You’ve just got engaged. Congratulations! What do you do next? You could trawl bridal magazines, websites or shows, make endless phone calls and set up appointments every Saturday for the next three months. Or pay a wedding planner. Isn’t there an easier way? Yes. There is – bridal-parties.net.

An alternative to intimidating wedding fairs or expensive wedding planners, bridal-parties.net runs exclusive bridal-planning cocktail parties in chic venues across London. Chat to suppliers and other brides, get creative ideas and advice and try things on. You can even get your girlfriends together and book a private party in the comfort of your own home.

Entrance to parties is free with no obligation to buy, and a goodie bag packed with fantastic offers from all the suppliers to take away. Since the parties are in the evening you don’t even have to take time off work! Designers and service providers are drawn from a select network of hand-picked small businesses offering no-pressure, personal service.

Visit the website for advice and information and a searchable directory of services, and a monthly newsletter packed with ideas to make your wedding planning easier. Attend a party and go into a draw for a fantastic prize worth over £850! bridal-parties.net- making wedding planning fun!