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Wedding News: Lifestyle hotel brand Malmaison has announced the launch of Malmaison Manchester Deansgate

Lifestyle hotel brand Malmaison has announced the launch of Malmaison Manchester Deansgate

Lifestyle hotel brand Malmaison has announced the launch of Malmaison Manchester Deansgate. Located a stone's throw from the bustling Deansgate thoroughfare that connects the city's many neighbourhoods, this four-star property offers 70 rooms and suites, many with views over the picturesque Albert Square.

The signature restaurant, Malmaison Bar & Grill, seats 114 guests and serves a stylish fusion grill menu, offering contemporary takes on classic and seasonal dishes carefully curated by chef director John Woodward, served alongside a curated wine list and bar menu. Manchester Deansgate also plays host to Malmaison's second rooftop bar and restaurant in the UK, seating 116 guests across its intimate terrace that overlooks the historic Manchester Town Hall.

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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: The Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is located within one of the most picturesque areas of the Lake District

The Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is located within one of the most picturesque areas of the Lake District

The Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is located within one of the most picturesque areas of the Lake District, overlooking Derwentwater. Set amidst acres of natural beauty, the venue's grounds are landscaped and complete with an abundance of flowerbeds, an on-site waterfall and panoramic views of the surrounding fells.

The main building was erected in 1870 and is made from a local slate, which stands out against the luscious green scenery. Inside is the perfect blend of contemporary chic and traditional charm. Over recent years, the property has been modernised to offer a more sophisticated appearance, including the conservatory, award-winning Mizu Pan-Asian Restaurant and the remainder of the ground floor, which is due to be completed in spring 2024.

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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: Lakeside Hotel & Spa has refurbished its lodges

Lakeside Hotel & Spa has refurbished its lodges

Lakeside Hotel & Spa is a four-star hotel on the southern shore of Lake Windermere. The hotel's lodges have been refurbished to create romantic accommodation for couples looking to stay the night after their big day. The two lodges have their own adjoining lounge, a huge picture window brimming with views of Lake Windermere and a luxurious outdoor bath.

Set by the lakeshore, with private patios and gardens within easy reach of the Aveda Spa and hotel's facilities, The Lodge is a private retreat in an envied position, yet only a few steps away from the hotel. It offers the best of two worlds: the peace and seclusion of your own place, with personal service, superb facilities and fine food.

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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: Bramall Hall is nestled within 70 acres of beautiful parkland

Bramall Hall is nestled within 70 acres of beautiful parkland

The first marriage at Bramall Hall took place on the 30th October 1599, when William Davenport, the heir to Bramall, was married at the age of 15 to Frances Wilbraham of Woodhey. Full of wonderful history, the property is nestled within 70 acres of beautiful parkland and is perfect for weddings.

The Chapel is available for ceremonies. With oak pews and authentic stone flag flooring, your ceremony will take place in front of the grand alter, with stained glass providing a picturesque backdrop. The Chapel can accommodate up to 75 guests for a civil ceremony only, or up to 60 people for a civil ceremony in conjunction with a wedding breakfast.

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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: Hawkshead Relish in the Lake District has received four national awards

Hawkshead Relish in the Lake District has received four national awards

Hawkshead Relish, based in the heart of the English Lake District, has received four national awards in the Great British Food Awards 2023. Launched earlier in 2023, the company offers slow-cooking sauces and jams that are perfect as wedding favours.

Maria Whitehead, MBE, co-owner of Hawkshead Relish, said: "We're absolutely thrilled to have collected these four prestigious awards, not only for the products but for our whole team creating our new slow cooker sauce range. We are also incredibly proud to have been selected as the North of England regional winner against so many other amazing top producers, making this a truly exceptional achievement."

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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: The Langdale Chase Hotel has reopened its doors following a careful 12-month restoration

The Langdale Chase Hotel has reopened its doors following a careful 12-month restoration

Standing on the shores of Lake Windermere, the Langdale Chase Hotel has reopened its doors following a careful 12-month restoration. The hotel's new look adds a contemporary touch with calming colours to its 30 bedrooms while being sympathetic to the building's history, which dates back to 1890. Langdale Chase Hotel combines warm service with plenty to do, offering a charming and homely lakeside getaway. Guests can choose to do as much as they wish or kick back and fine-tune the art of doing absolutely nothing at the hotel's private waterside location.

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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: Gretna Green has announced an open weekend this March

Gretna Green has announced an open weekend this March

Gretna Green, the family-owned, award-winning wedding, hospitality, retail, and experience destination located in Dumfries and Galloway, has announced its upcoming Wedding Open Weekend event, which will take place over the weekend of March 9th and 10th, 2024.

Guests will get the chance to wander around Gretna Green and get a glimpse of the stunning settings, divine decor, and magnificent set-ups to see how their wedding might look and feel on their own special day. They will also have the opportunity to speak to Gretna Green's award-winning wedding team to ask questions or book their dream Gretna Green wedding on the day.

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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: The Glass House is an elegant wedding venue in Lancashire

The Glass House is an elegant wedding venue in Lancashire

The Glass House is an elegant blank canvas decorated with wooden beams draped with fairylights, crystal chandeliers, mirrored bi-folding internal doors and floor-to-ceiling windows. The exterior is modern, with brick and glass frames and clean lines, creating a contemporary space to tie the knot. The venue offers picturesque views of the countryside stretching across the Pennines. The bi-folding doors lead directly onto the enclosed garden, which creates the perfect set-up for group shots, or the wooded areas and fields of wildflowers make a fantastic alternative.

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