Thinking of a destination wedding in the UK? Check out these stunning wedding venues!

Wedding Venue  – Bradford, England

The Tomahawk Hotel Group consists of several beautiful hotels which provide the perfect wedding location; there is Aston Hall, the luxury hotel in Sheffield, Woodlands, a contemporary boutique hotel in Leeds and finally the Great Victoria, a landmark luxury hotel situated in Bradford City Centre.

Aston Hall is one of the most in-demand wedding locations throughout Sheffield and South Yorkshire.   There is a beautiful local church connected to Aston Hall through the gardens, perfect for a traditional wedding. As Aston Hall is an approved location, civil wedding and partnership ceremonies take place inside the opulent hotel.

Woodlands hotel provides a similarly luxurious experience and is considered to be an ideal wedding location in Leeds and Yorkshire. The hotel specializes in “Exclusive Use weddings” meaning that the wedding party can use the whole of the venue for their celebrations. However, the hotel is able to cater for weddings of all sizes.

The Great Victoria in Bradford provides a wedding venue which is more unique, for couples wishing to avoid a stereotypical wedding. The venue often attracts modern and lively couples that are impressed by the hotels contemporary touches.  The Great Victoria provides a setting which can cater fully for 45 guests during the day and 85 for the evening.

Wedding Venues -  Newcastle, England

Along with being one of the most popular conference venues in the UK, The Sage Gateshead is an ideal wedding venue.  Occupying one of the most dramatic urban sites in Europe, the spectacular open public spaces and glazed front offer superb sweeping views across the River Tyne and the vibrant and exciting cityscape of Newcastle Gateshead. The experienced staff at The Sage Gateshead will assist in helping you plan the ideal layout for your wedding, ensuring the wedding venue is decorated or themed to match your wedding ideas and also advise on what may work best for you to ensure your wedding day is the very best it can be.

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By Jennifer Cox

Wedding invitations set the entire tone of your wedding. It’s the first thing that guests see and offers a sneak peek at the theme of your special day, whether it be whimsical, elegant, vintage, or over-the-top.

The choices of color, style, and lettering are endless, which is why it just makes sense to go to a one-stop shop like Invitations by David’s Bridal. In addition to the endless array of invitations they carry, they also sell add-ons like glitzy rhinestones, bows, and other pretty details along with easy DIY invitation kits (a terrific cost-saving option).

The online stationery boutique doesn’t stop at invites – Invitations by David’s Bridal offer a beautiful collection of save the dates, response cards, menu cards, place cards, escort cards, and wedding programs. You can customize your entire wedding with your papery!

If the vast choices are overwhelming, you can even chat live with a stationery expert – their helpful, experienced team will guide you through selecting a design, color scheme, and everything in-between.

For more info go to davidsbridal.com

Jennifer Cox is a Montreal based freelance journalist who loves everything from weddings to foodie news, photography & candy!

Dreaming of a castle wedding, but don’t want to travel abroad to say ‘I do’?

North Carolina’s Castle Ladyhawke is an authentic reproduction of a Scottish border castle. Its sprawling 60 acres surrounded by panoramic mountain views will create a magical backdrop for you and your ‘prince’ (as well as all your guests).

The venue, which overlooks the Tuckasegee River Valley, only books one event a day, so when you have your wedding at the Castle Ladyhawke you can enjoy all the facility’s majestic amenities to yourself – the on-site catering services, the expansive lawns and gardens, the Great Room for the ceremony (situated in the entrance of the castle), the master bridal suite, the pub, and so much more.

The facility’s helpful and experienced staff has helped couples create their dream wedding for years, and they can bring your wedding vision to life, from “once upon a time” to “happily ever after.”

The picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains are an ideal setting for a beautiful wedding, but what will really put things over the top is exchanging vows at the Castle Ladyhawke. Your guests will be talking about your castle wedding for years to come!

For more info go to weddings at Castle Ladyhawke.

Photo Three, Four, Five, Seven: Aaron Imaging; Photo Six: Nick Breedlove Photography

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Are you looking for a unique wedding venue in Florida? One that’s full of charm and perfect for an intimate wedding?

The Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel on Florida’s scenic orchid island is one of the top-rated hotels in Vero, Beach Florida and it offers several exceptional locations to hold a small wedding.

If you want an outdoor wedding, The Fountain Courtyard is a lushly landscaped private outdoor area adjacent to the pool and Maison Martinique Restaurant. One of the hotel’s most popular locales for entertaining, the Fountain Courtyard can be tented and can  accommodate up to 25 for a seated meal and 50 for a cocktail reception.

The Poolside Patio is another picturesque place to say ‘I do.’ The tiki-lit pool deck can be configured to accommodate up to 50 for dining and 75 for cocktails.

For an indoor wedding, The romantic Havana Nights Piano Bar provides the perfect backdrop for a cocktail reception, while the award winning Maison Martinique Restaurant is the ideal location for a gourmet seated meal.

About the Hotel

The Caribbean Court  features 18 guest rooms, beach access, and a heated pool. Antique furnishings, hand-painted tiles and original artwork infuse the rooms with Caribbean flavor. For more information go to The Caribbean Court online or call (772) 231 7211.

Photos (except photo of pool): Vitalic Photo

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Are you a Texas bride on a budget? Looking to get married in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? Want a wedding that costs less than $3,000? Check out The DFW Wedding Room located near DFW airport, between Dallas and Fort Worth.

The DFW Wedding Room is perfect for couples who want an inexpensive,  intimate wedding with 50 guests or less.  Whether you chose to get married indoors or outdoors, wedding packages include photography, officiant, fresh flowers, cake and linens.

For couples that want a full reception with dancing, the DFW Wedding Room also has room for up to 50 guests. Couples can hire their own caterer, bartender (BYOB) and deejay.

Want super simple? The DFW Wedding Room even offers drive-thru weddings. (And you thought you had to go to Vegas for that!)

Check out The DFW Wedding Room for wedding packages.

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Mendocino, California provides a gorgeous setting for an intimate wedding. If you are considering a Mendocino wedding, there are plenty of reasons to choose The MacCallum House as your venue.

Here are five good reasons to say “I Do” at this Mendocino bed and breakfast.

1. The setting is stunning. MacCallum House provides the scenic beauty of the Pacific Ocean and a beautifully restored Victorian mansion bed and breakfast inn as a backdrop for your special day. MacCallum House has two acres of gardens, expansive lawns, a bar and restaurant and distinctive rooms.

2. Convenience and comfort. You can keep your family and friends nearby by reserving the rooms on the main property exclusively for your guests. Also included with your rooms is a gourmet breakfast.

3. A warm welcome. The MacCallum House provides a complimentary arrival reception to welcome all your family and friends as they arrive for your Mendocino wedding. You and your guests can enjoy lovely appetizers and beverages in the beautiful gardens.

4. Less stress. The in-house wedding coordinator will help direct and oversee all aspects of the wedding, including coordination with outside vendors such as photographers, florists, DJs, etc.

5. The reception food. All food is prepared from scratch in the MacCallum House kitchen with an emphasis on regional organic ingredients. View sample menus.

Want more info on how to have a gorgeous Mendocino wedding? Head on over to The MacCallum House online.

Photo 1: JPerlman RLutge Photography Photo 2, 3: Janae Shields Photography; Photo 4, 5: Q weddings, aka, Suzy-Q.

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I’ve seen plenty o’ candy bar wrappers on my Internet travels, but  I’ve yet to see any designs more charming that the designs over at WhimsyWraps!

WhimsyWraps specializes in designing contemporary and stylin’ candy bar wrappers that reflect your personal taste and style.

All of their creative designs can be personalized with messages, quotes, dates and more. They also offer the option of adding a photograph to any of the wrapper designs for no additional charge.

And couples have the option of purchasing just the candy bar wrappers, or the wrapped chocolate bars.

Here are just a few floral and damask patterns to feast your eyes upon:

And I love the idea of using the chocolate bars for a dual purpose: favors + place cards! With WhimsyWraps print service, couples can send their guest list and personalize each wrapper with individual names. You can do this with any of the designs!

What about candy bar save-the-dates? Your guests-to-be will be sooo smitten! WhimsyWraps even sells individual bubble mailers to make sure the candy bar save-the-dates reach their destination safely!

Head on over to WhimsyWraps to see more of their lovely designs!

When it comes to bridal jewelry, is there anything more classic than pearls?

Pearls are back in a big way, and they’re perfect for a wedding with vintage flair.

If you’re looking for some pearls for your wedding day, check out Pearls of Joy, an international dealer of cultured pearl jewelry, pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and diamond pearl jewelry.

Pearls of Joy has been importing and selling high quality cultured pearls for a decade.  The company guarantees every single item that they sell, and offer a  90-day “no hassle” return policy. This means for any reason what so ever you can return your purchase for a full refund within 90 days of the original purchase date.

Aren’t these multis  stunning?

And what about a strand of black pearls and some pearl earrings to go with that little black dress you are wearing to your rehearsal dinner?

Want to see more? Go to www.pearlsofjoy.com.

The company is offering a 10% discount to IW readers. Simply use the code “10off” when you checkout.

Need wedding favors? Accessories? Gifts for your bridesmaids? Hop on over to The Wedding Outlet.

The Wedding Outlet literally has tens of thousands of products to choose from for your Big Day. If you are having a theme wedding, they’ve got you covered! Doing the DIY thing? They have what you need.

You know how much I love the idea of DIY favors, and these are perfect for those homemade cupcakes!

And check out these gorgeous boxes to fill with the edibles of your choice: jelly beans, chocolates, candies. Love these!

And if you want personalized wedding items, they’ve got heaps of those too. I could seriously use one of these cute measuring tapes for my purse!

Having a beach wedding? These personalized flip flops would be a perfect gift for your bridesmaids!

The Wedding Outlet also has a giant selection of accessories for your wedding ceremony. Everything from unity candles to flower girl baskets. They even have personalized aisle runners.

Want to see more? Check out The Wedding Outlet store and blog.

Looking for ‘the one’? Feast your eyes on some of these gorgeous wedding dresses from Priscilla of Boston,where vintage glamour meets modern luxury.

The Priscilla of Boston group includes a collection of top designer brands. These three stunning dresses are from the Melissa Sweet collection. Fashion-forward and whimsical.

I’m loving this gown  from Priscilla of Boston collection, representing timeless elegance and classic beauty.

For the less conventional bride, there is the Reverie collection, which offers unique wedding dress styles that are non-traditional.

Priscilla of Boston has 15 signature salons and select specialty boutiques nationwide.Visit any of the salons for highly personalized attention in a relaxed, intimate setting. From classic and timeless elegance to unique details and luxurious embellishments, their  selection is sure to have something you’ll love.