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Ultimate Sri Lanka GREAT IDEAS FOR YOUR HONEYMOON
Speeches Revealed HAVE YOU CHECKED THE SPEECHES?
Editor's Choice RUSHTON HALL
Fabulous Wedding Dresses SEE INSIDE FOR NEXT SEASON'S DRESSES
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Features
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CHOOSING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
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SPEECHES
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
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DIY STATIONERY
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FABULOUS DRESSES
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FASHION & JEWELLERY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY WEDDING SERVICES VENUES LONDON BRIDE SOUTHERN BRIDE MIDLAND BRIDE WELSH BRIDE EAST OF ENGLAND BRIDE NORTHERN BRIDE SCOTTISH BRIDE DESTINATION WEDDINGS
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Kay & Kieron October 2017 Venue: Tyn Dwr Hall in
ULTIMATE SRI LANKA
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Choosing the Right Wedding Photographer
I am a Master Photographer of Weddings with 20
years and over 1300 Wedding’s worth of experience. I am full-time, fully insured, highly recommended and a true Wedding Professional. I can manage your big day from start to finish, including tying dress laces
and teaching it, cravats, button hole flowers, and even speech coaching. I started in May 1997 and have
recently passed the 20-year mark. And I don’t have
the same types of compromises or constraints in my
services and packages, as is seen so often with other
photographers. I have run Keylight Photography since 2001 and went full-time in 2009, owing to being too
busy to work on top of Weddings. These days, I shoot around 100-120 Weddings per year.
When choosing your Wedding Photographer, there
Do you shoot RAW?
account, these are things to ask them before you
worth their weight will NEVER shoot in JPEG mode
are several key things that are worth taking into
This is so important. Any professional photographer
book…
on the camera. Many do this because they either
Are they full-time? This matters because it is often found that part-time Wedding Photographers do it for “extra cash on the
Can I see photos on the day?
handle 30-50 gigabytes of stored data, per Wedding.
to the customer until they have edited everything
correct RAW image files, or (b) don’t want to have to
Do you have backup?
fully committed to one career, putting all their eggs
second camera, is an instant no-no. What happens
Similarly, a part-time Wedding Photographer is not
The Wedding Photographer, who does not have a
in that one basket, to secure the success of their own
if that one camera fails, gets dropped, rained on,
Photographer was not 100% committed? How many years’ experience?
This is very important. In Britain, we have four
seasons. Each season offers totally different lighting and weather constraints. For a low-quantity-per-
year photographer, that doesn’t give many chances
or stolen? What about if the photographer does
not have more than one physical kit of camera gear (including multiple cameras, lenses and flashes, in
to show at least 50-100 images from each Wedding, as the day flowed, at each location of the day, and
including the Evening Reception. Things to look out for are ‘Spray-n-Pray’ photographers who vastly
over-shoot the same scenes, in a bid to “pray that
is the more common – ‘Public Liability Insurance’.
This covers if the photographer breaks someone’s
property by accident or if someone trips over their
they afford to offer services so low price? Are they full or part time? Is this just a hobby? Remember,
you are paying for someone who will turn up to your Wedding in 12-24 months’ time.
of Professional Indemnity Wedding Photographer
Photographers. Many start at £1000 and go up
Likewise, there are a lot of ultra-expensive Wedding
Insurance”. The insurance covers re-staging the
to £2000-4000. That, to me, is extortion. Many
Wedding forsake of the photos, up to £100,000 per indemnity (or per Wedding). Fortunately, in 1235
Weddings since May 1997, I have never missed a
beat. Sure I’ve dropped and smashed a camera or two onto concrete floors, but the chips are fine and I have six cameras with me, so there are no problems.
never know what’s missing. Another thing to look out
everything. On the big day, they are the one person
Personality of the Wedding Photographer is
for are the ‘heavy Photoshoppers’. If a professional
who is there from start to finish. Makeup and hair
right track.
day. Are they going to still be in business? How can
How expensive are you?
photos. And you never know what was taken, so you
RAW format, and are proud to, then you are on the
is, you are booking them far in advance of your big
much it. What you should look for is a “Certificate
What are your people-skills like?
photos from hundreds of Weddings, in their unedited
for a sustainable business. Something to remember
camera bag and gets injured, etc. But that’s pretty
some are ok”. They are likely to throw away a lot of
Wedding Photographer can show you full-sets of
unedited work, in bulk, on the day.
£200-400 packages. But this is not enough to make
of Professional Photographer Insurance. The first one
Weddings under their belt and should easily be able
Photographer should not worry about showing
Photographers. There are many who are offering
many people with little to no experience simply
worth their weight should have hundreds of
during the Evening Reception. Any true Wedding
separately.
a simple “Yes I am insured”. There are two main types
This is paramount. Any true Wedding Photographer
my trusty old iPad 1 (the basic screen quality model)
Beware of super-cheap or low cost Wedding
crash of 2009, there were a lot of redundancies and
Weddings?
during the Wedding Breakfast, and presented on
Keylight, I have three master sets of gear, all stored
This seems obvious to ask, but there is more to it than
Can the Photographer show hundreds of full
a ‘rush-job’ gallery of RAW images, raced through
How cheap are you?
the experience needed. Also, since the banking
tell the difference?
through Photoshop. But what I like to do, is make
on Saturday and your Wedding is on Sunday? At
Are you insured?
Professional Wedding Photographers. How do you
A lot of photographers don’t want to show anything
separate kit bags)? What if someone steals their bag
at shooting Weddings in each season and gaining
bought DSLR cameras and considered themselves as
laugh.
(a) don’t want the extra responsibility of having to
weekend” or “it’s a hobby-turned-money-maker”.
business. Would you really be happy if our Wedding
nicest photos is to put people at ease and make them
customers are new to planning a Wedding. It’s
their first time. It is easy to be indoctrinated into
believing that you should have a set budget for A B C
components for your day; if your Wedding is £20,000, then £2000 of that should be for photographs.
I’ve always seen this as poppycock. A lot of money is made in huge profit margins for Albums and Storybooks. Shopping around gets you a great
middle-ground between too cheap (unsustainable business model) and too expensive (rip off).
people, they come and go, so do the cars, caterers,
For more information contact
to have a high level of personal skills, rapport and
Master Photographer
DJs and so on. The Wedding Photographer needs
charisma. I always find that the best way to get the
Jonathan Dow LMPA DipPP
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Quest
For the perfect wedding cake A LUXURY wedding venue asked an expert who
a tree is inspired by a 500-year-old plaster moulding
said: “Richard has a strong focus on heritage and
authentic ‘heritage fruits,’ as part of a quest to create
hand-painted portrait of Pengenna itself, in edible
an intricate and time-consuming project but we are
worked at The Eden Project to research and forage ‘the perfect wedding cake.’
within the manor house. The second tier includes a oil-paint. Lower tiers are decorated with miniature
After hosting 40 ceremonies, and accommodating
‘cake fruits’ – individually constructed to resemble
Manor near Wadebridge in Cornwall were determined
by Dr Ormerod. These little treats are also filled
year old, Grade II-listed house and 30-acre grounds.
ingredients. Lower tiers are covered in fondant and
Ormerod to scour orchards at the Tregothnan Estate
To complete the piece, the top three tiers are lush
and pick authentic fruits for a cake to represent the
the third tier is marked by hand painted butterflies
around 6,000 wedding guests, the team at Pengenna
the same heritage apple and plum species selected
to create a ‘show stopper’ piece - inspired by the 800-
with surprise centres made from the same unique
The proprietor, Richard Blewett, asked Dr Andrew
chocolate, and decorated with blossom.
near Truro – which is of the same age as Pengenna -
green to mimic the valley around the site at Trelill and
historic wedding venue.
and piped pearl beading.
Richard then appointed luxury cake specialist
The three tiers are baked with flavours of apple and
and sugar sculpture, pearl beading, sugar painting,
as informed by Dr Ormerod. The cake will include
Peboryon to deliver a five-tier cake, including cake intricate icing, colour blending and delicious flavouring.
blackberry, apple and calvados and spiced plum,
fruits sourced by Dr Ormerod from orchards on the Tregothnan Estate, including Old Black Kea Plums –
All aspects of the cake reflect scenes at Pengenna
an ancient and rare riverside-growing variety.
In the top section, a royal icing 3D sugar sculpture of
which is a preferred supplier to The Dorchester. She
Manor, with several technically challenging aspects.
Christine Jensen is Creative Director of Peboryon –
that vision is at the heart of this project. This was
proud to design a cake – inside and out - for such an historic venue.
“Like Richard, we want to create amazing days for people. That means the flavours can be as
distinctively personal as the design. The involvement of a botanist made this project truly unique in terms of flavour and we were thrilled to be involved.”
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Editor's Choice Rushton Hall is a magnificent Grade I listed Country
Rushton Hall
House Hotel in the heart of the East Midlands. Nestled within 25 acres of immaculate grounds and splendid 16th century surroundings, this beautiful venue has all the amenities required for a romantic break, spa weekend with the girls or splendid wedding.
With a heritage dating back as far as 1438 and with links to the Gunpowder Plot, the Hotel’s history is
reflected in every inch of it. The gravelled driveway
and imposing façade is only a suggestion of what’s to come. Once inside, the building’s walkways and
reception rooms are reminiscent of its heritage. Each
bedroom is individually designed, some with panelled walls, four poster beds and fine antiques which certainly leaves a lasting impression.
Rushton Hall has the only restaurant in the county with a 3-rosette accolade making Rushton Hall
the finest luxury hotel in Northamptonshire. The
experienced restaurant team delivers an unforgettable dining experience – be it for fine dining in the
Restaurant, Afternoon Tea in the stunning Great Hall and banquets for you Wedding Day.
The Orangery at Rushton Hall, is a magnificent
stone-built venue, unique to the East Midlands. Created to complement the remainder of the
building, the spectacular Orangery marries old with new effortlessly. With stunning stately rooms and amazing features, it lends itself
perfectly for an elegant Wedding Ceremony and Reception thereafter. The Orangery boasts an
unrivalled backdrop for weddings. This, matched with the stunning grounds, makes for amazing photographic opportunities.
Only one wedding reception is held at the hotel on any one day, so you can rest assured that it really will be ‘your’ special day. The hotel and its staff
reward each and every guest with a professional
service and award winning cuisine. The Orangery
is considered a vital addition to the hotel’s status
as one of the most romantic hotels in the UK and offers couples the most stunning venue for their Wedding Day.
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Nervous
about the speeches? To uncover the realities of wedding speeches and to provide
for speeches on the big day, with the majority (86%) of
Wonderful Wedding Venues quizzed married couples who
weddings heard speech-givers take the mic for over an hour
insight for couples planning their upcoming nuptials,
recently tied the knot in one of the group’s UK hotels.
The survey revealed how much time couples should allow
40%
combined speeches coming in under 45 minutes. 2% of and 12% of weddings had speeches lasting between 45 minutes and an hour.
1couples ingave 10rules to speech-givers before the big day
of couples said that they worried
about the content of the speeches
1couples inworried 10 about
prior to the big day, 14% worried that the father of the bride would say something either emotional or embarrassing, 14% worried that the
their own speech
72%
best man would be rude or offensive and 2% were nervous about the bridesmaid’s speech.
still deliver a traditional spoken word speech
14% 12% 2% use props
present their speech John Stuart, Chief Operating Officer at RBH said: “Our latest
Visit www.wonderfulweddingvenues.co.uk to explore the
their chosen speech-givers, and what they experienced
The findings are revealed as the search continues for the
research has helped us to understand how couples prepare from the speeches themselves.
“We hope that it’ll inspire couples planning their big day and give them a glimpse into what really happens when it comes to one of the most highly-anticipated parts of the day.”
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participating venues.
nation’s best speeches in the Wedding Speech Awards run by 26 QHotels, now managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels. To view the speeches and vote for your favourite, visit www.facebook.com/QHotels/
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At Mia Sposa Central London we believe that every wedding is a special and unique
occasion. Our team of passionate & specialist advisers (Bridal & Menswear) will listen to you & help you to create your own unique and magical day. Mia Sposa offer a
unique and enjoyable shopping experience from the initial one-to-one consultation appointment to making sure your outfit fits as it should be on your wedding day. www.miasposa-centrallondon.co.uk
Filiz Darby Filiz Darby is a London based designer specialising in couture made to order
bridal and ready to wear. There is a diverse range in bridal wear to suit many brides. Whether it will be a country wedding, vintage inspired wedding or
simply a town reception, they can create a sophisticated look for the bride. They use fine quality lavish silks, crepes, satins, georgettes, french lace and trimmings to make our dresses. All the dresses are made in their London
Studio, using couture techniques to create the designs for brides to celebrate their special day in the chicest of style.
The Isla dress, seen here, is inspired from traditional kimono look and made
in a modern way to suit todays brides. It has been created from silk satin and overlaid with French lace. The dress has a side tuck pleating and it is a cross over 'V' shape neckline. The sleeve style is over the shoulder with a little
drop. There is a zip fastening at the back. The dress drapes beautifully with a short train at the back. There is a stunning beaded waistline on the dress which highlights the figure shape in a glamorous way. www.filizdarby.co.uk
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Make your own wedding stationery
Making your own wedding stationery is a really exciting thing to do. It
Personally, I love them with a bit of extra bling. Adding some ribbon or
day and will save you a lot of money. But if you’re planning a big guest
Imagine DIY have a fabulous range of blank laser cut invitations for you
gives you the opportunity to put your own personal stamp on your big
list, we advise you to keep it as simple as possible. It’s all about creating an impact with the least amount of work and effort!
With this in mind, I highly recommend using blank laser cut invitations. They come in a variety of fabulous styles and colours and are really
easy to customise. The designs are usually so beautiful on their own, you can just add your own printed insert and you’re ready to go.
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Wedding News
Dedicated on-site wedding specialist, Tracey Heyes, shares her top 5 insider
Stoke Place
tips on how to get the most out of your venue budget to make sure you get the wedding of your dreams.
1
Consider having a 2 course Wedding Breakfast and serving your wedding
cake as dessert – That way you’re not only saving money per person for
catering costs but you can ensure all guests have some cake and it’s not going to waste.
2
Get creative with favours - With most venues offering internal catering it’s a
great idea to utilize this and choose edible favours like cookies and sweets.
3
Open bars are becoming increasingly popular but a great option for this
is opting to provide specific items such as beers, wines and soft drinks. Your
guests will still have access to complimentary beverages without breaking the bank.
4
Have the ceremony & reception at the same venue, not only will the venue
fees cost less but this will also save you and your guests transport fees.
The festive season is not only about
couples begin their search for the perfect
gifts, it’s also the time of year when the
With this in mind, Stoke Place is hosting its
Christmas, mulled wine, carols and
most number of wedding proposals
and engagements take place. Over 30% of people propose to their beloved on
Christmas Eve, with New Year’s Eve coming in second place* which means that for hotels and wedding venues, January
becomes the time of year when most
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Consider using venue items – Save money by using the venues stationary,
cake stand, cake knife and easel.
wedding venue.
prime-time annual Winter wedding open day on Sunday 21st January 2018 from
12pm to 3pm for couples and their friends and families looking for a fairytale country house wedding venue in the heart of Buckinghamshire.
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Le Maitre Events
Le Maitre Events can help add that extra special something to your day’s celebrations. Frame those magic moments
with an extra wow factor. We provide pyrotechnics, table ice fountains, smoke, haze, flames, confetti, glitter or streamers. Ideal for arrival, cake cutting, toasts, first dance, dance floor, entrances and driveways.
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Imperial Bird Of Prey Academy We are the leading Bird of Prey Centre in Essex based at
Barleylands Farm & Craft Village Billericay. We are open to the public 362 days of the year, where you can enjoy
our daily flying displays in our purpose built flying arena. We also provide a beautiful wedding service with our stunning barn owls delivering your wedding rings, to make your big day even more special.
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Dates For Your Diary
Wedding Shows & Fairs are the perfect place to start planning your big day. From your wedding stationery to
your venue and of course your dress you will find lots to inspire you. We have listed below this seasons must see
wedding fairs and shows. For more details on individual shows please visit the organiser's website, where they will have times and entry fees to all the shows.
Diva Wedding Fayres 7th Jan - Stoke on Trent Luxury Wedding Show 14th Jan - Stanbrook Abbey Wedding Fair 19th-21st Jan - Milton Keynes Wedding Show, The Centre MK, 6th-7th Jan - Knebworth House, Herts 3rd-4th Feb - Tatton Park, Knutsworth, Cheshire 17th-18th Feb - Norfolk Showground www.bridetheweddingshow.co.uk
21st Jan - The Hereford Racecourse Wedding Faryre
Milton Keynes
28th Jan - The West Midlands Luxury Weddign Show, Chateau
11th Feb - Aylesbury Wedding Show, Aylesbury Gateway,
Impney
Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury
4th Feb - Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club Wedding Show
www.centralexhibitions.co.uk info@centralexhibitions.co.uk | T: 01908 305123
18th Feb - The Birmingham City Wedding Show, Hyatt regency 18th Feb - Turn Hill Hall Wedding Fayre, Market Drayton www.divaweddingfayres.com
I Do Weddings 4th Feb - The Centenary Pavilion, Leeds United Football Ground, 7th Jan - The Coppid Beach Hotel & Spa, Bracknell, Berks 14th Jan - The Bull Hotel, Bucks 21st Jan - The Macdonald Berystede, Ascot, Berks 28th Jan - Donnington Grove Country Club, Newbury 28th Jan - The Pinewood Hotel, Wexham Park Lane, Slough 25th Feb - The Mercure Buford Bridge Hotel, Dorking, Surrey www.captivatingevents.co.uk gill@captivatingevents.co.uk | M: 07825 156716
7th Jan - The Towers Hotel & Spa, Jersey Marine, Swansea
Elland Road, Leeds www.ido-weddingexhibitions.co.uk info@ido-magazine.co.uk | T: 01226 704 682
Lake District Wedding Fairs 14th Jan - The Waterhead Hotel, Coniston www.lakedistrictweddingfayres.co.uk
16th-18th Feb - Olypmia, London
7th Jan - Maes Manor Country Hotel, Blackwood
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14th Jan - Holiday Inn Newport, The Coldra 21st Jan - Lanelay Hall, Talbot Green Pontyclun 21st Jan - St Mellons Hotel & Spa, Castleton, Cardiff 28th Jan - Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way 28th Jan - Village Hotel, Coryton, Cardiff 4th Feb - Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff 11th Feb - Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Nelson, Treharris 14th Jan - Crowne Plaza Reading, Berks
18th Feb - Holiday Inn, Cardiff North J32
21st Jan - Bisham Abbey, Bucks
18th Feb - GreenMeadow Golf & Country Club, Croesyceiliog,
28th Jan - Trunkwell House Hotel, Berkshire
Cwmbran
4th Feb - The Olde Bell, Berks
25th Feb - St. Mellons Golf Club, St Mellons, Cardif
11th Feb - Lillibrooke Manor, Maidenhead, Berks
25th Feb - Shappelles, Ystrad Mynach
18th Feb - Cantley House Hotel , Berks
www.cjweddingfayres.co.uk
25th Feb - Taplow House Hotel, Bucks
info@cjweddingfayres.co.uk | M: 07958 050171
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7th Jan - Ansty Hall, Coventry 20th-21st Jan - UK National Wedding Show, Ricoh Arena, Coventry 28th Jan - Brownsover Hall Hotel, Rugby 11th Feb - Botanical Gardens, Birmingham 18th Feb - Nailcote Hall Hotel, West Mids 25th Feb - Coombe Abbey Hotel, Coventry www.perfectbrides.co.uk info@perfectbrides.co.uk | M: 07912 435570
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7th Jan - Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth 14th Jan - Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham 21st Jan - Langstone Hotel, Hayling Island 28th Jan - New Place Hotel, Shirrell Heath 4th Feb - Chilworth Manor Hotel, Southampton 11th Feb - Portsmouth Guildhall
7th Jan - Smeethan Hall Barn, Nr Sudbury 14th Jan - Layer Marney Tower, Nr Colchester 28th Jan - Stoke By Nayland Hotel 11th Feb - Trinity Park, Ipswich 4th March - Copdock Hall Nr Ipswich 8th April - Chippenham Park Nr Newmarket
18th Feb - Old Thorns Manor, Liphook 25th Feb - Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke
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4th March – Portsmouth Marriott Hotel 18th March – Lythe Hill Hotel, Surrey www.pmnweddingfayres.co.uk info@pmnweddingfayres.co.uk M: 07759 031252 | M: 07816 911310
27th-28th Jan - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne www.theweddingfairs.com
Stoke Place Wedding Showcase
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21st Jan - Stoke Place, Stoke Green, Slough www.thecairncollection.co.uk
Sussex Past Wedding Show
4th March - Bolton Whites Hotel www.worldbridalevent.co.uk
25th Feb - Sussex Past, Lewes, Sussex ?
21st Jan - Imperial Hotel, Llandudno Wedding Fayre
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18th Feb - Kinmel Hotel & KinSpa Wedding Fayre, Abergele
The Wedding Experience Shows in Kent
25th Feb - Bodnant Welsh Food Centre Wedding Fayre, Tal y Cafn
7th Jan - Hilton Hotel, Maidstone
8th March - Kinmel Hotel & KinSpa Wedding Open Evening
28th Jan - The Kent Event Centre, Detling
15th March - Bodnant Welsh Food Centre Showcase, Tal y Cafn
18th Feb - The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
8th April - Caer Rhun Hall Wedding Fayre
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The Newmarket Wedding Show 21st Jan - Millennium Grandstand, Newmarket Racecourse
15th April - Venue Cymru, Llandudno 27th April - Caer Rhun Hall Wedding Showcase www.wecelebrate.co.uk info@wecelebrate.co.uk | M: 07725 257460
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YOUR WEDDING With Milsom Hotels
Le Talbooth restaurant in Dedham is one of the leading wedding venues in East
Anglia, offering a fabulous location on the banks of the river Stour in Dedham. The event team have a wealth of experience when it comes to helping you plan your perfect wedding, allowing the bridal party to relax and enjoy their day.
The marquee on the upper terrace is perfect for all wedding parties from 50 through to 150. A truly unique setting which is loved by couples and their photographers for the all important wedding album.
To complete the Dedham picture, Maison Talbooth a country house hotel is just a minute away by courtesy car from the restaurant holds a civil wedding license for
up to 50 guests. The hotel has 12 superb bedrooms, a day spa, outdoor pool and
pool house as well as specialising in house parties allowing couples to take over the whole hotel for a day or two.
These three venues are very different in style and character but they all offer the very best in food, service and hospitality making a wedding day to be treasured and remembered.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit www.milsomweddings.com Maison Talbooth
Maison Talbooth, Stratford Rd, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HN Le Talbooth, Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO76HP
Over the border in Suffolk; The Hangar at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a truly
Kesgrave Hall Hotel
walls, accented with fabulous mood lighting and star cloth ceiling, The Hangar has
Stratford Road Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HW
spectacular and stylish setting for your wedding day. With elegant silk decor draped
Hall Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PU
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One Whitehall Palace
The Sculpture Gallery
An elegant Grade 1 Listed wedding venue, beautifully positioned on the
The Sculpture Gallery located in the grounds of Woburn Abbey, what was once an Orangery,
this magnificent building now offers couples the most stunning venue for their Wedding, with
Victoria Embankment and boasting stunning views over the River Thames and London Eye.
the capacity for 250 guests. Set within a 3,000 acre deer park and overlooking Camelia Lake,
We have delicately devised a selection of wedding packages, we’re very
stone terrace that stretches alongside the Gallery. Discover today why The Sculpture Gallery is
to meet with you to show you our Venue personally and discuss in greater
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Tel 0207 451 9386 www.onewhitehallplace.com | Whitehall Court, London
The Sculpture Gallery has its own private garden which includes a rose garden and a wonderful
happy to personalise these to your preferred taste. It will be our pleasure
a favourite with so many bridal parties and celebrities.
details your plans and ideas for your Special Day.
Breathtakingly different……. Exclusively yours Michelham Priory House and Gardens
Bradbourne House is a breathtakingly beautiful venue, available for Weddings and Private Events. A venue with charm and elegance, exquisite cuisine, true quality of service and attention to detail. Our stunning wedding venue in Kent is set in 20
This picturesque island is available throughout the year and includes an historic
perfect backdrop for photographs. The Grade I listed house was originally built in
Barn and Moat Terrace. You will have access to the Historic House and Gardens for
acres of beautiful parkland complete with a lake, waterfalls and ancient trees, a
Tudor times, a historic venue for a day of elegance and splendor. To discover more please call 01732 897436 or visit our website www.bradbournehousekent.co.uk
Medieval Moat, Gatehouse and Priory. Enjoy exclusive use of the Elizabethan Great stunning photographs to remember your day.
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Dunchurch Park Hotel
The most important day of your life deserves the perfect setting. Celebrate your marriage at Dunchurch Park and an idyllic and romantic setting awaits you. Dunchurch Park is a Grade II listed manor house located within 72 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, creating a stunning backdrop for your photographs.
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Branston Hall Hotel
From the moment you enter the long sweeping driveway leading up to
the hotel, you will realise that Branston Hall, nestled within the picturesque parklands, is the perfect venue for your special day. As well as this
stunning photographic setting, we offer a “one stop shop� to cater for all wedding eventualities; Civil ceremonies, 52 en suite bedrooms, a choice of honeymoon suites, ample free parking for your family and friends,
leisure facilities and top class food and service. We also cater for the most intimate of weddings up to a Marquee event for 250 guests. www.branstonhall.com | Lincoln
Context Photography
Context specialises in contemporary, candid, reportage-style wedding photography. This is a photographic style typified by Sunday supplements and glossy magazines, making your pictures look natural, fresh and contemporary; often with artistic use of perspective and a touch of humour here and there and always completely unique to you. www.contextphotography.com | South Wales
Photography by Joe Bickerton
My approach to wedding photography is about capturing your memories, the emotion, the
love, the joy - every detail about your wedding day develops into a story told through your final
gallery. Working at leading wedding venues across the North West - I have developed a trusted and popular following.
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Northern Love Letters
For over two years now we have been building these giant illuminated letters for hire at your wedding or event. With the entire alphabet in stock and having supplied to over
200 weddings and events throughout Cumbria, we have hand-built over 60 letters. With surnames and themed weddings now becoming popular along with the classic LOVE
letters, it really is easier and more affordable than ever to light your name up big, bright and bold.
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The Perfect Venue For Your Perfect Day With a variety of decadent function suites, magnificent grounds and spa facilities and an expert wedding team, we will ensure that every detail of the best day of your life runs smoothly and your dream wedding becomes a reality. www.athollpalace.com | Perthshire, Scotland
Whitewater Hotel With stunning views of the River Leven and the picturesque backdrop the hotel enjoys, you will see immediately that the Whitewater Hotel has something special to offer. As well as this stunning photographic setting, we offer a “one stop shop� to cater for all
wedding eventualities; Civil ceremonies, 38 en suite bedrooms, ample free parking for
your family and friends, top of the range leisure facilities and award winning food and
service. We can cater for the most intimate of weddings up to an event for 100+ guests. www.whitewater-hotel.co.uk | Cumbria
Scottish Wedding Ceremony Scotland is a fantastic place to get married. You have complete flexibility and choice about where and when and how to be legally married - what type
of wedding ceremony to have and which amazing location to select. Jane
Patmore and Angie Alexandra are celebrants holding legal ceremonies which
are completely personalised and which can be non-religious or religious. They will guide you through the process and work with you to create a wonderful ceremony.
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Honeymoons
& Destination Weddings Fabulous weddings abroad and Honeymoon ideas...
Grecian Sands With stunning views of the Mediterranean and in a world of its own, the Grecian Sands Hotel will ensure that your special day will be
full of romantic memories. Our vast experience will guarantee these memories will last a lifetime.Enter the world of the Grecian Sands
and become engulfed in an atmosphere of hospitality and comfort.
Strategically located on elevated grounds, we combine an exquisite view of one of Ayia Napa’s most glorious beaches, with impeccable
service.Allow us to cater to all your needs while you enjoy the warm, Mediterranean sun.
Every year many couples trust us with their special day. We take great
care to ensure that every wedding will not just meet, but surpass your wildest expectations.
Grecian Sands
Grecian Park Grecian Sands
With breathtaking views of the Mediterranean
you that you should choose the Grecian Park
settings, the Grecian Park Hotel, will ensure that
your special day unforgettable. You will be looked
and with one of the island's most privileged your special day will be full of romantic and
beautiful memories, wedding wishes and dreams to last a lifetime.
Hotel. We have the expertise and style to make
after by our weddings coordinator who provides attention to detail from your initial enquiry
right through to the big event.We welcome the
If you are a couple that dream of hosting your
opportunity of getting to know you so we can
rest, one that your guests will remember and
you are free to relax and enjoy the celebrations.
wedding in a venue that stands out from the
take worry and strain out of the planning so that
one which provides memories for you to cherish forever, may we take this opportunity to assure
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Ultimate Sri Lanka Wildlife Lovers
Dreamy Beaches If you long for deserted stretches of
are searching for the ocean, the crystal
water-sports in turquoise waters, Sri
fringed beaches are ideal for swimming.
golden paradise or adrenaline fuelled Lanka can make your dreams come true.
With its prime island location, there is an
abundance of magnificent coastlines just waiting to be explored.
For beach lovers , take a quick trip to
the small beach town of Negombo to
enjoy castaway style coasts and if you
With wondrous national parks, exotic
a swarm of rare amphibians alongside
Lanka is home to a wealth of wildlife.
and the Purple-faced Langur. Be sure
rainforests and shimmering oceans, Sri There are 5,800 Asian elephants roaming freely in national parks like Minneriya,
Kaudulla, Wilpattu, Yala and Udawalawa. In addition to these iconic gentle giants, Sri Lanka has the largest concentration of leopards in the world, visit Wilpattu
National Park to catch a glimpse of the elusive big cat.
Delve deeper in to the heart of the island by visiting its lowland rainforests to see
clear calm waters of Trincomalee’s palm But for the most immersive beach
experience of all, spend your nights living the life of Riley in a delightful wooden cabana on the paradise
coastline of Tangalle, where you can
enjoy spectacular views of the sparkling Indian ocean.
primates like the rare red slender Loris to avert your eyes to the skies to see an
array of exotic birdlife, including species unique to the island, the Sri Lanka
Junglefowl and Crimson-fronted Barbet. And if that’s not enough, the gleaming
oceans surrounding Mirissa and Kalpitiya are frequently visited by some of your
favourite marine mammals; blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins!
Culture Sri Lankan cities are just as picturesque
With a captivating and at times turbulent
travellers. To start, head to metropolis
and diverse culture. The country’s cuisine
as its landscapes and a must visit for Colombo, a city with a history of
changing heritage. The capital will charm you with its distinct architectural design from colonial buildings to shopping malls.
For a place of beauty, then Kandy is arguably the ‘Creme De La Creme’.
Situated on an elevated tableland and
surrounded by jungle-clad mountains,
be sure to explore its extensive botanical gardens, vibrant markets and the sacred Buddhist site ‘Temple of Tooth’.
history, Sri Lanka is a country of unique and music has been monumentally
influenced by Southern India, and Sri Lanka’s colonial history is evidenced in such recreational activities as tea drinking and cricket.
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oldest living Buddhist traditions in the
world, with about 70% of the islanders practicing Theravada Buddhism and
over 15,000 monks devoting their lives
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Alphonse Island Seychelles
No compromise necessary! Honeymooners really can have it all...
Honeymooners are often faced with having to choose
Comprised of just 22 Beach Bungalows and five Beach Suites,
filled honeymoon. Compromising is not necessary and
Alphonse Island has replaced internet connectivity with the
between a tropical paradise destination or an adventure honeymooners really can have it all at Alphonse Island,
Seychelles, (www.alphonse-island.com)! It is the perfect
paradise for those who seek adventure and wish to escape to one of the most remote and unspoiled Eden’s of the world.
Alphonse Island is exceptionally romantic and privacy prevails. interconnectivity. With no mobile phone signal and limited
internet access, honeymooners are free to enjoy the company of each other without any technological interruptions.
Located 400km from the mainland of Mahe, Alphonse Island
“Many honeymooners desire a remote, paradise location, but
islands in the Seychelles.
else in the world. They want to return from their first holiday
is accessible by plane and is one of the most remote outer
Alphonse Island encompasses the authentic Seychelles
experience and effortlessly combines this with a plethora of extraordinary and unique adventures and activities, many of which are exclusive to the island itself and cannot be
encountered anywhere else in the Seychelles. Always one to innovate and never imitate, experiences are the true
luxury of Alphonse Island and here, honeymooners do not
have to choose, as exclusive, unique encounters combined
with romantic meals for two and dreamy sunset cruises are available.
Adventures await and newly-weds can explore one of the
want to have adventures that they cannot encounter anywhere as newly-weds with exciting stories and tales of adventures that they have encountered. At Alphonse Island, we offer
exactly that. We do not believe that one of the most important holidays of a lifetime as a newly married couple should
be faced with having to compromise. We have a talented
team and nothing is impossible.” Enthuses Keith Rose-Innes, Managing Director of Alphonse Island.
Alphonse Island offers the perfect balance of exotic island simplicity and exciting adventures that exceed every
expectation, enabling newlyweds to create amazing memories that will last forever.
nearby 30 dive sites, discover the exquisite and magical array of aquatic life by snorkeling around the nearby uninhabited
islands of St Francois and Bijoutier, try their hand at fly fishing
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with one of the on-site expert fly-fishing guides, feed the giant
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