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April/May 2017 |
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The latest edition of Your Herts & Beds Wedding magazine is packed with up-to-the-minute products, news, reviews and advice to help you create your perfect wedding. We've expert fashion and accessories advice in our Dressing the bridal party feature that you, your best girls and your mum won't want to be without, and we've got the pick of the bunch for you as local florists share their favourite seasonal blooms in our Flowers section.
Keeping it local, we take you on a journey around Luton to reveal a selection of fabulous venues in which to tie-the-knot. We've also checked out some of the most the Glorious gardens in the region to help you find the perfect al fresco spot.
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Image provided by Daniel Adams Photography |
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Speed(way) dating |
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Rachel and Luke shared their special day with loved ones at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel
Rachel Eldridge, 26, married Luke Bowen, 31, at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel, on 10th July, 2016.
Read all the details of their big day on page 39 of the current issue, available now: www.yourhertsbeds.wedding/buy-a-copy | |
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Glorious gardens |
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Wrest Park
Wrest Park’s an elegant French-style 19th-century mansion that’s surrounded by over 90 acres of enchanting woodland, waterways, lawns and flower gardens. Its sweeping driveway, oval entrance hall and dramatic staircase are sure to set a good first impression.
With a choice of rooms inside the mansion, a light and airy orangery and remarkable gardens, this superb historic property will ensure your celebration’s an unforgettable occasion.
For gatherings of 60 guests, The Drawing Room with its original painted gilded ceiling and elegant fireplace is ideal for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and the Dining Room in dramatic gold and white with an original parquet wood floor’s perfect for dancing. The book-lined Library with stunning views from the floor-to-ceiling windows seats 100 guests for your nuptials, sit down meal and reception. Meanwhile you can host your drinks reception in the Ante Library with access out onto the terrace via its French doors.
Once home to some of the largest orange trees in England, the grand Orangery is just a short walk from the main house and accommodates 170 guests throughout the day.
Visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/wrestweddings
Check out more local venues on page 23 of the current issue, available now: www.yourhertsbeds.wedding/buy-a-copy | |
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Is your big day our Wedding of the Year? |
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Calling all Herts and Beds nearly-weds and newlyweds: we've launched our Wedding of the Year 2017 competition and here's how to enter...
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Makeup shelf life – what you NEED to know |
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Have you got lipstick lurking in your makeup bag from three years ago? And is there a crusty old mascara you've hardly used in the bottom of your handbag?
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First wedding fair for Brickendon Grange |
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Sunday 14th May 2017 will see Brickendon Grange host it's very first Wedding Fair from 11am to 3pm, showcasing the stunning venue in all it's glory.
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Downtime in Dubai |
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A stopover in the pearl of the Gulf can't fail to leave its mark, discovers Sarah Reeve.
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Readers' poll |
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What we've learnt from the latest reader poll at www.yourhertsbeds.wedding
How involved is your fiance in the wedding plans?
Heavily involved - he's enjoying every part of the planning: 45% He's involved in some aspects, but he's happy for you to make most decisions: 50% Not at all - you're completely in charge: 5% | |
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Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
14 May 2017 - Brickendon Grange Golf Club Wedding Fayre Brickendon Grange Golf Club, Hertford, SG13 8PD www.bggc.org.uk/page.aspx?pid=37540
21 May 2017 - Charmed Wedding Fayre - Holiday Inn Luton South London Road, Markyate, Nr Luton, AL3 8HH www.charmedevents.co.uk
4 Jun 2017 - Devere Latimer Estate Wedding Open Day Latimer, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1UG www.devere.com/de-vere/latimer-estate
6 Jun 2017 - South Farm Open Evening Shingay, Royston, SG8 0HR www.south-farm.co.uk/weddings/ | |
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