Winter 2014

Winter 2014

Issue 7

Wedding Fairs Noticeboard, Venue Reviews, Supplier Directory Winter Mood Board, and ideas on products for your Wedding Day. Your local guide for all your wedding requirements.

Designed to bring local suppliers and local couples together.

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Are you planning a Winter wedding? What made you decide to get married this time of year - I would love to hear your reasons and what preparations you’ve made. You can also find some ideas on my Pinterest boards too - http://www.pinterest.com/localwedconnect/winter-theme/ I personally love the idea of some cosy Ugg boots under a wedding dress!

So have you picked your wedding dress yet? Did you know what style of dress you wanted straight away or did you have to try a few before finding the perfect fit? When I chose my own wedding dress, I knew I wanted something with a bit of colour in it and a ribbon tied up the back. I was going to have a red trim to my dress, but after trying one on, I didn’t like it! However the Bridal Shop was fantastic and showed me swatches of the colours available and I eventually chose a golden/taupe trim. The only sad thing is that this Bridal Shop closed down a couple of years later, so I can no longer recommend them, which is a shame.

Finally just to wish all my magazine readers a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2015.

Lorraine

(Editor)

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Inside this issue:

http://localweddingconnections.weebly.com Events Notice board

Page 4 - 5

Venue Review - The Priest House Hotel

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Talking Point - Gift Lists

Page 11

Wedding Boots

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Silk Flowers

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Fabulous Finds on Facebook

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Let it Snow! Moodboard

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Venue Review—The university of Nottingham

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Events Noticeboard Kettering Park Hotel Wedding Showcase Monday 29th December 2014 11am - 3pm Kettering Parkway, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6XT

www.hotel-wedding-venue.co.uk/kettering-park www.facebook.com/KetteringParkHotel

Wedding Fair Sunday 11th January 2015 12—4pm www.berringtonhall.co.uk

info@berringtonhall.co.uk

01744 885808

Fawsley Hall Hotel - Wedding Fair

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The Priest House Hotel - Wedding Fair

Fawsley near Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3BA

Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2RR

Sunday 25th January 2015 11am - 3pm Admission: Free

Sunday 22nd February 2015 12 - 4pm Admission: Free

www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/fawsleyhall www.facebook.com/fawsleyhallhotel

www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/priest-house/ www.facebook.com/thepriesthousehotel

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The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3HB Hosted by:

Compton Verney - Wedding Showcase Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ

A Wonderful Wedding Fayre

Sunday 22nd February 2015 12 - 4pm Admission: Free

Sunday 22nd February 2015 11am - 2pm Admission: ÂŁ2.00 www.nottinghamweddingvenue.co.uk www.facebook.com/wonderfulweddingfayre

www.comptonverney.org.uk www.facebook.com/comptonverney

Do you have a Wedding Fair that you would like to advertise in this magazine and on my website - for FREE! http://localweddingconnections.weebly.com/wedding-fairs.html Just email localwedding@btinternet.com with all the

details of your event.

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Tele: 01933 384007 Email: Info@donnaeadephotography.co.uk Website: www.donnaeadephotography.co.uk

Joanne James

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Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Venue Review - The Priest House Hotel Castle Donington, Derbyshire Situated at the side of the River Trent, The Priest House Hotel stands in a very scenic location. Surrounded by woodland, this building was constructed around a Norman mill tower and some of the old water wheels remain standing in the grounds, giving some unique photo opportunities.

The venue is easily accessible for all your guests, as being only 6 miles from the M1 motorway and just 5 miles from East Midlands Airport makes it easy to get to yet it still remains in an peaceful and idyllic setting.

The Priest House are part of the Hand Picked Hotels Group and have even been awarded two AA rosettes for their catering. They can even offer you a bespoke wedding menu, allowing you to create your own menu for your special day.

With a licence for civil ceremonies, you can have your whole day in the same place, even staying the night and still having a private room for the Wedding Party to have breakfast together the following morning, but it is all the little details that make this venue one you should check out, from providing a wedding co-ordinator and a Toastmaster to help your planning and the actual day run smoothly, they will even roll out the red carpet on your arrival - literally! They can also recommend suppliers that can cater for all the finer details, from lights and floral arrangements to even a children’s magician to keep your younger guests entertained.

The venue itself can accommodate up to 100 guests for a reception in The Riverside Suite, although they also had a supplier that can provide a marquee that will cater for up to 350 guests, or there are also smaller function rooms that can cater for more intimate ceremonies.

The staff are friendly and very professional - nothing is ever too much trouble, no matter how small your request and the one thing the hotel excels at, is that it gives a very relaxed and tranquil feel to your stay.

If you are looking for a wedding venue with a ‘wow factor’ then this is definitely one to consider, why not arrange a viewing and also book yourself a table for two and try the food for yourself beforehand or even stay and sample the afternoon tea that is the hotel’s speciality.

Definitely a venue not to be overlooked.

www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/thepriesthouse

01332 810649

www.facebook.com/thepriesthousehotel

thepriesthouse@handpicked.co.uk

https://twitter.com/PriestHouse

https://plus.google.com/+ThePriestHouseHotel/ posts

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Monsoon http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/uk/wedding/bridal/dresses

ELLIS BRIDAL DRESS

SOPHIA BRIDAL DRESS

ALL ANAH DRESS

& SHRUG

MARIANNE BRIDAL DRESS

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ISABELLA BRIDAL DRESS

CATHERINE BRI DAL DRESS

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Phase Eight www.phase-eight.com/fcp/categorylist/wedding/weddingdresses

ELBERTINE WEDDING DRESS

CRESSIDA WEDDING DRESS

JOSEFINA WEDDING DRESS

SALLY TULLE WEDDING DRESS

ELIZA WEDDING DRESS

FLORETINE WEDDING DRESS

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Debenhams www.debenhams.com/women/dresses/wedding-dresses

PEARCE II FIONDA DESIGNER IVORY EMBROIDERED MESH BRIDAL GOWN Item No.0080108684

DEBUT IVORY SATIN WRAP WEDDING DRESS - Item No.0080104502

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DEBUT IVORY VINTAGE TULLE WEDDING DRESS - Item No.0080102523

DEBUT IVORY SATIN WRAP WEDDING DRESS - Item No.0080104501

DEBUT IVORY EMBELLISHED WEDDING DRESS - Item No.0080103506

DEBUT IVORY EMBELLISHED WEDDING DRESS - Item No.0080101532

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Talking Point This is our discussion page and we want you to tell us what you think about the topics we write about. You may agree or you may think it’s outrageous - whatever your opinion, we want to hear it.

We will print the best comments in the next issue of our magazine and on our Facebook page too.

The topic we want to hear your thoughts on this issue is…...

Gift Lists Most couples will compile some form of a Gift List before they get married, but do you always get what you really want and what items should you put on the list in the first place?

When my husband and I got married, we held our gift list with Debenhams and friends and family could either buy items off the list in store or online. They could also leave the gift with Debenhams to be delivered to us when we required it, or take the gift with them so they could wrap it and present it to us on the day, giving it a more personal touch. The only problem we had, that we didn’t realise at the time, was that my Mother-in-law had insisted on changing one of the items on the list! We had chosen several Denby pieces, which included some dinner plates that she brought for us. We had specified the colour and design, but she told the store that she wanted to buy us the other design in the same colour - and they let her! Should that be allowed? After all, the Bride and Groom have stated what they wanted, why let somebody else change it? Ok, let them add other items if they want to buy something else, but to change the original list, I thought that was unacceptable.

Another idea a friend used was that she created her own ‘Gift List Book’. As the couple didn’t want items from one particular store, they created their own list by using a notebook with pages that could be torn out and on each page wrote the details of one item and where it could be purchased from, along with the price. They then showed this book to all their friends and family and all they had to do was choose a gift and then tear that page out of the book, therefore removing it from the list. I thought it was a great idea and it seemed to work well, the only problem would be if you have friends or relatives that lived a distance away and would not be able to see the book easily. Although now there are websites such as Prezola where you can list items from a range of various suppliers in one place.

These days many couples are already living together or one of them may already own their own property so the problem then lies with what to put on your Wedding Gift List. You probably already own a toaster!

Alternative ideas are to ask for travel vouchers towards your Honeymoon or gift vouchers to spend at later date. Some couples even chose to ask that their guests make a donation to a charity close to their hearts instead.

What will you be adding on to your Gift List?

Let me know your views.

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Wedding Boots

Just Married Ugg Boots - Love From Australia From Girls of Elegance - £259 www.girlsofelegance.co.uk Clara Wedding Boots From The Wedding Boutique - £75 (SALE) www.bridalshoesuk.co.uk

‘Beatrice Elliot’ Ivory lace knee high wedding boots From House of Elliot - £165 www.houseofelliotcollection.com Honey Pink From Harriet Wilde - £229.99 www.harrietwilde.com Inessa - Love Art Wear Art From Crystal Bridal Accessessories - £260 www.crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

Ivory Satin Ankle Boots From Christian Day Designs - £85 Mid Heel Lace Wedding Boots with Ribbon Design

www.christiandaydesigns.co.uk

From Top Wedding.co.uk - £54.72 www.topwedding.co.uk Iced Gem Abigail from Irregular Choice Annabelle Vintage Embroided Bridal Boot From Monsoon - £119

From Schuh - £90 www.schuh.co.uk

http://uk.monsoon.co.uk

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Silk Flowers www.pinterest.com/ localwedconnect/flowers/

Burgundy Feather & Ivory Calla Lily Buttonhole £6.00

www.weddingshopshropshire.co.uk

Bridal Bouquet with Ivory & Burgundy Silk Roses & Heather Beads £55.25

www.sarahsflowers.co.uk

Ivory & Purple Silk Tulip Bridesmaid Bouquet £29.00 www.posie.co.uk

Pink and White Wrist Corsage £12.99

www.oliviaweddings.co.uk

£18.00

A shower bouquet of white and burgundy £62.95

Vintage Flowers Slide Comb http://silkflowersdecoflora.co.uk

www.pinklilac.co.uk

Red Silk Rose Flower Hand-Tied Wedding Bridal Bouquet £44.00 Sunflower Wedding Bouquet £54.99

www.thefloraltouchuk.com

www.pinkcorsage.co.uk Purple, Lilac and Ivory Rose Flower Girl Basket £14.50

www.petalspollyflowers.co.uk

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Fabulous Finds I have a group on Facebook where Suppliers can also post and share their details.

www.facebook.com/1stClassWeddingPhotography

www.facebook.com/thelittlelovebird

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www.facebook.com/99sweetsensations

www.facebook.com/ firetree.photography

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on Facebook Here are a few who you can find on there www.facebook.com/groups/1481324435431575

www.facebook.com/Elegantlymatched

www.facebook.com/ljhogroasts

www.facebook.com/mackphotography10

www.facebook.com/ sobeautydesborough

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Are you getting married in the Winter and are you really wishing for it to snow?

How are you preparing for the cold weather?

Here’s just a few ideas that I found on Pinterest.

Check out more pictures on our “Winter Theme” board.

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Snow

http://www.pinterest.com/localwedconnect/winter-theme/

Do you want to build a snowman? Love this quirky Mr & Mrs Snow.

Why not hire a Reindeer for your photo-shoot.

Make sure your guests stay warm if the weather turns cold.

A fantastic idea for favours or a table centre piece - toasting marshmallows.

Offer your guests a Hot Chocolate drink when they arrive at the Reception.

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No winter Bride should be without a warm shrug to keep her warm.

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Venue Review - The University of Nottingham University Park, Nottingham Are you looking for a unique venue for your wedding, a place where people would not expect to get married? Well take a look at the University of Nottingham. Located on the outskirts of the city, this venue has easy access via main roads and is only a 10 minute taxi ride from Nottingham Train Station too.

The Trent Building is surrounded by 330 acres of landscaped parkland and therefore offers many opportunities for stunning wedding photographs, including the walk down the terraces to the boating lake. The venue has a very traditional feel, with the smaller vestibules with their oak-panelled walls, leading through to the Great Hall and parties of up to 200 people can be catered for.

Here you will also find award winning chefs and an excellent catering team and they pride themselves on being as flexible as possible to cater for your individual needs, from fine dining to carvery options available, you will definitely be spoilt for choice.

You can also choose to stay over night too, as there is the Orchard Hotel on campus too, although it is a 5 minute walk away from the Trent Building where your reception will be held. The Orchard Hotel has 202 bedrooms and its own bar and restaurant, so there is no need for your party to end once you have left the main building.

The venue also has its own dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator who will arrange an initial meeting and take you on a tour of the facilities and discuss your personal requirements for your day.

The venue is also holding a Spring Wedding Open Day on Saturday 21st March 2015, so it would be a great opportunity to have a look around the venue, meet some excellent local suppliers and also try out some of the refreshments too.

http://weddingsinnottingham.co.uk/

0115 748 6100

www.facebook.com/weddingsnottingham

weddings@weddingsinnottingham.co.uk

https://twitter.com/WeddingsNotts

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weatherbys - Wedding Stationery Sanders Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BX Tele: 01933 440077

Email: printing@weatherbys.co.uk

Website: www.weatherbys.co.uk

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Crafty Owl Joanne James - Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Tele:

07773 42146

Website:

Email:

joanne@thecraftyowl.co.uk

www.thecraftyowl.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crafty-Owl/126886927482232

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SweetBitz 2 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1DJ Tele:

01933 271000

Email: sweetbitz@ymail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/SweetBitz/123396921010051

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donna Eade Photography 21 Spinney Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9QQ Tele:

07958 143238

Website:

Email: info@donnaeadephotography.co.uk

www.donnaeadephotography.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/donnaeadephotography

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Georges Dreams Your first choice for Special Occasions!

19 Sanders Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NL Tele:

01933 779284

Website:

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contact@georgesdreams.co.uk

www.georgesdreams.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Georges-Dreams/499633840074132

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Ritz Banqueting and Conference Suites Modern and contemporary English and Asian Wedding Venue.

7-9 Station Road, Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14 2RL Tele:

01536 763510

Website:

Email: enquiries@ketteringvenues.co.uk

www.ketteringvenues.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/theritzuk

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Black Whites A stylish boutique stocking unusual gifts and home accessories.

28a High Street, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, NN14 6BQ Tele:

01536 710460

Website:

Email: info@blackandwhitesrothwell.co.uk

www.blackandwhitesrothwell.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Whites-Rothwell/407036979374905

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ria’s Rosy Lee Tea Room I'm bringing back the experience of taking tea, with a selection of fine teas and homemade cakes all served on a china tea service.

7 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1DJ Tele:

01933 229766

Website:

Email: riarosy@outook.com

http://riasrosylee.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Rias-Rosy-Lee/524488187617506

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nuptia Nuptia offer an array of services depending on the specific individual needs of our brides and grooms to be.

Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6LT Tele:

07853 119514 or 07984 035890

Website:

Email: contact@nuptia.org.uk

http://nuptia.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nuptiaweddings

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bonsoire A beautiful selection of evening, party, prom, wedding and bridesmaid dresses!

321 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EW Tele:

01604 639521

Website:

Email: claudia@bonsoire.com

www.bonsoire.moonfruit.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Bonsoire/180562395309353

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