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Three cheers for mum!

Mother's Day is fast approaching, and with this comes the worry of buying the right present. Mum does so much, how can we possibly repay her? For many mothers, they'll be sat there thinking they don't want the fuss, maybe just a cup of tea and a lay in. However, it's important we show them that they're worth the extra day of love and affection. The mother of the bride is a special role, and I'm sure one all mums look forward to. The extra support we get from our mums on our wedding day is three-fold, so let's unpack them and remind ourselves why we should be treating them on the 30th of Mach 2025.

Deals not to be missed at Dine venues

For 25 years, family-run business Dine (www.dine.co.uk) has been delivering memorable events with expertly planned hospitality. Indeed, the team are renowned for their outstanding service, delicious food and attention to the little details that make every wedding special, alongside a number of stunning local venues to choose from. Dine's venues currently have some some terrific offers available on wedding packages for 2025, so if you're still looking for your dream venue, this will be music to your ears! Rise Hall (www.dine.co.uk/venues/ rise-hall) and The Mansion (www.dine.co.uk/venues/the-mansion) are currently offering 25 per cent off weekend venue hire for the last remaining summer 2025 dates.

The Most popular Wedding Gifts and Their Impact Post-Wedding

You've received your invitation, you've picked out your outfit, now you just need to select your gift! A simple task that can bring reality crashing in "what on earth can I get them?" Here's Not on the Highstreets most popular wedding gifts, along with expert insights from their exclusive interview with multi-award-winning relationship coach Gemma Nice on how these gifts can strengthen relationships and keep the connection alive long after the wedding day.

Timeless Elegance: The Art of Bride Prep with Carmen Falkenburg Photography

Step into the world of refined luxury with Carmen Falkenburg Photography, where every moment of your bridal preparation is transformed into a masterpiece. The exclusive bride prep photography and film packages are crafted for the modern bride who craves sophistication, emotion, and timeless beauty. From the delicate rustle of your gown to the sparkle of your heirloom jewellery, Carmen captures the essence of your journey to "I do" with unmatched artistry.

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

It's time to get our purses out and to spoil mum. Rituals is a luxurious brand that offers gorgeous gifts for affordable prices, which is one of the many reasons why they are a great place to start for Mother's Day. Rituals recognises that maternal love manifests in various forms and can come from unexpected sources, such as a caring neighbour or a trusted babysitter. Rituals' goal is to honour and celebrate all forms of love.

New Himalayan Salt Sauna at Titanic Spa, Huddersfield

Titanic Spa, the UK's first eco spa based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, reveals the launch of its new Himalayan Salt Sauna, as a therapeutic new addition to the popular Titanic Heat and Ice Experience. The upgrade coincides with the spa's 20th anniversary celebrations in 2025, marking two decades of innovation in wellness and sustainability. Developed in collaboration with local Yorkshire business, Dale Sauna, the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of saunas and steam rooms, the new Himalayan Salt Sauna brings the natural benefits of pink salt caves to Huddersfield. The space combines traditional sauna warmth with the therapeutic properties of Himalayan salt, known to promote detoxification, relaxation, and improved skin health.

Quality Over Quantity: The Surge of Micro Weddings

The modern couple are ditching large lavish weddings and choosing a more intimate affair. A micro wedding is a wedding that has less than 50 guests and focuses more on the meaningfulness of the day rather than the spectacle. Diamonds Factory Ireland with expert wedding planner Akilah Atiba-Davies from With Akilah & Co, unpacks the surge of this trend and why more couples are leaning towards smaller events.

The Met Hotel Leeds offers a dazzling venue for your wedding celebrations

The Met Hotel, Leeds, is a historical wedding venue located in the heart of the city. Originally constructed in the late 1800s, this breathtaking Hotel is renowned for its striking Victorian terracotta façade and stone cupola, designed by the esteemed architects Chorley & Connon. The impressive exterior provides the perfect introduction to a luxurious interior, offering couples a truly dazzling venue for their wedding celebrations. The Hotel's experienced wedding team is committed to ensuring every special day is flawless. Whether you envision a grand, traditional celebration or an intimate, romantic soiree, the team works to bring their unique vision to life. From meticulous planning to seamless execution, the team provides all the necessary support to create unforgettable memories.

Bolton Castle awarded Best Family Visitor Attraction

Bolton Castle is one of the country's best preserved Medieval castles located near Leyburn in North Yorkshire. Recently, it won Best Family Visitor Attraction 2024 in Yorkshire at one of the premier northern business events, the Northern Enterprise Awards 2024 organised by SME News. The castle won thanks to its commitment to offering excellence in customer service, the provision of an engaging visitor schedule of activities and events, and its success in offering a range of business opportunities such as offering the castle as a private event and wedding venue.

How to avoid overspending on your wedding budget

It is a special time for you and your partner, planning the perfect event to celebrate your love with friends and family. However, it can often become stressful as people try to fit such a big event into their budgets. With the average wedding for 2025 coming to a total of £20,822, getting everything from drinks to décor can be a chore. Lake District Country Hotels, providers of wedding venues in the Lake District, pair with James Beckett, financial coach and founder of MoneyStocker.com, to help you budget your way to your big day.

Tie the knot at charming and beautiful country estate Bowcliffe Hall

Located just off of the A1(M) near Wetherby in West Yorkshire, Bowcliffe Hall is a stately country estate that is both charming and beautiful. Available for exclusive hire for any occasion, Bowcliffe Hall boasts eight different venues across the magnificent estate that will take your breath away. From the awe-inspiring grande Ballroom to the modern, contemporary Blackburn Wing, there is an abundance of choice of rooms and spaces to be exclusively hired. The venue is situated on 28 acres of award-winning gardens, perfectly manicured lawns and ancient woodland, which creates the perfect backdrop for any wedding at the estate. Its impeccable grounds can also accommodate marquees and tipis on either the south or east lawns for those hoping for a large wedding reception.

Kelly Parker is your local honeymoon expert

Kelly Parker, local Rotherham-based representative from The Holiday Village firmly believes that travelling enriches the soul and boosts mental health, while enhancing overall well-being. Having explored numerous destinations worldwide and within the UK, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her clients. As a friendly and approachable person, she will go above and beyond for her clients, ensuring they return to her time and time again. She takes genuine pleasure in crafting unforgettable holidays, and especially honeymoons, that create lasting memories.

The hidden language of roses, revealed by expert

Chris Waugh, Florist at Bloom & Wild discusses the symbolism of roses and the bridal trends we can expect to see: "Roses are set to remain a popular choice for weddings in 2025, remaining as one of the most traditional parts of a bridal bouquet. While floriography, known as the language of flowers, was popular during the Victorian Era, the hidden language of roses is still more apparent than ever. Whether you want your guests to be enticed by a feeling of love and passion by incorporating dark red roses into your big day, or if you'd prefer a more delicate approach to love and gratitude by using pink roses, it's important to pick each colour wisely to ensure you're getting the most appropriate messaging across to your guests."

The Perfect Pairing: Champagne styles for every wedding

The Champagne Bureau UK* wanted to share some tips for couples who are planning to celebrate their big day with a sparkling touch; pairing the perfect Champagne styles with different wedding themes. Champagne has long been synonymous with celebration, and the versatility of its styles means there is a perfect style for every couple, no matter the wedding theme. If your wedding theme is classic and traditional Brut Champagne offers versatility, it is an excellent choice for celebrations where guests will feel part of the couple's love story. Brut Champagne makes up around 80% of Champagne shipments to the UK, beloved for its balanced structure and refreshing finish.

Couples are making sustainable wedding choices from the beginning - engagement ring trend

When it comes to choosing an engagement ring, many couples are looking to take inspiration from the likes of royalty and celebrities who decided to remodel or repurpose their symbol of enduring love from a vintage or pre-loved item or family heirloom. Not only does it give your engagement ring a deeper meaning or story, it's also a more sustainable way to shop, for one of the most important pieces of jewellery you'll ever own – you'll end up saving potentially thousands of pounds, plus you could end up with something completely unique to you. One such jeweller who is helping couples with this big decision is Rachel Fox, Jewellery expert TV presenter from Channel 4's Millionaire Hoarders, and Store Manager from pre-owned luxury jewellery seller, S&R Jewellers. As one of London's top specialists in this area, S&R Jewellers reports a huge uptick in the number of couples choosing the pre-loved route for their engagement ring.

Couples share the key ingredient to a long-lasting relationship

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, greeting card marketplace, thortful, has spoken to five couples who are still going strong after many years about the key ingredient to a long-lasting relationship – and one is quite taboo. Speaking to the five couples, who have all been together longer than 10 years, communication, small gestures, and alone time were among the most common ingredients for a long-lasting relationship. All couples even unanimously agreed that farting in front of each other strengthens their relationships. Lack of communication is among the top reasons for break ups, according to experts, which is why Tom Lanaway, who has been with his partner for 11 years, claims strong communication to be the key to his strong connection.

Minimalist or maximalist? The décor styles couples are choosing in 2025

As we step into 2025, it's crunch time for soon-to-be-weds to lock in those wedding details. Whether you've just popped the question or are counting down to the big day, knowing the latest wedding décor trends can spark some serious inspiration for your celebration. The décor at your wedding isn't just about aesthetics; it's the mood setter, the vibe creator, the silent DJ of your day. From colour schemes to special touches, the décor styles set the tone and the atmosphere. So, let's dive into the styles that will be painting the town (and your wedding) this year.

Money and Matrimony: Mastering finances together

Managing money as a married couple can greatly differ from managing your own money as a single person. Where you previously only had to budget and save for one, and think about your own needs and wants, there is another person to think about, including their life goals and financial habits. For National Marriage Week, Olly Cheng, Financial Planning Director at Rathbones, shared his top tips on how to manage finances as a married couple.

Moonpig reveal the most trending hen party and wedding themes of 2024

New data from Moonpig has revealed the top wedding and hen party trends over the last 12 months based on Google search volumes and social media data. Last Rodeo-themed hen parties were the most popular with a 69% increase in Google search volume. The way we celebrate is constantly evolving. A recent Pinterest report found a shift in consumer behaviour with more people opting for intimate gatherings and celebrating old traditions with a modern twist. .

Known for helping people celebrate the moments that matter, leading online greeting card and gift experts, Moonpig, has revealed the top hen party and wedding trends of 2024. By analysing Google searches and data from TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube, Moonpig shares expert commentary on why these trends are so popular...

National Marriage Week 2025

Wedding celebrations take place year-round. And with all the costs associated, it's little surprise that so many couples prioritise all the required bills and outgoings for their big day, rather than their combined financial future. With National Marriage Week upon us (7th to 14th February), it's a good reminder to add a fundamental money conversation to your to-do list before getting married. Whether it's buying your marital home, getting ready for your newlywed trip of a lifetime, or starting to combine your finances and savings goals - there are some important steps to take before your nuptials to ensure money doesn't become a source of stress for you both.

Mamta Shanbhag, Borrow Director at Tesco Bank, offers five money tips for anyone set to marry this year: