It is no wedding planning secret that keeping your guests entertained for a full day and night is no mean feat! Between the canapés and wedding breakfast, while photographs are being taken or before the band strike up there can be pockets of downtime that can feel flat so it is always good to have some time-filling fun. Here at Save The Date HQ, we are huge fans of 9 Hole Event Hire and we think you might just be too. To give you the inside scoop, we have joined together to give you all the deets on this unique wedding entertainment company.

Looking for Country House wedding vibes? Interior goals – tick, swoon worthy surrounding – tick, tick tick! In the trendy suburb of Southwell stands a rather grand and undeniably handsome red brick building surrounded by manicured gardens and lush lawns; Norwood Park, rebuilt in the 1760’s, boosts stunning Georgian architecture which evokes palpable romance and that doesn’t stop on the outside.

With engagement and wedding rings being one of the more expensive elements of getting married, you want to make sure you get it right. There are so many options to choose from and, especially with the growing trend of lab-grown stones, it can feel like a step into the unknown. Well, we have done the leg-work for you and got the down low on this newly popular option from your local bling experts. High quality, exceptional customer service and trustworthy are the three things which first springs to mind when we think of Nottingham jewellers, Temprell, so who better to ask. Leanne, manager of Temprell, was more than happy to help…

If you have followed Save The Date for any period of time, you will have definitely heard us telling you that Andrew from A Big NeonGlitter Photographer is, without doubt, one of the nicest people in the industry; and he takes a pretty gorgeous picture too! We caught up with Andrew, it was a really thought-provoking conversation so we asked Andrew to relay his thoughts for you. He says…

Introducing The Hurt Arms - A Warm Industrial Style Venue - The Tollgate Suite is a spacious, purpose built wedding suite, with warm lighting casting an ambient glow across the exposed brickwork and industrial features. Every feature of the room has been handpicked to exude the character of this old English building whilst retaining a modern warmth and class. The exclusive bar and Tollgate Garden offer a sense of privacy so you and your guests have full access to indoor and outdoor areas throughout your day. Since its renovation in 2018, The Hurt Arms has blossomed in popularity, playing host to some fantastic weddings for the quirkiest of couples

If you recently got engaged and don’t want to spend 2/3 years planning your big day then this one is for you!

Some people relish the task of planning a wedding and feel that it is all part of the experience, which we totally get. Meanwhile, some people get engaged and just want to get married, the sooner the better; after all Why Wait?! Well you are in luck and even better, you can grab yourself a bargain with The Carriage Hall who have some limited late availability discounts you’d be mad to miss.

In our humble opinion, great entertainment can really take a wedding up to the next level and is, arguably, one of the most important elements you will source for your big day. Don’t know where to start? Well don’t worry, Appnin Discos have got your DJ choice covered. Find out more over on our blog.

Nestled in the picturesque town of Ashby De La Zouch, Alice Rose Bridal is a pretty boutique which celebrates authenticity with their eclectic collection of gowns, hand-picked to make brides both look and feel their most amazing selves.

Where to start about photographer Chris Denner? Picture a quirky, tattooed chap, camera always in hand and smile always on his face and you’d be about there. If you are looking for wedding photography with some vava voom, pictures that pack a punch or immense imagery to take away from your big day then you. are. in. for. a. treat!

Here at Save The Date HQ, we are pretty particular about the suppliers we recommend to our readers so that you know you’re going to be getting the very best. If there is anything that we really value it is experience & expertise, outstanding customer service and the highest quality end results. Having worked with Temprell for many years now, we are in no doubt that they have these in abundance so arranged a q&a to introduce you properly to this Nottingham based jewellers.

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A historic estate full of heart; set within private landscaped gardens and open parkland in rural Staffordshire, Alrewas Hayes is a picturesque country estate steeped in history. Read on to take a virtual tour of this extra special venue…