Lincolnshire Bride and Groom 2015

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2015 - Covering Lincolnshire and Rutland

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Foreword by the Bishop of Lincoln... here is such a lot to do when planning a wedding and it can take a fair amount of time and money.

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The total commitment of a marriage – for better, for worse – is something given to us to help us learn how to love.

This guide will be very helpful in making those plans.

Your wedding day is hopefully the beginning of a happy and fulfilled life together. So, as you become caught up in the all the planning, I have two simple ideas I’d like to share with you:

We learn to love by loving another human being - even when we’d rather not and when it might be inconvenient - so that we can mature into the person we are made to be.

My second idea is simply: love needs to grow.

First, you and your partner will need each other to become the best people you can be.

More than 13m people watch reality TV shows like The X Factor, The Apprentice, Master Chef, The Choir, Strictly Come Dancing.

The more talented and successful you are as individuals, the more difficult it is to recognise your own basic need for others, and in marriage, for your partner to grow with you.

Why are these shows so addictive? At its best, we enjoy seeing other people develop, but another reason is that they depict a journey; people learn

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more about themselves and those with whom they travel.

The language of the journey is in fact borrowed from the Christian tradition in which life is viewed as a pilgrimage towards God. You are both about to embark on the next stage of the journey: to become the best people you can be. It’s a not journey towards fame, or money, but a journey towards life.

I hope you enjoy the beginning of your journey – the wedding day itself, then moving forward into a happy and fulfilled married life together.

Yours sincerely... +Christopher Lincoln

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2015 – Covering Lincolnshire and Rutland

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2015’s

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Style make it snappy A Slice of Married Life

Lincolnshire & Rutland - 2015

Ever After...’

Rustic & Retro What’s Your Style?

Weddings

tHE EssEntiALs

16 WEdding drEssEs Beautiful gowns in every style!

33 BridEsMAid drEssEs Make sure your bridal party look every inch beautiful too!

50 stYLEd sHOOts get lots of ideas and inspiration with our styled wedding shoots.

Stylish Wedding Cakes

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Bridal Inspiration

wedding CLASSIC VINTAGE GATSBY GLAMOROUS COUNTRY

116 101 tiPs tips and advice from real brides!

PLAnning 42 rEcEPtiOns Plan the perfect party to celebrate with guests after the ceremony.

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84 tABLE idEAs Finishing touches and beautiful favours for your reception.

92 WEdding FAirs Wedding fairs near you.

98 PHOtOgrAPHY & VidEO Help to get the shots and footage you’ll treasure for life.

108 trAnsPOrt Arriving in style on your special day.

132 tis tHE sEAsOn Whatever the season, we have lots of tips and advice!

142 FLOWErs Beautiful floral designs that are delightfully different.

158 LuxurY HOnEYMOOns start your married life in style with our top honeymoon suggestions!

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SEE THE UK’S BEST SUPPLIERS AT THE

NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW

The National Wedding Show takes place at Manchester Central from 7th-8th February, London Olympia from 20th-22nd February and Birmingham NEC from 27th February1st March. They’re superb venues for finding your dream wedding dress, and those elusive finishing touches for your special day...

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lan the day of your dreams at the UK’s biggest wedding show this spring. With inspirational feature areas and over 300 experts specialising in everything from designer dresses and dazzling venue décor to fabulous floristry and honeymoon hideaways, The National Wedding Show is the ultimate destination to try, buy, book and hire everything you need for your big day.

The Hottest Bridal Trends See the hottest bridal trends come to life at the must-see Catwalk Show, where you can discover the latest collections from the very best in bridal, including Suzanne Neville, Jenny Packham, Ivory & Co, Zaeem Jamal, Qiana Bridal, Eliza Jane Howell, Justin Alexander, Alfred Angelo, Enzoani, Ronald Joyce, Claire Pettibone, Debenhams, Berketex Bride and many more.

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Opposite: With three catwalk shows on each day and the best wedding suppliers in the region, you’ll find every element of your wedding at The National Wedding Show.

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>> With beautiful bridesmaids dresses, glamourous mother of the bride attire and suave groomswear, the Catwalk Show is an unmissable experience for the entire bridal party.

Bridal Boutique Browse and try on more dresses than you ever imagined in the Bridal Boutique and Designer Area, which together house the largest collection of dresses under one roof from the nation’s finest designers, retailers and boutiques. From fairytale ballgowns to short and sweet vintage dresses, there is something to suit every style.

Meet your favourite designers who will be on hand throughout the weekend to discuss your bespoke requirements and transform your dream dress to reality.

Discover breathtaking blooms in the Designer Flower Market, where the nation’s finest florists will create spectacular displays featuring everything from enchanting centrepieces to beautiful bridal bouquets for all wedding themes and colour schemes.

Meet the experts from your favourite brands and high street names who will be on hand to help make planning your perfect day easier than ever before. Whether you need to register for a gift list, book your honeymoon, or find unique favours for your guests, you can shop ‘til you drop with Debenhams, Sandals, Thomas Cook, House of Fraser, Young’s Hire, John Lewis, Jon Richard and many more.

Afternoon Tea End an exciting day of shopping and wedding planning at the Afternoon Tea Room, where you

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can treat yourself and your bridal party to tea and cake, or head to The Champagne Bar to toast to future happiness with a glass of bubbly and enjoy a mouth-watering selection of seafood salads, sushi and bagels.

VIP Tickets Experience the show in star style with VIP tickets, which include fast track entrance to the show, reserved seating at the Catwalk Show, unlimited access to an exclusive VIP area, a complimentary glass of bubbly and a goody bag full of beauty products to pamper yourself in the build up to your big day and a copy of Be A Beautiful Bride, an essential guide which is packed full of useful style and beauty advice that is guaranteed to ensure you look fabulous on your wedding day!!

With all this and more, you are sure to find everything you need to ensure your big day is perfect in every way, at the UK’s biggest wedding show, this season.

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on’t miss the Top 10 Tips sessions at the Wedding Theatre. Produced by renowned wedding show and TV producer Jane Galpin, the Top 10 Tips sessions will provide invaluable advice for brides, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom, making them a must-see for your entire bridal party.

The Glam Squad Meet the show's glam squad and discover everything you need to know about big day beauty, hair and style.

in The National Wedding Show Wedding Theatre

can shop ‘til you drop and explore everything else the show has to offer.

Standard tickets are £15 in adance or £20 on the door. VIP tickets are £35 in advance or £40 on the door.

For more information and to book tickets visit www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk *Advance ticket prices revert to the on the door price of £20 at midnight the day before opening.

If you have a style dilemma, let the team solve it for you. With live demonstrations and Q&A sessions, the Wedding Theatre is the perfect place to learn how to look and feel great from head to toe on your big day.

Top 10 Tips The Top 10 Tips will also feature a selection of The National Wedding Show’s exhibitors, bringing each session to life with demonstrations, props and first hand advice from the experts themselves.

Plus, one lucky bride will be selected to appear on stage for a complete makeover live on stage and presented to the audience in a ‘big reveal.’

Once you’ve discovered all you need to know at the Wedding Theatre, you

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SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP AT

The National Wedding Show is the ultimate destination for shopping, inspiration and wedding planning...

The National Wedding Show is the ultimate destination for shopping, inspiration and wedding planning – from your dress, honeymoon and venue to the bridal car, flowers and cake, you can try, buy, book and hire everything for your special day under one roof!

Fabulous finishing touches…

Discover all the fabulous finishing touches for your reception, from exquisite flowers and mouth-watering cakes to striking stationery. Whether you’re dreaming of a traditional fairytale wedding or planning your very own winter wonderland, there are stylish solutions for all themes and colour schemes.

Unique favours for your guests…

From traditional sugared almonds to charity donations and personalised keepsakes, finding the perfect favours for your wedding guests has never been easier. The Wedding

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Top; Three tier contemporary cake

by The Cake Store.

Below; Wedding Planner notebook and keepsake.

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WE LOVE THESE...

Main; The Wedding Tree Drop Top guest book.

Tree offers personalised coasters and keyrings, as well as the popular Drop Top Guest Book (pictured), all hand carved and engraved on stylish wooden tokens.

Meet the experts and plan your perfect day…

Meet the experts from your favourite brands and high street names who will be on hand to help make planning your perfect day easier than ever before, with everything from creating your gift list to planning your perfect honeymoon.

Venue Décor…

If you need help transforming your venue into a spectacular backdrop for your big day, seek inspiration

from The National Wedding Show’s host of wedding planners and stylists. Discover everything from dazzling lighting to stylish tableware and signage to create your perfect setting.

Travel in style…

Travel to your reception in celebrity-style in your very own chauffeur driven car.

Whether you are looking for a Rolls Royce to complement your vintage themed wedding, or a glamorous, state-of-theart limousine to whisk you off to your lavish black-tie affair, you can choose the perfect car to travel in star-style and make the ultimate entrance on your big day.

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TIPS AND ADVICE FROM BRIDAL COACH

MICHELE

PARADISE T

he UK’s No.1 Bridal Coach Michele Paradise returns to The National Wedding Show this autumn.

conversations and regret it later.

With over 20 years in the modelling industry, Michele has appeared as an expert and judge on Britain’s Next Top Model as well as several other TV programmes and trained as a hypnotherapist with Paul McKenna.

Now a Harley Street Life Coach, Michele has combined her wealth of skills and experience to help brides look and feel good inside and out on their big day.

2. Include the groom in as much decision making as he feels comfortable with. It’s his wedding too.

Play to his strengths and get him to organise details of the wedding that he is comfortable with and don’t take over. There’s more than one way to bake a cake!

Working closely with her clients, Michele gives brides the confidence they need to ensure their big day is the best day of their lives. Michele’s workshops cover important areas including diet and lifestyle before the wedding and how to remain relaxed and calm on the day itself.

Here are Michele’s three top tips for looking and feeling good inside and out on your big day – 1. Communication is key for a stress free wedding. Communicate with your respective parents on every level to save misunderstanding later on.

Be clear about the money they may give you and what it means, how much involvement they have in the wedding and who they can invite. Many couples avoid these

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3. Take one day off a week from wedding planning and that includes talking about it.

Everyone needs a break from the wedding planning, including you!

Meet Michele At The National Wedding Show…

Taking centre stage on The Catwalk with her popular workshops and sessions, Michele will share invaluable advice on everything from how to walk in fabulous shoes and achieve the perfect pose for photographs to choosing the best dress for each body shape.

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Try, buy, book and hire everything for your special day THE UK’S BIGGEST WEDDING SHOW 1000s of Wedding Dresses

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DRESSES This Page: Darcy, Hope & Paris from Caroline Castigliano...

Caroline Castigliano is a top uK fashion designer in bridal and evening wear. She set up her first bespoke bridal boutique over 20 years ago, and specialises in classically understated, yet contemporary wedding dresses and gowns. She incorporates expert corsetry to make the gowns fit perfectly and to help enhance the female form. Caroline now has her boutique in London’s Knightsbridge, and 50 exclusive stockists around the world. “We want to ensure that when you walk down the aisle in a Caroline Castigliano wedding dress you will feel the most confident you have ever felt in your life.”

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Designer Style 2015 Wedding Dresses... not only can you browse through the latest wedding dresses in this edition, you’ll also find local independent bridalwear specialists.

Make an appointment with one for the most reliable advice...

Whatever dress you think you’d like, be prepared to end up buying something completely different! So many brides have a set idea of the style of wedding dress they’d like to wear on their big day, only to end up with falling in love with something completely different, entirely unexpectedly! n Make an appointment with bridalwear retailers - never just ‘pop in.’ A pre-arranged appointment will ensure they can spare you the time and give you the attention you deserve. n In summer, opt for light natural fibres like silks. In winter, make sure you’ll be warm enough, with faux fur shrugs or long sleeves. n Don’t hunt in packs: the advice of one trusted friend is better than the over-excited conflicting opinions of several bridesmaids, a mother of the bride and mother in law. n Take notes: bridalwear retailers rarely allow you to take photos given that some unscrupulous brides ask overseas manufacturers to copy designs. Do take note of style numbers, prices etc., though. n Speaking of which, avoid mail order companies promising replicas of designer dresses. not only is this a violation of copyright, but the finished quality of such gowns is invariably poor, and the dresses can’t be altered over the course of several fittings leading up to your day, so the fit is likely to be poor, too.

Wedding Dress Glossary: Shape: The classic wedding dress shape is ‘A’-line; a fitted bust and bodice which flows out to the ground. It’s flattering for most body types. Ballgown dresses are similar, but with fuller skirts. A column dress is fitted to both tummy and the lower half of the body, whilst an empire or mermaid line is fitted to the knees, then flares out to the ground.

Necklines: A sweetheart neckline - shaped like a heart is a popular choice for many brides, but square, scoop (i.e: low), and strapless necklines also feature in many designers’ ranges. Look our for sheer (i.e: semi-sheer, lace or net) or bateau necklines to cover up your chest if you’re self-conscious, and opt for capped sleeves if you’re conscious about your upper arms and shoulders.

Trains: Sweep trains are the shortest - usually just a few inches lower than the front hem. Court trains are around three feet, chapel length trains are around four feet, whilst cathedral trains are the longest, generally seven feet.

Materials: Taffeta is crisp and smooth, organza is stiffer, more flowing than tulle. Chiffon is delicate and transparent.

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DRESSES CuvÊe Rose is Ian Stuart’s strapless ball gown dress, which features a magically beautiful pink-rose colour. www.ianstuart-bride.com

Wedding dresses with subtle colour or ombre are on-trend for 2015, as are capped shoulder sleeves and tulle overskirts...

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Veromia wedding dress; style 6136 9 www.veromia.co. uk.

351 g dress; style 91 Sonsie weddin .co.uk ia m ro ve w. ww Christiano Lucci’s Rita.

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For the fashion-conscious bride to be, Cristiano Lucci ignites the hopes and dreams of looking runwayworthy on a practical budget, with the brand’s classic semi couture range that promises to keep up with the latest trends of the glitterati, minus the exorbitant price tags. And even for the less dramatically inclined, Cristiano Lucci promises a new destination for timeless staples.

Christiano Lucci

Juventas gown

by Opulence Br idal www.opulenc ebridal.co.uk.

Tiffany Rose , Eliza

tiful Tiffany Rose has a selection of beau the maternity wedding dresses, including Eliza column wedding dress in ivory. www.tiffanyrose.com.

<< If you’re jetting off for a wedding abroad, one of Sincerity’s wedding dresses will suit, with cool, crease-resistant material. This gown features a simple V-neckline, sheer straps, classic Empire line with lace detailing. www.sinceritybridal.com.

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DRESSES

Wedding dress by D’Zage, style number D31365.

Column gown by Lillian West This simply stunning wedding dress by Lillian West is simple yet elegant, featuring a V-neck neckiline, capped shoulders and embellishment. www.lillianwest.com.

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Wedding dress by Alfred Angelo, 053.

<< Cristiano Lucci’s ‘Ingrid’ gown has a slight yellow colour, perfect for a spring or summer wedding. www.cristiano lucci.com.

Rye and Joy wedding gowns

by Maria Senvo, www.mariasenvo.com.

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Maggie Sotteroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Verima dress, inspired by the current trend for 1920s style.

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DRESSES

>> There is something truly mesmerising about an Anna Campbell dress, with designs dripping with decadent embellishments, intricately beaded laces, soft pretty tulles and ďŹ&#x201A;oating silk chiďŹ&#x20AC;ons. No matter which Anna Campbell bride you may be, when you slip into your dress on your wedding day you will feel timeless, yet not traditional, sexy yet sweet, and truly beautiful - just how every one of our brides should feel on her wedding day.

They create breathtaking, silken dresses inspired by vintage romance, all hand made in Melbourne, Australia with love, and stocked around the UK in independent boutiques. www.annacampbell.com

Anna Campbell.

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DRESSES Melody is Stephanie Allinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 strapless ball gown dress, which is transformed with this right-on-trend lace oďŹ&#x20AC; the shoulder cape.

Off the shoulder wedding dresses will be popular in 2015...

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Always the Bridesmaid...

Some dazzling bridesmaids’ dresses can complement the bride’s dress, and will provide an opportunity to show off your chosen colour theme...

Image: Two-tone contrasting dresses from Veromia’s D’Zage. Style DAB11254; www.veromia.co.uk.

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BRIDESMAIDS

Selection of metallic dresses from Kelsey Rose’s 2015 collection.

The brand’s bridesmaid dresses have RRPs of £120-£300, and are available in sizes 6-28 with childrens sizes from age 2-8 and teen sizes from ages 8-16. There are independent retailers of the brand across the UK; search for one near to you at www.kelseyrose.co.uk.

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Mark Lesley, 1373 www.marklesley. co.uk 20184 idal, 20182 & Impression Br al.com rid nb sio es pr www.im

Eternity’s Pretty Maids collection includes this olive above-the-knee dress.

In 48 colours; satin, chiffon, organza or taffeta. www.eternitybridal.co.uk.

D’Zage www.dzage.com

D’Zage www.dzage .co.uk

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MOTHER OF THE BRIDE >> John Charles John Charles’ Mother of the Bride outfits are sensual, glamourous, feminine and sophisticated, and this coupled with high quality design, luxurious fabrics and intricate attention to detail make them a great choice!

Mum’s The Word The mother of the bride is almost as important as the bride herself... black is a no-no and white is frowned upon as it’s too similar to the colour of a wedding dress. Our recommendation is a metallic outfit that complements the bride’s chosen highlight colour.

Brands include John Charles, Condici and Linea rafaelli.

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Dress and Jack www.ispir et (IP949) by Ispi rato, ato.co.uk.

Pretty in Pink by Condici, style 11244 The Condici collection is one of the most stylish yet classic designer outfits for the Mother of the Bride and guests.

They specialise in exquisite occasionwear with everything for the total look - they have an outfit to suit every occasion as well as every type of figure!

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Ronald Joyce, ce.com. www.ronaldjoy

<< Linea raffaelli is a great choice for Mother of the Bride outfits as their designs are elegantly timeless; Sophisticated Lace. www.linearaffaelli.be

Blue raw silk outfit with mat ching hat and bolero

by John Charles, 25875 www .johncharles.co.uk.

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A Christian

MARRIAGE The legal and religious implications of Church of England weddings, of which there are over 50,000 each year in the UK...

Image: Lauren Hewby Photography www.laurenhewbyphotography.zenfolio.com

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WEDDING IDEAS

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hurch weddings are on the rise. In fact, interest in church weddings over the past year or two has risen by over 50%, with The Church of England performing 50,000 ceremonies annually in one of the uK’s 16,000 churches.

The population of the uK currently stands at 64.1 million, with 59% of the uK identifying itself as Church of England and more than 1.7 million people visiting a church at least once a week.

How does the Church work?

The Church of England is divided up into two provinces - York and Canterbury, each with its own archbishop. The two provinces are divided up into dioceses, of which there are 41 in the uK. Each diocese is divided up further into parishes, of which there are a total of 10,500 in the uK, so about 250 per diocese.

You’ll be required to attend a rehearsal ‘ out of hours’ - marriage ceremonies ‘ c onducted’ after 6pm and before 8am aren’ t legal!

Each diocese has its own bishop, who oversee the rural deans and vicars who work in one or more of each of the diocese’s parishes.

Marriage has never been easier and cheaper...

Prior to 2008, you had to marry in your own parish, but thanks to new Church of England guidelines, known as the Qualifying Connection rules, you can marry in any parish that you’re able to demonstrate a connection to. This might be a parish you or your partner have lived in for more than six months, a parish in which you were baptised, confirmed or a parish in which your parents or grandparents were born, married in, or in which they regularly attend services.

To marry in a church costs from as little as £486.

This covers a fee payable to the church of £392, a marriage certificate, having your banns (the intention to marry) read out and a banns certificate.

Legal requirements...

You can marry in church on any day of the week, but Saturday is the most popular day, followed by Friday and Sunday.

The reading of your banns is a legal tradition and is required on three consecutive Sundays. next, you’ll be required to attend a rehearsal ‘out of hours’ marriage ceremonies ‘conducted’ after 6pm and before 8am aren’t legal.

If you’re divorced, most Church of England vicars will marry you, though some are reluctant. If you’ve been married previously, discuss this with your vicar.

Civil Ceremonies...

Civil wedding ceremonies are distinct from religious ceremonies. Civil ceremonies can take place only where a civil license has been granted - usually hotels and your local registration office, where you register births, marriages and deaths.

Two witnesses are necessary during a civil ceremony, and unlike church ceremonies, the wording of civil services are not allowed to contain any religious content. A ‘standard’ statutory declaration is made, but you may recite your own vows. The cost of registering a marriage is around £5 for a marriage certificate and around £375 for registration office staff.

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RECEPTIONS

AFTER THE CEREMONY

The Perfect Reception Venue There’s no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ wedding reception venue.

Hotel or marquee? How many people? What about catering? With so many questions, it’s important to consider the fundementals first...

W

hen it somes to choosing your dress, only your preferences count. Planning your wedding reception, however, is rather more complicated. Your own preferences count, of course, but there’s lots of practical stuff to consider - your wedding budget, the size of your guest list and the time of year, not to mention myriad other considerations.

Budgeting Your budget will perhaps be the starting point to exploring your options. A number of hotels in our area offer packages from just £1,000 with wedding breakfasts, co-ordinators and even civil ceremonies included.

These are usually for 50 guests, with the average number of people at wedding receptions around 50-60. Naturally provision is made the inclusion of additional guests, and you can add ‘optional extras’ but they’re a great place to start your wedding planning, allowing for easy budgeting, and ensuring you know exactly what you’re getting for your money.

Budgeting for a marquee wedding is a little more tricky given that you will need, in addition to the marquee itself, lining, tables and chairs, dance floors, heating and caterers.

However, they provide more space, the ability to create a bespoke layout for your event and, of course, the ability to enjoy a late summer evening partying into the small hours.

Other Ideas If you’re looking for a more imaginative idea, aquariums, boats on rivers like the Thames, theatres and sporting venues all offer off-the-wall ideas.

The most unusual wedding venues across the UK include Somerset’s Wookey Hole Caves, the Wise Wedding Venue - a rustic forest in Kent Cley Windmill in Norfolk, and The Lodge Treehouse in Scotland.

With so many options, explore a venue near to you and be imaginative with your wedding reception, styling it to suit not just your budget, but your taste too.

Different Options If your budget is a little more generous, the options are rather more comprehensive. A hotel venue will provide catering, usually with a choice of different menus or packages for food and drink.

Other venues allow you to create bespoke packages.

In the first instance, have a rough guest list, which you can add to or prune back according to your finances.

Marquee Weddings Another option is a marquee wedding. These don’t necessarily save money but do provide much more flexibility - provided you’ve a site on which to place one.

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THE OLDE BARN HOTEL

Turning Dreams into Reality

Licensed for Civil Ceremonies • Wedding packages available from £1000 • Banqueting for up to 200 guests • 102 bedrooms with special rates for wedding guests • Health Club

Toll Bar Road, Marston, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2HT Tel: 01400 250909 • enquiry@theoldebarnhotel.co.uk

www.theoldebarnhotel.co.uk

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WEDDING IDEAS

A 1950s Wedding Halcyon style, as wedding photographers Antonia and Steve from Jakabi Photography host a styled 1950s wedding shoot - great for brides looking for that retro look!

Images: Antonia and Steve from Jakabi Photography; 07882 932205 or see www.jakabiphotography.com.

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“I ALWAYS LOVED THE GLAMOUR and the elegance of the 1950s.” says wedding photographer Antonia from Jakabi Photography.

“The vision here was to mix this with the quintessentially British notion of a picnic in the park, or an afternoon tea party.”

Antonia used authentic 1950s wedding photos to recreate the style of the era. Bright red, peach and candied pink featured throughout the shoot, helping create a retro, vintage look.

Rosy from Box Clever Wedding had a lot of input with the styling: “50's music, fun, kisses and lemonade were my influences. It started with a simple kilner, an eight litre dispenser and the old fashioned lemonade. I made a matching lemonade stand which is easily transformed into a kissing booth. A coconut shy is a traditional favourite at village fêtes that everyone recognises too. I loved gathering little nuggets of memorabilia to help with the staging.”

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Centre: Box Clever Wedding made the stationery for the shoot, using brown card to enhance the vintage feel.

Above: The cupcakes were decorated with different coloured buttercream icing provide some of the vivid retro colours. Some featured sugar flowers, and others had cake picks with wording like Mr & Mrs from Elizimmy Gifts; a big current trend.

Antonia’ s styled wedding shoot provides a wealth of ideas you can adapt and incorporate into your own special day...

Opposite, Left & Main: Our models were Patrick Coll and Kizzy Coll-Cats. The inspiration for the flowers came from Katie at Sunshine Florist, whose grandmother had a low key 1950s wedding.

“Nan has been happily married to my Grandad for 71 years. They married quickly when my Grandad was posted away in the war so she didn't have a bouquet and she told me exactly what she would have had and that's what I based the bouquet on!”

Top/Left: Pucker Up! This kissing booth was made by Box Clever Wedding, and is a quirky and original addition to any wedding!

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Above: The bunting, designed by Elizimmy Gifts, added a touch of fun, and also allowed the couple to create an image for thank you cards for their guests.

Patrick’s outfit was styled with Frank Sinatra in mind, with playful pink colour brought out on his braces and socks.

Below: Add finishing touches to your wedding day to match your theme, like this sweet dispenser.

Opposite: The 1949 vintage Riley convertible from Crossley Cars was decorated with a ‘Just married’ sign printed by Box Clever Wedding.

“Add those finishing touches to make your wedding day truly memorable. The 1950s is an emerging trend, so we hope brides will be able to take inspiration from our shoot...”

Suppliers and Experts...

Photos: Jakabi Photography: 07882 932205, www.jakabiphotography.co.uk.

Styling, coconut shy, kissing booth, lemonade stand & stationery: Rosy from Box Clever Wedding: 01278 453263, www.boxcleverwedding.co.uk.

Dress: Eva Ellen Couture: 07762 829534, www.evaellencouture.co.uk.

Venue: Brymore Academy: 01278 652369, www.brymoreacademy.co.uk.

Makeup: Katie Jay: 07772 329041.

Jewellery: Taylor Made Craft: 07792 489842, www.taylormadecraft.co.uk.

Hair: Sarah Eccles-Markey: 07872 956331.

Wedding Car: Crossley Cars: 07773 792882, www.crossleycars.co.uk.

Cake design and cakes: Nice - Buns: 07748 847403, www.nice-buns.net.

Bunting and cakes: Elizimmy Gifts: 07970 683235, www.elizimmy.co.uk.

Vintage china & picnic basket: Pinny & Petticoat Events: 07837 838992, www.pinnyandpetticoat.com.

Flowers: Katie at Sunshine Florist: 07794 368919, www.sunshineflorist.co.uk.

Models: Patrick Coll and Kizzy Coll-Cats.

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Norton Lodge Hotel & Conference

Centre For the most important day of your life Our professional team will ensure your day’s remembered for all the right reasons.

The wedding co-ordinators will organise everything for you from seating and floral displays through to entertainment and your extensive menu options.

• Civil Wedding ceremony • Central courtyard with large fountain for photographs • Fabulous bridal suite with Jacuzzi bath & private balcony •22 new en-suite bedrooms

Old Harbour Farm, Norton Disney, Lincoln LN6 9R

Tel: 01522 789111 www.nortonlodge.co.uk

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WEDDING IDEAS

Down to the Woods Wedding photographer and stylist Mandy Carter takes us down to the woods for a Woodland inspired photo shoot, great for Boho brides looking for a rustic wedding...

Images: Mandy Carter, Dottie Photography; 01945 773368 or see www.dottiephotography.co.uk.

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IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in for a big surprise, as our styled wedding shoot features on-trend rustic theme that many Boho Brides want to incorporate into their special wedding day.

Wedding photographer Mandy Carter found the perfect location, giving her inspiration for this woodland wedding. Rustic tables and chairs covered with moss, flower garlands and ivy are given a glamourous edge with chandeliers, and gold and red colours.

Those extra little touches can help make your wedding day truly unique, and although they can take time, things like our glass jars, hanging light bulbs with flowers, and gold painted apples for place mats are all finishing touches that you can use for your wedding.

Mandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photography was treated to a crossprocessing effect which emphasised her images and to help make the colours really stand out.

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Left: The bride’s wedding dress featured intricate lace detailing and plunging neckline and her bouquet used coloured ribbon, pine cones, roses and foliage.

Above/Centre: Wooden crates added a rustic feel, where guests could leave notes using carved pencils that created pretty flower bunting with pegs.

This woodland wedding features lots of personalised ‘ D IY ’ touches that any bride can incorporate into their day...

Suppliers and Experts...

Stationery: Dottie Creations: 01354 660804, www.dottiecreations.com.

Photos: Mandy Carter, Dottie Photography: 01945 773368, www.dottiephotography.co.uk.

Venue: West Lexham Manor: www.westlexham.org.

Wedding Dress: Martin Charles Bridal: www.martincharlesbridalgallery.com.

Makeup: Liza Smith: www.lizasmithmakeup.co.uk.

Hair: AlIson Jenner Hair: www.alisonjennerhair.com Suit: Tweedmans Vintage: www.tweedmansvintage.co.uk Paper flowers and chair covers: Decadent Dreams Flowers: Swaffham Florist: www.swaffhamflorist.co.uk Models: April Rayson, James Davenport, Rosie and Freya.

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Enjoying a Great

ReCePTIon With the ceremony over and the champagne corks popping, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to organise a fantastic party for family and friends. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve a number of tips to ensure you can add some great finishing touches to your wedding reception...

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RECEPTION TIPS

M

ake your reception extra special and enjoy a beautiful party venue with a little a bit of effort and some imagination.

1. Set a budget, avoid ‘reception spend guilt...’

Set a budget and prioritise. Make a list of everything you want, to help prevent you over spending. If you love live music then your budget will need to consider having a live band and only two courses instead.

2. Simple means elegant...

Place settings can look just as beautiful with a simple fresh flower as they do tied with ribbons and intricate beads. If you try to do complicated decorations yourself, you’ll find you are tied up until midnight the day before your wedding, putting yourself under too much additional pressure.

3. Start your planning early...

Start planning your reception as soon as you can. Get the larger things out the way sooner, like finding the perfect venue, and this will give you a bit more breathing space for the smaller tasks and those enjoyable finishing touches.

4. Ask for help... ! #1 You don’t need the worry of arranging something with no idea of how to go about it. Consider hiring a wedding planner who can co-ordinate the day for you, from finding and booking the venue, flowers and table decorations, to transport and catering.

Wedding planners work closely with you so they can make sure you get everything you want, and it will also provide that extra reassurance.

5. Ask for help... ! #2 Also, don’t be afraid to delegate to help take the pressure off you and your fiancè. But make sure you keep a check of those you’re delegating to and make sure they are making progress with those things.

6. Your day, your way...

Make sure you have your wedding your way, and not someone else’s. It is easy, and sometimes very helpful to get opinions from your friends and family, but you mustn’t forget whose wedding it actually is.

Make sure you do what is right for you.

7. Choose enjoyment over etiquette...

Don’t get buried under with etiquette – receiving lines and getting the order of the speeches right are not the be all and end all.

8. Taming your timings...

Keep an eye on your timings. Ideally you should have a maximum of about three hours from the ceremony to sitting down for your meal. If you try to stretch this time you may find that some of your guests get tired and emotional, or even a little bored.

It’ s sometimes helpful to get opinions from your friends and family, but don’ t forget whose wedding it actually is...

9. Liaising with suppliers...

Don’t forget who’s supplying what. It may be worth sharing this information with someone else in the bridal party so they can help make sure everyone is accounted for.

10. Reduce your responsibilities...

Ask a member of the bridal party to take control on the day to help lessen the pressure. They can liaise with the venue, caterer and entertainment as the last thing you should be thinking about is whether the DJ knows where he’s going!

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RECEPTION TIPS 11. Keeping children occupied...

Make sure you keep the children entertained. Goody bags with crayons and colouring books are ideal for the dinner table, and you could hire an entertainer for an hour or two - from a magician, to a face painter.

12. Create a first impression...

The entrance will create a first impression for your reception. Use greenery, flowers and topiary or line your entrance in silk, but whatever you do, make sure your guests get a great first impression.

13. Add quirky names to your tables...

To make your wedding memorable, choose table names which are relevant to you as a couple, such as locations in the world you have visited together, or where you went on your first few dates.

14. Create your perfect playlist...

If you have a limited budget, create a playlist on your MP3 or burn a CD of classical or jazz background music to play during your reception.

15. Consider lighting carefully...

You don’t have to stick to conventional lighting for your venue. Getting the right ambience to suit your

Your wedding day and reception is meant to be one of the happiest and most exciting days opf your life, and a celebration of your marriage with loved ones. The most important thing to remember is to enjoy yourself and spend time together...

Try something different and quirky to decorate your reception, like vintage bicycles with flowers. Image: Waterbaby Flowers.

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Above: Consider different lighting to create ambience, like tea lights, fairy lights and candelabras on your tables.

Image by Notton House Photography.

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Left and Below: Create personalised favours for your guests on the tables, like with sweets & bubbles, and messages in glasses.

Notton House Photography.

Below: Ask guests to sign a wedding plate, or wedding tree; this example is from www.hannahweeks.co.uk, £190. It’s an A1 fingerprint tree for guests to print & sign.

Right: Try something quirky, like this ‘A Wedding to Die For ‘Cluedo’ themed reception. Image by Dottie Photography; www.dottiephotography.co.uk.

Left: Get photo props from www.notonthehighstreet.com.

Below: Keep your cards together with this Card Box from Etsy.

theme is key, so consider candelabras, tea lights and fairy lights to create a moody, yet romantic feeling.

Consider how you’ll illuminate your reception when the lights go off at night or for any areas outdoors.

16. Making your reception sparkle...

Fireworks are a beautiful addition, and can allow your photographer to get some romantic snaps of you with your guests. Sparklers are also a fun way to entertain children and create lightpainting images.

17. Make climate contingencies... one of the main things you’ll be hoping for is perfect weather, but plan ahead and supply personalised wedding umbrellas for your guests, just in case!

18. Add those extra finishing touches...

Add a few extra finishing touches to make your reception even more fun and enjoyable. Personalised favours, a table magician or caricature artist will go down a treat, or you could add ‘His and Hers’ baskets in the restrooms full of goodies!

19. Last but not least... enjoy yourself!

Your wedding day is meant to be the best day of your life and if there’s a small hiccup - like the beautiful weather you were sure you’d booked failing to materialise - then c’est la vie; the most important thing is celebrating your marriage with loved ones.

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Five Simple Tips

Are You Sitting

Comfortably?

If there’s one element of your wedding planning sure to be fraught with stress... it’s negotiating the politics of arranging your tables. Allow us to help! n Traditionally, the groom sits to the right of the bride with (working outwards) alternating male and female place settings for the bride’s father, groom’s mother and best man (to the bride’s left) and the bride’s mother, groom’s father and chief bridesmaid (to the right of the groom). n However, with step-families and children featuring in many weddings, an acceptable current convention is to seat children at the top table and have dedicated tables for each set of parents or step-parents. n An alternative to politics is to create a sweetheart table; a table of two where just the bride and groom are seated. n To plan your other tables, use www.ukbride.co.uk’s table planner - it’ll automate a tricky job. Remember to seat children nearest to the toilets, and elderly relatives away from speakers and drafts. Avoid creating a ‘singletons’ table - your table plan is not a great tool to try to matchmake single friends! n Don’t try to turn a blind eye to family politics - nip any hassle in the bud by pointing out that table planning is a practical necessity and you expect guests to get on and behave well, regardless of any family politics. In doing so, you’ll set the ground rules right from the start, so take a firm stand and explain that disagreements won’t be tolerated.

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TABLES

Main: This wedding table looks delightfully elegant with simple silver and glassware, runner, white flowers and candles. Add extra sparkle with table crystals.

Below: Enhance your vintage theme with pastel colours of pink, purple and blue, different containers for your flowers and simple decorations. Add that extra finishing touch with tall candelabras or multiple lights hung low over the table as shown here.

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Turning the

TABLES on stylish weddings...

You wedding venue’s tables will look decidedly standard unless you dress them up beautifully. You don’t need to go to great expense - requisition old bird cages, vintage finds from antiques shops and by getting creative with vintage china and tealights...

n Metallic Style: For elegant and chic, opt for metallics like gold & silver. Use a combination of shades to create a luxurious look. This colour scheme is perfect for a glamorous champagne reception. n Vintage: Softer shades and stronger tones can work well together using pinks, purples and blues - helping to create a vintage look.

Add other elements like lace, pearls and crystals. n Soft Blue: Blue is a great colour for any season, and with colours ranging from cyan to navy, the choice is almost limitless! n Lilac, Pink & Green: Lilac and pink tones work really well together, especially with green. n Texture: Add that extra touch with table crystals, pearls, glassware and lanterns. Candles make cheap favours and look great at night.

They’re also available in different colours.

Above: Different shades of pink, lilac and green are a great combination together.

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Left; outdoor weddings are a big trend, and you can add lots of table finishing touches like sunglasses, pillows, and these drink dispensers.

Below; personalise your tables with these rustic birch bark vases engraved with your initials and wedding date. £34.95 from The Letteroom, www.theletteroom.com.

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WEDDING TreATS For

YoUr reCepTion

TABLES

Spending a little time scouring the internet will yield great results in terms of finding finishing touches for your tables...

Table linens and flowers are a given for your reception tables, but there are so many other ways you can tittivate your tables, especially with a few of the ideas available online for just a few pounds.

Tealights are cheap and can be placed in anything from old jars and cans, votives and bottles. Different textured linens like hessian and silk can create different looks, and with some textured card and a little calligraphy you can create some great looking place names.

Don’t forget to pay your local antiques shops and fairs a visit to find old candelabras, vintage frames which can be used as hessian pinboards for messages, old photo frames, and glass bottles, jars & kilners - the latter can be used for drinks, sweets and for holding flower arrangements.

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Right; Light up your tables with these Mercury and Glass Tea Light Hanging Candle Holder £18/three from not on the High Street

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WEDDING IDEAS Main; personalised hessian table runners £30, from not on the High Street.

Right; Woodland and rustic weddings are two of the hottest themes. incorporate throughout your wedding, from stationery and flowers, to table decorations including quirky questions for guests!

Inset; Made from the bark of Birch trees these very cute star shaped pieces of bark are the ideal decoration for a rustic or Christmas Wedding. each box contains approx 60 small glittery heart scatters.

A delightful addition, £3.50, www.lindsayinteriors.co.uk.

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Six Simple Tips

Marquee Weddings A marquee will give you the flexibility to plan the size, shape and look of your reception down to the last detail... just be sure to consider our tips!

n Book early; marquee companies sometimes have both new and old stock; confirm early to ensure the best marquee stock, especially during mid-summer when both weddings and country shows are at their height. n There are two types of marquee; canvas pole marquees which are better in summer with greater airflow and arguably better looking, and clear span marquees which are more stable, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have poles and ropes getting in the way. n Insist on a site survey to ensure there are no nasty surprises during your setup.

Image: www.thepearltentcompany.com.

n Budget for the extras like the flooring, the dance floor, luxury toilet blocks (one unit per 50 guests), silk linings, heating or air conditioning, lighting, furniture and crockery hire. n Try and position your bar (where people congregate) near the entertainment and ensure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t inadvertently create areas of congestion around the entrance, for example. n After something different?

Some companies specialise in medieval and Tudor tents, middle-east tents and Asian style yurts. A lot of couples are also opting for teepee wedding tents too.

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WeddingFairs To advertise your wedding fairs in our 2016 edition call 01529 46 99 77 and speak to one of our friendly team.

January 2015 SATURDAY 17TH & SUNDAY 18TH Barnsdale Lodge Open Weekend The Avenue Rutland Water Exton Oakham Rutland LE15 8AH 01572 724678 reception@barnsdalelodge.co.uk www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk SUNDAY 18TH The Old Barn Hotel Toll bar Road Marston Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 2HT 01400 250909 enquiry@theoldebarnhotel.co.uk www.theoldebarnhotel.co.uk 11am-3pm SATURDAY 24TH & SUNDAY 25TH Branston Hall Branston Lincoln LN4 1PD 01522 793305 info@branstonhall.com www.branstonhall.com 11am- 4pm. Free entry UK Wedding Show Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle www.ukbride.co.uk/buy-tickets-ukws SUNDAY 25TH Stapleford Park Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2EF

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01572 787 522 weddings@stapleford.co.uk www.stapleford.co.uk 11am – 3pm. Free Entry Champagne on arrival THURSDAY 29TH The Deep Tower Street Hull Lincolnshire HU1 4DP 01482 382000 weddings@thedeep.co.uk www.thedeep.co.uk 7pm-10pm. Free entry SATURDAY 31ST & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY UK Wedding Show Excel, London www.ukbride.co.uk/buy-tickets-ukws

February 2015 SATURDAY 7TH & SUNDAY 8TH The National Wedding Show Manchester Central, Manchester www.ukbride.co.uk/buy-tickets SUNDAY 15TH Kelham Hall Newark Nottingham NG23 5QX 01636 980 000 info@kelham-hall.com www.kelham-hall.co.uk 11am – 3pm £4 entry or see facebook for offers FRIDAY 20TH TO SUNDAY 22ND The National Wedding Show Olympia, London www.ukbride.co.uk/buy-tickets

SUNDAY 22ND Doddington Hall Doddington Lincoln LN6 4RU 01522812501 www.doddingtonhall.com info@doddingtonhall.com 10am – 3pm Free entry Greetham Valley Woodlane Greetham Oakham Rutland LE15 7SN 01780 460444 Mitch.bardwell@greethamvalley.co.uk www.greethamvalley.co.uk Free entry Kenwick Park Kenwick Louth Lincolnshire LN11 8NY 01507 608 806 info@kenwick-park.co.uk www.kenwick-park.com 11am – 3pm Free entry FRIDAY 27TH TO SUNDAY 1ST The National Wedding Show Birmingham NEC, Birmingham www.ukbride.co.uk/buy-tickets

March 2015 SUNDAY 15TH County Assembly Rooms 76 Bailgate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3AR 01522 520 098

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info@countyassemblyrooms.co.uk www.countyassemblyrooms.co.uk 10am – 3pm Free entry Leicester Stage Hotel 299 Leicester Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1JW 0116 2886161 conference@stagehotel.co.uk www.stagehotel.co.uk Please visit website for full details and further wedding fair dates Bailgate Wedding Fayre weddings@bailgateweddingfayre.co.uk www.bailgateweddingfayre.co.uk 11am – 4pm Incorporating the following Venues: White Hart Lincoln, The Lincoln Hotel, Old Palace, Charlotte House & Judges Lodgings See website for full details.

SUNDAY 22ND The Legacy Dukes Head 5-6 Tuesday Market Place Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 1JS 08444 119 484 sales@dukesheadhotel.com www.legacy-hotels.co.uk/ legacy-dukeshead Free glass of fizz on arrival SATURDAY 28TH The Secret Garden Burwash Manor New Road Barton, Cambridge CB23 7EY 01223 260040 info@burwashweddings.com www.burwashweddings.com Free entry

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MAKE YOUR WEDDING

Great for the Groom Whilst the blushing bride is the star of the day, we shouldn’t forget about Prince Charming. We offer nervous grooms a word of encouragement and a few ideas of how to ensure the day goes without a hitch... n The Best Man: You’ll probably choose a good friend or brother to be your best man, but above all it should be someone you can rely on. Traditionally - their responsibilities are organising the stag do so you want someone who’s going to plan the best event for you, and not leave you handcuffed somewhere while they hit the pubs!

Other responsibilities include helping round up relatives for photographs, and giving the (often) hilariously funny best man speech! He also escorts the chief bridesmaid after the wedding.

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n Grooming Guide: It’s just as important for the men to look good at the wedding as it is the bride! Book to have a haircut the week before the big day - this gives you time to get used to a new style and avoid last minute mishaps with the clippers!

Trim your nose hair (and eyebrows), try and brush your teeth three times a day to prepare for wedding day smiles and make sure you moisturise daily.

A few days before the big day, treat yourself to a facial and manicure too! If you’re having a shave before the big day - be careful as you don’t want any facial cuts.

n The Suits: Don’t rush when it comes to choosing suits. Fathers of the bride and groom are an important part of the bridal party and will appear in most photos so you’ll want to look every inch the dapper gent.

Generally, the choice is traditional or modern, but you can opt for something a little different like a kilt or dickie bow and braces.

Visit several suppliers, and try different options.

If you want to match your colour theme, take a swatch of fabric from the bridesmaid dress supplier so your groomswear supplier can match as closely as possible.

You should also buy your shoes a month in advance and wear them in so you’re not in agony all day.

Likewise don’t opt for groomswear that’s too tight as you’ll feel uncomfortable after a day posing for photographs, eating and drinking!

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THE MEN

Five Looks for

Your Groom 1. Crushed velvet suit by Formal Tailor, www.formaltailor.co.uk.

2. Highland style from Youngs Hire www.youngs-hire.co.uk.

3. Pale blue suit from Moss Bros, www.moss.co.uk.

4. Bright red mod-style suit from Moss Bros.

5. Morning suit from Youngs Hire.

n The Speeches: The grooms speech is your opportunity to tell your new wife how much she means to you, and also to thank guests, your in-laws and parents for everything they have done for you both, the bridal party and groomsmen.

If you’re nervous, take a deep breath and use cue cards rather than complete text. And make sure you rehearse! Do use the phrase ‘my wife’ early on in the speech, as this will raise a cheer and make you feel more at ease. n The One You Love: Ironically, your wedding day is so busy you’ll spend very little time alone with your bride. Ask the bridesmaids to surprise your bride on the morning of your wedding with a token of your love - like a piece of jewellery or her favourite perfume.

Try and steal a few minutes away together to tell her you love her amid the excitement and constant stream of well-wishers.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Picture This...

When the flowers have faded and the cake is reduced to crumbs, your wedding photographs will be a lasting reminder of your special day...

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edding flowers are past their best in a few days, and your wedding cake will be reduced to mere crumbs... if it’s delicious enough! In short, your wedding photography and your wedding video are the two elements from your wedding planning that you’ll keep for the rest of your life - the groom being the only other legacy of months of planning.

Photographer? Videographer?

How about both, because each do completely separate jobs. Whilst your photographs will sit on your desk at work, hang on your walls, arguably they can’t capture the sound of the day, or the way you recited your vows, in the way that a wedding video can. A photographer can capture moments in time, but a videographer is able to capture words from well-wishers, the sound of laughter and the groom’s speech. Equally, photographs are a work of art, with effects that don’t work as well on video.

You can’t put a wedding video in a frame, so it’s important that you make room in your wedding budget for both photographs and a DVD of your day.

How to Find an Expert Both photographers and videographers have their respective industry bodies. For photographers it’s either the BIPP, MPS or SWPP, whilst professionals

who record wedding videos are affiliated with the Institute of Videographers.

Each of these trade bodies are able to help you find an ‘approved’ expert, but you should also trust your own judgement, so over the next few pages we feature a few local experts that we’d advise you call.

Talk to them, and get a feel for how they work with their brides and grooms.

Photographers should have a large portfolio of images and testimonials. Meanwhile, videographers usually have a showreel of their previous work.

A photographer can capture moments in time, but a videographer is able to capture the sound of laughter too...

Take a look at the quality of their footage, look at their editing techniques and assess the style with which they integrate music and mix different scenes together.

Book Early to Avoid Disappointment Because the vast majority of experts are booked up in the summer months, the most popular months for weddings, we recommend that you book your wedding photographer or videographer early.

UKbride.co.uk’s QuoteMe service will enable you to send a message to local wedding suppliers with your wedding date on, so you can confirm their availability.

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Find a professional photographer Need a helping hand to ďŹ nd a professional?

See the British Institute of Professional Photographers; www.bipp.com, the Master Photographersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association; www.thempa.com or Society of Wedding Photographers; www.swpp.co.uk. You can also find a photographer in your local area at www.ukbride.co.uk.

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CAPTURE THE DAY

Girls on

Film 1

Are you available...?

Before you start discussing your requirements, it’s a good idea to make sure your dream photographer is free on your wedding date - so be organised.

Ask if they are planning on covering other weddings on the same day as you, as the last thing you want is them rushing to get to another client.

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Amateur or pro?

Try and do a mini background check and ask to see a portfolio, mainly to make sure they are a pro and not an amateur. Find out how long they’ve been photographing weddings and how many, and if they’ve covered a similar wedding to yours - if you’re having a large wedding you’ll want to make sure they can manage.

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Will I be retouched?

Most professional photographers perform post-processing on images.

Some limit this to tone and colour correction. Ask if they can do black and white conversions, sepia tints and other effects, colour popping, or blemish removal and how long they will spend post-processing your images.

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When can I see my photographs?

Some photographers turn around their images quickly whilst others take months – sometimes longer, depending on the time of year and staff, so ask for an ETA on your images.

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Good wedding photography is a result of artistry, sound technical understanding and exceptional ‘soft skills’ - the ability to be tactful, sensitive and to deal with overbearing in-laws! Here are the 10 questions we think you should ask your expert...

What’s your style?

Lots of photographers have a style - the main being traditional & reportage that have a more natural approach. A contemporary style is becoming more popular, inspired by editorial fashion shots which are less formal and rigid, with interesting backdrops and light effects and unusual angles. Traditional styles favour groups and romantic shots, and reportage appear unposed and concentrate on a natural look that appears to be less intrusive. If there’s a list of images you want, ask!

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Packages...?

Find out what packages your wedding photographer can offer, and whether these can be tailored to suit you and your budget. Ask about travel charges, insurance against damaged or lost memory cards, stolen equipment or falling ill on your wedding day, if they offer a pre-wedding shoot, customisation, photo booth, wedding albums, can others purchase copies of photographs, how much the deposit is and whether they offer a payment plan and what their refund and cancellation policy is.

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Backup equipment?

Every photographer should have backup flashes, lenses and other equipment such as batteries to ensure they can carry on shooting in the event of faulty equipment.

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Do you work alone?

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Can I have my images on CD/DVD?

Having two or more photographers covering your wedding ensures the bride and groom can be photographed getting ready, or detail shots of your day can be captured whilst the other organises group photographs. The more photographers who attend, the more comprehensive your wedding images will be.

Lots of couples like to have digital copies of their weddng images, so it’s important to ask if you can obtain low-quality or watermarked versions of your images to use personally, or share with friends. Lots of lives are carried out digitally, so using pictures in digital photo frames, on social media and being able to email them or print them out at home is essential.

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Will we get on?

Getting along isn’t just a nicety. Your photographer should make you feel comfortable and at ease so they create relaxed looking shots. On an already emotional day, it’s crucial your photographer is assertive to offer instruction to the wedding party so they capture the images you want. Lots of photographers organise ice-breaker engagement shoots before the big day so you can get used to posing, and your photographer too.

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TRANSPORT

Jakabi Photography www.jakabiphotography.com

10 Transport Ideas “Get me to the church on time!” that’s the cry of many brides who rush out of the house having put the finishing touches to their hair and makeup.

Fortunately there are a number of options for ensuring you arrive in style...

(PICTURED): n Camper Vans and VW Beetles are a great way to create a ‘hippy’ look. n Environmentally friendly and hopelessly romantic tandem for two. n Have a memorable entrance in a hot air balloon. n Add a splash of colour in a Double Decker Bus. n Quirky and great for our ‘outdoorsy’ brides; arrive on the back of a tractor. n Add a bit of retro glam in a classic car.

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VW Camper Van and Beetle: If you’re trying to create the perfect 1960’s retro them, then look no further! Boho is on trend at the moment, so add flowers to your hair to get the full effect.

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Double Decker: Add a bit of London edge to your wedding with a red double decker bus. It will provide a splash of colour for your outdoors wedding photographs, and you could also ‘double it up’ as a ride from the ceremony to your reception for guests.

You could also book a party bus and sip champagne while you spend some quality time with your guests.

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Classic Car: For a retro glam inspired wedding, there’s nothing quite like a classic car! Choose from a Rolls Royce, Bentley, Beauford Tourer or Daimler.

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Tractor: There’s nothing more alternative than arriving on the back of a tractor. Fun, quirky and great for those outdoor ‘festival’ style weddings. It will make the perfect prop for your photographs, and the children at your wedding will love a ride!

Notton House Photography www.nottonhousephotography.com

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Star Car: Turn your guests’ heads with a famous car replica. There is so much choice - from a classic James Bond Aston Martin, Italian Job Mini to a 66 Ford Thunderbird or General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard.

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Motorcycle: Ooze ultimate cool and get the groom to arrive at the wedding ceremony on a motorbike. For brides with wedding dresses too big for a side car - a trike is the perfect alternative and bound to get dad grinning from ear to ear on the way to the ceremony. Make sure all you biker brides choose a hairstyle that is easily fixed after wearing a helmet!

Henden Weddings www.hendenweddings.co.uk Bridal designer: Stephanie Kate www.stephaniekate.co.uk

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Hot Air Balloon: Create a truly remarkable and memorable way to travel to your wedding ceremony with a hot air balloon ride. This will also give you the perfect opportunity to get some unusual but very cool aerial photographs of your guests.

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A Bicycle For Two: Environmentally friendly and hopelessly romantic, who could resist a bicycle ride for two on a tandem? Store your flowers in the basket and whisk off on a scenic route together before making your way to greet your guests at the reception. A great way to get some fun and natural photographs of you together on your special day.

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Boat: Ahoy there... if you’re getting married by the river or the sea, why not make the most of it and arrive by boat.

AMBA Photography www.ambaphotography.co.uk

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Horsing Around: The perfect way to fulfil your dream of a fairy tale wedding is with the classic and very romantic horse and carriage.

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Pennies From

HEAVEN

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a bride on a budget, your wedding day doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a dampened by modest finances.

We can make it rain pennies from heaven with a wealth of money saving hints and tips...

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SAVING MONEY

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very bride wants the wedding of her dreams, but with the average costing as much as £25,000, most are looking for ways to save money and cut a few corners but you shouldn’t compromise the quality of your special day - you’ll do it once, so enjoy it.

There’s a different between cost, and value for example your photographs are more valuable than those finishing touches.

Here are our top tips for brides on a budget!

The Wedding Dress The dress is probably one of the areas you won’t want to compromise. One way to find your dream dress without the price tag is searching charity shops or designer sample sales. A lot more brides are now choosing to search online too with sites like eBay, as well as the UKbride website. But be careful as sometimes brides have been left disappointed with low quality replicas. Buying your dress from well known high street stores is also an option.

Your Reception The reception is generally what takes up the biggest chunk of your wedding budget. The smaller the wedding the cheaper the venue may be, and it will also help cut down the guest list. Consider a ‘no children’ policy or ‘time limit’ on when you last saw prospective guests.

A great way to cut costs is to cater yourself.

Lots of supermarkets and food stores offer a catering service that won’t cost the earth, and hiring a local village hall or marquee can be just as impressive as a hotel and sit down meal. Getting married later in the day will also mean you can cut out the wedding breakfast and go straight to the evening buffet, or even offer guests a canapè reception and evening hog roast or barbeque which will cost less.

Enquire about timings too as mid-week weddings are often cheaper, as are out of season weddings.

The Flowers and Cake One way to cut costs is to reuse your church flowers for the reception. Delegate your ushers with the responsibility of transporting

them carefully from the church to the venue.

Lots of churches also have volunteers who will create your flowers in return for a donation to the church – it’s best to talk to your local vicar or scan the parish noticeboard. You could also invest in silk flowers instead of real flowers, and they can be sold on after the big day.

There are many options to save on the cake too. Lots of high street shores and supermarkets stock pre iced fruitcakes which are considerably cheaper, and you can add your own decorations. If you have a friend who is a cake extraordinaire - ask if they wouldn’t mind making your cake as your wedding gift.

You’ re both likely to want a luxury honeymoon but if you can’ t afford it ask guests to contribute to a ‘ H oneymoon Fund’ rather than purchase gifts...

Cupcakes are a big trend, and they can be cheap to make and easy to mix different flavours and colours.

Stationery & Favours You can save hundreds by making your own invitations - you just need a bit of creativity, blank card, inserts, envelopes, glue and any decorations and trimmings you want to add like ribbon, crystals or flowers. You can be as creative as you like - make it fun by getting your bridal party on board to help too!

You can also make your own favours. Buy flat pack boxes to match your theme, and add little trinkets inside, or you could make a personalised cupcake for each guest.

The Honeymoon You’re both likely to want a luxury honeymoon but if you can’t afford it ask guests if they can contribute to a ‘Honeymoon Fund’ rather than purchase gifts. Provide a post box or storage where guests can post their cards, and some travel agents can even take payments direct from guests to relieve some of the pressure.

We love saving brides money... and so do the girls on our forum!

For money saving tips see www.ukbride.co.uk

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It’s a ‘win win’ situation. This service is free for you and free to our wedding photographers. We have over 450 wedding photographers across the UK who are waiting for you to choose them. All you need to do is join UKbride for free. You’ll receive a free wedding magazine, free wedding planning tools and we will enter you into our ‘Win a £25,000 Wedding’ competition too!

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101 TOP TIPS

101 TOP TIPS

FROM REAL BRIDES AND BRIDES-TO-BE When you plan your wedding, a great source to help you is asking friends who have recently got married. We asked the girls on the UKbride Forum and over the next few pages we discover their 101 top tips!

#06 Don’t let anyone tell you what you should or shouldn’t have

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We asked 475,000 UKbride members for their top tips for a stress free wedding... # 01 - Enjoy every moment and try not to let things stress you out. Have whatever makes you happy on the day, you only get married once (hopefully). amy, Rushden # 02 - Nothing is worth stressing over, so what if you don’t have the same amount of petals on each table! lala “mod” bunni # 03 - Go with an open mind when you start wedding dress shopping and try on anything even if it’s to rule it out. You may surprise yourself.

Lana2BmrsHands # 04 - Be organised with a budget right from the beginning and try to stick with it. Work out how much you need to save each month. *KelBel* # 05 - Don't order a dress in a size smaller then you are if you are plannng to lose weight. I've seen loads of brides not lose the weight they were hoping and can't fit into the dress. Order it in your size and get it taken in if you lose weight. alex, edinburgh # 06 - Don't let anyone tell you what you should or shouldn't have for your day. It’s your day - the bride and groom should do it the way they want not be told how it should be by others. elizabeth, glasgow # 07 - Be organised, have a to-do list and most of all remember that you can't please everyone so try and make sure you have the wedding you want.

Catherine, Canterbury # 08 - Remember what it's all about - you marrying the love of your life. Remind yourself of this every time you find yourself getting stressed then ask yourself in the grand scheme of things, how important something "stressful and irritating" actually is.

Tracey, essex # 09 - Before stressing about menu choices just remember you can't please everyone - choose what you like. Remember - when you invite people round for dinner, you don't give them a menu!

Christina, Bampton

# 10 - Practise your first dance in your shoes!!

Charlotte, Bridgeport # 11 - Buy a second pair of shoes to change into... more comfortable ones for when your feet get sore and for your first dance. Or wear comfy shoes under your dress... It’s a long day, be warned!

Chloe, Bradford. # 12 - Buying dresses from abroad - especially those which copy more expensive designers - may seem like a bargain but without a proper fitting and poor quality stitching. I brought one, it was a false economy. Clare, Runcorn

#13 Use the forum on UKbride!

Join UKBRiDe and use the forum.

There’s hundreds of lovely ladies on the number one wedding website who are happy to go out of their way to help you. You'll have loads of fun, your wedding will run smoothly, it WILL cost you less and you'll make loads of new friends! Julian Wilkinson - UKbride (Boss man) # 14 - It's your day so as long as your happy don’t worry about everyone else.

Little Kettle # 15 - Something might go wrong... Your day will still be perfect with a little rain, or if you spill wine on your dress.

Taylor4Conner4eva # 16 - Relatives can cause friction especially well-meaning ones who try to help but ride roughshod over your feelings. Expect aggro from your in-laws and if it happens, you’ll be prepared, if not, you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Shobna, Fulham

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# 17 - If you’re on a budget, source as many things from friends as you can, perhaps by way of wedding gifts. You might know someone that can bake - could they make your cake?

If someone is crafty with flowers could they make your bouquet? Your friend has a great car, could they transport you to the wedding?

Lisa, Herne Bay

# 22 - Beware the pre-wedding stag or hen night!

Don’t drink too much the night before or on the morning... you want to remember your wedding day, and a bride who slurs her vows really isn’t attractive.

Womble92

# 18 - If you’re working to a budget, don’t be afraid to scale your guest list to the bare bones.

Rather than have hundreds of guests that you have to feed conservatively, go all out and spoil just a small quantity. mrsB2B, Woking

# 24 - Organisation is everything! Don't try to take on too much all at once; tick one thing off your to-do list at a time. ninaD2B

# 19 - Take care when choosing your bridesmaids; a lot of UKbride members have asked best friends, sisters etc, but once they become part of your bridal party relationships have changed. Pick carefully and if you’re having younger bridesmaids, make sure they’re not too tired or excited.

LauraJo87 # 20 - When buying/hiring or booking services, check what’s included; if it seems too good to be true it probably is.

Definitelymaybe

#21 Don’t skimp on your photos!

Please please please don't skimp on you photography! Our ‘friend’ took our photos, but we were really disappointed with the poor results and lack of proper album.

You don't have to book the most expensive photographer out there, but you could get a cheaper package from a reputable photographer, that will do a great job.

They might provide you with a disc of images on the day but if they are not good quality you’ll never be able to recreate the day exactly as it was.

Wedding photos are all you have after the wedding (except for your other half ), so don't compromise when it comes to preserving your memories. anon

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# 23 - When you first start planning your wedding it’s easy to get carried away. Don't book the first thing you see on impulse!

Dee, enfield

# 25 - Don't be afraid to start planning early; by doing so you get together ideas of what you like and don’t like. Time to research all the styles and colours you’re looking for, start a scrapbook of ideas and most of all, if you know exactly what you want and how you want your day to go, planning and buying for the 'Big Day' will be less stressful.

Claire88 # 26 - Don't settle for something because it’s the only one you can find... search online, put in the legwork and hammer the telephone.

Spend a bit of time looking around and find exactly what you want in the correct colour, whether you’re looking for a table decoration, favour or a bridesmaid dress.

CuteyPye, glasgow # 27 - Don't mention the word wedding when trying to get prices from suppliers such as florists and hotels! It's surprising how much cheaper things can seem when the ‘W’ word is not used.

KellyD81 # 28 - Go to plenty of wedding fairs. Not only do you get some good ideas, you can also win lots of things! I won a £150 voucher for wedding favours... and you get to taste all the lovely wedding cake samples! starbabe78 # 29 - Enjoy your engagement - introducing someone as your fiancé is lovely, and it’s easy to overlook how nice it is to be engaged whilst planning a wedding and worrying about paying for it all! mrseminson2B # 30 - Remember the reasons why you’re getting married and that it isn't a competition with other brides to be. michele L

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#42 Don’t fall out with your H2B! # 31 - Set a budget for each element and stick to it.

It’s so easy to be tempted to agree to an extra £50 here and there.... but if you stick to your budget and refuse to budge you’ll find a supplier would rather drop their prices than lose a customer! oWB - emma # 32 - Every bride values, for instance, photography or reception drinks differently. The price you’re willing to pay depends on the value you place on something. There’s no such thing as what you ‘should’ pay for something, it depends how important that something is to you, so, make a list of the elements that are most important and make sure this is where your money is spent.

Bridezilla, Haslemere # 33 - Once you've bought a wedding item, don’t keep looking at other options in case you find something you wish you had bought instead!

Tashamrsg2Be # 34 - The best way to budget is to use Excel. It’ll add things up automatically and you can use one column for your budgeted spend, and the next column for your actual spend. You can even use reg and green colour coding for ‘over budget’ and ‘under budget!’

Tori

# 35 - Make sure your wedding cake supplier will deliver your cake personally... mine didn’t and the person she used to deliver our cake left it on a table right next to a radiator! gawjusLexi, Cockermouth # 36 - When you’re trying on wedding dresses, make sure you’re wearing your ‘Bridget Jones’ pants!

Nothing is worse than showing your bum in your thong to the lady in the bridal shop! nicholaP44 # 37 - Keep your ushers busy! Make a list of who you want in your photos and assign an usher to round them up for you, which will give your photographer more time to work.

SamanthaP91 # 38 - You don't have to spend a fortune & get into debt for your day to be perfect. Shop around and find the best deal, make stuff yourself and have fun. Dont get stressed over the little things!

Tanya U # 39 - Go ‘Monica Bing’ on your bridal party, and especially on the groomsmen...! Give everyone a detailed schedule of the day, so that they know where they need to be and when. michelle, Selby

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# 40 - Plan to spend time together on the day - you won't see each other for long! And don't forget to eat. ASK FRIENDS & FAMILY FOR HELP - we are all willing to help out and it makes things easier. Plus, it makes those friends and family feel more important...more involved...if you give them something to do.

Chilli H # 41 - Enjoy every second and take time to soak it all in. Your day goes by in the blink of an eye. And spend money on an amazing photographer, the photos and your memories are what you'll have for the rest of your life!

Charlotte # 42 - No matter what - don't fall out with your H2B! Always communicate; wedding planning should be fun, it’s not a chore, it’s meant to be something happy. If its getting too much, take a step back and remember why your getting married then do something that isn’t wedding related together.

XTeresainLoveX # 43 - It’s good to budget - but horrid to live without money because you’re saving for something.

If saving for your wedding leaves you penniless you’ll resent it, save an amount you can comfortable afford without making yourself miserable! officially mrs mann # 44 - If you’re already living together the chances are you don’t need traditional wedding gifts like ironing boards and dinner services... start a honeymoon fund that guests can contribute too, which will ease your budget, or if you’re feeling generous, ask guests to donate to your favourite charity instead. xxxPoshBirdxxx # 45 - When booking your honeymoon, make sure you know your budget, check to see if they offer a discount for the happy couple and what extra freebies they can throw in. elaine Long aka lovelylainee # 46 - When it comes to choosing bridesmaid dresses, don’t try to force your bridal party into wearing something they don’t like... come to a compromise. They need to be comfortable and happy in their dresses and you don’t want them to look self-conscious in your photographs!

Lula88 # 47 - Don’t think you have all the time in the world... it soon comes round FAST! Sarah, olney # 48 - Hopefully, H2B loves you the way you are... so you don't need to starve yourself and spend endless hours in the gym to be a size-zero bride! Don’t ruin the run up to your wedding stressing about your weight! inDreamland

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# 49 - Work out a rough guest list before looking at venues so you can work out rough costs. mazza, Bootle # 50 - Don’t rely on verbal agreements from suppliers; obtain contracts that specify exactly what is included in your packages and check every bit of small print thoroughly. Lovecat82 # 51 - You’ll cut the cost of your cake if you opt for tiers of sponge instead of fruit cake. You can even specify one fruit layer and two sponge ones - children prefer sponge cake too.

Laura, Shipley # 52 - Collect old flower pots, bird cages, glass fish bowls... anything that can be filled with flowers or used as a quirky DIY decoration.

Work your magic and they can look vintage-tastic!

Caroline&Ben2014 # 53 - If you’re looking for save money, out of season weddings or weekday weddings are much cheaper... winter wedding anyone? nikki # 54 - Consider getting wedding insurance.

Depending on your policy, if anything goes wrong on the day, like your cake not being delivered or your photographer losing your photos, then should have some back up.

Rachel morgan # 55 - It’s not always necessary to be formal; sometimes a hog roast in the evening is more satisfying than a buffet. Lighter ways of eating in the evening will be appreciated after a large wedding breakfast earlier in the day. f4j2k14 # 56 - Your family may offer, quite generously to contribute - but it makes life more difficult if they aren’t specific and just say something vague like ‘we’ll help you out.’ Ask them to put the money into a special wedding savings account as soon as they can, that way you don't end up relying on cash that doesn't materialise, and you can keep on top of your wedding day cash flow by paying elements off as you go along.

Jodi, Luton # 57 - Dont let other people interfere with your plans.

Use them for advice, but don't plan your day for them - plan it for you! And use your other half - it’s about the TWO of you getting married, so should reflect you as a couple! gina m # 58 - Try on as many dresses as possible, and go with an open mind. It's usually the least obvious dress that turns out to be ‘the one.’

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101 TOP TIPS # 59 - Don’t worry about getting your dress dirty on the day. It will pick up dirt but it will still look fab... and let’s face it, there are better things to be doing on your wedding day than holding your skirt round your knees!

Kat # 60 - Take advantage of local flower arranging and other craft demos at local stores and local suppliers. You can learn to do a lot of things yourself rather than paying a premium! officially mrs mann # 61 - If you’re getting married abroad, make sure you take your wedding dress into account in terms of weight allowance or extra baggage if it won't travel in a suitcase. Lighter dresses are much easier to transport, but if you have to fold it you don't want a material that will crease and be crinkly in your pictures. elaine Long aka lovelylainee

# 69 - Take a deep breath before you walk down the aisle and slow down... brides tend to march down the aisle really quickly! Katie Benfield # 70 - Don't let family take over - if they want to be involved it's on your terms. Their input is welcome BUT it's your day and you're doing it how you want, where you want and with who you want. alex mcL # 71 - Take advantage of your bridesmaids; get them to help with your invites and favours - with a cheeky glass or two! trikstaniksta

#72 Allow yourself the odd bridezilla moment

# 62 - Don't drink too much, and sleep! I got 2 hours sleep and started my day with redbull and champagne - I was asleep by 10.30pm so pace yourself, and enjoy every single second. ellie R # 63 - Don't be afraid to ask other family members for help whether it be financially or if you are stuck for ideas or you haven't got time to do all the invitations. The last thing you want is to be stressed out and feeling like you're on your own. mrs T Hurley 2B (Teresa) # 64 - Shop around and look for clever ways to save money - use chair sashes as table runners, which cost much less and are just as long!

Look at alternatives to the standard wedding and bridesmaid dress such as using cocktail dresses; you or your bridemaids can wear them and they cost a lot less.

Janie # 65 - If your parents are paying towards your wedding, slip into conversation that your guest list has been finalised... that way you won’t be badgered into having guests and distant relatives imposed on you! Jessicam43 # 66 - Consider hiring a bouncy castle... they keep children occupied all day, adults will love a cheeky drunken bounce later on in the night, and a it’ll make a quirky shot for your photographer to use. emandRob # 67 - If you’re having an evening buffet, don’t cater liberally, especially after a big wedding breakfast - not everyone will eat in the evening!

Beth, gateshead # 68 - Make sure you eat breakfast; enough to settle your tummy without leaving you bloated! nat

Wedding planning is stressful - the best advice I can give is to forgive yourself the odd bridezilla moment! Just try not to turn into a monster too often Tori

# 73 - Don’t take loads of family or friends with you when you are viewing, go yourself or with one person, whose opinion you value. Then, when you have narrowed your choice down to two or three dresses, get the troops together to help you decide on the dress.

Hails # 74 - Trying to explain ‘the sort of thing’ you want to a supplier is really vague. Collect lots of pictures from magazines, and take photos, of what you like. This will help you explain to your suppliers like florists, stationers, dress suppliers etc.

KaTg (Kathleen) # 75 - If you chose a dress with a corset in, you might want to get another dress for the evening that is more comfortable - 12 hours in a corset can be extremely uncomfortable.

Hannah S # 76 - Make sure you wear a very good bra when you are trying on dresses... a bad bra will ruin any good design. You may decide you want to wear other supportive underwear for your wedding day, if so, wear the same when trying on styles.

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101 TOP TIPS

#77 Make sure you hire a videographer to capture your wedding day... # 78 - The most important aspect of buying your dream dress is to find the right shape that suits you. We all have different figures and shapes and the trick is to find the dress with the right shape of design that will flatter your best assets. amanda, Hartlepool # 79 - When you book your reception, ask if you can supply childrens’ food - this may work out cheaper per head if you’re able to feed the kids chicken dippers rather than a more expensive three course wedding breakfast!

Bella, Camden # 80 - When having make up and hair trials, look at least six weeks before in case you’re allergic to the make up they use. Wash your hair the night before so it’s not too soft to put up.

If your hair is curly, leave it; if it’s frizzy don’t put any products in it. This way your stylist will know exactly what your hair is like.

Sarah Howe, Leigh # 81 - Ask about VAT. A lot of quotes don't include this so be aware of the additional cost. amy S

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Hire a videographer...

You miss all the little things and the day goes so quick. It was the best thing we did! # 82 - If you’re planning to marry abroad, check that your marriage will still be legally valid in this country. Some countries’ marriage ceremonies aren’t recognised in this country and require you to visit your local registration office upon your return.

Cas, Bedworth # 83 - A ‘goody bag’ with crayons and colouring books for children will keep them quiet!

Lucy and Ben # 84 - Get some exercise in the months leading up to the wedding - exercise is a great outlet for stress, it’ll give you more energy and you’ll get in shape for the big day.

Penny Honiton # 85 - If you’re not keen on fruit cake, opt for sponge or chocolate cakes, or a pyramid of elaborate cupcakes.

Jen, Stirling # 86 - Italian Prosecco and Spanish Cava are cheaper than champagne, and tend to be a little sweeter, fruitier and less acidic... a money saver that’s better all round. georgina, Widnes # 87 - Smile when you speak... laughter and smiling are the best remedies for diffusing tension, and smiling is infectious, being able to laugh off stress with relatives is important! Jo & mike

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# 88 - If your H2B is unsure of what to say in his speech, compliment the bride, then thanks each of the attendants, then the parents, and finally, make a toast. If he’s nervous and public speaking doesn’t come naturally, don’t try to be funny, just be sweet and sincere.

Louise, Brewood # 89 - Make sure you include a ‘contingency’ budget in your planning to account for any extras or unexpected costs.

Joanne, South Wales # 90 - Try and book your venue and the registrar at the same time; there is no point paying a deposit on your dream venue then discovering that no one is available to marry you. LauraJo87 # 91 - Wear a shirt, not a t-shirt or jumper on your wedding morning, I had my hair done beautifully... then realised I had to take my jumper off over my head!

Vicki, London # 92 - Remember your venue quote may not include registrar fees. These can be up to an additional £600 although prices vary from district to district.

Jessica, Overton # 93 - If your groom has a shaven head, make sure he doesn’t do it just before his wedding... having it done a week beforehand to give it some chance to grow back, otherwise his head will be really shiny on the photographs!

Sophie, Rushton # 94 - Get your guests to be part of the wedding when you send their invited out - include seeds in your invites and get them to grow their own buttonholes for example.

RubyManc # 95 - Wedding cookies are really easy to bake yourself and make great wedding favours you could even print your own messages on edible paper and use them as place markers.

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# 100 - Candles! I can’t stress how important they are.

They look great in photos, they can decorate tables, receptions, churches... they can go in tea-light holders, wine glasses and vases, they can do on pillars in churches... the possibilities are limitless and they’re available in large quantities at little cost. A great way to make your venue look really impressive.

Sam Pearce, Staffs # 101 And Finally... Don’t stress! Your wedding will come together, it’ll look great no matter what your budget and it’ll be great fun no matter what stress you’ve had during the planning stages. You’ve spent a long time planning it and it’s going to cost quite a lot of money, so don’t panic about the small stuff; relax, enjoy and go with the flow. It’s your special day, so have a lovely time!

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# 99 - If you're changing your name after you are married, start making a list of all the places you need to contact and add to it as you go along.

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Is there someone else that could step in at short notice? What happens if your Best Man is rushed to hospital and can’t make it (that's what happened on our day!). It’s easy to be upset by the unexpected, but something unexpected WILL happen. Shrug all but the most serious thing off, and calmly revert to your backup plan!

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STATIONERY

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Wedding Stationery From ideas for DIY designs to professionally printed products, we bring you some wedding stationery ideas to ‘brand your wedding...

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here are three options when it comes to choosing your wedding stationery - buy ready made, create your own at home, or have some professionally printed using a bespoke design.

There are lots of different, and innovative designs to choose from, and most brides and grooms tend to choose stationery that matches their theme or colour.

You’ll want to make a great first impression as your wedding save the dates or invitations are the first glimpse your guests will have of your theme and style.

We take a look at some fantastic wedding stationery ideas to give you some inspiration to find your perfect wedding stationery.

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SEASONAL IDEAS

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No matter what time of year you choose to marry, you can take a wealth of inspiration from the season withour suggestions for spring, summer, autumn and winter weddings...

Spring weddings are all about bright, light wedding themes. And lots of flowers! With the sun shining and the start of spring brings a fresh start for nature and it is when everything comes to life once again.

Seasonal spring flowers include tulips, anemones, daffodils, roses, sweet peas and hyacinths. You can also use bright flowers to add a splash of subtle pastel colour, like with Kelsey Rose dresses (main). n Incorporate nature in to different areas of your wedding, like leaves and twigs in your hair or icing flowers on your wedding cake. It’s the time for Easter so you could make wedding favours for guests using easter eggs in pretty tin containers.

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n Light up your wedding with lanterns, great for a gentle golden glow at your reception - very romantic! Another option is layering fairy lights inside and out, as well as scented candles on your tables.

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n Bridal umbrellas will wipe away the fear of spring showers. Wedding day rain is meant to bring good luck so be prepared with pretty umbrellas or parasols. Think delicate lace for your wedding dress.

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Summer Weddings...

Summer weddings have it all. (Almost) perfect weather, long days, warmer temperatures, lush greenery and bright vivid colours galore.

Summer brides have an array of flowers to choose from, and a long list of colour and hues making the possibilities really endless. Popular choices for summer weddings are roses, as shown below you can use red, yellow, pink or white together to create a Summer Garden effect. Other popular flowers are peonies, gerberas and the beautifully bright yellow sunflowers.

n With the warmer weather, opt for an outdoor wedding and reception in a large tent or tipi, and make sure your guests can find you with wooden signs, a trend that is still proving very popular. Give wedding favours guests will love, like jars of sweets, conserve with a flower matching your theme or popcorn.

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n You should also embrace the boho-bride trend by wearing a light, flowy wedding dress or hair crown.

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n This colour mash doesn’t have to stop there. You can include different flowers and colours on your wedding cake too.

The brighter, the better!

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Autumn Weddings...

Autumn weddings and brides have such a colourful palette to create their perfect wedding. Rustling leaves, and beautiful hues of glowing gold, red and browns. Add flashes of colour that really stand out, like purple or blue to add that wow factor.

Opt for a long wedding dress, as the autumn months can start to be a bit cooler, and think bright colourful wellies which will look fantastic in your photographs.

n When it comes to choosing the perfect flowers for you don’t despair that all the pretty spring and summer flowers are out of season. There’s still plenty to choose from! Dahlias and Hydrangeas are a great option, and can add a splash of colour to your theme. Don’t forget to add a bit of foliage - a great way to achieve the indoor/outdoor wedding theme. n Create autumn themed favours, such as ‘meant to bee’ honey pots, a quirky yet tasty alternative!

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n There are many seasonal decorations and finishing touches that brides-to-be have on offer, like leaves and flower petals. You can also use seasonal fruits such as pears and apples instead of name cards on your tables.

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SEASONAL IDEAS

Winter Weddings...

Winter weddings are the perfect time to over indulge in creating a magical winter wonderland. Glimmering gold and silver and splashes of red, candles & roaring fires, falling snowflakes. The key to a winter wedding is using lots of light, not forgetting to include your outdoor space too. There is a lot less natural light during the winter months, so make sure you remember to factor this in. n Winter is all about sparkles and a great way to achieve this is, is with your wedding dress and cake! Jewels can create texture on your cake, and you can add a strip of colour if you’re having one to tie it in with your theme. n Use holly and red berries on wreaths with candles on your tables - roses can also look beautiful. The robin is seen as the winter bird, so give your guests favour boxes with these sat on top. You could also use other winter birds. Another idea is favour stockings, or personalised Christmas bauble as a keepsake for your guests. n You can also add a splash of colour with your shoes to match your wedding day theme, such as plum red peep toe shoes.

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Left: Add sparkle to a simple up do with jewel embellishments.

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Below: Hair and makeup artist Ava Belle incorporates this vintage hair slide into a mantilla veil/Juliet cap.

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Tiaras, jewels and simply elegant styles, we’ve five beautiful bridal hair ideas for your day...

For indecisive brides who can’t decide how to style their hair on their wedding day, we have some great hair ideas.

There are endless options on how you can wear your hair, and we recommend a trial with your hairdresser so you can try different looks. Don’t forget your hair accessory or veil as the stylist has to take into account where they will be placed.

It’s your wedding day, so be organised and book in advance.

Most brides opt for one or several hair trials with a stylist before their big day, and don’t be afraid to take pictures you like and mood boards.

Loose tousled waves and curls are great for a natural, effortlessly elegant look perfect for a summer wedding. Twists and plaits for an up do, or keep it simple with height on the crown and pinned off the face to create a sophisticated look. You can also try a pony tail for a simple, stylish look. If you can’t decide whether you want up or down, try the half up half down look - the best of both worlds!

Above all - don’t be afraid to try something different, most brides try on more than one wedding dress so why not try a variety of hair styles until you find the perfect look for your perfect wedding day!

Left Floral headbands are a great way to enhance carefree waves. This style is perfect for al fresco and summer weddings.

Image: Stephanie Allin.

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HAIR IDEAS Main: Hair embellishments donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be large or dramatic. This stylist has used a simply sprig of Gypsophila to create an understated, elegant look.

Inset: Add impact with dramatic volume and tousled curls like this updo. Image: Ian Stuart.

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Simple Tips For

Wedding Make-Up Make sure you look dazzling on your wedding day with these simple make-up tips... n Make sure you have a make-up trial at least three weeks before your wedding. Wear a white t-shirt or shirt to show how your make-up will appear against paler colours. n Don’t be surprised if your make-up artist applies your make-up much more heavily than you would yourself. On camera, it needs to be stronger. n If you’re planning to have a false tan, go to the expense of having it applied professionally either by hand or a hand-held spray, never in a booth, which gives uneven coverage. n Use professional make-up, not cheaper brands, which will provide a superior wear and should last the whole day through. n Don’t use any radical on-trend make-up styles.

You’ll have your wedding photographs for the rest of your life, and you don’t want to look back and cringe at your ‘Ziggy Stardust’ appearance. n Don’t put yourself under pressure on the day afford your make-up artist as much time as they need to ensure they do a good job.

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FLOWERS

CHOOSING YOUR

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Make sure you research as many different floral designs as possible before you speak to your florist when choosing your wedding blooms...

n Achieve the Luxe: On-trend for 2015 and 2016 weddings is the ‘luxe’ look. Soft pastels and English summer flowers with lots of contrasting greenery and extravagent textures. n Wearing Flowers: Whilst floral crowns used to be considered a little extravagent for UK brides, it’s now a trend that we’re embracing. Perfect for ‘English country’ weddings rather than ones with a more contemporary leaning, the look can be achieved with subtle inclusions of small flowers like gypsophila, or with larger flowers like tea roses and hydrangeas. n Vintage: This is a look that’s here to stay, and it doesn’t have to stop at your wedding dress or decorations. Opt for pale and pastel coloured flowers with lavender, wildflowers and greenery. n Keep it Native: Using native flowers will keep the cost of your wedding flowers as low as possible. Try and combine expensive feature flowers with cheaper filler flowers and bushy foliage like ivy, fern and gyp too. n Something Different: If you’re looking for something a little different; pomanders with fragrance in them, flowers hung in vintage glass bottles, silk or paper flowers, buttons and brooches are all alternative ideas.

Top: Pale and pastel flowers with minimal colour with lavender and greenery create great vintage bouquets. Far Left: Romantic Luxe will be a key trend for 2015 and 2016 weddings - combine expensive blooms like roses with cheaper ‘filler’ flowers.

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CAKES

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Statement Cakes: Every bride wants to take centre stage on her wedding day - and making a statement shouldn’t stop at the dress! Make your wedding cake stand out with bold blocks of colour.

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Mixed Tiers: Gone are the days of same-sized tiers and shapes. Create an exciting and intriguing wedding cake using different heights, widths and shaped tiers.

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Flavoured Sponge: It’s the year of the sponge (bye bye fruit cake!), and couples are starting to choose even more adventurous flavours - such as cocktail inspired tiers, chocolate, and even lemon or carrot cake.

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Frills: Romantic frills and ruffles are a continuing trend this year, mimicking folds of delicate wedding dresses.

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Sweet Tables: Brides looking for a more relaxed wedding are using sweets, bon-bons and styled sweet tables.

A great way to incorporate your favourite edible delights, complimenting your theme.

From cakes of cheese, bon-bons, and sweets, mixed tiers and hand-painted cakes to individuals and a pyramid of of croquembouche. Making your wedding cake unique is... erm... a piece of cake, with our on-trend suggestions...

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Painted Cakes: Hand-painted cakes are a hot trend this year. Anything goes and gives couples the opportunity to create their very own piece of art.

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’Naked’ Cakes: More and more brides are opting for a rustic themed wedding, and naked cakes are the answer.

Uncovered sponge cakes with layers of buttercream and jam, decorated with flowers.

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Cupcakes: Lots of brides are opting for cupcakes, croquembouche or individual cakes instead of traditional tiers.

You can add an array of colours, textures and flavours with these little delights.

Some of the top trends for 2014 are coral, 20’s Gatsby-inspired and English Garden.

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Geometrics: Geometric prints are on trend, with wedding cakes no exception. Appealing to the modern day bride, they have structured patterns and elegant clean lines.

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Bespoke Cakes: More and more couples want their wedding to be more personable and a reflection of their personalities. They want to look back on their photos, and say “That was so us!”

Creating a bespoke wedding cake is a great way to achieve this.

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MOORE & SCRUPPS Engagement Rings

Wedding Bands Wedding Jewellery | Giftware | Precious Stones

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WEDDING RINGS

Ringing True...

Your wedding ring isn’t simply another element of your wedding planning it’s the symbol of your marriage itself and the means by which you’re both joined together...

Materials and Prices If you’re really on a budget, it’s possible to have your wedding band fashioned from steel - strong, durable and actually more attractive than it sounds.

Tungsten, zirconium and titanium are alternatives but silver, white and yellow gold are always the most popular choices.

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Silver tarnishes easily, so white gold is a more durable alternative. If you’re seeking a yellow gold wedding band, its durability and colour will be caretdependent, so opt for 18ct or 22ct. Palladium and platinum are the hardest-wearing and most lustrous choice, with a natural white sheen.

our engagment ring is traditionally a bit fancier than your wedding band, but it’s the latter whch has the greater significance. In a Christian marriage, the circular, and therefore unending, shape represents the unending bond of marriage.

How Much to Budget Traditionally an engagement ring was supposed to cost a month’s worth of the man’s salary, though this particular custom has been lost to financial pragmatism. It’s typical to spend around £1,000 on an engagement ring these days, and a little less than than on two traditionally plainer wedding bands.

A photographer can capture moments in time, but a videographer is able to capture the sound of laughter too...

Where to Find One Family jewellers deliver a nicer selection of engagement rings and wedding bands than multinational jewellers, but there’s a third option too.

If you’re seeking something different, ceramic rings with high-tech black titanium carbide coatings and rings with inlays of wood, are considerations.

Bespoke ring companies can visit you in your own home with a selection of sample rings. You can then mix and match the various design elements to create one that’s entirely unique. These are fabricated and sent to you either immediately or around six weeks before your wedding. Prices are competitive and good aftersales service includes regular replating, included in the price too.

Design In addition to a polished lustrous finish, you can explore the idea of brushed, hammered or sandcast finishes. Consider two-metal or interlocking wedding bands - ones which fit snugly next to your engagment ring - and consider having your rings engraved with your beloved’s name and the date of your wedding, either inside or on the outside.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Main; Sparklers will entertain your guests and can be used to create ‘lightpainting’ photographs. Image: Liz Wan Photography, www.lizwan.com.

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Right; A quality wedding disco will provide a light show as well as music, one which casts a colourful, funky atmosphere on your venue, providing both decoration as well as entertainment. Image: www.odysseyweddingdisco.co.uk.

Below; A classical trio or quartet at your reception will cover up the clatter of cutlery.

Celebrate Your

Love

Weddings are a chance for family and friends to come together to celebrate your love with a really great party...!

Your wedding day is about showing your love in front of family and friends, but it’s also a celebration.

A wedding disco will provide not just great music but a light show and night time decoration of your venue too.

Classical music will disguise clattering cutlery at your reception, whilst ensuring your guests can still hear each other to talk.

There’s nothing more excrutiating than a couple shuffling awkwardly during their first dance, so enhance your dance with professional lessons. Wedding Day Dance UK have over 300 instructors across the country and can teach you in private in your own home, with packages from £75-£385.

Consider fireworks - indoor or outdoor - which look great in photographs... you can also use sparklers for lightpainting photos.

Dance! Impress your guests and learn to dance with a company like Wedding Day Dance UK: 0845 130 9726.

What about children? Keeping them occupied during your reception will help the parents to enjoy the evening. Bouncy castles, coconut shys, magicians and playbuses with creches will keep them happy... they all look great in photographs, too!

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Professional Firework Displays

Make your day extra special: celebrate with FIREWORKS!

For Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Prom Nights, Birthdays or any occasion.

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For enquiries call Andy on 01526 833288 or mobile 07970 100240

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Five Useful Tips to

Look After Little Ones

Angel’s Faces, www.angels-face.co.uk.

Arranging entertainment or activities for your younger guests will ensure undisturbed speeches and fewer parents... n Wedding activity packs with colouring books and crayons during the wedding breakfast will keep children entertained. n Edible fun is great for keeping kids entertained at the table, from chocolate fountains, ice cream, candy floss and sweet treats. Make them feel involved and ‘dress up’ the children’s tables with personalised favours. Ask the venue if they can provide ‘child friendly’ meals. n Hire a children’s entertainer for an hour or two, from a magician, caricaturist or face painter to someone who arranges different games or sing-alongs. Ask your venue if you can use a smaller room beside your reception. n A bouncy castle will keep kids (and some of the big kids!) busy and is great for capturing different photos. n Finally, Tinies Crèches (www.tiniescreches.com) and Crèche Mobile (www.crechemobile.co.uk) provide wedding creches and double decker play buses with lots of activities to keep children happy whilst mum and dad enjoy themselves.

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Main: Tadrai Island Resort in Fiji - expect to pay £2,925/person and soak up the all year round warm sunshine.

The

Honeymoon

Period

The proverb goes that it’s better to travel than to arrive... we beg to differ, with a few suggestions for dream honeymoons to suit all budgets...

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HONEYMOONS

Your wedding is a once in a lifetime

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experience and the happiest day of your life. The day itself goes so quickly, but with a dream honeymoon, you can make the magic last a little longer.

Phuket, Thailand from £1,410 per person, 5 star accommodation: in the spring months, Thailand’s shores of Koh samui or Koh Phangan are perfect, or one of its smaller, more rustic resorts. An exotic destination, Thailand boasts enchanting beaches and landscapes as well as a diverse culture.

Honeymoon Funds With lots of couples living together before marriage, few have a need for wedding gifts such as toasters and ironing boards, so many are opting to create honeymoon funds instead.

Top Honeymoon Destinations

£ mAldives Maldives from £1,400 per person, 5 star accommodation: A top destination for the ultimate romantic honeymoon with candlelit dinners under starry skies, secluded hideaway accommodation and palmfringed beaches. december to April tends to be hotter weather, with average temperatures ranging from 25°c to 29°c. The beaches are superb, and many of the islands are surrounded by wonderful coral reefs.

£ mexico Cancun, Mexico from £1,200 per person, 5 star accommodation: mexico will offer incredible weather as well as a landscape of incredible natural beauty. crystal clear waters will prove nothing short of blissful, and a wealth of champagne and seafood will provide a sense of real luxury.

£ AusTrAliA Melbourne, Australia from £1,227 per person, 5 star accommodation: Australia is the land of adventure and is perfect for couples who don’t want just a honeymoon lazing in the sun. From cosmopolitan cities and beach paradises, deserts, rolling hills and the outback, Australia is very diverse so we recommend a tour. it’s guarantee to be a trip of a lifetime that you definitely won’t forget in a hurry!

£ usA San Francisco from £1,423 per person, includes 5 star accommodation. november is an ideal month, climate wise, to explore the usA, including the Grand canyon with its breathtaking terrain. A little earlier in the year, between spring and summer, san Francisco’s climate is at its best.

Thecity is quite bohemian; one of the most understated usA destinations. new York is also a popular destination, and perfect for a spot of sightseeing and shopping!

£ seYchelles Seychelles from £1,880 per person, 5 star accommodation: The seychelles makes a truly relaxing honeymoon destination, with pearl white beaches, diving and snorkelling, and temperatures usually hovering around 30°c.

£ KenYA Kenya from £1,632 per person, 5 star accommodation: July is the perfect time for a safari holiday, with specialist providers recommending tours of areas like the maasai mara. Kenya is also blessed with a tropical coastline, powder white sands and stunning azure waters.

£ FiJi Fiji from £1,998 per person, 5 star accommodation: Fiji is an exotic destination brimming with cultures and traditions, pristine beaches and tropical hinterland. Fiji is also home to luxurious and exclusive

resorts and island hideaways with spas - the perfect destination to relax and soak up the sun as the islands of Fiji enjoy a tropical climate throughout the year with high temperatures.

£ BArBAdos Barbados from £2,362 per person, 4.5 star accommodation: Beautiful white sandy beaches and azure blue seas... Barbados is a newlywed’s picture perfect paradise! A sophisticated caribbean island, this small coral island is big on personality, culture and indulgence.

£ rome Rome, from £604 per person, 5 star accommodation: rome is a beautiful city, and great for a little indulgence in delectable cuisine. rome is renown for its awe-inspiring relics and ruins including the colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. The city boasts museums and galleries, charming squares and medieval streets - and is great for a shopping trip!

£ PAris Paris, from £1,515 per person, 5 star accommodation: We love the intimacy and romance of Paris, and it has a fabulous culture.

There’s lots of shops, cafès & markets to discover, and Paris is world-famous for the beauty and number of galleries and the eiffel Tower of course!

£ mAuriTius Mauritius from £1,513 per person, 5 star accommodation: This spectacular island of white sand beaches, sugar cane fields and lush mountains in the indian ocean offers some of the finest hotels in the world, as well as indulgent relaxation. With coral reefs and pure white sands and crystal clear waters, it’s not hard to see why mauritius, the coveted castaway island, is a popular choice for honeymooners. There’s lots to see as well as soaking up some sun.

For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0800 783 2384.

All prices are estimates and may be subject to change.

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Florists Bespoke Buds Peterborough, cambridgeshire 01733 344738 jo@bespokebuds.com www.bespokebuds.com Eden Florist skegness, lincolnshire 01754 811629 enquiries@edenflorist-skegness.co.uk www.edenflorist-skegness.co.uk Flowers By Janet 293 Ashby high street, scunthorpe lincolnshire dn16 2rY 01724 856000 forevermoments@hotmail.co.uk www.flowersbyjanetscunthorpe.co.uk

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Gifts Celebrations Plus 01702 384438 www.uk1weddinggifts.com

Health & Beauty Glen Eden Medical Aesthetics Bourne road, corby Glen lincolnshire nG33 4BB 01476 550056 enquiries@glen-edenmedical.co.uk www.glen-edenmedical.co.uk Jacqui’s Hair Specialist lincoln, lincolnshire 07544 827542 jacquiwingfield@icloud.com

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The Petwood Hotel Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6QG 01526 352411 reception@petwood.co.uk www.petwood.co.uk The Pyewipe Saxilby Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 2BG 01522 528708 enquiries@pyewipe.co.uk www.pyewipe.co.uk The Secret Garden Burwash Manor, New Road, Barton Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 7EY 01223 260040 info@burwashweddings.com www.burwashweddings.com Toft Country House Toft, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 0JT 01778 590614 www.tofthotelgolf.co.uk tofthouse@btconnect.com White Hart Hotel Bailgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 3AR 01522 526222 weddings@whitehart-lincoln.co.uk www.whitehart-lincoln.co.uk

Wedding Fairs The Bailgate Wedding Fayre Business Improvement Group 3 Saint Swithins Square, Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3AE weddings@bailgateweddingfayre.co.uk www.bailgateweddingfayre.co.uk

Wedding Planning Truly Scrumptious Events Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 07788 931633 info@truly-scrumptious-events.co.uk www.truly-scrumptious-events.co.uk

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