Our busiest summer yet, I have sadly neglected this blog. I have not run out of ideas yet, though admittedly I am coming close with any hint of journalistic talent being just that…a hint!
Mid peak season it has come to my mind how lucky we are to not only share in couples special day as they marry or other celebrations we get to see fantastic locations around the UK. This is not to gloat, a sense of realisation for oneself, but also to highlight these jems to my handful of readers.
Just this last week after snaking along many country lanes we have found ourselves in an old stately home wrapped within miles of rolling countryside and has seen us nestled beside the beautiful River Thames away from the hustle and bustle of its more infamous setting of Westminster. To top this amazing few days we return to the wonderful Castle Howard famous for Brideshead Revisted. 
Out of all journeys so far, one still stands out and it’s not my wedding venue so keep that to yourself! Fort Belan. Vacating a position that overlooks a potential access point to the Liverpool port action was taken to tighten up coastal defences from the threats of America and France in the 18th Century.
Thankfully for our visit the cannons did not need to be loaded and we could take in the surroundings before we set up work. Situated on the opening of the Menai Strait overlooking Caernarfon surroundings include the open seas, Snowdonia Park and a long sandy beach. With its charm and positioning and the ability to exclusively book the venue for your own wedding you would be amazed to find that this is a venue that can help meet a modest budget.
Everyone has their own favourites and therefore I would be pleased for people to share their favourite venues, particular those that did not cause you to re-mortgage the house.
http://www.fortbelan.co.uk/index.php?id=52 Fort Belan Link
http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/Display.aspx?iid=853 Castle Howard Link
