Your Glos and Wilts Wedding news and ideas from around the area

All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in Gloucestershire or Wiltshire, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.

Wedding News: Book a festive seasonal break at The Manor House

Book a festive seasonal break at The Manor House

Book a festive seasonal break at The Manor House in Castle Combe, Wiltshire with a three-night package from £3,180 or a four-night package priced from £3,520. Guests will be swept off their feet in the fairytale-inspired setting in this historic hotel nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. This idyllic retreat offers a refined festive experience with welcoming roaring fires and plenty of cosy nooks to curl up in. An enchanting Christmas Eve dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant Bybrook awaits, with the option to head to midnight mass, before being welcomed back with hot chocolate and warm mince pies. The main event, the Christmas Day lunch, will be served in Bybrook where culinary excellence meets holiday magic.

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Wedding News: AI creates the ultimate first dance song

AI creates the ultimate first dance song

There are over 217,000 first dances in the UK every year (1,950,000 in the US) yet couples usually pick the same handful of songs. Have you ever wondered why tracks like Etta James' At Last and Just You And I by Tom Walker are so popular at weddings? And what makes them so timeless? Function Central, a platform for finding and hiring musicians and bands for events, have answered exactly that! By analysing the most popular first dance songs to find the top 10 that couples choose, they have used AI to create the world's ultimate first dance song based on their findings, showing couples that they can have a timeless first dance song that is unique to their wedding.

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Wedding News: PoB Hotels unveil Black Friday Special Offers with luxury stays

PoB Hotels unveil Black Friday Special Offers with luxury stays

PoB Hotels unveil Black Friday Special Offers with luxury stays in their exquisite properties in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall. The finest collection of independent hotels across the British Isles unveils an exclusive special offer. Running from now until the 2nd of December, any guest purchasing a PoB gift voucher exceeding £250 will be gifted a Gusbourne Estate voucher worth £100. PoB Hotels' Gift Vouchers are available to buy online and can be personalised as part of a luxury gift pack including a reusable travel bag, a copy of The Handle – PoB Hotels' elegant print magazine - and a stylish gift wallet. The voucher can be sent digitally to guests getting to embark on a staycation, dining experience, or spa retreat.

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Wedding News: How to make your engagement ring shine for wedding day

How to make your engagement ring shine for wedding day

Between shampoo, hairspray, moisturiser and hand cream – we can all agree that our beautiful engagement rings go through a lot on a daily basis. After all, many of us wear them every day without ever taking them off! But if your big day is just around the corner, it's crucial to keep your ring looking its best for those all-important wedding photos and to ensure your nearest and dearest see it in all its glory. With this in mind, experts at family-owned jewellers and diamond merchants, Chisholm Hunter, offer their specialist advice on how to get your ring gleaming before your big day... Max Brown, Retail Director at Chisholm Hunter, shares their top tips for ensuring your engagement ring is sparkling ahead of your wedding day: "If you want your precious jewellery to look its best on the big day, we recommend taking your ring to a professional jewellers for both ultrasonic and steam cleaning and using fine emery paper followed by a full polish to remove any surface scratching.

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Wedding News: Venues for the perfect autumnal ceremony

Venues for the perfect autumnal ceremony

New research conducted by ethical jewellery brand Sacet has revealed the top country wedding venues across the UK that would make the perfect location for an autumnal ceremony. By analysing a number of factors (including guest capacity, number of reviews, professionalism, quality of service and value for money) of over 30 wedding venues that offer barn, country and forest-style weddings in the UK, the top 10 were revealed. Brinsop Court Manor House and Barn, in Hereford, has been crowned the overall winner, with top ratings across all factors (quality of service, response time, professionalism, value for money flexibility and average rating). It also had the most number of reviews and can hold between 30 to 250 guests.

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Wedding News: Cheltenham-based Kingsley Leather is the perfect pick this Xmas

Cheltenham-based Kingsley Leather is the perfect pick this Xmas

Are you searching for the perfect gift to spoil your groom-to-be with this Christmas, or on the morning of the wedding? Or, you might want to thank your groomsmen or fathers with something special. Kingsley Leather based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire has the perfect pick, from bespoke leather wallets and belts to other hand-crafted men's accessories. The personalised leather cufflinks, £55 per pair are a thoughtful way to express your love and thanks, and will be something that can be treasured forever and the handmade leather bow tie, £80 offers a distinctive, dapper choice for the groom and members of the male bridal party.

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Wedding News: Are these popular 2023 wedding song cursed?

Are these popular 2023 wedding song cursed?

Research from wedding entertainment providers Function Central shows couples are taking risks choosing songs for their weddings with shockingly high divorce rates. Function Central used existing data on the songs most likely to end in divorce to see whether couples were still taking risks by adding these songs to their upcoming nuptials. This data was then cross-referenced against existing wedding playlists of engaged couples to see whether couples were still choosing these songs for their weddings. The results were concerning for any superstitious couples worried about whether certain tracks were deemed bad luck for long lasting marriages.

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Wedding News: Wiltshire-based beauty brand Bramley launches Bramley Skin

Wiltshire-based beauty brand Bramley launches Bramley Skin

Wiltshire-based Bramley bottles nature's most active, science-backed skincare with its latest launch, Bramley Skin. With nature as their foundation, Bramley has combined the knowledge of expert plant-smiths and therapists with ingredients from native flowers and herbs found in wild British meadows to create powerful, natural skincare. Bramley Skin offers a complete range of treatment-led, 100% natural skincare. The new 22-piece collection features products specially developed to help support the skin's natural function with a blend of vitamins, antioxidants, and powerful botanicals. Designed to deliver long-lasting results, every step in the skincare collection combines Bramley's unique apple extract with essential oils and nature's most active, science-backed ingredients.

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Wedding News: 5 reasons couples fail at sticking to their wedding budget

5 reasons couples fail at sticking to their wedding budget

With the cost of living on everyone's minds, budget expert Isabel Smith, offers some insight into how couples can set (and stick to!) their wedding budget. The number of couples who are going overbudget on their wedding is dropping, from around 2/3 in 2018 to somewhere around 50% this year. This may be due to savvier couples setting more realistic budgets, or people simply refusing spend a penny more than planned owing to future financial uncertainty, but either way, I am all for it! I've never been an advocate for getting in debt over your big day, no matter how special you want it to be.

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Wedding News: The perfect couples advent calendar

The perfect couples advent calendar

Couples looking for that x-factor idea to get them in the Christmassy mood this festive season need look no further than A Twist Of Date's personalised couples' advent calendar. This personalised QR-code collection of romantic, fun and creative couples' activities adds a spark of magic that is sure to make 2023 a December to remember. Perfect for long-term busy couples looking to reconnect through heart-warming moments, it's a no-brainer alternative to the typical chocolate-filled Christmas countdown. Whether it's an impromptu trip to your local ice rink, engaging in an act of kindness together or writing each other a romantic letter to be opened on Christmas, each day brings something new and exciting to share together.

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Wedding News: How to master taking the perfect engagement ring photo

How to master taking the perfect engagement ring photo

Proposals are often one of the most memorable, special and magical moments in a couples life, so it's only natural they want to share this joyous news with their friends, family and colleagues. In 2023, one of the most common ways for couples to share the news of their engagement is through social media. Couples often post gorgeous pictures in real time of themselves along with the dazzling engagement ring. Sharing the news via social media is a quick and easy way of telling your loved ones the news without having to individually call everyone, which can be overwhelming and time consuming. However, taking the perfect photo can be a bit of a challenge. Whilst it's not a competition to see who has the biggest ring and whose ring sparkles the most, a lot of people want their ring to look as desirable and shimmering as possible.

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Wedding News: BS3 Santa to bring Christmas entertainment to Tewkesbury

BS3 Santa to bring Christmas entertainment to Tewkesbury

Bristol-based actor Stewart Wright is coming to Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire on the 8th of December, offering families the opportunity to make this festive season an unforgettable one. Wright will bring Father Christmas to life as he brings his ever-popular production of BS3 Santa to Tewkesbury for the very first time. Experienced at entertaining all ages with his own brand of improvisation and audience involvement, theatre meets 'An Audience with Father Christmas' in this 50-minute interactive show. Created by Wright, one of Bristol's top comic theatre performers, in 2020, BS3 Santa was originally produced to be performed on people's doorsteps during the pandemic. For 2023, BS3 Santa has transformed into an enchanting, interactive show which will be performed outdoors at Tewkesbury Garden Centre this festive season.

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Wedding News: Sober hen parties are on the rise

Sober hen parties are on the rise

While hen parties are often characterised by celebratory cocktails, drinking games and wild night outs, the hen-do could soon be shrugging off its booze-fueled persona. Global searches for 'sober hen do ideas' have doubled over the past year while 'sober bachelorette party games' has also seen a 50% increase. On TikTok, #soberliving has seen a surge in popularity, with videos including the hashtag boasting over 650 million views. If you're a bride-to-be looking to celebrate your 'last night of freedom' tee-total-style, party planning expert, Amy Greenshields at cardfactory has shared her four top tips.

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Wedding News: Cheltenham's Imperial Haus Wins Muddy Stilettos Award 2023

Cheltenham's Imperial Haus Wins Muddy Stilettos Award 2023

Congratulations go to Imperial Haus boutique cocktail bar in Cheltenham which recently won best National Bar at The Muddy Stilettos Awards 2023. It's It's an independent business that opened in 2021, founded by owner Sophie Wilding, who appeared on the BBC One television show The Apprentice. It was inspired by her love of cocktails, passion for interior design and the need for traditional service. The venue was recently granted a change of license to allow under-18s in with an adult, allowing families to enjoy the venue together – there's even a specific kids' mocktail menu on offer!

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Wedding News: Is lasting love magic, logic or luck?

Is lasting love magic, logic or luck?

Does it matter how a couple met? Contented Couples, a new guide to long-term relationships, features candid, intimate interviews with eighteen couples, based in the UK and USA. Each pair tell of how they met, how they formed a relationship and how they've thrived to become a truly happy union. One couple met and married within a month, whilst another two were thrown together repeatedly by a matchmaker who refused to give up - and it is not only guy meets girl either. The couples speak from an array of circumstance, culture and sexual orientations, including arranged marriage, friends-to-lovers and dating apps.

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Wedding News: The five best weather apps to keep your eye on it leading up to the big day

The five best weather apps to keep your eye on it leading up to the big day

Wedding jewellery experts Austen & Blake have listed some of the best weather apps to keep an eye on in the lead-up to your big day. The UK weather has been anything but predictable lately, with September set to be a particularly rainy and unsettled month, according to The Met Office. Top-rated apps help to track and plan your wedding day accordingly. Weather apps are invaluable when it comes to planning your nuptials, but sometimes there's no avoiding the inevitable. That's why, along with listing the best apps for tracking grey skies, the jewellery experts have teamed up with a professional wedding photographer to provide tips on how to get the best rainy snaps.

Even when the weather's a washout, it doesn't mean your wedding photos have to be! Here are some of the best weather apps to keep an eye on and how to strike the perfect pose if rain is predicted:

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Wedding News: It's fireplace season at The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Gloucestershire

It's fireplace season at The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Gloucestershire

As the days get shorter and the temperature plummets, enjoy the autumnal season at the cosy Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The sound of a crackling fireplace while lounging on a plush sofa with a mug of hot chocolate or a glass of mulled wine is one of the most comforting things about the colder season. Take a seat in front of the roaring open fire or enjoy a pre-dinner drink with a loved one in front of the fireplace at the luxurious Greenway Hotel and Spa set in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. The award-winning Garden Room Restaurant is also a must-try!

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Wedding News: Don’t like your engagement ring? Relationship experts reveal what you need to do!

Don’t like your engagement ring? Relationship experts reveal what you need to do!

A marriage proposal is filled with an overwhelming amount of emotion and is a moment both you and your partner will remember forever. But once the initial rush fades, what if you come to terms with the fact that the ring placed on your finger isn't what you envisioned it to look like? Leading diamond jewellers, Diamonds Factory, teamed up with relationship experts Georgia Sturmer and Sharin Shafer, who have shared their top 3 tips on how to handle this delicate situation in the best way possible.

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Wedding News: Enjoy fantastic offers this autumn at the Cheltenham Chase hotel

Enjoy fantastic offers this autumn at the Cheltenham Chase hotel

Located right on the edge of the Cotswolds, just a short drive from the charms of Cheltenham and Gloucester, Cheltenham Chase hotel offers the perfect sanctuary. Autumn is here and it's time to relax, recharge and reconnect. Allow yourself some well-earned downtime and step away from the hustle and bustle with a friend or a loved one to enjoy morning walks in the Cotswolds' countryside followed by a rejuvenating spa experience. Indulge in a massage, or facial and treat your body to some luxury with products from the wonderful Elemis and the best news is that they've just launched some new seasonal packages so that you can enjoy your getaway at a discount!

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Wedding News: Fraser Hart launches its stunning lab-grown diamond collection

Fraser Hart launches its stunning lab-grown diamond collection

Fraser Hart, one of the UK's leading purveyors of fine jewellery, is redefining affordable luxury with the launch of its Born Lab Grown Diamonds collection in 10 new stores nationwide. Optically, physically and chemically identical to an earth-grown diamond, here cutting-edge technology is used to create timeless diamonds in a laboratory setting. Blending craftsmanship with innovation, Born Lab Grown Diamonds are breathtaking in their clarity, delivering the same sparkling wow-factor as traditionally mined gems, but with a more accessible price tag. The Born collection includes a stunning choice of "buy now, treasure forever" heirloom jewellery pieces. With exquisite diamond rings starting at just £799, diamond and white gold stud earrings from £799, classic diamond encrusted tennis bracelets from £5,250, and diamond pendant necklaces from £850, investing in luxurious, exceptional quality and utterly timeless diamond jewellery pieces has never been more attractive.

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