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Hundith Hill – The picture perfect wedding venue
Written by Danielle Murphy Your wedding venue is always toward the top of the to-do list and once you have the venue booked you can really begin to imagine what your big day is going to be like. This is the moment you give life to the ideas that have probably been in your mind […]
Choose the venue first and set the tone of your wedding
It’s normally one of the first things that needs to be considered but once the venue is booked then half the battle is won. With the big decision made you can imagine what your big day will look like. But what do you go for? Do you want a stately country mansion or a dynamic […]
Inspired styles for the Mother of the Bride
mother of the bride A wedding day isn’t just a special occasion for the bride and groom, it’s also one of the biggest days in a mother’s life. She has probably been thinking about it since her children were babies and it’s important for her to feel special on the big day too. Finding the […]
Get the dress right and you’re halfway there
Words by Danielle Murphy Wedding Dress We all love a good wedding and if we are honest it’s the dress that tends to generate the most interest. But with so many options, styles, colours, materials and prices – finding the perfect dress isn’t easy. However there’s no need for panic because we’ve been talking to an […]
When it comes to wedding flowers – Let your imagination run free
Written by Danielle Murphy Whether it’s a humble posy of wildflowers or big bouquet of roses that takes your fancy, flowers are a wonderful way to let your personality shine through on your wedding day. From the bouquet to the centrepieces the choices are as unique as the bride. Your floral arrangements will be prominent […]
The Blushing Bride-To-Be
Makeup artist Bridget Foster offers her tips for new brides-to-be, and tells you what you can expect from your makeup trial. August and September are my busiest months, I have done all sorts this season, ranging from big glamourous hotel weddings in the Lake District to the smaller intimate weddings of couples escaping a fuss. […]
Bridget’s Summer Makeup Overhaul
Local makeup artist Bridget Foster takes us behind the scenes of her live makeovers in The Lanes Shopping Centre and gives us her verdict on all the new products she discovered. Over the past few months I have been working alongside Debenhams and The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle on various exciting promotions. As part […]
A Royal Occasion: Make Up & Hair By Bridget Foster
Inspired by the Royal Wedding, Make-up Artist Bridget Foster talks us through how she creates that timeless, classic look on her brides. I knew Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding would inspire and impact the weddings fast approaching this season. Meghan’s make-up was not a surprise to me; she is a natural beauty. Her career […]
Borrwdale Set To Showcase Vintage Wedding Exhibition
Love will be in the air, as over 30 vintage wedding dresses go on display in the heart of the beautiful Borrowdale valley. Listen out for wedding bells chiming over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. A one-off exhibition will showcase a spectacular collection of vintage and antique wedding dresses at St Andrews Church in the […]
Countdown To The Big Day
Just got engaged? Congratulations! Now there’s just the small matter of planning the happiest day of your life. No big deal, right? We asked a professional wedding planner what you should do and when, to ensure it all goes without a hitch. 12 months Set a budget. Put a budget in place early on […]
