Hanami Dream announce winner of the wedding UK Blog Award 2019
UK Blog Awards 2019 I was delighted to judge the wedding category in the UK Blog Awards 2019. In case you missed it, on Friday night I had the honour of announcing and announce the winner and highly commended blogs. Take a look on YouTube or read my speech below....
Wedding trends in the Cotswolds
Insight in to weddings Looking at current wedding trends can provide valuable insight for those working in the wedding industry (such as venues, planners or suppliers) as well as couples wedding planning. Trends can give an idea of popular thinking, areas of growth,...
10 reasons guests will love your Cotswold wedding
Wedding venues in the Cotswolds Hanami Dream is based in West Oxfordshire and there are some truly beautiful wedding venues to choose from in the surrounding Cotswolds. Whether in a barn, a manor house, a marquee or a hotel, there are some amazing places to hold your...
Wedding traditions: Toasting the happy couple
There are many traditions, rituals and customs that people uphold and perform in connection with weddings. Some of these have now lost their relevance in modern society and sometimes we are not even sure why we undertake them. However we continue to perform them for...
Inspiration: bright contemporary museum wedding
Modern museum wedding For some absolute wedding goals, take at look at these images from a recent photo shoot at the Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology in Oxford. The photos are picture perfect, with a modern and bright, walking work of art vibe to showcase...
Wedding venue review: Millets Farm
Millets Farm wedding venue After a three year hiatus and some fantastic renovations, Millets Farm have reopened their Lakeview Suite to hold wedding receptions. With amazing views of the lake, the farm on hand to entertain the whole family and a big versatile space,...
Top tips for a gin filled wedding
Gin filled wedding The gin renaissance is still going strong and continues to be the on trend drink of the moment with flavoured gins being on the rise. Here are some ways to include the nation's favourite drink in to your wedding day courtesy of Liz Beswick, Co...
Top Fall 2019 colours from Pantone® for autumn weddings
Autumn 2019 I’m always excited to see the next Pantone® announcement for their predictions of colours that will dominate the scene for forthcoming seasons. So with the fashion weeks kicking off (this month is New York, London, Milan and then Paris) we start to think...
Inspiration: coral and gold festival wedding
A laid back celebration in August 2016 saw the relaxed festival wedding of Verity and Paul at The Isis Farmhouse in Oxford. Relaxed and laid back vibe This wedding was a real break from tradition with...
Dates for your 2019 diary
Happy New Year! And huge congratulations if you’ve got engaged over the festive period. Telling people your big news and flashing your new piece of jewellery is such an exciting time and it won’t be long until you’ll be asked (again and again) when is your big day. So...
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