WeddingGuide Spring / Summer 2013
Picture taken at Bron Eifion Country House Hotel, Criccieth. Courtesy of www.jonesandjonesphotography.co.uk
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Welcome
To the 2013 Spring / Summer issue of the North Wales Wedding Guide!
We would like to send you our very best wishes for your forthcoming wedding. We are delighted to be showcasing fantastic venues and businesses in North Wales to help with your big day. The road to your wedding day can be stressful with so many things to plan and think about, but never lose sight of what’s at the end of that road, a very special day, a day to remember for the rest of your life. We have included some helpful tips and advice for different aspects of your wedding, we hope you find them useful. Our Real Wedding examples may inspire and offer you some ideas and we would like to thank Nikki & Sean and Suzzane & Gareth for sharing the details of their special day with us. We would love to hear your feedback about this guide and which businesses you used; we may even feature your Wedding in future issues!
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Bron Eifion Country House Hotel Your Perfect Day All Inclusive Wedding Package 2013-2014
Your Perfect Day package for 100 guests will include: Room Hire for your Ceremony, Wedding Breakfast and Evening Celebrations Drinks Reception to include A glass of Prosecco or Sparkling Wine Selection of Cocktail Sandwiches Miniature home made lavender scones with clotted cream Three Course Wedding Breakfast Half Bottle of wine per guest with the meal
Glass of Prosecco or Sparkling Wine for the Toast Coffee and mints DJ and Disco Food for the Evening Freshly baked bacon rolls Complimentary Dwyfor Suite for the Bride and Groom Two Deluxe rooms for the Bridal Party (Contact us for more details) Bron Eifion Country House Hotel, Criccieth, Gwynedd. LL52 0SA Tel : 01766 522385 Email : perfectday@broneifion.co.uk www.broneifion.co.uk
It’s Every girls dream,
Cake and shoes!
The cutting of the wedding cake is an integral part of traditional weddings. The cake is very often a showpiece on the big day and a great photo opportunity of the bride and groom. Apparently when the couple make the first cut into the cake together it is to symbolise their shared future. According to tradition in the past it used to be customary to throw miniature cakes over the bride, some actually crumble bits of cake over the brides head which apparently is done to promote fertility.
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wo things: I prefer confetti to be thrown, and cake, well I rather it is eaten! But that is the problem, I happen to like cake too much, and lately I have shared many good times with chocolate, lemon, coconut, coffee and walnut oh and fruit cake, but the time has come whereby we need to take a break. Yes, cake and I need to have some time apart, at least until the wedding, as I have to find a dress and fit into one!! I have enjoyed all the cake tasting and have actually booked lovely Gill from ABC cakes in Shotton to sort my wedding cake, this is the lady who did the cakes for my big fat gypsy wedding so you just know I am going to have something fabulous, I cannot wait. I have a few ideas at this stage, so many wonderful designs! Oh also whilst we are on the subject of cake, if you have any single friends coming to your wedding that you wish would meet someone fabulous, then get them to place a piece of your wedding cake under their pillow and it will increase their prospects of finding a partner! Visiting a wedding dress shop for the very first time is a special experience. Having looked online for months at numerous styles, I had (or at least thought) a clear idea in my head, but when trying them on, that all kind of changes! They are all so beautiful, so many styles, yet I haven’t found ‘the one’ yet!! I did see one I loved online and when I rang up about it the woman told me it was seven four ….yes not £740 but £7400, right I think it is back to the drawing board! I am not paying that much! I have however been lucky enough to have a Cinderella style moment and the shoes did fit! I was in shoe heaven and am in love with these Benjamin Adams sparkly shoes, which are just perfect at Elegant steps, they stock Rachel Simpson (amongst many others) who also have beautiful shoes. I just need to decide which ones to get now! Elegant steps, will even dye your shoes in another colour, add crystals to them to jazz them up, you can even get clips from there to add to plain shoes, honestly the possibility is endless and I cannot believe I have only recently discovered them! Only a year to go and I needed to think about booking a photographer. This is a tough job because your photos will remind you of your special day for the rest of your life. The best thing about photos, are when you look at them they transport you immediately back to that happy day and remind you of the reasons you both took your vows. Dean (my partner) and I have been very keen from the beginning to find a good photographer, but one whom we both really like and feel at ease with, whom we also feel we can place our trust in. This is important as you do not want to be stressing about where the photographer is, or have the vicar ask the congregation where the photographer is now do you? But this did happen recently. I was at a wedding whereby the bride and groom were about to sign the register, surely a great photo opportunity? And the photographer was at the back of the church ‘having a chat’, not good enough sorry, that would have sent me stressing! You want the very best photos don’t you! I am sure I will want to show them off to you after the big day. I am pleased to say I found Justin Harris who
I like & feel comfortable with, he just has to work his magic now -no pressure Justin! Sleep is so important to our wellbeing, it was revealed recently that if you get 5 hours or less a night you risk gaining up to 2lbs every week, shocking, I need more sleep I love sleep and often use lavender to help me relax. Honestly I have lavender pillow spray / lavender candles / lavender body wash! You can see a pattern here cant you, yes I love lavender, so I guess it’s no surprise that I wanted it to feature somewhere, somehow, on my wedding day. I like the look and the smell I adore. Plus the image of lavender fields conjures up beautiful images and on seeing this picture of this girl on a swing, covered in wisteria and lavender, I just thought I have to have it! Sadly lavender is not in bloom in April when I get married and so I have had to have another think. Daffodils spring to mind also and are definitely available at this time of year. However I have just got very excited that I can actually still have dried lavender on the napkins at the reception and petals down the aisle, which is what I would love, all handpicked from a farm in Shropshire. I found the company on the internet; look up Shropshire petals confetti and you will find that they grow biodegradable natural petal confetti and they do wheat sheaves which also make great table centres, honestly everything looks so lovely. So much to think about, lots to do, but it is all good fun, Happy planning if you are doing the same, until next time, Love and hugs @MissAngelajay
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ENZOANI In 2005, a new bridal collection emerged and quickly rose to compete with top brands by merging traditional and modern European styles into exquisitely hand crafted gowns.
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Cariad Bride provides a friendly, personal service to help you choose the perfect gown or suit. For the bride and her party, we have a wide range of traditional and contemporary bridal gowns and colourful bridesmaids and flowergirl dresses in a range of sizes and lengths. Accessories are also available for your wedding day including shoes, veils, tiaras and costume jewellery. For the groom and his party, we offer men’s formalwear hire, shoe hire and offer a home delivery and collect service. We also stock a small range of accessories in store. 1-3 High St, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 7AR Telephone: 01745 832560 Mobile: 07927 401234 Web: www.cariadbride.com Email: info@cariadbride.com
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Creating the perfect venue for your special day Picture taken at Bron Eifion Country House Hotel, Criccieth. Courtesy of www.jonesandjonesphotography.co.uk
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Plas Maenan - The perfect wedding venue
Approached by an impressive avenue of plane trees, Plas Maenan is a beautifully restored Edwardian mansion situated on a sunny bluff 300 feet above the Conwy Valley with spectacular mountain and river views. Firmly established as one of the leading wedding venues in North Wales, this lovely, privately owned country house is available exclusively for you on your wedding day. Your wedding ceremony could take place in the delightful garden room with its fountain feature, statuary and foliage. We can accommodate a choir, harpist or string quartet for your ceremony or alternatively you can record your own special music on CD and we will stage manage it for you. Your reception drinks could be served from the elegant dining room and, weather permitting, your guests could sip their drinks on the covered veranda or on the spectacular fountain terrace whilst your photographs are taken against one of the most beautiful backdrops in North Wales. Your wedding breakfast could be served in the beamed and panelled Music Room with its sparkling chandeliers. Our restaurant has been awarded two AA rosettes for culinary excellence and our kitchen has the coveted gold award for hygiene so, as you might expect, the standard of the wedding breakfast will be of the highest quality. When the candles are lit in our truly romantic miniature ballroom you could take to the oak block dance floor whilst your live band or entertainer provides the music for your first dance. Later in the evening you could treat your guests to a splendid buffet lit by candelabra - and all this could cost a lot less than you might imagine! We can seat up to 85 for your ceremony & wedding breakfast, and up to 150 for your evening dance and buffet. Our guest accommodation has been awarded 5 stars by both the AA and Visit Wales and we have a magnificent bridal suite with a panoramic view of the valley. Every wedding is personally supervised by the owners, James & Caroline Burt, who assist you to plan every moment of your perfect day. For a wedding viewing please telephone 01492 660232 or e-mail Caroline at caroline.burt@btconnect.com We hope to welcome you to Plas Maenan very soon!
Plas Maenan Country House Conwy Valley, Nr. Llanrwst, Conwy LL26 0YR
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Tying the knot at The Groes is a tempting alternative to holding your ceremony at a municipal registry office, then off somewhere for a reception. Now we are fully licensed to host marriage and partnership ceremonies, so you can celebrate the whole occasion, in any way you choose, all in one location. Outstanding Celebrations Here’s the deal in a nutshell. You take over whole of The Groes from 10am on the day of your celebration, until 10am the next morning. You decide what style of celebration you want. We provide the rooms, food, drink and accommodation, plus all the facilities, staff and standards of service which our customers have come to expect. Your pub for the day. Your party. The cost of hiring the pub is built into the food, drink and accommodation price, which is for between 80 and around 100 people. Please note that we want to keep our wedding days special, so we will only be doing a maximum of one a month.
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Bron Eifion Country House
This Grade II listed Country House Hotel, situated on the Llyn Peninsular, near Criccieth in North Wales was built around 1883 and was originally a Victorian Manor House. Now a 4 star luxury hotel, Bron Eifion is one of North Wales most exclusive and desirable wedding venues.
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estling majestically in five acres of beautiful gardens, and offering spectacular views of the North Wales coast, Bron Eifion Country House combines all the essential elements of a unique and stylish venue offering an idyllic location for your dream wedding. This 18 bedroom hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships and can accommodate up to 150 guests in the stunning Garden Room, which offers fabulous views of both the gardens and the sea. For a more intimate wedding, the Llechwedd Room can accommodate up to 24 guests and for Brides wishing to hold their ceremony outdoors, Bron Eifion
is also licensed for ceremonies in the Gazebo within the grounds of the hotel from April to September. With Criccieth Castle and the beach only a five minute drive from the hotel, this luxury 4 star Hotel provides a fabulous location, for those all-important photographs and if you want to arrive in style – no problem as Bron Eifion even boasts a Helipad for the adventurous! Bron Eifion Country House Hotel Criccieth, Gwynedd, LL52 0SA www.broneifion.co.uk Email: perfectday@broneifion.co.uk Tel: 01766 522385
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The Finest Detail Did you know that it takes on average 250 hours of planning per wedding? Hiring a Wedding Planner will free up your time and enable you to enjoy the process.
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or a long time now, Wedding Planners have been thought of as a luxury and only available to those who can afford one. However, this is no longer the case. By maintaining a network of trusted suppliers and venues, we are able to negotiate discounts which are then passed directly to you! It has been reported that 70% of brides who didn’t use a planner, wish that they had. International Event and Wedding Planners ‘The Finest Detail’ offer a bespoke Wedding and Event planning service in North and Mid Wales. It can be difficult and time-consuming juggling work and family commitments whilst organising guest lists, invitations and arranging decor for a venue, so allow us to take the pressure away from you and look after the preparations for your big day, making it a truly memorable occasion. We offer a personalised service, working closely with you to design your wedding from beginning to end or
simply provide a helping hand along the way. Whether it be a fairytale wedding, a country garden theme or a simple family affair, we will work with you every step of the way helping turn your dreams into reality.
Please visit our website www.thefinestdetail.co.uk for more information on our packages. To contact us please call 07909536215 or email info@thefinestdetail.co.uk and we can work with you to design a package that suits you and fits within your budget. Let us take care of the finer details.
Nestled at the foot of The Great Orme in Llandudno and only a few minutes stroll from the beach and town centre this family run hotel combines Victorian elegance with modern facilities, excellent food and comfortable accommodation. The Royal Hotel also has its own secluded gardens with sun terrace and ample on-site car parking for guests. Truly amongst the best Wedding Venues in North Wales.
For a wedding brochure please contact us at info@royalllandudno.com or call freephone 0800 0699039 www.royalllandudno.com/weddings The Royal Hotel, Church Walks, Llandudno, North Wales LL30 2HW *PLEASE QUOTE: Royal Wedding*
Congratulations to the happy couple -
Nikki & Sean
In 2005, I was working behind the bar in Conwy Golf Club and Sean spotted me collecting glasses - very glamorous! He then managed to get my number through our friends; we met up and had our first date at the cinema to watch the film Bogeyman! Not very romantic! It did give him a good excuse to hold my hand on the scary bits though, and the rest as they say is history, and we went on to have two gorgeous boys, Harry and Frankie (now 5 and 3). As time passed, I thought he would never propose but then in September 2010 we decided to go on a short break to Bruges in Belgium with the boys. When we arrived, Sean was persistent to ride a horse and cart to see the city. We eventually found one and half way round the beautiful lanes; Sean took my hand and asked me to marry him whilst we trotted through a quaint courtyard with an old man playing an accordion. Now that is romantic!
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e decided we needed a couple of years to save for the wedding and had a strict budget to keep too. We choose St Cynbryds Church, Llandulas as I had grown up in the village and decided on the Oriel Country Hotel, St Asaph for the reception as we were won over by their beautiful gardens. Manon Parry, our Vicar at the Church was brilliant, and she really helped us choose what kind of service would suit us personally. I heard from a friend of a lady called Lorraine who could do my flowers at a reasonable cost, I choose a peaches and cream colour theme as I don’t like bright colours and wanted everything understated and elegant. She used mainly roses and did an absolutely amazing job on our bouquets, buttonholes and the mismatched vintage jugs as the centrepieces. She has since
opened her own shop in Conwy, ‘Daisy Chain’ which is doing brilliantly. Aled Oldfield was our photographer and together with his wife were brilliant on the day - they took so many pictures and were a really good laugh on the day - the pictures turned out amazing! Sean went to Debenhams for his suit, the best man and the Ushers suits, and our boys had their suits along with bespoke made to measure flower girl dresses from The Wedding Centre in Rhyl where the staff were very helpful and patient with the kids! I bought my dress from Cariad Bride in Abergele, and they too were extremely patient and helpful when it came to my indecisiveness! I kept my dress and accessories simple and wore a fingertip length veil, a pearl headband and lace shoes all bought from Ebay. I had my makeup done by Dom, from Envy Salon
in Colwyn Heights and my hair by my friend Zoe who will be opening her own Salon in St Asaph within the Live Life Light gym very soon! I wanted different dresses than the norm for my bridesmaids and was very specific with my vision after making my friends traipse round endless shops for hours, I finally found four gorgeous Oyster lace shift dresses in Coast that I knew would fit in with my theme perfectly. With regards to the decor, I wanted someone who was experienced and who could take on the vision that I had. The only people I turned to were Mantones. Mandy and her husband Tony did a wonderful job of listening to my - sometimes very specific and control-freak type - ideas and they followed through with it all wonderfully. I had lace ‘hood’s on the chairs, lace swags and decor within the reception, sashes on
wonderfully. I had lace ‘hood’s on the chairs, lace swags and decor within the reception, sashes on the ceiling, and hearts and topiary trees in the church. Absolutely Beautiful! I wanted to do as much as I could myself, not only to keep the costs down, but also to add our own personal touches, so once we decided on the ‘Vintage’ theme I started to collect china cups and saucers from charity shops and car boot sales. I then bought some wax, wicks and vanilla essence online and with the help of my mum and friends, we made vanilla scented candles within the teacups as our Favours. I was so chuffed with the results! We wanted all the stationary to be consistent and unique so I used recycled brown cards and used typewriter font alphabet stamps (again purchased from the internet) I also bought lace off-cuts from Abakhan and used them to decorate my invitation, menu cards and Order of Service. I also made luggage tag shaped labels for the favours which doubled up as nametags and instructions to take the teacups home (in case people thought they were just decorations!) To add other personal touches for our guests, we put Comfort Baskets in the toilets, bottled water for the guests as it was a boiling hot day, and my bridesmaids and I had made some wooden signs for the gardens. We put the Wedding Guests presents in their rooms
rather than give them out in front of everyone, each with a thank you card, personalised love heart sweets and ‘Nikki and ‘Sean’ bottled water. My parents also bought old fashioned lawn games for all the children to play with, such as circus toys, space hoppers and soft cricket bats and balls. For the guests wedding cards, we borrowed an antique bird cage and used my great granddads vintage suitcase as our guestbook with the backdrop of a lace parasol. It all looked so beautiful together laid out by Mantones. I walked down the the aisle to Pachelbels Canon in D and we had the Love Theme from The Godfather playing whilst we signed the register as Sean loves the films. We walked out to Trumpet Voluntary by Percel which was Seans nana’s favourite song - she sadly passed away earlier in the year. We arrived at Oriel House to Pimms and Canapés on the lawn with the sound of Dean Martin, Doris Day and Frank Sinatra on a family heirloom reel to reel. Sean loves impressionists and art so he named each table after a famous impressionist. The top table was named after his favourite, Monet. The cake was made by Sweet Designs by Jo who did a fab job making it, it tasted beautiful. We had Mantones decorate it to more of my specific instructions - pearls and lace! The wedding speeches were emotional and extremely funny - especially
the very nervous Best Mans! Our first dance was Frank Sinatra’s Strangers in the Night as we both love the song plus it was Sean’s granddads favourite and he too passed away earlier in the year. We had Carl Watson, another family friend DJ for us and we danced away until the small hours with everyone we loved in one room. We enjoyed the day so much and I can honestly say it was the best day of my life! We then honeymooned for a week, all Inclusive in Croatia - without the children - a perfect end to a perfect day.
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Congratulations to the happy couple -
Suzanne & Gareth Gareth and I had been together five years before he popped the question back in August 2011. We are both mad about extreme sports and love the outdoors. So, it was no surprise that Gareth proposed when on a mountain biking trip in the French Alps! Photography by Celynnen
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ince meeting at University, Gareth and I have spent most of our spare time in North Wales either sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, rock climbing or mountain biking! Most of our fondest memories are of the time we have spent there and we
knew straight away that it would be the only place that we could have our special day. After driving back from France, we quickly planned a weekend to Wales so that we could visit wedding venues. Luckily for us, we came across Nant Gwrtheyrn when
doing a quick search online. As we drove down the steep entrance to the Victorian Quarry Village situated on the Northern coast of the beautiful Llyn Peninsula we both knew then that this was our dream venue and that it encapsulated everything that
we are as a couple. It was simply breath-taking. For once we were both lost for words. After meeting the wedding coordinator and finding out that they only had two dates available in 2012 we quickly booked our venue! Everyone was shocked that we had only been to see one venue but we just knew that on the 21st July 2012 we would be married in what could only be described as the most perfect venue we could have found. We quickly went to celebrate with a night in our campervan by the coast, eating a curry whilst listening to a storm! From that moment on we worked hard as a couple to plan a wedding that was about us, our love of Wales and the outdoors but most importantly, not just based on tradition. We wanted to try and source as many things as we could from Wales which meant plenty of weekend trips from our home in Suffolk over the 10 month planning period. Within a couple of weeks we had found a band based in St Asaph and again booked them instantly. We love live rock music so as soon as we saw the Cellar Dwellars we knew that they would be a great choice! They did not disappoint! On the day we surprised guests by providing song sheets and blow up guitars when the band started playing Sweet Child of Mine. This was one of the greatest moments of the whole day – every single guest
up singing and playing air guitar – priceless. The save the dates and thank you cards were made by our lovely friend Sharon from design company Messyhen and were postcards, one showing me and Gareth in Wales and the other with the group shot from the wedding day. The invitations were handmade and it took longer than I like to remember to do them but with a little patience and some help from a dear friend, we got them done and sent out to our 76 guests. The blue and yellow colour scheme came from two simple facts about me and Gareth. Gareth is an Officer in the Royal Air Force Regiment and he wanted to wear his uniform, which made it easy to choose blue and the yellow came from my love of sunflowers. So that was it, colour scheme decided and it became a strong theme throughout the day. The sunflowers that we had dotted around the venue and on the tables as centrepieces, simply bundles put into old Kilner jars were from Florabundance in Beaumaris. They were the biggest sunflowers I have ever seen. The owner Carole couldn’t have been more helpful. She showed us how friendly and wonderful people in Wales are. We wanted to create a relaxed party atmosphere without overpowering the true beauty of Nant Gwrtheyrn
so we decided to have yellow and blue bunting around the outside of the venue which would help tie it all together. Gareth’s mum, Alison (the queen of stitching as she will forever be known) spent hours and hours tirelessly making hundreds of metres of bunting. All of her hard work didn’t go unnoticed though as it made such a big difference and looked absolutely perfect on the day. The ceremony was wonderful, very intimate and special to me and Gareth. The chapel at Nant Gwrtheyrn is very unique in that it has a large glass front and you can see the beach and sea, something that was very important to us. I walked down the aisle to Jason Mraz, I won’t give up and we had readings from Gareth’s sister Jane, and our very dear friend Dan who is a Captain in the United States Air Force. Our little nieces, Jennah and Iyla were the most amazing flower girls and dressed in yellow they walked down the aisle perfectly after practicing for weeks at dance class! My wedding ring was made by jewellery designer Harriet Kelsall in Cambridge and was designed to resemble a wave. My dress was a delight to wear, made of fine French lace that was perfect for what turned out to be a very warm sunny day. Made by designer Cymbeline, this dress was definitely ‘the one’ and like everything else, I found my dress
very quickly! When planning our big day we wanted it to be something of a community wedding, allowing friends and family to help make things where they could. We had them collecting glass jars for months so we could make our own lanterns. My friend Tara did my make-up on the day, a number of family members and friends made cakes for our cake table and my cousin Sam did an amazing job with my hair, giving me the relaxed look that I wanted and topping it off with a hair slide made by my mum using all of my late Grandma’s jewellery. Our top table was given an outdoor feel with the huge driftwood sign which had our names carved into it. The wood was picked up off
a beach in Wales and carved by Gareth’s dad, Colin. Our place names were Welsh pebbles and our table plan was made out of a very old map of Wales and each table was named after a place that we love to visit. The top table was named Nant Gwrtheyrn! To further deliver the relaxed wedding that we wanted we had Pimms and beer on arrival and a fish and chip dinner, which was by far the best fish and chips I have eaten to date! We can’t thank Nant Gwrtheyrn enough for being so flexible and so open minded. We were conscious that just because we wanted a wedding that wasn’t so traditional that some suppliers may not have taken this approach before.
Guests were asked to take part in a quiz all about me and Gareth and the winning table received a bottle of champagne to enjoy on the evening. Gareth’s best man Alex provided the perfect speech using a slideshow of pictures of Gareth as a young child and my dad gave a very light hearted speech which had the room in fits of laughter. Gareth’s close friends from the RAF have a tradition of standing up for every toast – my dad made about twelve so it became very entertaining! Our wedding photographer was amazing, not only did he provide us with the most beautiful pictures for us to look back on for years to come but for also providing structure and a sense of calm to the day. It was the one thing that we had really struggled to find, a photographer. As soon as we met Ioan from Celynnen Photography we knew that he was perfect for the job. He helped to keep the day flowing without it feeling too organised. Whilst I was getting ready with my bridesmaid Maxine my Aunty Janet brought in a laptop and Ioan captured this moment perfectly as I had the surprise of speaking to my Aunty Angela in Australia over skype. This was a really special moment and now I have the pictures that captured this moment. The day had exactly the feel that we wanted and was completely perfect in every way. We are so grateful to everyone that helped make it such a memorable day. Suzanne & Gareth
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eden with pencils - wooden gifts, illustrations & paintings handmade in Wales Wedding Table Plaques Handmade wooden table plaques with colour scheme to match your wedding venue. Available for hanging or propping up against table centre pieces. Bespoke typography and image designs. Bespoke Wooden Bunting Mr & Mrs - Congratulations - Llongyfarchiadau - are a few example of words that can be made into original artisan bunting. Wedding Accessories Handmade wooden AlphaCube favours - personalised cubes for messages, names, or alphabetical letters with images Wooden hearts - for decoration, seating names or thank you gifts All wood is sourced from local North Wales businesses, cut to size, sanded, layer painted and re-sanded for a distressed finish. I offer a personal service and tailor each design to your individual wedding requirements.
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“Have you dreamed of walking down the aisle or signing the register to the beautiful sound of your favourite love song, classical song or operatic aria?”
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Julie works on the principle of providing a reliable and quality service, an experienced and professional singer based in North Wales but is willing to travel within the UK and Ireland. Working with an accompanist, full band or backing tracks if required, Julie has performed in many weddings over the years, local concerts and recitals including charity concerts and opera productions. Julie has performed in many productions with various local opera companies including the Bangor University Opera Group as the Queen of the Night in their production of The Magic Flute in March 2010 and this year Julie performed the role of The Princess in Puccini’s Suor Angelica . Last year Julie was asked to commence the Queen’s Parade in Caernarfon on 5th June 2012, by singing the National Anthem from the North East Tower of Caernarfon Castle, as well as singing a set on the Maes, as part of the all day concert. Julie will again be part of Music on the Maes in 2013 and will also be performing in the Easter Event at Caernarfon. Julie also offers a 10 week Foundation Singing Course and provides regular private tuition.
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Trio Canig The Trio are the perfect ‘touch of class’ for the most important day of all, and would be privileged to perform for you. They specialise in wedding service and corporate event performances, and will do everything they can to help enhance your day. Their extensive song list enables them to entertain your guests whilst they arrive at your service venue, during the signing of the register and whilst the happy couple make their way to their festivities. The choices are all yours . . . Canig has performed in Los Angeles, Rome and a host of other European venues and recently appeared at a prestigious international event at the British Embassy in Saudi Arabia. “Trio Canig sang at our wedding in August. They were wonderful and made our day very special. They sang The Rose as part of our ceremony, it was beautiful. They also sang other songs throughout the day. Our friends are still talking about how special they made our wedding. They
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