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The Anglo-Celt asked some wedding service providers for top tips and reasons to wed locally. Here are some of their comments. For full feature, see pages 14, 15 & 16 of the print edition... "Any minor hiccups in the plans can be solved quickly and efficiently without the inconvenience of long distance travel, thus saving time, annoyance and stress." - DT One, Cineplex Centre, Cavan town. "Keep the jobs within your community by supporting local businesses. You'll get as good a deal, if not better, locally, as you would in the bigger towns and cities." - Kathleen Farrelly, Fragrant Flowers, Main Street, Killeshandra. "You'll get better value, and great food and service." - Jimmy Brady, The White Horse Hotel, Cootehill. "A staff member got married in a Co. Cavan hotel last year and it was a lovely wedding. Hotels are very good and there is lots of green space." - Ronan Ward, Abbeyset Print And Design, Cavan. "Cavan has an exceptional choice of hotels that can compete with anywhere in Ireland in terms of facilities and scenery and service. All other wedding services and requirements are also available with lots of choice. "At E&M Stores, we feel we have one of the largest selections of wedding dress hire for men that you will find anywhere in these counties at prices to suit everyone." - Michael McCarey, E&M Stores, Cootehill. "Here in Co. Cavan you have the rolling drumlins, the trees, the lakes. We have hotels with a lovely cosy, homely atmosphere." - Cecil Gilpin, social dancing teacher, Cavan. "You get value for money. Everyone is on a budget nowadays." - Charlie Cronin, photographer, Cavan. "For a friendly and hospitable atmosphere along with scenic locations, choose Cavan for your special day." - Roisin Smith, Black's Printers, Cavan. "For wedding dresses or bridesmaid dresses, alterations will be done on site, which takes a lot of hassle and stress out of fittings and ensuring your dress is perfect before leaving the shop." - Jayne Hogan, Dream Brides, Main Street, Ballinagh. "It's easy to pop into the hotel as often as you require and the wedding coordinator will have a lot of local knowledge. "Think of your guests and the convenience a local venue may be to them. "Also, keeping your wedding local will help to stimulate the local economy and may save jobs." - Anne O'Grady, the Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill. "You should keep it local for peace of mind! We are always only a short drive away to help with any question." - Margaret's Bridal, Lislea, Virginia. "Holding your wedding locally has a lot of advantages. "As well as helping support local jobs and businesses, it also means your guests don't have as far to travel and you will know who is good locally for flowers, cakes and other services." - Fiona McCann, Slieve Russell Hotel, Golf and Country Club, Ballyconnell.