I have just returned from a week’s holiday and I am delighted to see so much activity on the blog. We are still very new to blogging ourselves so I am pleased that it is getting spotted already.

Now we are into September, the wedding fair season is getting started. Make sure you check the exhibition diary on our websites (the links are on the left) and you will see the full list of fairs so far. We are continually updating the diary as new events come up so I am sure there will be one in your area. Make sure you come to see a member of our team and get your FREE copy of The Wedding Guide.

We have been asked a few times if wedding fairs are going out of fashion. Judging by how many we attend throughout the year, I don’t think they can be, but I’d like to know what other people think about this.

It was announced earlier this week that unless a buyer can be found quickly then Confetti will be going into receivership. Unfortunately this has a ‘knock – on’ effect for brides who may have placed orders with them. Are you now having a panic attack worrying in case your invitations  won’t be here on time? Please keep in touch and let us know what is happening. Obviously we have no connection with Confetti and would not be able to get you your orders or money back but we may be able to put you in touch with suppliers who could help you at the last minute.

When Nicola got married, we found it invaluable to keep a record of deposits paid and to remind us when the next payment was due. 

Now you can download this valuable resource FREE OF CHARGE. Just click on the bookmark at the side of this page.

York breast cancer patient and owner of The Cake Boutique Angie Grinham is organising a charity raffle in aid of the Macmillan nurses at York Hospital. The prize is a fantastic package of wedding services worth around £10,000!

Tickets cost £5 each and can be bought online at www.winayorkwedding.co.uk and at various wedding fairs over the next few months.  

Harry Gration has now kindly agreed to lend his support to the cause and will be attending a grand ball in aid of the charity in October. The winner’s name will be drawn by Harry Gration at the ball, which will be held at the Park Inn in York on Saturday 9th October. 

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to win a wedding in 2011! For further details or to buy a ticket for the prize draw visit the charity’s website at www.winayorkwedding.co.uk.

Sunday 5th Spetember sees the start of the wedding fair season in earnest. We are looking forward to seeing you at the Cedar Court Hotel Bradford, Duncombe Park in Helmsley, The Hambleton Forum Northallerton, Marriott Hotel Seaburn and the Assembly Rooms in Newcastle.To keep up to date with the wedding fairs check the exhibition diaries on bothour sites http://www.weddings-yorks.co.uk and http://www.weddings-northeast.co.uk Did you know that you can pre-register online to save filling the forms in each time you go to a wedding fair?

We are currently offering a free bespoke shirt (normal price £125-£155) with every suit order (prices start £595) for Yorkshire and North East wedding guide subscribers.

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I was recently asked where the bridesmaids dresses came from on page 28 in both the Yorkshire and North East editions. All the pictures are from ‘Real Weddings’ but if you know the designer then please let me know.

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