Wedding News
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.
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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.
In search of the sun
Published 4 June 2008
From glamorous cities to idyllic islands, Cumbrians are travelling further and spending more on their honeymoons than ever before.
Michelle’s classy and unique stationery
Published 18 May 2008
The choice of your wedding stationery is made months before your big day and the design often sets the tone for your wedding.
Raise your glasses to the toastmaster
Published 9 May 2008
Anthony Morton’s bright red tailcoat singles him out at weddings – guests immediately recognise him as the toastmaster.
Violin star Emma and US cellist in perfect harmony
Published 9 May 2008
Carlisle Cathedral will be filled with joyful sounds later this month when acclaimed city violinist Emma Hancock returns to get married.
Catherine’s living the dream
Published 22 April 2008
It was a nervous moment as Catherine Rogers looked at the three shortlisted dresses as they were modelled on the catwalk at the Live the Dream Wedding Event.
All you need for the best day of your lives
Published 10 April 2008
More than 800 brides and grooms-to-be, mothers of the bride, family and friends attended the Live the Dream Wedding Event at Carlisle Racecourse on March 30.
Anne finds organising wedding is a piece of cake
Published 10 April 2008
When cake-maker Anne Todd got married it was inevitable that the wedding cake would have to be her own creation, but she left it to fiancé Mark Thompson to come up with the details.
Crushing news gives couple fresh outlook
Published 10 April 2008
They had talked about getting married but had not got round to setting a date. But when tragedy struck it gave Sian Worth and Chris Fleming a new perspective on life and they realised the importance of arranging their wedding.
Leaping at the chance
Published 29 March 2008
Border Television journalist and Mills and Boon novelist Gilly Fraser found the leap year custom came in handy in 2000 when she decided to propose to now husband Malcolm Mason.
Lynne can plan your perfect wedding
Published 29 March 2008
Lynne White’s flair and creativity are proving essential in her quest to make sure your wedding day is exactly how you imagined it.
A look back on a great year
Published 29 March 2008
Emma Morley reviews 2007, from the top song to Cumbria's most popular honeymoon destination
Leap year tradition
Published 29 March 2008
Knowing me... knowing you
Published 28 March 2008
The results of a new survey suggest that many a groom is in the dark about numerous areas of his bride’s life when he takes his marriage vows.
A wedding ring fit for a King
Published 28 March 2008
When it came to organising her wedding, Sam King’s parents came in particularly helpful.