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Carden Park's 2021 Seyval Blanc Sparkling White Wine winds silver medal

It's official, Cheshire's vineyards are among the best! Carden Park Hotel is thrilled to announce that its 2021 Seyval Blanc Sparkling White Wine has been awarded a silver medal at the prestigious Independent English Wine Awards (IEWA). Chosen by a panel of judges, each entry is evaluated blind and assessed against international quality wine standards. The judges described the Carden Park Seyval Blanc Sparkling Wine as, "Distinctive and summery. The wine has a lovely line of acidity balanced with great orchard fruit. It's fruitiness is noticeable with the Seyval Blanc's lighter character."

Make sure your wedding day is protected! 

When you're planning a wedding, getting insured is important to protect yourself against anything that could go awry just before, or on the big day. For those aiming to tie the knot this year, Alex Cross, Insurance Director at Tesco Bank shares his top tips on things to consider for your wedding day and make sure you're covered so things can run as smoothly as possible. Weddings can be a pricey affair, with the average cost of a UK wedding in 2024 coming in at around £20,755. Knowing the total cost of your wedding and how much you're spending on each element of your big day is crucial before choosing your insurance policy. Identifying any big-ticket expenses that you'll want covered should anything go wrong, such as venues, caterers, photographers, or dresses is also key. This can also help you decide if standard insurance policies will be enough or if you'll need something more specific or customised.

How to avoid pre-nups becoming a wedding alarm bell

As one of the most popular seasons for wedding proposals approaches, couples are being reminded to factor pre-nuptials into their plans well ahead of the big day. No longer associated with the rich and famous, people from all walks of life and finance levels are entering into nuptial agreements. And often it's not the couples themselves who initiate the idea to enter into a nuptial agreement, it can often be suggested by their parents. "It's becoming more common for couples to take out an agreement because their parents have helped them financially more than perhaps, they did 5 to 10 years ago," said Sally Ward, a Senior Associate solicitor in Family Law at leading law firm, Ellisons Solicitors.