Miss to mrs issue 27

FEATURES | INSPIRATION | IDEAS | REVIEWS | DIY PROJECTS

Reviews

t o Snowfall BRIDE

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BRIDE & GROOM TO BE

Wasing Park Estate The Grand Hotel & Spooky Nights

ISSUE 27 It’s time, to bring to harvest the beauty of rich foods, colours and time to gather your family ready for some winter romance

Day

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DEAD

What, I hear you say, A theme based on the Mexican Holiday: Dia de Los Muertos? All Hallows Eve – The day where the veil between this world and the next is at its slightest. The day when the souls of the dead of our loved ones are said to roam the earth?

KEYWORDS TO SEARCH: Autumn wedding, day of the day wedding, day of the dead bride, winter wedding, marrigold wedding, bride, groom, steampunk, snowy wedding, winter photography, winter makeup,

Yes, absolutely! what fun, what a quirky way to celebrate, perhaps with a skull and rose inspired wedding cake. A purple haired bride and fake tattoo's for your guests, what a creative and vibrant way to celebrate your big day.

Themed weddings aren’t to every bodies taste but they can be done beautifully with a bit of imagination. Get your creative juices flowing and guest participation on the go. Stylish doesn't always come in the form a white dress and vintage car!

Imagine the bride and groom and mini vampire bridesmaids, photographed in full vintage ensemble, against a backdrop of Autumn leaves, wow! The colour alone would be to die for – pardon the pun!

For our zombie-loving human counterparts there are a million and one ways to incorporate 'Day of The Dead' inspiration, from edible skull name places to traditional Mexican tin ornaments. Gothic make up and tops hats – you might want a make up artist for this one to get the right effect. Even a dress with holes, rips and rags can be incredibly stunning!

A little care and thought can produce a visually amazing day to remember for all, and for those who need convincing, get them involved in the process. It can be great fun.

Turn up in hearse, or on a black stallion or a black motorbike. Or go completely on-trend and arrive in black taxi - a fully plumaged horse and carriage is another fabulous way arrive in style.

Whatever your choices, don’t be afraid to go a little crazy, embrace it and have lots of fun!Create a day to remember, make your imprint – and lets face it they will remember!

Wtitten By Carla Day

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DIRECTOR

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Hello and welcome to the fall..........

One of my favourite times of the year with the leafs browning, yellowing and falling. With the dark nights closing in, it truly is a magical time for a Wedding......

It has been a very buisy couple of months and with this being our last issue of the 2015 we have made it extra special, so that you can enjoy fall to snow fall inspiration.

Please make yourself a nice hot drink, cosy up and enjoy some of the fab places we have reviewed this issue because we really have done it all from a lovely dinner and overnight stay with Mercure,The Grand and Marco's New York Italian, a spooky overnight ghost tour with haunted happenings and a fab stay and tour of the beautiful Wasing Park.

There are also lots of jam packed features with a twist from one of my favourite celebrations of the year, day of the dead!!!

Enjoy, Dia Di Muertos!!

Katherine x

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F E AT U R E S Day of the Dead

By Carla Day Elle bee Cards - DIY Audra The Studio

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Sugar Skulls General & Reviews

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Spooky Night Review

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Wasing Park Estate Review

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Miss to Mrs Top Cakes This Fall

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The Grand Hotel Review

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The Magic Candle & Reviews

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Wedding Fayre Directory 2015/2016

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Fall To Snow Fall Bride

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Meet The Suppliers The ladies behind the business

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Michelle Howard Photography

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Caeletis Cutis

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Wedding Car To Be Or Not To Be

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Nick Freeman Photography

Designer & Resident Photographer Michelle Howard Tel: 07584253119

Design@misstomrsmagazine.com

media executive Julie Cunningham 01163190320 juliemisstomrsmagazine@gmail.com Erica wasilewski Media executive 07817908372

Gemma feature blogger misstomrsblog@hotmail.com

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BACK COVER COURTSEY OF

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Sugar

SKULLS

The Mexican sugar skull is the most popular symbol of Day of the Dead.

So what are these colourful skulls? Why are they made and where do they come from?

Let's take a closer look at how the sugar skull tradition began!

Mexicans didn't have much money, but they did have a lot of sugar!

This is probably why sugar skulls became so popular over the centuries.

As the years roll on, sugar skull designs have become ever more colorful, creative, and extravagant.

However, with the help of the Internet, people around the world are

SNACKS Snacks: Pumpkin seeds or amaranth seeds are offered as snacks for the visiting ancestral spirit.

Alcohol: Bottles are offered to toast the arrival of the ancestors. In preColumbian times, pulque, a beverage made from sap of maguey or agave plant was reserved for special spiritual ceremonies. Today, any alcoholic beverage favored by the dead can be used to toast.

Pan de Muertos - Day of the Dead Bread Pan de Muerto is the bread that is prepared and eaten during the Day of the Dead season. It is an essential element of the altar, and perhaps the food item which is most closely associated with the holiday.

Recipe: DOUGH 1/2 cup (4 ounces) lukewarm milk 1/4 cup (1/2 stick, 2 ounces) butter, cut into 8 pieces; or lard

now learning how to make sugar skulls. It is a fun activity for Brides to be and her hens, creating a wonderful opportunity for them to

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learn about Mexican culture and make yummy treats for the big day!

Food fanatics, here’s the ultimate cutlery set that’ll brie'crumb your favourite food set at the dinner table.

Serve up a Swiss styled dinner with dishes, bakers and knives. The vintage designs are delicate and practical; the stoneware is stylish and as matured as the cheese!

Good enough heat, eat and repeat!

Get delicious and divine, melt in the mouth warm cheeses, or a simply snack plate for your accompanying crackers! We bring you Camembert pots, brie bakers, plate sets and funky French knives with beautifully crafted handles!

Available from www.prezzybox.com • Knives £19.95 • Dishwasher Safe • Microwave safe • Presented in box.

(traditional) 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons instant yeast 2 large eggs 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour TOPPING 1/2 teaspoon anise seed 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

We have had the pleasure of trying a few snacks and let me tell you they were amazing, the directors favourite was ’The Giving Tree Strawberry Crisps.’

Whilst a couple of the girls in the office believed the best snack was ‘Mallow And Marsh Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Mallow Bar.’ Guilt free for all you brides to be!

2 teaspoons sugar

Take a peek on there website to see more amazing snacks…………. www.lekkersnacks.com

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Spooky Night s GHOST WALK....

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Spooky Nights ghost hunts are designed to give you a real ghost hunting experience and that they deffinately did as the misstomrs team joined them for a great spooky night at one of there sights, The towers mental assylum. With this being a local site to us in Leicester, we kind of new some of the history to place and what it was all about, but learned so much more which was very heart felting.

We took part in part in vigils, stances and ghostly experiments which proved to be very lively with alot of ghostly activity.

Spooky Nights ghost hunting team were brilliant and helped us capture some amazing paranormal activity. We were all freaked but what else were we expecting?

It is not the role of the Spooky Nights team or misstomrs team to prove that ghosts exist but for you to!

So why not book yourself on a night with your stags or hens for an alternative doo!!

We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and cannot wait to go again, believe me you will be hooked!!

Spooky Nights Media Projects | Contact the team on: 0115 9720586 | www.spookynights.co.uk

Wasing Park REVIEW

Upon our arrival along the long

Our room, which was huge, was

picturesque drive Wasing Park

one of the new Old Estate Rooms

eventually came into view. It is the

named The Smithy. As we walked

ultimate venue for an exclusive

in the first thing we saw was the

use wedding with an unmatched

striking old forge fireplace. Upon

choice of where to tie the knot.

further inspection we delighted in

A civil ceremony in the Garden

the wooden beams, window sills

Room or outdoors in the glorious

and contemporary seven foot bed

Victorian Summerhouse; you

– I almost needed a step up into it

can even say ‘I do’ at The Folly

as it was so high.

followed by a celebration in the estate’s ancient woodland or Secret

Wasing Park boasts 26 stunning

Walled Garden – there is even a

en-suite bedrooms for guests

Church on the estate.

including the famous Honeymoon Suite named in the top 10 amazing

“Somebody please let my husband

bridal suites from around the

know I would love to renew my

world by hitched.co.uk.

vows very soon!”

Whether it is the romantic barn of your dreams, a beautiful garden

As we were guided around the

setting, or a magical woodland

wondrous grounds I have to say I

backdrop you are looking for,

felt like the little girl from a ‘Secret

Wasing has it all.

Garden’, where every corner

www.wasing-park.co.uk

unfolded a new treasure to behold, and yet there was more to be unveiled.

Dinner was expertly prepared by the team from Galloping Gourmet, Wasing’s catering partner.

Delicious canapés were followed by scallops, fillet of beef and a trio of desserts – such a treat!

For further information or your own personal site visit please contact: WASING PARK, WASING LANE, ALDERMASTON, BERKSHIRE, RG7 4NG 0118 907 0199

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favourite cakes during the Autumn season”

www.nakedweddingcakes.co.uk The new alternative to the traditional Wedding Cake is the Naked Wedding Cake, decorated with fresh flowers and fresh fruit of your choice. www.facebook.com/Butterfly-Bakery 07939 146460 ButterflyBakeryBecca@gmail.com

All Wedding Cakes are designed and made especially for you. Come to a tasting session and personal consultation to ensure that your cake is exactly what you’ve dreamt of.

Contact Pippin Hill today – Alison looks forward to designing your special creation! www.facebook.com/PippinHill-Cakes-and-Crafts alison@pippinhill.co.uk 07966011965

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The Grand Hotel REVIEW

Mercure Leicester, The Grand Hotel is located in the centre of the city, and boasts being one of the oldest buildings in the area. So you can imagine the opulence a building of such age and grandeur would hold. Well, everything that I had hoped for and was promised was fulfilled in full. From beautifully decorated rooms, to a beautifully prepared meal at Marco’s New York Italian restaurant.

We ordered a tantalizing starter, and steak with peppercorn sauce for our main. I would love to say that I selected an awesome choice from the desert menu, but after eating so much, I could barely fit in any more of the delectable delights on offer.

However, after seeing the luxury of the lobby, we decided to order ourselves an alcoholic beverage of our choice, mine being my favourite Disarano.

As we sat back in the contemporary furnishings, of the Victorian Hotel, the contrast between the two eras and their contrasting interior styles added great interest to our visit as well.

As I sat back in my luscious chair, with my partner Chris. I could imagine the weddings yet to come.

Whether you have a traditional, contemporary or alternative wedding in mind, I truly believe that this venue and its urban setting will fulfil the needs of many a bride to be.

I am even more excited by our impending wedding

fair this March. I can’t wait to see the faces of the brides and grooms to be. I hope you love this venue as much as me, in fact I know you will. How can you not when The Grand Hotel has so much more to offer.

The beauty of holding your wedding at a Hotel Venue, is that you and your guests have the option to stay. So no fear of drinking too much, you can fully enjoy your night and party away!

As for photography, I can see any photographer taking delight in the interior and exterior, with urban backdrops as their vistas... make sure you discuss your venue requirements with all of your suppliers, as they may have some interesting twists to add to the splendour, and also make sure you talk with your wedding coordinator as they know the building all too well!

To find out more please visit Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel Granby Street Leicester LE1 6ES Phone: 0844 815 9012 Fax: +44 (0)116 2544736 www.mercureleicester.co.uk

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Light

OF CANDLE

Of all the ways to decorate a room, nothing says romance like the light of a flickering candle. It adds ambiance and drama to even the simplest of rooms, imparting a sense of occasion.

For me there has always been something magical about candlelight that transforms the mundane world into one of enchantment and mystery. Fire mesmerizes the senses, dispels the gloom, and warms the heart. Candles are a must for a wedding this time of year during those long, dark winter nights; candles turn a cold winter’s wedding into a cozy respite.

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Why not take a peek at www. sandybaylondon.com Hand poured here in the UK using only premium ingredients there is no better time to join in this fragrant journey and dip your toe into The Sandy bay London Collection…

light up bunting review An essential for outdoor English living, bunting is beautifully British and oh so elegant. Introducing… high-tech bunting for intelligent illumination.

Drape charmingly around for birthdays, street parties, anniversaries, and weddings. This bunting is brilliant for every occasion and an awesome alternative to Christmas lighting this winter!

Make your winter wonderland or a creative camping set up shine, with the stunning light up LED bunting. For an atmospheric bonfire night this is the must have decoration for the garden or at home.

3 metres in length it’s available for only £11.95 now from www.prezzybox.com!

Hire a Fire-pit for your wedding and watch the conversation flow and new relationships and friendships made.

Fire-pits appeal to all age groups - they take us back to our Stone Age roots and are perfect at any time of year but especially the fall and winter. The large Fire-pits also make excellent ashtrays should you have smokers amongst your group! Credit:- Andy Li Photography

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Fleuever Designs

are a company passionate about creating bespoke paper flower bouquets and accessories for your special day.

We started 4 years ago when I got married I wanted a unique keepsake bouquet. I love creative meaningful gestures, so paper seemed the ideal solution. I had the poem my fiance read to me when proposing printed on all our paper roses.

Since then we perfected a range of different flowers giving us the opportunity to create beautiful keepsake bouquets for all our brides.

Weather it be for brides with allergies, brides who want a lasting bouquet or brides wanting to add a personal touch to their flowers.

Paper leaves a huge opportunity to create endless possibilities to adding a personal touch to your bouquet. We have had Harry Potter inspired bouquets, music note bouquet using the couples favourite songs, sugar skull bouquets, book page flowers using pages of favourite books even copies of the couples love letters.

I feel so priveledge to work so closely with brides to create a truly personal and unique keepsake bouquet, and would like to thank all past brides for giving us the opportunity to allow us to be a part of your day and welcome all new brides wanting to add that special touch.

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The Grand

HOTEL

Wedding Fayre SUNDAY, 6TH MARCH 2016, 10AM-4PM Free Parking | Drink & Canapes on arrival from Marco Pierre White’s New York Italian | Goody Bags for the first 50 guests | Live Models | Selected Wedding Suppliers

Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel |Granby Street | Leicester |LE1 6ES

Wedding Fair

DIRECTORY

WEST MIDLANDS FAYRES Wedding Wednesdays @ The Mercure Wolverhampton Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ER Tel: 01902 429216 Dates: Wednesday, 25 November 2015 Time: 6pm - 8pm Ansty Hall Wedding Fair Main Road, Ansty. CV7 9HZ Dates: Sunday, 10 January 2016 12pm - 3pm UK National Midland Wedding Show Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Coventry, CV6 6GE Dates: Saturday, 16 January 2016 - Sunday, 17 January 2016 10am - 5pm The Abbey Hotel Winter Wedding Fayre The Abbey Hotel, Golf & Spa, Hither Green Lane, Dagnell End Road, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 9BE Dates: Sunday, 17 January 2016 11am - 3pm Winter Wedding Fayre at Lea Marston Hotel Lea Marston Hotel, Haunch Lane, Lea Marston, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire B76 0BY Tel: 01675 470468 Dates: Sunday, 24 January 2016 11am - 3pm

Here are the wedding fayres, from in and around the Midlands, during the latter part of 2015 through 2016.

We hope you have a great time finding lovely suppliers within the wedding industry and inspiration for your fabulous day!!! All our love … Miss to Mrs xxx

EAST MIDLANDS FAYRES: Park Inn Wedding Show Park Inn by Radisson, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT Dates: Sunday, 10 January 2016 11am - 3pm Lincolnshire Wedding Bliss Ancholme Leisure Centre, Scawby Road, Brigg DN20 9JH Dates: Sunday, 10 January 2016 11am - 4pm Vintage Wedding Fair The Belmont Hotel, 20 De Montfort Square, Leicester, LE1 7GR Tel: 01162701456 07816593632 Dates: Sunday, 17 January 2016 11am - 3.30pm The Grand Wedding Fayre Mercure Leicester, The Grand Hotel, Grandby Street, Leicester, LE1 6ES Dates: Sunday, 6 March 2016 10am - 4pm Bridal Fashion Show & Weddings Showcase Catthorpe Manor, Lilbourne Lane, Catthorpe, Lutterworth, Leicestershire , LE17 6DF Dates: 26 jan 2016 6pm- 9pm

Ansty Hall Wedding Fair Main Road, Ansty. CV7 9HZ Dates: Sunday, 21 February 2016 12pm - 3pm

The Stoke on Trent Luxury Wedding Show Town Hall, High Street, Stoke-onTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-onTrent ST6, UK Date: Sunday, 10th January 2016 Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm The Big Wedding Show John Smith’s Stadium Stadium Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 6PG, UK Date: Sunday, 24th January 2016 11:00am - 3:30pm Wedding Fair at Glow Bluewater Glow, Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9ST Dates: Friday, 29 January 2016 Sunday, 31 January 2016 5pm - 8.30pm on Friday and 10am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday The Gay wedding Show Holiday Inn,London Camden Lock ,30 Jamestown Road,London,NW1 7BY Dates:Sunday 28, Feb 2016 The Gay wedding Show Holiday Inn,London Camden Lock ,30 Jamestown Road,London,NW1 7BY Dates:Sunday 28, Feb 2016 Landmark Arts Centre London Wedding Fair Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN Dates: Sunday, 7 February 2016 10.30am - 3.30pm

Hogarths Hotel Wedding Fair Four Ashes Road, Dorridge. B93 8NB Tel: 02476459133 Dates: Sunday, 31 January 2016 11am - 3pm Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3DQ Tel: 07817 350308 Dates: Sunday, 31 January 2016 11am - 3pm

EVERYWHERE ELSE:

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The Stoke on Trent Luxury Wedding Show Town Hall, High Street, Stoke-onTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-onTrent ST6, UK Date: Sunday, 10th January 2016 Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm

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BRIDE

No matter the season, ever bride wants to take delight

be getting married in, as certain colours can be really

and be the cherry on the top of her cake with her

trending for the colder months, and we can be a

handsome groom. So to help you achieve this, we

little braver in choosing those deep colours that add

have carefully selected some of the best in the industry

warmth to those colder months. I can’t help it I love the

to help you achieve your goal.

deep berry colours, whether for your lips or for your

Whether bride or groom, bring out the best in your

nails.. They add a great accent to any day. If like me

styling, grooming and beauty can make a huge

you find strong lip colours fab for everyone else, but

difference. It will not only relax you, it will give you

a bit strong for you… then you can really spend some

confidence on your big day!

time with your eye makeup, eyelash extensions.. And

Also, it’s worth taking note of the season you may

don’t forget a hair accessory to finish everything off.

The Ladie’s behind t he B U S I N E S S

My names Lauren King and im 24 year's young! I started hairdressing right from the word go i think! My mum was a hairdresser that also specialised in Wedding Hair and i grew up watching her work- i could french plait far before i could ride a bike or swim!

Hair is my passion, from retro to vintage modern or boho!

(Hence the name Plaits And Pin Curls, an old technique and a new technique!)

I even have a 'work bucket list' things id like to achieve in my work before im 30- im so happy and amazed to say at 24 ive achieved them all ,even the outrageous ones like having my hair styles printed by any of the Hairdressers Journal publications! But just because my nan has the page proudly displayed on her wall doesn't mean im stopping there! (Oh no!) My aims are always changing! us girls need to aim high!

So along with a ever-filling diary of brides-to-be, my mobile hair services and training i have a few exciting plans up my sleeve!

But my love will always be for wedding hair; finding the perfect style and creating it one someone's big day , being apart of there morning i find a truly unique experience and its amazing to be invited to be involved And incase thats not brilliant enough i then get to see the best moment (no not the grooms face when he see's her! Thats second best!) I get to see the farther see the bride when shes ready (and most try there best not to cry!

Most dont succeeded! ) You can see my work, Pricelist and fill out a booking form at www. plaitsandpincurls.co.uk

PLAITS & PIN CURLS - LAUREN

Meet the Supplier - Kerry Towe - Owner of Beautiful You Beautician & MUA - Bridal Makeup Specialist and Beautician!

A little bit about me - I am a mother of 3 and run my own beauty business! I not only love what I do but I have a passion to create new amazing looks within the makeup world! I love to experiment and look forward to meeting new Brides!

Beautiful You Beautician & MUA - This is my own business which I run around my family, I offer regular beauty treatments; Waxing, Lashes, Tinting to name a few and then I also specialise in Bridal and Special Occasion Makeup offering a package to suit large bookings to!

3 Most frequently asked questions by Brides: 1. When should I have my facial waxing done?! The skin needs at least 48hours to heal before makeup application so I always advise people to do waxing at least 3-4 days in advance, this will allow healing to take place and the makeup will sit better without showing any signs of waxing.

2. Do you do Contouring?! No!! I do not advise Brides to have contouring. Contouring was created for Drag Queens to give them womanly features! We as women already have amazing features and these just need highlighting with the right products to look amazing on camera.

3. Will my foundation match my skin colour?! Yes!! When having a trial we match up a few different MAC foundations to your skin to make sure we get the perfect match and coverage! If you have got more colour for your wedding day we will tweak the shade to re-match. You want a healthy natural glow on your Wedding day; Not to Pale and not to Dark! Natural is Key! I pride myself on offering a friendly service, I like to go the extra mile to make your Big day Special, I offer affordable, competitive prices. I have over 5years experience within the Bridal and Beauty Industry and I'm a fully insured, qualified Beautician & MUA!

BEAUTIFUL YOU - KERRY TOWE

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W W W. M I C H E L L E - H O WA R D - P H O T O G R A P H Y. C O M

I love photography, it’s really that simple.

for over 6 years, and it’s become instinc-

tea. I want you to feel relaxed, so that you

So capturing love through my lens is

tive… reading moments, and watching

feel fully educated on the work I produce

kind of second nature. Weddings for me,

them evolve it to something more be-

and what you will receive, as your final

are a story… your story, for me that’s

comes a skill set, without even realising.

product.

worth more than just capturing. I want

I have set aside packages, so that my sys-

I offer a variety of work, from engage-

to capture the moment in such a way

tem of weddings is now based on a sim-

ment, boudoir, mother and daughter

that what you have is not just timeless..

ple formula that you create, and I help

portraits, to weddings and some more.

but… moment stopping, as if your heart

guide you with. The idea being is that

So please get in touch…. I would love

stopped for that moment.

you get the maximum from your budget,

to hear your story, and hopefully we can

It’s the best feeling ever, knowing you

for your day. There are no hidden costs,

create a chapter together.

have caught a moment full of emotion.

what you see is what you get. Everything

You know that photo you tell me will be

is very clear from the start. I encourage

impossible to capture, and then I prove

all my brides to come and see me at my

you wrong like I promised I would. I

home, so you can get a feel for my work,

have been photographing weddings now

while chatting over a hot coffee or cup of

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Wedding Day A P O E M B Y CAR LA DAY

Review

Great for feeling relaxed on pinterest

iBeani is a specifically designed beanbag to hold your tablet or e-reader at any angle on any surface allowing you to free your hands and the risks associated with long term use of tablets.

They are available in over 20 funky designs from www.ibeani. co.uk. Do let me know if you would like a sample to check out just how useful they are or some high res imagery… Once again sorry to disturb you! Thanks…. Ross

Tightly linked arms, our feet stride in time, On a path filled with autumn, two magpies a sign?

Eyes shine like glitter, hearts beating a drum Hands fit each other, souls skip and run Entwined by loves trance, air full of song.

Forecasting forever, in life’s joyful throng Strong hands, soft soul, gentle eyes shine Come walk with me, in this life of mine Up mountain, by stream, under sunshine and rain Forest and field, mind ventured, love gained Footsteps and heartbeats, mile after mile Rhetoric with ease, warm hearts and wide smiles Tender kiss lingers, tingling toes Yours now forever, to you, there I’ll go Gold bands and lace, white roses and spray Satin and blue, I’ll throw my bouquet Slice into layers, your hand over mine Breakfast, eat with me, it tastes so divine Dance for the first time, arms round my waist Kiss you my husband your lips I shall taste.

Rose on my pillow, your head turned to me Mrs & Mrs for ever we’ll be.

Wedding Car

TO BE OR NOT TO BE

The Wedding car, tradition essential or unnecessary luxury? Let’s face it unless you are having a wedding in a single location or you can walk between your venues some sort of transport is going to be required.

For every era of car made there will be someone somewhere who can offer you that special vehicle. The internet is most people’s first resource to search these days but don’t forget magazines, wedding fairs and word of mouth. When you have a short list, go see the vehicle in person and make sure you the groom and ‘THE’ dress and whoever is giving the bride away are all be able to get in and out the vehicle, it might seem daft but all car accesses are different.

Making sure the practicalities of the vehicle suit you and the style of your big day are key.

Other points to consider include - If you choose a vintage car pre 1930s can it travel the distances between venues?

- If you have your heart set on a convertible make sure you can get in and out easily with the roof up in-case the British weather doesn’t play ball.

- What if a car breaks down?

- What is included in the price and what if prices go up?

- Do you offer evening transfers?

- Is the supplier insured, with public liability also?

- What happens in adverse weather?

- Is the car just booked for you and not another wedding later?

- Is there mileage or time restrictions and what if we go over?

- The safety of the car, is it MOT even if it doesn’t have to be?

- What if we change our mind about a car?

Most transport suppliers will happily cover any questions you have but as with anything if you are unsure walk away and think about it over a coffee (the fuel of chauffeurs).

Check websites for reviews on suppliers or ask friends who are recently married, is the supplier active in the local community have they won any awards recently? You can never do enough research.

When you have made a decision, pay your deposit return your booking form/contract and put a big tick against transport.

NICK FREEMEAN

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STEAMPUNK INSPIRED

EK Bridal wonderland weddings Victory rolls hair and make up Joanne Withers Models Casey and Steph Venues - Belgrave Hall and The Abbey Pumping Station

Just over a year ago Wonderland Weddings and EK Bridal meet at the guildhall wedding fair and we haven't looked back since. Both companies love something a little different. Upon being given the opportunity to use the two amazing settings of Belgrave Hall and The Abbey Pumping station for a photo shoot, the idea of Alice in steampunk land was born. What was more amazing was the people we then got on board. Joanne Withers our photographer had a real eye for what we wanted to achieve and she made it come alive just as we had imaged. As for Laura of Victory rolls hair and make up her love of steam punk brought to life the whole dream of steampunk land and how our models would become Alice with a little attitude. The dresses and styling of the day had been made just for that shoot, and after working hard to meet the dead line of the date we had been given to take over the two venes for the whole day, we made it and had so much fun seeeing it all come together. But this was what we had started are businesses for and to show that you can have something bespoke and different for your big day. A final word goes to our models Casey and Steph who until the day of the shoot really had no idea what we would get them doing. You would never guess they had never done anything like this before.

It really was an amazing experince. You can see the a fuller range of photos at the marry me ink blogg http://marrymeink.co.uk/2015/08/28/alice-in-steampunkland

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