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The new series of the BBC's ever popular Don't Tell the Bride produced by Renegade Pictures is on the lookout for a new set of couples hoping to Marry in 2012 to feature in their latest series.

Twelve thousand pounds is up for grabs for those potential Brides to be who have enough faith in their future spouses ability to plan their Wedding right down to the last detail, and that includes the dress !




There have certainly been some heartstopping moments and looks of horror when the Grooms choice has been revealed in previous series' . Hardly surprising though really. it is what makes this programme most entertaining :)

Check out some clips from previous shows here

If you are in the North East of England you can request an application form directly by registering free on www.greatnorthweddingshow.com or pick up one personally if you visit the event on Sunday 19th February 2012 at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead.

 

Cast from your partner’s finger, so you are always holding hands.

The interior of the finished ring holds an impression of your partner’s finger, which will encircle yours forever.

These hand-finished unusual wedding rings are available in gold, silver, white gold or platinum with your choice of polished or unpolished exterior surface and all rings are finished to have glowing polished edges. You can also select from two widths: slender (0.3cm) or broad (0.7cm).

Laing’s unique wedding rings definitely have the wow factor and the prices are even more wow. My research has shown me that couples today are willing to pay anything from £100 to £1000 per wedding ring. Patrick Laing’s personalised custom-made creations start at just at £600 each, which is a mid-range price, but for that you will receive an extremely sentimental and totally individual wedding ring.

When you place the order for your wedding ring or a set of his and hers wedding rings, Laing and his team will send out a specially-designed impression kit, including full instructions and moulding materials, along with a ring measurer (a wooden reference ring that models your chosen width and depth) and a robust set of return postage boxes.

Then, in Patrick’s words, ‘we will craft your rings in your chosen precious metals and hand-finish them, before delivering them to you in a set of gift boxes, as shown in the accompanying images. This normally takes 5-6 days excluding delivery. We ask you to provide the full names of the couple, even if only one person is ordering a ring, so that we may address the pack to you personally.’ If you should have any concerns regarding the sizing of your finger or the moulding process, you can contact Patrick and his team at any time via ‘Ask Seller A Question’ on the product page, for prompt and helpful guidance.

For couples wanting to do something different with every element of their wedding day, seeking out an original and inspired wedding ring that is a twist on the traditional wedding band is an integral part of their wedding planning. Patrick Laing’s Bespoke Fingerprint Wedding Rings are innovative, sentimental, high quality and great value for money. Not only will you have it and hold it for the rest of your lives, the added symbolism this wedding ring provides, combined with the fact that you are able to create it yourselves, makes it truly like no other.

Photobooths for weddings. Who would have thought?

This new take on an old concept is gaining momentum and snowballing in popularity. Adding a wholly different dimension to weddings, the photobooth concept allows guests a greater level of freedom. Without a photographer to hand, the privacy of the photobooth lets guests to tap into their fun frivolous side. Allowing guests to let their hair down, the photobooth is guaranteed to capture a completely different side of guests, complementing traditional wedding photography perfectly.

Photobooths also provide a sense of novelty and are as much a form of entertainment as a photographic record.

 

 

They will get people talking and encourage them to mingle outside their tables. There’s also a certain nostalgia factor, with photobooths recalling childhood memories. With no wait time and a retro feel, photobooths are sure to add an interesting quirk to any wedding, providing fresh, creative pics of your big day. Snaparazzi Photo Booths operate in the North and South of England and offer authentic retro 1960's Photo Booths which can deliver digital picture in black and white or colour. Limelight Hire offer a more modern twist on the theme with touchscreen technology and HD prints.

Photos taken in the booths can also be used to compile a personalised guestbook for the bride and groom.

Both of the above companies will be exhibiting with their photobooths on demonstration at The Great North Wedding Show at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Sunday February 19th 2012

Here's wishing all friends, colleagues, clients, likers and followers of WeddingPages.co.uk and SocialBrides.co.uk a Merry Christmas and Happy and prosperous New Year.

Thank you for your custom, support and friendship throughout 2011.


Funny Santa Cartoon

We will be back with our online chat/wedding fayre on www.SocialBrides.co.uk on Tuesday 3rd January 2012,  7 til 10 and every Tuesday from then on.


Our first Wedding Show of the new season the Durham Wedding Show will take place on Sunday 15th January 2012 at Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground,Chester le Street and we are expecting this to be an even bigger success than our event in September was.

Hope to see you all soon, and once again Merry Christmas and all the very best for you in 2012.


Peter

www.WeddingPages.co.uk

www.SocialBrides.co.uk

Weddings can be a minefield in terms of tradition and etiquette. Who pays for what? And how much should they pay? While a simple civil ceremony will set you back less than £50, the overwhelming majority of weddings cost between £5,000 and a staggering £15,000. To simplify and streamline the process (and minimise the stress), it’s best to arrive at a budget before you seriously begin planning, and to decide who is paying for what early on.

Tradition dictates that the cost of a wedding is covered by the bride’s father. However, the practice of parents covering the cost of a wedding is becoming less common, and the majority of weddings are funded by the bridal couple in question. Despite the added financial burden, in many ways paying for your own weddings offers an easier option, giving you full reign to exercise your own prerogative, without having to defer to the cost coverer. Aside from this, many couples are wary of asking their parents for financial assistance on the basis that their parents aren’t in a position to cover the costs. Should your parents wish to contribute, discuss and agree a set contribution to the budget to avoid any subsequent confusion. Regardless of parental involvement, you are likely to have to save to cover some of the costs, so it’s wise to work out a budget as soon as possible to allow yourself plenty of time to save.

To better enable you to navigate this minefield, we've compiled the following list:

The Bride's family

·         Wedding stationery and the engagement announcement in the local newspaper.

·         The cost of ceremony - including the flowers, registering banns, and the music.

·         The wedding cake and catering.

·         Overnight accommodation for close relatives on the bride’s side.

·         The bride's wedding dress, veil, accessories and shoes.

·         Transportation for the bride and bridal party.

·         The reception costs, including the venue, food, beverages, entertainment, wedding cake, favours.

·         The photographer and videographer.

·         The floral bouquets.

·         The church and the decorations for the reception.

·         The Bridesmaids' dresses and accompanying accessories.

·         Wedding presents for the newlyweds.

The Groom's family

·         The groom's attire.

·         The best man and ushers’ outfits.

·         The travel and accommodation expenses for the groom's family.

·         The corsages for the parents and buttonholes for the men.

·         Wedding presents for the bride and groom.

Bride and groom

·         The hen do and stag party.

·         Gifts for the parents, the attendants and the best man.

·         Any expenses that have exceeded the original budget.

·         The wedding night hotel.

·         The honeymoon.

-sheepskin! Sheepskin rugs look luxe and cosy – perfect for a winter wedding!

-pine cones – scatter on tables or use as place card holders

-fairy lights – festive, but slightly more discreet than tinsel, fairy lights provide soft, flattering lighting and create an air of romance

-Christmas trees – this is my own personal idea for a winter take on wishing trees. Instead of hanging ‘wishes’ on the bare branches of a wishing tree, swap it for a spruce!

-Also, miniature Christmas trees can make excellent table centrepieces – the scope for customisation makes them a perfect addition, keep it simple with white fairy lights or go all out

-Baubles – pretty and can be used as favours or even place settings if personalised. The multi-purpose nature of baubles makes them perfect for anyone with a tight budget.

-A log fire – cosiness personified!

-gingerbread houses – you can buy pre-made ones and they add endless charm to a food table

-snowglobes – think the tasteful variety, not the cheap and cheerful type you pick up in a discount store to give to children

-holly and mistletoe – for a festive touch of nostalgia

{Image credits: 1. Partylights; 2. All Style Wedding Invitations;}

With Christmas looming I thought it pertinent to compile a list of delicious festive treats to serve at a winter wedding, just in case anyone is in need of any inspiration. So here it is, my top 10 treats for a warm winter wedding!

-freshly roasted chestnuts – deliciously nostalgic and comforting.

-hot chocolates with a fresh miniature ring doughnuts (and for added decadence serve with whipped cream and crumbled flake).

-mince pies fresh from the oven – for those who really want to capitalise on the festive cheer.

-egg nogg –creamy comforting goodness in a glass!

-hot canapes – think miniature yorkshire puddings with sliced beef and horseradish or gravy.

-hot chocolate shots – like hot chocolate but better, think a syrupy shot of melted chocolate.

-cranberry glazed turkey skewers – simple, sweet and succulent!

-melting middle chocolate fondants – timeless and universally popular I believe

-hot scotch eggs – another classic! For a more delicate, contemporary twist, use quail eggs instead of chicken egg.

-mulled wine – for something truly spectacular purchase a sugar tower, douse it in alcohol and then set fire to it! Not only does it enrich the mulled wine, but it makes for an impressive display.

{Image credits: 1. Mahanandi; 2. ; Delicious Magazine; 3. We Adore Weddings;}

Here's some free to use seating plan software.

http://www.seatingarrangement.com


  Might help in any delicate situations with the guests !

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