Much of the superstition that has evolved around weddings over the centuries started off as ways to ensure good luck, prosperity, happiness and fertility to the newlyweds. Another important aspect was to confuse or drive away any evil spirits who wanted to spoil the day. THE PROPOSAL On the wedding day, while on the way to [...]
- Neal Morgan
Set within 270 acres of attractive woodland and parkland golf course, Morley Hayes has a license to conduct marriage and civil partnership ceremonies in all three of the function suites making it the most suitable venue for your intimate wedding of close friends and family to a larger gathering to celebrate your wedding, the three [...]
- Neal Morgan
Your wedding is going to be one of the best days of your life, not to mention expensive. One way to ensure your special day is captured in the best way possible, make sure to choose a professional wedding photographer in Derbyshire that meets a few simple criteria. One of the most important things to [...]
- Neal Morgan
Located in the heart of Matlock, with stunning views across the Derwent Valley and newly restored facilities, an ideal location for your wedding and reception is the headquarters of Derbyshire County Council. County Hall, once a fashionable hydro, is a Grade II listed building offering ample space for wedding parties of up to 100 and [...]
- Neal Morgan
Breadsall Priory is a stunning 13th Century former Priory set in over 300 acres of peaceful parkland. The grounds provide unique photographic opportunities with extensive lawns surrounded with mature trees to an ornamental fountain. Their is an enclosed romantic rose garden tucked away the the side of the Priory at Breadsall too. Inside, the hotel [...]
- Neal Morgan
Now you are well on the way to organizing your ‘Perfect Wedding’ the flowers, car, venue, photographer etc are all booked and ordered, but now you’re stuck on the smallest thing of all – the wedding favours. The problem is that giving a personalised favour can be extremely expensive, especially if you go down the route of [...]
- Neal Morgan
Having made the decision to get married, the newly betrothed need to assemble an army of helpers to make sure the day goes without a hitch. This army are often the bridal party, close family and friends to whom you can delegate some of the responsibilities. First on the list is the best man and maid or [...]
- Neal Morgan
Since I have been in business I have had a website, thats pretty typical I hear you say. At various times I have had comments on my site, some good and proper, but the vast majority are just spammy crap. Again nothing unusual. My reaction to this was to close all comments. Fine no spam, [...]
- Neal Morgan
Flowers and your bouquet are an integral part of any wedding. Flowers have been used for centuries to decorate not only the church and the reception, but the bride and bridesmaids too. They add beauty and perfume, and they can carry a lot of hidden meaning. Even the buttonhole for the groom has its origins [...]
- Neal Morgan
First off, set a budget. If you have a dream of using top notch wedding photographers, or arriving at the church in a horse drawn coach, go for it, but make sure you keep the costs down elsewhere. Check with the family about who is prepared to pay for what and see if there is [...]
- Neal Morgan
Question – Does it have to be fruit? Answer – Not if you don’t want it to be. The choice is endless, you can have chocolate, carrot, lemon drizzle, walnut, vanilla sponge, cherry, light fruit, rich fruit; you can please yourself, (it’s your wedding) or keep granny happy. You can have one tier, three tiers, [...]
- Neal Morgan
Book any of our two photographer packages and we will supply two parent albums for the price of one. To take advantage of this generous offer you must mention the UK Bride exclusive discount in your first email. Please email from the form at the bottom of this page. This offer can’t be used in conjunction with any other offers and [...]
- Neal Morgan
Having decided to get married in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire, the next step is to start planning your big day, and the best place to start is a local wedding fair. These events are an opportunity for suppliers to exhibit their wares, and give you the chance to gather information, inspiration and ideas. Wedding fairs usually [...]
- Neal Morgan
The wedding reception was almost always held at the bride’s family home. Up until the end of World War 2 the style of entertainment depended on the wealth of the bride’s parents, who organised a range of events from grand evening balls to tea and cake. As people grew wealthier and the number of guests [...]
- Neal Morgan
A centuries old symbol of love and devotion, the ring was also historically connected to the exchange of valuables in the age when marriages were a contract between families. The wedding ring has been placed on the third finger of the left hand since Roman times. It was believed that the vein in that finger [...]
- Neal Morgan
BETROTHAL Centuries ago, marriages were arranged by the fathers of the prospective bride and groom, and it was common for the pair to have little or no contact before the wedding. Often they were betrothed as children, until a ruling in the 18th century decreed that any agreement for children under the age of seven [...]
- Neal Morgan
We will be exhibiting our 2011 range of stunning wedding photography, beautiful Italian handmade book-bound albums , our delightful English digital storybook collection and our marvellous Magnetic designer collections. Do come over and say hi, even take a leaflet. We will be available from 11.00 am – 3.00 pm on Sunday 20th March 2011 to [...]
- Neal Morgan
If you are getting married in Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire, the Derby Wedding Showroom at Pride Park, DE24-8LZ, is well worth a visit. All exhibitors are fully vetted members of the Wedding Professional Network.
- Neal Morgan
We will be exhibiting our 2011 range of stunning wedding photography, beautiful Italian handmade bookbound albums , our delightful English digital storybook collection and our marvellous Magnetic designer collections. Do come over and say hi, even take a leaflet. We will be available from 11am – 4pm on Sunday 20th February 2011 to discuss your [...]
- Neal Morgan
Shottle Hall are currently running two competitions in conjunction with Bespoke weddings, One to win the marque hire, and the other, to win your wedding at Shottle hall. Turn your dream wedding into a reality with a chance to “Win a Wedding” at The Coach House Marquee on the Shottle Estate including flowers, photographer and even a cake! On the [...]
- Neal Morgan
Neal with David will be exhibiting our 2011 range of stunning wedding photography, beautiful Italian handmade book-bound albums , our delightful English digital storybook collection and our marvellous Magnetic designer collections. Do come over and say hi, even take a leaflet. We will be available from 11am – 4pm on Sunday 16th October 2011 to [...]
- Neal Morgan
Neal and David will be exhibiting the 2011 range of stunning wedding photography, beautiful Italian handmade book-bound albums , our delightful English digital storybook collection and the marvellous Magnetic designer collections. Do come over and say hi, even take a leaflet. We will be available from 11am – 4pm on Sunday 13th March 2011 to [...]
- Neal Morgan
Sunday 30th January 2011. The world of weddings show at the Village Hotel, Chilwell, NG9 6DL We will be exhibiting our 2011 range of stunning wedding photography, beautiful Italian handmade bookbound albums, our delightful English digital storybook collection and our marvellous Magnetic designer collections. Do come over and say hi, even take a leaflet. We will be available [...]
- Neal Morgan
We will be exhibiting our 2011 range of stunning wedding photography, beautiful Italian handmade bookbound albums , our delightful English digital storybook collection and our marvellous Magnetic designer collections. Do come over and say hi, even take a leaflet. We will be available at the fair from 11am – 4pm on Sunday 6th March 2011 [...]
- Neal Morgan
At last, a program, or app as they are called now, that you can upload a txt file to and set to tweet at either a specific interval or in a specified time frame. To use this program you will need a Twitter account, a Goggle account and a program to write .txt docs. Notepad [...]
- Neal Morgan
Situated in beautiful countryside surrounding Sherwood Forest, the Clumber Park hotel is perfectly placed for your wedding in this beautiful and historic area. Located on the A614 opposite Clumber Park, which offers a huge choice of locations for your wedding photography there are many National Trust Parks nearby, including Rufford Park, another stunning location for [...]
- Neal Morgan
Clumber Park is a magnificent reminder of a bygone era and a beautiful setting for your wedding reception. A classical bridge over Clumber Lake, naturalised Pleasure Grounds and Walled Kitchen Garden all provide clues to the past and glorious backdrops for some truly stylish photographs. This is a beautiful expanse of historic parkland, heathland and [...]
- Neal Morgan
Colwick Hall is located at the end of a private driveway alongside Nottingham racecourse and is amongst beautiful countryside with extensive parkland, a lake, river trent and the marina. Breathtaking views of the south facing façade stretch across the landscaped lawn and fountains and is lined with trees along the river bank. With its highly [...]
- Neal Morgan