We talk about Same-Sex Marriage, Equal Marriage and Same-Sex Weddings - these are some of the phrases which enable our LGBTQ community to be assured that our venues and contributors are "Gay-Friendly". In an ideal world and hopefully soon, we could just use the words "Marriage" and "Wedding" with no fear of discrimination - sadly there are a few suppliers, in the wedding industry, who aren't in total agreement with the new equality laws. Ours are. All of our venues and contributors to our blogs support same-sex marriage 100%, are "Gay-Friendly" and you can be assured your enquiry will be met with nothing but positivity.
James and Sam Hayden-Harler got married in July 2016. They have, very kindly, shared their story with us! Read more about this lovely couple and how they are also, uniquely, Husband and Husband Wedding Planners!
Many congratulations to Adam and Daniel who were recently married at one of our Gay-Friendly Venues - Holne Park House in Devon. Here's their story...
Your complete guide to the ultimate alternative to confetti at weddings - Bubbles!
Did you know that the tradition of throwing confetti at a wedding originated in Italy and it was to bestow prosperity on the happy couple. Did you also know that prior to paper confetti used today, flowers, petals, grain or rice were also used.
Towards the end of last year, a National radio station; Gaydio (aimed towards the LGBT market place) ran a competition for Gay Friendly businesses who felt they'd benefit from National radio coverage. The competition was sponsored by "Powownow" a conferencing system supplier and the prize was £10,000 worth of a radio advertising campaign.
We were delighted to be contacted by Hilary Binns from Binns Photography. Hilary had recently been a part of Bryan and Karl's big day and wanted to share their story with us. Hilary also runs a wedding blog with some very interesting posts!
Big thanks indeed to Nicola Winslade from Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa - one of our stunning, gay friendly, venues for sharing her most FAQ's with us.
One of our Venues, who appear on Pink Wedding Venues - Heaton House Farm, Cheshire, have won ANOTHER award recently in The Wedding Industry Awards. Congratulations, on winning the award for "Best Events Team" for the North-West region.
We just love this idea...
Our "Guest Blogger" - Hazel from "IDOONABUDGET" has, very kindly, shared some ideas on what to do regarding your surnames once you've "tied the knot" - who's name do you choose? Do you keep your own surname? Take that of your partner? Have a read below for some great ideas - we LOVE the idea of "Meshing" - sounds like fun trying to make up a name!
If you've ever wondered what the role of a celebrant involves and why you should, perhaps, choose a celebrant for your big day, keep reading!
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