Wedding News
Engaged couples are grilled
Published 10 October 2008
It was a nervous wait for the three couples chosen to appear in the final of the Cumbrian Weddings competition to win a pair of wedding rings at our Live the Dream Wedding Event.
TV classic lives on
Published 8 October 2008
Known as the game show that encouraged couples to be nice to each other, the television show Mr & Mrs was hosted by Brampton’s very own Derek Batey.
Church relaxes the rules
Published 8 October 2008
THE rules on church weddings have been relaxed by the Church of England and mean that couples now have more churches from which to choose.
Hundreds seek wedding inspiration
Published 8 October 2008
Hundreds of brides-to-be and their families and friends spent an enjoyable day at The Live the Dream Wedding Event last month.
Live the Dream promises a packed day for visitors
Published 19 September 2008
The Live the Dream Wedding Event is being held at Carlisle Racecourse on Sunday, September 28.
See March's Weddings as a digital edition
Meet our Live the Dream competion winner, the bride whose goldsmith father designed her rings and all the couples in our popular wedding albums section.
The day New Zealand came to Cumbria
Published 19 September 2008
Amy Claxton had always dreamed of a traditional English country wedding, but she also felt it was important to make it special for her rugby playing fiancé and his family and friends from New Zealand.
Catherine can't wait to wear her wedding dress
Published 19 September 2008
Catherine Rogers can’t wait to wear the pure silk ivory wedding dress she won at the Live the Dream Wedding Event in March.
Live the Dream finalists set for Knowing Me, Knowing You contest
Published 19 September 2008
How much do you know about the person you are going to marry? Do you know their favourite colour, shoe size or the name of their first pet?
Laura and Paul’s dream day
Published 17 September 2008
Tradition has it that it’s the bride’s prerogative to be late to the church on her wedding day and Laura Brooks was no exception.
Julie takes the stress out of the special day
Published 17 September 2008
Juniper Weddings, which is working in partnership with the Live the Dream Wedding Event, will be officially launched at the event on September 28.
Those were the days...
Published 7 August 2008
In last month’s Cumbrian Weddings, we asked readers to send in photographs of their wedding dresses from the 1980s and earlier.
Don’t let your big day break the bank
Published 7 August 2008
With the average cost of a wedding in the UK reaching a staggering £15,244, including the reception (£5,000) and the honeymoon (£4,500), many brides are being forced to become expert budgeters, planners and nifty bargain hunters.
Long-distance love triumphs
Published 7 August 2008
Last week, Laura Brooks and Paul Henderson, Cumbrian Weddings’ first Live the Dream competition winners, tied the knot.
Like mother, like daughter
Published 7 August 2008
Choosing the venue for their post-wedding celebration was easy for Helen Wynne and Jimmy Jones.
Micky’s diamond date
Published 7 August 2008
Local singing star Micky Diamond has tied the knot – in secret.
Come aboard me hearties
Published 11 July 2008
There was something unusual about the guests at Will Taylor and Jill McAlea’s wedding last month.
Show us your old dress!
Published 9 July 2008
WOULD you like to see your wedding dress on the catwalk at The Live the Dream Wedding Event in September?
Ice day for a white wedding
Published 9 June 2008
The first time Robert Bailey and Amanda Amor gazed at the soaring mountains and dramatic winter landscape of Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies, Robert knew it would be the place where one day he would propose.
A trio who are bound to play on your heart strings
Published 9 June 2008
Two Violins and a Cello are three women who have brought together their long and wide-ranging musical experience to help add that special touch to your wedding day.
Love letters straight from Iraq
Published 6 June 2008
Many of us choose to communicate via email or text these days rather than put pen to paper, but for Rory Shoemaker and Caroline Twentyman writing letters to each other is a crucial way of keeping in touch.
