The Bridebook.co.uk Wedding Awards 2019

Working in the wedding industry is hard. Early mornings, even later nights. Swollen feet, increasing competition and ever-changing social media expectations. So why do we do it? We do it to create. We create moments, pieces of art, experiences, memories. We create MAGIC! The Bridebook Wedding Awards are a chance for us celebrate and honour … Continue reading The Bridebook.co.uk Wedding Awards 2019

Supplier Showcase: Brilliant Female-Owned Wedding Businesses

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, … Continue reading Supplier Showcase: Brilliant Female-Owned Wedding Businesses

The Bridebook.co.uk Wedding Awards 2017 Shortlist!

We are thrilled to announce The Bridebook.co.uk Wedding Awards 2017 Shortlist! With over 180,000 votes cast by thousands of clients and Bridebook.co.uk couples, this amazing list is packed with some of the UK’s very best wedding suppliers and venues – truly the cream of the crop!These shortlisted suppliers will go through to the next and … Continue reading The Bridebook.co.uk Wedding Awards 2017 Shortlist!

How to Save Money on Your Wedding: The Ultimate Cost-Cutting Guide

Whether you’ve recently started to plan your wedding or you’re right in the thick of it, you probably noticed something fairly quickly –  weddings can be costly. In 2024, the average cost of a wedding is £20,775, and that’s before you’ve even got to the honeymoon or considered the cost of the engagement ring. So … Continue reading How to Save Money on Your Wedding: The Ultimate Cost-Cutting Guide

Wedding Etiquette: Who (Traditionally) Pays For What?

You’re engaged to your best friend, your partner in crime, your ride or die – now it’s time to start planning the biggest party you’ll ever throw. The first thing on your mind is likely to be, ‘How much is all of this going to cost?’ In the UK, the average amount couples spend on … Continue reading Wedding Etiquette: Who (Traditionally) Pays For What?

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 … Continue reading Alexa & Andrew Riddle – Real Wedding (Classic + Elegant)

Rock n Roll Bride’s Top Three Secrets to Having a Truly Alternative Wedding

Kat Williams, the brains behind the wonderful Rock N Roll Bride blog, has shaken up the wedding world for the better. With her firm mantra that it should be you that defines your day, not the most popular Pinterest boards, Kat is the hero of all things individual and alternative. So when Kat shared with … Continue reading Rock n Roll Bride’s Top Three Secrets to Having a Truly Alternative Wedding

Bridebook Business: Maximising YouTube

What is YouTube?You must have watched a video on YouTube. Nearly everyone in the developed world has. Around one sixth of the world’s population uses the service. It is more popular than Netflix…More popular than Cable…and some say it is more popular than Live TV.But what you might not have appreciated is that YouTube is … Continue reading Bridebook Business: Maximising YouTube

Alice & Brad in Bridgnorth, Shropshire (garden party + pale pink)

Alice and Brad were all smiles at their totally chilled Bridgnorth wedding with amazing garden party reception in Autumn 2016. Rather than hosting a traditional wedding breakfast after the church ceremony, Alice and Brad chose to invite guests back to the family home for a huge garden party and buffet into the night!  Music on the … Continue reading Alice & Brad in Bridgnorth, Shropshire (garden party + pale pink)

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 … Continue reading Venue Showcase: Ashmolean Museum

Hidden Wedding Costs Every Couple Needs To Know About

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 … Continue reading Hidden Wedding Costs Every Couple Needs To Know About

Bridebook Business: Are we in the midst of a Wedding Industry Revolution?

It’s fair to say that technology and digital innovation has already changed pretty much every industry in some way, and the wedding industry is no exception. Sure, we can blame ‘the rise of online’ for the outlandish requests we receive as wedding suppliers (I’d like a unicorn, please) or we can accept the challenges and opportunities … Continue reading Bridebook Business: Are we in the midst of a Wedding Industry Revolution?

How Much Did Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Cost? £736,706 ($946,961 USD)

Bridebook.co.uk, the UK’s leading wedding planning website and app, has broken down the final costs of Pippa Middleton’s wedding. Whilst the average UK wedding costs £16,842 in 2017, Pippa Middleton’s wedding cost almost 44 times as much at £736,706 ($946,961 USD, €844,780 EUR) The high price tag of the 17-hour spectacular was due to having … Continue reading How Much Did Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Cost? £736,706 ($946,961 USD)

Supplier Stories: Wedding Personalisation And Insights From Wedding Venue Woodhill Hall

Welcome to this week’s Supplier Story! ‘Supplier Stories’ is an original Bridebook Business article series, where we go behind-the-scenes and into the wedding world through those that know it best – the experienced and talented venues and suppliers across the UK.So whether this is your first story or 10th, enjoy as we look into the industry … Continue reading Supplier Stories: Wedding Personalisation And Insights From Wedding Venue Woodhill Hall

Wedding Planning Mistakes To Avoid

Proper wedding etiquette begins the moment you start planning your wedding. From the guest list to the cheese-board, to the actual nitty-gritty details of wedding planning! However, one of the best ways to plan a wedding as smoothly as possible is to know exactly what to avoid when planning your wedding. Whether you’ve been waiting to … Continue reading Wedding Planning Mistakes To Avoid

73 Amazing Wedding Venues in the UK

Looking for venue inspiration for your upcoming wedding? Look no further!  Bridebook.co.uk (your go-to wedding venue finder) has compiled a list of the most amazing wedding venues in the UK. Browse the list below, and click the links to explore them more. You can even message each of these beautiful venues asking for some more info!  … Continue reading 73 Amazing Wedding Venues in the UK

How to Save Money on a Wedding Dress

Whether you’ve dreamed of yourself in a beautiful, flowing white dress since you were five-years-old, or you’ve only started to even consider it post-ring, the bridal dress is often a major component of a wedding. There are so many styles available that searching for and trying on dresses can be a long, fun and exciting … Continue reading How to Save Money on a Wedding Dress

Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Is Expected To Cost £246,949

Bridebook.co.uk, the UK’s leading wedding planning website and app, has broken down the costs of the most hotly anticipated wedding of 2017. Whilst the average UK wedding costs £16,842 in 2017, Pippa Middleton’s wedding will cost almost 15 times as much at £246,949 ($320,113 USD, €292,699 EUR). There will be 4,333 other weddings happening in … Continue reading Pippa Middleton’s Wedding Is Expected To Cost £246,949