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All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
Laura Ashley The Tea Room offers Eat Out to Help Out Afternoon Tea for £10
Diners can enjoy afternoon tea for just £10 at Laura Ashley The Tea Room Burnham Beeches every Monday to Wednesday throughout August, with the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.... read more
Posted: 6 August 2020
Government announcement means we're still waiting for weddings...
After yet another 'pause' on our wedding industry, we now have to wait until the 15th August to hear about whether wedding receptions will get the go ahead again. However, this hasn't diminished our love of all-things wedding here at County Wedding Magazines HQ! Read on to find out from the team what they have missed about weddings this year...... read more
Posted: 4 August 2020
Get suited and booted at The Cotswold Tailor
We talk to Alexander Edwards, managing director of award-winning bespoke tailor and wedding suit hire business The Cotswold Tailor located in Oxfordshire about trends for weddings in 2021.... read more
Posted: 4 August 2020
Eat Out to Help Out with De Vere Beaumont Estate in Berkshire
1705 Restaurant & Bar at De Vere Beaumont Estate located in Windsor, Berkshire is offering guests 50 per cent off food every Monday to Wednesday throughout August as part of the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.... read more
Posted: 30 July 2020
New ethical homeware - a wedding gift list must-have
Sustainability, eco-friendly, ethically sourced are all key words of modern living and if we can make 'green' choices with our food and clothes, why not our homewares too? Check out the new gorgeous Ethical Homeware range from sojustshop.com... read more
Posted: 29 July 2020
We talk bridal dresses with David Ferriman from Blossom Bridal in Oxford
David Ferriman, owner of Blossom Bridal located in the heart of Witney in Oxford, tells us how the boutique is welcoming back brides-to-be and their bridal party. He says, "we have been looking after brides since 2007 and offer a fabulous collection of wedding gowns, with plus-size and curvy styles from couture designers available. Fabric choices include mikado, sumptuous silks and satins, soft chiffon and delicate lace, with Swarovski crystals, diamanté and pearl details helping transform your gown, for you to make that stunning entrance."... read more
Posted: 28 July 2020
Tying the knot and your finances
"Let's talk money!" That's something no one wants to hear in a relationship, it's an awkward conversation that every couple struggles to navigate - so always remember you're not alone. However, if you're tying the knot you really should make sure you're both financially secure and committed also.... read more
Posted: 27 July 2020
Making your relationship thrive after lockdown
Ensure your pre-wedding relationship gets back on track after lockdown with top marriage advice from relationship coach, Kate Nicolle who puts 'lockdown strain' down to basic transaction theory... read more
Posted: 24 July 2020
Anna McDonald bridal boutique in Oxfordshire talks dresses
Anna McDonald, owner of Anna McDonald Bridal located in Thame, Oxfordshire, tells us about her carefully selected collection of wedding dresses. She says, "Our selection has been inspired by the fashion trends and the needs of real brides, our collection offers the perfect wedding day look with stunning silhouettes, adorned necklines and high attention to detail. Each of our designers caters to a different bride through fabrication, design, styling and price point."... read more
Posted: 23 July 2020
Track and trace is the 'new norm' but safety must come first
As we're all adjusting to what is described as the 'new normal,' with the opening of hotels, venues and restaurants – all must-visit pre-wedding locations – leaving your details for tracking and tracing the virus will be essential. A new app, SafeVenues, promises to safely stores customers' details and can alert venues and individuals.... read more
Posted: 22 July 2020
I do and a celebration too – receptions are back!
And it's the news we've all been waiting for: wedding receptions are back! Following the Government announcement on Friday 17th July, receptions post-vows can now take place for a sit-down meal with up to 30 loved ones – yes 30 friends and family! Read on to find out more...... read more
Posted: 21 July 2020
Lillibrooke Manor in Maidenhead, Berkshire, set to host wedding fair
Lillibrooke Manor's next wedding fair is on Sunday 1st November 2020 from 11am until 3pm, operated by Berkshire Wedding Fairs. Entry is free and pre-registration is recommended at this Berkshire-based venue.... read more
Posted: 21 July 2020
Wed-min essentials from Rollo London
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we're avid stationery lovers so have been swooning over this new collection from Rollo London. Chic, sophisticated and a design that's truly timeless the range will make the perfect companion for those in the midst of wedding planning. The company's personalisation offering also means couples can gift these items to the bridal party!... read more
Posted: 20 July 2020
Princess Beatrice marries - in secret!
It's not often that Royal weddings with all the fanfare they normally bring to the nation are held in secret; however, Princess Beatrice has married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a private Windsor ceremony today which was attended by the Queen.... read more
Posted: 17 July 2020
A wedding gift list idea completely bespoke - yes please!
Nowadays, couples more than likely live together pre-nuptials so of course, have everything they need for the home making choosing a gift list rather tricky. With COVID19 curbing the popular honeymoon-donations gift, what can couples now look to ask for? Why not, ask for a gift for your home OF your home with a bespoke print from Kate Guy.... read more
Posted: 17 July 2020
Laura Ashley Hotels & Burnham Beeches Hotel awarded COVID Confident cert
Laura Ashley Hotels, Laura Ashley The Tea Room and the Burnham Beeches Hotel are among the first UK properties to have been awarded both the 'COVID Confident' certificate from The AA and the Quality in Tourism Safe, Clean & Legal accreditation to confirm the properties have the correct COVID safety measures in place.... read more
Posted: 16 July 2020
Fragrance your big day with the new Victoria Cator collection
They say that scent has the power to evoke memories so what better way to reminisce about your wedding day than to use candles and rooms sprays on the big day which you can later use at home too?! Following on from the success of her popular candle range, loved by the likes of Trinny Woodall and stocked in the prestigious Fortnum & Mason, interior designer Victoria Cator has launched a range of luxurious interior scents.... read more
Posted: 15 July 2020
Cliveden in Taplow, Berkshire, offers three nights for the price of two
Cliveden House and Spa located in the Berkshire village of Taplow is welcoming guests for short breaks with a complimentary one-night stay. Book for two nights and stay for three.... read more
Posted: 14 July 2020
How COVID-19 has affected holiday plans and preferences during 2020 and beyond
The Insurance Emporium, recently surveyed* over a thousand people across the UK during lockdown to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic had affected their holiday plans and preferences during 2020 and beyond. With holiday accommodation, including hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks, recently reopened in England what does this mean for minimoons, honeymoons and general pre- and post-wedding getaways.... read more
Posted: 13 July 2020
How to choose the right Champagne for your wedding - 7 top tips
Françoise Peretti, Director of Champagne Bureau UK and expert on all-things-Champagne, shares her secrets on how to find the right champagne for your price bracket..."It's official! From 4 July, weddings and civil partnerships have been given the greenlight. Following this exciting news, I'm sure many couples will once again be imagining and planning for the most joyous day of their lives, laying the groundwork behind the scenes to make sure everything is perfect for the new date. It's fair to say that at a time when we all need cheering up, no post-lockdown wedding would be complete without the popping of corks and toasts made with glasses of beautiful golden bubbles. But now more than ever brides and grooms to-be are likely to have budget at the forefront of mind. Here are my top tips on choosing the right champagne for you."... read more
Posted: 10 July 2020
Showing support for couples and the wedding industry
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we were waiting with bated breath for a change in wedding guidance after more than three months in lockdown; and when the time came with very little change, it's left many couples and wedding suppliers worried about the future – when will the guidelines be revised again?... read more
Posted: 9 July 2020
Missenden Abbey in the heart of the Chilterns offers summerhouse and seasonal marquee
Missenden Abbey in the heart of the Chilterns offers summerhouse and seasonal marquee. Set amidst 10 acres of picturesque grounds, this Medieval 12th-century venue also boasts a pond and a 500-year-old cedar tree – there are photo opportunities aplenty at this exclusive-use venue!... read more
Posted: 9 July 2020
Wedding celebrants support High Court case for legal recognition
Six couples are taking their case to the High Court on 7-8 July to take a landmark challenge over the legal recognition of humanist marriages; their case is being supported by humanist celebrants. Siân Jackson a celebrant, based in Neath, Wales commented, "Humanist ceremonies bring meaning, personality and depth to a non-religious ceremony in a way which is just not possible within the construct of a civil ceremony. Why shouldn't non-religious couples have the right to celebrate their union in a way that is significant to them, as religious couples do?"... read more
Posted: 8 July 2020
YTL Hotels, owners of Monkey Island Estate, launch honeymoon offer
YTL Hotels, owners of Monkey Island Estate located in Bray-on-Thames in Berkshire, launch honeymoon offer. After booking a wedding at the retreat (or at The Glasshouse in Edinburgh), YTL will treat newlyweds to a complimentary honeymoon in style to kickstart married life.... read more
Posted: 7 July 2020
Gift cards UK's most popular gift during lockdown
New research from the Gift Card & Voucher Association (GCVA) reveals that gift cards were the most popular gift purchased during lockdown, and with healthy and safety measures in place for a little longer yet, and the wedding scene not quite back to what it was before, the gift card could still be the best go-to option for gifting yet!... read more
Posted: 3 July 2020