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The rise of the unusual wedding

The rise of the unusual wedding


Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
8th of March 2023

Many little girls dream of a traditional white wedding. They picture themselves walking down the aisle of a little rustic church, with bells ringing, wearing a long bridal train and a beautiful dress.

Bride, groom, bouquet

And yet for some, the dream changes as they get older. The teenage years are when opinions and personalities shift, and the girl changes into a woman. They still want to find their Mr Right and get married, but their view of the wedding day itself alters. Perhaps the religious aspect becomes less important. Perhaps they don’t want to wear white, or a bridal gown at all. They might not want guests. Maybe their partner wants to get married on a beach, or in a pub. Or maybe…. Read more

 

Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio

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Alison Hargreaves

Alison has been advising brides, grooms and bridesmaids for more than 25 years. She has an unrivalled knowledge of the British wedding industry and frequently appears on podcasts and expert panels. She regularly attends international wedding conferences to keep the UK at the forefront of wedding planning trends.

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