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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.
Tastebuds at the ready - check out Freezecakes!
With wedding season looking set to be bigger than ever this summer; couples may have to think outside of the box when it comes to al fresco catering options. With social-distancing and outdoor settings looking to be a requirement this summer, then this new tantalising range of Freezecakes – the world's first scoopable frozen cheesecake served in a tub - will be a must-have at summer soirees. Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ, our mouths are watering just thinking about these heavenly delights so we're sure they'll be a hit with your big-day guests!... read more
Posted: 16 April 2021
Chef Adam Handling to open sustainable pub in Old Windsor
On 17th May, renowned chef Adam Handling will be opening his first ever venue outside of London - The Loch & The Tyne, a restaurant and pub with rooms in the pretty Old Windsor countryside.Following an unprecedented year for the hospitality industry, including the closure of two of his own restaurants, Adam is determined his group will bounce back from this long year of lockdowns with the opening of his first-ever pub. Adam intends to make this one of the most sustainable pubs in the UK, complete with luxury bedrooms for overnight stays.... read more
Posted: 15 April 2021
COVID hasn’t stopped the party
There are few words that we never thought we'd say so much in the last year: sanitiser, lockdown and masks are three that spring to mind! With traditional stag and hen dos off the agenda, it was time to get the thinking caps on and get creative: Zoom played a huge part, and so did.... face masks! Not the sort we're all now too familiar with, but the fun facemasks that always came out at parties and the only mask we really knew till the pandemic of 2020.... read more
Posted: 14 April 2021
Calling all newlyweds and nearlyweds - County Wedding Magazines need you!
As our wonderful world of weddings adapts to the new normal, eagerly looking to the roadmap ahead, County Wedding Magazines is here to share our readers' beautiful wedding days whatever the size of their guest list. From pre-Covid nuptials to post-lockdown micro-weddings, we want to feature them all, and we need your help! If you would like to see your wedding day featured across four entire pages of one of our magazines then please do get in touch following the link below.... read more
Posted: 13 April 2021
Escape to De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor from just £39.75pp
De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor is offering guests an overnight stay from £159 per room*, with children under 12 going free, including breakfast and a £25 voucher per adult to spend on food and drink. The offer is available to book now, with the hotel reopening from 17th May 2021. Guests can book with confidence with De Vere's flexible booking, cancellation and refund policies. De Vere is also donating 10% of the value of each direct bedroom booking, including VAT, to NHS Charities Together** which supports NHS staff and volunteers caring for COVID-19 patients.The entire family can enjoy the offer and the hotel is dog-friendly. For an additional cost of £30, doggie guests receive a bowl, bed, and delicious treats to enjoy throughout their stay. Guests can enjoy a stay in one of the newly refurbished suites in the Georgian mansion house, The White House, which offers a new luxurious, relaxed, and contemporary design, while retaining the estate's original 14th-century features, bringing the mansion house in line with De Vere's distinctly British aesthetic.... read more
Posted: 13 April 2021
Five ways a cohabiting agreement can protect your assets
Cohabiting couples who have had to postpone their big day due to the coronavirus pandemic can look to interesting insights from family law experts about how their rights differ as an unmarried couple who are living together, with shared assets and children.With an estimated four out of five weddings postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic*, many couples may be wondering what they can do to protect themselves if marriage is not possible at present.By entering into a marriage, couples with shared assets, homes and children gain automatic rights, which can be considered by a court in the event of a divorce or the unfortunate passing of a partner.Family law experts at JMP Solicitors suggest couples who have had to postpone their wedding, but want to protect shared assets, may consider a cohabiting agreement.A cohabiting agreement, sometimes known as a 'living together' agreement, can cover a number of issues to be considered in the event of a separation such as property, bills, pensions, children and material assets.... read more
Posted: 12 April 2021
Things to think about when gifting wedding money
As lockdown restrictions ease and the countdown to May 17th begins, couples will be eager to get their wedding plans back on track, so they can walk down the aisle to say those all-important words - 'I do'. The pandemic meant scores of couples had to postpone their big day and, for some, it meant cancelling altogether. Many will now be hoping they can get back to planning their celebrations. Although some couples may have been able to squirrel away more savings during lockdown, the cost of weddings, particularly as many may want bigger, more extravagant weddings after being apart from family and friends for so long, can run into the thousands. To help, parents, grandparents and other relatives may choose to gift money. Research from the Family Wealth Unlocked report by Prudential UK, found that one in six (16%) adults have received a financial gift to pay for their wedding. And this number could rise. For those considering or receiving a financial gift, Kirsty Anderson, Financial Planning Expert at Prudential UK shares four things couples should consider:... read more
Posted: 9 April 2021
Win a luxury hen do worth up to £3,950!
After such a tough 2020 with so many weddings and hen parties cancelled, we are all eagerly awaiting this summer for that light at the end of the tunnel.We are delighted to introduce you to Kymani, the tailor-made group glamping company. Kymani offers bespoke luxury getaways in a choice of rural location for brides looking for something that bit different. Each site can be hired out on an exclusive basis so that groups have the entire place to themselves for a really special private getaway – all which will be set up in a completely safe, socially-distanced way.What makes Kymani different from other glamping operators is the ability for groups of up to 40 people to hire the sites out exclusively allowing you and your hens to get away from it all whilst having the whole place to yourselves.... read more
Posted: 9 April 2021
Butterfly Occasions has launched with tailor-made wedding packages
Butterfly Occasions, an events company based in Swindon, Wiltshire has launched, covering weddings within 80 miles of Swindon. The team offer a one-stop solution, tailor-making wedding packages to suit each couple's requirements and budgets. The Coral, Ruby, Sapphire and Platinum packages including some, or all of, the following: balloons, a disco including karaoke and interactive quizzes, venue dressing including starlit backdrops, chair covers, sashes and flower walls, catering including buffets, hog roasts and dessert tables and entertainment for both adults and children.... read more
Posted: 8 April 2021
Something new, something borrowed, something...green!
Sustainable weddings don't mean compromising on style or having to spend more - and here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we couldn't agree more! Often the sustainable choice is the most tasteful and affordable. There are great ways you can reduce waste and reuse materials that not only make your wedding planet-friendly, but also unique and memorable. Here, North London Waste Authority has some top tips for a sustainable wedding which will certainly still be stylish and beautiful...... read more
Posted: 7 April 2021
Coworth Park in Berkshire unveil new accommodation
Dorchester Collection's Michelin-starred country house hotel and spa, Coworth Park, set in 240 acres of Berkshire parkland, unveils a new three-bedroom, private, stand-alone gatehouse cottage. It's the second cottage on-site along with the Dower House. Offering the ultimate staycation, North Lodge at Coworth Park has a private driveway, three spacious bedrooms, a lobby, dining room and kitchen where guests can cook for themselves or have a dedicated chef to cater for them. Guests can make use of the private garden with an outdoor dining area, perfect for summer barbecues and al fresco cocktails.... read more
Posted: 6 April 2021
2021’s biggest wedding flower trends
One of the biggest trends to emerge, and one like to stay is shopping local. Whether this is due to the Covid-19 crisis - either a response to flowers becoming harder to import or the pandemic inspiring people to support local businesses; or an overall trend of the UK becoming more environmentally conscious - is unclear, but what is clear is that supporting local is a great way to find unique and gorgeous flowers for your big day.Direct2florist has also revealed more trends to be inspired by....... read more
Posted: 5 April 2021
Five alternative ways to get married
Desperate to pledge your eternal vows to your betrothed, but plagued by uncertainty over when you'll be allowed to do it? It's hard to pin down a date for a 'traditional' wedding right now and although things are looking more positive, who knows where we'll be by summertime? There are, however, lots of ways to say: 'I do'. And not all have to involve a big party. Liz Taylor is a luxury wedding planner, and hospitality consultant, of over thirty years' experience. Here she shares just some of her alternative ways to celebrate getting married, which are so unique that you won't miss the grand party.... read more
Posted: 2 April 2021
Flowercard finds Cornwall and the Cotswolds are top six honeymoon destinations
With weddings now resuming, couples across the country are dreaming of their honeymoon destinations. New research from Flowercard reveals the most desired honeymoon destinations in the UK with Cornwall coming in second and the Cotswolds coming in sixth in the poll.With so many fantastic destinations around the UK, it's no surprise that newlyweds at home and abroad have been thinking about honeymooning on the British Isles. St. Ives has seen a 50% year-on-year increase while Devon and Cornwall are both up more than 30% year-on-year. Beauty spots in The Cotswolds have seen a 36.9% year-on-year increase.... read more
Posted: 1 April 2021
Celebrate wedding season with Marokka
After the excitement of a wedding invite dropping through your letter box - or via email for those tech-savvy couples - after thinking about what you're going to wear, next is thoughts of the gift list! At Marokka to celebrate all couples that can finally have their weddings again, whether planning something intimate or waiting until later on in the year for larger celebrations, its curated a selection of wedding day gifts you'll fall in love with. In keeping with Marokka's core values of collaboration and giving back, each range is the result of a partnership with another like-minded business as well as a promise to donate 10% of each sale to charity.... read more
Posted: 31 March 2021
Oxfordshire hairdresser Anne Veck speaks with Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Oxfordshire-based hairdresser Anne Veck took her seat at the (virtual) table for her first Cabinet office meeting earlier this month to discuss the state of play in the world of hairdressing and apprenticeships. The roundtable was led by Boris Johnson, senior Cabinet Ministers and other business leaders. Each participant was invited in turn to speak, and the topic given was what can Government learn from their experience in skills and training to help us Build Back Better from the pandemic? Anne tells us, "Organised by the Prime Minister's business team, this was an honour to participate in, an opening given to me by the British Beauty Council to represent the hairdressing voice on this topic."... read more
Posted: 30 March 2021
New wedding tablescapes from Setting Pretty
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we champion local wedding suppliers and think tying the knot close to home is also better for you, your loved ones and the planet! With abroad wedding looking uncertain for the next year or two, it's also another perfect reason to get married here in Blighty. Yes, you may not always have the sunnier weather, but why not bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your UK reception with this new range from Setting Pretty?... read more
Posted: 29 March 2021
How to avoid the 10 most common wedding planning bust-ups
With potentially nearly 200,000 couples planning wedding this year, that's a whole lot of hormones, stress and tension flying about - after all, planning a wedding can be one of the hardest (but also greatest) life experiences to go through. To capture what causes the strops, tantrums, tears and everything else in-between when planning a wedding, jewellers Queensmith surveyed 1,000 married women about the build-up to their special day - here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we can certainly relate to a few!... read more
Posted: 26 March 2021
Orwells restaurant near Henley offers The Easter Orwells Experience
The Easter Orwells Experience has launched from the talented team behind the much-loved restaurant in Henley-on-Thames. Four courses served with sourdough bread is on the menu for £55 per person and in other news for the establishment, Orwells Fish & Chip Friday is back for Good Friday, freshly cooked to take away from the restaurant. Expected to open on 19 May, Orwells is run by TV chefs Ryan and Liam who are regularly spotted on James Martin's Saturday Morning tv show. They've been delivering The Orwells Experience nationally throughout lockdown, consistently selling out and bringing their signature home-grown and sustainable approach to food lovers across the country.... read more
Posted: 25 March 2021
Wedding guidance changed again, for the better!
For those planning on tying the knot this year, it's understandable you're feeling unsure of when or where the big day can take place. The Government has recently updated the guidance, once again, for weddings, in particular what you can and can't do from April the 12th with regards to hosting the nuptials. Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we think this is a must-read, and it's also given us hope that the roadmap out of lockdown and the wedding industry will continue.... read more
Posted: 24 March 2021
Post-lockdown Brits most looking forward to attending weddings again!
2020's empty diaries belong well and truly in the bin; and although 2021 has been a bit of a write off too...pens at the ready...because from April 12th you can start putting dates in the diary again!From hair appointments, to weekends away, here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we're looking forward to it all; but research from Parkdean Resorts has discovered exactly what Brits are most looking forward to doing once lockdown eases and weddings feature high on the agenda.... read more
Posted: 24 March 2021
Monks' Barn in Hurley, Berkshire, has availability for summer weddings
Set in the riverside village of Hurley in Berkshire, between Marlow and Henley, Monks' Barn is a romantic 13th-century, Grade II listed medieval barn offering a unique venue for ceremonies, wedding receptions and parties. It's licensed for up to 150 guests for ceremonies and can seat up to 150 loved ones at receptions (when restrictions lift). The venue is extremely versatile with ceremonies and receptions taking place anywhere inside the building, with the added option of saying 'I do' under the stunning archway leading to the lawn. Couples can create a bespoke day with their choice of caterer, florist and furnishings and the venue has some availability still for weddings this summer.... read more
Posted: 23 March 2021
Engagement searches soar during lockdown
With the end of lockdown mapped out for us, engaged couples can finally start getting excited about being married surrounded by friends and family and planning the wedding of their dreams. But what effect did lockdown have on engagements? Research from Freemans found that lockdown may have brought couples closer together as engagement related searches are at an all-time high; and here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we think this summer is surely going to be the summer of love!... read more
Posted: 22 March 2021
New direction for luxury stationery company
Planning the big-day, especially for the second or third time for those that have had to postpone from 2020, can be a troublesome task. Wedding planning can be made a whole lot easier, and enjoyable, by investing in quality stationery pieces. Luxury brand Rollo London always provides a beautiful writing experience with stunning notebooks and follows strict eco guidelines to ensure that everything is sustainable and environmentally responsible. However, wanting to take its eco credentials one step further the brand has launched Repurposed by Rollo which, here at County Wedding Magazine HQ, we think will be a huge hit with conscientious nearlyweds.... read more
Posted: 19 March 2021
Berkshire-based make-up artist Paige Mary offers summer skincare advice
Paige Mary is a qualified make-up artist based in Berkshire specialising in natural make-up, enhancing clients' features creating a flawless, fresh glow. She is also a talented wedding photographer. We catch up with her to talk big-day beauty for summer brides after lockdown. She tells us, "When getting married during any season, there are a few insider tips that I must let you know about! When it comes to achieving an Insta-worthy base, apply powder frequently, using a brush for application to sweep away any unwanted shine and oil. This is especially important on a hot summer's day when it's easy for skin to look shiny.... read more
Posted: 18 March 2021