Hotel’s refusal to refund wedding reception deposit after death of the bride causes upset
As the couple hadn't take out wedding insurance the cost of the reception cannot be recouped after the death of the bride
A hotel in the North East of England has hit the headlines this week after it refused to refund a deposit for a wedding reception after the bride sadly passed away.
35-year-old Annette Bainbridge had planned to tie the knot with Paul Teece in November but after suffering a severe asthma attack, the bride-to-be died suddenly at the end of May. Annette and her fiancé had already paid the full £2,000 for their wedding on May 1st.
The hotel was contacted by the grieving family to inform them that the wedding would have to be cancelled following the untimely death of the bride. Despite the tragic circumstances, the hotel asked for a cancellation fee of £1,500 be paid which was stipulated in the contract.
The establishment has since waived the cancellation fee however the cost of the wedding has not been recouped, as the couple hadn’t taken out wedding insurance. The family and fiancé of the deceased bride say that although the hotel is legally obliged to keep the money, they question the hotel’s moral integrity given the sad circumstances which forced the cancellation of the wedding.
When asked for their take on the situation, the general manager at the hotel in question refused to comment, stating that the matter was a private one between them and the groom, Mr Teece.
Brides likely to pile on the pounds after slimming into a wedding dress
Half of brides questioned in a survey said they went on a crash diet before their wedding
A recent poll of 3,000 brides has revealed that 1 in 5 newlywed ladies will pile on the weight they lost in the run up to their wedding 6 months into married life.
Half of those questioned said they had gone on a crash diet in an attempt to lose weight quickly as the wedding day came closer. A high percentage of these brides said that they intended to lose 2st in preparation for their nuptials.
As an extra motivation to shed the pounds, some brides went as far as buying a dress a size too small so they would no choice but to drop a dress size before the big day.
However some lucky brides said the weight dropped off in the run up to the wedding with the stress of organising the occasion.
Once all the fun of the wedding was over, 15% of the brides quizzed admitted to letting go on honeymoon and indulging in fatty and sugary food which they had banned as part of their pre-wedding diet.
The average weight loss achieved by brides-to-be was estimated as 1st 2lbs.
Brides are under immense pressure to look their very best on their wedding day. Often family and friends, some of whom they haven’t seen for years, will be there on the big day so it’s vital they feel good on their special day. Plus there’s the added pressure of the all-important wedding photographs; no bride wants to look back on these and feel that she didn’t look her best.
Chance for brides and grooms to bag cash towards their wedding with Foxy Bingo competition
One lucky couple will win £1k to put towards their wedding and a luxury wedding cake
Calling all brides and grooms planning to get hitched this year! The online bingo company, Foxy Bingo, is offering brides and grooms the chance to win hard cash towards the cost of their wedding through their new competition.
Foxy’ll Fix It, as the promotion has been named, offers couples tying the knot this year the chance to compete against each other to win a whopping £1,000 which can be spent on anything wedding related. You can choose to splash the cash on a fleet of luxury wedding cars for the big day, a dream designer wedding gown, or a few crates of champagne for your guests to enjoy, it’s your choice.
As well as the £1,000 cash prize, the online bingo company are also throwing in a wedding cake worth £750 especially for the happy couple.
To enter the competition to be in the running to win the £1,000 and the £750 cake all you need to do is visit the Foxy Bingo website and sign up. You’ll need to convince Foxy Bingo that you and your partner deserve the fabulous prize, plus Foxy will want to hear how you met your fiancé, and how he popped the question.
The closing date is July 4th and the bingo site will announce the winner of the wedding giveaway shortly afterwards.
The In Wedding Show coming soon to London’s Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace will play host to The In Wedding Show this September
North London’s biggest wedding fair sweeps into the capital on Sunday September 5th at one of the city’s most beautiful historic buildings, Alexandra Palace.
70 exhibitors will showcase their skills and services at the one day extravaganza which runs from 11am until 5pm. The In Wedding Show is a must-visit for all brides-to-be whatever stage you are at with your wedding preparations. Whether you have recently become engaged and need advice on wedding venues, or if you’re about to tie the knot soon and need help with last minute details like place name cards, or favours for your guests, this event is for you.
For any bride, the wedding dress is one of the most important elements of the day. For wedding gown inspiration, check out the bridal fashion show at the forthcoming event which will feature dresses from a wide range of top name designers with gowns to suit all tastes and budgets. There will be two catwalk shows during the day, the first begins at 12:30pm and followed by the 2:30pm showing.
Visitors who book their tickets to The In Wedding Show in advance will receive a free goodie bag courtesy of John Lewis. The retail giant is one of the main sponsors of the event along with Wedding TV, and Your London Wedding Magazine. Advance tickets starts from just £3.50 per person, although if you are buying more than one ticket there are discounts available.
From dress makers to photographers, chauffeur driven wedding cars to magicians, caterers to florists, experts covering every imaginable service will be on hand at The In Wedding Show this September. There will also be a number of wedding planners, hair and beauty specialists and other experts in attendance to offer advice to brides and grooms-to-be. For more information on the event at Alexandra Palace, please visit the following link http://www.theinweddingshow.co.uk/index.html
The In Wedding Show also organise a number of other occasions around the UK, to find a wedding fair happening near you, take a look at this link http://www.inweddingfayre.co.uk/
Tycoon Events offer full event management services all over the UK
Tycoon Events have expertise in delivering exquisite weddings
Tycoon Banqueting is a successful establishment in North West London offering a wide range of weekly events and facilities for private hire. Now the team at Tycoon are about to embark on a new project providing full event management services all over the UK.
With their extensive experience in delivering an eclectic mix of events on a weekly basis at Tycoon’s base in Sudbury Hill, the team are now keen to bring their expertise to bear in managing private events such as weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, and engagement parties up and down the country.
Tycoon Events are able to assist clients with every aspect of planning their event from sourcing the perfect venue, to décor, catering, and entertainment. Organising a special occasion such as a wedding can be a daunting prospect which is why professional wedding planners have become increasingly popular. Because Tycoon Events boasts a team of individuals who each specialise in different areas, you will receive dedicated advice from people with expertise in different areas of event planning.
From designing bespoke menus to suit your occasion, to assistance with venue theming and venue sourcing, plus help with decorating and dressing your chosen establishment, and advice on where to find the best live bands, DJs, dancers and any other form of entertainment you may require, Tycoon Events cover everything.
With Tycoon Events you can choose to be as involved or uninvolved as you choose. If you’re happy to sit back and let the experts get on with planning you event on your behalf, or if you prefer to be very involved in the organisational process, Tycoon will work with you to provide a service which is tailored your needs.
TopTablePlanner.com Sees Third Successive Year Of Growth In Wedding Seating Plan Business
Top Table Planner
Online wedding seating plan organiser Toptableplanner has now entered its third year of business, and in spite of the recent recession it continues to grow, now being used in over 50 countries worldwide. Toptableplanner is being used by thousands of event planners for everything from weddings to corporate events, and from fundraisers to conferences. Saving time, and making the process of creating a wedding seating plan much more convenient, Toptableplanner provides a flexible and affordable solution that’s both simple to use and comprehensive on features.
Launched in 2007 Toptableplanner was recently listed in Bride Magazine’s top 75 worthiest wedding websites. This hand-picked list of resources is relied upon by wedding planners and event organisers, and has helped thousands of people to experience the benefits which Toptableplanner has to offer.
“Despite the recession it would seem that more couples than ever are choosing to get married, and we’re delighted that Toptableplanner is able to help so many people tackle an aspect of planning a wedding that is often very stressful and difficult,” said Adam Leyton, founder of Toptableplanner.
Previously one of the only ways of developing, editing and producing a wedding seating plan has been to write names on pieces of paper and move these around. But not only is this time-consuming, it allows for very little flexibility when, for example, additional guests are included or other guests find they are unable to come. Toptableplanner provides the ability to upload a list of guests’ names and then move these around on the screen, making changes quickly and easily, altering as necessary right up the day of the event itself. When complete the wedding chart can be printed out, as well as formatted place name cards for the tables.
Toptableplanner is currently available at £10 or $20 and there is a completely FREE trial available. Just visit www.toptableplanner.com to sign up for your free trial and discover why thousands of satisfied customers in 50 countries worldwide have relied upon Toptableplanner to take the stress out of creating the perfect wedding seating plan.
News Source:: http://www.toptableplanner.com
This post was submitted by Adam Leyton.
Sunshine wedding abroad wrecked by food poisoning
Yorkshire couple's Turkish wedding ruined after guests come down with food poisoning and bridesmaid is hospitalized
A couple from Doncaster, Yorkshire, had their wedding day ruined after their entire wedding party, including the best man, groom and bridesmaid, were struck down with food poisoning.
Kevin Sturman and Abbie Otter opted for a wedding in Turkey and invited 20 of their close family and friends along for the special occasion. But before the couple could exchange their vows, the whole group came down with a food poisoning bug, with several said to be suffering from gastro-enteritis.
The groom was bed bound for two days, the best man was on a drip for a week, one of the bridesmaids was taken to hospital, and the groom’s sister, who was pregnant, was rushed to a hospital 80 miles away where she had to stay for 2 days.
Despite the fact all the guests were extremely sick, the wedding ceremony went ahead, but it was far from the experience the bride and groom had wished for when they booked their dream wedding in Turkey.
The newlyweds had forked out a total of £4,000 for the wedding and a two-week honeymoon. Between all of the guests, they had spent an estimated total of £6,000 on the disaster holiday.
Now the wedding party are part of a group of 659 other tourists who are attempting to sue First Choice for a total of £6 million.
However the holiday provider is claiming that rigorous hygiene checks carried out at the Turkish hotel in question revealed a high standard of care.
2 for 1 reader offer for Luella’s Boudoir vintage wedding event
Luella's Boudoir are holding a special wedding event in London
Wedding News is delighted to bring its readers a fantastic 2 for 1 entrance offer for a top vintage wedding event in London. Luella’s Boudoir is holding a special wedding fair at One Marylebone, London, on April 21st offering brides and grooms-to-be the chance to meet with some of the best suppliers and wedding experts from around the UK.
If you want your wedding to have the wow factor and are searching for unique ideas that’ll help your big day stand out from the crowd, then you’ll find all the inspiration you could possibly need at this superb event.
Visit this exciting show on April the 21st and you’ll have the opportunity to pick the brains of top wedding planners, fashion directors, bridal coaches, and make-up and beauty experts. Plus you’ll have the chance to sample real cocktails in a bottle from West Eleven, and be one of the first to preview the new collections from Yarwood-White, Victoria Ferguson, The Real Princess Company, Jane Taylor Millinery, and Emmy Shoes.
So gather your bridesmaids together and enjoy a great day out Luella’s Boudoir Vintage wedding event; plus with our 2 for 1 entrance passes you can experience it all for less by printing out the voucher below.
The latest catering trends for your wedding
After picking the brains of those-in-the-know, we’ve compiled a list of the top catering trends sweeping weddings this year. Read on and be inspired by these inventive ideas, guaranteed to provide a talking point at your big day.
Grazing
Yes, grazing is the new buzz word in the catering world; it’s a buffet, but not as we know it. The idea is to create a more sociable dining experience so guests aren’t restricted to sitting on a table surrounded by a handful of people. Everyone is free to mingle whilst they munch creating a more relaxed ambiance. Food stations are set up around the room as opposed to one specific area forcing guests to explore the room and make new acquaintances along the way.
Outrageous cakes
It’s your big day, have your cake and eat it! If you have a colour theme extend that to your food too. Perhaps you can’t get enough of pink? Have a giant pink marshmallow wedding cake as the centre piece for your reception. Monochrome theme wedding? How about a chequered cake decorated with white and dark chocolate pearls? One bride even went as far as having a life size replica of herself for her wedding cake; it goes to show, there really are no boundaries.
Self-service cocktail bars
Present your guests with a range of liquors, fruit juices and mixers and let them loose with their imagination. It’s worth having a professional cocktail waiter on hand to assist your guests and offer them some tips. Cocktail waiters are generally more than happy to show off their skills adding a great spectacle to your reception.
Organic menus
Have a wedding breakfast with a conscience and use only fair trade, local, organic and seasonal produce to create your menu. Your insightful choice of ingredients won’t go unnoticed by your guests and many will appreciate the effort you’ve made. Clavelshay Barn in Taunton is a wedding venue set on a family run farm. They offer a menu using locally sourced produce, with their speciality being their organic beef reared on their farm.
Banquet style
Instead of segregating your guests off onto separate tables, arrange to have two or three long tables alongside each other and enjoy a medieval style wedding. For an added feature consider having your meat carved at the table for guests to watch whilst they wait to be served.
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