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: Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa Unveils  New Gin-inspired Overnight Spa Break

Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa Unveils New Gin-inspired Overnight Spa Break

Newbury's Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa announces the launch of the exciting new Spring Into Gin overnight spa break from £129.50 per person which invites guests to indulge in a rejuvenating spa retreat complete with botanical-inspired treatment choices, amidst the serene Berkshire countryside. The Spring Into Gin package is available from now until May 31st 2024. Guests embarking on the Spring Into Gin experience will be treated to a delightful journey of relaxation and revitalisation. Upon arrival, they will be welcomed with their choice of a refreshing gin and tonic, setting the tone for a truly tranquil getaway to follow.

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Wedding News: Planning a hen (or sten) party? These activity-based bars need to be on your list

Planning a hen (or sten) party? These activity-based bars need to be on your list

Tasty food, gorgeous cocktails and a bit of healthy competition equals a winning recipe for an amazing time for your pre-wedding get together! How does a side of shuffleboard or darts with your cocktails sound? Whether you're looking for a daytime plan or something to keep you partying into the early hours, Electric Shuffle and Flight Club are great options. Both have resident DJs banging out the tunes, and both offer fab bottomless brunch packages if an afternoon booze session is more what you're after. They're also perfectly designed for the most amazing insta-worthy pics

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Wedding News: Introducing James May Gin

Introducing James May Gin

Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter, automotive obsessive and Wiltshire pub landlord James May has started a gin brand - perfect for all those couples tying the knot in the area and looking to keep their wedding carbon footprint down by shopping local! James became co-owner of The Royal Oak Swallocliffe in a particularly beautiful part of Wiltshire in September 2020, and thought it might be a good idea to create a gin for the loyal customers. SO along with West Countryman Gus Colquhoun and Hugh Anderson of Downtown Distillery, that dream became a reality.

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Wedding News: Liston Court Gardens to host Marlow Spring Festival this Easter

Liston Court Gardens to host Marlow Spring Festival this Easter

Marlow's new look Liston Court Gardens will be hosting the Marlow Spring Festival this Easter weekend. Taking place from 11 am until 4 pm on Saturday 30th March, the free-to-attend, one-day seasonal eggstravaganza will feature an artisan Easter gift market, live music, crafting, face painting, an Easter egg hunt and even the opportunity to meet the Easter bunny. Featuring more than ten boutique stalls from local producers, there will be artisan chocolatiers and gifts galore, with offers that will be sure to put a spring in visitor's steps. Family entertainment will be in full flow, with a regular programme of live music from distinguished guitarist, Steph Willis, and talented duo Soulcem, who'll be filling the air with some melodious classics.

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Wedding News: Revealed the UK’s best venues with woodlands to achieve dreamy cottage-core weddings

Revealed the UK’s best venues with woodlands to achieve dreamy cottage-core weddings

A recent study revealed the UK's highest-rated venues for woodland-themed weddings, with Creeksea Place being named the best. The research conducted by photo wall art creator StoryBoards analysed user-generated review data to identify the UK regions with the highest quantity of top-rated woodlands venues by creating an overall rating score. The study has revealed that Creeksea Place is the most highly rated woodland in the nation. Located in Essex, the manor house, which includes picturesque woodland, has been rated five stars over 220 times giving it a perfect score of ten out of ten.

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Wedding News: The new Yankee Candle® SS24 collection

The new Yankee Candle® SS24 collection

Find an oasis this spring with the new Yankee Candle® SS24 collection, Under the Desert Sun. The new collection will brighten the home with fragrances that exude memories of warmer days, including four refreshingly light and bright fragrances including, Desert Blooms, Aloe & Agave, Sweet Vanilla & Horchata, and Stargazing. Inspired by the unique beauty of the desert, the new collection has been designed to help escape the ordinary and satisfy wanderlust, immersing the home in sun-drenched scents. The Under The Desert Sun collection features exotic fragrances such as aguaro cactus, aloe and blue lotus, as well as soothing lavender and eucalyptus.

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Wedding News: Three spicy but sophisticated hen party ideas

Three spicy but sophisticated hen party ideas

Throwing a hen party that will please all attendees can be tricky. Striking a balance between risque and tame activities can be one of the most controversial challenges you'll face when planning. In fact, some of the more crude hen party gimmicks came out in the top 10 most hated parts of a hen party in this report. However, you can create a hen party that strikes the perfect balance between spice and sophistication, ensuring a night to remember for both the bride and her friends. Jess Martin, Hen Party expert at Ginger Ray has shared three amazing themes for the perfect spicy but sophisticated hen party:

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Wedding News: Greenway Hotel and Spa in Gloucestershire enjoys a refurbishment

Greenway Hotel and Spa in Gloucestershire enjoys a refurbishment

A new bar and an expanded food menu are among the new additions to Cheltenham's Greenway Hotel and Spa, a 16th-century manor house hotel which has been named as one of the top ten country house hotels by The Times' guide to the 100 best places to stay in the UK for 2024. The boutique property, which's set within eight acres of countryside grounds and holds a 4 AA Red Star rating as well as the 3AA Rosette-awarded Garden Room restaurant, has completed a refurbishment across its communal areas, including the spa brasserie, its main reception and stairwell, and its multi-purpose Austen Room.

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Wedding News: Experts share 5 tips on accommodating deaf guests at your wedding

Experts share 5 tips on accommodating deaf guests at your wedding

Planning a wedding can be challenging, especially when there are so many decisions to be made and so many things to be considered. Whilst this is your big day, considering your guests can go a long way, especially for those who have disabilities or are hard of hearing. In the UK, one in five adults is deaf, has hearing loss or tinnitus, so the likelihood of having someone who may need additional help when it comes to hearing in attendance is quite likely. Ashish Shah, Audiologist at The Hearing Care Partnership has offered his expert advice on how you can better accommodate your deaf and hard-of-hearing guests.

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Wedding News: Bucks-based Burnham Beeches Hotel offers gift to future couples

Bucks-based Burnham Beeches Hotel offers gift to future couples

The elegant Buckinghamshire-based Georgian manor house, Burnham Beeches Hotel, offers couples getting married an idyllic and romantic setting in which to celebrate their wedding day. Nestled in the countryside, the renowned hotel offers comfort, charm and seamless service with a choice of stylish bedrooms and function suites along with delicious dining. Guests are welcomed by the impressive Georgian architecture, ten acres of ethereal woodland and manicured lawns and grounds. Two wedding packages, The Sweetheart Package and The Signature Package are on offer, as well as private hire and bespoke additions. Lucky couples who choose to contract their 2024 or 2025 wedding on Burnham Beeches Sweetheart Package before the 1st of April 2024 will receive a complimentary wedding gift.

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Wedding News: These daily habits are ruining your wedding ring

These daily habits are ruining your wedding ring

If you've been the lucky recipient of a diamond ring or a piece of jewellery, Nilesh Rakholia, jewellery expert and founder of Abelini, has shared exactly how to care for your precious diamonds to ensure they last a lifetime... Nilesh says: "While it can be tempting to wear precious items such as an engagement ring all the time, daily habits such as cooking and cleaning can damage your jewellery. To avoid this, we always recommend removing jewellery before showering or washing up because the soap can cause a film to form, which can leave rings and bracelets looking dull.

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Wedding News: Wedding traditions which are falling out of favour with younger generations

Wedding traditions which are falling out of favour with younger generations

Researchers surveyed Gen Z couples and found many traditional wedding and proposal traditions which are falling out of favour with younger generations. But it's good news for the father-of-the-bride, as 54 percent said expecting parents to cough up for the big day was no longer necessary. Other things which are likely to fall out of favour are asking the bride's father for permission to propose (43 percent), sleeping apart the night before the wedding (38 percent) and the bride taking their partner's name (35 percent).

Of the 2,000 18- to 27-year-olds, surveyed by Churchill, as many as 86 percent believe the traditional stereotype of men proposing to women is old hat – and women should be able to pop the question too.

A third (29 percent) think that being given away is no longer necessary, while 27 percent say that tossing the bouquet is out of style. Being carried over the threshold (26 percent), promising to obey in the vows (25 percent) and wearing a veil (19 percent) are also falling out of favour.

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Wedding News: A third of Brits decline wedding invites due to cost Klarna finds

A third of Brits decline wedding invites due to cost Klarna finds

The wedding season is just around the corner! What is normally a cause for joy can often become a financial strain for guests. Travel, outfits, gifts – the costs can quickly soar to unexpected heights. This is also confirmed by a recent survey by Klarna*, the flexible choice for smart, secure payments: One third (36.4%) of those surveyed said they had declined wedding invitations in the past due to associated costs. Moreover, 30.2% of respondents said they have not attended a Stag or Hen party due to the expenses involved.

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Wedding News: 9 in 10 newlyweds say budgeting is the biggest wedding stress

9 in 10 newlyweds say budgeting is the biggest wedding stress

New research of newlyweds has revealed that 9 in 10 newlyweds find budgeting to be the biggest wedding stress. Queensmith's research surveyed 1,000 recently married couples throughout the UK, exploring the most and least enjoyable aspects, as well as the most stressful moments, leading up to their weddings and during the day itself. Weddings take a lot of time to plan in order to make them fabulous, but they also cost a pretty hefty sum of money too. Looking at the most stressful aspects of wedding, a whopping 93% of respondents said budgeting was the most stressful part of planning a wedding.

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Wedding News: Step into spring at The Vineyard with an Easter Afternoon Tea

Step into spring at The Vineyard with an Easter Afternoon Tea

On Sunday, March 24th, guests can indulge in a traditional afternoon tea, complemented by a glass of champagne and an exclusive Easter wreath masterclass led by the in-house florist in collaboration with Allium Design. Guests will create an Easter wreath to take home, crafted with the finest countryside flowers. Priced at £99 per person, this experience promises exquisite food, delightful beverages, and a touch of floral finesse to kickstart any Easter celebrations. On Sunday, March 31st, Easter Sunday Lunch at The Vineyard will start from noon. Begin the celebration with a champagne aperitif, followed by a three-course culinary journey prepared by Tom Scade. Priced at £79 per person, this gourmet experience promises to be a feast for the senses.

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Wedding News: Hen party dos and don'ts according to brides

Hen party dos and don'ts according to brides

Planning a hen party can be a stressful task, and with more and more brides opting for weekends over one last night of single life, there's even more pressure to get it right. To help you create the perfect celebration, Amy Greenshields, party planning expert at cardfactory spoke to 10 recent brides and bride-to-bes, unveiling their hen party dos and don'ts. Using this insight, Amy shares her top tips for 'kissing the miss goodbye' in style.

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Wedding News: Expert advice on how to plan a wedding in 2024

Expert advice on how to plan a wedding in 2024

Georgie Mitchell, Wedding Planner and Wedding Expert for online fashion destination Silkfred, shares her expert insight on how to plan a wedding in 2024. "Figure out your goals! Every wedding starts very differently and couples want different things. Sit together and decide what is the most important part of your wedding day - are you looking for a big party? Therefore drink and music may be key. Alternatively, if the look of everything is the most important thing, then this is where your money will be spent. Ensure you then allocate the budget and start with these suppliers."

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Wedding News: De Vere donates extra day this leap year to communities

De Vere donates extra day this leap year to communities

Hotel chain De Vere, with properties in Gloucestershire and Berkshire, volunteered over 450 hours, equivalent to 56 days' worth of their colleagues' time, on Thursday 29th February to give back the extra leap year day to local charities and community projects. As part of the group's wider ESG efforts, De Vere has committed to donating over 2,000 hours of volunteering in 2024 to continue to develop valued relationships within the local community. Over 100 colleagues across De Vere's properties, as well as its central support team, volunteered at local charity partners including Cotswold Lake Trust, Berkshire Animal Connection Centre and Windsor Food Share. Many also engaged with local community projects such as litter picking, gardening and maintenance within local care homes.

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Wedding News: Luxury gifts for all occasions with WOLF

Luxury gifts for all occasions with WOLF

The ultimate gift awaits with WOLF, a family-owned British brand, luxury jewellery boxes, travel jewellery cases, bags, watch winders and cases and a plethora of other accessories. Whether it's a pre-wedding treat for yourself, a thank you gift for your bridal party, or something you want added to your big-day giftlist, WOLF's beautifully designed jewellery boxes and cases are exquisite in design and intricate in detail and make the perfect travel accompaniment for your hen do or honeymooon. The Caroline Large Jewellery Box could be a wonderful maid of honour gift for the wedding season or a timeless classic gift for a mother, while the travel jewellery case Caroline Jewellery Portfolio, available in ivory, black or red, is perfect for securing precious items on your honeymoon.

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Wedding News: Enjoy a Mother's Day prosecco-infused afternoon tea & Sunday lunch at the Castle Hotel

Enjoy a Mother's Day prosecco-infused afternoon tea & Sunday lunch at the Castle Hotel

Celebrate Mother's Day in regal style at The Castle Hotel in the enchanting town of Windsor, where timeless charm meets culinary excellence. Treat mum to an exquisite Sunday lunch, a delectable three-course affair featuring a delightful array of options. Begin with the tantalising duck and orange pâté, savour the mouthwatering braised lamb shank as the main event, and conclude with a selection of the finest British cheeses. Show gratitude for everything mothers do while enjoying this culinary journey. After the sumptuous meal, stroll through The Long Walk or explore the local shops in Windsor, with the added convenience of four hours of complimentary parking at the hotel.

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