Finally, things are happening! What a beautiful era.

I would apologise for my lack of posts but, basically, nothing has been happening! However over the last few weeks there have been big developments so I felt compelled to take to the blog...

Now, when last I left you we were pretty set on a marquee wedding in Preston next July. We got as far as costing this and once you include marquee hire, flooring, tables & chairs, linen, a dance floor, decorations, lighting, a generator, toilets etc., we would have stood little to no chance of affording decent food, rings, entertainment, outfits or honeymoon. The thought of the latter left Neil and I laying in a darkened room with frozen veg on our temples. 

So we took to t'interwebs and booked viewings at venues that we might love as much as the marquee idea. Our parents came along for the ride on 21st April and we went to see some amazing places including The Inn at Whitewell, The Browshole Hall Tithe Barn and The Shireburn Arms. As it turns out we loved two venues as much as (or more than) the marquee. After 2 days of wailing and banging our skulls on things careful deliberation, we reached a decision.
We have gone for a rather quirky little hotel in Knutsford that is chic, unique and boutique. Not only is it flamin' gorgeous and just the right size but it has plenty of nearby accommodation for friends and family.

Ladies and gentlefolk, I give you the venue for our civil partnership:

The marquee is dead! Long live THE BELLE EPOQUE!

http://www.thebelleepoque.com/

Have a look at our friend Neil Redfern's website for pics -
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-caroline-david/
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-nikki-will/
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-kim-james/
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-victoria-howard/

Deposit is paid. Registrar is booked. This shit just got real kids.