Wedding Events are BACK!

Wedding events have started again at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Sydney Road, Bath BA2 6NS
Tel: 01225 444424

Sunday 23rd May from 12noon to 4pm.  (FREE Entry)

Helen Applin writes:

We are delighted to invite you to Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel for our first wedding appointment day of 2021. You will be greeted upon arrival with a glass of bubbles before we take you on a tour of our stunning event spaces and grounds which will be dressed and ready for your own private viewing.

Due to demand and COVID safety we ask you to pre-book your appointment by contacting Helen at:
salesmgr.bathspa@macdonald-hotels.co.uk

If you are unable to make this date then it would be our pleasure to arrange to meet you on an alternative date to suit you. 

Concerns within wedding industry

Covid-19

Worries for those waiting to get married - and concerns of the wedding industry over losses suffered.

 

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Government guidelines at 12/4/2021

 COVID-19: Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships (GOV.UK as at 12/4/2021)

The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’ setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. This explains how restrictions will be eased over time, including a staged return of weddings, civil partnerships and receptions.

 

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Cancelled Wedding - Couple elope to island and get married.

 A couple who couldn't wait any longer to tie the knot after their wedding was cancelled due to Covid eloped to an island with gale force winds and got married in waterproof jackets.

 

Steven and Dionne Abbott, from Scotland, were due to get married last year before lockdown started and the ceremony was cancelled.

 

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Roles & Duties: The Best Man

A supporting role to the groom. A position of huge responsibility that should not be undertaken or indeed offered lightly. His duties include:
* The arrangement of the Stag Party (this should not be the night before the wedding)
* Ensuring a punctual and sober arrival of the groom at the wedding venue.
* Issuing of Buttonholes.
* Issuing of Orders of Service.
* Organising the seating with the wedding venue.
* Responsibility for the bringing of rings to the wedding venue.
* Presenting rings to the clergyman when required.
* Witnessing the signing of the register.
* Organisation of the Ushers.
* Payment of Church fees on behalf of the groom.
* Escorting the chief bridesmaid down the aisle.
* Organising the transport from the ceremony to the reception.
* 'Best man' speech at the reception.
* Reading out any telegrams and messages.

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Planning Your Wedding: 2 months - 1 week before

(not necessarily in the order shown)

 

* Select and Purchase Gifts for Parents and Attendants

* Hold a Dress Rehearsal

* Decide on your Seating Plan

* Organise Final Fitting for Wedding and Bridesmaids Dresses

* Organise Final Fitting for Male outfits

* Confirm Transport Arrangements

 

View full planning guide

 

Unusual Marriage Proposal

Milton Keynes robot used for lockdown couple marriage proposal.

Full story here

The Wedding Cake

While you might already have a few thoughts in mind for how you would like your Wedding Cake to look on your wedding day, it is still a good idea to do a little research to help you make a decision. There are lots of couples who are really making a statement with their choice in wedding cakes today. You too can add your own unique spin on a wedding cake or keep it traditional. Either way, there are a few tips that you can keep in mind as you try to find the best possible cake to suit your tastes - as well as your budget.

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Bath Classic Cars

At Bath Classic Cars we pride ourselves in offering vintage, classic and modern wedding cars to the highest standards. 

 

All our cars are driven by experienced chauffeurs who are there to ensure your journey is special and unforgettable.

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Coronavirus: The Wedding Industry

The wedding industry has been "left out in the cold" during the pandemic, Labour has said as it urges the government to provide more support.

 

The party estimates that the sector has lost out on more than £430m due to cancelled or postponed weddings.

 

Wedding receptions have either been banned or restricted to a limited number of people.

 

The government said wedding businesses could access the government's coronavirus support package.

 

But Labour has argued that some businesses are ineligible for support as they are technically still trading despite having little or no custom due to Covid restrictions. 

 

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KEN'S KARS Wedding Car Hire

Ken's Kars is a family run, vintage wedding car company, operating in Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas. We pride oursleves on being the longest established vintage wedding car company in the Bristol and Bath area, starting out in 1983, here in Chipping Sodbury.

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Cutting the Cake

Wedding Etiquette, Traditions & Customs:
Cutting the Cake

The cake is traditionally cut after the speeches and toasts, and would normally conclude the formal part of the wedding reception. It was believed, in order for the bride to bear children, she (with the help of her groom) should cut the first slice. Today the first cut is more symbolic to the couple's shared future together. The couple would normally pose for photographs just prior to cutting the first slice, allowing guests to take snaps of the occasion. The cake is said to spread good fortune to all who eat it, hence the reason for sending a slice to all those who were unable to attend the wedding.