Spring 2015

Spring 2015

Issue 8

Wedding Fairs Noticeboard, Venue Review, Supplier Directory Spring 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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Spring, my favourite time of the year. The days are getting warmer, the trees are blossoming and the evenings are getting lighter - no more dark nights by 4pm! The only thing is the weather can be so changeable at this time of year, one minute it can be freezing outside and the next day is bright and sunny. The month of March is said to come in like a lion and out like a lamb and that certainly seems true this year with the strong, cold winds and sleet/snow showers we’ve been having the last week.

My husband and I got married in late Spring, in May 2008 and we had showers on our wedding day and ended up having our after ceremony photographs taken indoors (even against my new Mother-In-Law’s wishes, but I didn’t want to get wet through!). Still we have some great photographs to look back on and it’s the one thing you can’t plan for - the weather.

I would love to hear your ideas and plans for coping with the weather. Here’s hoping you all get some sunshine on your big day.

Lorraine

(Editor)

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Inside this issue:

http://localweddingconnections.weebly.com Events Noticeboard

Pages 4 - 5

Talking Point

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Barn Venues

Pages 8 - 9

Fabulous Facebook Finds

Pages 10 - 11

Focus On: Rothwell, Northamptonshire

Pages 12 - 13

Spring Moodboard

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Supplier Directory

Pages 15 - 19

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Events Noticeboard

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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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Nabeela’s beauty & hairdressing Tele: 0770 816 3198 Email: Nabeelaghafoor786@hotmail.com Facebook: Nabeelas-beauty-hairdressing Nabeela is an experienced freelance bridal hair & makeup artist based in west midlands & Reading, I also cover the south beyond.

I tailor for all occasions suited to my clients need. Nabeela creates unique & inspirational styles leaving the bride very confident and very happy for her big day.

I recommend all brides to have a trial & consultation before their big day ensuring on the final look, skin type & tones, so it’s ready to be created on your wedding day.

My professional makeup kit comprises high end products like mac, urban decay, kiko , inglot, estee lauder guaranteeing I can create a flawless makeup look which will last my client all day.

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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…...

Your Day, Your Way? Are you a Bridezilla or are you more relaxed in planning your wedding? When I got married, I was not obsessed by every tiny detail, but I did do all the organising myself. However I did start to find that a lot of family members, in particular my future Mother-in-Law, had very strong opinions on what they thought we should have and who we should invite. The trouble is you don’t want to upset anyone, especially your new side of the family, but then again, it’s your big day so why should you do something for someone else’s sake if it’s not really something you like?

Maybe if a relative is paying for something, like the cake for example, then they should have a bit of a say on who makes it or how it looks? That was one of my biggest problems! My future husband wanted his Mum to make the wedding cake. She was very good and I had seen a few she had made before for birthdays and christenings, but when she told me she could only do roses and lilies for the decoration, I was just a little bit disappointed. I had already decided on a colour scheme of golds and yellows and I had set my heart on having a bouquet of sunflowers, but she insisted that she couldn’t make these, and then decided to tell me that the colours looked awful for cake displays! In the end we had to compromise and I settled for ivory roses and yellow gerberas both on my cake and in my bouquet. Would you have insisted on what you wanted or backed down just to keep the peace?

On the wedding day itself, my husband and his family had some photographs taken outside the venue, while I had some taken of me and my bridesmaids in the room we were getting ready in. During the ceremony the weather turned and it started to rain quite heavily. My new Mother-in-Law still wanted me to have a photograph taken outside! At this point I did refuse!! No way was I standing outside, in the pouring rain, just to get a photograph of me in my dress. She even told the photographer to make me have one, but thankfully he had the sense to say it was the Bride & Groom’s decision.

Hopefully your day goes the way that you want it to. I know nothing is perfect, but things do usually go according to plan and if there are any hiccups, try to just take it in your stride. The one piece of advice I could give is make sure to take five minutes to yourselves after the ceremony and just take it all in - the day goes by so fast, you won’t believe it, so take time to make that memory.

Let me know your views.

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Barn The Garden Barn Haverhill, Suffolk The Garden Barn venue is situated in the scenic hamlet of Little Bradley in the Stour Valley on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border and is easily within reach of Cambridge (nearly 19 miles away) and Bury St. Edmunds (16 miles).

This 18th century building has been beautifully restored with all the original timber beams giving a truly unique feel to this venue. If you are looking for a traditional venue that is steeped in history, then this is the perfect choice. www.thegardenbarn.co.uk

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Garden-Barn/180921628588486

Mythe Barn Sheepy Magna, Warwickshire Situated near the market town of Atherstone, here you are still close to the cities of Birmingham and Leicester. The Mythe Barn has been restored in recent years and purposely refitted with weddings in mind. Licenced for up to 150 guests, you have the choice of 3 different settings too - The Oak Barn, the Grain Store or the Gazebo.

There is also accommodation at the venue, with seven bedrooms in the converted stables courtyard. www.mythebarn-weddings.co.uk www.facebook.com/MytheBarn

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Venues Crockwell Farm Nr Daventry, Northamptonshire Crockwell Farm is set in the glorious countryside of south Northamptonshire and weddings are their speciality. The venue is licensed for civil ceremonies and they also have a marquee that can seat up to 200 guests.

The venue is located close to the M1 and M40, so is easily accessible and also had award winning B&B accommodation.

They do not take bookings on consecutive days, which gives you a more relaxed time to set-up the day before and carry on the celebrations at breakfast the next day. www.crockwellfarm.co.uk

www.facebook.com/pages/Crockwell-Farm-Wedding-Venue/211468828874191

Milling Barn Throcking, Hertfordshire The Milling Barn at Bluntswood Hall is set in the tranquil countryside of North Hertfordshire, on a family run farm. The venue is not only licensed for ceremonies in their three buildings - The Milling Barn, The Oak Room and the Dairy Barn, but also for their gardens and woodland, so you can hold your wedding ceremony outside.

The venue can cater for up to 180 guests for a sit down meal and pride themselves on their bespoke services. www.millingbarn.co.uk www.facebook.com/millingbarn

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

www.facebook.com/ www.sdsdvdproductions.co.uk www.facebook.com/Tempsy68

www.facebook.com/selfieboothuk

www.facebook.com/CarleenGordonMUA

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

www.facebook.com/tastetheoccasionuk

www.facebook.com/TallyHoWeddings

www.facebook.com/TheLittleVintageBeautyParlour

www.facebook.com/Popsnbangs

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Rothwell, Northamptonshire

I thought I would start a article to my magazine and take a look at various places and what they have to offer for people that are planning their wedding, so what better place to start with than where I live now Rothwell, near Kettering, in Northamptonshire.

Rothwell is a historic market town and although there are no large stores here, the town certainly has a lot to offer. Easily accessible via the A14 and is within convenient reach of Kettering (5 miles), Corby (10 miles) and Market Harborough (9 miles). So what does the town offer for any Brides and Grooms to be?

Firstly there is Holy Trinity Church which has to be the most prominent building in the town. Dating from the 13th Century, the church is 173 feet long, making it the longest church in Northamptonshire. Other churches in the town include the Rothwell Methodist Church and St. Bernadette’s RC Church. Although there are no actual Approved Venues in Rothwell, there are still places where you could hold your wedding party or reception. The Rothwell House Hotel has over 20 en-suite bedrooms, which include some with four-poster beds and a Bridal Suite, then there is also the Tresham Hall (at Rothwell House Hotel the Rothwell Conservative Club) which can cater for up to 120 guests and has a sprung floor for you to dance the night away.

Holy Trinity Church

If you were looking for somewhere for your Hen Party or Stag Night then The Old Bakehouse regularly holds special evenings such as ’Rat Pack’ nights and also Mediterranean Nights with Greek Dancing - and they are quite memorable! There is also Toro Steakhouse and they have a private dining room available for large parties too. There are a number of Public Houses in the town as well, including The Red Lion which has recently been refurbished and now includes ‘The Old Barns In Bridge Street’ that can also be hired out for private functions.

You may prefer Indian cuisine, so why not visit the Taste of India restaurant with their wide range of speciality dishes, or maybe you might prefer the Turkish menu provided at The Old Bank restaurant instead or even more exotic food at the Thai Garden restaurant.

Toro Steakhouse

The Old Bank

With all of these facilities situated close together in the small town centre, what more could you ask for than a large, central car park that is also free to park in - perfect!

The Old Barns In Bridge Street

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Conservative Club

The Old Bakehouse

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Rothwell also has a Bridal shop, where you can find a range of Bridal and bridesmaids dresses.

Something Special are stockists for Ronald Joyce, Sincerity Bridal and Alexia Designs plus many more. They also stock a wide range of accessories, such as veils and headdresses so you are bound to find something to suit your taste. As for the Mother of the Bride/Groom outfits, then look no further than Trudie Claire - and it is only next door to the bridal shop!

Stylers

Trudi Claire

Something Special

The one thing Rothwell is not short of is Hairdressers - here you are spoilt for choice. Starting with John Newman Hairdressing & Beauty that has 3 floors, with 2 floors dedicated to hairdressing and another floor for their beauty treatments. John Newman is the third generation of the Newman family to be working in the hairdressing business and they have built up a fine reputation and been part of the Rothwell community for over 90 years.

Further down the road, in the Bakehouse Mews courtyard, you will find Queens Hairdressing. There is a more vintage meets modern style to this quaint salon and they are also the recommended salon of Rushton Hall, which is just 2.5 miles down the road from here.

Other salons in Rothwell include Stylers and R & R Hairdressing, both on Bridge Street which is the main road through the town Queens Hairdressing John Newman Hairdressing & Beauty centre, then a bit further down the road you will find the On The Fringe salon too. Not forgetting the men in the town as well, you can find The Barbers Shop and Cuts ‘N’ More too.

For your beauty requirements, as well as those services offered at the above hairdressers, there is also The Parlour, where beauty therapist Laura will make you look and feel fantastic and the Pretty Woman nail & beauty salon.

Looking for wedding stationary, then contact Wedding Paraphernalia for everything from elegant guest books to bespoke invitations.

Finally if you are looking for a wedding gift then Black and Whites have a wide range of gifts and home accessories or Newmans of Rothwell sell everything from greeting cards to balloons, children’s toys to silver plated gifts.

So Rothwell may be a small town, but it has a big heart and a lot to offer - pay us a visit sometime!

Newmans of Rothwell

Thai Garden

Black & Whites

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Are you getting married in the Spring? Are you prepared for those April showers?

D MOO D R A BO

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

Check out more pictures on my “Spring Theme” board.

g is n i r p S Air e h t in

https://www.pinterest.com/localwedconnect/spring-theme/

Unique idea for table centrepieces

Getting married near Easter?

but place don’t pinch a real bird’s nest!

Why not use it as a theme?

Bird seed favours (make sure the children don’t eat them!)

Give guests seeds to plant as your favours.

The weather can still turn chilly, especially in the evenings.

Another Easter theme idea - napkins shaped like a bunny!

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Daffodils are everywhere at this time of year and can make simple but very effective bouquets.

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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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Cakes from the Heart 38 Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0HD

01933 423041

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Email:

louise@cakesfromtheheart.co.uk

www.cakesfromtheheart.co.uk

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SJ Occasions We are a small event planning company based in the West Bromwich are but can travel to suit your needs.

We supply everything from sweet carts, food buffets, room decorations, photography and much, much more.

0791 743 4969

Tele:

Email: sarahhill89@icloud.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sjoccasions

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cupalicious Our cakes are made to your requirements with the touch of individuality that only comes with a bespoke service.

01933 355047

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Email: cupalicious@live.com

www.cupaliciousuk.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Cupalicious/113359515348896

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Field Gate Flowers British flower farmers and artisan florists based in Lathbury near Milton Keynes.

01908 611189

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Email: roz@fieldgateflowers.co.uk

www.fieldgateflowers.co.uk

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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

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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Florae Foray Bespoke Wedding Florals for Northamptonshire and surrounding counties.

Tele:

01832 734530

Website:

Email: becky@floraeforay.co.uk

www.floraeforay.co.uk

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Makeup-Your Mind Chloe Coleman, Professional Make-up artist Tele:

07795 975737

Website:

Email:

chloe@makeup-yourmind.co.uk

www.makeup-yourmind.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChloeLColemanmakeupartist

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maria’s Mobile Hair Design Tele:

07950 278153

Email:

mariastylist15@yahoo.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mariasmobilehairdesigns

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Carol’s Vintage China Hire 1 Dent Close, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6GP Tele:

01604 583181

Website:

Email: carol.edwards284@btinternet.com

http://carolsvintagechinahire.com

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ JL Events Chair Cover Hire Tele:

0772 532 6178

Website:

Email: jl-events@hotmail.com

www.jleventsplanning.co.ul

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Belle Journee Weddings and Events Hire Tele:

0796 602 6558

Website:

Email: joanne_dannatt@hotmail.com

www.bellejourneehire.co.uk

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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Time 2 Celebrate 10 Horsemarket, Kettering, Northants, NN16 0DQ Tele:

01536 525123

Website:

Email: enquiries@time2celebrate.org

www.partyshopkettering.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/partyshopkettering

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A W Photography 48 Combs Grove, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 0DJ Tele:

07963 592490

Website:

Email:

andy@a-w-photography.co.uk

www.a-w-photography.co.uk

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A D Hall Photography 31 Tedder Drive, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9NG

07745 274541

Tele:

Website:

Email: contact@adhallphoto.com

www.adhallphoto.com

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome Photography 160 London Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7QS Tele:

07907 795725

Website:

Email: info@welcomephotography.co.uk

www.welcomephotography.co.uk

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pic ‘N’ Clic Photo Booth Hire 07791 955331

Tele:

Email: neil_barker84@yahoo.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/picandclic

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SDS DVD Productions Wedding Videographer Tele:

01933 355047

Website:

Email: sales@sdsdvdproductions.co.uk

www.sdsdvdproductions.co.uk

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Carters Travel Coach Hire and Classic Red London Bus available for Weddings Tele:

01536 330789

Website:

Email: info@carterstravel.co.uk

www.carterstravel.co.uk

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Bright Stars Entertainment Discos, Dancefloor hire, Uplighting Hire, Live bands / musicians, Magicians, Casino Tables, Childrens Entertainment and much more...

Tele:

01572 755882

Website:

Email:

mail@brightstarsentertainment.co.uk

www.brightstarsentertainment.co.uk

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Steelasophical Caribbean Steel Band Music for any chosen part of your special day with our Steel Drum Band, Caribbean Mobile Dj, Vocal Entertainer.

Tele:

07540 307890

Website:

Email: info@steelband.co.uk

www.steelband.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Steelasophical/timeline

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paul Ace Music 1950s high energy rock n roll singer.

Tele:

07857 034985

Website:

Email: paulacemusic@hotmail.com

www.paulacemusic.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulacemusic

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 99 Sweet Sensations 126 Main Street, Claypole, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5BJ Tele:

01636 626946 / 07846 056009

Website:

Email: info@99sweetsensations.co.uk

www.99sweetsensations.co.uk

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Not Just Travel/Happy Ever Afters Beautiful beginnings,planned by us.

Tele:

01235 426456

Email: whyte.sands@notjusttravel.com

Website:

www.happyeverafters.info

Google+:

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KinetIQue Kind, not mined.

Tele:

01208 592066

Website:

Email: info@kinetique.co.uk

www.kinetique.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KinetIQue

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