Proposals of Witney

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PROPOSALS bridal studio

For Weddings Parties Corporate Events etc,

Hotels, Country Houses, Marquees or even at home

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11 West End, Witney, Oxon OX28 1NQ l Tel: 01993 708333 Fax: 01865 300777 l sales@hire-chair-covers.co.uk l www.hire-chair-covers.co.uk

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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Beautiful Linen Hire Offering a fast, efficient, short-term linen rental service for events

Beautiful range of table top covers round, rectangle or oblong linen

Over 90 colours available

Lycra tablecloths to fit all tables

Fast Quote l Friendly Professional l Cost Effective l Free Advice l

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Over 20 years experience

of the event industry it gives you, the Customer unrivalled advice Unit 7, Park Farm Estate, Northmoor, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 5AZ l Tel: 01865 300444 Fax: 01865-300777 l sales@beautiful-group l www.beautiful-linen.co.uk

PROPOSALS

bridal studio

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 everyone 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.

Beautiful Linen Hire Offering a fast, efficient, short-term linen rental service for events

Beautiful range of table top covers round, rectangle or oblong linen

Over 90 colours available

Lycra tablecloths to fit all tables

Fast Quote l Friendly Professional l Cost Effective l Free Advice l

l

Over 20 years experience

of the event industry it gives you, the Customer unrivalled advice Unit 7, Park Farm Estate, Northmoor, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 5AZ l Tel: 01865 300444 Fax: 01865-300777 l sales@beautiful-group l www.beautiful-linen.co.uk

PROPOSALS

bridal studio

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 everyone 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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Beautiful Flowers The Beautiful Group

As well as providing Chair Cover & Linen Hire we can also supply stunning flowers to complement your venue

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Let us help you create the perfect setting for your special occasion

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.

11 West End, Witney, Oxon OX28 1NQ l Tel: 01993 708333 Fax: 01865 300777 l sales@beautiful-group.co.uk l www.beautiful-group.co.uk

1. Book the photographer

2. Book the transport

3. Book the toastmaster if

4. Decide on the number

5. Order the invitations

and videographer

required

of guests and make a list

6. Book the honeymoon an

7. Decide on the bridesm

8. Order the wedding cak

d apply for passports

aids and ushers

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

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.

The Wedding Countdown

6 Months

18-12 Months

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Other important things to be arranged now are as follows:

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.

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 coordinating 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.

by

Beautiful Flowers The Beautiful Group

As well as providing Chair Cover & Linen Hire we can also supply stunning flowers to complement your venue

Beautiful

Let us help you create the perfect setting for your special occasion

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.

11 West End, Witney, Oxon OX28 1NQ l Tel: 01993 708333 Fax: 01865 300777 l sales@beautiful-group.co.uk l www.beautiful-group.co.uk

1. Book the photographer

2. Book the transport

3. Book the toastmaster if

4. Decide on the number

5. Order the invitations

and videographer

required

of guests and make a list

6. Book the honeymoon an

7. Decide on the bridesm

8. Order the wedding cak

d apply for passports

aids and ushers

e

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

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.

The Wedding Countdown

6 Months

18-12 Months

Beautiful

Other important things to be arranged now are as follows:

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.

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 coordinating 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 Countdown 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

The Wedding Countdown 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

On the Happiest Day of Your Life, Smile with Confidence...

Planning your Special Day

On your perfect day, with the perfect hair and of course, the perfect dress, don't let a self-conscious smile let you down.

Wedding Etiquette

We offer a full range of high quality treatments to help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, including: s Teeth Whitening s Crown & Bridges

s White Fillings s Veneers s Invisalign (Invisible Braces)

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.

Call today for an informal cosmetic consultation and take the first step towards a confident smile.

The Dental Centre is a Denplan Excel registered practice.

the dental centre

6 & 7 The Clockhouse, Brize Norton Road Carterton, Oxon, OX18 3HN info@thedentalcentrecarterton.co.uk

The Bride

Telephone: 01993 845522

www.thedentalcentrecarterton.co.uk

The Groom

Reportage Style Photography in black & white and colour by a master photographer

e n n e sK i n e D

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.

y h p a r g o t o h P y d

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.

s Deni

A LMP y d e Kenn

45 Newland Witney, Oxon OX28 3JN

01993 771242 07802 763942 denis@dkphotography.co.uk www.dkphotography.co.uk

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.

On the Happiest Day of Your Life, Smile with Confidence...

Planning your Special Day

On your perfect day, with the perfect hair and of course, the perfect dress, don't let a self-conscious smile let you down.

Wedding Etiquette

We offer a full range of high quality treatments to help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, including: s Teeth Whitening s Crown & Bridges

s White Fillings s Veneers s Invisalign (Invisible Braces)

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.

Call today for an informal cosmetic consultation and take the first step towards a confident smile.

The Dental Centre is a Denplan Excel registered practice.

the dental centre

6 & 7 The Clockhouse, Brize Norton Road Carterton, Oxon, OX18 3HN info@thedentalcentrecarterton.co.uk

The Bride

Telephone: 01993 845522

www.thedentalcentrecarterton.co.uk

The Groom

Reportage Style Photography in black & white and colour by a master photographer

e n n e sK i n e D

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.

y h p a r g o t o h P y d

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.

s Deni

A LMP y d e Kenn

45 Newland Witney, Oxon OX28 3JN

01993 771242 07802 763942 denis@dkphotography.co.uk www.dkphotography.co.uk

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 Clothes for all occasions Special occasion wear, including hats, shoes, bags and jewellery to finish your chosen outfit

Homeware also available Tel: 01993 771273 Mob: 07812 718611 Email: tamsin@eve-witney.co.uk 51b Market Square, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6AG

www.eve-witney.co.uk

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We specialise in cleaning wedding dresses.

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 ........................................................................................................................................................................................

INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED WEDDING CAKES...

MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY CONTEMPORARY

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Our wedding dress preservation boxes are hand made in the UK. For safe storage and anniversary memories.

6 Wesley Walk, High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 6ZJ. 01993 778510 e-mail: special.touch@live.co.uk

TRADITIONAL CHOCOLATE THEMED MINIATURE CAKES

KAREN LIDDLE

Special Touch

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.

Gardeners Cottage Thenford Nr Banbury Oxon OX17 2BZ

01295 711685 07990 595955 karenliddle@fsmail.net

Fittings and Dress Details Clothes for all occasions Special occasion wear, including hats, shoes, bags and jewellery to finish your chosen outfit

Homeware also available Tel: 01993 771273 Mob: 07812 718611 Email: tamsin@eve-witney.co.uk 51b Market Square, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6AG

www.eve-witney.co.uk

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We specialise in cleaning wedding dresses.

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 ........................................................................................................................................................................................

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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.

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Flute and Harp Weddings

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07885283893 j.gabbott@yahoo.com

077915 11817 kristinakennedy_harp@excite.co.uk

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JESSICA GABBOTT Flautist

KRISTINA KENNEDY Harpist

07885283893 j.gabbott@yahoo.com

077915 11817 kristinakennedy_harp@excite.co.uk

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CUSTOM PRINTED T-SHIRTS Fallowfields Country House Hotel & Restaurant offers an exquisite venue for your wedding celebrations. Set in 12 acres of delightful grounds and Winner of the Tourism South East award for “Best Small Hotel of the year 2011� makes us the perfect location.

We are licensed for Civil Ceremonies and can cater for parties of 10 to 120. Visit our Wedding Fair on Sunday April 1st, 11am till 4pm and/or contact James@fallowfields.com to arrange for a visit to our stunning hotel and luxury bedrooms at a suitable time for you. Our 2 AA rosette restaurant, with Michelin trained Head Chef produces food with passion, sourcing much of the produce from our own free range farm, orchard and kitchen garden or nearby suppliers.

Whatever the occasion we can supply great value T-shirts for your group or party!

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CUSTOM PRINTED T-SHIRTS Fallowfields Country House Hotel & Restaurant offers an exquisite venue for your wedding celebrations. Set in 12 acres of delightful grounds and Winner of the Tourism South East award for “Best Small Hotel of the year 2011� makes us the perfect location.

We are licensed for Civil Ceremonies and can cater for parties of 10 to 120. Visit our Wedding Fair on Sunday April 1st, 11am till 4pm and/or contact James@fallowfields.com to arrange for a visit to our stunning hotel and luxury bedrooms at a suitable time for you. Our 2 AA rosette restaurant, with Michelin trained Head Chef produces food with passion, sourcing much of the produce from our own free range farm, orchard and kitchen garden or nearby suppliers.

Whatever the occasion we can supply great value T-shirts for your group or party!

WITNEY SHIRT PRINTERS Tel: 01993 869064 Mob: 07831 288970 Email: munromvs@aol.com Unit C2, New Yatt Business Centre, Witney

Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, Oxfordshire, OX13 5BH T: 01865 820 416 M: 07850 740 162 W: www.fallowfields.com E: stay@fallowfields.com

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Unique Friendly Professional Personal t

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Creating cakes for over 10 years

Prices to suit all budgets

Individual Cakes t Cupcakes t Cake Pops

THE STICKY BUN KID

Cakes include Madeira, Chocolate, Fruit, Carrot, Banana to name a few

01993 775429 / 07780703881 www.thestickybunkid.co.uk sticky.nikki@btinternet.com 38 Windrush Valley Road, Witney, Oxon OX28 5AB - Delivery or collection

Feel fabulous and look gorgeous!

Professional make-up and beauty services to help you create the perfect look for your big day Contact us to create a personalised wedding package for you and your bridal party

12 Church Green, Witney, Oxon OX28 4AW Tel: 01993 704445 Email: liz@lizevansbeauty.co.uk

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Look and feel amazing on your special day

We offer a wide range of services including: s Colouring s Styling s Straightening s Hair up For the bride, groom, bridesmaids, mothers of newlyweds and guests

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01865 883569

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12 Church Green, Witney, Oxon OX28 4AW Tel: 01993 704445 Email: liz@lizevansbeauty.co.uk

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Look and feel amazing on your special day

We offer a wide range of services including: s Colouring s Styling s Straightening s Hair up For the bride, groom, bridesmaids, mothers of newlyweds and guests

Le Diva s Gift vouchers available s

s Bridal packages s

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01865 883569

Designer Goldsmith

Lisa Marie Designer Goldsmith

I work with customers to create unique and personalised jewellery.

From the drawing board to the polisher.

If you already possess jewellery, I‘m also able to incorporate the gold, re-alloying it in to your wedding rings.

Gorselands Hall The ideal place for your guests to stay GORSELANDS HALL is a lovely old Cotswold stone country house with oak beams and flagstone floors in a delightful rural setting. We are near Eynsham Hall and Blenheim Palace.

Minimum stay 2 nights, hire the house for ÂŁ550 B&B.

Relax in the snug with traditional games, TV, DVD player and Wii. Enjoy the large secluded garden with a tennis court.

A wide choice of excellent eating places is within easy reach.

Boddington Lane, North Leigh, Witney, Nr Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PU

T 01993 882292 e band@gorselandshall.com

Designer Goldsmith

Lisa Marie Designer Goldsmith

I work with customers to create unique and personalised jewellery.

From the drawing board to the polisher.

If you already possess jewellery, I‘m also able to incorporate the gold, re-alloying it in to your wedding rings.

Gorselands Hall The ideal place for your guests to stay GORSELANDS HALL is a lovely old Cotswold stone country house with oak beams and flagstone floors in a delightful rural setting. We are near Eynsham Hall and Blenheim Palace.

Minimum stay 2 nights, hire the house for ÂŁ550 B&B.

Relax in the snug with traditional games, TV, DVD player and Wii. Enjoy the large secluded garden with a tennis court.

A wide choice of excellent eating places is within easy reach.

Boddington Lane, North Leigh, Witney, Nr Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PU

T 01993 882292 e band@gorselandshall.com

Weddings and Honeymoons Abroad

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.

More and more people are looking for unusual and exotic places in which to "tie the knot" or to spend their honeymoon.

We can help you plan for the big day, whether you intend to celebrate this with friends, family or just the two of you from tropical beaches to the tops of mountains.

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 ....................................................................................................................................................................... Tel: 01993 705080

Vicar/Registrar ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Interfaith Minister .................................................................................................................. Tel: 01869 347881 or Mobile: 07979 645489

Hotel ................................................................................................................................................. Gorselands Hall - Tel: 01993 882292

Hotel/Venue ................................................................... Fallowfields Hotel & Restaurant - Tel: 01865 820 416 or Mobile: 07850 740 162

Hotel/Venue ........................................................................................................................................ Eynsham Hall - Tel: 01993 885 200

Marquee Hire................................................................................................................................. Prestige Marquees - Tel: 01993 823817

Photographer ....................................................................................................................... Nick Owen Photography - Tel: 07962 532478

Photographer ............................................................................................. Denis Kennedy - Tel: 01993 771242 or Mobile: 07802763942

Jewellery ............................................................................................................................................. Lisa Marie - Mobile: 07979 924 783

Car Hire ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Chair Cover Hire ....................................................................................................................... Beautiful Chair Cover - Tel: 01993 708333

Wedding Cakes .......................................................................................................... Karen Liddle - Tel: 01295 711685 or 07990 595955 Wedding Cakes .................................................................................... The Sticky Bun Kid - Tel: 01993 775429 or Mobile: 07780703881

Linen Hire ..................................................................................................................................... Beautiful Linen Hire - Tel: 01865 300444

Caterer .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Hair Salon........................................................................................................................................................ Le Diva - Tel: 01865 883569

Beauty Salon ................................................................................................................................... Liz Evans Beauty - Tel: 01993 704445

Dentist ........................................................................................................................................... The Dental Centre - Tel: 01993 845522

Flowers ............................................................................................................................................. The Beautiful Group - 01993 708333

Ladieswear ................................................................................................................... Eve - Tel: 01993 771273 or Mobile: 07812 718611

Dry Cleaner .......................................................................................................................................... Special Touch - Tel: 01993 778510

T-shirt printer ..................................................................................... Witney Shirt Printers - Tel: 01993 869064 or Mobile: 07831 288970

We can also assist with organising hen and/or stag trips as well as handling the formalities of having your wedding overseas. Needless to say, once the wedding day has passed, the romance doesn't need to stop and we can arrange special trips away for Valentines' Day, wedding anniversaries and other special occasions.

A special free service that we offer to all of our wedding and honeymoon couples is the chance to have their friends and family donate to the cost of the wedding/ honeymoon arrangements that they book through us.

Travel Agent ......................................................................................................................... Great Experience Travel - Tel: 08454 150750

Harpist............................................................................................................................................. Kristina Kennedy - Tel: 077915 11817

Flautist................................................................................................................................................ Jessica Gabbott - Tel: 07885283893 Designed and marketed by Mediadz Ironworks Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2PG Tel: 01229 430883 Email: mediadzadmin@hspmilners.com Website: www.mediadz.com Mediadz is a trading division of James Milner (Barrow) Limited. Registered Office: Ironworks Road Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 2PG. Registered in England No. 396 653

6 - 7 Waterloo Walk, High Street, Witney 0X28 6EU Tel: 08454 150750 Fax: 01993 707849 Email: info@greatexperiencetravel.co.uk

www.greatexperiencetravel.co.uk

Weddings and Honeymoons Abroad

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.

More and more people are looking for unusual and exotic places in which to "tie the knot" or to spend their honeymoon.

We can help you plan for the big day, whether you intend to celebrate this with friends, family or just the two of you from tropical beaches to the tops of mountains.

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 ....................................................................................................................................................................... Tel: 01993 705080

Vicar/Registrar ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Interfaith Minister .................................................................................................................. Tel: 01869 347881 or Mobile: 07979 645489

Hotel ................................................................................................................................................. Gorselands Hall - Tel: 01993 882292

Hotel/Venue ................................................................... Fallowfields Hotel & Restaurant - Tel: 01865 820 416 or Mobile: 07850 740 162

Hotel/Venue ........................................................................................................................................ Eynsham Hall - Tel: 01993 885 200

Marquee Hire................................................................................................................................. Prestige Marquees - Tel: 01993 823817

Photographer ....................................................................................................................... Nick Owen Photography - Tel: 07962 532478

Photographer ............................................................................................. Denis Kennedy - Tel: 01993 771242 or Mobile: 07802763942

Jewellery ............................................................................................................................................. Lisa Marie - Mobile: 07979 924 783

Car Hire ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Chair Cover Hire ....................................................................................................................... Beautiful Chair Cover - Tel: 01993 708333

Wedding Cakes .......................................................................................................... Karen Liddle - Tel: 01295 711685 or 07990 595955 Wedding Cakes .................................................................................... The Sticky Bun Kid - Tel: 01993 775429 or Mobile: 07780703881

Linen Hire ..................................................................................................................................... Beautiful Linen Hire - Tel: 01865 300444

Caterer .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Hair Salon........................................................................................................................................................ Le Diva - Tel: 01865 883569

Beauty Salon ................................................................................................................................... Liz Evans Beauty - Tel: 01993 704445

Dentist ........................................................................................................................................... The Dental Centre - Tel: 01993 845522

Flowers ............................................................................................................................................. The Beautiful Group - 01993 708333

Ladieswear ................................................................................................................... Eve - Tel: 01993 771273 or Mobile: 07812 718611

Dry Cleaner .......................................................................................................................................... Special Touch - Tel: 01993 778510

T-shirt printer ..................................................................................... Witney Shirt Printers - Tel: 01993 869064 or Mobile: 07831 288970

We can also assist with organising hen and/or stag trips as well as handling the formalities of having your wedding overseas. Needless to say, once the wedding day has passed, the romance doesn't need to stop and we can arrange special trips away for Valentines' Day, wedding anniversaries and other special occasions.

A special free service that we offer to all of our wedding and honeymoon couples is the chance to have their friends and family donate to the cost of the wedding/ honeymoon arrangements that they book through us.

Travel Agent ......................................................................................................................... Great Experience Travel - Tel: 08454 150750

Harpist............................................................................................................................................. Kristina Kennedy - Tel: 077915 11817

Flautist................................................................................................................................................ Jessica Gabbott - Tel: 07885283893 Designed and marketed by Mediadz Ironworks Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2PG Tel: 01229 430883 Email: mediadzadmin@hspmilners.com Website: www.mediadz.com Mediadz is a trading division of James Milner (Barrow) Limited. Registered Office: Ironworks Road Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 2PG. Registered in England No. 396 653

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