Themed weddings could be great in venues in Hertfordshire

Having a theme is one way of making a wedding extra special in venues in Hertfordshire and it sounds like Welsh football star Sam Ricketts and his new wife, model Kimberly Stanworth, made theirs a day to remember.

Although the couple exchanged their vows in a village church in Lambourn, Berkshire, they took their home country of Wales with them.

The dress, the food, the music and even the stationery was Welsh in origin, according to Wales Online. "Wales moved to England for the day and it was a great success," the happy groom said.

Dragon flags flew throughout the day and the couple walked down the aisle into married life to the sound of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau - the Welsh national anthem.

Kimberly, from Rudry in Caerphilly, looked beautiful in a traditional white gown with a long flowing veil, holding a luxuriant bouquet of deep red roses. Her hair was coiffed by Cardiff-based hairdressers Constantinou, while her dress and those of the bridesmaids were created by the Welsh designer Huw Rees. Beside her, beaming happily, Sam wore a traditional black suit with a white shirt and cream tie and a red rose in the pocket of his jacket.

From the church, the bride and groom were whisked away to the reception in a four-horsed carriage from bridgend. Then, at the house of Ricketts' uncle - jockey John Francome - where the party was being held, the 175 guests were each given a treat. For the men, there was Penderyn whisky; for the women, Welsh cakes. As the crowds arrived, enjoying their Welsh delicacies, they sat at tables named after the nation's towns and cities.

And who thought up this fairytale day?

"It's every girl's dream to plan their wedding. It's only something you do once and so I left most of it down to Kimberley," the Bolton-player said. "Everyone said it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to."

The lavish wedding sounds like it was absolutely beautiful, but with a price tag of £50,000 you wouldn't expect less! It isn't only the rich and famous that can have their dream weddings, though, all it takes is a few little tricks to keep the cost down.

For example, Money Week recently recommended that brides and grooms have a luxurious affair and keep in their budget by booking venues during off-peak times. So if you're looking for the ideal wedding venue in Hertfordshire and you want to reserve your budget, you might want to do a little research to see what time of year you could get hitched at a low cost so you have plenty of money for all those extra frills.

Here at Lido we can provide wedding packages to suit everyone including wedding reception services. We also provide wedding catering packages as well to which you will find quite a diverse range of foods available, some to mention are: Banqueting, Evening Buffets and bespoke buffets.

For more details on Wedding Venues in Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Harrow please either call us on +44 (0)20 8429 1331 or make an enquiry via our Contact page.

"No married man is genuinely happy if he has to drink worse whisky than he used to drink when he was single." - H.L. Mencken

What should guests wear to wedding venues in Middlesex?

 "The bride may be sorted with her wedding outfit, but what about the guests?"

Published by Francesca Arens

If you've already booked your wedding venue or caterers in Middlesex and chosen your perfect gown, you'll have nothing to worry about when it comes to getting dressed for the big day.

But I'm going to be a guest at my friend's nuptials this summer and I know that I've definitely struggled to find the perfect outfit.

Obviously I'm staying well clear of white – no one wants to upstage the bride – but how colourful or flamboyant should I go?

According to Fashion For Lunch, a frock with bright patterns or delicate embellishments can make quite a statement and I'm starting to think I shouldn't be afraid of using the opportunity to dress up.

The publication adds: "So we say lets do drastic, full length gowns, bright summer floral prints and sky scraper heels."

I think I'll follow this advice, especially as show designer Paola Venturi recently told Style Binge that platforms can be much comfier than normal heels. Perfect for standing around and having lots of photos taken.

For more details on Wedding Venues and Wedding Caterers in Hertfordshire and Middlesex, please either call us on +44 (0)20 8429 1331 or make an enquiry via our Contact page.

*We can also provide catering services in Harrow and London.

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