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Could You Soon Get Married in an English Pub?
Exciting news! The Government is considering the biggest changes to wedding law in over 200 years. If approved, couples could soon have far more choice over where they legally marry including beautiful spaces like pubs and gardens. Here's what it could mean for your future wedding... Imagine saying "I do" in a beautiful country village pub garden surrounded by your closest family and friends. Drinks in the sunshine. Photos on the green. A relaxed celebration that feels comple
The Dukes
Jul 213 min read


Your Wedding. Your Rules.
Who decided that every wedding has to be the same? Who says your evening buffet has to be bacon rolls? Who says you have to have a three course wedding breakfast? Who says your first dance has to be before the party starts? Who makes these rules? The truth is... nobody. Somewhere along the way, weddings became about ticking boxes instead of celebrating two people. I don't think that's right. Your wedding should be about the two of you and everything that makes you... you. Rec
The Dukes
Jun 262 min read


Can You Have a Church Wedding and Still Use a Private Wedding Venue in Bedfordshire?
If you’re dreaming of a traditional church wedding but also want a relaxed, stylish celebration at a private venue, the good news is you absolutely can have both. A lot of couples across Bedfordshire are now choosing this option. They have their legal ceremony in a beautiful local church, then continue the celebrations at a more personal and relaxed venue nearby. It really does give you the best of both worlds. Why Couples Are Choosing This Type of Wedding For many people, ge
The Dukes
May 143 min read


Why You Don’t Need a Licence to Have the Perfect Wedding Ceremony in Bedfordshire
If you’ve fallen in love with a wedding venue but then discovered it’s not licensed for legal ceremonies, it can feel like a deal-breaker. But here’s something most couples don’t realise… 👉 Your legal wedding and your actual wedding day don’t have to be the same thing. In fact, more and more couples across Bedfordshire are choosing to separate the two and it often leads to a far more personal, relaxed and meaningful experience. What Is a Wedding “Blessing” or Celebrant-Led C
The Dukes
Apr 293 min read
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