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When Super Mario makes an appearance at your wedding!

When Super Mario makes an appearance at your wedding!

We meet Heather and Jacob who had a winter wedding at Wood Hall Hotel & Spa in Yorkshire, with lots of little 'mini character' touches.

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A Weekend in Edinburgh

A Weekend in Edinburgh

There are so many things to do on a short break in Edinburgh – and this itinerary with just a few of our top tips should help you have a memorable getaway.

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The wedding planner's wedding

The wedding planner's wedding

We meet Martyn and Damian who were married at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa in February 2017.

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Discover Northamptonshire

Discover Northamptonshire

Often described as the Rose of the Shires, Northamptonshire offers something for everyone who visits.

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Cook Your Own Vegetable Curry

Cook Your Own Vegetable Curry

Vegetarian and vegan food has come a long way since the main option on menus were vegetable lasagne or mushroom risotto; there are now so many different flavours that can be created which allows you to be more adventurous with the dishes, appealing also to meat eaters.

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The wedding with singing waiters!

The wedding with singing waiters!

We meet Paige and Jason who knew they would get married at Chilston Park Hotel in Kent, 8 years before they even got engaged!

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Face mapping: what your skin is telling you

Face mapping: what your skin is telling you

Face mapping is an ancient practice rooted in Ayurveda teaching and Chinese medicine. It views your face as a ‘roadmap’ so that you can identify underlying issues in other parts of your body. The skin on your face is a true expression of your body’s overall health.

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The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

Planning a wedding can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. To keep you cool, calm and collected, we’ve put together a wedding to-do list that will be there every step of the way.

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A Scottish affair

A Scottish affair

We meet Eve and Anthony who married at Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa in Surrey with a Scottish autumnal theme.

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Althorp Literary Festival

Althorp Literary Festival

The Althorp Literary Festival is a unique celebration of the written word, so if you love books then why not make a weekend of it and stay at the nearby Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, or Ettington Park Hotel.

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