Happy Friday. I’ll start this week with a couple of quick reminders – Our competition where you can win 1 of 3 Celebration Airport Lounge Passes ends next Friday (click the link for that bad boy), and it’s a bank holiday this Monday!

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News

• Euphoria Boutique shared some ideas for Gatsby glamour weddings
• Redseven gave their guide to surviving a Las Vegas stag party
• Luella’s Boudoir has a Freya Rose shoe sale
• Mood Flowers shared pictures of the flowers they arranged for a wedding at the Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens
• Wedding and Gems gave some ideas for alternatives to bridal bouquets

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

A Derwentwater Youth Hostel wedding, photographed by Tux and Tales Photography…

© Tux and Tales Photography – A Derwentwater Youth Hostel wedding

A Devonshire Dome wedding, photographed by HBA Photography…

© HBA Photography – A Devonshire Dome wedding

A Pitt Hall Barn wedding, photographed by Lemontree Photography…

© Lemontree Photography – A Pitt Hall Barn wedding

A Farnborough wedding, photographed by Red Door Photography…

© Red Door Photography – A Farnborough wedding

A Kelham Island Museum wedding, photographed by Photography Zero Eight…

© Photography Zero Eight – A Kelham Island Museum wedding

A wedding at The Boat House Jersey, photographed by PhotoDabek…

© PhotoDabek – A wedding at The Boat House Jersey

A Smenham Farm wedding, photographed by Flix Photography…

© Flix Photography – A Smenham Farm wedding

A St. Stephen’s Trust wedding, photographed by Kevin Mullins Photography…

© Kevin Mullins Photography – A St. Stephen’s Trust wedding

A three day Asian/English wedding, photographed by Pixies in the Cellar…

© Pixies in the Cellar – A three day Asian/English wedding

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Tim Mugabi explained why you should Beware of the Scales
• Victoria Taberer gave advice on Adding Floral Decoration to Escort Card Tables

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Happy Friday. Two aerials met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent. Thank you; I’ll be back next week.

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News

• Natasha Wiggins shared inspiration for a yellow wedding colour scheme
• Perdita’s Wedding Shoes revealed that their new store in Stoke on Trent is opening on 1st June
• Phase Eight is giving you the chance to win a wedding dress
• Wedding in a Teacup shared these luggage tag table plan ideas
• Louise Perry shared pictures of different types of vintage crockery
• Matthew Oliver Weddings shared this mood board for a 50′s American Diner Style wedding theme
• Luella’s Boudoir now has the new collection from Rose and Delilah in store
• Shropshire Petals is giving you the chance to win an afternoon tea set

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

A wedding at The Athenaeum, photographed by Steve Gerrard Photography…

© Steve Gerrard Photography – A wedding at The Athenaeum

A Hill Top Farm wedding with two ceremonies, photographed by Photography Zero Eight…

© Photography Zero Eight – A Hill Top Farm wedding with two ceremonies

A Goldstone Hall wedding, photographed by HBA Photography…

© HBA Photography – A Goldstone Hall wedding

A Keythorpe Manor wedding, photographed by Georgi Mabee Photography…

© Georgi Mabee Photography – A Keythorpe Manor wedding

A Nottingham Council House wedding, photographed by Pete Henderson Photography…

© Pete Henderson Photography – A Nottingham Council House wedding

An Orchardleigh House wedding, photographed by PhotoDabek…

© PhotoDabek – An Orchardleigh House wedding

A Woodhall Manor wedding, photographed by Katherine Ashdown Photography…

© Katherine Ashdown Photography – A Woodhall Manor wedding

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Sangeeta Laudus looked at Bridal Accessories for Weddings Abroad
• Tania Barnes gave advice on Styling Your Wedding Venue

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Happy Friday. So, yesterday we finally found out the answer to the question on everybody’s lips – “Who won The Wedding Community’s April Picture of the Day competition?” Click the link to be transported through time.

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News

• Debenhams has 30% off their exclusive Coast dresses
• Lee Brown Photography is giving you the chance to win a wedding photography package worth £1325
• Mood Flowers’ annual stock clearance sale takes place tomorrow
• Wedding and Gems gave tips on how to save money on bridal shoes
• Anneli Marinovich Photography shared 6 gorgeous make-up looks to inspire brides and their bridesmaids
• Matthew Oliver Weddings’ latest 5 Reasons video gave wedding hair and make-up tips
• Perdita’s Wedding Shoes now has Silver Swan Shoes available, with a 10% discount for all their blog readers
• Richard Daniels gave 10 tips for choosing your wedding singer
• Euphoric Flowers shared pictures of these spring wedding flowers in ice cream shades
• Phase Eight looked at short wedding dresses
• The Flower Studio shared pictures of these bright and vibrant spring wedding flowers
• Cred Jewellery was awarded Supply Chain champions at the PEA Business awards this week
• Fairy Nuff Flowers shared pictures of their recent floral creations
• Sam Gibson Photography revealed which of his pictures won a Fearless Award

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

A River Cottage wedding, photographed by Martin Beddall Wedding Photography…

© Martin Beddall Wedding Photography – A River Cottage wedding

A wedding at The Cricket Inn, photographed by Photography Zero Eight…

© Photography Zero Eight – A wedding at The Cricket Inn

A Pembroke Lodge wedding, photographed by EFC Photography…

© EFC Photography – A Pembroke Lodge wedding

A Weston Hall wedding, photographed by Sara Moseley Photography…

© Sara Moseley Photography – A Weston Hall wedding

A Woodbridge Town Hall wedding, photographed by Katherine Ashdown Photography…

© Katherine Ashdown Photography – A Woodbridge Town Hall wedding

An Osmaston Park wedding, photographed by HBA Photography…

© HBA Photography – An Osmaston Park wedding

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Steve Dolder revealed the Top 10 Most Popular First Dance Songs for 2013
• Kelly Chandler gave a few Wedding Stationery and Print Items you Shouldn’t Forget

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Happy Friday. First things first, we’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Wedding Industry Experts Awards 2013, where we won Best Wedding Website in Wiltshire, and were voted 5th Best Wedding Website in the UK and Internationally. Talking of voting, there’s still time for you to vote for your favourite April 2013 Picture of the Day, so click the link and vote for your favourite if you haven’t already done so.

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News

• Mood Flowers shared pictures of wedding flowers created using peonies, gypsophila, Vendela rose, and Avalanche and Sweet Avalanche roses
• The Blossom Tree shared pictures of the rustic wedding flowers created for a wedding at Park Farm Barn
• The Flower Studio looked at wedding flowers created using bright colours
• Redseven looked at some of Eastern Europe’s underrated stag party destinations
• Cred Jewellery has a spring sale with up to 40% off
• Matthew Oliver Weddings latest 5 Reasons video was wedding place setting a favour ideas
• Euphoria Boutique shared 1920s Gatsby glamour inspiration based around Diane Hassall bridal shoes
• The Bridal Photographer revealed which picture received a SWPP Highly Commended award this month

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

A Coverwood Farm wedding, photographed by Martin Beddall Wedding Photography…

© Martin Beddall Wedding Photography – A Coverwood Farm wedding

A Birtsmorton Court wedding, photographed by PhotoDabek…

© PhotoDabek – A Birtsmorton Court wedding

A glen themed DIY wedding, photographed by Shan Fisher Photography…

© Shan Fisher Photography – A glen themed DIY wedding

A Glenham Hall wedding, photographed by James Davidson Photography…

© James Davidson Photography – A Glenham Hall wedding

A Royal Hospital Chelsea wedding, photographed by Kristian Leven Photography…

© Kristian Leven Photography – A Royal Hospital Chelsea wedding

A Tewin Bury Farm wedding, photographed by Rebecca Wedding Photography…

© Rebecca Wedding Photography – A Tewin Bury Farm wedding

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Our May Wedding of the Month went live
• Carina Baverstock looked at Wedding Dresses with Detailed Backs
• Severin Hubert explained How to Create an Updo with Fine Hair

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Happy Friday. Voting opens next Wednesday for our April Picture of the Day competition. You know the drill – post goes live, you go to post, you look at all the lovely pictures we have featured this month, you pick your favourite, you vote using the form at the bottom of the post, you wait patiently for one week to see if your favourite picture won. Your work is done.

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News

• Mahlatini looked at eco friendly honeymoons
• Natasha Wiggins gave her top 10 wedding venues in Hampshire
• Euphoria Boutique now has Diane Hassall vintage bridal shoes in stock
• The Flower Studio released details of their summer workshop dates
• The Little English Wedding Company shared their favourite wedding dresses from New York’s Bridal Fashion Week
• The Blossom Tree shared pictures of the flowers they arranged for a shabby chic wedding at Shottle Hall
• Matthew Oliver Weddings gave five reasons to base your wedding on a theme or style
• Oh So Cherished now stocks personalised teddy bears for young bridesmaids and flower girls
• Mood Flowers created this couture dress out of flowers
• Luella’s Boudoir is offering a free 90 minute Celgenics Couture Facial to all brides who buy their wedding dress before the end of July

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

A cool DIY tipi wedding, photographed by HBA Photography…

© HBA Photography – A cool DIY tipi wedding

A Sefton Park Palm House wedding, photographed by Pixies in the Cellar…

© Pixies in the Cellar – A Sefton Park Palm House wedding

A Claremont Hotel wedding, photographed by Shan Fisher Photography…

© Shan Fisher Photography – A Claremont Hotel wedding

A Newton Hall wedding, photographed by Jamie Penfold Photography…

© Jamie Penfold Photography – A Newton Hall wedding

A Tythe Barn wedding, photographed by Marianne Taylor Photography…

© Marianne Taylor Photography – A Tythe Barn wedding

A Woburn Sculpture Gallery wedding, photographed by Georgi Mabee Photography…

© Georgi Mabee Photography – A Woburn Sculpture Gallery wedding

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Lawrence Bernstein gave Tips to Ensure Great Wedding Speech Delivery
• Lucy Pask gave 5 Golden Rules for Feeding Children at Your Wedding

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Happy Friday. I wonder if you could do me a favour. The thing is, The Wedding Community’s main site (www.theweddingcommunity.com) has been nominated for ‘Best Wedding Website’ in the Wedding Industry Expert Awards, and, if you feel we’re worthy, we’d love your vote. Click the link to vote; we’d be ever so grateful.

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News

• Euphoria Boutique has a new Paradox collection of coloured crystal shoes
• Debenhams has 25% off Phase Eight dresses
• Matthew Oliver Weddings created this Marmite themed wedding mood board
• Luella’s Boudoir has four new exclusive wedding dresses designed by Adel Kotze available at their boutique
• Oh So Cherished has added an extra large 50 page ivory leather album to their range
• Mood Flowers shared pictures of the flowers they arranged for this wedding at Solsgirth House
• Wedding and Gems suggested five wedding guest book alternatives
• weddingtableplans.com looked at sport themed wedding table plans
• Phase Eight revealed the results of their wedding guest questionnaire
• The Blossom Tree shared pictures of the flowers they arranged for this vintage styled wedding
• Holidays Please won ‘Online Travel Agency of the Year’ at the UK national travel agent achievement awards
• Dirk van der Werff Photography has added these new Wedding Sneak-Peek Books and Bespoke Print Boxes to his wedding photography packages

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

A winter wedding at Ashton Court, photographed by Sam Gibson Photography…

© Sam Gibson Photography – A winter wedding at Ashton Court

A Dippersmoor Manor wedding, photographed by James Davidson Photography…

© James Davidson Photography – A Dippersmoor Manor wedding

A Rudding Park wedding, photographed by Tux and Tales Photography…

© Tux and Tales Photography – A Rudding Park wedding

A vintage marquee wedding at Furze Lodge, photographed by Camilla Arnhold Photography…

© Camilla Arnhold Photography – A vintage marquee wedding at Furze Lodge

A Pinewood Hotel wedding, photographed by Lee Brown Photography…

© Lee Brown Photography – A Pinewood Hotel wedding

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Simon Nickell looked at Wedding Trends for 2013 – Banquet Style Reception Tables
• Marco Walker gave some ideas for Hen Parties Under £100

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Happy Friday. And now there are three. Three finalists that is, for our Picture of the Year competition, after we announced the winner of our March 2013 Picture of the Day competition. Click the link to find out which picture received the most votes from our readers.

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News

• Fairy Nuff Flowers shared pictures of the flowers they have arranged for four recent weddings
• Wedding and Gems shared these pictures of butterfly wedding cakes
• Matthew Oliver Weddings looked at what you should wear at a wedding
• Shropshire Petals’ April confetti ‘Mix of the Month’ is Nectarine Dream
• See which of The Bridal Photographer’s images was awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the International SWPP monthly images competition for March

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

A Baltic Mill wedding, photographed by Jamie Penfold Photography…

© Jamie Penfold Photography – A Baltic Mill wedding

A Capesthorne Hall wedding, photographed by SMH Photography…

© SMH Photography – A Capesthorne Hall wedding

A wedding at The Grange Mercure Bristol, photographed by PhotoDabek…

© PhotoDabek – A wedding at The Grange Mercure Bristol

A Gosfield Hall wedding, photographed by Steve Fuller Photography…

© Steve Fuller Photography – A Gosfield Hall wedding

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Helen Doyle gave advice on Legal Documents for Weddings Abroad
• Kelly Chandler suggested four Ways to Personalise Your Wedding
• Tim Mugabi gave 5 Healthy Tea and Coffee Alternatives

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Happy Friday. WWN is back! I hope you had a good Easter break. In this week’s news we’ll cover what has been going on over the last two weeks, starting with the news that voting is open for our March Picture of the Day competition. Click the link to cast your vote, if you haven’t voted already, and we’ll announce the winner next Wednesday.

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News

• Martin Beddall was named Professional Photographer Magazine’s ‘Professional Photographer of the Year 2012′
• Ellie Lowe shared pictures of their new ‘Poppy’ dress for 2013
• The Blossom Tree shared pictures of the wedding flowers they arranged for a wedding at Thrumpton Hall
• Wedding and Gems gave ideas for a white wedding theme
• Nonsuch Mansion shared pictures from their latest wedding fair
• Cred Jewellery shared this ‘Backyard Style’ wedding mood board
• Louise Perry Weddings shared ideas for bright summer wedding styling
• Matthew Oliver Weddings gave beach wedding inspiration
• weddingtableplans.com looked at football wedding table plans
• Jacques Vert’s mid-season sale is now on
• Debenhams revealed that Stephen Jones’ ‘Top Hat’ collection comprising hats, fascinators and occasion handbags and clutches is set to launch in tore and online on 8th April 2013
• Wedding in a Teacup shared this recipe for Stamped Sugar Biscuit favours

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

A beautiful Ramster Hall wedding, photographed by Andrew J R Squires Photography…

© Andrew J R Squires Photography – A beautiful Ramster Hall wedding

A Caswell House wedding with a Jewish blessing, photographed by Georgi Mabee Photography…

© Georgi Mabee Photography – A Caswell House wedding with a Jewish blessing

A wedding at The Maynard in the snow, photographed by Photography 08…

© Photography 08 – A wedding at The Maynard in the snow

A London wedding at 6 St Chad’s Place, photographed by Lyndsey Goddard Photography…

© Lyndsey Goddard Photography – A London wedding at 6 St Chad’s Place

A colourful, elegant Charlton House wedding, photographed by Fiona Kelly Photography…

© Fiona Kelly Photography – A colourful, elegant Charlton House wedding

A Fazeley Studios wedding, photographed by John Charlton Photography…

© John Charlton Photography – A Fazeley Studios wedding

A sunny October wedding at the Olde Bell, photographed by James Davidson Photography…

© James Davidson Photography – A sunny October wedding at the Olde Bell

A snowy Dovecliff Hall Hotel wedding, photographed by HBA Photography…

© HBA Photography – A snowy Dovecliff Hall Hotel wedding

A Fawsley Hall wedding, photographed by Kristian Leven Photography…

© Kristian Leven Photography – A Fawsley Hall wedding

A winter wedding at Kingscote Barn, photographed by PhotoDabek…

© PhotoDabek – A winter wedding at Kingscote Barn

A Hollin Hall wedding with an aqua colour scheme, photographed by Lee Brown Photography…

© Lee Brown Photography – A Hollin Hall wedding with an aqua colour scheme

A seaside themed wedding at The Star Inn Harome, photographed by Dirk van der Werff Photography…

© Dirk van der Werff Photography – A seaside themed wedding at The Star Inn Harome

Recently On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Our Wedding of the Month is the wedding of Kate and Michael at Carlton Towers
• Lawrence Bernstein gave Mother of the Bride Speech Tips
• Lucy Pask’s latest suggestion for ways to involve children in your wedding was Sand Ceremonies
• Steve Bishop looked at Wedding Neckwear
• Tania Barnes suggested 4 Wedding Venues Perfect for a Spring Wedding

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Happy Friday. We’ll start this week with an early ‘heads-up’ to let you know that there will be no Weekly Wedding News feature next week as it’s Good Friday. Even wedding news needs a break, you know.

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News

• Matthew Oliver Weddings shared ideas for a grey wedding colour scheme
• Mahlatini Luxury Travel has introduced a brand new itinerary where you can follow in the footsteps of explorer David Livingstone
• Phase Eight’s London flagship store is now open
• Luella’s Boudoir has become the London stockist for Phase Eight’s off the peg bridal collection
• Wedding in a Teacup created this Best of British wedding mood board
• Holidays Please asked “should holidaymakers stay away from Cyprus?“
• Louise Perry Weddings shared ideas for a summer fete wedding in Essex
• Wedding and Gems gave inspiration for a green and red wedding colour scheme

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

A wedding at High Rocks, photographed by Lollypop Photography, featured by Olivier Laudus…

© Lollypop Photography – A wedding at High Rocks, featured by Olivier Laudus

A Wynyard Hall Wedding, photographed by Neil Denham Photographer…

© Neil Denham Photographer – A Wynyard Hall Wedding

A New Park Manor wedding, photographed by Lemontree Photography…

© Lemontree Photography – A New Park Manor wedding

A Cambridge Union Society wedding, photographed by Rebecca Prigmore Photography…

© Rebecca Prigmore Photography – A Cambridge Union Society wedding

A wedding at The Assembly Rooms in Bath, photographed by PhotoDabek…

© PhotoDabek – A wedding at The Assembly Rooms in Bath

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Severin Hubert gave advice on Boho Wedding Hairstyles
• Marco Walker gave his Top 3 UK Stag Do Destinations

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Happy Friday. How are you? You’re looking good; have you done something different with your hair? The big news this week was that we announced the winner of our February 2013 Picture of the Day vote. Click the link to find out which picture won what turned out to be an extremely close competition.

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News

• Jacques Vert looked at their brand new collection, Pearl Noir
• Shropshire Petals gave green wedding colour scheme ideas
• Benessamy Events gave tips on how to make the most of wedding fairs
• Oh So Cherished launched their Cherish a Charity favour box scheme
• Wedding and Gems discussed what an emerald green wedding theme represents
• Phase Eight’s London flagship store opened today
• MIB Music suggested songs for a Motown themed first dance
• Cakes by Beth shared pictures of their 2013 wedding cake collection
• Matthew Oliver Weddings gave 5 simple complications on your wedding day you should be aware of

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

An English garden party wedding with Indian accents, photographed by Lisa Jane Photography…

© Lisa Jane Photography – An English garden party wedding with Indian accents

A Narborough Hall wedding, photographed by Katherine Ashdown Photography…

© Katherine Ashdown Photography – A Narborough Hall wedding

A Heaton House Farm wedding, photographed by SMH Photography…

© SMH Photography – A Heaton House Farm wedding

A styled secret garden shoot, photographed by Fiona Kelly Wedding Photography…

© Fiona Kelly Wedding Photography – A styled secret garden shoot

A Hogarths Hotel winter wedding, photographed by John Charlton Photography…

© John Charlton Photography – A Hogarths Hotel winter wedding

A New Year’s Eve wedding in a tipi, photographed by Steve Gerrard Photography…

© Steve Gerrard Photography – A New Year’s Eve wedding in a tipi

A Huntstile Organic Farm wedding, photographed by PhotoDabek…

© PhotoDabek – A Huntstile Organic Farm wedding

A Notely Abbey wedding, photographed by James Davidson Photography…

© James Davidson Photography – A Notely Abbey wedding

A wedding at The Saracen’s Head, photographed by Aaron Collett Photography…

© Aaron Collett Photography – A wedding at The Saracen’s Head

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Sangeeta Laudus gave Tips for Choosing a Bridal Bag
• Lina Cameron gave her Top 5 Lip Product Recommendations

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