Burr Bridal

46 - 48 King Street Cambridge CB1 1LN Tel: 01223 323 230 Email: info@burrbridal.co.uk www.burrbridal.co.uk

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You said Yes to your dress at Burr Bridal! As a thank you for being a Burr Bride means we also offer a discount package of 10% off bridesmaids and flower girl dresses, grooms suit hire and even mother of the bride/groom outfits.

Our expert team of sales advisers are happy to help you on every visit and if you were to require alterations we have specialist seamstresses in house whom we can book for you to see here at Burr Bridal to ensure any outfit is a perfect fit.

To complete any outfit you need to accessorise, our extensive range of accessories including shoes, belts, hair accessories, jewellery, veils and petticoats, plus hats and bags with a dyeing service are all at your disposal, our prices are better than online to make sure you are getting both excellent quality and get to try everything on with your dress which is so important.

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Planning your Special Day The Wedding Timetable

First Steps The first thing you will plan for your wedding is the budget. Talk between yourselves and your respective parents about the kind of service you would like. You will find that your parents will be of enormous help to you in discussing the budget. On your very special day you will want the best of everything, so plan carefully the style and tone of the day.

When you have decided, visit your Vicar/Priest or Registrar and make arrangements for your marriage ceremony. They will be of great help to you both, and explain everything you will need to know about walking up the aisle and saying ‘I do’. If you wish, a rehearsal can be arranged to set your minds at ease and to assure you that it will all be perfect on your wedding day. Take this opportunity to apply for a marriage licence if necessary.

Now might also be the ideal time to decide on who you will ask to be ‘Chief Bridesmaid’ and ‘Best Man’.

The Wedding Countdown 18-12 Months Once you have decided the date and place of your wedding, it is important to remember the following points.

In descending order your family and friends will generally remember the following: 1. How beautiful the bride looked.

2. How wonderful the ceremony was.

3. The reception.

Think about it. Now is certainly the time to be choosing carefully both your wedding dress and your reception venue.

Other important things to be arranged now are as follows:

1. Book the photographer

2. Book the transport

3. Order the flowers

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You have now put in place an excellent framework for the build up to your big day. Hopefully, you now have a team of professio nals all working towards making sure it is a day to remember, and for all the right reasons.

6 Months Time for some fun! Lets organise a wedding present list.

(Don’t forget that a lot of stores will now help you with this.) Having already organised your dress you will probably have a colour scheme in mind for the bridesmaids’ dresses. Now is the time to be co-ordinating these as well.

Once the colour scheme is decided it is probably time to start ordering the flowers for bouquets, church, and reception if required.

Other items to arrange now are: 1. Hire of the suits for the bridegroom, best man, fathers and ushers.

2. Initial fitting of the dress.

3. Choosing the wedding rings.

While you’re on the phone, now might be the ideal time to organise appointments with your hairdresser and beauty salon, to make sure you look at your most beautiful on the big day.

A piece of magic is a hat Bespoke hats and unique headpieces for all occasions.

All designs are handcrafted and tailor-made to achieve the perfect look for you.

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Perfectly capturing your special day

Your wedding day is a unique event when you show the world how much you love each other. The photographs of that day will be treasured for generations, and act as a reminder of the beauty and elegance of your special day.

I aim to capture your joy and excitement using reportage-style photography, which will give you iconic images to share with your friends and family.

Rowan Lamb Wedding Photography

Tel: 07967 414881

Email: rowanlamb@gmail.com

Website: www.rowanlamb.co.uk

Planning your Special Day The Wedding Timetable

3 Months Now is the time to be sending out the wedding invitations. This would also be the ideal time to be escorting the ‘mums’ into town to organise their outfits (Don’t forget the hats!)

Also:1. Choose the hymns and choice of music.

2. Arrange for the ‘Order of Service’ sheets to be printed.

6 Weeks You should now be fairly well organised and in the envious position of sitting back and relaxing for a couple of weeks in the full knowledge that there are a whole host of people out there worrying on your behalf. However, on your one weekend off between now and the big day, it might be an excellent idea to nip out and choose some presents for the bridesmaids, and perhaps some flowers for the mums.

4 Weeks The pace is starting to hot up now. It’s time to see whether everyone else has been as organised as you.

1. Confirm the reception venue booking, and numbers attending.

2. Confirm details with the photographer.

3. Confirm the wedding cars.

4. Confirm details with the florist and give final numbers for buttonholes.

5. Confirm travel and hotel bookings for the honeymoon. N.B. Check passport.

10 to 7 Days If you haven’t organised a rehearsal of the ceremony now might be a good time to meet with the best man, bridesmaids and ushers to finalise arrangements and responsibilities.

1. Practise your make-up.

2. Take the headdress to your hairdresser.

3. Give the ‘Order of Service’ sheets to the vicar.

And, perhaps most importantly of all...

START PACKING FOR THE HONEYMOON.

One Day to Go Try and delegate as much work as possible. Have your beauty treatment, finish off any packing that still remains to be done for the honeymoon, lay out your wedding and going away ensemble, relax and put your feet up.

The Wedding Day

Assuming a 2pm Wedding, the bride’s timetable will run something like this:-

8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 11.00

Have a shower or relaxing bath Have a good breakfast Polish your nails Hairdressers Best man arrives to collect the luggage/greetings cards/telegrams 11.30 The Bridesmaids/pageboys arrive 12.00 Make-up 12.30 The Bride and Bridesmaids dress 1.00 The photographer arrives 1.30 The first car takes the mother and the bridesmaids to the church. The bridesmaids then wait in the church entrance 1.45 The second car takes the bride and her father to the church 1.58 Wait in church entrance and line bridesmaids up behind you. The verger will greet you 2.00 The Ceremony. GOOD LUCK

Planning your Special Day Wedding Etiquette

The tradition and conventions of wedding etiquette will not suit everyone but it is important to be aware of them.

This explanation of who does what in the preparations and ceremony aims to enable you to make an informed decision on the best way to run your wedding day.

The Bride The bride traditionally selects the type of service. She oversees all the preparations, which include choosing the date and the church, who her attendants will be, her own dress and accessories, as well as those of the bridemaids. She will choose the flowers, help with the guest list and seating arrangements, and attend to the many small details which will contribute to her perfect day.

The Groom The groom has to arrange transport for himself, the bride and the wedding party, as well as hiring the church and booking the honeymoon. However, this will be done with direction from his future wife. The groom chooses his best man and ushers, of which it is traditional to have three, and is conventionally given responsibility for little else! However, in reality, the bride and groom discuss most aspects of the day as it is, after all, ‘their’ wedding.

At the reception, the groom will reply to the bride’s father’s speech, thanking the bride’s parents and guests, and proposing a toast to the bridesmaids.

The Best Man Traditionally, the best man is responsible for his own dress and that of the groom. He sees that transport to the church for them both is arranged, and also organises the ‘Stag Night’, preferably several days or even weeks in advance, if he is to successfully fulfil his duty of escorting the groom to the church on time.

On the day, the best man has to ensure that the whole day runs smoothly, primarily ensuring safe keeping of the rings. After the ceremony, he is responsible for transportation of all the guests to the reception. The best man will speak at the reception, replying to the groom’s toast to the bridesmaids, and will read out a few cards and telegrams from guests unable to attend. His final responsibility of the day is to ensure that the bride and groom leave the reception in good time, and that their transport is arranged.

The Chief Bridesmaid The chief bridesmaid is chosen by the bride to assist her during the preparations. On the day itself, it is her job to make sure that all the other attendants are in their places. She will arrange the bride’s dress and veil when she arrives, ready for her entry into the church. During the service, she holds the bride’s bouquet.

The chief bridesmaid also signs the register, along with the best man. She is then escorted by the best man, and will be on hand all day to assist the bride.

Ushers The ushers greet the guests as they arrive at the church. They will distribute the service sheets and show people to their seats.

If it is raining they will help escort the guests and bridal party from their cars to the church under umbrellas.

The Bride’s Father Much of the bride’s father’s responsibility lies with the financial aspect of the event, as traditionally, he pays the bulk of the costs.

Nowadays, though, it is likely that the bride and groom will meet some of the expenses themselves and also a possibility that the groom’s family will make some contribution.

On the day, the bride will be accompanied to the church by her father, who will escort her up the aisle and give her away during the ceremony. The bride’s father will sit next to the bride on the top table during the wedding breakfast, and will make the first speech, in which he proposes a toast to the bride and groom.

The Bride’s Mother The bride’s mother will help her daughter with the wedding arrangements and may have a major role in the decisions taken, especially if she is contributing financially. She will compile the guest list, in consultation with the groom and his parents. She may organise the sending of invitations, and the display of the wedding gifts.

The bride’s mother will not only stand proudly watching her daughter on this special day, but is there to oversee all the arrangements, as well as to stand in line to greet the guests, along with her husband.

The Groom’s Parents There is no specific traditional role for the groom’s parents, but it is important that they do not feel neglected. Today, it is not unusual for the groom’s parents to make a considerable contribution to organisation and payment. It is only good manners, on the part of the bride, to ask their advice and approval and ensure they are included as much as possible in the preparations.

Fittings and Dress Details The most important decision for any Bride when planning her wedding is made when choosing her dress. Like every Bride you will want to wear the most beautiful dress you have ever seen. It is best to go shopping with someone whose opinion you value, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them push you into a decision you may regret later.

Our advice is that you should fall in love with your dress as you did with your husband to be. When you find your dress you will know instinctively it is the one for you.

Please ensure you have your lingerie and shoes with you for all fittings.

Below we have provided space for you to keep a record of your fitting times: Fitting ........................................................................................................................ Date .......................... Time .......................

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YOUR MAKEUP BY VICTORIA After training at The London School of Makeup and gaining extensive experience through freelance work and having qualifications in bridal, photographic and theatrical makeup, Your Makeup by Victoria offers a mobile service for full makeup application for brides, mother of the bride and bridal party.

Every bride deserves to look and feel at her best for her wedding day. Your make up by Victoria will leave you feeling confident to face the exciting day ahead. Because nothing is left to chance, you are free to enjoy the biggest day of your life, safe in the knowledge that you are looking your best.

At the pre-wedding trial, we will discuss what you are expecting from your big day make up, and maybe trial some styles to allow you to see the benefits a professional make-up artist can help to bring to your day. I can also make up other members of your party, providing that little bit extra to make you and your bridal party stand out.

I offer a full mobile service. On your wedding day I can equally come to your house, or your wedding venue. As with everything we will do together, the choice is always yours.

For more information on how I can help with your wedding day, please contact me on 07590 728 700 or email me at victoria.harold@hotmail.com @victoriaharoldmakeupartist Victoria Harold Makeup Artist

Perfectly Framed Memories of your Special Day All our frames are hand-made by us in our own workshop, specifically for you.

We have a large selection of ready made frames and mirrors which can be made to any size, in a wide variety of frame styles.

Conservation Framing l Canvas Stretching l Mirror Framing T-Shirt Box Frames l Bevel Mounting Frameworks 171 High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8RX Tel: 01954 250138 Email: framerlee@frameworkscottenham.co.uk www.frameworkscottenham.co.uk

I do.......want a great smile for my wedding day!

Teeth Whitening

Teeth Straightening

We can help you achieve a brighter, straighter, more healthy smile for those all important photos of your big day!

The Gables Dental Practice, 332 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8AZ www.thegablesdentalpractice.co.uk

T: 01223 248202

Sexy, rebellious, magnifificent bring the diva to your day!

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Bridal corsets Evening gloves Vintage & burlesque Jewellery, masks & accessories Stockings, suspenders & garters Bespoke design service

36, Newnham Road, Cambridge CB3 9EY 01223 357705 isabel@quivercompany.co.uk www.quivercompany.co.uk

Look and feel great on your special day...

Relax, escape and indulge your hair while our inspirational team create the hairstyle you always wanted.

52 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 1EN

01223 322 575

Useful Telephone Numbers Throughout the build up to your wedding day it is important that you try and maintain contact with a number of important businesses and people whose services or time you are making use of.

Quite a number of these services can be found within the pages of this publication, and they will be delighted to offer you all the help and advice you need.

These people are professional in all that they do, and will help make your day one to remember.

Burr Bridal...................................................................................................................................................................... Tel: 01223 323 230 Vicar/Registrar...............................................................................................................................................................................................

Beauty Spa ............................................................................................................................... Dragonfly Beauty Spa - Tel: 01223 263469 Photography ......................................................................................................................... Benni Carol Photography - Tel: 07454022243 Photography...................................................................................................................... Rowan Lamb Photography - Tel: 07967 414881 Bespoke Hats ............................................................................................ Designs by Karen Lewis - Tel: 07875247808 or 01223 476447 Picture Framer ......................................................................................................................................... Frameworks - Tel: 01954 250138 Catering .......................................................................................................................... The Hot Sausage Company - Tel: 01954 212221 Wedding Venue............................................................................................... The Secret Garden at Burwash Manor - Tel: 01223 260040 Women only gym ................................................................................................................................... Gymophobics - Tel: 01223 245809 Make up .............................................................................................................................. Your make up by Victoria - Tel: 07590 728 700 Hairdressing ........................................................................................................................... Frederick Hairdressing - Tel: 01223 322575 Travel Agents ..................................................................................................................... Fred Olsen Travel Agents - Tel: 01223 373 883 Dentist ............................................................................................................................. The Gables Dental Practice - Tel: 01223 248202 Corsets, Costumery and Curios ....................................................................................................................... Quiver - Tel: 01223 357705

THE HOT SAUSAGE COMPANY has a proven track record for providing refreshment for weddings and private parties

Our distinctive barrows and tramcars complement any outdoor venue with their unique style and excellent presentation, which make them an ideal option for the evening catering On the big day we will provide; •

Iconic Victorian Style Barrow

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Fully trained staff dressed in company uniform

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A selection of our finest sausages, which include our traditional sausage or a choice from our Special Range which include Caribbean, Cumberland, Cajun, Lincolnshire and Pork & Leek to name but a few. e sausages will be served in a freshly baked bread roll with a wide selection of sauces and relish for your guests to choose from

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Hassle free experience, knowing that the Hot Sausage Company has 30 years’ experience and has been awarded a 5 star Food Safety & Hygiene Rating

For more details contact Michael Moran 01954 212221 info@hotsausagecompany.com

www.hotsausagecompany.com

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