Venue Showcase: Plas Dinam Country House

Plas Dinam Country House is a truly beautiful historic mansion set in the hills of Wales. Exclusive use, DIY, with amazing glass roof Stables for your evening party and exclusively yours for at least 2 days.

We talked to Louise Edmunds, the Wedding Coordinator at Plas Dinam Country House to find out more this unique and amazing venue, set at the foot of glorious Welsh hills with spectacular views

Tell us about yourself!

I am relatively new to the Wedding Industry but my previous experience was working in Hospitality in the UK and France. I have had a great summer with Plas Dinam as wedding coordinator, loved every minute of it, and can’t wait for next year. I am a big outdoor lover and when possible will be out running, mountain biking or trying new wild swimming spots. During the winter I try to fit in a ski trip, and get back out in the snow. A few years ago I also joined the Army Reserves, so throughout the year I spend a few weekends training with them. I am expecting my first child in a few weeks, so trying to get ready for the next life adventure!

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What drew you to the wedding world?

I absolutely love the creativity of the wedding world, and I was lucky enough to find a job at a venue that is unique in what it offers to couples as well as being a beautiful place to work. It is great to work with couples from day 1, from when we show them around to their wedding day. It is such an exciting time for them and all the positive energy is in abundant on the day, you can’t not be happy doing this job. I love to the see the flower creations, the food menu choices and especially the chosen wedding dress and outfits. Every wedding is different.

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What do you think makes Plas Dinam Country House unique?

It is a family business and we want every couple to make it their own. We encourage them to use all the grounds and space at Plas Dinam, from the beautiful glass roof stables to the tennis courts and the secret lake for wild swimming. It is like renting a big home for a family holiday as well as getting married at the same time. We have fire pits, a pizza oven and BBQ, to croquet on the lawn. There is plenty of space for the couples and guests to explore and really settle into the house for a few days. From Day 1 of showing the couples around our venue I work with them to help with the planning of their day. I am there on the day to make sure it all goes smoothly, they don’t have to think about anything, and just enjoy it.

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How do you get to know your couples before the big day?

I love getting to know the couples and their families, and we love to show them around as much as possible. I am always on hand via emails and zoom calls. We will do a planning meeting at Plas Dinam a few months prior to their wedding day so they get to look around a final time before coming back to get married. This can normally be combined with their food tastings which happens in the Stables, and is a great time for them to really feel like their wedding is happening.

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What do you think makes for the perfect wedding?

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Having all your friends and family together to celebrate.

What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Wedding planning is fun, please don’t stress over it. It will all come together on the day with our support.

What do you love about Bridebook?

Bridebook have been great throughout covid-19, thinking of new ways to advertise and help us, with monthly phone calls and assistance looking at our listing to make it couple friendly. Bridebook are a great way to start the planning process for your day.

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What’s the most memorable wedding you’ve had at Plas Dinam Country House?

The couples getting married make it memorable. Their personalities and their ideas that they put into the day really make it for me. Our first wedding in June this year was very memorable, they had postponed 3 times due to covid and we were so excited for them to be getting married. They were such a fun couple, they had great friends and family with good chat, and all loved to party.

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Why should a couple book Plas Dinam Country House?

So the couples can spend a few days with their friends and family staying in a large Country House, relaxing, eating, drinking and getting married. They have the whole grounds exclusively to themselves and a beautiful glass roof stables to hold their wedding meal and party. They can arrive and completely make it their own. No pressure from anyone, it is their day and they can have it how they want.

What’s the best photo spot at Plas Dinam Country House?

In the Wild Flower meadow or the old greenhouse

What part of your business are you most proud of?

All of it, we have a great team that work super hard to make sure everything is perfect.

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How do you feel technology is changing the industry?

We have seen the increase of virtual tours since covid-19, but it is a positive- being able to offer a tour over zoom from the couples comfort of their lounge has been wonderful. We have been able to give them a real view of the venue and grounds, they can ask all the questions and still come away wanting to book with us.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to couples that are currently struggling amidst the COVID-19 crisis?

It is super tough having to postpone or not know if it will go ahead, but we are on hand to support you. We can help with any suppliers, and assist in finding new dates. It is still your wedding day so we want it to be special, and being able to spend it with family and friends is so important. Do not take too much stress on, relax, and it will happen.

A huge thank you to Louise Edmunds for answering our questions. Check out Plas Dinam Country House on Bridebook!

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Venue Showcase: Tudor Barn Eltham

Tudor Barn Eltham is Set in acres of beautiful Instagrammable parkland and gardens, and dating back to 1525, the Tudor Barn is the perfect place for special celebrations. We’re ready to host your wedding.

We talked to Jade Hayward at Tudor Barn Eltham the to find out more about this hidden gem of a venue.

Tell us about yourself!

I have been in the wedding industry since I was 17 years old! Approaching 8 years now. I have a beautiful little girl who gave birth to during the pandemic and in my free time I love to design posters, birthday cards, photobooks as well as photography.

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What drew you to the wedding world?

Simply by chance! I worked in central london for 2 years and could no longer deal with the constant bad energy and the need to get everywhere 100 miles an hour! A friend of mine actually asked me to do some photography for her sons holy communion at Tudor Barn Eltham and I fell in love with the building. Such a beautiful little gem right around the corner from where I live.

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What do you think makes Tudor Barn Eltham unique?

I find some venues are like a conveyer belt whereby they just want 7 weddings a week sometimes more than 1 a day and that is just simply not what we are about. Tudor Barn Eltham is a family run business and each and every wedding is unique and becomes a part of history as Tudor Barn Eltham is the last remaining Tudor Barn in London dating back to 1525. We want to be a part of our couple’s planning process, we want to help them decide which table plans will work best, which colour schemes work beautifully with the barn and all the little bits in between. We have found this approach not only puts our couples minds at ease but makes what can be a very difficult planning process so much easier and dare I say it… lot’s of fun!! We want them to not only remember the big day but remember just how exciting it was to plan with our team.

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How do you get to know your couples before the big day?

Our events team offer 4 meetings with our clients, on the viewing we are able to understand who they are and what they want which really helps us begin our planning process, after they are invited to a tasting which again helps us understand what type of food and drinks they like and offer our advice to what we think could work for their big day. We then offer a planning meeting where the clients have access to their function sheet and it’s almost a step by step checklist of what they need to do, this allows us to understand exactly what they want from their big day in terms of decor, entertainment, timings etc and again we can focus in on these areas. Finally, at the final meeting we can look at all the tiny little details which we know our client’s would love to have as we have built a relationship with them for on average 9 – 18 months! On the day of the wedding we will know everything we need to know about our couples to ensure their day is perfect.

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What do you think makes for the perfect wedding?

I think everyone’s idea of perfect is unique and that’s what makes a wedding perfect, your own very unique, different ideas coming together to create a day that truly represents you and your partner.

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What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Be prepared for anything to happen! Sometimes the best things can come from it

What do you love about Bridebook?

How we can show off our venue as the unique wedding venue as it is with ease!

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What’s the most memorable wedding you’ve had at The Petersham Hotel?

We held a wedding a few years ago and the groom was a firefighter who actually attended the grenfell tower tragedy – he was a real life hero! Seeing him and his colleagues in their dress uniform’s it was truly something special.

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Why should a couple book Tudor Barn Eltham?

To become a part of history in a beautiful unique 16th century barn

What’s the best photo spot at Tudor Barn Eltham?

Within the stunning gardens by the Moat Bridge

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The staff

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How do you feel technology is changing the industry?

I feel that everything is becoming more digital! We totally expected this change and we are moving with it and taking it all in our stride! We will continue to have a personal 1 to 1 approach for some parts of the planning as we believe this is really important.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to couples that are currently struggling amidst the COVID-19 crisis?

Love conquers all! You will have your perfect day and your family will be so excited to be able to celebrate an amazing milestone in your life with you.

A huge thank you to Jade for answering our questions. Check out Tudor Barn Eltham on Bridebook!

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100+ Inspiring Love Quotes for Your Wedding Day

A wedding speech, or wedding message, should always be written from the heart and in your own words. However, if you’re struggling for some inspiration or your words are playing hard-to-get, there’s nothing wrong with taking a few snippets of genius from someone else. You can do this by infusing your speech or message with love quotes or wedding day quotes. 

Love and marriage quotes give ​​profound insights into the beauty and complexities of relationships. They add a touch of timeless wisdom and eloquence to your speech or message, acting as the cherry on top of the cake.

Ready for some inspiration? Check out this post of 110 love quotes for your wedding day. Whether you’re looking for some general love quotes, a heartwarming Disney quote, a quote from a song, or one from a specific book or film — we’ve got you covered.

What makes a good love quote?

A good love quote is anything that touches your heart. If it resonates with your love story, has a specific significance to you and your partner, or simply summarises how you feel perfectly, then it’s a good love quote. 

Our advice is to read lots of different love quotes from different sources. There will be one or two that fill your heart with love or just capture your feelings perfectly. You’ll know them when you read them, and they’re the ones you should pick. 

How can I incorporate quotes about love in my speech or message?

We recommend that you pepper love quotes into your wedding speech, vows, or readings. Due to the short nature of most quotes, they’re not suitable to take the place of wedding vows or readings like love poems can. However, you can sprinkle them throughout a pre-written wedding speech or vows.

Try opening or closing your wedding message with a quote for maximum impact. For example, you could end with something like: “Thank you for listening to my speech today. I’d like to sum everything up with the immortal words of Nicholas Sparks, ‘I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I’ve ever had’. Thank you.”

General love quotes

  1. “Love is friendship that has caught on fire” — Ann Lander
  2. “Love is a force more formidable than any other” — Barbara de Angelis
  3. “Love is bigger than a tsunami, stronger than any fear” — Bethany Hamilto
  4. “Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze” — Elinor Glyn
  5. “You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back” — Barbara de Angelis
  6. “To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven” — Karen Sunde
  7. “I love you” begins by I, but it ends up by you — Charles de Leusse
  8. “To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life” — Elizabeth Gilbert
  9. “For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love” — Carl Sagan
  10. “Our love cannot be measured, it just is” — John Paul Stevens

Inspirational love quotes

  1. “Where there is love there is life” — Mahatma Gandhi
  2. “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope” — Maya Angelou
  3. “Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song. At the touch of a lover, everyone becomes a poet” — Plato
  4. “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies” — Aristotle
  5. “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart” — Helen Keller
  6. “Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction” -— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  7. “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend” — Martin Luther King Jr.
  8. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other” — Audrey Hepburn
  9. “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive” — Dalai Lama
  10. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage” — Lao Tzu

Love quotes by famous people

  1. “I would rather spend one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone” — J.R.R. Tolkien
  2. “The real lover is a man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space” — Marilyn Monroe
  3. “You know it’s love when all you want is that person to be happy, even if you’re not part of their happiness” — Julia Roberts
  4. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other” — Audrey Hepburn
  5. “My blind eyes are desperately waiting for the sight of you” — Richard Burton, in a letter to Elizabeth Taylor
  6. “I would find you in any lifetime” — Kanye West
  7. “My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me” — Winston Churchill
  8. “I think the perfection of love is that it’s not perfect.” — Emma Stone
  9. “Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear” — John Lennon
  10. “Love is a verb. It’s an action requiring your involvement and your active participation” — John Legend

Love quotes from Disney films

  1. “I’d rather die tomorrow than live a hundred years without knowing you” — John Smith, Pocahontas
  2. “It’s there, I know it is, because when I look at you, I can feel it. And I look at you, and I’m home” — Dory, Finding Nemo
  3. “Some people are worth melting for” — Olaf, Frozen
  4. “All at once everything looks different, now that I see you” — Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, Tangled
  5. “People do crazy things when they’re in love.” — Meg, Hercules
  6. “You are my greatest adventure.” — Mr. Incredible, The Incredibles
  7. “To infinity and beyond!” — Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story
  8. “Love is not an emotion, it’s a choice” — Maui, Moana
  9. “I wouldn’t have nothing if I didn’t have you.” — Mike Wazowski, Monsters, Inc. 
  10. My dream wouldn’t be complete without you in it” – Princess Tiana, The Princess and the Frog

Love quotes from songs

  1. “Love is old, love is new. Love is all, love is you” — The Beatles, Because
  2. “With our love, we could save the world, if they only knew” — The Beatles, Within You Without You
  3. “I could make you happy, make your dreams come true. Nothing that I wouldn’t do. Go to the ends of the Earth for you” — Adele, Make You Feel My Love
  4. “You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to, you’re still the one I want for life” — Shania Twain, You’re Still The One
  5. “Cause all you need is love, love. Love is all you need” — The Beatles, Love Is All You Need
  6. “I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweetheart” — The Lumineers, Ho Hey
  7. “You’re the closest to heaven that I’ll ever be, and I don’t wanna go home right now.” — Goo Goo Dolls, Iris
  8. “Take my hand, take my whole life too, for I can’t help falling in love with you” — Elvis Presley, Can’t Help Falling in Love
  9. “You’re my end and my beginning, even when I lose, I’m winning” — John Legend, All of Me
  10. “And isn’t it just so pretty to think all along there was some invisible string tying you to me?” —  Taylor Swift, Invisible String

Love quotes from plays, theatre shows, and musicals 

  1. “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none” — William Shakespeare, All’s Well That Ends Well
  2. “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind”  — William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  3. “Say you’ll share with me one love, one lifetime. Let me lead you from your solitude. Say you need me with you, here beside you. Anywhere you go, let me go too” — The Phantom (Erik), The Phantom of the Opera
  4. “She loves me and to my amazement, I love it, knowing that she loves me” — Georg Nowack, She Loves Me
  5. “Tonight, tonight, I’ll see my love tonight. And for us, stars will stop where they are” — Tony, West Side Story
  6. “Love will stand when all else falls” — Moses, The Prince of Egypt
  7. “Love is like oxygen. Love is a many-splendored thing. Love lifts us up where we belong” — Christian, Moulin Rouge
  8. “I saw you and the world went away” — Tony, West Side Story
  9. “When someone needs you, you love them so” — Nancy, Oliver!
  10. “Can it be us and only us? And what came before won’t count anymore or matter” — Evan Hansen, Dear Evan Hansen

Love quotes from books

  1. “I wish you to know that you have been the last dream of my soul” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
  2. “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you” — A. A. Milne, Winnie The Pooh
  3. “I know I am in love with you because my reality is finally better than my dreams” — Dr. Seuss
  4. “You don’t love someone because they’re perfect, you love them in spite of the fact that they’re not” — Jodi Picoult, My Sister’s Keeper
  5. “I love her, and that’s the beginning and end of everything” — F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
  6. “I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once” — John Green, The Fault in Our Stars
  7. “I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I’ve ever had” — Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook
  8. “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same” — Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
  9. “You are my heart, my life, my one and only thought” — Arthur Conan Doyle, The White Company
  10. “Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone” — Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie

Love quotes from poetry

  1. “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides” — David Viscott
  2. “Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired” — Robert Frost
  3. “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
  4. “I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride” — Pablo Neruda
  5. “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk in my garden forever” — Alfred Lord Tennyson
  6. “Love is an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain it” — Rabindranath Tagore
  7. “You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars” — E.E. Cummings
  8. “If my lover were a comet hung in air, I would braid my leaping body in his hair” — Djuna Barnes
  9. “Love is not consolation. It is light” — Friedrich Nietzsche
  10. “Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation” — Rabindranath Tagore

Love quotes from films

  1. “You had me at ‘hello'” — Dorothy Boyd, Jerry Maguire
  2. “Storm clouds may gather and stars may collide, but I love you until the end of time” — Christian, Moulin Rouge
  3. “What I’m trying to say, very inarticulately, is that, um, in fact, perhaps despite appearances, I like you, very much. Just as you are” — Mark Darcy, Bridget Jones’s Diary
  4. “To me, you are perfect” — Mark, Love Actually
  5. “I’m not a smart man, but I know what love is” — Forrest Gump, Forrest Gump
  6. “I think I’d miss you even if we never met” — Kat Ellis, The Wedding Date
  7. “A marriage is a promise. With the ceremony and ring, you’re saying to one another, ‘Every experience I am going to have, I want to experience with you'” — Diane Keaton, The Big Wedding
  8. “You’re my air” — Dre, Brown Sugar
  9. “So it’s not gonna be easy. It’s gonna be really hard, and we’re gonna have to work at this every day. But I wanna do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever. You and me. Every day” — Noah Calhoun, The Notebook

Love quotes from TV shows

  1. “It’s you. It’s always been you” — Fitz Grant, Scandal
  2. “You make me happier than I ever thought I could be, and if you let me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you feel the same way” — Chandler Bing, Friends
  3. “You’re my one in five billion” — Fox Mulder, The X-Files
  4. “Some love stories aren’t epic novels. Some are short stories, but that doesn’t make them any less filled with love” — Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City
  5. “I love our story. Sure, it’s messy, but it’s the story that got us here” — Ted Mosby, How I Met Your Mother
  6. “I love you, in a really, really big pretend-to-like-your-taste-in-music, let-you-eat-the-last-piece-of-cheesecake, hold-a-radio-over-my-head-outside-your-window, unfortunate way that makes me hate you, love you” -— Meredith Grey, Grey’s Anatomy
  7. “I love you and I like you” — Leslie Knope, Parks and Recreation
  8. “I love you more than words, and I am a big fan of words” — Buffy Summers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  9. “You are the love of my life. Everything I have and everything I am is yours” — Chuck Bass, Gossip Girl
  10. “I love you even when you’re sick and look disgusting” — Jim Halpert, The Office

Love quotes from the Bible

  1. “We love because He first loved us” — 1 John 4:19
  2. “Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves” — Romans 12:10
  3. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs” — 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
  4. “Let all that you do be done in love” — 1 Corinthians 16:14
  5. “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins” — 1 Peter 4:8
  6. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgement: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love” — 1 John 4:16-18
  7. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love” — John 15:9-10
  8. Do everything in love” — 1 Corinthians 16:14
  9. Above all, be loving. This ties everything together perfectly” — Colossians 3:14
  10. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves” — Romans 12:9-10

The bottom line on wedding love quotes 

Love quotes are a timeless way to express your feelings and show your partner what your big day means to you. Or, if you’re a guest, they’re a lovely way to share well-wishes with the couple and inspire them about their marriage. 

Don’t think you’re being un-original or cliché by using these quotes. Instead, use them to inspire your wedding speech or message and connect your personal vows to a broader, shared understanding of love. Everyone loves hearing familiar quotes in a speech, and you could even use it as an inside joke with your new spouse or guests. For example, using a quote from your favourite book, film, or TV show will no doubt put a smile on their face. 

So, feel free to use love and marriage quotes in your wedding speech or message. Embrace the timeless nature of the phrases and pepper them throughout your speech or message like the seasoning in a good dish.

If you need some more guidance, read our post featuring 15 romantic and inspiring love poems, or browse our wedding speech examples to help you craft the perfect wedding speech. 

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24 Most Popular Wedding Flowers and their Meanings

Choosing wedding flowers can be tricky. If you are struggling to choose your flowers, it may be worth considering what the blooms mean.

To help you decide, we’ve picked out some popular wedding flowers and explained their meaning.

Rose

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The rose is a traditional wedding flower, so it couldn’t be left off this list!

Roses symbolise love, yet depending on their colour, other meanings come in too. Red roses symbolise love and desire, whereas white roses are purity and innocence.

Calla Lily

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Calla lilies came from Africa and are usually in season for spring or summer weddings.

Calla lilies have a mild fragrance and represent beauty. Bouquets made of only calla lilies are stunning, but they can be a sturdy support for other bouquets too.

Tulip

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Tulips are in season in spring, and so find their way into bouquets and venue décor up and down the country.

Like roses, tulips come in bold and beautiful colours, each with a different meaning. Red tulips symbolise a declaration of love that is perfect for your altar décor, and yellow mean sunshine.

Hydrangea

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Hydrangeas have large clusters of delicate petals and are a great way to add bulk to a bouquet.

The hydrangea can express gratitude, and so is ideal for bridesmaid bouquets.

Sweet Peas

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The sweet pea has a homey vibe, thanks to its rich scent and a range of tones to match with any wedding colour scheme.

This flower is a firm favourite and will be right at home in the bouquet of a bride planning a country wedding.

Peony

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Legend has it that Paeon, the Greek physician of the Gods, used a peony root to heal Pluto. Jealousy led to an attempt on Paeon’s life, and to save him, Pluto transformed him into a peony. This legend has led to the peony having a meaning of compassion.

Carnation

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Carnations fell out of favour, but they are making a comeback again in the bouquets of brides.

The humble carnation symbolises both love and pride. But avoid striped carnations as they can mean refusal!

Chrysanthemum

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Chrysanthemums represent optimism, joy, and a long life. These very meanings are what makes it a great addition to a bridal bouquet!

An added benefit of the chrysanthemum is that they are affordable and in great supply all year round.

Anemone

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The anemone is one of those flowers that can fit into a range of colour schemes. These flowers come in a range of shades, including purples, pinks, reds, and ivory.

Anemone comes from the Greek word for “windflower” and symbolises anticipation.

Daffodil

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Daffodils are vibrant and tell a tale of the coming of spring.

Beyond this, daffodils symbolise chivalry. A single daffodil means unrequited love, making it a great buttonhole for the groom.

Baby’s Breath

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The cloud-like petals of baby’s breath mean this bloom is a popular filler for bouquets and decor. The tiny white flowers can be used on their own in delicate flower crowns for your flower girls.

Baby’s breath symbolises innocence, and they are inexpensive all year round.

Delphinium

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Delphinium comes from the Greek word “delphis”, translating as dolphin. If you pluck a single flower from the tallest part of the plant, it looks like a dolphin leaping out.

These blooms have a subtle scent, and the purple colour looks at home in summer centrepieces.

Heather

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Heather flowers symbolise good luck and protection. Queen Victoria popularised the heather as meaning good luck in England. As a result, it is common to include a sprig of white heather in a bride’s bouquet for luck.

Anthurium

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Anthuriums symbolise hospitality, abundance, and happiness, which are perfect for your wedding day! Their delicate heart shape will fit right in with your bouquet.

These flowers come in vibrant shades, or, for a more subtle approach, you can opt for a delicate green bloom.

Cornflower

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Cornflowers symbolise prosperity and friendship. Cornflowers usually have a gorgeous blue hue, but they are also available in white or pink.

The subtle tones make them a great addition to bridal or bridesmaid bouquets.

Dahlia

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Dahlias are a perfect wedding flower. These blooms mean commitment and an ever-lasting bond, and their bold bloom is elegant too.

When they are in season, you cannot go wrong with adding dahlias to your bouquet.

Magnolia

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In Chinese culture, the magnolia tree symbolises purity and nobility. The blooms have been used for healing and are thought to have been around for 20 million years!

Today, the flower symbolises perseverance, dignity, and a love of nature.

Sunflower

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Sunflowers are a big, bold, and vibrant choice often used as a focal flower in a summer bouquet. The sunflower represents purity, adoration, and dedicated love.

The sunflower looks even better when paired with the delicate blooms of baby’s breath or daisies.

Freesia

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The delicate freesia represents innocence and thoughtfulness.

The freesia can add a dash of colour to a bouquet, both for brides and bridesmaids. The delicate blooms are available in yellow, ivory, purple, and a stunning burnt orange.

Daisy

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Daisies mean innocence and purity. We all remember playing outside when we were young and making daisy chains. The happy memories make them a great addition to a bouquet!

Gerbera

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The gerbera is a member of the daisy family, but it tends to be much bolder and brighter than its more delicate cousin.

The gerbera has rows of overlapping petals and are often found in bold and beautiful colours. Their colours and a name that means cheerfulness make this is a popular bouquet choice.

Lilac

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If your partner is your childhood sweetheart, lilac could be a great to your bridal bouquet. The delicate blooms of lilac come in purple and white, and they symbolise first love.

Local lilacs can be found in spring, but brides can usually get access to imported lilacs all year round.

Orchid

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The exotic beauty of the orchid makes it an in-demand addition to a bouquet. But, unless you are careful with your seasons, it can end up being quite expensive.

The orchid represents thoughtfulness and charm, adding a dramatic touch to your bouquet.

Zinnia

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Gardeners love the zinnia because it attracts butterflies. For couples, the gorgeous colours, and meaning of lasting affection is enough to seal the deal.

Opt for a bold touch by adding a bright orange steam to a centrepiece or add a statement bloom to a bouquet.

Happy planning!

Check out some of our other top tips to help you plan your wedding stress-free.

Venue Showcase: Woodlands Park

Woodlands Park is a magnificent mansion, set in beautiful landscaped grounds provides the perfect venue for your wedding reception. Frequented at the turn of the century by the then Prince of Wales and the famous actress Lillie Langtry, Woodlands Park continues to radiate a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

We talked to Cheyenne Crombie the Events Manager at Woodlands Park to find out more about this stunning venue.

Tell us about yourself!

I have worked at Woodlands for about 3 years now. I do not have any human children but I do have a fur baby called Duchess who is a cat and my best friend, I am a bit of a crazy cat lady. I enjoy travelling, I lived in Australia for a year on the Gold Coast and I also volunteered in South Africa at and elephant reserve which was incredible, highly recommend.

What drew you to the wedding world?

I have always loved customer service and weddings take that to a whole new level. There is nothing more exciting than planning a wedding day, it’s the best event to plan because the client is always excited and you can get excited with them and I love that. As weddings take a while to plan, I get a longer period of time to build a relationship with my couples so then it’s so rewarding to see the final event on the day.

What do you think makes Woodlands Park special?

I think the people we have here at Woodlands Park make our venue unique, they really care about delivering a flawless day for our couples so everyone’s attentiveness is amazing. Not to toot my own horn but I am a bit of a perfectionist and I think that is really important for couples as they know they will have someone who is going to ensure all the finer details are correct. I have to mention the building itself – the first sight of Woodlands Park is always a ‘wow’ moment. The venue is beautiful both inside and outside with extensive gardens and grounds. The history of the building is also something which our couples love to hear about, it dates back to 1885. Lastly, we do operate on a one bride policy because we believe that full attention should be solely on that wedding. Our focus for the day is to deliver a completely personal experience from the get go.

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How do you get to know your couples before the big day?

Nothing beats meeting people in person, it’s always nice to put a face to a name. With weddings I get to meet with my couples regularly but there are also lots and lots of emails and phone calls that go back and forth. I just try to make them a bit more relaxed as opposed to formal emails but it all depends on how my couples want to communicate. The first stage is upon enquiry from the couple, my response always mirrors their initial enquiry which is usually via email. At this point I will encourage couples to book an appointment straight away so I get to chat with them as early as possible. At the first appointment I run through all the most important information and show the couple around the wedding spaces. We will talk about package inclusions that are available or discuss a more bespoke package if that is what the couple prefer. Once we have agreed on all the details we will get everything signed off and provide the couple with their wedding handbook. I love this document as it details the timeline for planning and helps couples when thinking of things they need to do before the big day. It becomes their wedding bible! I will also invite my couples to visit their venue as much as possible by attending showcase events. This is so couples can come and see the rooms set up for inspiration. We post all of our showcase dates on Facebook. When it starts to get close to the date of the wedding the couple will attend their menu tasting and meet with the Chef to ensure everything is perfect for their wedding meal. Couples really enjoy this part as it’s a little preview of part of their day and they can even make a night of it by staying with us too.

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What do you think makes for the perfect wedding?

I think a lot of people forget that a wedding isn’t just about the partying, it is ultimately about the couple getting married and as long as you are able to do that surrounded by the people you love, you’ll have the best day! My best advice would be to make your day as personal as you want to – it’s a day all about you and it is a day where all the people you both love are celebrating you. The best weddings are the ones where everyone enjoys themselves so I tell my couples to try to keep things relaxed and not to over-plan and aim for a day that flows, even with the photos, moments captured are often the nicest.

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What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Most importantly, remember that it is your wedding day so choose the things that you like and which are important to you. And create a couple’s email address just for the wedding!! It will help you keep track of everything and allow you to keep your wedding planning in one place.

What do you love about Bridebook?

Many of our wedding couples find us via Bridebook. I think it’s great that this platform gives couples so much relevant information in a clear way but for me I think the reviews are really important. For us as venue it’s lovely to read such happy words from newlyweds and for potential couples I think it builds real excitement about their own day.

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What’s the most memorable wedding you’ve had at Woodlands Park?

This is a very hard question to answer as every wedding is completely different and they are all memorable in their own way. It’s not always the biggest weddings with lots of embellishments which are the most memorable – intimate and really special ceremonies can be very emotional, in a good way! One wedding that we are fond of was an Exclusive use wedding at Christmas time. The couple had a gingerbread house which was actually a replica of Woodlands Park and it almost filled a 5ft table! The wedding was a winter wonderland theme so this focal piece was a spectacular addition.

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Why should a couple book Woodlands Park?

There are plenty of reasons why Woodlands Park is an amazing wedding venue. We offer exclusive use which means you can take the whole hotel, the grounds, the bedrooms, the restaurant – everything – as your own for the duration of your wedding. We also offer non-exclusive options too so we are flexible to give couples the day they are dreaming of. We have a one wedding policy which means no other wedding will take place at the same time so couples can be sure they have our undivided attention on the day. The feedback we regularly receive from our wedding couples and their guests is that they experienced brilliant service from all staff. We pride ourselves on being a team of people who are professional and friendly which will make all the difference to your day. Plus we have great relationships with recommended suppliers which all our couples have access to. Not only that, the extensive ground and gardens provide an amazing backdrop for wedding photos during all seasons. Woodlands Park is located in Surrey so the surrounding countryside is spectacular. The venue is close to the M25 and airports which means guests who are travelling can reach the venue easily. All your guests are welcome to stay with us during the period of your wedding, whether that is the night before to be prepared for an early start or the night of your wedding.

What’s the best photo spot at Woodlands Park?

I will have to give an indoor and outdoor spot in order to cater for all seasons… The love seat swing in the garden which hangs from one of the large oak trees is beautiful for an intimate picture of the newlyweds. Inside, the Grand Hall balcony has our stained glass ceiling in the background and this is truly special to capture.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

I’m really proud to be a part of the Woodlands Park team and I believe the service we deliver as a team is impeccable. We all have a vital part to play in every wedding that takes place here and without everyone doing their bit it just would not be the same. Being part of a team of people who all love what they do and who are experts in their roles makes me proud.

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How do you feel technology is changing the industry?

I think the wedding industry has adapted alongside technology however I feel every venue or wedding professional experiences it differently. For our venue we find that couples still choose to visit the venue in person as they want to spend as much time here as possible. Virtual appointments are available and are key at certain times but nothing beats seeing something or someone in real life. We don’t currently instant message with our couples are we practice a more personal approach. Obviously technology has had the biggest impact online as couples are now able to search far and wide for venues in a really short space of time and watch online tours, read reviews and look through pictures on Instagram or Pinterest to make their own opinion on whether the venue is what they are looking for before even making an enquiry.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to couples that are currently struggling amidst the COVID-19 crisis?

Continue to plan your wedding! Don’t get disenchanted and push things to the sidelines if your date has been postponed. Time flies by and the last thing you want to do is rush when you get closer to the day. The process of planning a wedding can be stressful but it should be enjoyable and even though your wedding day may not be happening when you thought it would be you should still make the most of the process and focus on the good things that come with it.

A huge thank you to Cheyenne Crombie for answering our questions. Check out Woodlands Park on Bridebook!

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15 Fun Ideas To Spice Up Your Bridal Shower Plans

How you can make your bridal shower as memorable and enjoyable as the big day itself.

Planning a wedding is tricky business, but fortunately, Bridebook has you covered there!

However, with all of the focus on the big day, it can be easy to forget about the bridal shower. Deciding on activities can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. But fear not! We have some dazzling ideas that will suit your bridal shower, whatever the style of event you are planning.

Let’s dive in and take a closer look at some of the top bridal shower games and ideas.

Take It Outside

Outdoor bridal shower

With recent world events, safety is on everyone’s mind. So why not take your bridal shower outside and enjoy some fresh air? This could be as simple as erecting a small gazebo outside and decorating it to match your theme. Think fairy lights, outside games and dancing to get everyone in the party spirit – along with some nibbles and your favourite tipple of course!

Let’s get quizzical

Grab your besties and get quizzical! Disney nerd? Happy couple trivia? The options are endless with this bridal shower game and is one for guaranteed laughs. Simply appoint your quiz master beforehand, and watch out for everyone’s competitive streak. Our tip? Ask your guests to compile a few questions each for some extra fun. Make sure to stock up on prizes for the lucky winners, oh, and don’t forget a boobie prize!

Photo booth props

Everyone loves a photo shoot. Grab some props, a camera, your gal pals and snap the night away! You could theme your outfit choices for some great group shots or even add in some fun photo challenges, such as recreating famous portraits (we’ve tried this one and trust us, it can get wild!).

Provide old school disposable cameras or a Polaroid for guests to get snap happy with. A wonderful bonus of this type of bridal shower is the vast array of picture memories you’ll have to look back on after the event.

Create a date jar

Gather your guests and give them the chance to come up with their very own date ideas for your first year of marriage. A jar of any sort, paper and pens is all that’s needed to start this fun idea. After the wedding, you can enjoy some entertaining (and maybe a few risqué) date nights courtesy of your best pals.

Over or under game

A classic bridal shower game! Find out how well the guests know the Bride in the lead up to the wedding. Use statements like, ‘The couple met 5 years ago’ and decide if the correct answer is higher or lower. You might be surprised by some of the answers.

DIY cocktail bar

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Of course you could have a cocktail making session in your local bar, but why not bring the fun back to yours? Get guests talking by devising all sorts of wild and wacky concoctions all in the name of you! Incorporate some friendly competition with games, such as a blind tasting contest or ‘bride’s favourite cocktail’.

If you want to encourage some more sensible activities, you could work together to come up with a great tasting signature cocktail to be served on the wedding day itself. Don’t drink alcohol? Not a problem! Mocktails can be just as fun for the whole squad.

Whose memory game

This is a fun one and a fabulous icebreaker to use at the beginning of any bridal shower, particularly if you have guests coming that may not know each other. Get everyone to write down a memory they have of the Bride. After picking them from a jar, the bride reads them out to the group and guests can take turns guessing whose memory it is. Get ready for some funny and cringe worthy stories from the past!

Make a balloon arch

If you want a modern day team building experience, invite over the girls and get ready for a night of balloon arch making. You would be surprised how easy and satisfying it is to create some spectacular creations from balloons in your own home that can then be used as a superb photo backdrop.

For added bridal shower fun once the Prosecco starts to flow, you could try your hand a bit of balloon modelling too. Balloon dog anyone?!

Tea party theme

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Add some sophistication to your bridal shower by taking on a delightful tea party theme. Think tea and cake, finger sandwiches and scones served alongside beautiful china and rustic country style bunting.

Make flower crowns

A beautifully creative way to spend your bridal shower is by making your own flower crowns. Bring in an expert to coach you through the how tos or invest in some real or artificial flowers and wire and get crafting. We have even seen brides who are planning a festival style wedding create their own headpieces to wear for the special day itself.

Take a class

Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to sew, or get funky by learning a new dance routine. You could even spend your shower learning the art of life drawing (gulp!) whatever you decide on, taking a class surrounded by your friends is always a sure fire hit.

He said she said

Another bridal shower classic! Find out who said ‘I love you’ first or who is the better driver by getting your party to guess which half of the couple it is. Get the maid of honour to come up with the questions so the bride has to answer along with the guests too.

Karaoke queens

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Sing the night away next to your nearest and dearest with a spot of karaoke. This bridal shower idea is the ultimate girls’ night and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along by the end of the night.

DIY origami decorations

Get together and create some beautiful decorations to be used on your special day. You could use techniques like origami, calligraphy or needlework to create some super special decorations, favours and place cards. Not only will you save time and money by creating your own, your wedding day will be filled with even more reminders of the lead up to your wedding.

Happy planning!

While it’s easy to see how planning a bridal shower can be a little overwhelming at the start of your planning journey, these ideas make it easy to see how fun, budget friendly and inclusive your bridal shower can be with a little forward planning.

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Advice From The Experts: Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Photographer

Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the run-up to your big day. They’ll make your memories last forever – so you’ll want to make sure you find the person who’s going to capture your day perfectly. But with so many photographers, styles and packages out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve called in the experts to give you their advice on finding your perfect match!

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Damien Burcher Photography

Where should couples look for wedding photographers?

“Sites like Bridebook, where you can find loads of photographers under one roof, are really helpful. But try Google or Pinterest too. Search for terms your dream photographer might be using, such as ‘light and airy wedding photographer in London’ and see who pops up.”

Queen Bea Wedding Photography

“Search Google for “wedding photographers” and you’ll be shown more than ninety million results… so that’s probably not much use! Post on Facebook and ask, “Anyone recommend a wedding photographer?” It’ll probably be the most popular post you’ve ever made! Again, this isn’t much use – there’ll be hundreds of photographers to choose from. Instead, use the wedding industry itself, such as wedding shows, venue recommendations and online wedding industry leaders like Bridebook.”

John Price Wedding Photography

Andi Watson Photography

What can help couples make a decision between different wedding photographers?

“Look for a full day of wedding shots by your potential photographer. It’s easy to be impressed by one or two ‘wow shots’ – but if the rest of the day isn’t consistent, you may be disappointed. Always ask to see galleries of the full day, ideally with a wedding similar to yours: a winter wedding or a barn wedding, for example. Another major point to consider is their experience. Particularly if it’s a winter wedding or a rainy day, finding a photographer with experience and knowledge of darker locations is very beneficial. You shouldn’t have to miss out on anything because of the weather!”

Laura Rachel Wedding Photography

“If you prefer to meet people in person, go to a big wedding fair. You can suss out a photographer’s vibe and check out physical copies of their work. They’re also a lot of fun!”

Queen Bea Wedding Photography

What should couples avoid when booking a wedding photographer?

“Try not to penny-pinch when it comes to your photography budget as you always get what you pay for. The average price of an experienced wedding photographer is £1500. If you can’t afford the photographer you like, ask what this includes. You could ask to have fewer hours or to have digital images only. This will likely bring the price down and you still get to have a professional, well experienced photographer.”

John Price Wedding Photographer

John Price Photography

How can couples make sure they get every shot they want?

“A pre-wedding meeting is a must – approximately six to eight weeks before the wedding date. A good wedding photographer knows what the most important moments are, but this is your chance to mention anything you’re particularly after. There’s no way to specify every single image you’d like throughout the day, but most photographers love getting a list of family photos you’d like to have (including specific pairings of people).”

Paul Swift Photography

“Preparation! Don’t wait until the wedding day – or worse, afterwards! – to realise there was a key shot missed. Do your research and work with your photographer to create a group photo list and a list of any must-have shots. If there’s a special ring tied to the bouquet, tell your photographer! And ask your photographer if there’s enough time for all your requests – you don’t want to be rushing on your wedding day.”

Laura Rachel Photography

“We encourage our clients to create a Pinterest board of wedding photos they love. This way, we can see what style of image resonates with our couples and what’s important to them.”

Andi Watson Photography

How can camera-shy couples feel more comfortable being photographed?

“Have a pre-wedding shoot. On top of receiving a great set of images, a pre-wedding shoot is a great way to build trust and friendship between the couple and the photographer. The couple gets to experience what it’s like to be photographed together and become more comfortable being photographed. In turn, the photographer is also able to see the couple’s personalities and how they react to the camera. I really can’t recommend a pre-wedding shoot enough.”

Paul Swift Photography

“The engagement shoot is a great opportunity to get to know your photographer – which makes getting your photo taken far easier if you’re at all camera shy! – and it’s also a good time to walk about the venue together and discuss ideas.”

Andi Watson Photography

Queen Bea Photography

Do you have any other top tips for couples looking for a wedding photographer?

“Consider two photographers. Having a second shooter is getting more and more common in wedding photography. It’s takes a considerable amount of effort to photograph an entire wedding solo, so you might want to ask your favoured photographer if they can offer a second photographer too. The price of an additional photographer at your wedding will have a great return on investment as it allows your main photographer to really focus on quality while the second shooter can concentrate on grabbing candid shots.”

Paul Swift Photography

“Book the style of photography you want – not what’s trendy, what the photographer wants, what all your friends used or what your dad or auntie think you should have. If you want something less traditional, with more colour and fun, go for it! At the end of the day, it’s your wedding – and a day you don’t get to repeat. Don’t have any regrets!”

Queen Bea Photography

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The Current COVID Wedding Rules in England

UPDATED: 14th June 2021

N.B. The following applies to weddings in England only. We are expecting official confirmation from the government tomorrow which will be updated here.

Finally, we can give you the news that we’ve all been waiting for – big weddings are back! The government has announced today that while other restrictions will remain in place, weddings with more than 30 guests will be able to go ahead in England from 21st June! Your patience and resilience through all of this have been incredible and we are so excited to watch you celebrate, even if there will still be some more restrictions in place than we had hoped for.

We know it can be tricky to work out exactly what these restrictions are and what is just guidance, but hopefully, we can help. Below are the latest rules, as reported by the Deputy Political Editor at The Telegraph. This should give some additional clarity about what is and isn’t allowed from 21st June.

From June 21st:

Allowed:

  • Unlimited attendees at wedding ceremonies and receptions, so long as they can be accommodated in a COVID-secure way
  • Musical entertainment, with a group of up to six performers allowed inside, and up to 30 performers allowed outdoors
  • The wedding couple’s first dance
  • Speeches, with the Government guidance urging that these take place outdoors or in a well-ventilated area where possible. Public address systems, such as microphones are preferable to raised voices.
  • Cutting of the cake
  • Guestbooks and camera stations are allowed, however, contact should be minimised, with hand sanitisation stations encouraged before and after use

Not Allowed:

  • Indoor dancing
  • Stand up drinks receptions at outdoor or indoor wedding venues

Advised Against:

  • Dancing outdoors
  • Communal singing, which includes hymns
  • Reusable service booklets and devotional materials. Single-use alternatives that can be binned should be used instead
  • Cash donations, with alternative online giving encouraged instead

Obligatory:

  • Facemasks must be worn indoors during wedding ceremonies and receptions, except for when eating and drinking
  • Table service for food and drink, with no more than six guests per table
  • Risk assessments are mandatory for all wedding venues, as well as guests celebrating on private land if more than 30 people are attending

Make sure you download the Bridebook app and update your wedding location and date. This will ensure you get breaking news that is relevant to your wedding, whenever it is announced. To get the latest updates follow #whataboutweddings and The UK Wedding Taskforce on Instagram.

Venue Showcase: Elusive Locations (Kirtlington Polo Club & Leckhampstead Forest)

Elusive Locations presents Kirtlington Polo Club, an affordable all-inclusive wedding in a unique and breathtaking location with spectacular views over the Palladium Mansion, Oxford & Leckhampstead Forest, set in a serene ancient oak forest. It’s truly the perfect solution for couples wanting a peaceful, private wedding experience.

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Tell us a little bit about yourself

I’ve been working in events – I say the term loosely as it’s been mostly commercial events and festivals – for the past four years or so, and weddings the past 18 months. Elusive Locations is a venture that we’ve taken on in addition to a long standing luxury wedding company called Marble Private, which has been featured in Vogue for its stunning weddings (I know, epic right!). I’m currently a world-class plate spinner working for both of these wonderful wedding companies – but don’t worry, I’m not yet ‘wedding-ed’ out.

A bit more about me, I’m 23 living and working in London, and when I’m not at the office in Notting Hill or working from home, you can find me painting or reading in a park somewhere, or heading back home to the Cotswolds countryside to be with my family. My role at Elusive Locations is mostly marketing focused, but I will also be your first point of contact when you enquire with us, so do drop me a line and say hello!

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What drew you to the wedding world?

Weddings have always fascinated me, and I absolutely love how fast-paced and exciting the industry is. There’s a real passion amongst the wedding planners and suppliers I have had the pleasure of working with, and of course it’s one of the most rewarding jobs out there! Seeing happy couples say ‘I do’ is a true joy – especially now when so many have been postponed two or even three times. The first ‘wedding related’ job I ever did was actually as an assistant Wedding Florist – it was about 3 years ago – and it was my responsibility to hand the bride her bouquet. She literally burst into a flood of tears and the make up artist had only just finished her lashes! I remember thinking ‘this is such a cool job. I want to do more of this’

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What do you think makes Elusive Locations unique?

Elusive Locations was born in a time where venue hunting has become a challenging and exhausting job, so we’re attempting to cut through the noise with not just an affordable option, but an exclusive and undiscovered option. Our two venues – Kirtlington Polo Club in Oxfordshire, and Leckhampstead Forest in Buckinghamshire – are in previously unused spaces, hidden away in deep forests, and it’s there amongst the trees that you’ll find our enchanting wedding spaces. As I said earlier, our company has its roots in the wedding industry and our directors have won awards for their 15 years of experience, so these spaces are beautifully designed. Every little detail is meticulously thought out, and because both our venues are completely outdoors, there is a magical feel to them. Think of it like this: disco balls line the trees, festoon guides you to your huge private tent, and when you step inside there’s a stunning dancefloor, beautifully decorated tables, a bar filled with only the fizziest of champagne, and the smell of seasonal flowers fills the air. We love the festival feel of an outdoor celebration, and we’ve brought this to both our venues with an elegant, luxurious spin.

Added to this, we build special relationships with our clients by making sure the first step in our enquiry process is a phone call. We want to hear your vision, get to know you, and then personalise our venues to suit your needs. We know that no two clients are the same, and so we make sure to listen to your every need to personalise your day – for example at our Kirtlington venue, you can actually watch a game of Polo during your drinks reception, and the two teams can wear uniforms that are personalised to your couples names!

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How do you get to know your couples before the big day?

As mentioned, the first step in any consultation with us is a phone call. This is important because we want to get to know our couples personally and curate every wedding to suit them. Everything from the flower arrangements, tablescapes, firework displays, and cocktail choices can be completely personalised to represent our wonderful, unique clients. As part of our service offering, we provide a wedding planner on site for 5 days, making sure that the details are absolutely perfect for our couples, and we also make sure our caterers are in direct conversation with our couples so that the food and drink is exactly what they’re looking for. We’re currently running Open Days because we really want to get to know our clients personally, and we’re encouraging them to bring images, tell us their ideas, and get excited with us about their upcoming celebration!

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What do you think makes for the perfect wedding?

Details! The devil is truly in the details, and we’ve only learned this after 15 years of working in the wedding industry. Whether it’s as simple as providing polaroid cameras for guests to take pictures, which are then used as name places on tables, or whether its selecting seasonal and sustainable flowers that are handpicked by our floral team, there are endless opportunities to make the wedding unique and memorable for our couple. Both our venues have the catering tents, dancefloors and glamping rigged and ready to go all season, so what we do exceptionally well is add in the special extras to set the wheels in motion.

What’s the most memorable wedding you’ve had at Elusive Locations?

Part of our extensive service offering is music and booking curation, so on one occasion we had a client who absolutely loved pop star Mika – and what did we do? Secretly booked him in for a 2 hour set, and he did a sound test whilst the guests were eating in the adjacent tent, only to burst into song as desserts were being polished off! On another occasion, we used a field next to the venue to build a secret rave in the forest, where we led guests by Samba band to a dancefloor amongst the woods. They literally partied till 5am!

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Why should a couple book Elusive Locations?

We’ve hand selected our stunning venues in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire because of their enchanted and undiscovered feel. We know that stately homes and manor houses can be a charming place for a wedding, but hundreds of couples have walked through that threshold and got married before you. What we offer is a venue set in a unique location on the periphery of London; romantic and peaceful, and perfect for a couple who wants to fall in love with their surroundings as they say their special ‘I do’.

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What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Try to incorporate your personality into your wedding to give your guests – and you! – the most memorable experience. This day is all about your love for each other after all, and there are so many fun ways to bring that into your day. Our favourite example of this was a ‘food tour’ with all the places our couple had had a special moment – starting with pints of Guinness and oyster shucking, to wood fired pizza and wine tasting, and then a limoncello gift for guests before they depart.

What’s the best photo spot at Elusive Locations?

At Kirtlington, the best spot is undoubtedly at the top of the hill, looking out over the Palladium Mansion in Oxford on one side, and on the other the grounds designed by Capability Brown. It’s absolutely always a winner for our clients!

At Leckhampstead, it’s got to be in amongst the trees when they are lit up with disco balls, fibre optic lighting and candle orbs.

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What part of your business are you most proud of? 

I think what we’re all the most proud of is our collaborative approach. We all work together to create the most stunning experience for our clients, and with our suppliers and partners as well. We’ve handpicked local recommended suppliers – from florists, photographers, caterers and tech teams – and these wonderful people are truly some of the best in the business!

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How do you feel technology is changing the industry?

Zoom weddings were certainly an interesting thing to come out of the pandemic… whilst we love this adaptability and creativity, we’re thrilled that physical weddings and events can take place again in the coming months. We’re always putting human connection at the very centre of how we work, and this is most important at a wedding! Some of the technology we’d love to see prevail though is paperless invites – it’s an opportunity for our industry to become more eco-friendly and reduce waste.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to couples that are currently struggling amidst the COVID-19 crisis?

It sounds cliche, but take it one step at a time. Wedding planning can be super exhaustive at times, but this is what we’re here for! The whole idea is we’ll take the stress out of your day whilst keeping the fun and romance. Try not to get overwhelmed by an endless list of tasks and to-do’s, and instead allocate an hour a day to achieve one simple task. Stay organised, stay positive, and most importantly keep a really open line of communication with your suppliers and planners.

What do you love about Bridebook?

Right from the get go we’ve had amazing support from the Bridebook team, Kane especially. They’re always on the other end of emails to give a helping hand, and that’s been invaluable for us starting a business literally in the middle of a pandemic.

Are you looking to promote your beautiful venue to our community of couples? Contact our Venue Consultant team at [email protected]. Also, if you enjoyed this article, see more here.

10 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Videographer

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By David Christopher Photography

If you’ve decided you’re keen for a videographer, then let’s make sure you find one that is perfect for you. Like your photographer, they are going to be working in close proximity to you on one of the most important days of your life, so you want to make sure you like their style and them! Catching your wedding day on film is an amazing memento and one you will get teary over for years to come!  Before you hire one, let’s make sure you ask the right questions and find the best one for you…

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1) How long have you been filming weddings?

You will want to make sure that the person you hire is experienced enough to convey the atmosphere and emotions of the day on film – creating something Oscar worthy!

2) How would you describe your style?

Styles primarily divide into documentary (filming as the day unfolds) or cinematic (weaving the episodes of your wedding into a story). Both are absolutely great to look at, so choose whichever style you like best! Also discuss whether your video will be music based or dispersed with speech and wooping from guests – again this is completely your preference!

3) Have you worked with our photographer before?

Would you be open to meeting with them if not? The photographer and videographer work very closely on the wedding day and therefore need to get along and know how the other operates.

4) Have you worked at our reception venue before? If not, would you be up for visiting it with us – would this cost extra?

If your videographer is familiar with your wedding venue, they will know the best angles to film from and the best lighting opportunities.

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5) What kind of equipment do you use?

This may seem like a silly question if you don’t know a lot about cameras, however, this will give you an idea about how large the video equipment is, how the microphones will work and what sort of lighting the videographer intends to use.

6) How long do we have to wait to see the final result?

While you can get the raw footage, or the highlights video fairly soon after the wedding, the full film may take up to six months in editing, so make sure you’re happy with this.

7) What will the final result be?

One 10 minute video? Or a feature length with all of the full length speeches?

8) Can I choose the music for the film?

Many videographers are more than happy to do that, so have a discussion with them and have a list of favourite tunes at the ready. If they can’t use your exact song selection they might come up with great alternatives along the same vibe.

9) Who will own the copyright?

This is important as any additional copy will have to be paid for separately.

10) How many copies of the film do I get? And how much does it cost if we want to buy extras?

If you want to distribute the video to all your relatives abroad, you may want to find out how much an extra video costs before you make any promises!

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By Miki Photography

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The Latest COVID Wedding News

Update: The Times has reported that the government will (finally!) lift the 30-person limit on weddings, even if the easing of other lockdown restrictions is delayed beyond June 21.

We will be keeping you all up to date if there are any changes to the rollout of weddings, so you’ll never miss the latest news. Download the Bridebook app today so that you are first to hear of any changes to policy that may affect your wedding.

Whilst restrictions are set to end on the 21st of June, weddings are still likely to be a little different for the next couple of years. The “new normal” will probably still affect a few things at your wedding. And while there may be no major fixed rules, we want to give you some tips on how to navigate through the early days after restrictions end.

Below are our top tips for planning a post-COVID wedding.

1. Keep up to date with latest government restrictions

Firstly, make sure that you know the particular COVID rules in your given area. Remember that there are often slight differences in policy between England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Keep up to date with everything here.

Also, while the government has said that there won’t be different rules for different regions, this policy may change. Particularly, if pockets of the countries see mini-outbreaks. Again, make sure you know the rules for your wedding location and your hometown. This way you won’t get caught out with any last-minute changes.

2. Make contingency plans for guests coming from abroad

One thing that definitely won’t be back to normal straightaway on 21st June is international travel. With new variants and differing vaccination rates, some restrictions on travel are sure to remain for a while.

As a result, we recommend making some contingency plans for any guests who are planning to come from abroad. Keep up to date with which countries are on which lists (red, amber, green). This will ensure you know which guests may need to quarantine and who may need to order tests for early release from quarantine. 

Travel rules are likely to remain in flux for some time yet, so do think about how you will mitigate this. Will you still go ahead with some live streaming options? A lot of venues now have this capability so do ask ahead of time. Similarly, we have seen some couples use computer tablets at tables for guests who are abroad and can’t make it to the ceremony.

Have a chat with your partner and work out what will work for you and your day.

3. Check your honeymoon destination

Since travel restrictions are likely to continue, you will also need to keep an eye on the rules for your honeymoon destination. Again, keep up to date with the latest for your particular country at the government-specific site.

Know what the quarantine rules are so that you can book the required time off and make sure you have your tests done well in advance.

Remember to do the same if you are having your hen do or stag do abroad, particularly if your bridesmaids or groomsmen aren’t quite as on-the-ball as you.

4. Keep your guests feeling safe

Even when restrictions end, some guests may still be nervous. It has been a really tough 18 months and some people want to take things a bit more cautiously than others. And that’s fine.

Make sure you know which of your guests might need a little more reassurance in advance. You can then provide badges for people who want to signal to others that they would like to keep their distance a bit more. 

You could seat them nearer to open doors or windows to get more ventilation. Simply increasing the number of sanitisation stations around the venue can put some people at ease.

Similarly, if you are a bit nervous about having your wedding straight after restrictions end, let your guests know what you expect from them. This way there won’t be any surprises on the day.

5. Talk to your venue about their safety measures

The staff at wedding venues want you and your guests to feel as safe as possible on your big day.

Many venues now have protocols for making a venue more COVID-secure. This can include greater distancing at tables, one-way systems around the property, and increased ventilation. As we mentioned above, many also have the ability to livestream parts of the event.

Chat to your venue to let them know what things you need on your particular day and they are likely to be very accommodating.

6. Download the Bridebook app

The Bridebook app is where you can get the latest and most up to date news for weddings. If things change, this is where you’ll find out first.

Update your date and let us know where you’ve booked your venue. Then we can provide you with the most relevant information for your specific wedding date and location.

7. Have fun!

Restrictions are due to end on 21st June, so there should be no major rules at your wedding outside of travel restrictions. Instead, it will be up to you to find the right balance for you and your guests. But remember, it has been an incredibly tough 18 months and one that we know people can’t wait to put behind them. People have never been in bigger need of a great party. Your wedding will be a celebration that will live long in the memory. So be safe, but enjoy it! You deserve the best day of your life.

FAQs: The Latest Wedding Rules in England Explained

England is currently in Stage 3 of unlocking, but what does this actually mean for your wedding?

We know that navigating through all of these regulations can be really tricky, so we are here to help. Our team has reviewed the current government advice and pulled together a list of the top FAQs so you can double-check you’re following all the guidelines for your big day.

A summary of the current guidelines: Weddings and civil partnerships can take place either indoors or outdoors at a Covid secure venue from May 17th.  The reception can include a seated meal and entertainment. Ceremonies and receptions are allowed in private gardens but not inside private homes. Stage 3 is expected to last until 20th June.  

Who is included within the 30 people? Up to 30 people can attend the wedding reception, not including any working staff. This 30 does however include children of any age. 

What counts as a Covid-secure venue? A venue that has completed a COVID specific risk assessment. We recommend you talk to your local authority or venue to find out more. 

Do guests need to wear masks? Face coverings are required by law indoors across the UK. Therefore, masks must be worn throughout the ceremony with the exception of the couple and officiant. Guests can remove face coverings when eating or drinking. 

Do guests need to be socially distanced? There is no longer a requirement to seat guests at socially distanced tables. There is a ‘greater emphasis’ on personal responsibility and people are encouraged to ‘exercise caution’ where necessary. Ultimately, this decision will be up to you. 

Is live music allowed at the reception? Indoor performances can take place but outdoor performances are ‘preferable’. Professional performers should make sure they adhere to the Performing Arts Guidance. Amateur choirs, bands and musicians can perform in a group of up to 6 indoors and up to 30 outdoors. 

Can there be dancing? Dancing is ‘advised against’ except for the couple’s first dance and dance floors must remain closed. Any close contact is deemed a personal choice. 

Is congregational singing allowed?  Communal singing should not take place indoors or outdoors at Step 3.

What counts as outdoors? An outdoor reception can be partially sheltered, however, 50% of the walled area must remain open. 

Can there be more than 6 guests at each table? This is down to a personal choice, but we recommend you check in with those attending, especially if some of your guests are vulnerable. 

Is confetti allowed? Confetti isn’t specifically mentioned in the guidance. However, activities such as cake cutting and game playing can take place provided appropriate measures are in place. There is much more detail within the document for specific cultural and religious features. We recommend you read up on this for more detail. 

Can we have features such as guest books and photo booths? As above, these are allowed but appropriate measures are encouraged, for example, adding multiple hand sanitisation stations.

Can we have a drinks reception? A standing drinks reception cannot take place. In line with the current guidance, food and drink must be ordered and consumed whilst seated. 

Are we allowed to stay overnight? In Step 3 of the roadmap, hotels are allowed to be open. Provided that your venue is legally allowed to be open during this step, you will be able to stay overnight.

What is next for weddings? 

We are so excited for champagne to be flowing, cakes to be cut and cheesy tunes to be pumping. The end of these restrictions is so near and we can’t wait to watch you (finally!) have your moment. We know how tough it’s been to watch your original date pass by, but your day is so close and trust us, it’ll be worth every second of the waiting. 

Here at Bridebook, we are pretty positive that restriction-free weddings will be allowed after June 21st. With the roadmap going according to plan and a strong vaccination rollout, we feel incredibly confident that you’ll be able to say “I do” in the way you dreamed of very soon. Keep your eyes peeled for new information, we promise we’ll update you as soon as we can.

Download the Bridebook iOS app here, if you haven’t already for our latest COVID updates. For Android, download the app here.

Wedding Suppliers Terms & Conditions

1.            About us

1.1         The Bridebook website and mobile application (together the “Bridebook Platform”) is owned, operated and managed by Bridebook Limited (“Bridebook”, “we”, “us” and “our”). We are a limited company, registered in England and Wales with company number 09190872, and whose registered office is at 43 Manchester Street, London, W1U 7LP. Our VAT registration number is GB 204 9275 15.

2.            Our contract with you

2.1          These are the terms and conditions (“Terms”) on which we provide you with a licence to use the Bridebook Platform and which constitute the contract between you and us regarding your use of the Bridebook Platform and any text, images, descriptions, pricing, reviews, messages, files, videos, 360° images and videos, logos and photographs that are incorporated into and form part of the Bridebook Platform (“Platform Content”).

2.2          With the exception of any separate agreement we may enter into with you in accordance with clause 5.2, the Terms constitute the entire agreement between us in relation to your use of the Bridebook Platform. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any statement, promise, representation, assurance or warranty made or given by or on behalf of us which is not set out in these Terms and that you shall have no claim for innocent or negligent misrepresentation or negligent misstatement based on any statement in these Terms.

2.3          These Terms and our contract are made only in the English language. In the event of these Terms being translated, the English language version of these Terms shall prevail if there is a conflict.

2.4          By registering with us to use the Bridebook Platform and promote your Wedding Services to (and interact with Couples via) the Bridebook Platform (being a “Wedding Supplier”), you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

2.5          If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you are not permitted to use the Bridebook Platform in any way. You may only access and use the Bridebook Platform if you agree to all of the Terms.

3.            Revisions to the terms

3.1          The date of the current version of the Terms is set out above. At any time, for any reason and in our sole discretion, we may revise the Terms by providing you with no less than 15 days’ notice of the revision, if you have registered as a Wedding Supplier (unless the revision is necessary to enable us to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation or unless address it is necessary in light of an unforeseen and imminent danger related relating to fraud, malware, spam, data breaches or other cybersecurity risks, in either such case we make the revision without providing you with any prior notice). We will notify you of changes to the Terms by email or via the Bridebook Platform. 

3.2          Please check the Terms regularly to read any revisions we have made, as where we make only minor changes to the Terms we will not notify you. Any minor revisions that we make to the Terms are effective immediately and so are binding on your use of the Bridebook Platform when we publish the revised Terms on the Bridebook Platform.

3.3          Your continued use of the Bridebook Platform after we have revised the Terms indicates your consent to the revised Terms. 

3.4          If you do not agree with any revision to the Terms, you are not permitted to continue to use the Bridebook Platform in any way once they have taken effect.

4.            Registering to use the Bridebook Platform

4.1          To make full use of the Bridebook Platform and to use the Services you must register for an account as a Wedding Supplier, claim or input your Wedding Services and provide certain information about your business as set out in the registration process. You must only register as a Wedding Supplier in your capacity as acting wholly or mainly in the course of a business, trade or profession.

4.2          The information that you provide when registering and all other information, photographs and content that you upload to, generate or create when using the Bridebook Platform whether relating to your Wedding Services or otherwise (including descriptions, photographs, pricing, 360° images and videos, messages, files etc.) will be together referred to in these Terms as “Supplier Content”. Please see clause 11 for the rights that you grant us when uploading Supplier Content to the Bridebook Platform.

4.3          You are fully responsible for all Supplier Content and must ensure that all Supplier Content is accurate and complete and is kept current and up-to-date whilst you continue to use the Bridebook Platform and the Services. You must contact us promptly to inform us of any changes to this information. If you are uploading Supplier Content on behalf of the Wedding Supplier (i.e. where you are an employee of or consultant engaged by the Wedding Supplier) you warrant that you have the necessary rights and authority to upload the Supplier Content and to bind the Wedding Supplier in question.

4.4          Where you register for an account on the Bridebook Platform, you must create a username and password.  Only you may use these details.  Sharing your username or password with any other person is strictly prohibited.  Accordingly, you agree to:

  • (a) maintain the security of your username and password and be fully responsible for all use of the Bridebook Platform made using the same;
  • (b) immediately notify us if you suspect or become aware of any unauthorised use of your username or password or any other breach of the Bridebook Platform’s security by sending an email giving details of the unauthorised use or other breach to [email protected];
  • (c) ensure that you close or log out of the Bridebook Platform at the end of each session;
  • (d) only maintain one account on the Bridebook Platform at any time; and
  • (e) only operate a Bridebook Platform account in the identify of your business.

4.5          You are responsible for all use of the Bridebook Platform and any commitments made on your behalf, carried out under your account, using your login details.

4.6          Usernames and passwords are our property and we reserve the right to alter or replace them at any time in our sole discretion.

4.7          We reserve the right to disable your username and password and suspend your access to the Bridebook Platform at any time, if in our reasonable opinion you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these Terms.

5.            The Bridebook Platform, Bridebook Services and Rankings

5.1          The Bridebook Platform is an online platform via which you can list the various wedding services and arrangements that you provide (“Wedding Services”) as part of our directory, promote those Wedding Services to users of the Bridebook Platform (“Couples”) and interact with Couples (together “Services”).

5.2          We currently provide Wedding Suppliers with the ability to register for a free account on the Bridebook Platform. However, we also offer account types and privileges which you can pay to access and, in the future, we may charge fees for other features of the Bridebook Platform. Wherever fees are to be payable for your use of the Bridebook Platform, we will enter into a separate agreement with you in respect of any such fees.

5.3          We do not control the material submitted to the Bridebook Platform by you, any other Wedding Supplier or any Couple. In particular, we do not control the reviews that our Couples provide regarding Wedding Suppliers.

5.4          The order in which Wedding Suppliers are presented to Couples, when making a search via the Bridebook Platform, will be ranked. Rankings of Wedding Suppliers via the Bridebook Platform are based firstly on whether the Wedding Supplier is operating under a paid for or free account (with paid for accounts taking priority over free accounts). Thereafter, within the categories of paid for and free accounts, rankings will be based on the extent to which the Wedding Supplier actively uses the Bridebook Platform, with those Wedding Suppliers who are more active featuring higher in the rankings.

6.            Wedding services

6.1          We provide the Services so that you can promote your Wedding Services to Couples. However, we have no role in the sale of any Wedding Services and we will not be a party to any contract that you enter into with any Couple.

6.2          Whenever you make a sale of Wedding Services to a Couple you shall:

  • (a) record the booking of Wedding Services made by the Couple in the content management system, provided via the Bridebook Platform;
  • (b) ensure that the booking with the Couple incorporates a set of terms and conditions which clearly set out a contract for the sale of the Wedding Services between you and the Couple;
  • (c) make clear to the Couple that the Couple’s contract for the Wedding Services is with you and not include the name of Bridebook in that contract;
  • (d) not otherwise represent to any Couple that the Couple’s contract for the Wedding Services is with Bridebook.

6.3          Without prejudice to the foregoing, in relation to any Wedding Services that you promote via the Bridebook Platform, you warrant that:

  • (a) if you are a company, that you are the genuine owner of the Wedding Services that you upload to the Bridebook Platform or otherwise claim on the Bridebook Platform;
  • (b) if you are an individual (for example if you are an employee of or consultant engaged by the Wedding Supplier), that you have the necessary authority to register the Wedding Supplier concerned on the Bridebook Platform and/or to claim the relevant listing and profile;
  • (c) the Wedding Services shall be safe for occupation and use by Couples and all other third parties;
  • (d) the Wedding Services shall not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party;
  • (e) the Wedding Services shall be performed with the highest level of care, skill and diligence in accordance with best practice in your industry, profession or trade; and
  • (f) the Wedding Services shall comply with all applicable laws and shall satisfy any licensing and consent requirements applicable to the provision of the Wedding Services.

7.            Licence to use the Bridebook Platform

7.1          In consideration for you agreeing to comply with these Terms we grant you a royalty-free, non-exclusive, revocable, worldwide, non-transferable, non-sub licensable licence for the duration of these Terms to use the Bridebook Platform and the Platform Content for the sole purpose of receiving the Services.

7.2          Your right to use the Bridebook Platform is personal to you, you may not otherwise transfer the Bridebook Platform or your right to use the Bridebook Platform to anyone else for any reason.

8.            Accessing the Bridebook Platform

8.1          You are responsible for arranging technologies which you require to access the internet and the Bridebook Platform.

8.2          Access to the Bridebook Platform is permitted on a temporary basis. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue or change all or any part of the Bridebook Platform at any time, for any reason and in our sole discretion, without notice to you.

8.3          You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining an alternative means of communication with any Couple that interacts with you via the Bridebook Platform, so as not to be reliant on the availability of the Bridebook Platform and/or the Services.

8.4          You agree that you are responsible for all of your communications and interactions with us, other Wedding Suppliers and Couples through the Bridebook Platform.

9.            Restrictions on use of the bridebook platform and platform content

9.1          You must only use the Bridebook Platform and the Platform Content for:

  • (a) viewing them on a computer screen;
  • (b) printing one single copy of them to the extent strictly required in order to use the Services (and not further copying them);
  • (c) where (and only to the extent that) permission to download and store them is specifically granted in, downloading and storing the relevant Platform Content on the hard disk of your computer or portable media but not making any further transfer or copy of it; and
  • (d) where you are using our mobile application (“App”) you may:
    • (I) download our App onto a Device and view, use and display our App on the Device; and
    • (II) receive updates to the software code of our App via the relevant App Store that you downloaded our App from – these updates may incorporate corrections to bugs in our App.

9.2          You are only permitted to use the Bridebook Platform for the purposes of promoting your Wedding Services to Couples and interacting with Couples, as set out in these Terms. Unless you have requested and received our prior written consent or unless expressly permitted in these Terms, you shall not:

  • sub-licence, assign, share, sell, lease, grant a security interest in or otherwise transfer your right to use the Bridebook Platform;
  • store pages of or datasets from the Bridebook Platform or any Platform Content on a server or other storage device connected to a network or create an electronic database by systematically or otherwise downloading and storing any or all of the pages of the Bridebook Platform;
  • by any means scrape, extract, download, data mine, display, transmit, publish, upload or sell or offer for sale any part of the Bridebook Platform or Platform Content;
  • remove or change any Platform Content or interfere with the proper working of the Bridebook Platform or the servers on which it is hosted;
  • circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with the security-related features of the Bridebook Platform or features that: (a) prevent or restrict use or copying of any part of the Bridebook Platform; or (b) enforce limitations on use of the Bridebook Platform.
  • create a copy of the Bridebook Platform, Platform Content or a standalone website or platform which impersonates the Bridebook Platform;
  • attempt to access the database, user information, passwords or other records relating to the Bridebook Platform except in the normal course of using the Bridebook Platform;
  • attempt to modify, translate, adapt, edit, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, reconstruct or discover any source code or software programs used by Bridebook in connection with the Bridebook Platform, the Platform Content or the Services;
  • use any network monitoring or discovery software to determine the Bridebook Platform architecture or extract information about usage, individual Couple or Wedding Supplier identities; or
  • incorporate all or part of the Bridebook Platform into another service or website or make it available via framing or mirrors;

9.3          You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, us, our officers, directors and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities costs and/or expenses (including but not limited to reasonable legal fees) that we incur arising from:

  • (a) your misuse of the Bridebook Platform;
  • (b) your breach of these Terms;
  • (c) any claim that we may receive from any Couple(s) in relation to your Wedding Services;
  • (d) any breach of these terms by any person accessing the Bridebook Platform under your log-in details; or
  • (e) any claim that your use of the Bridebook Platform or your Supplier Content as provided to us caused damage to a third party or violated any third party right, including without limitation any intellectual property, property, or privacy right or is otherwise illegal or unlawful.

10.          The Bridebook Platform is for use by Couples and Wedding Suppliers only

10.1       We make the Bridebook Platform available for use by Couples and Wedding Suppliers only.

10.2       Companies, partnerships, and other entities or businesses providing or intending to provide a Similar Offeringto Bridebook, as well as their employees, agents, directors, or contractors, whether based in the UK or anywhere in the world, do not have permission to use or access the Bridebook Platform or Services for the purposes of establishing, offering, providing, improving or comparing the Similar Offering.

10.3       Any breach of this condition, without our prior written permission, will be a breach of these Terms and we reserve all rights in relation to such a breach, including to remove or refuse access and/or to suspend or disable profiles or accounts or to pursue legal action to protect our rights in the Bridebook Platform. 

10.4       A “Similar Offering” means the provision of online wedding planning tools, wedding supplier directories, or confusingly similar services to Bridebook, internationally or in the UK.

11.          Supplier Content

11.1       All Supplier Content will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary.

11.2       You retain all of your ownership rights in the Supplier Content, but by uploading or creating Supplier Content on the Bridebook Platform, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable licence for us to use the Supplier Content and all material embodied therein for any purposes including but not limited to:

  • (a) reproducing, distributing, modifying, publishing, translating, creating derivative works from, displaying and performing Your Content (in whole or part) and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media or technology in connection with the Services provided through the Bridebook Platform or to enable us to promote or develop our business;
  • (b) providing the Supplier Content to third parties including other users of the Bridebook Platform, our partners, advertisers and/or our sponsors to use the Supplier Content for their purposes;
  • (c) auditing/accounting purposes or as may be required by law;
  • (d) measuring and improving the Bridebook Platform and our related products and services; and
  • (e) in a form in which the Supplier Content is combined with data from other Couples or Wedding Suppliers, whether for own purposes or to provide services and data to third parties

11.3       In relation to the Supplier Content you:

  • (a) warrant that you are fully authorised and entitled to submit the Supplier Content to the Bridebook Platform, in respect of all rights in the work concerned, including ownership, copyright, moral rights, the rights of people, names, trademarks, designs or works of art depicted in the Supplier Content, and that no further permissions or conditions are required in order for us to use the Supplier Content including, for example, from any individual that may identified in any photograph that you upload;
  • (b) warrant that, where the Supplier Content consists of photographs, you have full permission to enter and reproduce the image of any person(s) featured in the photograph (if applicable). If a photograph Supplier Content contains an image of a minor (person under the age of 18) then you hereby confirm that you have obtained the consent of the minors’ parent or legal guardian;
  • (c) waive any moral rights that you may have in the Supplier Content
  • (d) warrant that the Supplier Content does not infringe the rights (including intellectual property rights) of any third party; and
  • (e) warrant that the Supplier Content is not unlawful, threatening, defamatory obscene, indecent, offensive pornographic, abusive, liable to incite racial hatred, discriminatory, menacing, scandalous, inflammatory, blasphemous, in breach of confidence or in breach of privacy and will not result in any civil or criminal claim being brought against us by a third party in any jurisdiction.

11.4       We reserve the right to:

  • (a) disclose your identity to any third party who is claiming that the Supplier Content constitutes a violation of their rights (including intellectual property rights); and
  • (b) remove any Supplier Content, at our sole discretion, without the need to give reasons.

12.          Intellectual property rights

12.1       All intellectual property rights in and to the Bridebook Platform and Platform Content are owned by and reserved to us or our licensors. All such rights are reserved exclusively to us and our licensors and save as expressly set out in the Terms, nothing in these Terms will serve to transfer from us to you any of our intellectual property rights or those of our licensors.

12.2       The Platform Content include all of our trademarks (whether registered or unregistered), graphics, logos, designs, page headers and button icons used and displayed on the Bridebook Platform.  You are not permitted to use any of the foregoing nor any similar or confusing versions in any way without our prior written consent.

12.3       In the event you print off, copy or store pages from the Bridebook Platform (only as permitted by these Terms), you must ensure that any copyright, trade mark or other intellectual property right notices contained in the original content are reproduced.

12.4       We take the misappropriation of our intellectual property rights by any user or other third party seriously and will take steps to enforce our legal rights in the event we reasonably deem any such misappropriation has occurred through your use of the Services or otherwise on the Bridebook Platform.

13.          Disclaimer of warranties

13.1       We make the Bridebook Platform available to you on an “as is” basis, for your information only and subject to the restrictions and limitations set out the in the Terms.

13.2       To the fullest extent permitted by law, in respect of the Bridebook Platform, Platform Content and Services we disclaim, exclude and limit all warranties, of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, any warranty:

  • (a) of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement;
  • (b) that the Bridebook Platform, Platform Content or Services will meet your requirements;
  • (c) that you will receive any minimum number of enquiries or bookings from Couples;
  • (d) that any errors in the Bridebook Platform, Platform Content or Services will be corrected;
  • (e) that your use of the Bridebook Platform, Platform Content or Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free; or
  • (f) that the Bridebook Platform, Platform Content or Services will be free from bugs or viruses trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful; or
  • (g) that the results obtained from use of the Bridebook Platform, Platform Content or Services will be accurate or reliable.

14.          data

14.1       We will use any personal data you provide to us:

  • (a) to provide the Bridebook Platform or the Services;
  • (b) for the wider purposes set out in our Privacy Policy.

14.2       We will process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, the terms of which are incorporated into these Terms.

14.3       Where we provide personal data to each other relating to Couples, the below shall apply:

  • (a) For the purpose of these Terms:
    • (I) “Agreed Purpose”: Bridebook and the Wedding Supplier will share personal data for the purpose of Bridebook placing reservations with the Wedding Supplier, as its agent (where agreed); creating reports for analytics, business intelligence and business reporting; fraud prevention; responding to law enforcement requests; facilitating business asset transactions (which may extend to any mergers, acquisitions or asset sales); and otherwise complying with our obligations under this Agreement, our privacy policy and applicable laws;
    • (II) “Data Protection Legislation”: means all applicable data protection and privacy legislation and regulatory requirements in force from time to time which apply to you and/or us relating to the use of personal data, including (a) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation) including the recitals (“GDPR”) and any equivalent or implementing legislation; (b) the Data Protection Act 2018; (c) the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive 2002/58/EC (as updated by Directive 2009/136/EC); and (d) the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/2426) as amended, in each case including the guidance and codes of practice issued by the relevant data protection or supervisory authority and applicable to a party, and in each case as may be amended or superseded from time to time;
    • (III) “data controller”, “data processor”, “data subject”, “personal data” and “processing”: shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Data Protection Legislation
    • (IV) “Permitted Recipients” Bridebook and the Wedding Supplier, the employees of each, any third parties engaged to perform obligations in connection with these Terms;
    • (V) “Shared Personal Data”; the personal data to be shared between Bridebook and the Supplier including the first name, surname, e-mail address and other contact details of Couples.
  • (b) For the purposes of this clause 14, the data controller that is sharing Shared Personal Data with the other data controller shall be referred to as the “Sender” and the Controller receiving the Shared Personal Data (as defined below) shall be the “Recipient”.
  • (c) The Sender will disclose the Shared Personal Data to the Recipient to process strictly for the Agreed Purposes. 
  • (d) The Parties acknowledge that the Sender is a data controller of the Shared Personal Data it discloses to the Recipient, and that the Recipient will process the Shared Personal Data as a separate and independent data controller strictly for the Permitted Purpose. In no event will the Parties process the Shared Personal Data as joint controllers. 
  • (e) We shall both be individually and separately responsible for complying with the obligations that apply to each of each of us as an independent data controller under Data Protection Legislation. In particular (and without limitation):
    • (I) the Sender shall be responsible for complying with all necessary transparency and lawfulness requirements under Data Protection Legislation in order to disclose the Shared Personal Data to the Recipient to process for the Permitted Purpose; and
    • (II) the Recipient shall be separately and independently responsible for complying with Data Protection Legislation in respect of its processing of Shared Personal Data it receives from the Sender.
  • (f) The Recipient shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the Shared Personal Data from accidental or unlawful destruction and loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to the Shared Personal Data (a “Security Incident“). 
  • (g)  The Recipient may, at its election, appoint third party processors to process Shared Personal Data for the Agreed Purpose, provided that such processors:
    • (I) agree in writing to process Shared Personal Data in accordance with the Recipient ‘s documented instructions;
    • (II) implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect the Shared Personal Data against a Security Incident; and
    • (III) otherwise provide sufficient guarantees that they will process the Shared Personal Data in a manner that will meet the requirements of Data Protection Legislation.
  • (h) In the event that either we or you receive any correspondence, enquiry or complaint from a data subject, regulator or other third party (“Correspondence“) related to the disclosure of the Shared Personal Data by the Sender to the Recipient for the Agreed Purpose or processing of Shared Personal Data by the other, it shall promptly inform the other giving full details of the same, and we shall both cooperate reasonably and in good faith in order to respond to the Correspondence in accordance with any requirements under Data Protection Legislation.
  • (i) The Recipient shall not process any Shared Personal Data (nor permit any Shared Personal Data to be processed) in a territory outside of the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (“EEA“) unless it has taken such measures as are necessary to ensure the transfer is in compliance with Data Protection Legislation. 

14.4       In addition to personal data, Wedding Suppliers will also have access to such anonymised analytics as we make available from time to time relating to preferences, demand and average budgets of Couples. Access to such anonymised analytics will cease immediately upon the termination or suspension of your account in accordance with clause 18.

15.          limitation of liability

15.1       Nothing in the Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, or our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

15.2       We are not responsible for, and will not be liable to you, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with the Terms for any indirect, consequential or special loss or damage, even foreseeable, or for any loss of profits, loss of sales or revenues, loss of business or agreements, loss of goodwill, loss of reputation, loss of use or corruption of software,

15.3       Further, we are not responsible for, and will not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with:

  • (a) the use or inability to use the Bridebook Platform;
  • (b) the accuracy or completeness of the Supplier Material uploaded by you;
  • (c) for any use of the Bridebook Platform by you which is not in accordance with the Terms; or
  • (d) viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, distributed denial-of-service attack or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful to your assets due to your use of the Bridebook Platform.

15.4        Subject to clause 15.1, our aggregate liability to you for all claims howsoever arising out of or in connection with the Terms and/or use of the Bridebook Platform (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) in any twelve month period be limited to the greater of the sum of £100 or the fees paid to us under any separate agreement that we may enter into with you in accordance with clause 5.2 in the same twelve month period.

16.          Viruses and hacking

16.1       You must not misuse the Bridebook Platform by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Bridebook Platform, the server(s) on which the Bridebook Platform is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the Bridebook Platform. You must not attack the Bridebook Platform via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of service attack.

16.2       By breaching clause 16.1, you may be committing a criminal offence. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use our website will cease immediately.

17.          Linking to or from the Bridebook Platform

17.1       Links on the Bridebook Platform to third party websites are provided solely for your convenience and should not be interpreted as approval by us of those linked websites or information that you may obtain from them. We have not reviewed any such third party websites and we do not control or take any responsibility for their content or availability. We do not endorse or make any representations about any such third party websites or any material found thereon or any results that may be obtained from your use of the same. If you decide to access any such third party website, you do so entirely at your own risk.

17.2       You may link to the homepage of the Bridebook Platform only, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it and, on condition that you do not replicate the home page of the Bridebook Platform. In linking to the Bridebook Platform you must not:

  • (a) create a frame or any other browser or border environment around the Bridebook Platform;
  • (b) imply any endorsement, association or approval by us other than with written consent, or misrepresent your relationship with us;
  • (c) use any logos or trade marks displayed on the Bridebook Platform without our express written permission; or
  • (d) link from a website that is not owned by you.

17.3       You need our permission to link to certain parts or pages of the Bridebook Platform. You may link to other pages of the Bridebook Platform only with our prior written consent and subject always to the same conditions as set out in this clause 17.

17.4       We can withdraw permission to link to the Bridebook Platform. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

17.5       If you wish to make any use of the Platform Content on the Bridebook Platform other than that set out in these Terms, please address your request to [email protected].

18.          Termination

18.1       Without limiting any of our other rights, we may terminate these Terms and your use of the Bridebook Platform, or suspend your use of the Bridebook Platform, immediately by written notice to you if:

  • (a) we consider that you have committed a breach of these Terms;
  • (b) we consider that any Supplier Content is or may be false;
  • (c) we reasonably determine that you are not the authentic owner of (or are not properly authorised by the owner of) a Wedding Supplier business;
  • (d) we consider there is any other risk to the security or integrity of the Bridebook Platform, Platform Content or the Services;
  • (e) we believe there has been unauthorised access to the Bridebook Platform;
  • (f) we, at our sole discretion, decide to withdraw the Bridebook Platform (whether in whole or in part); or
  • (g) we have a legal or regulatory obligation imposed on us, which impacts our ability to provide the Bridebook Platform.

18.2       We may terminate these Terms and your use of the Bridebook Platform, or suspend your use of the Bridebook Platform for any reason at our sole discretion, provided that we have given you thirty (30) days’ written notice by email or via an electronic communication within the Bridebook Platform

18.3       We may discontinue licensing any of the Platform Content at any time in our sole discretion.

18.4       You can terminate these Terms by ceasing to use the Bridebook Platform, deleting your account and (if you have downloaded it) deleting or uninstalling our App from your device.

18.5       On termination of the Terms by you or us for any reason:

  • (a) all rights granted to you under these Terms cease;
  • (b) we may remove all of your Supplier Content from the Bridebook Platform or delete your account without any liability of any kind to you for such actions;
  • (c) you must cease all activities authorised by these Terms; and
  • (d) (if you have downloaded it) you must delete or remove our App from your device.

18.6       Termination of the Terms for any reason shall not affect the rights and obligations of you and us which have accrued due prior to the date of termination or expiration, including the right to claim damages as a result of a breach of this Terms.  We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to pursue all of our legal remedies in the event of a termination.

18.7       All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination of the Terms shall survive such termination, including but not limited to the following paragraphs: Intellectual Property Rights, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability. Your defence and indemnification obligation shall survive termination of the Terms.

19.          Complaints

19.1       If you have any complaint, regarding your use of the Bridebook Platform, please let us know so we can try to resolve it. Please note that any complaints relating to Couples must be directed to the relevant Couple directly. 

19.2       Please contact us using one of the following options:

  • (a) Via the Bridebook Platform.
  • (b) By email: [email protected].
  • (c) By post to: Bridebook Limited, 8th Floor, 45 Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 3LQ.

20.          Notices

20.1       You shall give any notice under the Terms to us at [email protected] we may give notice to you under the Terms by emailing the latest email address provided by you or by sending you a message via the Bridebook Platform and any such email or message shall be deemed effective at the time at which we send it.

21.          General

21.1       Assignment and transfer

  • (a) We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under the Terms to another entity but will always notify you by email or by posting a message on the Bridebook Platform if this happens.
  • (b) You may only assign or transfer your rights or your obligations under the Terms to another person if we agree in writing

21.2       Waiver. If we do not insist that you perform any of your obligations under the Terms, or if we do not enforce our rights against you, or if we delay in doing so, that will not mean that we have waived our rights against you or that you do not have to comply with those obligations. If we do waive any rights, we will only do so in writing, and that will not mean that we will automatically waive any right related to any later default by you.

21.3       Severance. If any provision or part-provision of these Terms is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision or part-provision shall be deemed deleted. Any modification to or deletion of a provision or part-provision under this clause 20.3 shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of these Terms

21.4       Third party rights. Noting in these Terms is intended to confer a benefit on or to be enforceable by any person who is not a party to the Terms (whether under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 or otherwise).

21.5       No partnership or agency. Nothing in the Terms shall be construed as constituting or evidencing any partnership, contract of employment or joint venture of any kind between you and us.  Neither party shall have authority to make any representation for or act as agent for or in the name or on behalf of another party in any way.

21.6       Force majeure. Neither you nor we are responsible to the other if you or we fail to comply with any part of these Terms, as a result of events beyond your or our reasonable control, (each a “Force Majeure Event“), provided that: (i) the party affected gives prompt notice in writing to the other party of such Force Majeure Event; and (ii) uses all reasonable endeavours to continue to perform its obligations under the Terms. If the Force Majeure Event continues for more than one month, the party not subject to the Force Majeure Event may terminate the Terms by notice in writing to the other party.

21.7       Entire Agreement. The Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us and supersede and extinguish all previous agreements, promises, assurances, warranties, representations and understandings between us and you, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of the Terms.

21.8       Governing law and jurisdiction. The Terms (and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it and any claim or dispute in relation to its formation) shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law. You and we each irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts over any claim or matter arising out of, under or in connection with the Terms (and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it and any claim or dispute in relation to its formation).

Venue Showcase: The Petersham Hotel

The Petersham Hotel boasts magnificent views of the River Thames and surrounding meadows. This historic hotel provides the most wonderful backdrop for an intimate wedding.

We talked to Terence Filipe-O’Neill, the Events Manager at The Petersham Hotel, to find out more about this stunning venue.

Tell us about yourself!

I have been in the wedding planning industry for 8 years at The Petersham Hotel. I live with my husband and dog Chica.

Venue Showcase: The Petersham Hotel

What drew you to the wedding world?

Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 29 years I take great pleasure in meeting couples and making their dreams come true.

An archway that is part of the building serves as a place for the ceremony.

What do you think makes The Petersham Hotel unique?

The location perched overlooking The River Thames. We also have a Portland Staircase perfect for wedding photos.

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How do you get to know your couples before the big day?

We meet in person at The Petersham over a coffee or a glass of bubbles and they will also be invited for a menu tasting where I meet and greet them.

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What do you think makes for the perfect wedding?

Being surrounded by your close family and friends to celebrate your love.

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What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Involve your significant other in the planning.

What do you love about Bridebook?

The dedicated team behind the scenes helping venues maximise their return.

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What’s the most memorable wedding you’ve had at The Petersham Hotel?

We had a Phantom of The Opera style wedding and the couple sang their vows.

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Why should a couple book The Petersham Hotel?

The Petersham has got a resounding reputation and every care is taken to guide the couples from enquiry stage through to the big day and beyond with an experienced team.

What’s the best photo spot at The Petersham Hotel?

On the Terrace overlooking The River Thames and the meadows.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The location and spectacular views.

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How do you feel technology is changing the industry?

Communication is made easier and more accessible by digital means.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to couples that are currently struggling amidst the COVID-19 crisis?

To be confident knowing that our wedding venue has their best interest at heart.

A huge thank you to Terence for answering our questions. Check out The Petersham Hotel on Bridebook!

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Venue Showcase: Ashmolean Museum

Set amongst the cityscape of Oxford’s dreaming spires, the Ashmolean Museum is a magnificent venue for your wedding, civil partnership or celebration.

A wedding venue like no other. Founded in 1683 the Ashmolean is the oldest public Museum in the world. Displaying half a million years of art and history, the spaces provide a stunning backdrop for a very special occasion. All our galleries are licenced which means we can offer intimate ceremonies at any time through to impressive evening receptions, dinners and dances combined with outstanding hospitality and entertainment.

Venue Showcase: Ashmolean Museum

Tell us a little bit about yourself

I love everything about weddings, and I am currently planning my own special day, so I can empathise with couples in a very real way. I realised my passion for event and wedding planning very early on when I helped four of my older siblings plan their weddings. Coming from an Asian cultural background I grew up surrounded by the excitement and buzz of large family gatherings and weddings, involving a series of celebratory events that can sometimes stretch out for a period of two weeks before the actual wedding day!

Weddings are such incredible events, from the moment we first connect with couples, to when they make their vows and onto the reception – there is just nothing like them.

What an emotional rollercoaster this past year has been! I have had to postpone our wedding date three times now and I know first-hand how overwhelming this feels. Not only have couples had to navigate through the financial implications on paid deposits, they’ve had all their enjoyment curtailed by all the stops and starts with (re)arranging. It also became very clear that couples were not only having to process their own emotions but were also having to manage questions and disappointment from families and friends.

In my spare time, I love to travel and read up on the latest archaeological discoveries! I studied Archaeology so any chance I get to visit and immerse myself into different cultures, I just have to grab it! I am a big foodie and I love experimenting with our in-house chefs on how we can push the boundaries to create an exceptional new culinary experience.

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What drew you to the wedding world?

My role at the Ashmolean combines two of my passions; history and delivering incredible bespoke events to each couple. When I moved back to the UK from Israel and had the opportunity to return to the museum it was a dream come true. I was in awe of the weddings hosted at the Ashmolean so when there was an opening in the team I jumped at the chance. To me there is something absolutely enchanting about getting married in a city like Oxford, so steeped in tradition, and there is something even more magical about getting married amongst half a million years of human history.

No two couples are the same and so none of the Ashmolean’s weddings are the same either. The team and I pride ourselves in carefully curating each wedding so it is a truly unique reflection of each couple. My favourite part of being a wedding event manager is getting to know the couple and finding elements from our enriching and stunning art and archaeology collections that can be incorporated to personalise their day. The team and I strive to carefully tailor each wedding so that guests feel every element is a reflection of the couple’s love story, from the galleries we use through to the catering that reflects their backgrounds, flavours and favourite dishes from their childhood.

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What do you think makes The Ashmolean Museum unique?

The Ashmolean is the oldest public museum in the world. Displaying half a million years of art and history, the spaces provide a stunning backdrop for a very special occasion. All our galleries are licensed which means we can offer intimate ceremonies at any time through to impressive evening receptions, dinners and dances combined with outstanding hospitality and entertainment.

What sets us above and beyond other venues is our exceptional attention to the guests’ experience. Our friendly and professional team of wedding event assistants have been trained to deliver the highest quality of customer service, so wedding guests feel special and well looked-after by our team during their time with us. The team are also knowledgeable about our world-class collections and are able to entertain guests on the incredible objects and pieces of art around them. They are great at revealing the sensational and fun or quirky facts not mentioned on the labels!

Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful times in a couple’s life. As the dedicated wedding manager, I work with the couple and their family to make the experience stress-free and enjoyable. I support them through the emotions they feel during the process and offer them my professional experience and practical guidance to help plan their special day.

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How do you get to know your couples before the big day?

The Ashmolean boasts a team of passionate and experienced event and wedding managers. They are dedicated to playing their part in making your wedding or celebration truly memorable.

We have regular meetings with our couples so we know what makes them tick; this is vital so we can ensure that weddings go smoothly. I cannot emphasise enough how important it is to listen to what couples envision for their day. It is only through listening that we are able to pick up on a common thread or theme and get to the heart of the emotion and aesthetics they are trying to portray for their day. Once we have that we can suggest creative ideas and themes that incorporate this beautifully.

My favourite part is getting to know the couple and their unique love story and weaving in galleries and collections that are relevant to their story. With a treasure trove of the most beautiful old master paintings and ancient objects we are spoiled with choice. For example, we had one couple where the groom had a Scottish background and the bride a Coptic Egyptian background. To make the day unique to them we incorporated a blessing ceremony in the Egyptian galleries followed by a bagpiper leading guests from the ceremony gallery, all the way up to the wedding breakfast via the museum’s impressive cascading staircase! We also worked closely with the couple to offer a tantalising menu that reflected the couple’s favourite Scottish and Egyptian dishes. In the past we have offered ‘night at the museum’ tours, taking guests to view collections from areas of the world the couple had travelled to.

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What do you think makes for the perfect wedding?

Chemistry. Chemistry between the couple of course, but also between the guests and all the different suppliers. There are so many moving parts that need to be on point on your special day and having suppliers that have great rapport with one another makes everything work smoothly.

Over the years we have developed relationships with trusted suppliers to support events at the museum. This means we can offer our clients a curated list of suppliers and creatives who share our values and meet our high standards. Their familiarity with our event spaces means they can work with your ideas and bring them to life in the museum.

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What’s the most memorable wedding you’ve had at Ashmolean Museum?

We had a couple where the groom’s family were from Germany and the bride’s were from Japan. Both families flew in for the occasion and arrived in the city of Oxford for the week of the wedding. As this was the first time many of the extended families had met, we thought what better way to introduce their guests to one another and ‘break the ice,’ than to host an informal rehearsal dinner in our rooftop dining room. We treated the group to a fun and engaging ‘night at the museum’ tour, incorporating highlights from our Germanic and Japanese collections. Later that week for the actual wedding day, both couples incorporated traditional wedding customs from both sides including having a Japanese tea ceremony in the museum’s very own Japanese tea house.

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Why should a couple book Ashmolean Museum?

The Ashmolean has been telling stories since 1683 and we want you to add yours to our collection. We understand that every wedding is different which is why our expert team are on hand to tailor your day. An experienced team supported by an exclusive catering partner and handpicked suppliers will bring your dream celebration to life. Whether you decide to make a grand entrance, have an intimate exchange of vows in the presence of a few loved ones, dine like royalty or party the night away, the Ashmolean offers the most magnificent backdrop to your occasion.

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What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Stay true and authentic to who you both are and trust your instinct! Just because something looks incredible and is currently in vogue doesn’t mean it is right for you. Each couple is different and what may suit one will not be appropriate for another. So, as much as someone tries to convince you that you ‘need’ a particular wedding item, theme, dress, flowers etc., remember to check in with yourself on whether that actually is your taste and a reflection of you. In a world of Instagram, Pinterest boards and wedding blogs, it is easy to get carried away with following the latest trend and before you know it, your wedding starts to look like someone else’s day. Social media platforms and blogs can be great to get a feel for what you resonate with and it’s fantastic to find wedding suppliers that match your tastes. It is also very easy to fall down an endless rabbit hole and lose a sense of what is most important about your special day. Which is the both of you, who you are and celebrating your love and commitment to one another, in a fashion that is true to your union.

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What’s the best photo spot at Ashmolean Museum?

The Forecourt – The imposing façade will not fail to impress your guests as they arrive at the museum. The iconic portico and neo classical architecture offer a fantastic opportunity for photographs. It’s also a great space for a welcome drinks reception on a summer evening and is one of the few historic venues in Oxford to permit biodegradable confetti outside. All under the watchful eye of the Greek god Apollo, who perches on the centre of the pediment of the entrance. It is only fitting that wedding guests are welcomed beneath a statue of Apollo as the western tradition of having a wedding band placed on the left hand ring finger came from the Romans, who inherited it from the ancient Greeks. This finger was referred to as Apollo’s finger as he was associated with marriage. The Greeks believed there was a vein that ran from this finger straight to the heart.

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What part of your business are you most proud of? 

Our ability to adapt. We were one of the first venues in the UK to be COVID-secure and offer hybrid weddings. Not only offering live streaming but embracing the challenges presented by social restrictions, looking at creative ways to work with suppliers and couples on how to re-imagine their wedding whilst keeping it special and memorable, within the guidelines.

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How do you feel technology is changing the industry?

It is a very innovative and exciting time to be an event professional and we love to be the first to incorporate new technologies to enhance our clients’ experience. At the Ashmolean we know how important your wedding is and understand that for many reasons some guests may not be able to be with you on the day. Now everyone can take part. We can help you to share this special time with your friends and family, wherever they are in the world. Our discrete and professional live streaming service is the perfect way to include all your loved ones and to ensure that they don’t miss a moment. They can join in the excitement and emotion as if they were with you in the room. The final bonus is that couples get a copy of the stream to keep forever; a wonderful way to save the memory of your perfect day! We have the experience, so leave it to us to arrange it with our technology partner.

Hybrid weddings are definitely here to stay! We have worked with our couples to consider how they can enhance the experience of their guests who are tuning into the live stream so they feel involved in the day. Our caterers can even arrange to send virtual guests a wedding meal, bottle of fizz or slice of wedding cake to enjoy during the ceremony to enhance their interaction with the couple and attending wedding guests, even sharing messages and photos with the couple live during the reception.

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What is the one piece of advice you would give to couples that are currently struggling amidst the COVID-19 crisis?

Keep the faith. The recent announcements on the easing of lockdown measures are very encouraging. As a bride-to-be I have experienced the stress, random panic attacks and the worry that important family members won’t be able to take part in the day, but I am hopeful that normality is coming back very soon.

It is very easy to get swept away with all the wedding planning and trying to make your wedding day reflect a certain vision you have always had. But it is important to remember that just because you always thought you wanted a certain type of wedding years ago, once you strip all of that back, the only thing that really matters is that you get to express your love and enduring commitment to the one you love.

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What do you love about Bridebook?

Bridebook have been fantastic to us – they named us as one of Britain’s top venues which gave a welcome boost to the team. Their account management has been second to none. Kane, who is our main contact, has been very supportive during this period.

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Final Comments

If you want to experience the magic that the Ashmolean has to offer, we would love to hear from you. We will also be hosting future virtual wedding fairs, where our most trusted and hand-picked wedding suppliers will be giving you their top tips when planning a wedding. Our first one was a huge success; you can watch the highlight video here.

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Suppliers: Wedding Hair Stylist: @oxfordshire_bridal_hair_|Wedding Make Up Artists: @phoebehaytermua|Wedding Gowns & Shoes: @Cotswoldfrockshopbridalgallery | Event Styling: @etiquetteeventstyling |Lighting: @tec_oxford |Wedding Cake: @cherrytreecakerie |Photographer: @mtstudio_weddings |Filmmaker/Videographer: @oojamaflick |Florist: @fabulousweddingflowers |Jewish Groom Wear: @Contemporary Judaica |Smashing the Glass Pouch: @smashingtheglass |Ketubah: @byLivandLuc | Celebrant: @perfectwordsceremonies

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Venue Showcase: St Mary’s London

This stunning Grade I listed venue boasts beautiful Georgian architecture, historic accents, and the best modern facilities, perfect for your wedding day. Ideal for couples planning a stylish and romantic central London wedding, just north of Oxford Street.

We talked to Charlotte, the Head of Events and Marketing at St Mary’s London, to find out more about this unique venue.

St Marys London Venue Showcase

Tell us about yourself!

Hi, my name is Charlotte and I have been with St Mary’s for the past 4 years where we have hosted hundreds of events! Outside of work I am an avid seamstress and made my own wedding dress as well as nine bridesmaids dresses – not to be recommended unless you have lots of patience and time on your hands! I am also a big fan of rabbits and have two house rabbits called Jack and Rose – a budding bunny romance.

What drew you to the wedding world?

Who doesn’t love a wedding? When I was at school I always dreamed about having a wedding dress boutique however, as a student I got working in the world of events and fell in love with it. I am able to combine my passion of organisation, people-personyness and creativity. The joy and romance of weddings makes them such a special day to be a part of. Being able to guide couples through planning their wedding in our stunning venue and watching it all come together is something magical and really special.

What do you think makes St Mary’s London unique?

Firstly, our location. We are bang in between Hyde Park and Regents Park, the perfect location for an iconic, London wedding. We have the perfect blend of a beautiful, classic space and the flexibility to transform into something that really reflects your personalities as a couple. Secondly, not only is the venue beautiful but you get to benefit from my years of my expertise. We have hosted many weddings over the years and I also got married at St Mary’s! I know exactly what it is like to be a bride with us and I use that experience to help you have an extra special day. Finally, we are a dry hire venue. What that means is that we don’t do ‘copy and paste’ weddings. You have the freedom to create the perfect day that reflects you, from the food to the decor and we, or our wedding planning partners, are here to offer guidance along the way. We are lucky enough to work with incredible people like Revelry Events who provide an award winning planning service.

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How do you get to know your couples before the big day?

Your site visit with us is where we really start getting to know you. We will sit down with a glass of prosecco together and talk about what matters to you. This helps us know how we can tailor our venue to you and help you get exactly what you want. Getting to know you and asking the right questions is incredibly important to us as we want every step of your wedding experience to be joyful and exciting.

An archway that is part of the building serves as a place for the ceremony.

What do you think makes for the perfect wedding?

Oodles of love! There can be so much pressure when you are trying to plan the perfect day, so having a team behind the scenes who love what they do and really connect with you makes such a big difference. Also, it can be so easy to get caught up in the details, but when it comes to the day everything melts into the background and being surrounded by those who love you is often what makes the magic.

What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Join Bridebook! I know you are probably thinking I am paid to say that but honestly, having something to guide you through the planning of such a momentous day will make such difference to how much you enjoy the experience. Take advantage of knowledge from friends who got married before you and always accept offers of help!

What do you love about Bridebook?

I came across Bridebook when I was planning my own wedding and I probably haven’t stopped singing their praises since. The team genuinely love weddings and I think that comes across on their app because they really have thought of everything and are constantly producing amazing, helpful content.

What’s the most memorable wedding you’ve had at St Mary’s London?

Each wedding is incredibly unique because they always reflect the couple. One of the most fun experiences was when the bride, who is a singer, got up and performed with her new husband on the stage and the whole crowd of guests got up and started dancing and cheering. It was so special!

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Why should a couple book St Mary’s London?

Our reviews from past couples probably answer this question better than we ever could. We always get the most amazing messages from our couples about how our beautiful venue and wonderful staff exceeded their expectations. We hope their words speak for themselves and give any couple reading this the confidence to book! We are also a Grade I listed venue and our gorgeous Georgian features mean that the space looks great before you have even begun decorating. St Mary’s was designed by the same architect as the facade of the British Museum which is always a fun talking point! Plus we were heavily featured in the popular film Last Christmas. It is always exciting knowing you’ve been in the same place as stars like Emma Thomson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding.

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What’s the best photo spot at St Mary’s London?

Because of our location there are so many, for example the Japanese Gardens at Regents Park are only five minutes away! If you want to stay on site though, the beautiful coloured stained glass windows on our balconies makes a wonderful romantic and ethereal photo spot.

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What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are a non-profit and everything we make goes back into the charitable work we do for our community. It makes me incredibly proud knowing the amazing things that our couples enable to happen, from homeless meals to a partnership with the local school. All our teams are so kind and knowledgeable and always give 100%. I am so proud to be a part of the team that creates magic not only for our couples but for our community too.

How do you feel technology is changing the industry?

Technology is such a big part of our lives and keeping up with the advances is something I have always found exciting. It is helping us so much because we can connect despite being miles apart. Over the summer my friend had a hybrid wedding and I was able to attend despite being in another country. So many couples have also been attending virtual viewings with us and it helps you get a really good sense of whether our stunning venue will be the fit for you. You also get to find out what I am really like, ask your questions and decide if we are people who you would really enjoy collaborating with.

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What is the one piece of advice you would give to couples that are currently struggling amidst the COVID-19 crisis?

Technology is such a big part of our lives and keeping up with the advances is something I have always found exciting. It is helping us so much because we can connect despite being miles apart. Over the summer my friend had a hybrid wedding and I was able to attend despite being in another country. So many couples have also been attending virtual viewings with us and it helps you get a really good sense of whether our stunning venue will be the fit for you. You also get to find out what I am really like, ask your questions and decide if we are people who you would really enjoy collaborating with.

A huge thank you to Charlotte for answering our questions. Check out St Mary’s London on Bridebook!

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Clare & Tim – Real Wedding (Rustic + Whimsical)

Clare & Tim - Real Wedding (Rustic + Whimsical)

Clare & Tim’s wedding included a unique bridal entrance via river boat to an intimate outdoors gazebo ceremony with a rustic flower theme and handmade touches. Hosted at Island Hall, Huntingdon.

Photographer: @chrisbolandweddings

Florist: Heather Adland | Catering: Chef Steven Kitchen @StevenKitchen1| Music: @pinklampweddings| Entertainment: Children’s entertainer – Benjamin Hasker | Cake Provider: @sarahseaman2504

Colours: Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, White & Neutral| Styles: Outdoor, Rustic, Vintage, Whimsical, Casual, Country & Natural

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Adam and his best man standing outside the wedding venue in their wedding suits
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Alexa & Andrew Riddle – Real Wedding (Classic + Elegant)

Alexa & Andrew Riddle - Real Wedding (Classic + Elegant)

A beautiful, classic and elegant wedding in a modern and quirky Manor House venue! Charlton Hall was the perfect setting for Alexa and Andrews gorgeous wedding set in the heart of Northumberland.

Florist: Floral Quarter | Videographer: Inspired Wedding Imagery | Wedding Dress Designer: YAP Bridal | Bridesmaid Dress Provider: Motee Maids|Cake Maker: Sweet Things Cakery | Decoration/Hire Provider: Great British Bash

Colours: Pink, White, Silver, Gold, Neutral, Patel, Sparkes & Balloons| Styles: Classic, Traditional, Modern, Whimsical, Formal, Neutral, Glamourous & Luxury

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Kate and Sam James – Real Wedding (Boho + Whimsical)

Kate and Sam James - Real Wedding (Boho + Whimsical)

Kate and Sam James’s stunningly romantic Spring wedding at Notley Abbey was simple yet unique. What makes this wedding special? We love the boho styling and romance that is shown so clearly in the photos.

Photographer: Samuel Docker

Florist: Daisy Ellen | Catering: Harper Weddings | Wedding Dress Designer: Jenny Packham | Bridesmaid Dress Provider: ASOS | Music: Guitarist – Park Life

Colours: Green, White & Neutrals| Styles: Classic, Outdoor, Boho, Luxury & Whimsical & Romantic

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Faye's father about to hug her on her wedding day
Adam and his best man standing outside the wedding venue in their wedding suits
Faye smiling on her wedding day
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Harriet Sharman and Jon Pegg – Real Wedding (Floral + Pastel)

Faye and Adam Hughes in the church getting married

Botleys Mansion hosted Harriet and Jon’s stunning pastel wedding. This Stately Home was the perfect fit for a classically glamorous couple. The decorations, flowers and dresses at this wedding oozed such style and elegance, we just had to share!

Photographer: Nick Rose

Florist: Fine Flowers | Catering: Harper Weddings | Videographer: Minty Slippers | Wedding Dress Designer: Galia Lahav | Bridesmaid Dress Provider: Portia and Scarlett | Music: Guitarist – Stephen Cornwell & Evening – Harper DJ| Entertainment: Magician – Unbelievable Magic & Fireworks – Illusion Fireworks | Cake Provider: Gifted Heart Cakes

Colours: Blush, White, Pastels & Rose Gold| Styles: Classic, Formal, Glamourous, Luxury & Elegant / Country, Casual & Natural 

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Harriet Sharman and Jon Pegg - Real Wedding (Floral + Pastel)
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