Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers.
The enchanting Ruthin Castle Hotel offers a truly memorable setting in one of the most secluded and romantic areas of North Wales. Whether your dreams are of an extravagant day, an intimate occasion or a wonderful
gathering of family and friends, your Ruthin Castle wedding will be tailormade especially for you. What’s more, with a romantic, indulgent history located within acres of picturesque scenery, your photographer will be living their best life capturing those all-important photos!
You’ll discover spaces here that cater for the small to the grand. The Cornwallis Suite is an intimate room with high ceilings and beautiful views of the Castle grounds and offers opportunities to have an outdoor ceremony. It can host 60 for for the “I dos” and 30 for the wedding breakfast. There’s also the Library Bar, a private area open to you and your guests offering views over the Library terrace.
Meanwhile, the Grand Salon, the premier wedding suite can play host to 100 for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, and 120 for the evening. Located in the heart of the Castle, it’s classically themed featuring high
ceilings, huge windows and boasts its own private terrace and gardens.
Berties Ballroom is the Castle’s banqueting hall steeped in history and atmosphere. It can accommodate 60 for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, and 80 for the evening do.
Boasting its own terrace with views across the historical battlements, the Peacock Suite is another spot ideal for intimate “I dos.” Huge windows create a light and airy space with its own terrace and gardens to enjoy. It too can play host to 60 nearest and dearest for the ceremony, and 40 for the wedding breakfast.
For more local venues sporting glorious gardens download the Jul/Aug24 issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding free at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
The Bridal Boutique Crickhowell is a luxurious bridal boutique in Crickhowell. “I have always had a passion for beautifully designed dresses and a secret obsession with the bridal industry,” says owner Yasmine John. “Close to turning 50, with children at home becoming emotionally needy teenagers, I felt it was the right time for a career change. So with the support of my partner, family and friends who said, ‘Why not?’ I launched The Bridal Boutique Crickhowell. Before opening The Bridal Boutique Crickhowell, I devoted almost 28 years to the field of health and social care, following my passion for caring for our older generation. With a wealth of experience in start-ups, business development and customer service, I felt I had the right skills to venture into the world of bridal. What could be better than seeing happy faces and helping dress them for their exceptional first day of marriage and the start of the rest of their new life? And so The Bridal Boutique was born! Within an airy, modern and private space, we specialise in bringing your bridal dream to life. You’ll find our full range of styles at your fingertips, including designers such as Pronovias, Nicole Milano, Stella York and more, as well as a comfortable viewing area for your friends and family. Refreshments are included with your visit and booking is required. With the rolling hills, tempting horizons and attractions that people travel from miles around to explore, you’re sure to make a day out of a visit to the boutique.”
Exclusively for Your South Wales Wedding, The Bridal Boutique Crickhowell is offering our readers £150 off a wedding dress and a free Saturday appointment with prosecco when you mention the magazine. To book your appointment, head over to www.bridalboutiquecrickhowell.com/book. Offer ends 31st October 2024.
See more offers in our Freebies and Offers feature in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yoursouthwales.wedding/free-download
A team of local suppliers worked together to create a luxurious yet intimate setting for this styled shoot. The shoot coordinator, The Pretty Events Co., tells us: “Often the power of candlelight can get lost in lighter, airier venues, so The George Vaults was the perfect place to really give them their moment. The use of mirrors allowed us to further reflect the light and create a romantic ambience. The simple floral displays were an uncomplicated but stylish pairing alongside the glassware. To finish the look, our bride wore two designs from Rachel Allan.”
See more from the shoot in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yourkent.wedding/free-download
Nicola Williams and Nicola Davies met as members of a Brighton walking group. When a mutual friend, Gill, arranged some walks and meals aside from the main group, the two had the opportunity to get to know each other a bit more. Eventually, Nicola W. asked Nicola D. out for a drink and their relationship grew from there.
Nicola W. proposed at Brighton Pride in August 2019. “We'd been to London for Nicola's birthday in July and I'd bought the engagement ring from Covent Garden then, so she knew I'd be popping the question at some point,” she explains. She then arranged for a group of 20 or so friends to meet in Queen's Park, Brighton, on the morning of Pride for a picnic. Once everyone was gathered, she suggested a game that involved everyone getting into a circle. She asked for a volunteer, pointing at Nicola D. and asked her to join her in the middle. “But unbeknown to Nicola, I had the engagement ring in my back pocket!” she says. “I got down on one knee and proposed to her.” Several hundred people were also gathered in the park who stopped what they were doing to clap and cheer when Nicola D. said, “Yes.” “It was an amazing experience,” Nicola W. remembers.
Discover the story of Nicola and Nicola's big day in the current issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download
Wookey Hole Caves offers you an unforgettable wedding in a historical, magical location in the heart of the Mendip Hills. Take your vows in a spectacular chamber surrounded by clear pools that have been carved out by the River Axe over millions of years. This really is a venue with a difference.
Find out more about Wookey Hole Caves and more Bath & Mendip venues in the current issue of Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding, free to download at www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download
Situated on the trendy King's Road, the renowned Chelsea Old Town Hall is a Grade II listed property that provides picture-perfect backdrops to weddings. Discover the venue in our July/August issue, available to download for free now.
Erin and Luke's wedding featured stunning blooms throughout the day, bringing their romantic vision to life. Discover the wedding in our July/August issue, available to download for free now.
The team picked a simple and rustic styling for this photo shoot, showcasing the garden's natural beauty at The Horseshoes Pub, Blunham. Discover the whole day in our August/September issue, available to download for free now.
Jacqueline and James are the husband and wife duo who, with the invaluable help of James's mum and their young son Oliver run Pizzaarti based in Crowthorne. The tasty pizzas are served from a stylish air stream trailer covering celebrations in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and neighbouring regions. The air stream proves a talking point for guests and looks great as a backdrop in photos! Read more in the new issue available to download now for FREE!
Crisp flawless iced wedding cakes with beautiful statement sugar flowers to match the bouquet offer a wow factor and are trending right now. This delicious design is from The Cheeky Cake Company in Plymouth. See more mouth-watering bakes in the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
With a dash of hocus pocus and celestial touches throughout, the stars aligned for Vanessa and Chris at Baddow Park House. Check out more Halloween inspired decor here!
Lydia and Leith met online. “We actually went to the same secondary school for a few years,” says Lydia. “Leith was a couple of years above me at school and I actually remembered him, but he had no clue. We connected almost immediately!
“Leith takes great pleasure in telling everyone that I had booked the wedding before I had the ring, which is technically true, but it was a joint decision,” shares the bride. “My dad’s health started rapidly declining towards the end of 2021 and we were hoping to get married before anything happened, but unfortunately we weren’t able to do so. But this had started us having conversations and we went to an open day and fell in love with our venue, so we booked it!”
See more from their wedding in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.youreastanglian.wedding/free-download
Kate and Paul met online. “His good looks are what first attracted me,” says Kate. “Once I got to know him, I was drawn to his caring and funny personality.”
Paul proposed in the couple’s living room. “It was Valentine’s Day,” shares the bride. “We went out for a meal and he asked his mum to fill our living room with candles. He made a scrapbook of all our memories together and, at the end, asked me to marry him. It was eight years after he asked me to be his girlfriend and it was a huge surprise.”
See more from their wedding in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download
The wedding cake: sweet treat, reception dessert or showstopping centrepiece? Who's to say it can't be all three? Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, the big-day bake has been an enduring tradition and wedding stalwart since couples first said “I do.” Its origins are thought to date back to Ancient Rome when a cake of wheat or barley was broken over the bride's head to signify good fortune. Thankfully, you won't be forced to wear the delicacy today, so it's something that's well worth thinking about. The modern cake maker is now more versatile than ever and can whip you up a sweet showstopper big enough to take the place of your wedding breakfast dessert, or be served at your evening reception. Handing out the slices is also a lovely way of making sure you get round to see all of your guests. Alternatively, there's the option to have a spectacular tower made up of cupcakes or macarons, even doughnuts if you prefer. And don't forget, a cheese stack is a great choice if you fancy something savoury.
What we love best about the modern wedding cake is its capacity to act as a work of art and form a key focal point in your venue styling. Displayed on its own table, adorned in your wedding flowers, set against a neon sign or flower wall backdrop it'll be a feature to remember, helping to bring your theme together. Super-talented bakers can even decorate these centrepieces to illustrate your own unique love story. So, it's with their showstopping styling quality in mind that we bring to you a showcase of breathtaking bakes with the help of local talented cake makers.
I love this delicate design by Poppy Pickering Cake Design.
For more stunning bakes, download the Jul/Aug24 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download
Discover this romantic-styled shoot at the historic Hampton Manor
Shoot coordinator Georgie Allen, founder of Lux Wedding Planner, wanted to create a wildly romantic and sumptuous shoot within a setting where contemporary style and historical character complement one another. She pulled together a team of talented suppliers to bring her vision to life at Hampton Manor, a 19th-century destination for those looking for a sensuous celebration. Georgie says, “The beautiful walled garden, the lovely outside spaces and the on-site bridal cottage offered the flexibility to bring the concept to life.”
Read more on this shoot in the latest issue Your Midlands Wedding - June/July 2024 (Issue 92) (county.wedding)
For those of you who haven't received the news a million times already (yes, we're obsessed), Peach Fuzz is 2024's Pantone colour of the year. And the reason we, along with the rest of the wedding industry, has gone cock-a-hoop for it is that it's the perfect hue for stylish nuptials. We like to think we led the way on this, of course, since well before this announcement rusts, corals and peaches had been trending in the wedding world and Peach Fuzz is the dream addition to this palette. Nowhere is this more beautifully demonstrated than in the breathtaking images of this local shoot.
The team got together with the aim of creating a current photo shoot using the oh-so hot palette of peach, tangerine and blush, showing off elegant fl orals with an edgy vibe thanks to modern dresses and fun colour pops. Florist and shoot coordinator Susan Simcock from Florist By Nature tells us, “We loved the idea of combining vibrancy with soft palettes.”
Download the Jul/Aug24 issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding for more - www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
One Vision Photography and Videography is passionate about capturing the moments and emotions that make life so special. “Our mission is to provide our clients with the highest quality photographic services and to create lasting memories of their special day,” says owner Michael Lundbeck. “We understand the importance of making each client’s experience special. Our talented team of photographers is dedicated to creating a one-of-a-kind experience for each of our clients, capturing the beautiful emotions and moments that so often get overlooked. We believe every wedding, engagement, family portrait, and event should be captured with the utmost care, detail and respect. We strive to tell the story of our client’s special day in a way that will remain with them forever. Our goal is to create memories that will last a lifetime, and we take great pride in providing our clients with a personalised experience.”
Meet more photographers in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yoursouthwales.wedding/free-download
If you’ve booked your venue, then the next thing you’ll be thinking about is how to style it. With so many options available, this can seem like a daunting task, but the most important thing to remember is that any space can be transformed with even the simplest of details. To help you create the wedding of your dreams, we’ve asked Rebecca Yussuf from Lilac and Lace Floral Design how to style a neutral and elegant themed wedding.
"This gorgeous spring wedding at The Gardens, pictured, incoroprated pastel shades of British-grown spring flowers and hand-dyed natural petal confetti, which looked beautiful. Spring weddings fit the neutral and elegant theme perfectly. Seasonal flowers for spring include blossoms, tulips, ranunculus and viburnum opulus."
See more venue styling ideas in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yourkent.wedding/free-download
From veils to hair accessories, sparkling jewellery pieces and the all-important something new. There's so much to consider when it comes to adding those special elements to your wedding look. They're a further way to personalise your attire and oh-so fun to shop for! So, don't miss our jewellery and accessories feature in the Aug/Sept issue of Your Bristol & Somerset. It's free to download at www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download.
I love Rebecca Anne Design's incredible bespoke embroidered veils from £375, at www.rebeccaannedesigns.co.uk
Something blue
Shannon and Hollie's special day was decorated with baby blue and lilac touches.
Shannon and Hollie met playing football and were initially friends for a while before realising there was something more between them. “We loved each other's sense of humour and ability to have fun,” they tell us. Hollie proposed during a break in the New Forest, by a small luxury lodge located on the river. “It was all a surprise,” Hollie says. “Shannon thought she was going away with family and not long after arriving, I asked her to marry me. It was a wonderful moment as two swans peacefully swam past.”
Read all about their wedding in the latest issue out now: Your Surrey Wedding - June/July 2024 (Issue 107) (county.wedding)
Images courtesy of Schmittat Photography
