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THE BIG NORTHAMPTON WEDDING SHOW AT THE NCCC Sunday 6th January Northants County Cricket Club, Northampton, NN1 4PR DONINGTON HALL WEDDING SHOWCASE Sunday 13th January Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SG KIRTLINGTON PARK WEDDING SHOWCASE Sunday 13th January Kirtlington, Oxfordshire OX5 3JN THE BIG KETTERING WEDDING SHOW AT WICKSTEED PARK Sunday 20th January Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ NORTHAMPTON MARRIOTT WEDDING FAIR Sunday 3rd February Eagle Drive, Northampton, NN4 7HW SILVERSTONE GOLF CLUB WEDDING FAIR Sunday 10th February Silverstone Road, Stowe, MK18 5LH THE VALENTINE EXTRAVAGANZA AT HOLDENBY HOUSE Sunday 17th February Holdenby, Northampton, NN6 8DJ

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REGULARS

It’s so close you can almost smell it... the Spring, that is! With Christmas seemingly ages ago, we’re now looking forward to 2019 weddings, and the new trends they will bring to 2020 weddings. Some of our personal favourite trends which we hope will go crazy are bold colours, floral wedding dresses, illustrated invites, zero waste weddings and grazing tables.

We absolutely love the Pantone Colour of the Year 2019 - Living Coral. While this bright hue isn’t a typical wedding color, it will make it all the more cool and original when you embrace it as your wedding colour!

We have a fantastic diary of wedding fairs for you, starting on the 6th January at the Northants County Cricket Club, and finishing with a big summer wedding fair at Hangar One in Sywell at the end of April. New venues include Kirtlington Park near Oxford and Donington Hall in Castle Donington.

4 Prize draw to win £1000 of rings

28 Questions to ask your wedding venue

5 Diary of wedding fairs

29 Northamptonshire wedding venues

10 What you need to do & when FEATURES

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English elegance at Holdenby House 14 Tax advantages to being married 24 Wedding day timings 48 Northamptonshire shoe heritage

We’re sure you’ll find this guide and our wedding fairs useful in planning your special once-in-a-lifetime wedding day.

Cover photo: Sarah Vivienne Photography.

Hair: Leanne Eldridge, Make-up: Rochelle O’Brien, Dress: Serendipity Brides, Model: Polly.

CONTACT US Editor Emma Tuckley hello@silverlinings.co.uk Midlands Manager Jennifer Hughes jennifer@silverlinings.co.uk Art Director Chris Bunt - Desine adcopy@silverlinings.co.uk Contributors Ali Fleming - Cariad Personal Ceremonies Rob Gower - Dragonfly Traveller

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72 Preserving your wedding flowers 80 True cost of food & drink 88 Celebrate with a celebrant 92 Spotlight Bridal Carriages

REAL WEDDINGS 42 Kim & Paul Carey Barton Hall 56 Nigel & Sharon Adair Stanwick Hotel

62 Rachel Adcock & Oliver Tearle Rockingham Castle 74 Danielle & Tom Nutley Dodford Manor

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Weddings at Kilworth

Extraordinary Weddings don’t just happen… …they’re planned!

A picturesque country house set amid rolling parkland is the perfect setting for your fairytale wedding.

Turn your dreams into a reality surrounded by stunning scenery, architecture and the exceptional service of our dedicated team.

Kilworth House Hotel, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire LE17 6JE Telephone: 01858 880058 www.kilworthhouse.co.uk

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Planning

TO DO

12 months before...

Choose a wedding date

Decide on a budget

Make a list of guests and decide on numbers Book your church or ceremony location

Book your reception venue/caterers

Send out “Save The Date” cards

Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man

Start looking for The Dress!

Choose and book your photographer

Choose and book your videographer

Take out insurance cover

Start thinking about the honeymoon

8 months before...

Choose bridesmaids’ dresses Choose the music, hymns and readings for the ceremony

Order wedding stationery

Book enterta inment

Choose and order your wedding cake

Make an appointment with your chosen florist

Select a Toastmaster

6 months before...

Give Notice of Marriage Purchase or hire menswear

Order venue decoration/chair covers

Select your wedding rings

Book a make-u p artist/hairdresser and arrange a trial

Choose a Gift List

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4 months before...

Send out your wedding invitations

Check your passport expiry date

Check if you will need visas or vaccinatio ns for your honeymoon destination

Choose attendants’ gifts

Buy shoes, lingerie and accessories

Order favours

Start thinking about a seating plan

Book your wedding night accommodation Attend initial fitting for your wedding dress

Make arrangements for Hen and Stag parties

Arrange fittings for the menswear Buy a going away outfit and honeymoon clothes

Organise a rehearsal with the relevant people

1 month before...

Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress Telephone guests who have not responded to your invitation

Buy a wedding gift for each other

Arrange for a final fitting for your bridesmaids, ushers and best man and arrange when to collect the outfits

Confirm timings with the venue and all relevant suppliers

2 weeks before...

Make a note of wedding gifts as they arrive Confirm the date and time of the rehea rsal with the relevant people

Arrange to change your name if appro

priate Speak to all your suppliers to confirm detail s

1 week before...

Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and the menswear

Arrange for your order of service to be given to the minister

Pack for your honeymoon

Have all your beauty treatments Book the groom a hair cut

Organise an emergency kit for on the day

Drink plenty of water and have some early nights

Relax and enjoy this time – all your hard work is about to come to fruition

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www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall ďˆ° Guildhall Northampton

The Guildhall, Northampton offers a unique & memorable setting for your wedding The building features period features and majestic Victorian architecture set in an enviable location offering an impressive backdrop for your perfect day.

We have a choice of stunning rooms allowing us to cater for small intimate ceremonies for as few as 4 guests up to large celebrations for 220 guests.

For more information, call 01604 838400 or email guildhalloffice@northampton.gov.uk

FAWSLEY HALL HOTEL & SPA FAWSLEY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

The perfect venue ďż˝ Vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and soft shades of ancient stone, Fawsley Hall could lie at the heart of any fairy tale.

Situated in the Northamptonshire countryside, this historic mansion house has striking function rooms, space for romantic outdoor ceremonies overlooking the lake, and an elegant master suite, once playing host to Queen Elizabeth I.

Wedding showcases: Sunday 20 January - 11am to 3pm Sunday 27 January - 12pm to 4pm Sunday 10 March - 12pm to 4pm Sunday 12 May - 11am to 3pm

Step back in time and make this the setting of your extraordinary dream wedding.

Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa Fawsley, Near Daventry NN11 3BA T 01327 892004 E enquiries.fawsley@handpicked.co.uk handpickedhotels.co.uk

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You are no longer a ‘partner’, you are now a ‘wife’ or a ‘husband’... in unity.

ONCE YOU’RE MARRIED

SMALL PRINT: This is not financial advice, we are simply highlighting the possible financial advantages you could receive as a married couple.

For financial adviser, contact an IFA in your area.

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ENSURE YOU’RE PROTECTING YOUR FUTURE ONCE YOU’RE MARRIED WITH THESE FINANCIAL ADVANTAGES. MARRIAGE ALLOWANCE For the 2018 to 2019 tax year, it could cut your tax bill by between £336 and £869.50 a year.

A spouse earning less than £11,500 a year can transfer £1,150 of their personal tax-free allowance to their other half. The higher earning spouse must only be earning between £11,001 and £45,000 (£43,000 in Scotland) a year – so this wouldn’t apply to higher rate taxpayers.

an increased allowance equal to the value of their late spouse’s ISA value which they could ‘top up’ with the value passed to them on death. As an example, at the time of death, if your spouse had saved £20,000 in their ISA, in addition to your individual limit of £20,000 for the 2017/18 tax year, you’d also get a separate one-off £20,000 ISA allowance for that tax year – even if they leave the actual money to someone else.

CAPITAL GAINS TAX Ordinarily, an individual selling an asset for a profit can realise up to £11,300 in gains in a tax year before a tax charge is due. Before the sale however, assets can be transferred freely between spouses/ civil partners – with no liability to tax – to utilise the extent of their combined capital gains tax allowance (two x £11,300) or indeed they can be transferred in full to the spouse/civil partner who is expected to incur the lowest capital gains tax charge. Either way, by splitting the assets first, such as in the disposal of a buy-to-let property, this can be a really useful tax mitigation technique potentially minimising tax due on dividends, interest and rental income.

PENSIONS - STATE AND PERSONAL If your spouse or civil partner dies, you may be able to get extra payments from their pension or national insurance contributions, as long as you’ve not already built up the full basic state pension entitlement yourself, as well as inherit some of their additional state pension.

Many workplace, personal and private pension schemes will only pass on benefits to a surviving partner if the couple had been married. If your partner uses drawdown to access their pension, a pension fund can pass tax-free to anyone before retirement but, once income is being drawn from it, it will be subject to a tax charge of 55% on death unless it passes to a surviving spouse or civil partner.

INHERITANCE TAX The tax benefits of marriage aren’t solely confined to a couple’s lifetime. One of the greatest benefits is married couples and civil partners can inherit their partner’s estate without paying inheritance tax. Unmarried couples on death may be subject to a 40% inheritance tax charge on assets above £325,000, but a deceased spouse or civil partner can pass an estate of any worth to the surviving spouse without any immediate tax consequences.

The widower can also inherit their spouse’s unused nil rate band (the value of a person’s estate not subject to IHT). As a bonus, since April 2017 the main residence nil-rate band (RNRB) allows a family home to be passed on to direct descendants free of IHT – currently it gives an additional allowance of £100,000 per person, effectively taking the threshold at which IHT becomes payable to £850,000 for family beneficiaries.

ISAs AFTER DEATH While ISAs can’t be transferred between spouses during their lifetime, they can be transferred on death to the surviving spouse while retaining their tax-free status. The survivor can receive

OTHER ADVANTAGES Lower risk insurance: Anyone who can tick the married box can also reap savings on their insurance. Confused.com found that the average cost of motor insurance for a female driver insured with their spouse was £406, compared to £841 if they were insured as a singleton.

Children: Unmarried fathers don’t automatically have parental responsibility of children a couple have had together.

Lower risk insurance: Anyone who can tick the married box can also reap savings on their insurance. Confused.com found that the average cost of motor insurance for a female driver insured with their spouse was £406, compared to £841 if they were insured as a singleton.

Debts: If you’re married, you will not be responsible for any financial obligations or debts that your partner had before you were married.

Next of kin: Your spouse will always have authority to act as next of kin. silverlinings.co.uk

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01604 609286 events@nccc.co.uk www.northantscricket.com

The tranquillity combined with the historical and picturesque setting of the Cricket Ground makes us the perfect location for your wedding day.

With years of experience planning weddings and events, our qualified team will be on hand to ensure your dream day is brought to reality.

The County Ground is proud to ensure clients have one central point of contact; from the moment your initial enquiry is processed through to the day itself. We will then smoothly hand over the details of your day to our experienced operations team who will be with you every step to ensure everything runs without a hitch. With our friendly and flexible approach we will ensure your event runs effortlessly and exceeds all your expectations.

We are now licenced for civil ceremonies from 10 to 550 guests and with a variety of spaces, many with natural daylight and pitch side views we can offer the perfect location for your big day.

Please contact our events team today and organise a convenient time to pop down to The County Ground and have a look around.

Like many of our clients, you’re sure to be impressed!

RAUNDS TOWN HALL

NN9 6LT

www.raunds-tc.gov.uk/weddings ~ Email: weddings@raunds-tc.gov.uk ~ 01933 622087

The Town Hall is the only wedding venue in the heart of Raunds available for civil ceremonies.

The elegantly refurbished room can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Saxon Hall, located within the Town Hall grounds, is suitable for celebrations for 30-250 guests and makes a perfect reception venue.

The Aviator is an unusual and picturesque venue, boasting original 1930’s Art Deco features and is positioned at the edge of the original grass Airfield of Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire.

With views across the Airfield and a 59-bedroom Hotel on site, The Aviator offers the perfect setting for your Wedding Reception.

The Cirrus Suite, which was formerly the pilot’s Club House, can seat up to 100 guests for a formal Wedding Breakfast.

If you’re looking for a larger venue, Hangar One is a self-contained venue adjacent to The Aviator, accommodating up to 500 guests.

For more information, contact us at

conference@aviatorhotel.co.uk or 01604 642111

We have a number of beautiful locations, providing a stunning backdrop for your big day. Each of our spaces offer truly special views of the zoo and our Himalaya room overlooks the Snow Leopard enclosure!

With rooms hosting receptions for up to 250 guests, a wedding at Twycross Zoo will be a day you will remember forever.

At Twycross Zoo, your dedicated wedding planner will ensure your vision is brought to life and create a bespoke wedding package that is special to you and your partner.

Jade Lapper, Sales Manager

Amongst other luxuries, you can add unique experiences such as animal feeding encounters and a stretched buggy for the Bride and Groom to tour the Zoo to make your day special and personal to you.

Our stunning Windows on the Wild room is fully licensed for Civil Ceremonies.

The suite overlooks a natural area of the Zoo and has its own private entrance through the Fisherman’s Shack. Capable of hosting ceremonies up to 100 guests, this beautiful, New England themed room is the perfect setting to host your ceremony and wedding breakfast.

We have a truly unique range of locations for drinks and your evening reception. From Gibbon Forest enclosure to Himalaya with views of the Snow Leopards. We have unusual spaces throughout the Zoo, all with stunning views and the opportunity for beautiful photography.

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CATERING: Indulgence Boutique Catering indulging.co.uk

HAIR PIECES & ALL OTHER JEWELLERY: All Things Lucy allthingslucy.co.uk HAIR & MAKE-UP: Louise Seymour louiseseymour.com SHOES: Ralph & Russo ralphandrusso.com

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FLORALS: Ronny Colbie ronnycolbie.com CHAIRS: Wedhead wedhead.co.uk CAKE: Princess Patisserie princesspatisserie.co.uk CROCKERY: Classic Crockery classiccrockery.co.uk TABLE LINEN: The Linen Works thelinenworks.co.uk

RING: The London Victorian Ring Co london-victorian-ring.com BRIDAL WEAR: Halfpenny London halfpennylondon.com STATIONERY: Vine in the Wild vineinthewild.com RIBBON & NAPKINS: Silk & Purl Via Facebook MODEL: Lara silverlinings.co.uk

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FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF YOUR LIFE, YOU SHOULD EXPECT THE VENUE OF YOUR DREAMS. Our unique Alfresco Garden Wedding Ceremony, with beautiful surrounding gardens Choice of three beautiful reception suites - accommodating up to 250 guests A delicious range of menu options Licensed for civil ceremonies, partnerships and vow renewals

For more information please contact our Wedding Manager on 01536 416666 Take advantage of some very special offers on last minute dates - up to 25% off Kettering Parkway, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6XT ketteringparkhotel.com

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...work backward s! If you’ve found your venue, ask wh at time the party has to finish and the n decide what time you want to inv ite your evening guests from. From this, you will then know the latest tim e at which you ca n have your wedding breakfast.

Timings for your wedding day are one of the hardest things to gauge for any couple not used to organising large events. I always recommend working out the day plan early on in the planning process (at least have an overview) as it helps the whole day fall into place.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Week day weddings, including Friday: remember your guests have to finish work and get ready, so a later evening start is better Suppliers’ other weddings: your suppliers may have more than one wedding that day; for instance, you may find your makeup artist is going on or coming from another wedding, so this may impact your bridal prep Time of year: summer weddings can have a lengthy drinks reception, allowing your guests to savour the sunshine, but winter weddings are better with a shorter drinks reception particularly in smaller venues.

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Use this simple template as a starting point; it’s based on a civil ceremony at the same venue as your reception.

9.00am - Bridal prep

How long this will take depends on the number of bridesmaids and mums having their hair and makeup done professionally, along with the complexity of your hair and makeup. Give yourself 30 mins to get into your dress once you’re all done.

12.00pm - Groom to be at the ceremony venue

The groom and his ushers should be on hand to welcome your guests as they arrive. The bride should plan on not being late!

1.00pm - Ceremony

A civil ceremony can be up to 30 mins. If you are having a church ceremony, this will take approximately 1 hour and remember to factor in travel times between the church and your venue.

1.30pm - Drinks reception

With a ceremony around lunchtime, many guests won’t have had time for lunch, so make sure there are plenty of canapes.

2.00pm - ‘Officia l ’ photographs

Even if you have opted for more reportage style, you will still want some formal photos of family and friends for the mantlepiece! Ask ushers or family to help organise people to keep it as smooth as possible.

3.00pm - Called to be seated for your Wedding Breakfast

If you have around 100 guests this can take up to 30 mins. A receiving line will lengthen this, even double it if you have a traditional lineup.

3.30pm - Wedding Breakfast served

This usually this takes between 1 hours to 2 hours, depend ing on the menu. More informal styles, like a buffet or BBQ can take longer.

5.30pm - End of the Wedding Breakfast, time for speec hes!

Try to keep your speeches to 30 minutes - after that, your guests get fidgety! Venues in the summer can be stifling warm, so consider having speeches outside before the meal.

6.00pm - End of the formal part of the day

If the room needs to be cleared of tables and chairs for the evening, then you’ ll be ask to move to another part of the venue while this happens.

7.00pm - Evening guests arrive

Many couples leave the cake cutting to this part of the day; it includes the evening guests in one of the traditions of a wedding day. Following this with the first dance always works well.

12.00a m - Carriages

Most venues will close the bar and stop the music an hour before this time.

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Stunning Wedding Venue situated on the Northamptonshire/Buckinghamshire County border opposite the famous Silverstone Circuit.

• Fully Heated Marquee • Newly Furnished Function Room • Licensed for both Inside and Outside Wedding Ceremonies • Exclusive Use • Beautiful Onsite Modern Accommodation

Contact Lucy Barnes, Silverstone Golf Club, MK18 5LH Telephone: 01280 850005

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Is VAT included in the prices quoted?

How much is the deposit to secure our date?

Will there be someone from the venue present on our day?

Are there any restrictions on decor?

How long will you provisionally hold a date for?

If the venue isn’t Exclusive Use, who else could be there on my wedding day?

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What is your cancellation policy?

What time does our evening reception need to finish?

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venues NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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ABINGTON PARK MUSEUM 01604 838110

BRAMPTON HEATH GOLF CENTRE 01604 843939 bramptonheathgolfcentre.co.uk

northampton.gov.uk

ALTHORP 01604 770107 althorp.com

AVIATOR HOTEL

01604 642111 aviatorhotel.co.uk

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BARTON HALL HOTEL 01536 515505 bartonhall.com

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78 DERNGATE 01604 230166 78derngate.org.uk

BRIDGE HOTEL 01832 732128 thebridge-hotel.com

DEENE PARK 01780 450278

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deenepark.com

CASTLE FARM GUEST HOUSE 01832 226200

delapreabbey.org

castlefarm-guesthouse.co.uk

DELAPRE GOLF CENTRE 01604 764036

COCK HOTEL 01908 567733

delapregolfcentre.co.uk

oldenglishinns.co.uk

DE VERE STAVERTON PARK 01327 302000

COLD ASHBY GOLF CLUB 01604 740548

DELAPRE ABBEY 01604 760817

coldashbygolfclub.com

deverevenues.co.uk/en/venues/ staverton-park

COLLINGTREE PARK GOLF CLUB 01604 700000

DODMOOR HOUSE 0845 241 3511

collingtreeparkgolf.com

dodmoorhouse.co.uk

CORN MARKET HALL 01536 534279

DOVECOTE FARM 01536 742227

kettering.gov.uk

dovecotefarm.co.uk

BEST WESTERN ROCKINGHAM FOREST HOTEL 0844 387 6278

COURTEENHALL ESTATE 01604 864290

rockinghamforest.com

courteenhall.co.uk

BOAT INN 01604 862428

CRANFORD HALL 01536 330608

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boatinn.co.uk

cranfordhall.co.uk

thefalcon-inn.co.uk

BOUGHTON HOUSE 01536 515731

CROCKWELL FARM 01327 361358

FAWSLEY HALL HOTEL & SPA 01327 892000

buccleuch.com

crockwellfarm.co.uk

handpickedhotels.co.uk/fawsleyhall

BRAMPTON GRANGE 01604 844717

CROWN HOTEL 01280 702210

FRANKLIN’S GARDENS 01604 751543

bramptongrange.co.uk

thecrownhotelbrackley.co.uk

franklinsgardens.co.uk

FALCON INN 01832 226254

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FREEMASON’S HALL & CONFERENCING CENTRE 01604 714673

HIGHGATE HOUSE

HOLIDAY INN RUGBY 01788 824810 hirugbyhotel.co.uk

northants-huntsmasons.org.uk

HOME FARM 07769 589459

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homefarmevents.co.uk

HOPPING HARE 01604 580090

GARDEN ROOM AT TOP FARM 07793 866201

01604 505505

thegardenroomtop farm.com

sundialweddings.com/highgatehouse

GOALS NORTHAMPTON 01604 876777

HILTON NORTHAMPTON 01604 700666

goalsfootball.co.uk

hilton.com

GRENDON HALL 01933 666830

HIND HOTEL 01933 222827

northamptonshire.gov. uk/ outdoorlearning/centres/grendon

thehind.co.uk

GRENDON LAKES 01933 665303

hoppinghare.com

HUNSBURY HILL CENTRE 01604 702444 northantsacre.org.uk

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KELMARSH HALL 01604 686543

HINWICK HOUSE 01244 571208

kelmarsh.com

hinwickhouse.com

KETTERING CONFERENCE CENTRE 01536 414414

grendonlakes.co.uk

HOLDENBY HOUSE GROSVENOR HOTEL RUGBY 01788 535686

ketteringconference.co.uk

grosvenorhotelrugby.co.uk

KETTERING MASONIC HALL 01536 512810

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KETTERING PARK HOTEL

HAMPTON BY HILTON 01536 211001

01604 770074

hilton.com

holdenby.com

HARLESTONE PARK 01604 845155

HOLIDAY INN KETTERING/CORBY

harlestonepark.co.uk

HARROWDEN HALL 01933 677234

01536 416666 shirehotels.com

wellingboroughgolfclub.com/ weddings.asp

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KNUSTON LODGE FARM 07766 003361

HELLIDON LAKES GOLF & SPA HOTEL 01327 262550

01536 401020

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hicorby.com

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HIGHCROFT HOUSE 01327 351383

HOLIDAY INN NORTHAMPTON 01604 622777

highcrofthouse.co.uk

holidayinn.com/northamptonuk

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NORTHAMPTON MARRIOT HOTEL

LAMPORT HALL 01604 686272

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RED LION HOTEL 01604 770223

lamporthall.co.uk

redlionthornby.co.uk

LANGHAM HOTEL 01604 639917

ROADE HOUSE RESTAURANT & HOTEL 01604 863372

langham-hotel.co.uk

roadehousehotel.co.uk

LYVEDEN NEW BIELD 01832 205358

01604 667604

nationaltrust.org.uk/lyveden

northamptonmarriott.co.uk

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MEADOW SPIRES FARM 01295 768989 meadowspiresfarm.com

royalandderngate.co.uk

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OVERSTONE PARK HOTEL 01604 647666 overstonepark.com

MERCURE DAVENTRY COURT HOTEL & SPA 01327 307000 mercure.com

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NARROW BOAT INN 01327 340536 narrowboatatweedon.co.uk

ROYAL & DERNGATE 01604 624811

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RUBY LOUNGE AT DIANAS 01933 277344 rubys.co.uk

RAUNDS TOWN HALL

PALM BEACH WEDDINGS 07814 859423 clubpalmbeach.co.uk

PARK INN BY RADISSON NORTHAMPTON 01604 739988

01933 622087

raunds-tc.gov.uk

NEW FRENCH PARTRIDGE 01604 870033

rezidorparkinn.com

RUSHDEN HALL 01933 316216

frenchpartridge.co.uk

PIPEWELL HALL 01536 760563

rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk

pipewellhall.com

RUSHTON HALL HOTEL & SPA 01536 713001

PLOUGH HOTEL 01604 230554

rushtonhall.com

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CRICKET CLUB

the-plough-hotel.co.uk

PLUM PARK 01327 811515 plumpark.co.uk

01604 514490 nccc.co.uk

NORTHAMPTON GUILDHALL 01604 838400 northampton.gov.uk

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SARACENS HEAD 01604 770640 thesaracensatbrington.co.uk

SARACENS HEAD HOTEL 01327 350414 oldenglishinns.co.uk

SAXON HALL 01933 622087 raunds-tc.gov.uk silverlinings.co.uk

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SEDGEBROOK HALL 01604 821666

THE CHEQUERED SKIPPER 01832 273494

TRAVEL PLAZA HOTEL 01536 764789

principal-hayley.com

chequeredskipper.co.uk

travelplaza.co.uk

SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT 0844 3750 740

THE CHURCH RESTAURANT 01604 603800

silverstone.co.uk

thechurchrestaurant.com

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SILVERSTONE GOLF CLUBÂ 01280 850005

THE DECO 01604 622749

vinehousehotel.com

silverstonegolfclub.co.uk

stage-right.co.uk

SKYLARK FARM 01327 300471

THE GRANARY AT FAWSLEY 01327 361730

skylarkfarm.co.uk

granary-hotel.com

STANWICK LAKES 01933 625522

THE GRANGE FIELD 07732 285617

stanwicklakes.org.uk

countryandcoastweddings.co.uk

STOKE PARK PAVILIONS 01604 862329

THE RITZ BANQUETING & CONFERENCE SUITES 01536 763510

sweet-events.co.uk

ketteringvenues.co.uk

SUNLEY CONFERENCE CENTRE 01604 892020

THE RAVEN HALL 01536 202313

northampton.ac.uk

theravenhotel.com

SYWELL GRANGE 07732 285617

THE SAMUEL PEPYS 01832 731739

sywellgrange.co.uk

samuel-pepys.com

VINE HOUSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT 01327 811267

VINEYARD RESTAURANT 01604 633978 thevineyardnorthampton.co.uk

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WADENHOE HOUSE 01832 720777 wadenhoe-house.com

WALNUT TREE INN 01604 859551 walnut-tree.co.uk

WARWICK HOUSE 01926 815738 warwickhouse.co.uk

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WESTONE MANOR HOTEL 01604 739 955 westonemanor.com

THE SNOOTY FOX 01832 733434 thesnootyfoxlowick.com

TALBOT HOTEL 01832 273621 thetalbot-oundle.com

THE BARN RESTAURANT 01327 349911 thebarnrestaurant.net

WHITTLEBURY PARK WEDDING VENUE 01327 850040

THE STANWICK HOTEL 01933 622233

whittleburyweddings. co.uk

courtyardstanwick.co.uk

WICKSTEED PARK

THE WORLDS END 01604 414521 theworldsend.org

THE CASTLE 01933 270007 thecastle.org.uk

TOWCESTER RACECOURSE 01327 353414 towcester-racecourse.co.uk

01536 512475

Wedding Fair Venues

Please see page 5 for our Wedding Fair Diary.

wicksteedpark.org

WINCHESTER HOUSE SCHOOL 01280 702483 winchester-house.org

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ENGAGEMENT RINGS WEDDING RINGS ETERNITY RINGS HANDMADE JEWELLERY GIA GRADED LOOSE DIAMONDS PRE OWNED: ROLEXCARTIER-OMEGA WATCHES CHAINS/BRACELETS PENDANTS BANGLES PRE OWNED JEWELLERY

VISIT US AT: www.charlbeck.co.uk 01536 264573 19 The Balcony Corporation Street Corby Northants NN17 1NL

Donington Hall, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SG Email: info@doningtonhall.com | Tel: 01332 810649

www. doningtonhall.com

Justin Alexander Sassi Holford Suzanne Neville Jesus Peiro

30 Gold street, Kettering NN16 8JB

NATIONAL HIGHLY COMMENDED

B R I D A L

Spotlight

COLOUR TRENDING IN 2019: PINK

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? I started my career as a Financial Planning Manager for HSBC, before I started my own business.

When I met my fiancé, who owns a specialist law firm, I was working for Deloitte at Barclays and helped him develop his business for a few years.

Then an opportunity within bridal came up…

THAT’S QUITE A CHANGE, WHY THE WEDDING INDUSTRY? Having recently purchased my dress and the experience not feeling as special as I expected I felt I could offer something different. We had an opportunity to get into the industry, so I grasped it!

YOU’VE JUST MOVED INTO YOUR NEW SHOP… We have a cosy boutique in Long Buckby which has been likened to boutiques in London, so I suppose it’s a London boutique experience in the heart of Northamptonshire. We offer a vast range of wedding dresses from traditional ivory wedding dresses through to black wedding dresses! Plus everything in between. We have a main boutique room, a fitting room, and a beauty room where we have a resident professional make-up artist, Milly Reilly.

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allow 6 mondrethsss to order a WHAT BRANDS DO YOU STOCK? DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE? Watters, Kenneth Winston, Ella Rosa Collection, Rachel Allan, Nicole Milano, Nicola Anne and Lou Lou. My favourite is probably Nicola Anne as she is a UK designer with all dresses made in the UK and they can do lots of changes to make the perfect dress for our brides.

We are also in talks with Ian Stuart which we are very excited about – so watch this space. We also have Bridal Buyer’s Student Designer of the Year winner 2018 Holly-Ann Tullet designing her maiden range just for us.

WHAT SHOULD A BRIDE THINK ABOUT WHEN CHOOSING THEIR WEDDING DRESS? The theme and location is important, especially for destination weddings – the dress needs to make you feel special and help you tell the story of your wedding. We have a range of lightweight dresses for those getting married in hotter climates, and accessories such as boleros for those who might be getting married in the colder months here.

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WHAT CAN A BRIDE EXPECT WHEN SHE VISITS YOUR SHOP? To be wowed by stunning dresses, and although we have a selection of traditional dresses, we have a wide selection of dresses that are different from your traditional ivory gown!

We want our brides to find a dress as individual as they are.

ARE THERE ANY TIMESCALES THEY SHOULD BE AWARE OF? We say to allow 6 months to order a dress to ensure everything is ready in time, although shorter timescales can be achieved (but the designers charge a little extra to prioritise your dress). If time is short, we have a range of dresses that can be purchased “off the peg”.

Body shape is important but not the be all and end all. We have had brides that have been to competitors’ boutiques and were put off by consultants almost forcing them into particular dress types due to their body shape. At the end of the day it’s about what the bride loves and feels most comfortable in.

WHAT ABOUT THE BRIDESMAIDS? We stock a good range of bridesmaids dresses. We stock Colours by Kenneth Winston; I love this range as you can choose a colour and pick from lots of different styles, so their bridesmaids can have different styles to suit their shape but in the same colour if they wish. silverlinings.co.uk

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Spotlight WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE TRENDING IN 2019?

I think heavy embellishments, jumpsuits and more satin will come in later in the year, whilst we are seeing more 70’s inspired fabrics and sleeves, and very deep cut cleavages. I also think colour will make an appearance, especially pinks and golds, with their make-up perhaps moving a little more glamorous to match.

AS WELL AS THE SHOP, WHERE ELSE CAN WE SEE ANNA WOOD BRIDAL? We are currently attending wedding fairs nearly every weekend! We are also hosting open days where brides can peruse at the leisure. We will also be in Vogues White Wedding Special Edition in their December, January and February magazines.

WHAT HAVE YOU MOST ENJOYED ABOUT COMING INTO A NEW INDUSTRY? Being different! It’s nice having a slightly different outlook due to my background. I’ve also enjoyed how friendly everyone seems to be and its great how complimentary suppliers are happy to collaborate.

For us it’s all about collaboration.

TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR OWN FORTHCOMING WEDDING? Our wedding will be quite different.

Although I’m not usually drawn to gothic, we are having a gothic theme. My dress is a Nicola Anne dress and is a fusion between two dresses I loved. We get married on 13th March 2019 at Warwick House. This is the anniversary of the day we got engaged and our very first date which was Friday 13th, so for me the 13th is a very lucky date, hence why we opened on Saturday 13th October.

FUTURE PLANS FOR ANNA WOOD BRIDAL? Going forward I would like to split the range between two boutiques. One offering dresses £3000 and under, the other being a more exclusive and bespoke.

We are launching our own range in January 2019 at our launch party on the 31st January at Wood Farm, Everton.

My dream is to have boutiques all over the country, and definitely one in London.

Ed itor’s note - we can’t wa it to feature Ann a and Aaron’s own wedding in the next magazine as a Rea l Wedding feature!

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Anna Wood Bridal brings you bridal gowns that are as individual as you.

Our stunning collection caters to brides who love to be different as well as those with traditional tastes. We understand how a well-chosen dress will show you off at your beautiful best - the radiant centrepiece of an unforgettable day.

Stockists of Watters, Willowby by Watters, Kenneth Winston, Nicole, Lou Lou, Nicola Anne, Rachel Allan – Lo’Adoro and Mary’s Bridal along with a range of accessorise to add the finishing touch to your dream dress.

Visit us in our intimate boutique in the heart of rural Northamptonshire.

www.annawoodbridal.co.uk info@annawoodbridal.co.uk Tel: 01327 223180

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& CAREY 24TH JUNE 2017

Paul made me a video for the wedding morning, telling me why he was so happy to marry me, with a compilation of our favourite songs and photos.

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Real weddings RECEPTION VENUE: BARTON HALL We fell in love with Barton Hall as soon as we visited; the Orangery and grounds are stunning for a summer wedding and we loved the fact it is a beautiful Grade II listed building, with modern interior.

TOP TIP Book a video grapher!

Our weddin g video sum s up our whole d ay so perfect ly and takes you b ack to the d ay just watching, a perfect mem ory.

COLOUR PALETTE I totally love the glamour of rose gold accessories so I managed to pick up mix and match accessories over the year which, when all put together, looked gorgeous.

PHOTOGRAPHER: SUMMER LILY Paul’s sister used Terri for her wedding and we loved the beautiful romantic & soft feel of the photos. We had an engagement shoot with Terri; she made us feel really comfortable and after receiving the photos from that shoot, we knew we wanted her to photograph our special day.

DRESS: SERENDIPITY BRIDES Initially I thought I wanted a fishtail style dress, but the ladies at Serendipity were so helpful and suggested I tried a few different styles. I fell in love with my ‘princess style’ Maggie Sottero dress which I never imagined I would choose! I also got 10% off as it was our first visit.

JEWELLERY: STEFFANS JEWELLERS My uncle Steff helped me choose the most perfect jewellery for the day and as gifts.

PERCUSSIONIST: MR STIXX Recommended by Matt Potter, he is a fun, eccentric character who played percussion to some chilled house music at our reception; a really fun way to add entertainment which the guests loved! silverlinings.co.uk

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Real weddings BRIDESMAID DRESSES: COAST After trying various dresses from shops in Northamptonshire, my bridesmaids and I couldn’t quite find the perfect style and blush colour we were looking for. Through Coast Online we ordered the multiway blush dress; it was the perfect colour and they were beautifully made. We were able to customise them and choose exactly which style suited the girls.

MOST E MEMORABL MOMENT

TABLE LINEN & CHAIR SASHES: MAGPIE LINENS Stunning rose gold tablecloths and sashes to hire online; high quality and a brilliant service without having to purchase and spend a fortune on linen yourselves.

the aisle to the Walking down e Wedding organ playing Th y loved ones March with all m aiting for me. w and seeing Paul ld I didn’t stop Oh, and being to hole day! smiling for the w

FLOWERS: JACK HADDON FLORIST Janine was amazing! After an in-depth initial consultation, looking at their portfolios and brainstorming ideas, we had designed our bouquets, buttonholes, church pews, mother of the bride and groom gifts, centrepieces. Janine was so patient with me emailing her if I changed my mind or wanted advice on a certain type of flower. I couldn’t have wished for more beautiful flowers or a better service. I chose eucalyptus for a dusky, earthy foliage with peonies and quicksand roses which Janine suggested as they matched perfectly with our blush theme.

TIES & POCKET SQUARES: SWAGGER & SWOON They’re an online company which Paul found after struggling to match the ties and pocket squares. They were so helpful with a personal service, sending swatches of colours, plus we managed to match the bridesmaid dresses, ties and pocket squares perfectly.

STYLING: NERISSA EVE We cannot recommend Nadine enough, a lovely lady with vision and imagination for all wedding styles. We visited Nadine at her barn in Market Harborough which is an aladdin’s cave full of stunning accessories for all styles to hire!

Nadine was so helpful with great ideas of how to put the finishing touches to the décor.

We hired candelabras for our centrepieces which were decorated beautifully by Jack Haddon.

A giant gold bevelled table plan which she hand calligraphed the guest names and table names of all the places Paul and I have made memories.

She is an artist and added beautiful blush peonies too! Nadine also provided personalised wedding signs, stunning glass sweetie jars for our cake table and festoon lighting for the garden in the evening which gave a magical feel to the grounds of Barton Hall.

WHO THEY USED: CHURCH: Walgrave Church VENUE: Barton Hall bartonhall.com CAKE: Victoria’s Cake Company victoriascakecompany.com VIDEOGRAPHER: Beautiful Life Video beautifullifeuk.com TIES & POCKET SQUARES: Swagger & Swoon swaggerandswoon.com PHOTO BOOTH: PicMe Photo Booth Hire picmephotoboothhire.co.uk EVENT LIGHTING AND STYLING: Potter Group pottergroupevents.co.uk MAKEUP: Sophie Duffy Makeup instagram.com/sophieduffymakeup THEME/COLOUR: glamorous rose gold sparkle with a hint of feminine blush

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Real weddings CAKE: VICTORIA’S CAKE COMPANY I came across Victoria online and loved her simple, modern and feminine cake designs. I visited her house with my Mum and tasted some of her delicious cakes! We drew up an idea of the cake we would like - a 3 tiered buttercream cake with blush and rose gold details with a ruffle bottom layer, rose gold middle layer and white simple top tier which complimented with a quicksand rose and eucalyptus corsage.

We decided we would like a cake / sweetie table, so Victoria designed some beautiful matching cupcakes and macaron lollies with our initials on.

TRANSPORT: BRIDAL CARRIAGES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE John was such a kind and helpful man who invited us to see his stunning cars at his home in Thrapston; they really are his pride and joy and he has a passion for what he does. He gave us plenty of time on our own to sit in the cars and look through his portfolio of wedding photos. We chose the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud to start with and then later added a car for bridesmaids which we are so glad we did! The cars were just incredible, the drivers were smart, patient and clearly also have a passion for their work. They were happy to stay as long as we needed to ensure we had all the photos required.

MAKEUP: SOPHIE DUFFY MAKEUP Sophie is a talented makeup artist who makes you feel so comfortable.

She takes on board what you ask for; I personally like a full coverage of makeup which Sophie achieved without that ‘caked on’ feeling. She is a perfectionist and has a real calming presence taking her time to work her magic! You just have to see her Facebook page for the before and after photos to see how talented she is!

EVENT LIGHTING: POTTER GROUP Matt, a family friend and an expert in his field, could totally see our vision and provided stunning blush uplighting for the evening which looked gorgeous, complimented by LOVE letters which are also perfect for guests to pose for photos with!

BRIDAL WEAR: Maggie Sottero from Serendipity Brides serendipitybrides.co.uk TRANSPORT: Bridal Carriages bridalcarriages.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY: Summer Lily summerlilystudio.com BRIDESMAIDS: Coast coast-stores.com STYLING: Nerissa Eve nerissaeveweddings.com LINEN DECOR: Magpie Linens magpielinens.com PERCUSSIONIST: Mr Stixx (via Potter Group) BAND: Superfly DJ: The UKDJ theukdj.com HAIR: Jade at Jungle Red junglered.co.uk

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BUCKINGHAM (01280) 823958

NORTHAMPTON (01604) 947022

www.suitors.co.uk

Wedding Hirewear at Warwicks Dressing Grooms Since 1868

Kettering | 8 Lower Street, NN16 8DH | 01536 481862 Wellingborough | 33-39 High Street, NN8 4HW | 01933 224981 Northampton | 281 - 283 Wellingborough Road, NN1 4EW | 01604 627700

facebook.com/warwicksretail

www.warwicksmenswear.co.uk

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NORTHAMPTON’S

Shoe

The ideal time for a groom to invest in a pair of shoes to last a lifetime Some of the best shoes in the world are still being made in England, and they come with history, too. Many are made in their original factories to this day, including a high proportion in Northamptonshire.

The county was a footwear-makers’ hub, thanks to the area’s plentiful supply of the oak bark and water needed in the leather tanning process, as well as more than its fair share of cattle markets.

A number of the shoes on this list are made using traditional methods, including the Goodyear welting technique – when a strip of leather (or “welt”) is sewn around the bottom edge of the shoe, attached to the upper and insole, and then sewn to the outer sole – rather than using glue. This results in long-lasting, weather resistant pairs, with replaceable soles so the shoes have the potential to last years. The pairs on the list are all lovingly crafted by established brands, using the highest-quality materials.

Price

£430

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£395 CROCKETT & JONES crockettandjones.com Westbourne Often referred to in the factory as a ‘gary’ Oxford, Westbourne is a firm favourite and has become well known as one of the great Crockett & Jones classics.

Available in Black and Chestnut.

Price

£230 BARKERS barker-shoes.co.uk McClean McClean is a modern take on a classic full brogue with suede or lasered paisley pattern inserts.

Paisley Laser options also feature our unique Patterned sole. Recently introduced, McClean has 4 new hand painted options (£260) for those that prefer something more daring!

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TRICKER’S trickers.com The Hamilton 5 blind eyelet toe cap oxford and this is black bookbinder. It also comes in Chestnut and Burgundy

Price

£330

JOSEPH CHEANEY & SONS cheaney.co.uk Edwin Classic Oxford Brogue Edwin Two Tone Oxford Brogue in chestnut calf & navy suede, fully leather lined and leather insoles.

Groom

Price

£395

LOA K E .CO.U K

Price

£230

JEFFERY WEST jeffery-west.co.uk ‘Poison’ Barbed Laser Cut Gibson The “Poison” Gibson on the signature MOON last shape, with a laser cut mutation of poison ivy, thorns and roses across the front, diamond punching along the quarters and heel counter. Made in black and bordo marbled fume leather with a mid brown stained sole edge.

THE CANNON Premium double buckle monk shoe.

Cannon is available in dark brown burnished calf and black calf leathers.

Price

£230 Price

£155

SANDERS sanders-uk.com Strand

THE BUCKINGHAM Premium brogue shoe with Goodyear Welted Leather Soles and leather lined.

The Buckingham is available in 4 colours.

Black Patent Oxford shoe with leather quarter lining and cemented leather sole.

And something for the evening...

Price

£240 GEORGE COX georgecox.co.uk White EVA Wedge Monk Rockabilly classic in white leather with microcellular EVA wedge sole and brogue detailing. Immortalised by the great Joe Strummer.

Price

£195 CROWN crownnorthampton.com Earl Crown & Crest Leather Sole Slippers The Earl Velvet Slipper is fully handmade in our Northampton, England factory.

Available in multiple colours. silverlinings.co.uk

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Spotlight

Our editor Emma chats with Tim Eaton from Suitors Menswear WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? My background is actually completely different from what I am doing now. I have done various roles in a number of sectors including car sales for a period of time but mainly in the home improvement and construction industry.

TELL US ABOUT HOW AND WHY YOU GOT INTO THE WEDDING INDUSTRY? Most of the companies I have worked for previously have been family run and owned and that had a big bearing on what I wanted to do. I was looking for a change and wanted to work for myself having been inspired by those people I’d worked for.

We were on holiday in Majorca and were sat by the pool (as you do!) and the advert for the sale of the business popped up on my phone.

I called from the poolside had a chat with the agent, arranged a meet when we we returned and the rest they say is history. For me, the draw to the wedding industry is that it’s a happy and celebratory industry and we’re lucky enough to

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have the opportunity to meet lovely people on a daily basis and be part of their special day.

SUITORS HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME, HASN’T IT….

Suitors was started by Neil and Toby 26 years ago. They started from scratch in a small shop in Buckingham and it grew from there to the business that it is today. They moved to the current location in Buckingham in the late 90’s and Northampton opened approx. 7 years ago.

We bought the business in November 2016.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER? DO YOU OFFER BESPOKE? We offer a full hire service for the Groom and his Groomsmen. We can kit out the guys with everything that they need. We are able to offer a bespoke service through our carefully chosen manufacturers; this enables the Groom to have a momento much as the Bride is likely to keep her dress and with enough time we can tailor his suit to his requirements.

Spotlight

I think the traditional look morning tailcoat, double breasted waistcoat and contrast trouser will be strong in 2019 WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST POPULAR STYLES, CUT, FABRIC? Blue is still our most popular colour and still is as a lounge suit, although we have seen more grey and traditional style jackets being booked. We do a lovely Steel Blue suit we call Airforce Blue; I think that’s really going to grow in popularity.

WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE TRENDING IN 2019?

I think the traditional look morning tailcoat, double breasted waistcoat and contrast trouser will be strong in 2019, with the 2 royal Weddings and the coverage of what various gentlemen were wearing at said events means we’ve seen an upturn in that sort of style. We’re also previewing a new Grey Check suit with a subtle check that I think will be popular.

WHAT CAN A GROOM EXPECT WHEN HE VISITS YOUR SHOPS? The widest variety of styles, colours and fabrics available to hire in the area. We are proud to be able to offer this wide range and strive to ensure what you see when you come to Suitors is not just generic.

WHAT SHOULD GROOMS THINK ABOUT WHEN CHOOSING THEIR SUIT? The general rule of thumb is that what we supply any groom is in keeping with the wedding overall, whether that be a rustic style or something sharp and contemporary or even the main colour of the flowers or dresses we can make it work it by mixing and matching the styles and colours that we offer.

ARE THERE ANY TIMESCALES THEY SHOULD BE AWARE OF? As we own and maintain all of our stock we can be fairly flexible with a Groom’s requirement but generally we would say between 6-9 months in advance is a good time to get sorted allowing for fittings and refits etc.

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR DREAM WEDDING SUIT? Personally I’m a big fan of making a statement, I am lucky enough to be able to sample various styles and ideas. I have a very nice Burgundy Textured Suit and I am really loving the Prince of Wales Check look too, so perhaps a combo of those two!

FUTURE PLANS FOR SUITORS? I think we can expand further into the bespoke side of things for the Grooms and Groomsmen who want to have that “one off” look and we’ll continue to keep investing in the looks that can set you apart for your Wedding.

TOP TIPS FROM A MENSWEAR PROFESSIONAL? I think the best tip or advice I could give any Groom would be to be happy and comfortable in what you’re wearing. That may sound a tad obvious and a little silly but be proud of how you look and what you have chosen, this is your Wedding day and if it is something you want then don’t take second best.

Telephone: 01280 823958 Email: buckingham@suitors.co.uk www.suitors.co.uk silverlinings.co.uk

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At Michael Jones Jeweller our highly qualified staff are here to help you choose the perfect wedding ring you can treasure forever. Sit down with one of our friendly experts in store and view our large selection of wedding rings. Each one is made in the precious metal of your choice and can be engraved to make it even more special.

Alternatively our in-house goldsmith can help you design a bespoke ring that is truly unique.

The Grosvenor Centre, Northampton 01604 636633 One Gold Street, Northampton 01604 632548 79-80 High Street, Banbury 01295263540

Contemporary, traditional, informal and imaginative.

A blend of relaxed and formal styles is what you can expect from Andrew Cooper. 20 years of experience lets him make the most of any venue, guest list and weather. Entrust your photography to a seasoned professional with a proven portfolio.

Call - 07834 601561 andrewcooperphotographer.co.uk

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NIGEL & SHARON

27TH MAY 2018

RECEPTION VENUE: THE STANWICK HOTEL Stanwick Hotel has all the elements we were looking for in a venue including the ability to provide an outdoor wedding under the beautiful pavilion.

The grounds are highly maintained and create a fabulous setting and backdrop to the photos. The venue is self contained with spacious multiple reception areas including 2 bars giving great flexibility when planning a wedding. The main house is fantastic with ample bedrooms for the wedding party and guests and the main hotel has over 20 well decorated and designed bedrooms. We decided on afternoon tea for our wedding breakfast however the hotel can offer a varied menu of hot multiple course meals and can cater for special dietary requirements. The service was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble on our day.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: WHITE ON BLUE PHOTOGRAPHY Having seen Ailsa’s work many times before and having been photographed by her, we were confident she would capture and deliver wonderful photos.

Her experience in the industry and her understanding of photographing brides meant that she would capture the most perfect moments of the day. We trusted her completely and we highly recommend her.

DRESS: ICON BRIDAL Amy and Tracey are very passionate about delivering the dream dress. Very easy and relaxed atmosphere. Nothing too much trouble. Great selection of dresses and accessories and the dress was in stock. Made it very easy to buy on the first visit. The alterations were done by “Dress Alterations 4 U” who were recommended by Icon Bridal.

TOP TIP Most of our supp liers were found at th e wedding events so alway s worth paying them a vi sit.

HAIR & MAKE UP: DONNA FROM BEAUTY ANGELS After meeting Donna at a wedding event in 2017 and explaining what Sharon wanted to achieve with her hair and makeup, Donna understood immediately and could easily visualise the style and theme required.

Donna gave great advice on what was achievable with the length and style of hair and helped create the final vintage hair and makeup finish which was complemented with hair accessories supplied by designer “ Miss Clemmie”.

SUITS: VOW BRIDAL Great selection of suits and options. Easy collection service.

No pressure from the Vow team.

They listened to what I was looking for and found it for me.

FLOWERS:

BY ARRANGEMENT FLORIST Helena is an incredibly talented florist who can visualise your wedding, theme and the whole picture. We wanted a vintage theme wedding with vintage style displays and tea sets.

Helena was able to deliver it all. We explained the ideas we had and Helena developed and built on them delivering more than we could have imagined.

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THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT Getting married under the beautif ul outdoor pavilion

CAKE: HOCKLEYS CAKES After visiting a wedding event in 2017 and seeing a number of displays on the Hockleys stand, we found exactly what we were already looking for in the flesh. With a small change of flower designs on the cake, it was perfect. Great experience buying from this very well establish cake company. You will not be disappointed, they really were the icing on the cake!

EDITOR NOTE: Michael and Graham retired in November 2018 and we wish them all the very best.

ENTERTAINMENT: JAMIE DOCHERTY MAGICIAN Wow! Extremely talented magician and entertainer, Jamie is fantastic and your guests will be absolutely amazed!

TRANSPORT: BENTLEY FOR BRIDES The vehicle was supplied by John and we were delighted by the service. Although we did not travel to the venue, we wanted to have photos with a car and John was more than happy to supply the vehicle for what we wanted. John has a lovely selection of vehicles from modern to vintage so there is a vehicle for all.

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STATIONERY: The stationery was found online with art deco templates. Making our own was great fun.

DJ: ANT FOREMAN A-Teck are a very experienced disco and entertainment company who can offer many additional options.

WHO THEY USED: VENUE: The Stanwick Hotel thestanwickhotel.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY: White On Blue whiteonblue.net BRIDAL WEAR: Icon Bridal iconbridal.co.uk BRIDESMAIDS: Debenhams debenhams.com HAIR & MAKEUP: Beauty Angels bridal-hair-and-make-up.co.uk HAIR ACCESSORIES: Miss Clemmie missclemmie.co.uk MENSWEAR: Vow Bridal vowbridal.co.uk CAKES: Hockleys Cakes FLOWERS & VINTAGE TEA SETS: By Arrangement Florist byarrangement.org TRANSPORT: Bentley 4 Brides bentley4brides.co.uk ENTERTAINMENT: Jamie Docherty Magician fine-entertainments.com DJ: A-Teck (Ant Foreman) via Facebook LETTERS: Orson Events orsonevents.com THEMES/COLOUR SCHEMES: Vintage creams, art deco, afternoon tea, bunting, vintage tea sets.

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TOP TIP Try not to le t the pressure of the day ge t in the way of enjoying it – it’s over so quickly!

THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:

Walking out onto Rockingham’s terrace lawn as a newly married couple with Leicester Ceilidh duo playing, our friends and family around us, and red kites flying over the valley.

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Real weddings VENUE We knew we wanted to get married in the church in Rachel’s home town, St Edward’s Catholic Church, Kettering, and we were keen to hold the reception at a historical venue because we both have an interest in history (we are both lecturers in English literature from earlier historical periods). Rockingham Castle was the first (and only!) place we considered; as soon as we saw Walker’s House we knew it was right for us. The staff also laid on complimentary tours of the castle for our guests, many of whom share our love of history. We couldn’t fault the staff at Rockingham who were a great support in the lead-up to the big day. The highlight of everyone’s day, however, was being able to dance on the lawn outside Walker’s House while the sun was setting – it was a perfect end to a perfect day.

PHOTOGRAPHY We booked Chris after spending a lot of time looking at online portfolios for local wedding photographers.

We were attracted by Chris’s photos of real weddings – he’d caught all the couples he’d photographed really well and it was clear that he’d put his subjects at their ease. Chris arranged for us to meet for a pre-shoot at our venue, where we practised some flattering poses and made a plan for the wedding day photos so that we could spend as much time with our guests. On the day itself, Chris did a great job of organising our guests into group photos and was really flexible about timings. He also suggested that we do our first dance outside - it was one of the most memorable parts of our day, as was having our beautiful portrait taken in front of the castle as the sun went down.

DRESS I’d heard about Courtyard Bridal through recommendation and in magazines. I had researched dresses online before visiting and had my eye on one by Lillian West, but Bethan and Rhiannon suggested I try a few other dresses to make sure I wouldn’t regret my decision – I didn’t want a ‘princess’ dress because I’m not very tall, but they encouraged me to try one to make sure. The first time I visited I was really worried about having to undress in front of strangers, but after my first visit Bethan and Rhiannon weren’t strangers any more and became more like friends, excited to hear about plans for the wedding and help in any way they could.

WHO THEY USED: VENUE: Rockingham Castle rockinghamcastle.com PHOTOGRAPHY: Chris Teagles Photography christeaglesphotography.com BRIDAL WEAR: Courtyard Bridal Boutique courtyardbridalboutique.co.uk BRIDESMAIDS: Marks & Spencers marksandspencer.com HAIR & MAKEUP: Clare Kirk family friend MENSWEAR: Moss Bros moss.co.uk CAKE: Hockleys Cakes FLOWERS: Julia’s Flowers juliasflowers.co.uk TRANSPORT: VP Princess Wedding Cars vpprincessweddingcars.co.uk ENTERTAINMENT & DJ: via DG Music dgmusic.co.uk THEMES/COLOUR SCHEMES: vintage with books and woodland animals/ rodents popping up on the stationery/cake with colours purple, pink, and green

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Real weddings BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES Our bridesmaids lived far away from each other, and family and job commitments meant that it would be difficult for us all to be in the same place at once. The M&S dresses we picked were fantastic value for money, great quality, and could be worn strapless, with a halter neck, or with capped sleeves.

SUITS As with our bridesmaids, our two best men and close family lived far afield so we chose a menswear company with local branches. Moss Bros’ blue Ted Baker lounge suits suited the relaxed country wedding theme, and Michael at the Leicester branch spent a lot of time talking to us about options for ties and recommending that the groom wear something to make him ‘stand out’ – a good tip as blue suits are very popular!

FLOWERS Julia was fantastic to work with, bringing a portfolio of her work to our house and letting us pick colours/styles we liked.

In the end we went with vintage country wedding flowers roses, peonies, and woodland flowers for my bouquet and gypsophila balls for the bridesmaids.

STATIONERY I made all our invitations from scratch because I couldn’t see any to buy that I liked and thought we could save some money. I bought folded card and envelopes and printed the different parts on handmade paper I bought from a local stationery shop. I also made the table-plan myself – I bought seven books from a charity shop, attached them to a board, and pegged up table names and a lists of guests on the open pages.

SPECIAL MENTION Our wedding favours were bags of sugar mice (for the adults) and white chocolate mice for the children, all beautifully hand-tied by staff working at ‘The Shop’ in Kettering, a sweet shop which gives work opportunities for teenagers with special needs.

TRANSPORT As our wedding party was quite big, and needed to travel 20 minutes to the reception, we booked cars that held at least five people. VP had the perfect vehicles – Austin Princesses – which suited the country wedding theme and fitted everyone in. The drivers were lovely and gave us a glass of champagne as we left the church!

BRIDAL HAIR/MAKE UP We met Clare when she used to visit the house to do my late grandmother’s hair and she became a good friend. She did three hair trials in the months before the wedding experimenting with different ways of curling my ultra-thick hair – as a result my curls stayed in the whole day!

ENTERTAINMENT We booked a two-piece traditional music group to play for our drinks reception on the terrace lawn of Rockingham Castle looking out over the valley – it was magical! In the evening, DJ Paul played our favourite music and moved some of his equipment outside so that we could dance our first dance on the lawn – this certainly distracted everyone from our terrible dancing.

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Flowers

Once you’re flowers have been pressed, air-dried , or freeze-dried, the questio n is then what to do with your wedd ing flowers: Create a framed pie ce of art to hang on the wall

Add them through the pages of your wedding guest book or photo album Add fragrance and use as pot pourri Put into clear balls an d use for Christmas tree deco rations

You spent what felt like forever choosing a wedding florist and picking the flowers for your wedding day, so it seems a shame to only enjoy them for one day. There are ways to preserve your flowers yourself or use an expert for a truly lasting work of art.

PRESSING FLOWERS This is likely the most popular way as it is also the easiest. This is a fun way of preserving your bouquet which you can easily do yourself with a few heavy books!

DRYING OUT Another simple way to preserve your wedding bouquet is to let it air dry.

Gather up the stems and tie them tightly together, and hang the whole bouquet upside down in air dry. Check back on them in a couple of weeks and you’ll find your bouquet has dried completely.

FREEZE DRIED Freeze drying your bouquet will keep it whole and like the day it was dried!

A machine freezes your flowers as the complete bouquet and then dries them, maintaining the shape the bouquet was originally without having to reassemble it.

Silica gel preserves flowers true to their original form, and is another simple way to keep them perfectly intact.

PAINTED IN WATERCOLOURS While having your wedding bouquet painted is not preserving the actual flowers, it’s still a lovely way to preserve the bouquet. Commission a local artist to paint your bouquet and it can live on in your home forever.

RESIN SHAPES Having your flowers made into a globe, paper weight or a piece of jewellery is becoming very popular with brides.

Your flowers are immortalised perfectly forever, and can be easily displayed. You need to send your flowers off as soon as possible after your wedding, so they can be preserved in the freshest conditions, but it can be done up to 10 days after the event.

SILICA GEL Yes, as in the little packs which fall out of new handbags! This is another one you can do yourself as silica gel can be purchased from craft shops or online, and works by drawing moisture from the flowers.

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VENUE We chose Dodford Manor for our wedding venue, and to be honest it was an easy choice! It was the first venue we went to have a look at and we knew when we pulled into the entrance, overlooking the rolling countryside, that it would be the venue for us! The Barns continued to overwhelm with the stunning oak beams, vaulted ceilings and a gorgeous external courtyard, perfect for a summer wedding! Once we had decided on Dodford Manor for our big day they invited us to an open day where we had a four course, sit down meal in the beautiful barn.

MAKEUP My makeup was done by Lucy McDonald Makeup who is by far the best makeup artist I have ever dealt with and will continue to use her for any occasion!

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VENUE DECOR At the open day/tasting, we had the opportunity to meet a selection of hand picked suppliers where we came across Beaulicious. Beaulicious made our venue even more stunning and decorated exactly how we had hoped. They provided fairy lights, table decorations, chair swagging, candles, lanterns and flowers for our centerpieces.

PHOTOGRAPHY Ben captured our day perfectly! We met Ben at a Silverlinings wedding fair and we got on straight away. He listened to exactly what we wanted and we have so many photos that we will cherish for a lifetime! Ben worked solidly all day capturing every smile, every tear and every moment. He blended in so well with our wedding party and got some amazing natural shots.

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FLOWERS My gorgeous bouquet was created by the talented Jessica Mary Flowers in Market Harborough. We tried to keep the spend on flowers down and Jessica worked hard to ensure I had a gorgeous bouquet, sourcing the whitest flowers she could find whilst sticking within our budget. She also incorporated a beautiful photo of my late Grandfather on his wedding day into my bouquet so that he could walk me down the aisle as I had always planned. A heartwarming, tear jerking moment that I will cherish forever.

STATIONERY Luckily I have the benefit of having an incredibly talented Maid of Honour who designed and created all of our stationary. I am trying to convince her to open an Etsy shop so watch out for Ellis Jeacock Design!

BRIDAL WEAR My dress was bought from Donna Salado and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Not only did they have an amazing selection of dresses, their knowledge and professionalism was incredible.

VIDEOGRAPHY We also hired an amazing videographer who compiled our whole day into a ten minute video that we have watched endless times!

MAGICIAN For our entertainment we had a fantastic magician called Will Gray.

Will performed a selection of different hand tricks throughout our drinks reception and had the crowd on the tips of their toes throughout his set! Not only a fantastic magician but a phenomenal entertainer, an approachable personal and I would recommend to anyone!

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Brampton Grange Old world charm meets contemporary, with our stunning converted barns & elegant & romantic English Country House, all set in 25 acres of lavish countryside.

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True cost of food & drink FOOD AND DRINK ARE A MAJOR PART OF THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE (NO ONE WANTS HANGRY GUESTS!), SO IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT YOU’LL SPEND A BIG AMOUNT OF YOUR TOTAL BUDGET ON YOUR WEDDING CATERING. According to Bridebook, the average wedding food and drink cost is £5,862.

The report also shows 33% spent more on food and drink than budgeted for, which suggests there is a lack of understanding on how much this costs.

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find your caterer immediately after you book your venue. Wedding fairs are a great place to meet caterers as you can usually try small bites. Most caterers will offer a private or group tasting session which is usually chargeable but deducted if you book; so only use the tasting to make your final decision!

Catering

The cost of catering Your wedding catering may be provided by your wedding venue, or you may need to hire an outside caterer. Reading a wedding catering contract can be a bit confusing, but in general, your wedding catering cost will be priced on a “per person” basis. A standard wedding catering package includes the following: Food: You’re paying for the actual food that your guests will eat which actually makes up a surprisingly small amount of the per head cost. Remember that locally sourced produce and seasonal food will cost less than food that would have to be sourced from elsewhere.

Staffing: From your event manager to chefs, waiters to bartenders, there are lot of staff that will go into making your wedding day a success. Work with your caterer to make sure that you have enough people on hand to ensure a smooth reception.

Questions for your caterer How much flexibility do we have in terms of our menu options?

What service styles do you offer?

Can you handle allergies and dietary restrictions?

Do you have an alcohol license?

How do menu tastings work?

Can you provide other supplier meals?

Equipment: Outside caterers will normally need to use hired in dishes, glassware, table linen, utensils, and more.

A marquee wedding will have to have a mobile kitchen set up in the catering tent.

HOW CAN YOU SAVE MONEY ON WEDDING FOOD AND DRINKS?

Additional fees: Be sure to read your contract carefully to make sure you understand your wedding catering cost.

Check for ‘plus VAT’ as many caterers will quote ‘ex VAT’ missing that could add an unexpected 20% to your bill.

- Skip a starter and serve canapes instead. Often more appreciated as guests are hungry, the cost should be less than serving 3 courses.

STYLES OF WEDDING BREAKFAST FOOD When determining your wedding food cost, how you’re planning on serving the meal can reflect on the price per head: Plated: Otherwise known as a sit-down meal, your guests will be served their meal at their table by the waiting staff.

There may be a single option or several options, which your guests can either order in advance (usually on their RSVP card) or on the day.

Buffet or BBQ: For a more casual serving style, guests serve themselves from a buffet station or a BBQ. Platters: Servers provide large platters of food to reception tables, and guests serve themselves. A fun alternative is to invite a guest from each table to act as ‘chef’ to carve a big joint of meat for each guest!

Bowl food: A more modern service style, food is served as small bowls of food, eaten with a fork alongside canapes or small ‘bites’. This allows guests to walk around, and mix and mingle during the reception instead of sitting at their tables.

THE BUDGET OPTION Most of the time, a wedding breakfast buffet or BBQ is indeed less expensive than a plated dinner. While you’ll pay less in staffing and hire equipment for a buffet-style meal, you’ll need more food since guests are serving themselves.

To keep your buffet budget-friendly, avoid serving costly foods buffet-style or have staff on hand to serve, helping to keep the portions under control.

-U se your cake for pudding.

Most wedding cakes are wasted after they are cut in the evening, so cut it before guests are seated for the wedding breakfast and serve it with berries and cream.

-F or a more informal wedding, have speeches before everyone is seated which saves on serving a fresh glass of bubbles.

-S erving the wedding breakfast later in the day reduces the need for evening catering.

- Have a Cheese Cake instead of a traditional cake and use it in the evening as a snack served with port.

-H ave an accurate number of guests when you talk to caterers as the per head cost can alter, up or down, depending on the number of guests you have.

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The cost of alcohol When choosing your alcohol you need to keep two things in mind: corkage fees and the types of alcohol that you want to serve. Corkage fees can be expensive so any savings made by popping over to France can be negligible against the price of the house wines from your venue. But if you have a special bottle of Champagne that has a particular significance to you both, the corkage fees can be insignificant.

The kind of alcohol you serve also affects the price. Although a bottle of spirits will cost more than a bottle of wine, it will also serve more drinks, so cater to your audience when deciding what to get! You can save a lot of money by looking into the alcohol you’re serving at your wedding.

WEDDING BAR OPTIONS Depending on your guests’ preferences and your budget, there are several different ways that you can serve alcohol at your wedding.

Open bar: A full open bar provides a variety of wines, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.

The wedding hosts pay for the entire bar.

Limited open bar: If you’re on a tighter budget, a limited bar may be a worthwhile option. This bar provides wine and beer (and perhaps a single type of spirit), as well as non-alcoholic beverages. It is common in the UK for the couple to pay for drinks up to the end of the wedding breakfast.

Cash bar: Guests pay for their own alcohol.

For budget friendly packages, choose ‘watered-down’ reception drink like Bucks Fizz or Pimms, then a Cava or Prosecco for the toast.

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Most venues and outside bar companies will offer a package for the reception drinks to include a drink (or ‘unlimited’ drinks) through the drinks reception, a bottle of wine for the meal and a glass of bubbles for a toast.

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with Ali from Cariad Personal Ceremonies The focus on weddings and ceremonies have been of prominent interest recently with talks of the government intervening with changes in the Registration Law, taking away current restrictions for the licensing of more “open spaces”, giving couples more choices and flexibility on where ceremonies are able to legally take place.

All good news and a step in the right direction for choice. But are you aware that by using the services of a celebrant, there has always been more choices of where you hold your ceremony, no restriction on timings, no restriction on content?

Let us all work ck together to put ba the the importance of ceremony into your wedding day.

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Let me share the refreshing comparison journey with you, with what a celebrant can offer First, a meeting is arranged with both of you, to give you the opportunity to talk about your love story and journey so far and finding out all about YOU. It even doesn’t matter that you haven’t chosen your venue yet. We can help with discussions around where you would like to hold your ceremony and sharing with you all the options - this is YOUR CHOICE. Perhaps you fell in love with a venue but disliked the room that was licensed? So let’s revisit - are there other areas in that venue - conservatory / gardens / stairwells - that are open for you to consider?

Planning

Over the time of your planning - whether it’s just 3 months or 2 years - your celebrant will be there for you, keeping in touch and adding wording to your own personalised ceremony.

They’ll take on board your own dreams while bringing lots of fresh ideas to the table. You have chosen carefully all your loved ones to witness and celebrate with you, so involve them in the ceremony, giving them great memories too. Each ceremony is unique, so your guests will not have experienced anything like it before. Make sure there is an ample supply of tissues because your ceremony will create many tears - tears of joy, love and happiness!

Because there are no time limits to your ceremony, there are a great number of additions that can create that “extra special touch”... there really are no limitations!!

Music is the food of LOVE and you would be encouraged to make your choices of music – as many as you would like to have throughout the ceremony. Let’s set the scene...maybe getting all your guests warmed up in a sing song, then choosing a separate song for your bridesmaids’ entrance, and having your own entrance to your own special piece and exiting dancing back down the aisle!

- Sharing a cocktail mixed especially for you

- Unity in Glass - Sand ceremony - A wishing tree - “Tying the knot” in the form of handfasting - The quirkiness of “Jumping the broom” - Having your favorite animal deliver your rings -A religious blessing of the rings, a hymn and prayers - A toast of bubbly with your guests As the time gets closer to your chosen date the level of stress and anxiety, excitement and nerves naturally start to kick in. Having a celebrant working alongside you means a huge level of that stress is taken away with someone to answer your questions and queries along the way.

Ali Fleming, Cariad Personal Ceremonies, an award winning Celebrant and Ceremony Designer, with over 15 years industry experience.

Available for writing, designing and delivering your personalised and bespoke ceremony, any place, any time, in the UK and Europe.

Free initial consultation

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OF NORTHAMPTON TOP TIPS WHEN CHOOSI A WEDDING CANG R? Go and see the car!

Check if they have we dding car hire insurance (diffe rent from standard insurance ) Make sure they have contingency plan sho a uld the car break down

We talk to John about his love of cars...

How and when did you get into wedding cars?

I have always had a passion for classic cars, including building and modifying them. In 2003, whilst operating JTS Limousines (American limousines), I heard a local car business was winding up. From them, I bought the 1935 Rolls Royce Landaulette, a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, and a Daimler limousine. I soon started taking bookings for weddings alongside the American limos.

A couple of years later whilst doing a wedding in my 1937 Austin Goodwood Hot Rod (the groom wanted something ‘different’!), the main wedding car was the very same 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud my wife and I used when we were married in 1995! I convinced the owner to part with it, so now I was operating 2 American stretch limousines and 5 wedding cars.

In 2007, I was asked by a couple for two Daimler limousines; I only had one so I asked Colin Daniels, then of Bridal Carriages of Northampton, if he would kindly supply the second.

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We got talking and I purchased a 1974 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible, the 1950 Jaguar MK5, another Daimler DS420 limousine and a Jaguar XJ6 over a period of 10 months, so the wedding bookings could be completed by him.

I basically purchased the business, so became Bridal Carriages of Northamptonshire operating 11 wedding cars.

So here we are 15 years later with a showroom and a bigger fleet, successfully providing a premier bespoke wedding day transport service - in my eyes second to none in this area.

Tell us more about your amazing showroom?

I hear you filled your pool in!

Our house had a inside swimming pool but as we barely used it Amanda suggested we cover the pool with a mezzanine floor and convert it in such a way that it could be changed back if we ever moved. Doing a lot of work myself along with friends and family, we could finally move the fleet of cars in. I also have a workshop so most of the maintenance can be done onsite.

Spotlight AUSTIN GOODWOOD HOT ROD

I bet some of your cars have a history behind them...

I’m an avid hot rod nut and have owned this since 2001.

After 17 years and many hours in the garage (including adding a supercharger to the 5700cc engine) has resulted in what you see today!

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ROLLS ROYCE SILVER WRAITH Built for Major Horace Dodge of Windsor in 1955 who owned the car for 4 years and then owned by the Right Honorable Earl of Woolton, part of Churchill’s cabinet.

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1935 ROLLS ROYCE LANDAULETTE Originally built for the world’s second richest man, the Maharaja of Baroda, once the ruler of one of India’s most powerful princely states. It has been paraded in front of the Queen as part of her Golden Wedding Anniversary at Windsor Castle in 2002. It has been around the world: India, South Africa, America, and now Thrapston.

1950 JAGUAR MK5 A rare Jaguar indeed as they were only produced between 1949 - 1951; this one was totally restored in 1986.

What do you love most about working in the wedding industry?

It is quite a unique industry as the businesses are mainly all cottage industries who provide, like myself, a very personal service. Driving on the wedding is lovely; everybody is enjoying themselves and there is such a happy atmosphere.

All of my chauffeurs are friendly and helpful. I do get a sense of pride knowing I’m chauffeuring couples on the happiest day of their lives.

1968 JAGUAR 420 One of the last built, I purchased it as an abandoned project and it sat in a garage for 6 years before I restored it in 2008.

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John & Amanda Sarrington invite you to visit them in Thrapston to view their fantastic 10 wedding car fleet which could whisk you off on your way of dreams.

For further information or to arrange a viewing appointment call John or Amanda Sarrington on 01832 735162 or 0778 777 0971

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Dates for yo ur diary Events in a B ox

Wedding Fair Rothwell Sunday, February 24, 2019 11am - 1:30pm Bridge Street/ Market Hill, NN14 6BW Rothwell

ABINGTON PARK MUSEUM Wedding Fair Sunday 3rd March, 2019 5.30pm - 8.00pm Abington Park Museum Northampton NN15LW

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WHATELY HALL Wedding Fair Sunday, April 7th, 2019 12pm – 2:30pm 17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury OX16 0AN

CHICHELEY HALL

Marquee Wedding Showcase Sunday March 10th, 2019 11am - 1.30pm (times to be confirmed)

Spring Wedding Fair Sunday, 28th April, 2019 12pm – 3:00pm

The Swan Braybrooke Market Harborough

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Wedding Fair Sunday, March 10th, 2019 12pm – 2:30pm

Wedding Fair Sunday, May 5th, 2019 11:30am – 2:30pm

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RECTORY FARM WAPPENHAM

Wedding Showcase Sunday, March 17th, 2019 11:30am – 2:00pm

Wedding Fair Sunday, May 19th, 2019 11:30am – 2:30pm

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Litchborough, Northamptonshire NN12 8JQN

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EVENING WEDDING FAIR

Grendon Lakes Sunday, March 24th, 2019 11:30am – 2:30pm

Grendon Lakes Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 6:30am – 9pm

Main Rd, Grendon, Northampton NN7 1JW

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To pre register www.eventsinabox.org.uk Free gift bags and welcome drink for the first 50 pre-registered brides or grooms.

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DAYCATIONS WHICH HONEYMOON SUITS YOU?

Whilst this sounds great in theory, planning a honeymoon these days can be overwhelming. With the help of Rob Gower from Dragonfly Traveller, we look at the latest honeymoon trends…

Once upon a time, part of planning a wedding was booking a two-week package holiday to somewhere in Europe or the Canary Islands for a honeymoon straight after the big day.

Nowadays we are used to people showing personality and creativity when it comes to wedding planning with wedding cakes made of cheese, flash mob-style first dances and inventive table favours and pop-up photo booths. Now, it would seem that has extended to honeymoons.

Rob says: “We have seen a growing trend for building bespoke honeymoons for couples. Twoweek package holidays have been replaced with month-long multi-centre holidays where you can travel to more than one destination, staying for a few days or weeks at a time. Mini-moons that last a couple of days, and daycations have also emerged as an alternative for busy newly married couples, typically young professionals who can’t take too long off work and opt to take a longer holiday at a later date.”

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These latest trends have been led by celebrities including BBC Radio One DJ Greg James who took a Friday off from his radio show to get married and then took his new wife for a daycation at the zoo before heading back into work again on Monday morning. And earlier this year, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle opted for a mini-moon after their wedding, going to a castle in Ireland for a one-night stay so they could still honour their royal commitments.

Other modern honeymoon alternatives include memorable experiences, such as touring holidays on bicycles or motorbikes, visiting vineyards or climbing mountains.

“Seeing such a shift in honeymoon types is a good thing in my opinion. In my day job, I work as a travel PA, helping my clients to create trips of all kinds from business trips to weddings abroad and, of course, honeymoons. To be able to get to know a couple, their circumstances and work commitments and their dreams and aspirations, likes and dislikes means we can create a honeymoon that’s perfect for them and is not just a case of ticking off a job on the wedding planning list.”

Honeymoons

“ Planning a wedding can be stressful.

Having something to really look forward to and get excited about can help get you through.”

HERE ARE ROB’S TOP ALTERNATIVES TO A TRADITIONAL HONEYMOON: 1. H otels with spas are the perfect place for a mini-moon of one or two nights. You can start with a day of using the facilities such as swimming pool, sauna and steam room followed by getting dressed up for a romantic dinner in the restaurant before staying overnight.

To make things more romantic, you can always ask for a bottle of champagne and chocolates to be waiting for you in the room as an after-dinner treat. You can also sign up to a hotel loyalty scheme and receive upgrades and complementary stays. These can then be used for anniversaries further down the line.

2. F or daycations, there are some great days out to be had in the UK. Places like London, the Scottish Highlands, York, Cotswold and Bath are filled with plenty of culture, history and great eateries. If you look around, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what is on your doorstep.

3. W hy not try a multi-centre holiday which enables you to visit complementary or contrasting destinations to create your own unique experience in the space of one trip, for example a luxurious beach holiday in the Maldives with a shopping stop-off in dazzling Dubai.

Or a stay in busy Bangkok followed by the paradise of a beach resort in Thailand.

4. I f you’re planning the trip of a lifetime, the US has endless possibilities. You could spend a few nights in lively Las Vegas and then chill out in Los Angeles or Mexico. Or drive down the legendary Route 66 in a classic car, starting in Chicago and ending in Los Angeles passing through Springfield, St. Louis, Branson, Oklahoma, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon National Park and Las Vegas.

5. H eritage return has also become a very popular wedding trend in recent years. This type of wedding is when a couple returns to the land of ancestry for one or both the partners.

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