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Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
4th of July 2022

With less than a year to plan their wedding, Maria and Rob headed off to one of the Guides for Brides wedding fairs at the Compleat Angler at Marlow. By the end of the day they had booked their photographer and florist and found the suit hire company for the gentlemen. Next stop was the venue. ‘Waddesdon Manor Dairy was one of the first places we found - we fell in love with it immediately and booked it straight away,’ recalls Maria.

With the main suppliers sourced and booked, Maria turned her attentions to finding the perfect dress. ‘Friends recommended Marlow Wedding Centre and I found my dream dress there - classic and elegant, which was the overall theme of the wedding really. Not content with one however, I went on the hunt for another. I found my other ‘dream dress’ (the party version) at Stunning Bride in High Wycombe - an amazing shop with first class service. The second dress was kept a secret only to be revealed on the evening of the wedding.’

‘All the planning involved and the amazing suppliers we had helped us have a stunning and unforgettable day from start to finish. However, Rob is still in deep shock over the second dress!’

Venue: Waddesdon Manor
Bridal Gown: The Wedding Centre
Florist: Inspirational Flowers
Grooms Suit: Hire Class
Photography: Faye Cornhill

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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