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With his mind still full of thoughts about his wedding, Andrew hit on a bright idea. "We'd found it hard to find all the finishing touches," he says. "I thought there must be a market out there for all the accessories - not just for weddings, but for all kinds of events."

And so Hall Occasions, the business Andrew now runs with younger brother Chris, was born.

Launched last month, Hall Occasions is a web-based business which the brothers run from their home. It offers everything from party invitations to tableware and decorations to order, at www.halloccasions.co.uk.