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Wedding on the horizon?
Fashion journalist Emma Kimber, from Peatmoor,
wrote about whether it’s worth going to university C
in the January Link. Since then she’s become
engaged, so who better to ask to refl ect on what M
to look for when planning a wedding? Y
Engaged couples looking for a ity of wed- CM
unique, special and affordable place dings are MY
to spend their wedding day usually fun, happy
have a vision of what they want it occasions CY
to be like. that are only CMY
If you’re not quite sure what to compliment-
look for then here’s a few pointers ed by a good K
to help you fi nd the best location for venue.
you and your guests: Good luck fi nding yours!
• Choose somewhere local; it’s
more personal to you. Traditionally
couples would marry in the bride’s
local church, but today it’s more Wedding Fayre
likely that weddings take place in
a venue special to them, or some-
where they feel comfortable. It Sunday 27th February 11am to 3pm
makes sense to marry if not near to Local wedding exhibitors
your home, then near to your family
to avoid too much travelling stress Bridal competition • Free entry
for your guests. However bear in
mind that one side of the wedding
party might be coming from afar, so
think of their needs as well;
• Don’t blow the budget. Although
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afford. Stick within your means and
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pennies on the day, and especially
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tled;
• Visit a few venues. Really get a Bridal
feel for a place - what the staff are
like, what the package involves, now in store
what the food options are. If you
can, read testimonials from previous
couples to see what they thought of
the service and the location;
• Consider something a bit different.
Although everyone seems to be
doing ‘alternative weddings’ these
days, something personal to you
both will always be special and not
gimicky.
Don’t go for fads because that
might be something you regret in
later years. A themed wedding may
seem fun and kitsch to you now,
but you may cringe slightly at the
photos in twenty years time Let your
location compliment the rest of your
wedding, and let it be in tune with
your own style. Prom
• Don’t worry about it too much from £125
and get worked up about achieving
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