Wedding Tips and Advise
Beeston Free Church
This is a church for Christians of all ages and backgrounds who meet together to glorify God by making the good news of Jesus Christ known in Beeston, Nottingham. The Church is not a collection of individuals but a family and the small, yet functional building reflects that attitude. The Beeston Free Church is affiliated [...]
Woodborough Hall
Woodborough Hall caters for every individual need and personal requirement from an intimate family gathering to a large evening reception. The venue is licensed to hold both civil wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships and can hold up to 80 people for the ceremony. Woodborough Hall is a wonderful venue with nice front garden area which [...]
Holme Pierrepont Hall
Built by Sir William Pierrepont in 1500 and still lived by his descendents, Holme Pierrepont Hall has been used for some of the most elegant functions over the last three decades. The house is available exclusively for weddings and corporate events, each one receiving an attentive service of the highest standards. Set in 30acres of [...]
Lakeside Wedding Reception Venue
Nottingham’s unique leisure venue, as advertised on their website, offers civil ceremonies in a Tower Suite overlooking a picturesque lake and beautiful gardens. The Lakeside Hotel also offers a good sized dining room that can easily accommodate a big wedding reception and disco for about 100-150 people. There is also a large patio next to [...]
Divorced Parents with New Partners
If one or other of the divorced parents has since remarried usually the custom dictates that the new spouse should be invited to the wedding. However, if the new partner was the obvious cause of the parents’ marriage break up then out of respect to the injured party only the real parent should be invited. [...]
Outdoor Weddings
Outdoor weddings can be very beautiful and not to mention extremely romantic. In a region or country where good weather can be virtually guaranteed at certain times of year outdoor weddings are always a big hit. However, don’t plan an outdoor wedding anywhere in the world where the weather might spoil the day. Please remember, [...]
Choosing the Best Man
The choice of best man is a very important one becasue there is a lot more to being a best man than merely making a funny speech. Although the groom’s first choice may be his best buddy from the pub or his younger hippy brother they may not be the best candidates. To avoid their [...]
Animals at a Wedding
If you have a dog or other pet and want it to be present at your wedding, do allow for the fact that the animal is very likely to be nervous in such an unfamiliar surroundings and as a result may not behave too well. Extra precautions should be taken to secure the safety of [...]
Which Confetti to Use
As the newlyweds leave the service ceremony it is traditional that family and guests throw confetti at the blessed couple. Confetti may come in all shapes and sizes, you would be surprised at what you can buy these days. Basic coloured paper horseshoe, bell shapes, rice, or dried rose petals are commonly used in today. [...]
Decorating Your Venue
Decorating your venue can be quite a big task depending on the size of the venue and the number of your guests. The co-ordinator of your wedding venue should be able to help you with all the sitting arrangements and decorations, or at least give you some good suggestions. If you’re looking for an inspiration, [...]
Wedding Wows in Historic Nottingham
Nottingham has come a long way since the times of Robin Hood and it has become one of Europe’s most visited cities on account of its legend, great universities, vibrant city life, old pubs, and its many remaining castles and churches. No wonder that many couples decide to get married in this wonderful city. A [...]
The Wedding Cake
The wedding cake is traditionally an essential part of the wedding reception ceremony. It is usually cut by the newlyweds right after the wedding dinner. These days you can serve whather type of cake you want. Tiered fruit cakes are very popular, but also chocolate cakes and sponge make very good choices. Some fruit cakes [...]
How Much Alcohol Is Enough?
Buying alcohol for your wedding reception can be quite a challange. The amount and types of alcohol to buy and serve may very depending on your cultural traditions, your guest list, and their individual drinking habits. On average you should allow for one or two glasses of sherry, champagne or wine for each guest as [...]
Choosing Your Caterer
The catering will probably be one of your biggest expenses. Whether you choose a caterer provided by the venue or chosen independently by you or your wedding planner, the food should be sampled first. Most couples decide on caterers already available in the reception venues so trying the food or even having a glimpse at [...]
Setting Up a Wedding Website
If you really want to avoid having to print out hundred maps, hotel brochures, menus, etc., why not set up a website for your wedding? Not only will you save a few trees but other benefit is that you can put loads of information on such a website that just won’t fit into an envelope. [...]
How to Survive Your Stag Night
Here are some tips on how to survive your stag night in Nottingham. Make sure you head out with plenty of money and a well charged mobile in case things get out of hand. Try to sneak in a few glasses of water in place of proper drinks. Everyone you meet will want to drink [...]
Witnesses to Marriage
Legally you need two adults to witness your marriage and sign their names in the register. In the eyes of the law these two individuals are the most important people after the bride and groom, notice these are not the parents of the couple. If there is someone you would like to include in your [...]
Mother of the Bride
As much as the groom and the bride may think it is their wedding day, the mother of the pride may also consider this to be partly her day. She may have been looking forward to this day almost as much as the groom her daughter. The ceremony is a chance for her to dress [...]
Buddhist Wedding
Buddha did not consider marriage to be a sacred ceremony. In Buddhism marriage is not a religious ceremony. The typical Buddhist marriage is a partnership of equals nad it should be based on deep mutual respect between both partners. Buddhists are allowed to marry anyone from any religion and the partnership should be an ideal [...]
Church of England Wedding
If one of you lives in the parish and is on the electoral roll, you should be able to marry in your local church. Some ministers require that you attend church regularly, but most of them don’t check. The public announcement of your intention to marry – the banns – will be read out in [...]
Roman Catholic Wedding
In order to have a Roman Catholic wedding arrange a meeting with your priest and take both your baptism and confirmation certificates. Most priests are empowered to act also as civil registars. If both of you are Roman Catholic then the wedding ceremony is usually a part of a Nuptial Mass and you both receive [...]
Budgeting Your Wedding
The cost of the average wedding according to the latest survey by You & Your Wedding magazine is nearly £20,000. However many couples spend twice as much and many half as much and still have a wonderful wedding. Expensive does not always mean good and tasteful. With careful budgeting most couples get the weding they [...]
