De Toute Beaute offer a wide variety of bridal experiences within our hair & beauty sanctuary Exceptional hair styling, put ups and exquisite flawless make-up are combined with our professionalism, passion and experience to create any bridal fairytale vision in the comfort of our tranquil environment by industry professionals who can oer consultation, advice and care for your special day.
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Congratulations on your engagement. It is such an exciting time in your lives. We would love to be part of your story and welcome you to our boutique. As we are a mere 5 minutes from Junction 21 of the M5, we have had brides come from near and far to find their dream dress. Every bride is important to us, we want you to feel comfortable and special. We love to hear all about your wedding and your plans so we can help find the right dress for you. Our aim is to make sure every member of your bridal party looks So Gorgeous. We have a fantastic range of designer bridal gowns covering most budgets, with sizes ranging from 0 to 36. We also have bridesmaids dresses to suit all shapes and sizes. When you've found the gown, we help you to choose the perfect accessories to complement your style. We have veils, headpieces, jewellery and shoes to complete your look. For the men, we have everything from kilts to formal tails, and even trendier slim fit suits. We are one of a few who can offer 5 different sleeve lengths, resulting in the best fit possible from hire-wear. People often ask us what is the best part of our job. It is seeing you all look gorgeous, smiling with love and happiness in your photographs on the most fantastic day of your life. Love and Best Wishes, Anna and Andy
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
4. Decide on the number
5. Order the invitations
of guests and make a list
6. Book the honeymoon an
7. Decide on the bridesm
8. Order the wedding cak
and videographer
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aids and ushers
e 9. Book the toastmaster if required
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.
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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
The ideal venue for your
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Lavender & Co Single Estate Lavender Field Wedding Lavender straight from the field
A 1-minute walk from the sea, Royal Grosvenor Hotel in Weston-super-Mare offers en suite rooms with free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. Many rooms have sea views and a balcony, and the hotel offers a buffet breakfast.
We provide fresh lavender when it is in bloom and dried deep purple lavender.
Please contact us to visit and choose from our 15 varieties of English lavender.
Bouquets, buttonholes, table decorations
Royal Grosvenor Hotel
Please call us to discuss Telephone: 07818 665729
Knightstone Rd, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 2AH
email: info@lavenderandco.co.uk www.lavenderandco.co.uk
Telephone: 01934 628147
Weddings are a very important part of our business, helping to create a truly memorable day for every bride. Your special day is full of happy emotions and should be marked with the very finest floral creations.
Our bespoke, inspiring creations will delight on every level, giving good advice and innovative ideas for all budgets. We have had the pleasure of creating beautiful designs for weddings all over the country.
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T: 01934 311 592
Cadbury Garden Centre, BS49 5AA Congresbury
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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.
Lavender & Co Single Estate Lavender Field
For your wedding To make yours a wonderful wedding day
For your special day. Keeping calm is so much easier with the aroma of lavender in the air around you.
We have gorgeous Wedding Confetti a Potpourri of rose petals and our beautiful lavender. Which is bio-degradable and wonderfully fragrant. The confetti comes in a basket lined with muslin, to be held by a bridesmaid or flowergirl, pageboy or groomsman. Ready for guests to dip in and throw at the appropriate time.
B ride gift set s Gift box for mothers Natural confetti cone
S mall confetti box s Table favours
Please call us to discuss Telephone: 07818 665729 email: info@lavenderandco.co.uk
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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 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Summertime AND THE LIVING IS EASY...
...so is getting married outside at the Webbington Hotel & Spa
Enjoy the Gazebo Wedding Experience Based on 50 guests for the day and 50 guests for the evening. Total inclusive price £2495.00 including VAT Subject to availability To include: l Ivory tablecloths, napkins, chair covers and sashes l New Garden Suite, Patio and lawn for post ceremony drink l Scrumptious three course meal with coffee and mints l Evening finger buffet for 50 guests l Ceremony in the Gazebo l Complimentary Bridal Suite l Master of Ceremonies l Room Hire for day and evening Additional Guests: l Children: (aged 2-12) £14.50 l Adults: £25 l Extra guests for evening from £10 per person If the sun is not shining, or if you prefer; choose one of our beautiful Wedding Suites for your ceremony
Call Liz on 01934 750100 to arrange an appointment or to check availability www.webbingtonhotelandspa.co.uk Email: liz.taylor@webbingtonhotel.eclipse.co.uk
Catering for your Special Occasion
Laycock Catering provides excellent buffet catering for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, funeral and corporate catering covering Weston-super-Mare, most of Somerset and the Wells area We have a wealth of experience working with wedding and corporate catering and we have gained a reputation for excellence for our work As well as bringing delicious food to your event, we will also present the food beautifully, lay tables, serve the food and tidy up at the end of the event
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The perfect wedding
The Commodore Hotel, a wedding here in our beautiful hotel by the sea, is a wedding where your dreams become reality. The Commodore, Weston’s highest rated hotel is set in a tranquil location easily accessible from Weston in an area of special interest, overlooking the beautiful Sand Bay. There are ample wedding photo opportunities all around the venue.
All of the hotels reception rooms including the beautiful and unique Alices restaurant are licensed for the solemnization of marriages and civil ceremonies, the refurbished Lewis suite and bar is absolutely perfect for that very special day, with direct access into the grounds of the hotel. The Commodore Hotel Beach Road, Sand Bay, Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS22 9UZ t 01934 415 778 f 01934 636 483 e info@commodore.eclipse.co.uk w www.commodore-hotel.co.uk
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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. So Gorgeous................................................................................................................................................................... Tel: 01934 526914
Vicar/Registrar............................................................................................................................................................................................... Beauty and tanning............................................................................................................................................ Indigo - Tel: 01934 627500
Hair and Beauty ................................................................................................................................ De Toute Beaute - Tel: 01934 527495
Holistic Healing ..................................................................................................................... Selenite Holistic Healing - Tel: 01934 629872
Wedding Favours / Publishers............................................................................................................. Lavender & Co - Tel: 07818 665729
Catering.................................................................................................... Laycock Catering - Tel: 01934 626483 or Mobile: 07711035652 Hotel........................................................................................................................................ Royal Grosvenor Hotel - Tel: 01934 628147
Hotel ......................................................................................................................... Best Western Webbington Hotel - Tel: 01934 750100 Hotel ....................................................................................................................................... The Commodore Hotel - Tel: 01934 415 778
Dental Care ..................................................................................................................... Nigel Newton’s Dental Care - Tel: 01934 521789 Dental Care ........................................................................................................................................................... IDH - Tel: 01934 626677
Florist...................................................................................................................................... Kimberley’s The Florist - Tel: 01934 311 592
Photographer .................................................................................................................... Shutter Bliss Photography - Tel: 0758 0690 866
Picture Framer................................................... West Country Galleries - Tel: 01934 823374 or 01934 707520 or Mobile: 07921 516980
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