Confetti autumn 2013 edition

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AUTUMN 2013 EDITION

Here comes the bride... Our pick of the area’s wedding specialists, guaranteed to ensure your big day is extra special FREE WITH

Stunning Venues • Jewellery and Accessories • Bridal Gowns • Wedding Cars • Photographers... and much more

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Let’s shop! What to wear and what gift to buy - these are two of the first thoughts for anyone invited to a wedding. SHOPPING FOR A WEDDING OUTFIT The first dilemma for any wedding guest is what outfit to wear. Usually, an invitation to a wedding means a new outfit although sometimes a man can wear an existing suit and jazz it up with a new tie, shoes etc. For a woman however, a wedding is a great excuse to splash out on a new outfit and matching accessories. There are however certain things to consider before you hit the shops. *Don’t choose any outfit that will clash with the bride - white or ivory is usually a `no no’ as this will clash with the bride’s wedding dress. *Similarly don’t choose a black outfit as this is a celebration and not a funeral. *For this special celebration, the best advice is to take a look at a specialist occasionwear shop which will have colours and styles galore. It’s always worth checking the overall colour

theme of the wedding as well to avoid a clash with bridesmaids or flowers, and lend up looking like part of the decorations. *For a spring or summer wedding a paler colour is often popular with favourites including taupe or coffee, lilac, mint or a light blue. Floral

SHOPPING FOR A GIFT WHEN it comes to buying a wedding gift, the possibilities are endless. Traditionally couples had a wedding present list and kettles, toasters, towels etc were the practical and useful gifts that everyone used

“Don’t choose any outfit that will clash with the bride - white or ivory is usually a `no no’ as this will clash with the bride’s wedding dress. “ dresses are a good choice for summer to team with a matching solid colour jacket or shrug. *For an autumn or winter wedding, a richer and warmer colour is a good choice as it ties in well with the cooler feel of the season.

to buy. Today the situation is complicated by the fact that many couples have already lived together for several years before the wedding and have already furnished and equipped their first

home, meaning that household appliances like kettles and toasters are already in place. Another complication with second marriages is that a couple will often have had two homes and then combined all their household belongings together into one new marital home. This means they already have two of everything and certainly don’t need any more. One of the most popular `gift ideas’ at the moment is simply money. By receiving monetary gifts, the couple can then put all this together to enable them to buy one large gift. Any couple getting married will be just as grateful for a monetary gift - although the giver might not feel they have given anything special or unique. Some couples, who are still setting up their first home, go down the traditional route of having a wedding gift list and often place it with a department store on the website. Wedding guests can then go on-line and tick off the gift item they have purchased.

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Contents AUTUMN 2013 EDITION

Here comes the bride... Our pick of the area’s wedding specialists, guaranteed to ensure your big day is extra special FREE WITH

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Gifts & Outfits Little surprises Photography Wedding fairs Younger guests Wedding stationery

Introduction WELCOME to the Autumn edition of the Examiner’s special Confetti wedding supplement.

advice to choose the photographer, the flowers, taxis, your venue and much more. Take a look at this supplement for information about local suppliers and wedding specialists.

As you plan your wedding, you will need help and

Whether your wedding is going to be a big lavish

occasion or a smaller, more intimate event, you will still need to plan early to make sure your day goes without a hitch. Read on and find the answers to all of your wedding day questions.

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EDITOR Mark Burrow 0161 211 2448 mark.burrow @trinitymirror.com

STAFF WRITER Susan Hampshire 01484 437739 susan.hampshire@ examiner.co.uk

ART DIRECTOR Spencer Rowbotham 0161 211 2578 spencer.rowbotham @trinitymirror.com

DESIGNERS Natalie Smith Neil Ashton

ADVERTISING SALES Diane Briggs 01484 437746 diane.briggs@ examiner.co.uk

Confetti is published by the Huddersfield Examinder. Copyright of editorial contents held by Trinity Mirror. Reproduction in part or in whole is forbidden save with the express permission of the publishers. It is not our intention to print any matter that discriminates on the grounds of race, sex, sexuality or disability. The magazine is printed by Mirror Colour Printers (Oldham) Ltd. Advertisements are accepted according to our terms and conditions.

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There’s more to modern wedding photography than lining up the relatives and snapping their smiles

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Some unusual finishing touches for the big day...

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Getting hitched? Do your research at a wedding fair

How to keep the kids entertained at your wedding...

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A wedding collection of beautiful rings just for you... JPB Jewellery is an independent company of designers and makers of fine jewellery, self contained and complete with its own workshop. The company founded in 1977 has successfully grown due to its reputation for selling quality jewellery and exceeding customer expectations. JPB Jewellery has a skilled and experienced team of jewellers whose creativity and talent goes towards producing unique designs and exquisite craftsmanship. Diamonds are selected by the company's professional buyers from sources around the

world ensuring the highest quality stones. Trust in the friendly staff to offer help and advice when choosing your jewellery. Couples can choose from a collection of classic style bands, beautiful diamond set wedding rings, vintage inspired designs, eternities, shaped wedding bands and men’s styles. For a personal touch, a range of wedding ring finishes are available for you to choose from at JPB Jewellery. Every piece is made by a highly skilled team of craftsmen and produced to the highest quality.

“Every piece is made by a highly skilled team of craftsmen’’ www.jpbjewellery.co.uk

Beautiful Wedding Rings in Gold, White Gold, Palladium & Platinum

Let us help you create and design a unique piece of jewellery for you

3A Half Moon Street, Huddesfield • Telephone: 01484 534885 • www.jpbjewellery.co.uk

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Best Kept Secret In Huddersfield CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve set the date and now you’re looking forward to the happiest day of your life. There will be so much to do and arrange but this is where we can help. From the moment you arrive with your enquiry, our dedicated wedding co-ordinator will be available to help and advise you with your special day, helping you decide on the best room layout, menus, timings and entertainment.

Set in a beautiful, picturesque and relaxed setting, the Waterloo Suite makes a wonderful wedding venue, with its high beamed ceiling creating a truly idyllic room for the more lavish occasions to a more intimate affair. Gardens full of character plus the balcony with its panoramic views offer a stunning backdrop for your wedding photographs. The hotel’s experienced hospitality staff guarantee quality food and service, whether

you opt for a traditional sit-down meal, informal buffet, barbecue, hog roast or something more unusual. Everything is flexible and the team are there to ensure you have the day you have always wished for. The Wedding Venue has the views and facilities to rival - and even better - other venues. Don’t believe us? Then arrange a tour round and the team will be only too pleased to show you the best kept secret in Huddersfield.

“Set in a beautiful, picturesque and relaxed setting, the Waterloo Suite makes a wonderful wedding venue’’

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Fancy something out of the ordinary? TODAY many brides and grooms opt for the unusual at their wedding reception. Gone are the days of just a traditional sit-down meal followed by pieces of wedding cake for all the guests. There are loads of businesses who provide a special wedding service such as an ice cream stall, pick n mix sweet counter for both young and old to enjoy, a candy floss machine - the list goes on.

“Following this the king proclaimed sweeps to be good luck charms and should always be treated with respect” So when you’re organising your wedding reception, consider whether there are many children at the celebrations, and then think about having ice creams or sweets - your younger guests are sure to be delighted. Older guests will probably be queuing up for their pick n mix favourites or ice creams as well.

warm meal like pie and peas or a sop supper instead of a conventional buffet for their evening party guests. Alongside the food, entertainment has become big business at local weddings and some couples enlist the services of street performers like stilt walkers, jugglers or artists doing cameo silhouettes. Of course it was always traditionally viewed as good luck to have a chimney sweep in attendance at a wedding. This is supposed to bring good luck and brides still sometimes try and honour this tradition. There are even some chimney sweeps who advertise their services as a good luck charm for weddings. The tradition is believed to have started about 200 years ago when a London chimney sweep saved the life of King George 111 by saving the king’s out of control horses and carriage. Following this the king proclaimed sweeps to be good luck charms and should always be treated with respect. The folklore of inviting a chimney sweep to a wedding includes kissing the bride for good luck.

Instead of having a traditional three-course meal, some couples organise different eating options such as a hog roast, fish and chips or afternoon/high tea. Some couples prefer a

Let Durker Roods Hotel help organise your perfect day THE team at Durker Roods Hotel realises every wedding or civil partnership is individual and what a huge task it is to create your dream day.

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That’s why the dedicated wedding coordinator will be on hand to help you create the perfect day from the initial meeting right through to the wedding day. You will be guided through the process, provided with local contacts, ideas on decoration and table layout and advised on welcome drinks to late night snacks. Durker Roods also offers a complete wedding package for your convenience and most of all you will be assured that you get the perfect day of your dreams. The hotel has elegant and stylish function rooms to suit all your requirements, featuring beautiful chandeliers, hardwood floors and ornate fireplaces. There are also 30 en-suite bedrooms at a discounted rate for wedding guests which means the hotel has all the facilities to make your dreams come true!

“You will be assured that you get the perfect day of your dreams” Set amongst elegant mature gardens and close to Huddersfield centre and the Yorkshire Dales, the Durker Roods Hotel not only boasts a building full of history but offers the perfect

Our Wedding packages are designed to suit all budgets and start from as little as £2014. backdrop of beautiful surroundings and gardens to capture those lifelong memories. The hotel is now an approved venue for civil ceremonies providing the perfect alternative to a registry office or traditional church, with only one wedding at a time. The day will run seamlessly through from ceremony to wedding breakfast right through to the evening reception. The Durker Roods Hotel is widely renowned for its excellent cuisine, using local produce in the majority of dishes. The Head Chef and his team have created an extensive choice of menus for wedding breakfasts coupled with a wideranging and inexpensive wine list, thus allowing you to tailor every aspect of your special day. Together with fantastic service and a friendly atmosphere, the team at Durker Roods Hotel is sure you and all your guests will be delighted.

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10% DISCOUNT For all weddings in 2014 (subject to availability) quoting ref: CONFETTI0913. Please contact us for details and to have a look round our beautiful venue.

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The perfect wedding venue in Huddersfield WITH your wedding reception at the Huddersfield Masonic Hall, you will have a fabulous venue to entertain all your guests. We have a beautiful ballroom in which to celebrate in style, with a variety of seating plans and courteous, well-trained staff to serve you and your guests with a choice of

“Superbly presented food from extensive menus’’ If you are also having an evening reception, we can serve your wedding breakfast in the luxurious Grand Masters Hall leaving the Ballroom ready and prepared for the evening festivities. Alternatively, if you would like the Ballroom for both receptions then a fast and efficient remake can be undertaken.

“Nothing is too much trouble’’

We offer a wealth of menus, from six course dining through to simple finger buffets and sop suppers for evening receptions.

Any menu can be tailored to suit your needs, and we try to accommodate every request because, after all, this is your day.

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Picturesque Weddings at The Woodman Inn... THE Woodman Inn, set in the picturesque hamlet of Thunder Bridge, is the perfect countryside backdrop for a truly wonderful wedding day. In this iconic country inn, civil ceremonies and receptions can be held under one roof. It has recently been refurbished throughout, with a beautiful interior design and soft furnishings that feel perfect for a wedding. Further dressing can easily be added to tie in with a particular wedding theme.

This venue is a true gem. It’s clear to see why this wedding venue is now becoming so sought-after. Definitely worth a visit! The Woodman is holding a wedding fayre Sunday November 10 from 10-4pm.

“The chef at The Woodman Inn is Michelin-trained and creates food that not only tastes delicious, but is presented with flair.”

In the private bar area a baby grand piano provides a stunning setting for guests to enjoy their welcome drinks on arrival, as well as a great photo opportunity. Accommodation is also well thought-out for guests, with individually named stylish bedrooms and sumptuous boutique toiletries. All wedding packages have close attention to detail, coupled with excellent food. The chef at The Woodman Inn is Michelin-trained and creates food that not only tastes delicious, but is presented with flair.

:22'0$1 :('',1*6 At The Woodman Inn, we host truly beautiful weddings, set in the idyllic hamlet of Thunder Bridge. Our full wedding package includes:

Venue hire Civil ceremony Arrival drink Wedding breakfast Half bottle of house wine per person Champagne toast for speeches

Evening reception including DJ Complimentary bridal suite for the bride and groom Discounted accommodation rates available for other guests

Call us on 01484 605778 today, to book an appointment for your free guided wedding tour, around our stylishly refurbished country inn. Thunder Bridge Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield HD8 0PX Tel. 01484 605778 www.woodman-inn.com

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Say goodbye to cheese! Wedding photography has changed – for the better. GONE are the days of traditional wedding photography when the bride and groom simply stood side by side surrounded by large groups of both families. Although some couples still prefer to go down the more traditional route, many of today’s brides and grooms opt for a contemporary reportage style of wedding photography. Often this means that the photographer follows the complete day right from the bride getting ready, up until the first dance at the wedding reception.

Snap happy A NEW type of photography is now making its presence felt at weddings up and down the country. Many couples are enlisting the service of specialist companies who provide photo booths for the reception so that the bride and groom and all their guests can be photographed enjoying themselves. It’s a new and fun way to get everyone involved in the big day and provide hours of fun at the wedding reception. Many of the mobile photo booths on offer are quite large and can accommodate bigger groups of people.

“It’s a new and fun way to get everyone involved in the big day and provide hours of fun at the wedding reception.” Different backgrounds can be used and some booths come with accessories like hats, large specs or masks to add to the sense of fun. They also have a blackboard so guests can write their messages for the happy couple This is another way to capture memories of the special day - and get fun photos of your family and friends. Any children at the wedding will love it, particularly if they can dress up as well. There are lots of special photo booths available for hire - the best advice is to search on the internet for a local company.

This type of photography aims to be much more informal and often catches couples and other members of their wedding party and family in a much more casual and natural way. The finished album of photographs will often include photos of accessories such as the bride’s wedding shoes, flowers etc along with elements of the reception such as table favours and decor.

With reportage photography, the wedding photographer moves away from placing people in specific poses. There is a greater element of fun and spontaneity as the photographer

offer today’s loved-up brides and grooms and can often leave them with the `wow’ factor of surprise when they see the finished album. A more traditional style of photographer can

“There is a greater element of fun and spontaneity as the photographer adopts a more `fly-on-the-wall’ style...” adopts a more `fly-on-the-wall’ style as he or she tries blends into the background.

often leave the newlyweds with the feeling that the big day was rather posed and rigid.

It means that those special or intimate moments are caught on film, which often create better memories of the big day.

Of course, it’s always up to the individual but speak to the photographer well in advance to determine how informally you want your day to be portrayed.

Reportage photography has a great deal to

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Roll up like royalty on your big day...

ARRIVE in style at your wedding with a choice of stunning vintage and modern cars available from Westfield Chauffeur Drive Ltd.

Each Westfield wedding vehicle only undertakes one wedding per day to ensure your big day goes exactly as planned with no time constraints.

A Member of the National Association of Wedding Car Professionals, Westfield’s carefully selected range includes a Beauford Convertible, a 1931 prize winning vintage Limousine, a seven-seater Imperial Landaulette and a luxurious limited edition Mercedes Benz.

Westfield is a family run business which has many years experience and has a great belief in the professional service it offers.

All wedding carriages are always immaculately presented with ribbons and hand tied bows available in any colour to suit your wedding theme.

Let Westfield get you to your wedding in style.

A dual vehicle discount package is available and all cars pair up beautifully, whichever combination you choose. Take a look at the website www. westfieldchauffeurdrive.co.uk or ring 01484 852890.

A great venue with new wedding offers NOW there are even more reasons to book your wedding at 315 Bar & Restaurant.

Vintage and Prestige Wedding Cars

Choose from a range of stunning and luxurious carriages. From traditional vintage to sleek and stylish.

Tel: 01484 852 890

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Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Jason Neilson’s 315 bar and restaurant provides an elegant and tranquil setting for your wedding. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, 315 offers a

Known as a popular wedding venue, it’s hard to imagine a more idyllic setting for your big day with a stunning backdrop of rural countryside for your wedding photographs.

complete, bespoke service with a dedicated wedding co-ordinator to guide you.

At the moment there are some excellent offers on both Sunday and midweek weddings at 315. If you book a Sunday wedding during the rest of 2013 and 2014, you can take advantage of the following offer: free room hire (normally ÂŁ600), 25% discount off the evening buffet, bridal suite on the wedding day (normally ÂŁ90), table linen and chair covers and a master of ceremonies for the day.

“...idyllic setting for your big day with a stunning backdrop of rural countryside...â€? There is also a great 2014 wedding offer available for weekday weddings. Any wedding organised on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during 2014 can take advantage of the new ÂŁ2,140 wedding offer. This includes free room hire, a three course wedding breakfast followed by coffee for 40

guests, a drinks package to include one glass of alcoholic punch for after the ceremony, one glass of wine with the meal and a glass of sparkling wine as a toast for your guests. Also included in the price is an evening buffet of piri piri chicken ciabatta sandwiches and potato wedges for 50 guests, a bridal suite on the wedding night, table linen and chair covers along with a master of ceremonies for the day. Additional extras that can be added on include organza sashes for the chairs in a variety of colours, at just 50p per chair. If you would like to add extra guests, then charges will apply, and rooms for guests to stay over would be priced at ÂŁ85 per double room including breakfast. With great offers for a great venue, 315 Bar & Restaurant at Lepton is the ideal choice.

Join us for our Wedding Fayre Sunday, September 29th, 11am - 4pm

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Tailor your special day at the Waterfront Lodge Hotel THE Waterfront Lodge Hotel, Brighouse is the venue to celebrate your special day. The hotel and restaurant recently achieved the award for Best Small to Medium Business 2013 at the Brighouse Business Awards - so you can be sure you will be looked after and your event will be done in style! The hotel offers a function suite full of style and character with a great value wedding package

“The time and effort you put in made our special day so memorable for us and our guests�

at just ÂŁ2,200. “We offer the complete wedding package with choicesâ€?, said Fiona Walker, Hotel Manager. The package includes welcome drinks, threecourse wedding breakfast for 60 guests catered by Prego Restaurant, wine, toasts, table linen, DJ, evening supper for 80 guests and bridal suite on the night of your wedding.â€? “It’s your special day and we believe you should be able to tailor it to suit your tastes, without increasing your budgetâ€? says Fiona. You will receive a truly personal service and a dedicated wedding coordinator; whether you are looking for a venue for your wedding breakfast and reception, or an evening reception with buffet and disco. Wedding guests can relax in one of the hotel’s 54 en-suite bedrooms. The happy couple receive a complimentary deluxe room on the wedding night. Call 01484 715566 for a wedding pack and start planning your big day! For further information visit www. waterfrontlodge.co.uk. Huddersfield Road, Brighouse HD6 1JZ

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The home of HuddersďŹ eld YM As from January HuddersďŹ eld YM were proud to announce and welcome their new partnership with Andrew Bradley of Bradley’s Restaurant. Bradley’s will be supplying quality cuisine & banqueting services.

David of the YM said: “We wanted to improve our catering and banqueting services and are delighted to have Andrew Bradley on board – this is due to the excellent reputation that Bradley’s have gained over the 20 years experience of catering in HuddersďŹ eld.â€?

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Andrew of Bradley’s Restaurant said: “Exciting times are ahead, with our new partnership with HuddersďŹ eld YMCA – we look forward to bringing our 20 years experience to this perfect venue to celebrate your occasion.â€?

Not just a wedding venue, we also cater for; Christenings, Birthdays, Surprise Parties, Children’s Parties, Bereavements. Any occasion, any size can always be catered for.

CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING CENTRE CALL DAVID ON 01484 461090 Laund Hill, New Hey Road, HuddersďŹ eld. w: www.huddersďŹ eldymca.co.uk e: info@huddersďŹ eldymca.co.uk

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Weddings at Huddersfield YM - Laund Hill AT Huddersfield YM, the team know that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. That’s why the team are always available to help your day be as special as you both deserve. Laund Hill is set within 18 acres of the finest sports grounds in Yorkshire. It’s located between Huddersfield and Halifax, just off junction 24 of the M62. With free parking for over 100 vehicles, there is never a problem for you or your guests. The function room can seat a wedding party of up to 140 guests but for a more informal occasion, can hold up to 220 guests. If you require something a little different, you can have a marquee set within the stunning grounds. From your initial meeting, the team will help you every step of the way to make your day a memorable one.

bar with a dedicated team on hand throughout the day. Welcome drinks can be arranged, if required, and these add a great gesture to everyone coming to celebrate with you. Huddersfield YM also offers a service to dress the room to your requirements, from chair covers and sashes, table displays and fresh flowers, through to helium balloons.

“From your initial meeting, the team will help you every step of the way to make your day a memorable one.”

You can also have informal meetings at regular intervals in the run up to your special day to make sure things run smoothly and ensure all the stress is taken away from you.

The team can even help you hire live bands and evening entertainment, and can recommend excellent photographers, cake makers, hair and beauty salons and florists.

Huddersfield YM works in partnership with Bradley’s Restaurant of Huddersfield, for all your catering needs. They can cater anything from a buffet style meal to the traditional wedding breakfast.

Huddersfield YM’s dedicated wedding team is there to help you organise everything you require on your special day, leaving you with a host of great memories that will stay with you forever. www.huddersfieldymca.co.uk

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Wedding Fairs... PLANNING a wedding is an emotive task. It’s not just about the way things look or how much they cost. It’s about what feels right. So, while it’s all very well ‘googling’ your area’s best florists, cake-makers, chauffeurs and stationery providers, it’s so much better if you can actually meet these people, see their wares and compare them against the competition. Bring on the Wedding Fair! Usually held in spring and autumn, wedding fairs are big business because they allow brides and grooms to get up close to a wide selection of local specialists in a single day, in a single location. Many local hotels and function rooms host these events, welcoming hundreds of couples intent on finding the perfect posie, the ideal entertainer or the most glamorous vintage motor car for their big day. Most are free to attend because they encourage couples to come and see the venue as a potential setting for their wedding. Some venues have a small entry fee while others are happy to charge as much as £25 for the privilege of seeing hundreds of exhibitors under one roof. Perhaps the most important decision a blushing bride-to-be will make is which dress to go for. Wedding fairs are a great chance to see catwalk fashion shows featuring all the latest bridal gown styles, as well as bridesmaid

dresses, groomswear and mother-of-the-bride outfits. This is a great way to narrow down your choice of outfit – make sure you take along a camera and a notebook, so you can snap your favourite gowns, suits or accessories and review them over a glass of wine when you get home! A good wedding fair will tick every box on your ‘to-do’ list, so you’ll find stands manned by various businesses promoting their weddingrelated services.

“...wedding fayres are often the first step for a couple getting ready to name the day.” Hopefully, you’ll meet florists, stationery providers, wedding car firms, stag and hen party organisers, singers, musicians, magicians – you name it! And if you don’t fancy dealing with all the stress yourself, you might come across a wedding planner who’ll do all the legwork on your behalf. If you haven’t been to a wedding fair yet, try the one at John Smiths Stadium on Sunday October 20 – if you’re planning your big day, you’ll be hooked!

Make it a day to remember with the Cedar Court Hotel

Let us create your perfect day THE Cedar Court Hotel in Huddersfield understands that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life - and the hotel prides itself on ensuring that your day will be one that you will remember forever. Hotel staff aim to make the planning of your wedding as easy and enjoyable as possible.

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To enhance your special day, there is an exciting range of all inclusive wedding packages, designed to allow flexibility and choice in creating your perfect day. Whether your choose the Satin, Silk or Lace Wedding Packages, the hotel’s devoted wedding co-ordinator is here to advise and help you to ensure the planning of your day is as stress free as possible.

at Huddersfield’s only 4 Star Wedding Venue, part of the award winning Cedar Court Group, best all inclusive venue in Yorkshire. Wedding Packages available from as little as £999.

Autumn Wedding Fayre Sunday 27th Oct 2013, 10am - 3pm Ask today or call 01422 314001 to speak to our expert wedding co-ordinator. Visit www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk for full details of our packages.

Make your big day ‘bellissimo’ with Bibis Italianissimo INFORMAL or formal, traditional or unique, you will have a dedicated team of professionals on-hand to ensure your big day at Bibis runs smoothly from start to finish. Our events manager and front of house team will oversee every aspect of your wedding to make sure Our executive chef is on hand to guarantee a meal to delight whether you require a bespoke wedding breakfast, a relaxed buffet or specially crafted canapés. The stunning venue features a private dining

“You have nothing to think about other than the big ‘I do’” room and a number of exclusive areas available for you and your guests to enjoy. We work with a range of partners including florists and photographers who ensure every last detail of your wedding is perfect and every requirement is met. For more information on our wedding packages contact us on 0113 243 0905.

Make your wedding day ‘Belissimo’ Bespoke wedding packages tailor made Just for you T. 0113 243 0905 www.bibisrestaurant.com reservations@bibisrestaurant.com CRITERION PLACE, OFF SOVEREIGN STREET, LEEDS LS1 4AG www.facebook.com/bibisitalianissimoleeds @bibisReataurant

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Huddersfield’s legendary venue

SITUATED on the edge of town, Huddersfield’s John Smith's Stadium provides a fantastic venue for a civil ceremony, wedding reception or party. With a choice three of the region’s major suites to choose from and each one adaptable dependent on the scale of your specific requirements, the Stadium team will ensure you enjoy the most special of days. The Stadium’s facilities are ideally suited to all styles of weddings and celebrations and can cater for up to 350 guests. Don’t just take our word for it though! In March 2013 the John Smith’s Stadium’s No Nonsense Wedding Show was one of the most successful wedding exhibitions in Yorkshire, and it’s coming back! On Sunday October 20, the doors will open again so you can have a one-stop shop to ensure that all items and jobs on your wedding

list are ticked off! From fine cars to fingernails this venue really does have it all! If you would like more information of if you would like to book a date or arrange to go along come and view the facilities, contact the events team on 01484 484115 or e-mail johnsmith@thelindleygroup.com

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A countryside haven for your special day

IF you want a special venue for your special day, then take a look at Clough Manor, a hotel with a stunning backdrop of Saddleworth Moor. Set in the midst of Yorkshire countryside, the hotel was originally an 18th Century farmhouse and has been gradually extended over the years to become a popular hotel and equally sought-after wedding venue. The hotel, which sits on the edge of the Pennine village of Denshaw, currently has a special offer of 25 per cent off all wedding bookings until March 2014. Clough Manor recently changed hands and the owners are keen to enhance the reputation of the hotel as a major wedding venue. As the owners have over 13 years experience in the wedding industry, you’re sure of great attention to detail and a memorable celebration. With a few minutes access to the M62, it’s easy for your wedding guests to find. After the

celebrations your guests can enjoy a stay in one of the hotel’s 25 bedrooms, many of which have spectacular views over Saddleworth

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A wedding reception Italian style... At first glance, you might not think of Grappolo Italian Ristorante Pizzeria as a venue for a wedding. However, weddings can be accommodated either in the restaurant itself in the afternoons or in the upstairs function room. A disco and buffet can also be provided upstairs for an evening reception which has the benefit of an outdoor veranda. If a couple is interested in holding a reception at Grappolo, they can meet and discuss with

“...I am well used to organising wedding receptions for larger numbers of guests. A wedding reception here is a great start to married life.’’

Gill, the wedding coordinator, the choice of starter, main course, dessert and food for the evening buffet. She will help you with a seating plan, table settings and decorations so that everything ties in with the wedding theme and colours. Bookings have already been received for weddings well into 2014. Gill said a lot of Grappolo’s regular diners choose to have their wedding receptions there as they love the food and surroundings. The owner said: “For many years I worked in the hotel industry before opening Grappolo’s so I am well used to organising wedding receptions for larger numbers of guests. A wedding reception here is a great start to married life.’’

Italian Ristorante Pizzeria Book Your Wedding and enjoy the Grappolo experience

Book your special day at the well established Italian Restaurant Grappolo. Hami and his team will make your day one to remember forever. We will welcome all your guests in our stylish sophisticated surroundings and serve a freshly prepared meal - pre - chosen by the happy couple. Served in private to you and your guests in the downstairs restaurant before you relax and dance the night away in our upstairs private function room - where a buffet can also be served for your evening guests.

2 Water Street, Lockwood, Huddersfield HD4 6EJ

Tel: 01484 513783 www.grappolorestaurant.co.uk

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Arrive in style with

Cartwright’s Courtesy Cars CARTWRIGHT'S Courtesy Cars appreciate how important your wedding day is. You can book your bridal car with confidence, knowing that

“Every detail relating to your wedding transport will be attended to’’

We pride ourselves on providing a tailored service that is designed in full consultation with the bride and groom, and we guarantee to do only one wedding with each car per day. This is unique as most companies book cars for two to three hours then add surcharges. All cars are immaculate and will be beautifully presented with co-ordinating flowers and ribbons on your wedding day. Our cars have been carefully selected to ensure easy access, even for the fullest of bridal dresses.

www.cartwrightscars.co.uk

Expedition 4x4 - Carries up to 8 passengers

Pink Cadillac - Carries up to 5 passengers

Chrysler 300C - Carries up to 4 passengers

Ferrari F430 - Carries up to 1 passenger

Rolls Royce - Carries up to 4 passengers

Bramwith Limousine - Carries up to 6 passengers

Bramwith Limousine - Carries up to 7 passengers

Bramwith Limousine - Carries up to 7 passengers

Beauford Convertible - Carries up to 4 passengers

Beauford Convertible - Carries up to 4 passengers

Beauford Convertible - Carries up to 4 passengers

Beauford Convertible - Carries up to 4 passengers

The Imperial - Carries up to 7 passengers

The Imperial - Carries up to 7 passengers

The Imperial - Carries up to 7 passengers

• Guaranteed to do only one wedding with each car per day • Largest fleet in Yorkshire • No real time restraints • Extra trips are welcome

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Regent Landaulette - Carries up to 6 passengers

For bookings, further info or to request our full colour brochure Tel: 01484 428 709 or 07850 784 200 Email: enquiries@cartwrightscars.co.uk To view our cars in more detail visit www.cartwrightscars.co.uk Find us on FaceBook

Royale Windsor - Carries up to 4 passengers

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Maybe baby - or not IT’S a tricky business! Do you invite children to your wedding or not? Some couples prefer an `adult only’ reception while other couples are quite happy to invite children of family and friends. If you’re organising a wedding in the near future, be warned - this is a tricky area as it is very easy to offend. If you decide against children, make sure you let friends and family know in good time so they have plenty of opportunity to make childcare arrangements for their little ones. The thing that puts some couples off having children at the ceremony is the likelihood they will be easily bored and start to run around at the reception or play up in other ways. So, if you’re having children to the wedding, you might like to think about some form of entertainment to keep them amused. If your venue has plenty of outside space, it might be a good idea to think about hiring a bouncy castle or other equipment for children to play on. Some wedding receptions today hire

ice cream carts or sweet factories - but this will only keep children occupied for a certain period of time and won’t do their teeth much good. The issue of inviting children to weddings gets even more complicated if you want to have youngsters as bridesmaids or pageboys. Obviously these tots will be present at the

“...so how do you then turn round and say other children aren’t invited?” wedding reception - so how do you then turn round and say other children aren’t invited? The whole issue is fraught with problems and really depends on the individual couple and how well behaved the prospective young

guests are. If you’ve the spare cash to do this, one idea is to set up a mini-creche for your young wedding attendees. There are mobile creche services available with staff who will entertain children for hours on end and keep them entertained with games and crafts etc. You an search for these services on-line. This all sounds great but if it’s beyond your budget, then why not think about enlisting the services of just a couple of local nursery nurses to entertain the children in a separate area or room. If you simply decide it’s a `no’ to children on your big day, then take care how you word the wedding invitation so you don’t offend. Perhaps use the words `adult only wedding reception’ so your guests know immediately how the land lies. Whatever you do, don’t allow some children and not others as this is a rocky road to family disharmony and upset.

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Made to Measure - because you're worth it! In a Laurie Hopkins Menswear suit you will look the bee's knees at a wedding - with prices starting at only £395 for a two piece Made to Measure suit (using your own cloth). Whether you are the groom, father of the bride or a guest, looking your best on the big day is so important and Made to Measure is the answer.

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You can wear anything you want on your wedding day! You just can’t always hire it!

Made to Measure – because you’re worth it!

for a three piece suit. This range of 100% pure wool suit lengths is called Laurie's Choice and further details and patterns can be viewed online at www.lhmw. co.uk/laurieschoice If a full Made to Measure suit is not for you, why not simply have a waistcoat, item of neckwear or hankie made to complement the colour theme of your wedding out of any of our silks or satins or any fabric of your choice. Call into Laurie Hopkins Menswear in Lindley where you will be guaranteed a warm welcome to discuss your individual needs.

"Huddersfield was built on textiles and can proudly claim to be the only town in the world whose name adds value to a garment." This is a quote from the recent BBC2 programme `Town' with presenter Nicholas Crane.

Laurie Hopkins Menswear has a selected range of cloths specially sourced from a local Huddersfield Mill by Laurie himself and available for only £475 for a two piece or £625

“...looking your best on the big day is so important and Made to Measure is the answer”

LAURIE HOPKINS MENSWEAR 18/20 Acre Street * Lindley * Huddersfield HD3 3DU Telephone 01484 511088 * wwwLHMW.co.uk

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Win a 3–piece, Made to Measure suit Menswear The Huddersfield Daily Examiner has teamed up with Laurie Hopkins Menswear of Lindley. We’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win a 3-piece, Made to Measure suit, up to the value of £900. There is nothing quite like the feel or the look of a Made to Measure suit. Especially when you want to impress and your wedding day is certainly one of those occasions. A ready to wear suit simply doesn’t compare to one that has been specifically cut and tailored for you. At Laurie Hopkins Menswear, we have been offering our customers Made to Measure suits for over 25 years. We have an extensive range of fabrics for you to choose from. With over 1,000 pa erns available, add your specific choice of lining and style details and it soon becomes very simple to create a unique suit, fit for the grandest of occasions.

Made to Measure – because you’re worth it! Laurie Hopkins Menswear 18/20 Acre Street, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3DU Tel: 01484 511088 Website: www.LHMW.co.uk

HOW TO ENTER Call or text us with the correct answer to the following ques on. Which tool would you use for tailoring? 1) Spade 2) Needle 3) Hammer

CALL 0901 307 3713 and follow the instruc ons (50p/call)

OR TEXT the word HDECOMP followed by a space then your answer (1,2 or 3), your name, full address including postcode and email address to 85858 (50p / text)

Terms & Condi ons 1) Lines close at midnight Wednesday 25th September 2013. Landline calls cost 50p/call plus network extras. Payphones and mobiles will be higher. Texts cost 50p each plus one standard network rate message. Entries received a er this date may not be counted but will s ll be charged. To decline marke ng messages add NOINFO to the end of your text. 2) 1 winner will be selected at random a er lines close from all correct entries received. 3) The prize is a 3-piece made to measure suit up to the value of £900. Prize needs to be redeemed by the 30th June 2014, otherwise the winner will forfeit their prize. Suit will take at least 6 weeks to be made. Selected cloths only, to be advised by Laurie Hopkins Menswear. Excess size charges may apply. 4) Prize not transferable, no whole/part cash alterna ves. 5) Std Trinity Mirror plc rules apply, see www.examiner.co.uk/rules. Service Provider: J Media UK Ltd, SW4 7BX Helpline: 0844 800 1188 (local rate).

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Wedding Stationery Give your invitations, menus and placecards a unique feel with a world of personalisation options PERSONALISED and unique wedding stationery is now available for your big day. In the same way that we can now order personalised birthday and Christmas cards,

“This type of stationery offers a very personal service and is sure to be a big hit with all your guests.”

mostly on-line, various options are now available to put your own photo on your wedding invitations, RSVP cards and thank you cards. Simply upload a photograph and the rest is simple. This type of stationery offers a very personal service and is sure to be a big hit with all your guests. Imagine their delight when they open the envelope and find a personalised card, inviting you to the big day. Although it’s nice to read the individual names, it’s even nicer to see a photo of the happy couple on the front of the invitation. Wedding specialists always have plenty of designs to choose from to suit your personal preference and colour scheme. These are the kind of products your guests will keep for a long time to remind them of a happy event and one of life’s memorable moments.

Find something special at this hidden gem...

their engagement rings often come back to Yorkshire Jewellers for any special occasion gift. The shop has a fantastic selection of pearl items perfect to wear on the special day and an

Fine Jewellery New and Old

We are a long established Huddersfield Jewellers with a large selection of Quality Diamond and Gem Set New Jewellery and a selection of Antique Jewellery.

Wedding bands and engagement rings are the best selling items and the shop has a loyal customer base. They have a fabulous selection of high quality new platinum, 18ct white gold and 18ct yellow gold diamond engagement rings and a lovely selection of antique and vintage diamond rings catering for all tastes and price ranges. People who have purchased

“The shop has an excellent reputation for unusual items, not seen on every high street’’

Yorkshire Jewellers

excellent reputation for unusual items, not seen on every high street. Yorkshire Jewellers enjoy giving that personal touch to every sale. Buying a piece of jewellery can be a very personal experience and the piece is often passed down through generations. Staff love being part of this and making the experience enjoyable and memorable. By hearing about peoples histories, staff can help customers to choose that ideal gift or treat for themselves. Yorkshire Jewellers also buy old or unwanted items and pay top prices on antique pieces. They will try to beat any genuine offer. Find the store are 15 Market Avenue, Huddersfield, HD1 2BB.

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