That’s correct - you heard it right! This amazing of fer includes... A dedicated wedding co-ordinator Red carpet on arrival Room hire for civil ceremony Wedding breakfast for 50 guests Glass of house wine with the wedding breakfast • White linen and napkins
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• Cake stand & knife • Duty manager to help on the day • Evening reception for 100 guests • Resident DJ • Bridal suite for the bride & groom plus full Yorkshire breakfast • See our website for pictures
Book for January & February 2011 and receive 10 x complimentary bedrooms with breakfast!
What more can we say other than give us a call before we get booked up!
NETTLETON HILL ROAD SCAPEGOAT HILL • HUDDERSFIELD HD7 4NH • Tel: 01484 642368 www.thedeckersgroup.com This offer is only available for weddings taking place from 1st of January 2011 until 22nd May 2011. This offer is not available in conjunction with other offers. Any extras required outside the package will be charged at the full rate as per our standard wedding brochure prices. This offer is not available to existing bookings.
Wednesday, October 6th 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Wedding & Function Fayre
Greenfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3XF
01484 850205
4-star guest accommodation
www.the-huntsman-inn.com
A beautiful country house estate with lovely gardens, marquee, luxurious bedrooms, Civil Ceremony license, exclusive use, this is the ultimate in private entertaining - making your wedding truly unique!
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• Fantastic Package Prices available for in house weddings 2010 and 2011 • All rooms licenced for Civil Ceremonies • Outside Catering also available
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Visit our website on www.bertiescatering.com
HATS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Hand-made hats and fascinators made to order Range of hats also in stock Flat Caps Vouchers available • Dents Leather Gloves • Closed Monday
• Mens
• Gift
55b North Road, Kirkburton HD8 0RH Tel: 01484 607689 • Mob: 07739 197120
10,000 people in the area will be planning a wedding in the next 12 months. The next issue of Confetti will be in the Huddersfield Daily Examiner Tuesday 8th December For Further information or to advertise in the next Confetti please contact 01484 437746
Dress to impress from Carl Stuart
Carl Stuart
Gentlemens Bespoke Tailor made to measure specialists
• High class tailoring • Excellent made to measure service • Weddings and evening wear • Suit hire for all occastions • Full range of clothing and accessories • ‘Made in England’
7 Cloth Hall Street, Huddersfield HD1 2DX Tel: 01484 531498
Head office 29/31 Dale Street Ossett WF5 9DE Tel 01924 263931
Marsden Mechanics Hall Peel Street, Marsden Huddersfield HD7 6BW
01484 844587
info@marsdenmechanics.co.uk www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk
The Ideal Venue... •ForCivilWeddingsorPartnerships •FullyLicensed •Seatsupto150people
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Crow Hill at Marsden
Greenhead Masonic Hall
Huddersfield Proudly Opens It’s Doors For Wedding Reception & Functions Following a £150,000 refurbishment this centrally located venue boasts a superb ballroom, banqueting room & lounge bar. Plus car park with CCTV. No Public Rooms, Privacy Assured www.greenheadhall.com
For Early Appointments & Brochure Contact Michelle on 01484 423364
Gert’s Florist unusual, or traditional, but always beautiful wedding flowers for your special day
1 Church Street, Honley 01484 663343 www.gertsflorist.co.uk
Picture this: A host of perfect photographs H
AVING treasured memories of your big day is one of the most important legacies of any wedding, and choosing the right photographer is absolutely crucial. Everyone is different, and what one person wants from their photographer may be completely different to someone else, so be prepared to really do your homework and don’t settle for anything less than what’s perfect for you. How should you choose your wedding photographer? In a nutshell, you need to find a photographer who is going to capture the day exactly how you and the groom want it to look. Think about the style of your wedding, and make sure your photographer complements it. Most photographers have their own websites now, so do some research and check out their photo galleries to get an idea of their style. Look out for tell-tale signs, like whether the pictures are nice and clear. Are the group photographs nicely composed? Do people look natural? Do the pictures make you smile? Have they captured the moment successfully? Has every detail in the picture been taken into account? You don’t need to be a professional photographer to be able to recognise the hallmarks of a good picture, and with practice you’ll be looking at photographs with a professional eye! There are a number of different styles of wedding photography, ranging from traditional, posed pictures right through to more natural, reportage-style shots. Both have their own appeal but, rather than committing to one particular type of picture, you could be better advised to find a photographer who offers a combination of both traditional and the more modern type of images. Remember the quality of your wedding pictures isn’t just down to the photographer. You need to work together to produce the perfect selection of shots from your big day. So listen carefully to direction from your photographer and try and help him or her out if they are struggling to get everyone lined up for group photos. It might be worth telling guests they can have some time at the end to take their own shots so the photographer can get on with taking the pictures he wants without everyone getting in the way. (And
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FUN: Follow intructions from your photographer and you should get some beautiful shots remember time is money as well, so there is no point in unnecessarily keeping the photographer there!) Top tips: Book early. All the best photographers get booked up fast, so if you want your first choice, you need to get in there early. Search the internet for potential photographers to make sure there aren’t any disappointed brides writing angry blogs about being let down. Ask around and see which photographers are highly thought of. Personal recommendation is the best form of advertisement for any photographer, so use this to your advantage. Make sure you get a written contract so you know exactly what you are getting for your money and then, if the worst does happen, you have got proof of what the photographer promised to deliver. A nice quirky touch to your wedding is to give your guests disposable cameras. Even the best photographer can’t be everywhere at once, and you often get some really nice, natural pictures when you least expect them!
Karen Walton Photography
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Tel: 01484 719 251
www.joscakes.net
jos.cakes@ntlworld.com
07908 517595
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see our website for more details and to view our work www.wedding-photographer-yorkshire.com
Your wedding is very special, whether big or small, civil or a grand church wedding From capturing Bridal preparation to the first dance producing superb, timeless, inspired images for your to treasure forever.
Make an entrance and arrive in style H
OW you arrive at your wedding will set the tone for the day, so you need to make sure you get it right and travel in style. After all, it’s the most important day of your life, so you don’t want to be turning up in an old banger! Take into account the overall style of your wedding when deciding on what form of transport to use. If you are planning a truly traditional affair, then think about a classic car or even a horse and carriage, whereas if you are opting for a more contemporary theme for your wedding then you can really go for it with a fabulous limousine or, for something completely different, how about arriving in a VW camper van? The possibilities are endless and the only limits are your own imagination. You should take a number of factors into account when deciding on what style of transport to choose. Believe it or not, the time of year can be an issue. For example, if you are getting married in the middle of winter, then it might not be such a good idea to go for a horse-drawn
carriage, unless you want your ‘something blue’ to be you with hypothermia! Also, you need to take into account how many people you want to travel in the wedding car. Classic cars can often only sit two people comfortably (and, depending on how big your dress is) this might also take up more room than usual, so you should factor this in and book additional cars for other family members and even your bridesmaids. You should also think about your photographs. A white or cream car could pale into insignificance next to a white or ivory dress, so for maximum impact, why not go for a deep red, a silver grey or a black vehicle? It is worth thinking about any extras you may want to include. Depending on how far you have to travel, you might want your chauffeur service to supply a glass of champagne en route to calm any last-minute nerves. Or you might want to decorate or accessorise the car with coloured ribbons and flowers to match your wedding colours. Whatever it is, make sure that you plan a grand entrance guaranteed to be remembered!
Travel in style with Cartwright Cars
Make sure you arrive at your wedding in style with the following top tips: * Think about the overall theme of your wedding and select your transport accordingly * Take into account the time of year so whatever mode of transport you choose is appropriate * Allow for how many people are going to be travelling in the vehicle and remember to allow extra space for your dress!
* Factor in what your transport will look like on pictures - you might want a contrast with the white of your dress so think about a darker colour for the car or carriage * Talk to your chosen provider about any optional extras such as complimentary champagne and whether you can accessorise the car to add a truly personally touch
15 cars to choose from visit our website for information and photographs of all our cars
Tel: 01484 428 709 or 07850 784 200
www.cartwrightscars.co.uk