It’s a fact that when it comes to one of the most important days of your life, you’ll need to turn to a professional wedding photographer to capture the moment. But with so many to choose from, how do you finally pick ‘the one’ to capture the most important day of your life? One of … Read more
Dan and Amy’s magical wedding was beautifully captured by husband and wife photo & film team Grace & Mitch. Their work speaks for itself as we’re sure you’ll agree! Grace & Mitch made the most of our fabulous setting and captured all their special and genuine moments from the day perfectly. For more information about … Read more
With Pinterest searches for ‘sustainable weddings’ up 181 per cent since this time last year, Chew Valley Weddings’ Mel Hasell shares her tips on How to Organise a Woke Wedding… Re-think the Rock Conflict diamonds, or “blood diamonds”, are used to finance wars in different parts of the world and their origin is easy to … Read more
Wedding tipis offer a truly special space for your big day. Unlike more traditional venues, tipis are unique and quirky, providing lots of opportunity to let your imagination run wild. To help with planning your tipi wedding, award-winning venue stylist Kirsten Butler, also known as The Little Wedding Helper, shares her Top Tips on styling … Read more
There’s so much to love about Bristol it’s hard to know where to start! The UK’s eighth largest city is full of incredible restaurants, a lively bar scene, bustling harbour and historic sites that will keep your bride tribe entertained all weekend long. To help with your planning, we’ve picked our top 5 Bristol Hen … Read more
Nothing makes us happier than magical wedding days, so when gorgeous groom Dan and beautiful bride Amy selected Chew Valley Lake as their reception venue we were thrilled! Dan and Amy opted for a traditional wedding ceremony at Woodlands Church in nearby Clifton, followed by a bespoke Weddings package at our very own Chew Valley … Read more
With brides including Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway and even Princess Eugenie reportedly opting for eco-friendly weddings, the trend is growing in popularity across the world. Here at Chew Valley Weddings our magical woodland and lakeside venue is nestled between Bath and Bristol so it’s no surprise that we’ve been inundated with enquiries for ‘conscious ceremonies’. This … Read more
If you’re planning a festival wedding look no further! We have pulled together our checklist to offer inspiration for the perfect relaxed, natural festival style wedding. Festival weddings are hugely popular in the UK and officially a ‘thing’. The personality of the couple can really shine through and guests absolutely love the relaxed, informal vibe. … Read more
“Hiring a wedding car is much more than just getting to the ceremony. Your journey is one of the last few moments before your married life starts.” Maxine & Paul Jones. We have had the pleasure of catching up with Maxine and Paul, owners of family run business LoveBug Wedding Cars to find out more … Read more
The thrill of a proposal can be unforgettable, what with all that romance, excitement and exhilaration. To help you with your romantic inspiration and to ensure that it’s a moment to treasure, Chew Valley Weddings have compiled the top 5 wedding proposal locations in Bristol. Our city is home to some truly unique and jaw-dropping … Read more