Have you been chosen to be the Maid of Honour? If so, you’re reading the right blog! It is such an important role to fulfil and you want to make sure you carry out what is expected of you with flair and finesse. Here is a run through of some of the main duties you may be
Eco-Friendly Ideas for your Wedding at Hockwold Hall Here at Hockwold Hall, we have made a commitment to try to be as Sustainable as possible. Here are some suggestions on how to make your wedding Greener. We have all become very aware of issues surrounding our planet and ways in which we can help to reduce our carbon footprint.
With the weather warming up and the nights becoming lighter it is clear to see that summer is approaching fast, which hopefully means the weatherman has ordered lots of sunshine. Summer and outdoor weddings go hand in hand, here is a concise guide of what your summer wedding at Hockwold Hall could have in store for you. Outdoor
Pinterest wedding planning tips to organise ideas, inspiration and layouts for your celebration with confidence. If looking through pages and pages of magazines, cutting out favourite pictures, annotating which style takes your fancy and carrying around a big wedding scrapbook/organiser is not for you then do not fear Pinterest is here! This helpful app allows you to create
Should you invite children to your wedding? Read guidance on planning guest lists and family‑friendly options at Hockwold Hall. Planning your wedding can be an exciting yet challenging journey, and one of the most significant decisions you’ll face is creating your guest list. At Hockwold Hall, we understand how emotional and intricate this process can be, especially when
Weddings are steeped in traditions, which if followed will bring the new wedded couple love, luck and happiness. Who knows if they work, but most couples will sample a few (or all) of the traditions to make sure they have a successful marriage!
Let’s face it, screaming, unruly, crying children are not fun to be around, especially on your wedding day! If you have decided to include children in your special day a few simple entertainment ideas are a must. They needn’t be expensive, but some well thought out creative child friendly activities can be such a big hit with
How to write a wedding speech with step‑by‑step tips to craft heartfelt, confident and memorable words for your big day As the sound of wedding bells approaches, thoughts will be turning to the planning of the wedding speeches. Yes, that’s right even speeches need to be organised. There are traditional orders that can be followed or if you
You're engaged, congratulations! Amidst all the excitement of wedding planning, finding the perfect venue, in between suit and dress fittings, cake tasting, wedding breakfast tweaking, which seasonal flowers to use and colour themes you need to think about one of the most important parts of the ‘big day’ the actual ceremony and who will marry you and guide you through your
Richard and Marie are the current owners of Hockwold Hall. Since May 2016 they have been working on transforming the former Royal residence into a magical wedding venue. The Hall has a rich and varied history dating back to when it is first mentioned in the domesday book in 1066. CLICK HERE for more information on the