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Five alternative wedding reception venues

Wedding receptions play a huge role in the success of any wedding. Receptions give the bride and groom to wind down, talk to guests and really enjoy themselves. When planning weddings, couples will normally opt for the usual venues including hotels, golf courses, bars and restaurants. Often overlooking alternative venues many newlyweds are missing out on the opportunity to wow guests and make their special day memorable for all the right reasons. To give some inspiration here are five great “alternative” wedding reception venues.

Museums

Museums provide an ambience like no other, steeped in atmosphere museums will provide a cultured yet fun wedding reception. For many years now the museums of London has been offering newlyweds the opportunity to host their reception in the heart of the museum. Located in the centre of the London the venue can host a drinks reception for up to 1000 guests and a dinner reception for up to 350 guests. Surrounded by historic artefacts, a museum is a guaranteed way to wow your reception guests.

The Zoo

Ok, so you may think the zoo is a strange location to hold your wedding reception, but one thing is for sure; your guests will have fun. When thinking of zoos you may automatically assume that it will be a muddy and not so glamorous affair, wrong! ZSL London Zoo provides a truly unique wedding reception venue, with elegant and stylish suites that overlook 36 acres of gardens; your guests will be truly blown away. Although London Zoo doesn’t have a license to serve alcohol, never fear, companies like Bars2you have recently popped up, enabling you to have a bar in any venue that suits, so party on!

Lighthouse 

If you are looking for a truly unique reception venue a light house will definitely fit the bill, a lighthouse reception will guarantee you with a sea front location, spectacular views and an intimate venue. Situated on the picturesque south coast of Wales, is one of Wales last remaining operational lighthouses, Nash Point. Nash Point is a quaint white washed lighthouse, perfect for small, intimate receptions; the lighthouse has room for up to 25 guests. Don’t miss the boat and book your perfect lighthouse venue today!

Nightclub 

A nightclub reception is perfect for the more hedonistic couples out there. Although not to everyone’s taste, a nightclub can be a great location for a wedding reception. The world famous nightclub Ministry of Sound in London has recently started offering wedding receptions at their famous venue. Ministry of Sound can accommodate parties of 100 to 1500, providing both drinks receptions and seated banquets. The venue comprises of 5 rooms which can be booked as a whole or on an individual room basis. A nightclub venue will be sure to keep your guests up all night and give them a night to remember (or not).

Soccer stadium 

The assumptions are that those who opt to hold their wedding receptions in soccer stadiums are fans of soccer, but this isn’t always the case. The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff has been offering newlyweds the chance to hold their wedding reception at their iconic stadium for a number of years now.  Located on the banks of the River Taff, The Millennium Stadium is a 72,000 capacity super-stadium. All wedding reception suites overlook the famous pitch and can host dinner receptions for up to 300 guests. Hosting your wedding reception at a soccer stadium will be a sure fire way to score a hit with your guests.

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Top 5 Luxury Hen Weekends

Luxury Hen Weekends

Barcelona

Barcelona has the unique mix of culture, beauty, food and a great nightlife. It is the perfect place to visit for a hen weekend. You can start off during the day seeing the sights such as ‘La Sagrada Familia’, the various example of Gaudi architecture, the Olympic stadium and take a trip on the cable car high above the city. There is a huge choice of restaurants and bars for the evening from traditional Spanish Tapas to Italian and Chinese. At night the club called ‘Razzmatazz’ is must; it is one of the premier clubs in Europe and is easily accessed via the city underground train system.

Spa Weekend

If you prefer a more relaxed and chilled out luxury hen weekends then a spa break will definitely suit you more. Why not visit a 5* hotel in the countryside and sample some of the best spa treatments available from aromatherapy to mud baths and body wraps. At night you can go for a nice meal followed by some drinks and leave your weekend feeling more refreshed that when you arrived.

Llama Trekking

For an unusual weekend why not try Llama trekking! Yes I being perfectly serious llama trekking is a legitimate hen weekend activity. Unfortunately you don’t get to actually ride them though, you strap bags to the llamas and walk alongside them whilst enjoying an alcoholic beverage or five. It would certainly be an unusual story to tell the children but certainly isn’t for people who enjoy a relaxing weekend.

Cocktail Making

The perfect way of mixing an enjoyable activity with lots of alcohol is cocktail making. Almost any bar worth their salt will have an event like this on if you give them a call. It is lots of fun and the perfect way for you to learn how to make your favourite whether it be a Mojito or a Manhattan. You’ll probably come away from it wanting to buy your own spirits a cocktail shaker to do them at home.

Murder Mystery Weekend

A murder mystery weekend is perhaps the most exciting of all the ideas so long as you make sure it is at a good hotel. In Stratford-upon-Avon there in an excellent hotel next to where Shakespeare was born which really pushes the boat out when it comes to murder mystery weekends, they hire the best actors and have great storylines which you really get involved with. Accommodation and a nice big 4 course meal is all included in the price with plenty of time during the day to do your own thing.

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James Allen Review – Engagement and Wedding Rings

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and it all starts with the guy’s perfect proposal. This is something that isn’t possible without the perfect engagement ring. Before you find the perfect dress at Best for Bride, and before you can plan your perfect day, he has to find the perfect ring. James Allen is a great place for him to start. They have every style of ring and the option to create one of your very own if you don’t like any of the styles.

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We are all about what is best for the bride, so if you want to pick out your own engagement ring and design it the way you want then this is an excellent site for you. Some brides don’t want to be surprised and that is fine, if your man knows you well enough he will let you design your own ring with no fuss. You can also get your wedding ring set from the website. They have a variety of wedding bands to suit everyone’s style. If you need a band with diamonds or you just want a plain one then you will find it on this site. If you want colored stones in your wedding band or your engagement ring they have some of the prettiest and rarest gems to choose from.

Not only does James Allen have huge selection of rings and jewelry but they are also a great company to do business with. They offer free returns in case he does pick out the ring and you aren’t in love with it. They also will give you a hundred percent refund if you return it within sixty days. You get free and fast shipping so your ring is in the mail as soon as you create it or pick it out. You also will receive a lifetime warranty so if any repairs ever need to be made, they are on James Allen. Customer service is available to help anxious boyfriends and excited girlfriends pick out the perfect ring.

I can’t say enough great things in this James Allen review. Their site is easy to use, and they have so many choices. You can find more information about the reason you should choose James Allen for your wedding jewelry by reading Jamesallen Reviews. Once you have the ring then you can go crazy on the Best for Bride website choosing your dress, invitations, flowers, decorations, and much more. We are a one stop shop for your special day, and once you have everything picked out you can sit back and anticipate your special day. Remember it’s all about the bride, so don’t let anyone forget that.