<![CDATA[Wedding Guides: Bride and Groom]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/ <![CDATA[Choosing your wedding car]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Planning.html?p2_articleid=43 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Planning.html?p2_articleid=43 If there's one decision you think should be easy, it's choosing your wedding car. How difficult could it be?  After days of research, I can say with confidence that it's yet another dilema. From a vintage car, to a funky camper van, there's transport options galore.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:07:25 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[video editing]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/wedding_films.html?p2_articleid=42 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/wedding_films.html?p2_articleid=42 There's no getting away from it: weddings are expensive. Faced with a tight budget, the wedding video can sometimes be crossed of the list, which is often the Brides only regret. We're frequently asked for budget alternatives, and in our opinion, the most cost effective solution is the edit only option. This means asking guests to film and us to edit. Although it's no comparison to having a dedicated professional, it can provide intimate footage of friends and family, and comes in at a significantly reduced cost.

We offer a complete solution to editing your wedding day video. From giving tips to your guests to providing an online video, we can take your footage and give you a fantastic film. Our pricing structure is simple:

Our set fee of £150 covers

  • capture up to 60 minutes of footage from a DV tape
  • transfer of up to 3 hours footage from a memory stick
  • creation of a video montage set to music (up to 5 minutes) using 4 hours of the provided footage (see our online sample)
  • online display of your video and delivery via memory stick / email

The following options can then be tailored to suit your preferences, each charged at an additional £50:

  • up to 5 minute seperate video edit of the ceromony 
  • up to 10 minute video edit of the speaches
  • up to 5 minute video edit of bride and / or grooms preperation
  • up to 5 minute edit of the evening reception

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why do you only provide a 5 minute video montage as standard?

We find that most of our clients want just that: a short montage of the day that provides a lasting memory. A video you can easily share with friends, that picks out key moments in the day. It's a fun and accessible way of telling your wedding story.

]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:59:50 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Music for the evening: DJ or Band?]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Planning.html?p2_articleid=41 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Planning.html?p2_articleid=41 No matter how your wedding day unfolds, the evening reception is always your guests' lasting memory. It'll probably be the first time you'll get to relax and more importantly a time when everyone can party. But just like eveything else, your evening will only go smoothly if you've planned ahead. On the surface, the wedding entertainment seems simple. Most weddings need nothing more than a bar, some music and a dance floor. The biggest decision is therefore a simple choice between a band, DJ, or both. And then come the tough decisions: you've got to chose them!

]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:34:16 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Personally recommended make-up artists]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Fashion_and_Beauty.html?p2_articleid=38 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Fashion_and_Beauty.html?p2_articleid=38  
Lisa @ Lashes Make up
London and South East
http://www.lashesmakeup.com/
 
Lauren Jackson @ Brides to be Make up
London and South East
http://www.bridestobemake-upbylauren.com/
]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:01:59 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Hen Party Ideas]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Hen_and_Stag_Parties.html?p2_articleid=37 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Hen_and_Stag_Parties.html?p2_articleid=37 Organising a hen party to suit everyone's taste and budget can be a real challenge. To make life a little easier, we’ve come up with a few suggestions to get your started. We've tried to include a range of options to suit all budgets, and some can be enjoyed by all no matter what their budget.

 A spa day can cost as little or as much as you want, giving hens the choice whether to pay extra for treatments or just relax in the wet facilities. 

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:22:42 +0100 Hollie Goodman <![CDATA[The Receiving Line]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Planning.html?p2_articleid=36 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Planning.html?p2_articleid=36 The traditional receiving line allows the Bride and Groom and other members of the bridal party to officially meet and welcome all of the guests.  Although this personal welcome will be brief it is the only way to guarantee all guests are personally welcomed.

 It is tradition to shake hands or kiss and say thank you for coming, whilst the role of the guests is to compliment those in the receiving line 
  

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:22:31 +0100 Hollie Goodman <![CDATA[About Bride-and-Groom.co,uk]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/home/about.html?p2_articleid=35 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/home/about.html?p2_articleid=35 Bride-and-Groom.co.uk is maintained by Marc Peters and Hollie Goodman. Marc is an experienced wedding videographer and a serial wedding guest, whilst Hollie's the uber organised planner. They have both contributed several articles to this site.

The site is part of the Digital Director group of websites, which includes the popular VideoForums.co.uk site. Serving an ever growing global community of video editors, the site attracts a daily audience of over 5,000 members. 

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:17:40 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Hen Night Themes]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Hen_and_Stag_Parties.html?p2_articleid=24 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Hen_and_Stag_Parties.html?p2_articleid=24 You've seen hundreds of hens in all manner of costumes. From Pink Ladies to School girls, it's a great chance to dress up in just about anything you want. Or more to the case, dress the hen in what ever her girls want. It won't be a hen party without a theme, so we've put together a list of themes to help you decide. We've given you a few subtle ones as well as the full on hen night themes.

 It sounds obvious, but check everyone is happy with the theme. It's a good idea to email around and get votes before deciding. And always ask if a particular hen theme is a definite no for certain girls.  The last thing you want is someone to feel uncomfortable.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 21:49:23 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Jokes and Anecdotes for the Best Man's Speech]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Speeches.html?p2_articleid=33 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Speeches.html?p2_articleid=33 You've organised the stag do, you've even cancelled the football to be at the wedding. All that's left is the speech. But no matter how much you think about it, you haven't quite got around to writing it. To help in your hour of need, we've put together some typical best man jokes. These jokes are by no means original, but they're not suppossed to be, are they? We've all heard them before, but a best man's speech wouldn't be the same without the classic best man's jokes. So even if you've prepared a completely original speech, throwing in the classic jokes is a must. And if you haven't prepared a speech, you could always reel off these...

 When two people are deeply in love, it''s traditional that a man should know about the 7 rings of a relationship. They are: Friendship ring, Engagement ring, Wedding ring, Eternity ring. Then comes the Enduring, the Torturing, and the Suffering.

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:32:15 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Questions to ask your wedding venue]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Planning.html?p2_articleid=32 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Planning.html?p2_articleid=32 Just like finding the perfect man, finding the the ideal wedding venue isn't just about looks. You may have fallen in love with the setting and be taken aback by the surrounds, but does it really fit the bill? We've put together a series of questions you should be asking to make sure the venue's not just a pretty face. It's by no means an exhaustive list, but should set you in the right direction. Why not use these as a start? You'll soon be writing a long list of questions.

 There's no fun in finding out at the last minute that the expensive firework display and DJ can't be used, and no one can get home...
]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 21:50:13 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Bovey Castle]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_West.html?p2_articleid=31 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_West.html?p2_articleid=31 Start your married life in the most romantic location, against a breathtaking backdrop of English countryside at its most dramatic. Bovey Castle is without doubt the most idyllic location for your wedding and, whatever the size of the event, we can organise it all for you from the licensed ceremony to the reception, in the breathtaking location of the Castle and gardens.

Toast your marriage with Champagne on the sunny terraces, then celebrate with a bespoke reception for up to 200 guests. Bovey has a range of dining options and rooms to suit your plans, and offers exclusive use with 63 castle rooms, Rose Cottage and a choice of 22 lodges, including our Easdon Suite, a sublimely luxurious honeymoon suite with breathaking views for miles.

http://www.boveycastle.com/Friends+%26+Family/Celebrations/Weddings

]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 21:11:52 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Alexander House Hotel]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=30 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=30 Alexander House is set on 170 acres of parkland in the picturesque Sussex countryside, creating the perfect backdrop to a truly memorable occasion. With award winning, manicured gardens and romantic, private terraces, the property can cater to weddings of all sizes, from an intimate ceremony among a handful of friends, to large scale celebrations of up to 100 guests.

http://www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/alexander/weddings.php

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 22:32:05 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Hartwell House]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=29 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=29 Hartwell House provides a magnificent setting for weddings and receptions, standing in 90 acres of parkland with a lake spanned by a stone bridge, a ruined church and many 18th century statues and garden buildings. They are able to offer a variety of wedding packages from the smaller, more intimate wedding party using one of the two private dining rooms in the Main House, to a Civil Ceremony followed by wedding breakfast in the Hartwell Rooms.

http://www.hartwell-house.com/weddings/index.php

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 22:30:03 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Harbour Heights]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South.html?p2_articleid=28 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South.html?p2_articleid=28 Stunning views over Poole Bay, Brownsea Island and the rolling hills of the Purbecks. Exciting traditional dishes with a modern twist. Combining the very best of eclectic design and elegance matched with superb service, this hotel offers a stunning contemporary alternative for that very special day with its private function room and stylish adjoining terrace.

Civil ceremonies can be performed at the Harbour Heights and wedding packages include a seaview luxury bedroom, the services of our wedding planner, toastmaster, cake knife, cake stand, handwritten place cards, menu cards and a table plan.

http://www.harbourheights.net/HarbourHeights/weddings.asp

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 22:23:47 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Leez Priory]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=27 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=27 Winner of Wedding Ideas Magazine ‘Best Wedding Venue’ two years running (2007 & 2008), this magnificent Tudor mansion is one of the most sought after wedding venues in the country and has nearly twenty years of experience in providing perfect wedding days. Set in 40 acres of parkland, complete with lakes, lawns and a sweeping driveway, Leez Priory is offered to you exclusively for your wedding day.

Civil ceremonies can be performed in any of five licensed settings including the stunning Great Tower which stands adjacent to the main house and outside beneath the carriageway for a truly unique setting. The stunning Great Hall can seat up to 80 guests for the Wedding breakfast and the newly converted Coach House can seat up to 110 guests. As we offer exclusive use of the entire house you can also invite up to 250 guests for the evening reception and party.

http://www.countryhouseweddings.co.uk/leez-priory/

 

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 22:20:13 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Old Luxters Barn]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=26 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=26 Old Luxters Barn, for weddings and civil partnerships, can seat 100 guests comfortably for the ceremony and wedding breakfast. The Barn can also be personalised for smaller groups for a more intimate setting.

The Barn offers a reception hall, bar area, raised gallery with DJ console and a lovely secluded garden, which is ideal for a marquee, if required, ample on-site parking and information on local accommodation to suit all budgets. The venue is exclusively yours for the whole day and they have a friendly, flexible service tailored to your own style, personality and budget.

The baby grand piano is permanently located at Old Luxters Barn and is available to use free of charge. The meal can be followed by evening entertainment such as their in house disco, a band or even a barn dance! During this time you can have more food such as a buffet or a spit roast. They are licensed until 2.00 am every day of the week.

For larger parties the marquee provides a wonderful space for reception drinks and canapés and can be used throughout the day to provide additional space, an ideal place for guests to meet, circulate and refresh themselves during the evening celebrations. 

http://www.oldluxtersbarn.co.uk/wedding.html

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 22:17:00 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Brighton Pavilion]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=25 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/South_East.html?p2_articleid=25 The Royal Pavilion is a unique venue for corporate and private entertaining and is also a magical location for civil wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships and receptions. The ceremony itself takes place in the Red Drawing Room where a maximum of 40 guests can be accommodated. The couple also have the opportunity to have photographs taken in the Music Room, while group photographs can take place in the delightful setting of the Regency gardens. Please note that as an historic building the Royal Pavilion is not suitable for parties and dancing is not permitted.

http://www.royalpavilion.org.uk/functions/weddings_ceremonies.asp

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 22:04:35 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[How much to pay for videography]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Films_Photo.html?p2_articleid=23 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Films_Photo.html?p2_articleid=23 Wedding day filming can cost anything from £300 to £3,000. With such a huge price range, how do you know what price is right for you? There's been a real surge in the number of low end wedding videography prices over the years, and the low budget, low frills option is often the choice of the price conscious bride. We take you through the range of options available, and what you can expect at each price range.

 Whichever videography company you chose, and no matter the price, always get independent references and view samples of their work. We've often told of brides preferring the cheaper option simply because they offer exactly what they want. And a high price is no guarantee of a great film.

]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 10:18:39 +0100 Marc Peters <![CDATA[Leasowe Castle]]> http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/North_West.html?p2_articleid=22 http://www.bride-and-groom.co.uk/weddings/Wedding_Venues/North_West.html?p2_articleid=22 Leasowe Castle offers a perfect combination of style, comfort and elegance in a tranquil setting with 6 acres of grounds overlooking Leasowe Golf Course and the sea. The Castle dates back to 1592; it was built for Ferdinand 2nd Heir to the English throne, to allow him to watch horse racing on the Meols sands.

http://leasowecastle.com/

]]> Sat, 24 May 2008 16:28:15 +0100 Marc Peters