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TOP TIPS FOR PLANNING A WEDDING AT SHORT NOTICE

If the last 12 months have taught us anything, it's that plans can change ....

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The Best From the 2021 International Wedding Trend Report

Each year The Wedding Academy creates a report all about the upcoming trends for weddings in the...

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Why You Should Book Your Wedding at The Moat House Hotel (According to Couples)

There are so many reasons The Moat House is the perfect choice for your wedding day! But you don’t need to take our word for it. We asked our couples why they chose The Moat House for their big day. Here are their top 5 reasons:

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Our Tips on What Questions You Should Ask Your Wedding Venue

Choosing your wedding venue is (probably) the first big decision you will make on your wedding planning journey. And it’s no small feat. The type of venue you go for can impact everything from the style of the wedding, to your choice of dress, to the number of guests who join you on your big day. 

When you first view your wedding venue there’s so much information to take in and so much excitement, it’s easy to forget to ask those important questions. ⁠That’s why we’ve put together our top 10 questions to ask during a wedding venue viewing.

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From us to you: Our Christmas Gift Guide

2020 hasn’t been a smooth ride for small businesses, so as we approach Christmas, why not help spread some festive cheer by supporting the fantastic independent businesses in our community. From Christmassy gin to unforgettable experiences, here’s our round up of the best gifts Staffordshire has on offer this Christmas!

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OUR FAVOURITE AUTUMN GARDENS & ARBORETUMS IN STAFFORDSHIRE

Soft mornings wreathed in mist, crisp skies of vivid blue. Autumn often dazzles us with the unique saturation, definition, and atmosphere it brings to landscapes. There isn’t a better time to visit an arboretum. The trees drip with colour, cloaked in oxblood and honey. The low sunlight casts a halo-ed effect around the individual leaves. It’s a magical time of year, but also a fleeting one.

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OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST HIKES IN STAFFORDSHIRE & THE PEAKS

Staffordshire offers the very best of the English countryside. Patchwork fields ripple across the hills, dotted with picturesque villages and country houses with deer parks and centurion English oaks. Britain’s oldest national park, the Peak District, is a breath of fresh air...

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The Most Beautiful Wild Swimming Spots To Discover In The Peak District

The Peak District is a haven for wild swimming. Now is your chance to get off the beaten track and feel passionately alive. Here are five spots to get you started. 

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OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW NORMAL: FOOD PROVENANCE

Like you, your food has a back story—a history. Whether you’re eating a meal at home or in a restaurant the ingredients have been grown, raised, or caught. Food provenance is the journey food takes from field to fork...

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How to Plan a Socially Distanced Wedding

As the government give small wedding ceremonies the go ahead, here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering a socially distanced wedding.