English Countryside Wedding Inspiration

If you’re looking for inspiration for your upcoming English countryside wedding, look no further than AMV Retreats‘ latest styled shoot. As a destination wedding planner and workshop host, Amanda of AMV Weddings pulled out all the stops for her UK workshop this year, featuring two stunning, styled weddings. Among them was Lily and Ed’s, a…

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How to Say “I Do” in Britain

Harry Potter Fans Rejoice

With lavish gardens and high-brow venues, jetting across the pond for ceremonies reminiscent of fairytales from your youth is becoming quite fashionable. Last year, the Office of National Statistics released that the number of weddings in England and Wales jumped 5.3 percent in 2012 and is 13 percent higher than three years ago. If heading…

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Romantic, English Touches for W-Day

Bloomin’ Lovely

If you’ve seen any of Richard Curtis’ films (Love Actually, Notting Hill), you’ll be au fait with the traditional English wedding. We might have moved on from the Hugh Grant of the nineties, but bringing a touch of quintessentially British grandeur is easy.  Tanith Wesson, who leads the wedding team at Belvoir Castle in England,…

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Six Must-Do’s in Great Britain

Tour Highclere Castle

Great Britain has always held a certain fascination and iconic history, but with the rise of the show Downton Abbey, it has found itself thrust back into the limelight. In fact, a leading UK-based hotel representation company, HotelREZ, recently created a free mini travel e-guide featuring the best of Great Britain and inspired by the…

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Say “I Do” at a Luxe English Manor

Ellenborough Park

For couples looking to host a romantic destination wedding at a historic and lovely spot – look no further than Ellenborough Park in Cheltenham, England. This 16th century manor house is not only the epitome of luxury, but it’s nestled in the historic Cotswolds and surrounded by beautifully kept gardens. Ellenborough Park is consistently named…

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