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If music be the food of love, play on... It’s official; the UK is a nation of music lovers! 96% of the 1,092 UK singles surveyed in EliteSingles latest study think listening to music with a partner is as romantic as it gets. What’s more, 78% of those surveyed said that they’d be more attracted to someone if they were knowledgeable about music. Looking for a wedding band?  Make sure you check out the awesomely talented Dance floor Deluxe.   The study also asked how avid Brits are about music; one in three participants said they had a passionate interest in music whilst 60% revealed they listen to music multiple times per day . What’s more, 62% stressed that it’s a prerequisite for a partner to be keen on music, whilst two-thirds said that going to a concert was a great first date idea. As well as habits, the survey explored tastes. Of those who voted in favour of gig-dates, the majority (25%) said that a pop concert would be just...

Digital Pride has started  and the line-up is superb. Created in 2016,  Digital Pride  is an  online LGBTI event  designed to make Pride accessible to everyone – even in places where it isn’t easy or safe to do so publically.  Whether you live in  London, Tehran, Washington D.C  or  Abuja , this is a celebration of Pride meant for anyone, wherever you live in the world. Expect much of what made 2016’s Digital Pride such a success: discussions, live performances, music, culture  and  more . You can visit YouTube, too, and watch the 2017 trailer . There’s definitely something for everyone, and we’re particularly looking forward to catching: Are Unrealistic Ideals of Beauty Killing the LGBTI Community?   Which looks at unrealistic beauty ideals  (12 pm on Thursday).  And   Personal Story: Patchwork – Darcy and Rosa.   This follows the unique story of a trans...

Good news from the bottom of the world – gay marriage is legal in  The Falkland Islands ! 1,500 kilometers off the coast of Argentina, The Falkland Islands is a  British Overseas Colony with a population of 3,000 people.  During  a recent  public consultation, 90% of those asked about same-sex marriage responded favorably . Furthermore,  94% agreed that civil partnerships should be available to everyone: homosexuals and heterosexuals. The law has now been changed in line with these results.  Meaning that The Falklands now allows both  gay marriage  and straight civil partnerships.   The latter exceeding current UK legislation. A statement released by the Government and reprinted in The Merco Press read: ”The move sends a clear and powerful message that all couples have an equal right for their relationships to be recognized under the law, including all associated protections, rights and responsibilities. It ...

Gilwell Park in Chingford is a superb wedding venue. We LOVE it, and we’re certain you will, too. Set in 108 acres , the estate proudly boasts The White House : a 17 th century Grade II listed building with picture perfect signature rooms. Gilwell Park is a venue for all seasons, too, with outdoor areas for drinks and even the option to get married outside.  The stunning surroundings provide glorious backdrops for outdoor photography, and we're certain it's impossible to take a bad photograph of this gorgeous venue. Fancy cozy and homely?   Winter weddings at Gilwell Park  are just as fabulous. With  40 bedrooms  on site, and enough space in the Main Hall to accommodate  150 guests at the wedding breakfast , this venue has to be a serious contender on anyone's  wedding  wish list.  Which is why we’re excited to share details of their Wedding show on Sunday, October 21st, between 11:00 and 15:00. This...

The ceremony is over and formalities dispensed with. The wedding breakfast has been devoured and the speeches delivered, so now it's time to enjoy the reception. And what better way to entertain guests than with a live band? Dance floor Deluxe Dance floor Deluxe are based in the West Midlands, but they operate right across the UK . They’ll have you and your guests throwing some serious shapes to Motown, soul, jazz, northern soul and even swing and rock-and-roll. Much better than an iPod. What we love They come with own P.A and lighting system Have public liability insurance All their equipment is PAT tested They can tailor their set-list to your needs What’s even better is that they don’t use backing tracks, so everything you hear is live. This makes such a difference – not only to the vocals – but to the atmosphere of the night, too. You can find contact information on the Pink Wedding Days website, or you can visit their website whe...

A Russian newspaper has reported that at least three men in Chechnya have been killed following police action that saw 100 gay men detained.    Although Chechen authorities deny creating homosexual concentration camps , tellingly, they also deny the  existence  of homosexuality anywhere in their Republic.  A spokesman for Chechnya’s leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, told The Interfax news agency: “You cannot detain and persecute people who simply do not exist in the republic,”  Outright International issued a statement detailing independent sources which appear to confirm accounts of torture and suggest that the number of men killed ‘maybe as many as 20’.    Jessica Stern, executive director of OutRight Action International, commented: “ The perpetrators of this malicious campaign must be held accountable for the systematic detention, torture, and killings of innocent men in Chechnya. No government should get away with such wanton hu...

Hen, stag and hag parties are big business. They can be big headaches, too.  Once you’ve chosen what you want to do, picked who to invite, synchronised availability, made the booking, collected the money, sorted the transport and everything else there’s still the chance that what you’ve booked is actually a bit – well  – shit. There’s so much pressure now on couples and their entourage to get everything right.  Expectations are big, and so are budgets (even when the attendees might prefer it if they weren’t), but at the heart of it, hen, stag and hag dos have always been about giving the person getting married a good send off . That’s why we were intrigued when we heard about the launch of THATMuse (Treasure Hunt At The Museum). Here’s what they have to say: " Hen and Stag nights may fill some people with abject dread, envisioning a night of clichéd debauchery and bad decisions. For those who would rather marvel over the chiselled phys...

The UK boasts a fantastic Pride scene and 2017 will be no different.   Each month we’ll be listing upcoming local and national Pride events to keep you entertained and empowered across the summer.   Getting married? Pride is a fab excuse for a hen, stag or hag do.  Exeter Pride 2017 13 May 2017 In its ninth year, this is Devon’s largest pride event .  Daytime events will be family-friendly and include live music, a parade, market stalls, film showings and panel debates.  Daytime events are free to attend , and they’ll be plenty of activities for young adults and children, too. Lancaster Pride 2017 20 May 2017 There’s not much information around about Lancaster Pride at the moment. Keep checking the website for information as it appears.   Birmingham Gay Pride 2017 27th & 28th May 2017 Birmingham Pride is one of the biggest LGBT events in the UK, offering some superb musical talent right across ...

Ashridge House is one of our favourite wedding venues.   Surrounded by 190 acres of gardens and set amid National Trust Woodland,  it's a venue for all seasons. And we’re excited to reveal that there's still time to book weekend wedding dates in  November and December 2017. In sunshine or snow, Ashridge House is certainly one of the finest wedding venues in Hertfordshire. The photographs really don't do this Grade II listed building justice, but you can take a 360-degree tour of the venue on the website  to see exactly what it can offer you and your partner on your big day. Tempted to find out more? Ashridge House has a PWD Directory page , or you can visit their website directly. Get in touch and let us know what you think. Better still let us know if you've booked :)