Here are a few easy ways in which wedding suppliers can offer couples a detailed and personalised experience online with very little effort required!The internet opens minds; that’s undoubtedly true. It provides answers to questions we’d once ponder but perhaps never resolve. It provides inspiration for pretty much everything we do – or could do. …
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Planning your engagement party will give you a taste of what it’s like to plan a big celebratory bash where you’re the centre of attention. The best part is, unlike with a wedding when there are certain traditions and processes you might follow, what you do for your engagement party is entirely up to you. …
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This guide shows you how to write wedding invitations and the key information you need to include.
Your engagement party is a wonderful opportunity for you and your loved ones to celebrate your recent engagement. Family and friends from up and down the country are likely to come, with some generous enough to give you and your new fiance a gift.You’ll no doubt express your thanks to everyone attending on the day …
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Stephen Jones OBE is one of the most iconic and influential milliners of all time. Based in London designing hats for A listers, Stephen’s achievements are endless, including curating the world famous ‘Hats’ exhibition at the V&A in 2009. Bridebook was fortunate enough to speak to Stephen Jones about two things we love: hats and …
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Don’t know what you should spend money on for your wedding? Well, luckily for you, Bridebook is home to the most powerful wedding budget planner available. Simply enter your total wedding funds, give us a few basic details, and in one click you’ll have your very own expert breakdown of your wedding costs. You’ll know exactly where …
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You’ve spent the past year, months, days being showered in bubbly, presents and celebrations! The wedding is over, you’re back from your honeymoon and your tan is starting to fade. Before settling straight into married life, there’s one thing left to do – thank you letters. While they may seem a bit overwhelming, it’s actually …
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We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the Winners and Highly Commended suppliers of the Bridebook.co.uk Wedding Awards 2017! With so many incredible and talented suppliers across our Bridebook family, picking the final winners was difficult to say the least. So we’d like to extend our sincerest warm wishes and thanks for all of those …
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A wedding card is more than just a kind gesture. A well-written and thoughtful wedding card acts as a treasured keepsake from the big day and can help you express your well-wishes for the happy couple. However, knowing what to write on a wedding card can be difficult. How do you condense the big feelings of …
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When planning your big day, the first impression you’ll make on your guests is through your wedding invitation. It sets the tone for your wedding and gives guests a glimpse into the style and theme of the event. This guide will delve deep into every aspect of wedding invitations: from design and etiquette to …
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Love is in the air, and it’s the happy couple’s big day. Maybe they’ve insisted on no gifts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get them a card, right?A wedding card is a lovely gesture that can sometimes mean more to the newlyweds than a physical gift. After all, they’ll be able to look back …
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With over 40% of engagements happening between Christmas and Valentine’s Day, the UK will be seeing Save the Dates and engagement party invitations flying across the country left right and centre. If you’re one of the lucky many to be sending Save the Dates then congratulations! But don’t let preparations daunt you: in perfect addition …
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on the achievements of female wedding business owners. Women have long played a prominent role in the wedding industry. From wedding planners and coordinators to wedding designers, photographers, florists, cakemakers, caterers, and more, women make up 80% of the wedding industry! Read the success stories, …
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Hidden wedding costs can sneak up on even the most diligent of couples. It’s easy to forget to check whether a supplier’s service charge is included, for example… Only to find out a week before your wedding that you need to cough up an extra few hundred pounds! Nightmare. So what should you look out …
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In recent years, wedding technology has advanced somewhat and we’re seeing pioneering businesses lead the way with innovative new ideas on how to make the wedding experience, even more, WOW for next-gen couples.This is largely in response to millennial couples expecting technology to play a big part in their wedding day (as well as in …
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Bridebook was lucky enough to have Bobbi Brown herself spill all her wedding beauty secrets…she reveals all below:No matter your age, bridal makeup should be special. On your wedding day, you should look like yourself at your most beautiful. However, it’s not a time to try a look that is very trendy or radically different …
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Quintessentially Weddings, planners of the world’s finest weddings, have gathered the most luxurious collection of wedding industry brands to participate in an utterly lavish wedding Atelier at the Dorchester Hotel. Clear your diary and plan to spend hours in the immersive event with ‘behind the scenes’ access to the finest designers, florists, jewellers, gastronomes and …
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We’d like to introduce all UK wedding suppliers to ultra violet purple – your Pantone colour of the year. Last year’s colour theme of the year was Greenery and we definitely saw a surge in brides and grooms opting for green decor and garland style floral installations. The Pantone colour of the year is always a …
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Want to know how much the average wedding costs this year? Introducing Bridebook’s UK Wedding Report 2024: our annual wedding industry study revealing year-on-year changes. This year was our biggest and best yet: we surveyed almost 6,000 married and engaged couples (2,000 more than 2023), representing a mix of regions and demographics, to find out …
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Whether you’re newly engaged or only a few weeks from your big day, we’re sure you’re imagining what your big day will look like. And that means thinking about decorations! Now, there are thousands of wedding decoration ideas to choose from that transform your venue into a real show-stopper. Here’s fifteen of our favourites to …
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