Introducing...

This month, award winning bridal boutique owner Ellie Sanderson joined our expert team as The Wedding Community’s new Bridal Wear and Accessories Advice expert. Ellie will be sharing her knowledge each month on all things to do with bridal wear. Keep an eye on the site for Ellie's first article which is coming soon.

Last Chance to Win Your Wedding Dress...

The Wedding Community has been running a fabulous competition to win a wedding dress from the New 2012 'Sirens' Collection by No.9 Bridal Couture. This competition ends on 30th April, so if you have not yet entered time is running out.

How to Enter

If you are not yet a member of The Wedding Community, simply register here (it’s free!) and you will automatically be entered. If you are already a member and would like to enter the prize draw, simply email your full name to competitions@theweddingcommunity.com with ‘Win a Wedding Dress’ in the subject field. The competition closes at 12noon on 30th April and a winner will be chosen at random. The winner will be notified via email.

Good luck everyone!

Win Your Wedding Photography and an Engagement Shoot...

From the 1st May 2012 we have a new competition running on The Wedding Community where you could win your wedding photography and an engagement shoot, courtesy of Photography Zero Eight.

Full details of the competition, including how to enter, will be published on The Wedding Community website on 1st May.

Bump Photo Shoots...

At The Wedding Community we are very excited by the imminent arrival of 'Baby H'. Kim from The Wedding Community is now 8 months pregnant and went for a Bump photo shoot with the fantastic Emma from Oscar and Rose Photography. You can see the pictures from the shoot here.

If you are pregnant or planning to start a family soon a Bump shoot is a fantastic way to treasure the memories of such a special time. You can find out more about Oscar and Rose's packages on her website www.oscar-and-rose.co.uk

March Picture of the Month Winner...

Congratulations to Olivia Shaw Photography, the winner of our March Picture of the Day vote. Olivia Shaw Photography joins Chasing Moments Photography and Jamie Penfold Photography in our Picture of the Year vote which will take place in January 2013.

Voting will open for our April Picture of the Month vote on 1st May 2012, so keep an eye on the blog for our poll where you can vote for your favourite Picture of the Day from April.

Wedding Fairs and Shows...

You can find all the details on a number of local and national wedding fairs, shows and open days on the Wedding Fair page of our blog.

Special Offers, Competitions and Events...

Below there are lots of special offers and discounts from some fantastic wedding suppliers from our wedding directory. You will find contact details and an enquiry form for each company by following the company's link below their offer. To claim an offer please quote "The Wedding Community" unless otherwise stated.

Bridal Wear and Accessories

15% off Wedding Season Dresses

15% off if you spend over £60 on Crave Maternity’s gorgeous wedding season dresses. Enter the code MARCH15P at the checkout.
Offer with: Crave Maternity
Coverage: Online
Offer ends: Running until further notice
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3760/Suppliers/Crave-Maternity

Confetti, Favours and Decorations

10% off Lacy Favours and Mini Bunting

10% off lacy favours and mini bunting range from Meeni.
Offer with: Meeni
Coverage: Nationwide
Offer ends: 15/06/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3309/Suppliers/meeni

2 Shropshire Boxes for £65

The complete confetti package - this beautiful keep sake confetti box comes complete with 25 white floral embossed cones and confetti.  Pick and mix your confetti online. Enter discount code WC2012 at the checkout.
Offer with: Shropshire Petals
Coverage: Nationwide
Offer ends: Running until further notice
www.theweddingcommunity.com/1443/Suppliers/Shropshire-Petals

DJs and Live Music

Variety of Offers on Wedding Entertainment

Bulldog Entertainment is pleased to be able to offer you special offers for a number of their artists. You can see all the entertainment offers on their website www.bulldogentertainment.co.uk/cms/specialoffers
Offer with: Bulldog Entertainment
Coverage: Nationwide
Offer ends: Various - see website for details
www.theweddingcommunity.com/1154/Suppliers/Bulldog-Entertainment

Hen and Stag Parties

Workshop Discounts

10% off CakeyPigg’s Wedding Favour hen party workshops and 10% off the Bread and Butter making hen/stag party workshops. Workshops held in a relaxed rural and informal setting in a boutique bakery on the Hampshire/Berkshire border near Reading. Just mention the Wedding community when booking.
Offer with: CakeyPigg Originals
Coverage: Berkshire
Offer ends: Unknown - Please check with supplier
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3297/Suppliers/CakeyPigg-Originals

Honeymoons

40% off Half Board Accommodation

Beachcomber is offering honeymooners and wedding couples a saving of 40% off their half board accommodation costs at all eight of their hotels in Mauritius and Sainte Anne Resort & Spa in the Seychelles for all 2013 honeymoons – book by 31 May 2012.
Offer with: Beachcomber
Coverage: Nationwide
Offer ends: 31/05/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3390/Suppliers/Beachcomber-Honeymoons

Stationery

10% Discount

In March 2002 Two by Two was created. To celebrate ten glorious years of designing and creating show stopping, inspiration wedding invitations, Two by Two is offering a flat rate 10% discount on design studio ranges for brides who are getting married in 2012.
Just quote: 10x10 when you order. There's limited availability for April and May delivery.
Offer with: Great Speech Writing
Coverage: Nationwide
Offer ends: 31/05/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/785/Suppliers/Two-by-Two-Weddings

Wedding Photography & Videography

Free Pre-Wedding Shoot with 2012 Weddings

Receive a free pre-wedding shoot from Binns Photography with all 2012 weddings.  Some dates still available.
Offer with: Binns Photography
Coverage: Berkshire
Offer ends: Unknown - Please check with supplier
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3034/Suppliers/Binns-Photography

£100 off Wedding Package

Special offer from documentary wedding photographer Neale James at Breathe Pictures; Until the end of 2012, couples from The Wedding Community who book their wedding photography with Neale, will be able to have wedding audio recorded, such as speeches, vows etc, to be made into a wedding video slideshow. Wedding Community users can receive a £100 sound and pictures discount when quoting "Wedding Community".
To see examples of the marriage of audio and stills, go to www.nealejames.com/wedding-photographer-london/2011/12/16/alex-kerry-one/  
Offer with: Breathe Pictures
Coverage: Nationwide
Offer ends: 31/12/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3513/Suppliers/Breathe-Pictures-Ltd

Complimentary Cherish the Dress Photo Shoot

Jamie Penfold is an Olympic torch carrier on 16th June in Northumberland, so to celebrate Jamie Penfold Photography has an Olympic Special;a complimentary Cherish the Dress photo shoot with every booking made before the end of April.
Offer with: Jamie Penfold Photography
Coverage: Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
Offer ends: 30/04/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/2999/Suppliers/Jamie-Penfold-Photography

10% Discount on Wedding Photography

Exclusively for The Wedding Community users, Jones and Co Photography is pleased to offer a 10% discount when you book your wedding photography. Quote 10twc2012.
Offer with: Jones & Co Photography
Coverage: Hampshire, Surrey
Offer ends: Running until further notice
www.theweddingcommunity.com/1999/Suppliers/Jones-and-Co-Photography

50% off all Yorkshire Wedding Photography and Videography

Leeds Stills Photography is offering a huge 50% off Yorkshire Wedding Photography and Videography.
Offer with: Leeds Stills Photography
Coverage: Yorkshire
Offer ends: 31/05/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/4121/Suppliers/Leeds-Stills-Photography

Free Engagement or Trash the Dress Shoot

Libra Photographics is offering a free engagement shoot or trash the dress shoot with all 2012 bookings.
Offer with: Libra Photographics
Coverage: Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Somerset, Surrey, Wiltshire
Offer ends: 31/12/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3403/Suppliers/Libra-Photographics

10% off

10% off packages for Liquid Photo's last remaining May dates, for The Wedding Community members. Quote WedCom10 before 30th April.
Offer with: Liquid Photo
Coverage: Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire
Offer ends: 30/04/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3272/Suppliers/Liquid-Photo

Free Engagement Shoot / 20% off

McAvoy Wedding Photography has two special offers -
Free engagement shoot at any North West location
20% off any 2012 wedding
Offer with: McAvoy Wedding Photography
Coverage: Cheshire, Greater Manchester
Offer ends: 31/12/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3117/Suppliers/JENNY-AND-KEITH-MCAVOY-WEDDING-PHOTOGRAPHERS

25% off Wedding Photography Packages

25% off all packages for bookings made after May 1st 2012. Please quote The Wedding Community when booking.
Offer with: Our Love to Admire
Coverage: London
Offer ends: Unknown - Please check with supplier
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3603/Suppliers/Our-Love-To-Admire

10% off Any Wedding Package

Book your wedding before the end of August with Paul Maven Photography via the Wedding Community and get 10% off any wedding package.
Offer with: Paul Maven Photography
Coverage: Yorkshire
Offer ends: 31/08/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/4185/Suppliers/Paul-Maven-Photography

Free Engagement Session

Free engagement session worth £200 in Bristol and Bath area for every couple who book PhotoDabek as their wedding photographer by the end of May 2012.
Offer with: PhotoDabek
Coverage: Gloucestershire, Somerset
Offer ends: 31/05/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3242/Suppliers/PhotoDabek-Creative-Wedding-Photography

Try Before You Buy Engagement Session

Steve Ramsden is offering a 'Try us before you buy us' engagement portrait deal in the centre of York on the 3rd and 4th June 2012, for any 2012 brides who have yet to book their wedding photography.
Call Steve on 01904 479063 to reserve your 1 hour engagement photography session, and follow up review session in Steve's studio. All photography is on a no obligation basis, and gives you the opportunity to get to know your photographer before deciding to invest in your wedding photography.
Offer with: Steve Ramsden Photography
Coverage: Yorkshire
Offer Ends: 31/05/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3313/Suppliers/Steve-Ramsden-Photography

25% off All Wedding Photography Packages

25% off all Wedding Photography packages from The World of Photography Art.
Offer with: The World of Photography Art
Coverage: London
Offer Ends: 31/05/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3500/Suppliers/The-World-Of-Photography-Art

Free Mounted A3 Print

Book between now and end of April 2012 with York Place Studios and you will receive a mounted A3 print with your wedding package.
Offer with: York Place Studios
Coverage: Yorkshire
Offer Ends: 30/04/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/2872/Suppliers/York-Place-Studios

Wedding Venues

Venue Hire Offer at BMA House in London

Hold your wedding ceremony and reception at BMA House and receive a 25% discount on venue hire for last minute bookings taking place on or before 7th July 2012.  All May dates are sold out now, however the following dates are still available: Saturday 2nd June, Saturday 9th June, Saturday 30th June and Saturday 7th July 2012.
For more information on holding your wedding at BMA House please contact their wedding planners on: Telephone: 020 7874 7020.
Offer with: BMA House
Located: London
Offers end: 07/07/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/1830/Venues/BMA-House

Venue Hire Offers at Coltsfold Mill in Surrey

• £1,000 off all remaining Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays up to 30th September 2012
• £500 off all remaining Monday - Thursdays up to 30th September 2012

*Offers not available to previously confirmed bookings. Excludes Christmas – New Year holiday fortnight and bank holidays.
Offer with: Coltsfold Mill
Located: Surrey
Offers end: 30/09/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/1536/Venues/Coltsford-Mill

Free Accommodation and 30% off Evening Food at Mythe Barn in Warwickshire

Book Mythe Barn on any remaining date in 2012 and receive:

• Free Farmhouse accommodation and breakfast (£450 saving)
• 30% discount on evening food (minimum spend of £600 on evening food applies)

*Offers not available on previously confirmed bookings
Offer with: Mythe Barn
Located: Warwickshire
Offer ends: 31/12/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3551/Venues/Mythe-Barn

Venue Fee and Fine Food Offers at Rivervale Barn in Hampshire

Venue Location Fee Offers...

Apr - Sep
Monday - Wednesday, excluding Bank Holidays was £2,600 now £2,000
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday £750 off

Oct - Dec
Monday - Thursday, excluding Bank Holidays was £2,400 now £2,000
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday £750 off

Fine Food Offers...

£5 plus VAT per head off any Fine Food package on any remaining Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday in 2012

£7 plus VAT per head off any Fine Food package on any remaining Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in 2012

*Offer not available to previously confirmed bookings or in conjunction with any other offer. Not available during the Christmas - New Year fortnight and Bank Holidays.
Offer with: Rivervale Barn
Located: Hampshire
Offer ends: As per individual offers
www.theweddingcommunity.com/1543/Venues/Rivervale-Barn

Special Package Price at Spains Hall in Essex

Hold Your Saturday Winter Wedding at Spains Hall for only £5,895 Incl VAT!

All you need for your special day for 60 guests at the beautiful Spains Hall:
Exclusive use of the grounds and Venue
Front of House Manager
White table linen, crockery & cutlery
All waiting staff
Full bar facilities
Car park for you and your guests
All catering staff
Events manager to help you plan your special day
A glass of bucks fizz for your guests during your photographs
Sumptuous 3 course seated, served, wedding breakfast provided by The Cambridge Dining Company
Coffee & chocolates
30 bottles of wine
A glass of bubbly for the toast
Evening food
DJ & Disco

All of this for only £5,895 Inc VAT
The above offer is applicable for Saturday 6th and 20th October, Saturday 3rd and 24th November 2012.
Additional Adult Day Guests £62, Children £22
Offer with: Spains Hall
Located: Essex
Offer ends: 24/11/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/2845/Venues/Spains-Hall

Fine Food Offers at Wasing Park in Berkshire

40% off all your evening food. Applies to all Monday - Wednesday weddings in 2012.*
*Subject to the regular terms within our wedding menus. This offer is not available on Bank Holidays or to previously confirmed bookings.
Offer with: Wasing Park
Located: Berkshire
Offer ends: 31/12/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/1561/Venues/Wasing-Park

Half Price Venue Hire at The William Cecil in Lincolnshire

Venue hire for all August 2012 weddings at The William Cecil is half price*.
*Offer not valid on current bookings.
Offer with: The William Cecil
Located: Lincolnshire
Offer ends: 31/08/2012
www.theweddingcommunity.com/3412/Venues/The-William-Cecil-at-Stamford

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