Your East Midlands Wedding - Apr/May (Issue 31)

#CWMchat Buddymoons. Yes, that’s right, a honeymoon with you, your beloved... and your mates. Would you? Absolutely! You’ve got a whole lifetime of going on holiday with that one person – why not mix it up and do something different for your honeymoon? You’ll have prepared for months, maybe even years for your wedding, so I wouldn’t want it to be over just like that – I’d want to continue the party! You could rent a big villa with your besties and celebrate your marriage in style. And there’s nothing to say that you and your new husband or wife couldn’t have a couple of nights out together to enjoy being newlyweds. No! I love the idea of having some alone time with my partner on our honeymoon. It’s a time for the two of you to celebrate your marriage without your friends and family looking on, so I’d definitely say no. If my nearest and dearest wanted to travel with us, I’d plan a holiday later in the year that’s separate to our honeymoon. We’d love to hear what you think – continue the debate on Twitter @CountyWeddings using #CWMchat Hannah Melissa TOP TIP LET TECHNOLOGY HELP YOU – THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT APPS AND TOOLS OUT THERE. THE CWM WEDDING PLANNING TOOLS CAN BE FOUND AT COUNTY.WEDDING/PLANNING Giveaways Each month we give away fabulous prizes on our Facebook pages, from scented candles and seasonal confetti to beauty products and hair essentials. Make sure you’re the first to know and give us a follow. For your chance to win, head over to our Facebook page to find out all the details on how to enter. Oh - so social “Spring has sprung! This is my favourite time of the year – gorgeous daffodils, fluffy bunnies, hot cross buns, pretty pastel colours and oodles of chocolate eggs. Seriously, what’s not to love? Our social channels are bursting with inspiration on how to incorporate Easter into your big day – head online and check them out!” Kay x Wedding Wednesday Head over to our Twitter page every Wednesday from 9pm to join us for #WeddingHour. Thousands of wedding professionals come together to share inspiration and advice – a perfect opportunity for brides to engage with suppliers, ask questions, and chat with other newlyweds-to-be. Let ' s be friends JAMES TWEETED: SHE SAID YES! SO HAPPY DUNNO WHAT I’D DO WITHOUT HER! #SHESAIDYES #MRSBARDINSKI OUR LOVELY SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT SAID “YES”! CONGRATS TO BETH AND DREW! We love to swoon over your engagement rings – send me a snap of your bling along with your proposal story to kay@ county.weddings for a chance to be featured in the next issue. #CWMEngaged Love is in the air SPOTTED... @lesleamatsiscakes @notonthehighstreet @ C o u n t y W e d d i n g M a g a z i n e s @ C o u n t y W e d d i n g s @ c w m _ w e d d i n g C o u n t y W e d d i n g M a g a z i n e s Suzanne Neville Our recent poll revealed that a staggering 90% of newlyweds-to-be ask their guests for money towards their honeymoon rather than gifts. SOCIAL MEDIA 85