as a dressing for the Scallop crudo starter. Main courses include classics such as Smithy's chicken pie.

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Wedding News: HARIBO giving free wedding cake to Gummy Ring proposals this Valentine's

HARIBO giving free wedding cake to Gummy Ring proposals this Valentine's

From lockdown couples to celebrities, the last few years has seen the nation embrace their inner child by getting engaged with HARIBO's iconic Friendship Ring. To mark this Valentine's Day, HARIBO, the UK's number one sweets manufacturer, is delighted to declare that lovebirds ready to unleash their inner child and dive into marital bliss with its iconic gummy ring will get the sweetest reward – the chance to win their very own HARIBO Heart Throb Wedding Cake for their big day.

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Wedding News: TikTok’s wedding trends - what we can expect in 2024

TikTok’s wedding trends - what we can expect in 2024

TikTok has become the best place to source beautiful wedding inspiration, from wedding dress fashion to food. But what were the biggest TikTok wedding trends of 2023, and what can we expect to see in 2024? By analysing TikTok hashtags, ethical jewellery brand Sacet provides insights into the most influential trends of 2023, the wedding trends on the decline, and predictions for the upcoming year.

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Wedding News: Enjoy a Taittinger Wine Dinner in Berkshire this Friday 2nd February

Enjoy a Taittinger Wine Dinner in Berkshire this Friday 2nd February

Embark on a journey of indulgence at the Taittinger Wine Dinner, an exclusive celebration of life's finest moments at The Vineyard in Berkshire on Friday 2nd February from 7 pm. The Taittinger family have managed one of the finest Champagne houses for nearly a century and guests will have the honour of being joined by Kevin McKee, UK director, for an evening experiencing five of their finest wines and champagne. Executive chef Tom Scade will be curating a five-course culinary journey that delights with Devon white chicken and foie gras terrine followed by a decadent 80% chocolate and coconut "bounty." Each course is meticulously designed to harmonise with the nuanced flavours of Taittinger Champagnes.

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Wedding News: Inside the UK’s most ‘Traitorous’ castle

Inside the UK’s most ‘Traitorous’ castle

The Traitors is Britain's hottest new reality competition, where a group of twenty strangers come together for the investigation of their life: to find and stop the Traitors from stealing the ultimate prize pot! It's a show full of mind-games, backstabbing and trust, and its second series proves to be gripping the nation once again. And the setting of this treacherous game makes it all the more entertaining: a beautiful castle in the Scottish highlands. In fact, enquiries about this castle have shot up since the show first aired in 2022.

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Wedding News: Wedding floral trends for 2024

Wedding floral trends for 2024

Bloom & Wild florist, Emma Forsey, presents a vision of floral enchantment that goes beyond the ordinary. From local blooms and wild meadows to bold colour clashes and the evolution of AI, here's what to come in 2024 for wedding blooms. Local flowers have been getting the love they deserve in the wedding scene, and it looks like they're going to be the go-to choice for UK weddings in 2024. More and more couples are valuing the eco-friendly element of homegrown blooms, appreciating the chance to support local flower growers. British flowers aren't just a trendy word anymore; they're becoming a significant and lasting part of the wedding flower industry.

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Wedding News: From casual to formal, here’s how to plan your picture-perfect engagement party

From casual to formal, here’s how to plan your picture-perfect engagement party

Firsty, congratulations! You're getting married! After a proposal, there are so many things to think about, but before preparing for the big day itself, an engagement party is a great way to share your exciting news and get your nearest and dearest together to celebrate. Pinterest trends1 revealed the largest peak in searches for 'engagement party ideas' were in January last year, now is the time to get the ball rolling and start planning for the prelude of the main event. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a lavish affair, party planning expert at Ginger Ray, Jess Martin, shares 10 tips for your celebration, no matter how big or small:

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Wedding News: That's so Fetch: 10 Ideas for the ultimate Mean Girls-themed hen party

That's so Fetch: 10 Ideas for the ultimate Mean Girls-themed hen party

It's time to channel your inner Regina George and party like it's October 3rd! To celebrate the release of the new Mean Girls movie on 19th January 2024, Fizzbox has the rundown on Mean Girls themed hen party ideas that are so fetch! In a world where wearing pink on Wednesdays isn't just a choice but a lifestyle, this is the ultimate way to celebrate your upcoming nuptials in style, whether you're an aspiring Spring Fling Queen or a Mathlete. So break out the Burn Book and dust off your Plastics-approved heels. Get in loser, we're going on a hen do!

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Wedding News: Celebrate Burns Night tonight at The Bradley Hare

Celebrate Burns Night tonight at The Bradley Hare

Celebrate Burns Night tonight at The Bradley Hare, a cosy country pub in Wiltshire. Celebrate the anniversary of Robert Burns' birth on the 25th of January 1759 with a celebratory dining experience. There's a cocktail special to kick off the evening - guests can quench their thirst with a Scottish Mule, made with Benromach, Drambuie, and orange bitters, topped with ginger beer. To accompany this, a six-course menu will be served with a dram of whisky (should guests desire). To start, there's cock-a-leekie soup with chicken consommé and bannock, followed by an Orkney scallop with traditional Cullen skink and pickled neeps. Succulent Venison tartare served with crispy kale, Scottish skirlie, and caviar is followed by roasted partridge with clapshot, haggis, baby neeps and jus.

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Wedding News: County Wedding Events coming to Stapleford Park, Leicestershire!

County Wedding Events coming to Stapleford Park, Leicestershire!

If you're newlyweds-to-be embarking on your wedding planning journey, pop along to the County Wedding Events wedding show at Stapleford Park, Leicestershire, for inspiration on Sunday 28th January 2024! A must-visit for all those that got engaged over the festive months, the event brings couples that are desperate for face-to-face wedding planning in touch with local professionals who are on hand to help plan the wedding day. From photographers to cake makers, musicians to florists you're sure to tick a lot off of your to-do list by attending one of our County Wedding Events.

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Wedding News: The wedding gifts couples in 2024 really want...

The wedding gifts couples in 2024 really want...

When it comes to wedding planning, there is so much to think about, the same goes for wedding gift lists & etiquette. Gifting Guru at The Wedding Shop, Liza Baucher, answers you everything you need to know about wedding registries... In short, we advise adding 2-3 gifts per wedding guest invited. Adding a variety of gifts to your wedding list caters to the differing budgets and preferences of your guests. It's a thoughtful approach to include a wide range of items, from smaller, more affordable pieces to a few higher-end gifts. The key is balance and variety. Typically, having slightly more gifts than the number of guests or households invited allows for enough choice without overwhelming your guests.

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Wedding News: Celebrate Burns Night at The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling

Celebrate Burns Night at The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling

Celebrate Burns Night with a Scottish feast and bagpipes at Adam Handling's The Loch & the Tyne in Old Windsor. Adam and co-chef proprietors, Steven Kerr and Jonny McNeil, have created a one-off, celebratory menu, available for dinner on Thursday 25th January alongside a selection of Burns Night cocktails including the whisky hiball, made from chamomile-infused scotch, citrus, honey, and ginger ale, or a smoky nail, which combines balvenie 12YO and laphroaig 10YO with cazcabel honey and angostura bitters. This Burns Night menu showcases exquisite Scottish flavours, using the very best of British produce, in keeping with The Loch & the Tyne's ethos of Sustainable, British, Luxury. The night will be a celebration of all things Caledonian and will be priced at £65 per person.

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Wedding News: Wedding ring trends 2024 according to Queensmith

Wedding ring trends 2024 according to Queensmith

Symbolising unconditional love, devotion and commitment, wedding rings represent the union of marriage between two people and unlike engagement rings, they are worn by both. Often, wedding rings tend to be more simple and minimalist, but there are still so many different choices you can make from the metal colour, style and bandwidth. As such, experts at engagement and wedding ring jeweller, Queensmith, have released exclusive internal data to help guide couples on what wedding rings will be popular in 2024.

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Wedding News: 2024 wedding trend: cocktails to serve at 70s-inspired weddings!

2024 wedding trend: cocktails to serve at 70s-inspired weddings!

Pinterest has launched its Pinterest Predicts report and '70s-inspired weddings are set to be huge in 2024, with searches for 'groovy wedding' increasing 170% and 'retro wedding theme' spiking 80%. Experts at NIO Cocktails have shared popular cocktails from the 1970s that you should serve at your retro wedding: "The era that brought us the rise of disco music, retro prints and bell bottom trousers also brought us a resurgence in classic cocktails and new ones, too! There were many cocktails that were popular in the 1970s and if you're wanting to throw the perfect '70s-inspired wedding, we'd definitely advise including our top three '70s cocktail picks in your wedding."

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Wedding News: Wedding Showcase to be held at The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Wedding Showcase to be held at The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel

On Sunday 25th February, The Langley in Buckinghamshire will host a complimentary Wedding Showcase from 11 am until 4 pm. This countryside retreat is hidden amidst 150 acres of secluded parkland offering the idyllic setting for an elegant wedding surrounded by a wealth of historical luxury. The showcase will allow visitors to meet the hotel's dedicated events team, enjoy a tour around the property and its expansive grounds and check out the stunning spa facilities. Couples will have the opportunity to speak with The Langley's hand-picked suppliers including bespoke wedding cake creator Ana Lewis, elite hair, make-up and beauty therapist MACH MGMT, bridal boutique owner Ellie Sanderson, and the floral design specialist team Lily's Flowers.

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Wedding News: 2024 food and drink trends predicted by the experts

2024 food and drink trends predicted by the experts

From flexitarianism and the rise of sharing plates, to higher demand for whiskies and the rise in under-loved species of fish; here, renowned chefs and drink experts predict what will be the food and drink trends to take 2024 by storm - inspiration for your big-day catering too, with so much choice it will be hard to pick your favourite trend!

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Wedding News: January Suite Deals available at The Vineyard in Berkshire

January Suite Deals available at The Vineyard in Berkshire

The Vineyard, a bucket list hotel for wine lovers in Newbury, Berkshire is offering stays from £199 for two. This January, guests are invited to experience suite deals starting from just £199 per room. The offer includes two hours of pure relaxation in the private spa facilities. There are 32 suites with an open-plan Atrium suite featuring a lounge area, a heavenly bathroom, and a balcony or French doors opening to the crisp Berkshire countryside. A restful night's sleep is guaranteed, followed by a leisurely late noon check-out. To start the day right, savour a cooked and continental breakfast. But, be quick – the suite deals are limited.

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Wedding News: Celebrate your wedding day with Niche Cocktails

Celebrate your wedding day with Niche Cocktails

If you want to serve amazing cocktails on the big day, then Niche Cocktails has you covered with its premium ready-to-drink canned cocktails. Perfect for kick-starting the celebrations, Niche Cocktails' range of all-natural cocktails taste just as good (if not better) than the ones you'd make from scratch, meaning that cocktail-loving couples can serve their favourite combos on their wedding day - why not enjoy your favourite tipples on your hen/stag or sten do too! Pre-mixed to ensure there's one less thing to worry about, you and your guests can enjoy a tasty tipple with Niche's delicious range that is so simple to serve. Each can can be poured straight into a glass or into a shaker with ice, allowing your guests more time for mingling.

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