ISSUE 3, FEBRUARY 2015
BohoBride 17 TOP TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING YOUR WEDDING CAKE
SHOWCASING THE LUXURIOUS ARDEN HOTEL WHEN ONLY THE BEST VINTAGE CHINA WILL DO
FEEL SEXY IN OUR EXQUISITE LINGERIE MEET BRITISH GOWN DESIGNER TERRY FOX ERIC’S NEWS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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IN THIS ISSUE ERIC’S NEWS PAGE 3 Follow our shop dog for the latest Boho gossip and more @ericshopdog 17 TOP TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING YOUR CAKE PAGE 4&5 Meet our preferred cake maker Wendy! ONLY THE BEST VINTAGE CHINA DO PAGE 6 Royal Albert, Royal Stafford and lots lots more! TERRY FOX PAGE 7-12 Award winning designer
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LINGERIE PAGE 13 Handmade exquisite designs by British Label Pompadour THE LUXURIOUS ARDEN HOTEL PAGE 14-15 This months edition showcases the Arden Hotel
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ERIC’S NEWS Can you believe we are well into February now and soon the Spring Wedding season will be upon us. We ve had lots of activity in the Boutique since the start of the year with no less than 10 lovely brides ordering their gowns so far! I know what you re thinking its all down to me and my wonderful column that you all anxiously wait for every month and who can blame you? But whilst Id like to take all the credit, I must share the accolades with Lynette! Although she will insist in putting this irritating coat on me when we go out! Its not a good look! She’s brought in this wonderful lady who just stands there, doesn’t move a muscle.. I should know I’m keeping a very close eye on her… who models the gorgeous gowns day in day out! She lacks a bit of personality and doesn’t smile much, but the customers seem to like her. She ‘ll crack eventually though, they always do, especially when I do my repertoire of tricks. I mean who can resist a little tickle of my tum? You watch I’ll win her over by my edition. We have a few dates for your diaries ladies, which I know you ‘ll want to come along to. Check out the back page. Until next time my lovelies xx
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17 TOP TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING YOUR WEDDING CAKE 1. Do you have a specific budget? 2. How many will it need to feed? 3. Will it be instead of a dessert? 4. Will you take it home or send off in boxes for your guests? 5. Do you prefer large cakes or cupcakes? Or both? 6. Have you considered a large top cake (to keep maybe?) with cupcakes on a stand below? 7. What is the shape of cake(s) you would like? 8. When will you serve it? Wedding breakfast or the evening do or both? 9. Do you have a wedding theme? Colours? Vintage? Traditional? Flowers? You want to follow. 10. Do you need to cater for coeliacs? 11. What flavours do you like? Our current three favourites are: • Vanilla & passion fruit • St. Clements (Orange cake with lemon curd/buttercream) • Chocotella = chocolate & Nutella 12. If you prefer a fruit cake do you want it with or without alcohol? 13. Do you have any photos of cakes you like? if not: do a Google Images search using key words (eg:’red roses 3 tier wedding cake’ or ‘spring flower cupcakes’) 14. Let your cake maker know anything you don’t like or don’t want. 15. Do you want a cake topper? 16. Ensure your venue has a suitable place/table to display your lovely cake. 17. Consider what you want on the table under or around the cake(s) (eg: stand, a mirror, flowers, petals, vintage cloth, lace, swags, bows, crockery, gems etc) Page 4
MEET BOHO BRIDES PREFERRED WEDDING CAKE MAKER I love designing and making wedding cakes and relish the chance to create a spectacular and unique cake that will be a focal point of the brides dream day. 20 years ago I made my own wedding cakes, my own wedding dress, veil, bag, bridesmaids dresses, men's waistcoats & cravats. I am told I am a perfectionist and believe in paying every attention to detail to achieve the best possible outcome. I only bake with top quality ingredients, such as free range eggs, butter and natural flavourings. I am based in Mickleton (only a few steps away from the famous Pudding Club) situated in the beautiful North Cotswolds area between Stratford upon Avon and Chipping Campden. You are invited to visit my lovely old dining room for a nice cuppa in my vintage china. I can accommodate up to seven persons for a seated wedding cake tasting and vintage china viewing - by appointment please call/text 0777934146.
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WHEN ONLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE CROCKERY WILL DO... YOU CAN HIRE IT! Planning a Vintage Wedding and organizing the crockery yourself? Or perhaps you’re a wedding planner or caterer and looking for quality vintage crockery to compliment that beautiful Vintage Wedding. I have collected the most prestigious manufacturers crockery including Royal Albert, Royal Stafford, Royal Winton, Spode, Roslyn, Shelley & Paragon and can serve up to 140 guests in my ‘Premium’ range where crockery can be mixed and matched to great effect. These hire out per trio for £2.30. Standard range includes Royal Vale, Colclough and James Kent, starting at £1.00 per trio. Lots of gorgeous teapots, cake stands, dishes, silver cutlery, burlap napkin rings, embroidered table linen and vintage-style bunting also available to hire. Full teaparties can be catered for too. Perusal by appointment, or email me for pictures and prices on wendyducati@aol.com So if you have clear ideas of what you want and think I can help, or if you’re in a whirl and need your ideas rationalised - then call me! Wendy Grant 07779 341462
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Designer Terry Fox Award-winning bridal designer Terry Fox knows what she is doing. Her show-stopping gowns have been delighting brides for years and while her signature flamboyant style of heavily embellished corsets with theatrical skirts remain a passion, her current Siren Song collection adopts a much more BoHo feel for today’s modern bride. It has been said that Terry was responsible for bringing the vintage trend to the UK. Using only the finest silks, satins and lace, each Terry Fox dress is made by hand in the UK. A skilled team works from the magical Bury St Edmunds showroom where every bead, sequin or flower are lovingly put onto each gown individually. Terry began her career working alongside such fashion greats as Zandra Rhodes, Bellville Sassoon and the Emmanuels, where she learnt her trade. In her early career she sold her initial designs to Harrods and ran a sewing school at Liberty’s in London, where she taught the intricacies of corsetry. She became a regular contributor on the iconic BBC Clothes Show series, worked with Elton John to create a gown for his Nikita video and more recently Terry has been supplying jaw-dropping gowns for Strictly Come Dancing contestants. And this is true of the made-to-measure bridal collections that Terry now creates for stockists all over the world. The 2015 collection ranges from gowns which are gorgeously glamorous to those which are simply elegant. Add in the Terry Fox signature style of quirky, fun and vintage and you have a wide choice of wearable works of art which use only the finest fabrics and laces. “Wedding dresses make dreams come true. It is my absolute mission to meet the challenge of each and every individual bride to make them the perfect dress, so there is a lot of soul-searching, memories, thoughts, relationships and wishes that go into the mix to get it right. What other dress would you put that much effort into?” Terry offers a one-to-one couture service at the enchanting studio where crystal jars overflow with antique beads and pearls, Parisian armoires are filled with beautiful fabrics, and crystal cake stands are full of painted silk flowers, ribbons and trimmings. This appointment only service gives brides an insight into the enchanting world of Terry Fox. In 2013 Terry was awarded the Best Bridal Designer of the Year by the UK Wedding Industry Awards.
“I approach designing a dress as if I have an artist’s brush and a blank canvas in my hands; I need the picture to move and change as your eyes wander across the design, focussing on detailed embellishment along the way, and finding something new and even more intriguing on the way back.”
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LINGERIE
Luxury lingerie brand, Pompadour Couture Lingerie is a British label which creates handmade exquisite designs. Their vintage inspired bridal lingerie, bridal garters and nightwear exude elegance and femininity. The Pompadour label is recognised for using only the finest silks, beautiful delicate laces and embellishments. Sophisticated women and brides alike expect quality craftsmanship from a British label and Pompadour endeavour to exceed expectations with creative unique designs.
“Our aim is to encapsulate feminine chic and classic romance along with a trousseau one will want to cherish forever�
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Venues
This month we are showcasing The Arden Hotel, Stratford Upon Avon The luxuriously refurbished Arden Hotel in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon will make a chic, boutique venue for your wedding. The hotel, with its views over the river and the theatre, 45 bedrooms and large heated terrace, specialises in creating intimate, bespoke weddings in the famous birthplace of William Shakespeare. Wedding coordinator Olivia will help you plan your day from start to finish and, after you consult with the head chef on what tickles your taste buds, the team from the award-winning 2 AA Rosette Waterside Brasserie will whip up a wedding breakfast to wow your guests. The hotel is also available for exclusive use weddings, giving you and your guests sole use of the bedrooms, gardens, club bar, restaurant, Brooke Suite and vintage inspired lounge. Close the doors on the outside world and have your wedding all to yourselves!
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Our Special Features • • • • • • •
Small and intimate weddings with seasonal rates from £89.00 per person Luxurious bridal suite with partner shower Beautiful outdoor heated terrace Located directly opposite The Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres Cottage style, landscaped garden for photography with views of the theatre in the distance Walk across to the banks of the River Avon for beautiful photography opportunities Award-winning 2 AA Rosette food
The Arden Hotel is part of the luxury Eden Hotel Collection ‘AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2014-15’ Book a show round and receive a complimentary glass of fizz! Quote ‘Boho Bride’.
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I’ve carefully handpicked my British designers for their elegant, exquisite designs. Sensuous silks, deluxe organza and delicate lace combine to create the most beautiful and flattering wedding dresses ever imagined. Your magical wedding journey starts from the moment you enter my boutique for your exclusive one to one fitting. I ensure you will feel very special, enjoying complimentary fizz and treats while you try your chosen selection of gowns, shoes & accessories. I guarantee you will look and feel stunning in the most important dress you will ever wear!
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Dates For Your Diary! Sun 22 Feb - The Wedding Fayre Compton Verney You can visit Boho Bride at this enchanting wedding event within the beautiful setting of Compton Verney. Arrive at Compton Verney to be welcomed with a glass of fizz. Explore the venue at your leisure, and get inspiration from styling demonstrations whilst enjoying tasty food and live music.
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Sun 1 Mar - The Vintage Fayre Pitville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham We are exhibiting at this Vintage Fayre, in the beautiful Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham. The Vintage Fayre is for all those who are inspired by vintage, who are adding handmade touches to their wedding, and who love looking at creative and beautiful things.
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don’t miss our star event featuring... Emma Hunt London Exclusive Designer Day Join us at Boho Bride Boutique for an exclusive preview of the Emma Hunt London, new collection. Enjoy a glass of fizz, a fashion show showcasing the gorgeous gowns, and a Vintage cup of afternoon tea. Have an opportunity to talk to this prestigious designer and try on a selection of gowns. A perfect day out for a bride to be and her mum. Places are FREE however are limited to a maximum of 2 per booking.
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Boho Bride Boutique | The Shopping Courtyard |Stratford Garden Centre Campden Road Clifford Chambers | Stratford Upon Avon | CV37 8LW Tel 01789 297 788 www.bohobrideboutique.co.uk