Your Herts and Beds Wedding news and ideas from around the area

The Bountiful Table in Bedfordshire wins award

The Bountiful Table, a luxury grazing company, was recently awarded the title of the most trusted caterer in Bedfordshire for 2024. The team is thrilled to receive this recognition, which reflects their commitment, hard work and passion for crafting exquisite experiences.Grazing tables bring a sense of sophistication and abundance to weddings, offering a relaxed and engaging dining atmosphere that will impress guests. These set-ups are adaptable to fit various wedding themes. Additionally, grazing isn't confined to tables anymore; stunning grazing table runners can elegantly adorn long tables, while individual grazing cones offer a chic, grab-and-go option that maintains an air of luxury, making them ideal for evening receptions.

Discover al fresco weddings at Treewell Farm

Treewell Farm is situated between Moggerhanger and Willington in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside. The secluded farm is located along a 400-metre tree-lined drive. It's available to hire exclusively with access to the field (including an orchard) for marquee set-up, a car parking field, a small wedding lodge, a converted horsebox bar, the walled garden and the greenhouse. As the CPRE 2021 Living Countryside Awards winner, the farm is the perfect choice to hold beautifully romantic, festival-inspired and sustainable weddings. It provides the ideal blank canvas to create beautiful and personalised events. The natural and rustic landscape features stunning views over the surrounding farmers' fields and many photo opportunities to discover. Imagine sitting on hay bales and drinking gin cocktails overlooking a wedding marquee or tipi.

The ultimate gifting experience your friends, family - and you - will love

In today's busy world, it's not always possible to be there for every birthday, housewarming, or special occasion, but that doesn't mean you can't send a heartfelt message. That's where gift box specialist, Parcel London, comes in. Parcel London is here to offer the ultimate gifting experience - believing that the best gifts are about more than just the item – they're about the connection they represent. They're there for when you can't be. Working with a number of well-known and newly emerging independent brands, Parcel London connects you to the people who matter most through beautiful, useful, and memorable gifts. Every one of their Parcels is lovingly handpicked and carefully hand-wrapped, ensuring that each recipient feels cherished and valued. Whether you need a single gift for a special someone or thousands for a corporate event, they've got you covered

Discover Fold Me Close's current wedding offer

Great vibes and wonderful friends call for the finest pizza, and Fold Me Close is all about celebrating weddings! Their award-winning Neapolitan-style pizza is crafted by hand using a unique 48-hour slow-rise dough, before being topped with the finest British and Italian ingredients. Couples can customise their own wedding pizza and inquire about boxed pizzas for the ultimate hangover breakfast! The team has served delicious slices in all kinds of settings – whether it's sunny or rainy, by lakes, on beaches, in fields or at castles. Pam, the charming vintage VW horse-lorry-pizza-truck, adds a delightful touch, while the staff ensures a fantastic atmosphere at all events.

Get wed at Edworth Manor in Bedfordshire

Just one mile south of Biggleswade, Edworth Manor is a working farm that one family has run for more than 200 years. Nearlyweds can expect personal service and practical experience from the team, who will help guide pairs through the planning process. Guests get a glimpse of farm life as they travel up the drive past grass meadows and tractors before reaching the venue. Couples often comment on how peaceful and tucked away the setting is. The meadow offers a perfect space for photos with a rural backdrop, with many often snapped underneath the trees or in front of the timber-clad barns. The venue doesn't have a ceremony license, but the 12th-century church is available for blessings with permission of the Churches Conservation Trust. Celebrant-led ceremonies occur in the 18th-century barn at Edworth Manor, a genuinely rustic space that's one of the largest in the area with plenty of historic character. Guests are taken back by the oak timbers and attractive alcoves, which offer a fantastic canvas for couples to personalise as little or as much as they like. The barn is only available for a limited number of occasions during the summer months each year.

Don't miss Ware Priory's next wedding show

Ware Priory, a remarkable Grade I listed building dating back to 1338, is filled with charming rooms and historical elements. Set in a beautiful location, it provides a unique wedding backdrop. Couples are invited to explore the venue in person during the on-site wedding show hosted by County Wedding Events, which is dedicated to helping couples find the perfect venue and wedding vendors. This event will occur on November 17th 2024, from 11 am to 3 pm. Lovebirds can enjoy free entry to tour the property, meet the team and connect with other industry professionals to ask plenty of questions. Attendees can also enter a honeymoon competition, receive a goody bag and grab a complimentary copy of Your Herts & Beds Wedding. Plus, there will be exclusive offers and discounts available on the day!

Seasonal style

As seasons change, it's important to be aware of how the weather affects the wedding. Editorial Assistant Millicent Garton takes you through some suggestions of how to embrace the chill and celebrate the sun. Much like seasons, it's only natural that weddings and their themes flow and evolve with changing year. From the cake and catering to the dress and décor, all elements of the big day can be influenced by the time of year, so it's only fitting that special attention should be given to those minor details.