Weekly Wedding News 09/03/2012

Happy Friday. Voting has now closed for our February Picture of the Day competition and we have a winner! Thanks again to everyone who voted. To find out who won and see the winning picture click here. Also, a quick reminder that the Birmingham National Wedding Show takes place from next Friday 16th; you can buy tickets here.

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News

Neon Pink Wedding Ideas Post

• Cred Jewellery reported on the difference the first year of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold made to the local community in Peru
• Grant-Riley Weddings suggested some wedding music without words
• Designaventure suggested some ideas for relaxing stag dos
• Emily Kent looked at a nifty little tool that helps you apply mascara evenly
• Jane and Marilyn gave a preview of their Silk Collection
• Cranberry Blue Weddings and Events shared this inspiration board of Neon Pink wedding ideas
  
• Bespoken For picked the perfect wedding guest outfit
• Simply Bows and Chair Covers launched their Spring Range for 2012

Real Weddings and Bridal Shoots

© Georgi Mabee Photography - A High Tea Wedding Reception Post

• A Wrapor Shrugs bridal shoot by McAvoy Photography
• A High Tea wedding reception by Georgi Mabee Photography
• A Barrington Hall wedding by Hayley Ruth Photography
• A Coombe Lodge wedding by Sam Gibson Photography

This Week On…

The Wedding Community Website

• Lucy Pask’s first article for The Wedding Community looked at the common question “Should I Invite Children to My Wedding?“
• Returning expert Zoe Lem focussed on Finding the Perfect Era of Vintage Dress to Suit Your Shape
• Lina Cameron shared her tips on How to Create Perfect Eyebrows

The Wedding Community Blog

• The winner of our February Picture of the Day competition was announced
• Our Monday mood board was Wisteria and Butterfly Wedding Ideas
• We looked at Floral Candle Pots by St Eval Candle Company
• Got to know wedding singer James Aconley
• We looked at the Cakes by Beth 2012 Collection
• Real wedding pictures were from this Glamorous Wedding in a Beautiful French Chateau
• Pictures of the Day came from Kathryn Edwards Photography, Daniel Hough Photography, Josh Dookhie Photography, Kevin Mullins Photography and Lemontree Photography…

 

Dates for Your Diary…

Wedding Fairs and Shows

Further details on the wedding fairs and shows listed here can be found on our Wedding Fairs page.

Saturday 10th March 2012

• Northop Golf & Country Club Wedding Fayre, Northop Park, Northop, Flintshire, Cheshire, CH7 6WA. 11.30am – 3pm, Free Admission
• MAKE Handmade Wedding Fair, Market House, Market Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5QB. 10am – 4pm, Admission £Unknown
• Brides of Culture Afro-Caribbean Bridal Exhibition, The Crowne Plaza Hotel Docklands, Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, London, E16 1AL. 11am – 7pm, Free Admission
• Luxury Wedding Show, The Landmark, 222 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 6JQ. 12 – 4pm, Admission £10 on the day, £5 pre-registered

Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th March 2012

• Manchester Wedding Show, Phoenix Way, Off Barton Dock Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TB. 10am – 5pm, Tickets £7 in advance, £8 on the door

Sunday 11th March 2012

• Frimley Hall Hotel Wedding Fair, Lime Avenue, Off Portsmouth Road, Camberley, GU15 2BG. 11am – 3.30pm, Free Admission
• Love Weddings Experience at Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET. 11am – 3pm, Free Admission
• Leasowe Castle Wedding Fayre, Leasowe Road, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 3RF. 12pm – 4pm, Free Admission
• Hadlow Manor Hotel Spring Show Exhibition, Goose Green, Hadlow, Kent, TN11 0JH. 10.30am – 3.30pm, Free Admission
• Novotel Bristol Spring Fair, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6HY. 11am – 15.30pm, Admission £1 (Under 16s Free)
• Marry Me at the Fair Trade Hall, Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP. 11am – 3.30pm, Free Admission
• Premier Spring Fair, St Mary’s Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5FP. 10am – 4pm, Free Admission
• The Bridge Hotel Wedding Fair, Bridge Street, Thrapston, Northamptonshire, NN14 4JP. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• Greenwoods Hotel & Spa Wedding Fayre, Stock Road, Stock, Essex, CM4 9BE. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• Menzies Strathallan Hotel Wedding Fayre, 225 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9RY. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• My Happy Ever After Wedding Event, Crowne Plaza Hotel Birmingham City Centre, Holliday Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1HH. 11am – 3pm, Free Admission
• The Littledown Centre Wedding Exhibition, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX. 11am – 3pm, Admission £Unknown
• Designer Civil Partnership Show, Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT. 12pm – 4.30pm, Tickets £2
• Hilton Dundee Wedding Fayre, Hilton Dundee/St Andrews Coast Hotel, Earl Grey Place, Dundee, DD1 4DE. 12pm – 4pm, Free Admission
• Slaidburn Wedding Fayre, Slaidburn Village Hall, The Green, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3ES. 12pm – 4pm, Free Admission
• Upwaltham Barns Wedding Open Day, Upwaltham, Chichester, West Sussex, GU28 0LX. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• The Woking Wedding Fair, Holiday Inn Woking, Victoria Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8EW. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• Shirley Park Golf Club Wedding Fair, Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7LB. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• Surrey National Golf Club Wedding Fair, Rook Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AA. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• Painshill Park Wedding Fair, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• Bridge House Hotel Wedding Fair, Reigate Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9RP. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• Stanton House Hotel Wedding Fair, The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7SD. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• Headley Park Hotel Wedding Fayre, Sleaford Nr Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 8TE. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• The International Wedding Show, Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London, HA9 0WS. 11am – 3.30pm, Free Admission
• Wedding Showcase at Hothorpe Hall, Hothorpe Hall, Theddingworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6QX. 11.30am – 4pm, Free Admission
• The Vintage Wedding Fair Chester, Chester Guildhall, Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LA. 11am – 4pm, Admission £4
• Warren House Wedding Fayre, Warren Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT2 7HY. 10.30am – 3.30pm, Free Admission
• Cornish Brides Wedding Fair at Tregenna Castle, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DE. 11am – 4pm, Free Admission
• Top Hats and Tea Cups Vintage Wedding Fair, Lord Mayor’s Mansion House, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3LJ. 11am – 4pm, Admission £5

Thursday 15th March 2012

• The Three Locks Wedding Fair, Great Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9BH. 4pm – 9pm, Free Admission

Wedding Events

Ending Saturday 10th March

• Jenny Packham Designer Day, Blackburn Bridal Couture, London. 9th to 10th March
• Sanyukta Shrestha Designer Day, Bride of Odiham, Hampshire. 10th March

Ending Sunday 11th March

• Accessories Event, Luella’s Boudoir, Wimbledon. 11th March
• The Twilight Saga Fan Event, HMV Oxford Street – Longest chain of brides. 11th March
• The Wedding Project, Sutton House, Hackney. 11th March

Ending Saturday 17th March

• Caroline Castigliano Designer Wedding Dress Sample Sale, 62 Berners St, London, W1T 3NN . 10th to 17th March

Wedding Competitions…

Please ensure you check full terms and conditions for wedding competitions before you enter. The Wedding Community accepts no responsibility for third-party competitions.

• Win £1,000 worth of wedding suit hire from Hugh Harris and Wedding ideas Magazine
• Win £100 off at CRED Jewellery
• Win the dress of your dreams and a romantic tropical getaway, courtesy of Ellis Bridals and Four Seasons – worth £10,500 with Wedding Magazine
• Win one of four shopping sprees at Coast worth £500 each with Wedding Magazine
• Win a Beauty Rituals goody bag worth £64 with Wedding Magazine
• Win a master class in making your own table centrepieces and favours with Harpers Luxury Gifts and Wedding Ideas
• Win your wedding and honeymoon worth over £15,000 with Wedding Ideas
• Win designer bridesmaids’ dresses worth up to £1,000 with D’Zage and Wedding Ideas
• Win a wedding dress, courtesy of No.9 Bridal Couture

Coming Next Week…

Next week we’ll have the first article from Nicola Hall on The Design of Your Wedding Cake, as well as articles on Romantic Vintage Weddings and 5 Wedding Menu Trends for 2012, our Monday mood board will be Candy Colour wedding ideas, we’ll get to know Faith Stone Photography, look at Amarya Beauty Boxes, we’ll have real wedding pictures from An Elegant, Relaxed Wedding in New South Wales, and pictures from a Cherish the Dress Shoot in the Sahara Desert.

Have a great weekend.