Category: Wedding News

The latest wedding news, including details of upcoming events, open days and showcases, wedding awards and more.

PapaKata Sperry Tent Styled by Lucy Wright Events

PapaKåta Autumn Open Weekend 2018

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On the 13th and 14th October 2018, PapaKåta will again showcase their beautiful tipis and Sperry Tents in the idyllic surroundings of Escrick Park for the PapaKåta Autumn Open Weekend.

With contemporary tablescapes and awe-inspiring florals, the styling will take this year’s events, current trends and next year’s predictions into consideration. Lucy Wright gave us a sneak peek of what to expect…

PapaKata Sperry Tent Styled by Lucy Wright Events

A Touch of Tuscany

“A visit to Italy inspired me to create this ‘Touch of Tuscany’ look for the 2018 PapaKåta Autumn Open Weekend. I’ve added teal, a colour used in many ways, to give the look depth and decadence. I planned a stunning wedding this year in a PapaKåta Sperry Tent, working with the couple to create an elegant yet bold theme. We used teal in the stationery, copper in the tableware and paired it with tonal greys in the candles. The overall look was fresh and modern yet warm and inviting.

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Gaynes Park Wedding Venue in Essex

Wedding Venue Late Availability Offers in 2018

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You might think it’s too late to hold a 2018 wedding, but you’d be wrong! There are still plenty of stunning wedding venues out there with late availability, and what’s more, quite a few will have other amazing offers too. Check out some of the best wedding venue late availability offers for 2018 weddings…

Combermere Abbey, Cheshire

Combermere Abbey Wedding Venue in Cheshire

Enjoy this enchanting and historic house and its glorious grounds for even less when you book any remaining Friday to Sunday date. You can save £1,000 on some incredible dates at Combermere Abbey.

Gaynes Park, Essex

Gaynes Park Wedding Venue in Essex

Celebrate with the breathtaking Essex countryside all around you at Gaynes Park and enjoy a myriad of magical ceremony and reception settings. The venue is now offering £2,000 off any remaining 2018 date, plus you can save up to £10 per person on your wedding menu too.

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PapaKåta 2018 Spring/Summer Open Weekend

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If you are thinking of having a tipi or Sperry tent for your wedding then you must visit the PapaKåta 2018 Spring/Summer Open Weekend, taking place on the 17th and 18th March.

Romantic Meadow Styling

For this open weekend PapaKåta is working with wedding and event planner Natalie Hewitt to create ‘Romantic Meadow’ styling. They’ll showcase their exceptional tipis and Sperry Tents with contemporary tablescapes and up-to-date florals, whilst keeping the look coherent and classic.

PapaKata Tipi

Summer morning sun was at the forefront of their minds for this design concept. Creating a light, bright and airy feel is key to styling a spring/summer tipi wedding, and their design inspiration oozes style, luxury and sophistication.

Think bringing the outside in, with floral installations creating the most incredible alternative world within PapaKåta’s stunning tents. Key styling elements will create some incredible pops of colour and great focal points, whilst making the most of PapaKåta’s beautiful portfolio of finishing touches. Their aim is to showcase a modern and stylish set-up, giving you some ideas for a unique and striking wedding.

Open Weekend Highlights

Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect from the PapaKåta 2018 Spring/Summer Open Weekend…

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The Duke Mini Wedding Collection

The Duke Mini Wedding Collection

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Making wedding plans? Come along to The Duke Mini Wedding Collection for an evening of ideas and inspiration. This free wedding show is a chance to see work showcased by an array of The Duke Cornwall‘s recommended wedding suppliers. Taking place from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 15th March 2018, the Mini Wedding Collection promises an evening of fantastic displays and entertainment, with plenty of creative ideas to inspire your vision for your upcoming wedding day.

Explore the Venue

The evening will also show how some of the hotel’s most popular function rooms look when prepared for a wedding. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see their sensational spaces lit and decorated in full celebratory glory. See chairs and tables beautifully dressed, wedding items on display and entertainment to complete the feel of a wedding day.

The Duke Mini Wedding Collection

Taking place across the Ballroom, Hayward Room and Millbay Room, you’ll get a sense of the variety of spaces available. They’ll open up the honeymoon suite and a selection of bedrooms too, for a glimpse of the luxury accommodation available to you and your guests.

Meet the Team

The Mini Wedding Collection is also a chance to meet The Duke’s expert team and discuss ideas for your day. With extensive knowledge and experience, The Duke’s experts are adept at making the most this iconic venue’s stunning features. They’ll be on-hand to discuss how the hotel’s diverse range of spaces and flexible packages could work for your wedding.

The event is free and open to engaged couples only. Come along for a fun and inspiring evening, and to see this unique setting in action as a magical wedding venue. Book your free place here.

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3LG

South West WedMeetup Organisers

South West WedMeetup, February 2018

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In 2015 I was invited to be a keynote speaker at one of the Cornwall WedMeetups. Now, entrepreneurs Hazel Parsons and Jenny Wren, the team behind Cornwall and Devon WedMeetup, have announced the launch of South West WedMeetup, an exciting two day business extravaganza open to wedding suppliers in the South West.

The South West’s Biggest Wedding Supplier Event

The event will offer networking opportunities and business insights aplenty for attendees. Key highlights will include a wedding business help desk, trade show, marketing and empowerment workshops, and an impressive line-up of speakers.

South West WedMeetup Organisers

Where and When

South West WedMeetup will take place on 26th – 27th February, 10am to 4.30pm, at Deer Park Country House Hotel in Devon. The two day extravaganza is set to welcome more than 200 wedding businesses from the South West of England – from Bristol to Cornwall. It is the place to be if you are looking to develop and grow your business in 2018.

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