PROPOSALS bridal studio
102 Corn Street, Witney, Oxon OX28 6BU T 01993 705080 F 01993 706061 E mail@proposalsbridalstudio.co.uk www.proposalsbridalstudio.co.uk
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As one of Oxfordshire’s premier wedding venues, Eynsham Hall provides the perfect setting for the most memorable day of your life. The Grade II listed mansion is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. With impeccable service and cuisine your guests will be left with an everlasting impression.
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PROPOSALS
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Proposals, our family run business was established in 2004. Our philosophy is to take personal responsibility and to provide an unforgettably exquisite experience. We pride ourselves on developing positive relationships and giving a personal service by listening and understanding the desires of each bride and her party. Since opening in 2004 we have grown in our expertise by constantly researching the requirements and expectations of all our customers having listened and learnt from each and every one and pride ourselves on our excellent and enviable personal service. Proposals, is where it starts. As each bride and her party enters our bridal emporium full of expectation and anticipation to fulfil her life long dream to look and feel beautiful for the happiest and most unforgettable day of her life. It is our ultimate responsibility to ensure that not only her dream comes true but it’s truly memorable. Proposals is a calm and spacious environment but bursting with a welcoming atmosphere. We are committed to getting to know our brides so we can fully understand their sense of style, their likes and dislikes and without any pressure, allowing our clients to peruse our extensive bridal collection. As our brides emerge from the spacious changing rooms in wonder, laughter or true amazement you know when it’s the one, its that moment when the mother of the bride, a friend a colleague raises their hand up to cover their mouth as the tears of emotion fill their eyes “that’s the one” the perfect dress, we are truly engaged. The bridal gown, the tiara, the veil, the bridesmaid dresses, the shoes, maybe all, or just a selection whatever is chosen it is a huge investment to Proposals and there is nothing more important than the confidence and trust that is now upon us as the happy bride to be walks out of Proposals awaiting the big day. As the big day approaches, the dress arrives, the bride returns for the final fitting and as we indulge in the excitement and complete and prepare the necessary alterations we finalise the arrangements for delivery and dressing the bride. Our reputation is built on our success and a testament to this is the wonderful testimonials that we consistently receive. Since established we have received an array of referrals and have shared our experience with hundreds of brides, their friends and families and are delighted to have been part of the most exciting and beautiful days and as each photo sits on mantel piece, photo album or in frame on a wall the team at Proposals are happy to express that they have been part of that wonderful experience. It is an honour and a pleasure to participate in the bridal business and to be rewarded with a nomination in both 2008 and 2009 as runners up for bridal retailer of the year truly demonstrates our commitment to the business and our brides. This was followed up when we were a finalist for Best Customer Service 2011. We are now members of the Retail Bridal Association where we are recognised for our levels of service and commitment, this enables us to offer all our brides a “buy with confidence scheme”. Remarkably Proposals, is where it starts… the wedding is where it is seen.
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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.
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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.
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
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Find your 'signature' style in colour and design for fashion, make-up, hairstyle, and accessories even flowers. From the bride and groom, bridesmaids, best man, bride’s mother, grooms mother, all family members, we can advise and take the stress away! Romantic, glamorous, dramatic or traditional we will make you feel and look special on your wedding day... and forever after. ...Lenie understands that feeling wonderful lasts much longer than the big day. For further information and to arrange a meeting, we can be contacted at;
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s We supply 1/2/3 piece large free standing mirrors that capture every angle s Table centre mirror boxes s Large standing mirror boxes perfect for at the end of the aisle s A table plan in Mirror all that are for SALE or HIRE. All Mirrors are delivered and set up the day before the big event and collected the day after or the Monday if hired over the weekend. For more information Tel: 01993 775072 Fax: 01993 706787 Email: i.f.glass@btinternet.com
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 don’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 ....................... Notes .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Fitting ........................................................................................................................ Date .......................... Time ....................... Notes .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Fitting ........................................................................................................................ Date .......................... Time ....................... Notes ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
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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. Proposals of Witney........................................................................................................................................................ Tel: 01993 705080 Vicar/Registrar............................................................................................................................................................................................... Hotel / Venue........................................................................................................................................ Eynsham Hall - Tel: 01993 885 201 Photographer .......................................................................................................... Mario Mage Photographer - Web: www.immage.co.uk Picture Framer .............................................................................................................................. The Cuckoo’s Nest - Tel: 01993 880024 Dentist ........................................................................................................................................... High Street Dental - Tel: 01993 703 236 Dress Agency & Image Consultancy .......................................................... Lenie’s Revival - Tel: 01865 251 005 or Mobile: 07900624217 Hair and Beauty ................................................................................................................................. Two’s Company - Tel: 01993 704445 Hair and Beauty ....................................... Mellow Moments Beauty Salon - Tel: 07411 506 549 and Hair Necessities - Tel: 07852355550 Hair and Beauty ............................................................................................................................... Liz Evans Beauty - Tel: 01993 704445 Lingerie ................................................................................................................................ Birdy’s Underwear Shop - Tel: 01993 703806 Personal Trainer ........................................................................................................ Dan England Personal Trainer - Tel: 07747 633749 Bridal Mirrors ..................................................................................................................... Bridal Mirrors Oxfordshire - Tel: 01993 775072 Gifts ................................................................................................................................................ Burwell Gift Shop - Tel: 01993 771254 Crockery Hire .................................................................. China Roses Crockery Hire - Peter on 07713 626759 or Jennie 07722 032561
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