http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/rss.php?feed=newswire WeddingPath NewsWire en-us http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/50/1708/ WeddingPath is your essential wedding planning tool so catch up on last week's news snippets by clicking on the links. Happy reading!5 Planning TipsWedding planner to the stars shares top trendsTouch of BlueKate & Williams beautiful marquee wedding in the country, themed blue and white Celeb GazeboCheck out the Llewellyn-Bowens' new designer wedding packagesSomething NewGet down to the waterfront at Southport for wedding day chicColour ThemesYou thought it all ended at the colour of the bridesmaid's dress? Photo © Amazing Weddings Your turn now...why not have your wedding featured like Kate & William's on WeddingPath? Just send an email to request our wedding questionnaire. http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/45/1713/ If your wedding colour theme and big day co-ordinating has got you hooked, you'll want Brabantia's colour matching service for your new kitchen.Brabantia's Touch Bin is a classic choice for wedding wish lists, but it has just got a whole lot better. You can now choose from over 200 colours, personalised to match your kitchen. Whether you want a bold red to match a particular shade of paint finish, a subtle blue to co-ordinate with the new kitchen units, or your interior designer is suggesting a particular shade of verdigris - relax, Brabantia's got it. Professionally coated in the colour of your choice, you really can now get the ‘look’ you’ve seen in glossy interiors magazines and on television makeover shows. This new personalisation service is available on the 45-litre sized bin through selected retailers and via the Brabantia web-store at brabantia.com. The cost will be approximately £275 (plus £8.50 delivery to UK mainland addresses), with delivery either to the retailer where the order was placed or to your home address. “If you are spending a lot of money on a new kitchen, it’s the finishing touches that really make the difference, and we want to provide that level of individualisation. Whatever the colour scheme, we’ll aim to match it,” says David Slater, sales director of Brabantia UK. For stockists go to brabantia.com or call 0845 602 4877. Click to read more gift ideas...Cafe ChicGlassy Touch http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/44/1712/ Waterfront venues make great wedding locations and Southport brides will love the town's newest venue, the four-star Ramada Plaza.Southport's recent £30 million redevelopment of its waterfront has left the town with a fab new wedding venue. With plenty of room for up to 120 guests, the art deco styled Ramada Plaza offers stunning views over Southport’s Marine Lake making the ideal back drop for a wedding and an impressive location for photography. Weddings are tailor-made with a bank of menus to choose from for the wedding breakfast and evening buffet, drinks packages and the important little touches such as a red carpet on arrival to make for a really special big day. Experienced staff are able to cater for all needs and with gourmet menus and sumptuous surroundings, the hotel provides Southport’s best new wedding venue. For more information about the three different wedding packages available at the Ramada Plaza Southport visit ramadaplazasouthport.co.uk or call 01704 516 220.Click to read more venue ideas...Leez LovingRead Me Hall of Fame http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/47/1711/ Laurence and Jackie Llewellyn-Bowen have renewed their vows - and their interest in weddings, designing a new wedding service exclusively for Beachcomber in Mauritius and the Seychelles. Anyone planning to tie the knot on the tropical island of Mauritius should check out the new wedding packages, designed by the Llewellyn-Bowens for Beachcomber Tours. With stunning resorts all over the island as well as in the Seychelles, couples getting married at a Beachcomber property can choose from a selection of packages designed for different budgets, including a Classic Wedding (from £380) and Luxury Wedding (from £850). As the icing on the cake, Laurence has designed a new wedding gazebo while his wife Jackie, wedding etiquette author, has provided the operational guide for Beachcomber with some fun new tips for weddings. Laurence says: “It is vital that couples are given the opportunity to begin their commitment to each other in the manner that it is sure to continue in, brimming with style and adoration surrounded by the people closest to their hearts." “The Laurence & Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen Weddings in Paradise at Beachcomber Hotels offer exactly this at a fraction of what it would cost in the UK but with the addition of the outstanding service and beautiful tropical surroundings for which Mauritius and Seychelles are famous.” The weddings will be available at seven of Beachcomber Hotels in Mauritius including Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, Paradis Hotel & Golf Club, Shandrani Resort & Spa, Le Victoria, Le Mauricia and Le Canonnier in Mauritius and Sainte Anne Resort & Spa in the Seychelles.To find out more go to Beachcomber Tours or call 01483 445 685. Click to read more weddings abroad ideas...Ahoy There! http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/48/1710/ Kate & William6 September 2008 They Met Kate and William first met through her ex boyfriend at a gun club way back in 1996. After not seeing each other again for eight years, they met up once more through mutual friends and immediately hit it off! William proposed on his birthday (Boxing Day) whilst they were on holiday in Brazil. Kate had handily arranged a candlelit beach dinner, providing the perfect romantic location!Wedding Venue After looking at a few venues, the couple decided that William’s family and childhood home was the place for them. The Elms is not only stunning but has beautiful gardens and woodland and was also personal for them both!The Theme The wedding theme revolved around the bold blue flowers that they chose, with a colour scheme of vibrant blue and white. They kept the affair traditional and classic with a sparkle lit ceiling in the marquee for added wow-factor and lots of candles creating a romantic glow, as well as a huge dance floor with a disco ball. The tables were decorated with blue glasses and plates, keeping to the theme, as well as the napkins decorated with rosemary for men and lavender for ladies. The tables were appropriately named after herbs with the top table of ‘Lovage’, after Kate’s love of herbs.What They Wore The bride wore a strapless, A-line Ian Stuart dress with a beaded bodice leading into an asymmetrical and tiered skirt, with French lace detailing and a hand-made flower corsage on the hip. She also wore a full length veil, dotted with beads and sparkles, as well as simple pearl jewellery and white roses in her hair, along with some gold shoes.The groom wore a grey morning suit with a white shirt and patterned ivory waistcoat, coupled with a blue floral tie by Kenzo and a silk blue handkerchief, finished with black patent shoes. He hired his suit from John Fields Formal Wedding Hire and wore a buttonhole of a white Avalanche rose with some sprigs.Kate had her sister as her only bridesmaid, who wore a blue, brushed silk dress with a long slitted skirt and a corseted blue top with ties at the back, bought from Love. The Cake The couple chose a three-tiered traditional fruitcake with dotted lace-effect icing, finished with fresh blue hydrangeas and a matching solid silver cake stand. The Flowers Kate carried a round bouquet of white roses with a ring of blue hydrangeas, tied with the French lace from her dress. Her bridesmaid carried a similar version with sprigs of rosemary added too. The top table was decorated with a large candelabra, decorated with the bold blue hydrangeas and white Avalanche roses and white lilies, tying in with the theme.First Dance The happy couple danced to ‘Angels’ by Robbie Williams, which was played by their band Belissima, who provided the music for the rest of the evening.A Moment To Remember Kate loved arriving at the church and seeing William as well as making the all-important vows. They also really enjoyed seeing all their guests so happy and their journey in the Morris Oxford from the church to the reception - it was very special and memorable!Honeymoon The newlyweds headed over to Thailand for their romantic honeymoon with two weeks at the Four Seasons Resort in Koh Samui, followed by four nights at the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok, overlooking the river. They spent the time with relaxing spa treatments and lots of Thai food and sightseeing!Any Advice? Kate advises: ‘Go with your gut feeling with your wedding dress and don’t try on too many! Take someone honest with you so you don’t end up looking like a fairy.’ Whilst William recommends to ‘Have a good lunch as you may not be hungry when it comes to making the speech!’ Kate & William’s Contact Book:Venue: The ElmsCaterer: Chimneys, Long Melford Wedding Planner: Invisage Dress: La Crème, Norwich Groomswear: John Field Formal Wedding Hire 01603 766 300Cake: Eventiss Flowers: Oops! a Daisy Photographer: Keiron Tovell Photography http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/50/1709/ Peregrine Armstrong-Jones, the mastermind behind the wedding of David and Victoria Beckham, the civil ceremony of Sir Elton John and David Furnish as well as Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly’s royal nuptials shares five top wedding trends this season.1. For wedding gowns, classic white, cream or ivory are still the main trend as they don't date in photographs. For signature colours, which run all the way through from bridesmaid dresses to decorations, rich burgundy is big this year, as is lilac. 2. Go for something different and contemporary with your flowers - get plenty of movement and colour. Fuchsia vanda orchids are very popular this year mixed with vivid oranges. The London based florist In Water has some great new ideas. 3. It is a lovely touch to place gifts on the tables at weddings and personalised wedding favours are particularly big. My favourite gift company is Etoile de Mer Occasions who are amazingly creative and focus on gifts which capture the personality of the bride and groom. Examples include personalised silver ornaments and jars of honey or sweets. 4. Try a wedding list with a difference and ask your guests to make a donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer as an alternative to traditional wedding presents. It's a really special way of showing your support and the money you raise will help fund life-saving research, campaigning and education work. Once you have set up a list you'll receive a bespoke donation card which can be sent to guests with the wedding invite. 5. For the reception, instead of having a traditional marquee, why not try a tent with a more contemporary structure. Tents are really on-trend, there are a lot of quirky varieties such as tepees or Bedouin style and if you choose an open variety guests can also enjoy the beautiful views and setting of your wedding. I would recommend the tent company Liquid Canvas. Click to read more planning ideas...Grand FinaleAll Planned Out http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/49/1696/ Our daily snippets will keep you updated with the latest wedding news!To start the week, wedding planner to the celebs, Peregrine Armstrong-Jones has some top trend ideas to share with WP brides. Tomorrow, we have a beautiful country wedding with a pristine white marquee and masses of blue flowers. On Wednesday, we get the low-down on the Llewellyn-Bowens' vows renewal and a brand new wedding package by the design duo for couples gettting married in Mauritius. Thursday is our scoop on new wedding venues - this week it is down on the waterfront in Southport. And to end the week, we take wedding themeing to the gift list with a new colour co-ordination service for your kitchen that we think you'll like! Have fantastic fun planning your wedding with WeddingPath! Editor, WeddingPath amanda@weddingpath.comPhoto © Beachcomber Tours http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/50/1702/ WeddingPath is your essential wedding planning tool! To catch up on last week's tastiest news snippets click on the links. Happy reading!COMPETITION: Win! Win! Win!Your chance to win a signed copy of new book, Wedding BabylonWhite WeddingSassy wristwear for the groom in your lifeTiara DramaTop tips on choosing your wedding accessoriesSummer LovingCatch up on the latest celebrity romance & gossipBy InvitationBe your own wedding stationery designer Photo ©pr-weddings.com http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/43/1707/ Being your own wedding stationery designer has never been easier, especially with new online stationer's who offer all the options at the click of a mouse. New online stationer's, Heritage Stationery let you design you own wedding stationery, from the initial Save the Date right down to the final Thank You cards (and envelopes too). You can match the theme of the day in just the colours, fonts and style that you want. Simply choose the typeface, the size of the card, the colour of the ink, the colour of the paper and all the details – a tartan bow? A gilded edge? You'll be guided step by step through the process and if you need advice, there is always a Heritage expert on hand to help. If their name makes them sound like a traditional bunch, the swift bespoke service is strictly 21st century. In an era where speed and convenience rule, there is everything appealing about the ability to log on and have your stationery done in 48 hours. And fear not, Heritage don't believe a saving of time should mean a compromise in quality. Best of all you'll be getting great quality at affordable rates. Save the Date cards are £1.50 and wedding invitations with bows start at £2.25 each.Click to read more stationery ideas:Inviting Ideas - D.I.Y. essential kitWith Thanks - a novel way to say thank youMaking It - designer stationery onlinePrint Please - cheap and cheerful printing ideas http://news.weddingpath.co.uk/newsdetail/49/1721/ A new footballer's wife has just joined the newly marrieds rank. Hello! shares some of the details with WP. This weekend saw the celebrity wedding of the year as England and Chelsea football star, Joe Cole married 25-year-old fitness trainer, Carly Zucker. The ceremony took place at super-trendy Royal Hospital Chelsea and was attended by fellow footballers John Terry, Michael Carrick and Wayne Bridge.“I play for Chelsea, we live in Chelsea – so it made sense to get married here,” explained 27-year-old Joe. “It’s the bride’s day. As long as Carly is happy, then I am happy too. Marriage is important, children and family they are the main things in life. All I am interested in is being a good husband, a good son, a good friend and a good father one day.” Talking of his wife, who arrived 20 minutes late to the ceremony in a figure-hugging, floor-length dress by Oscar de la Renta, Joe said “I have always said Carly is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen, but even I was surprised by how unbelievably stunning she looked. She was more beautiful than I have ever seen her.” Joe also told hello! he was concerned that his emotions would get the better of him on the big day. Speaking before the wedding he admitted “I am quite an emotional fella. But I hope I don’t cry because all my mates will think I am soppy.” In fact the couple were in fits of giggles during the ceremony “I am not a very serious person and it all felt a bit out of character” admitted Carly. On his look for the day, Joe talks of keeping his hair long at the request of Carly “I like it really short myself, so after the wedding I will be having my head shaved.” Joe also describes the true meaning behind his wedding ring “I don’t generally wear jewellery so I wanted a ring that would mean something, so I have had my Nan’s plain gold wedding band altered to fit my finger. My Nan Pat died about four years ago of cancer. I was incredibly close to her and she lived with us after my granddad died. She loved football and was a great motivation to me – as was all my family. She saw me play for England but I wish she had been around for the last five years when I have been at the top of my game. It will mean a lot to have her wedding ring on my finger when I am getting married. Carly is having a similar ring and a band of diamonds which goes with her engagement ring, which I chose: a four-carat emerald-cut diamond.”“Whenever I looked at Joe he was gazing adoringly at me,” Carly told hello! exclusively later. “I love being married. It feels more ‘forever’. There is a special connection and bond.” Both Joe and Carly revealed that their lasting memory of the wedding will be catching that first glimpse of each other at the chapel. “It was when I walked up the aisle and saw my husband-to-be,” said Carly. “It felt like Joe and I were the only two people in the chapel.”The post-wedding celebrations took place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea and The Hempel hotel, both in West London. Joe made a heart-warming tribute to his wife, and continued to tell the guests about his first date with Carly, where he was unsure of whether to open the car door for her on arrival at a restaurant. Consequently, he got his limbs in a tangled mess with the seatbelt and fell on the floor. “I thought she would have laughed, but Carly, being the girl she is, came straight round and helped me up. And I knew from then that I would love her. I’m so proud to have her as my wife.” Carly’s father, Nigel also made a speech and joked that Joe had proved his love for his daughter by teaching her how to drive. “Carly repaid the favour by crashing his Range Rover,” said Nigel, who then had his family cringing by revealing Carly hadn’t been the most beautiful of babies. “The staff at Whipps Cross Hospital still call it Ugly Friday,” he deadpanned. At about 1.30am the wedding party moved onto The Hempel hotel for more cocktails and karaoke, where Joe performed a tribute to Oasis crooner, Liam Gallagher in his slippers. Joe’s memory of his performance is crystal clear “I told Carly we shouldn’t drink too much so that we take it all in and don’t miss a moment,” he explained. “I wanted to savour every last moment of our day.” And the couple couldn’t recommend going on honeymoon before the wedding more. ““St Barts was amazing. We’re even thinking of buying a place over there.” To read the full interview, get hold of Hello!