Norfolk Brides Magazine Autumn 2013 Issue No 2.

AUTUMN 2013

Wedding Show Special!

Photo Credit: Rebel Heart Photography

local wedding shows in Norfolk!

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Can your wedding date have an impact on your married life together?

Vintage Bridal Looks from 40’s, 50s and 60’s!

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Featured Venue: Drayton Old Lodge Bridal Fashion: Short Wedding Dresses Make Up: One Brde - Four Looks Heath and Fitness: How To Lose The Stubborn Pounds Expert Advice: British Blooms Get The Look: The 40’s, 50’s and 60’s Wedding Test: What does your date mean?

Wedding Show Special: Wedding Fair Diary Design Your Own: Wedding Rings Inspiration: Wedding Cakes DIY Weddings: Cork Garland

Firstly, congratulations to all couples who got married this summer! We have seen a number of fantastic weddings and cannot wait to share some of those with you in the future issues!

There was a lot happening here at Norfolk Brides Magazine HQ this summer and we have lots of really interesting articles to share with you – from bridal fashion and amazing wedding cake features to advice and tips for your health, diet & fitness, skincare and 3 great DIY guides.

While the vintage wedding trend is still going strong, we have teamed up with some fabulous wedding businesses to bring you the ‘Brides Through The Decades’ featuring typical bridal looks for 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.

‘Wedding Show Special’ will be particularly helpful to newly engaged couples and those looking for some final touches for their big day – we have some new shows in store as well so make sure to flick through the pages to find the latest news and information about those.

In the second issue of Norfolk Brides Magazine, we are also pleased to introduce a ‘News’ features and our first competition from Norwich Fitness Bootcamp!

Maybe we should have a printed issue in the future?

Opinions and ideas on the post card lease... maybe one day, who knows....

Enjoy!

DIY Weddings: Crepe Paper Rose DIY Weddings: Pom Pom Garland Escape To: Thialand

TheTeam

Editor – Dalia Courridge Tel: 01603 615757 E: info@norfolkbrides.co.uk Web: norfolkbrides.co.uk

Lo v e D a li a x Design – Annie Redmore Tel: 07891 142440 E: annie@jolly-good.co.uk Web: jolly-good.co.uk

On the Cover Brides through the Decades shoot Model: Rosanna Dunn Styling: Vintage Deli Photography: Rebel Heart Photography

Contributors

John Maddocks

Sam Dawson

Kelly Surtees

Mark Brosche

Julie Clark

Victoria Arndt

Jon Taylor

Dalia Courridge

Annie Redmore

Louise Thomas Minnis

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Advertorial

Buns of Fun

Buns of Fun! Buns of Fun was founded in 2009 created by well received beach picnic bakes whilst on maternity leave since then it has gone from strength to strength. Ingredients used are of a Norfolk provenance where possible. Emma’s designs are exquisite and her work has been featured in numerous local publications with the Eastern Daily Press, UniquelyMagazine and The Guardian (coastal edition). Emma created the Gingerbread House at Holkham Hall for the Christmas Fayre 2012 and is already planning 2013s gingerbread magic!

She also sells range of baking consumables - Angel Flames, edible glitters, cute cupcake cases and seasonal Bakin’ Crazy Gift Bags at Christmas, as well as rental/hire on Perspex tower cake stands.

Emma has created Love Pots from Buns of Fun HQ as an answer to a friend’s Wedding who asked for something unique, bespoke and unforgettable for her Big Day. Love Pots (cupcakes in jars using Jubberwackys award winners) are now taking the Wedding world by storm as they are perfect for the bride who craves innovative wedding cake

Photographs by Rob Dodsworth Photography

and or favours, which can be personalised with a token quote to commemorate the Special Day. Love Pots are perfect for prolonging the memory long after the cake is eaten as Emma has created a range of extras including decorated scented tea lights and mini seed bombs snuggled in mini organza bags for guests to take away. Allow your guests and you indulge in delicious Strawberry Plunge (vanilla Victoria sponge with strawberry jam and vanilla pod buttercream) and Lemon Soul Mate (lemon curd and lemon sponge with zesty buttercream) Love Pots.

Emma is keen to promote a responsible recycling incentive and be as ecology friendly as possible by suggesting uses for re-Loving her Pots with the tea lights and seeds as a way for guests to remain part of the celebrations a little longer.

Emma has also created these little darlings for Christenings and corporate events, all round these are perfect for guests to be reminded of your event.

A full range can be found on Facebook Love Pots and orders can be placed direct through email or phone.

Emma Thorburn ~ Baker & Creator M: 07932 874576 W: bunsoffun@vpweb.co.uk F: bunsoffunlovepots T: bunsoffunEmma

Featured Venue

Drayton Old Lodge

Tell us about the venue Although situated only minutes away from Norwich City Centre, Drayton Old Lodge has the feel of a country estate. A fine example of Edwardian Manor House , Sitting in 10 acres of rolling lawns and woodland, the ideal place for your special event. Whether you have your heart set on a huge wedding with a guest list if hundreds, or smaller, more intimate affair with a few dozen friends and family, Drayton Old Lodge has a space to suit.

Are you registered wedding venue?

Yes

What is guest capacity at the venue?

Maximum amount of guests we can have is 325, but our Fastolf Room is perfect for a more intimate wedding. From the minute you arrive at the venue – it is yours exclusively. No fear of bumping in to another Bride or losing your guests amongst another wedding party at the bar! One wedding per day!

Do you offer bespoke wedding planning services or are there set packages for weddings?

Drayton Old Lodge has an extensive experience of the weddings and event planning team at your disposal and the flexibility of the packages that they offer.

There are some packages set in place for guideline purposes, however our team will do our best to accommodate your needs and wants to make your day perfect!

How far in advance should couples book their wedding venue?

The sooner the better! Especially if you have your heart set for specific venue.

We have brides and grooms booking their wedding up to two – even three years in advance! It seems that it is an increasing trend for couples to take their time when planning their big day.

What is your favourite part when helping to plan and arrange your couples wedding?

The initial organisation in early stages – it is so exciting to see couples making choices and asking for all things that they really want!

Would you have any advice or tips for the couples in Norfolk?

Don’t be afraid to ask for help – we see many couples trying to do it all themselves, but don’t be afraid to delegate some of the work to the bridal party – give them clear instructions of what you need them to do – and let them get on with it!

We are having our 3rd wedding fair at Drayton Old Lodge on 13th October from 10am – 3pm. All brides and grooms are cordially invited to join us and meet 70 local wedding suppliers offering their services and goods!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Drayton Old Lodge – Luxurious and Exclusive Norwich Wedding Venue 146 Drayton High Road,Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk NR9 4AX Web: draytonoldlodge.co.uk Images courtesy of Ross Harvey Mail: events@draytonoldlodge.co.uk Photography http://www.rossharvey.com Telephone: 01603 861600

Bridal Fashion

Short Wedding Dresses!

What could be sexier than a bride in a wedding dress showing off her legs? With the tradition of hiding them for so many years, designers are making a bold step

Local Stockist Daisy by Agnes Bridal Price £ 799 Available at: Pure Brides in Norwich

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Editors Pick First Love -Yecelis by Pronovias 2014 Price: £1500 - £2999 Available at: pronovias.co.uk

Amaze by Tobi Hannah Price: £600 - £800 Available at: tobihannah.co.uk

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look with very unusual and quirky accessories, while still radiating pure and innocence.

We have done some research and were impressed with our findings – bridal designers

First Love -Yecelis by Pronovias 2014 Price: £1500 - £2999 Available at: pronovias.co.uk

are getting ready for Spring/ Summer 14 season and short dresses are at the forefront at the fashion shows!

Yves by Delphine Manivet from 2012 Price: upon request Available at: Delphine Manivet boutique

Advertorial

Dazed Photography We understand that when a couple decides on a photographer for their wedding, they are placing an immense amount of trust in that person to produce an account of their big day which they will want to treasure for the rest of their lives.

With Dazed Photography, the bride and groom have the opportunity to have their wedding captured by two professional photographers - fun and friendly couple Victoria and Rob - who understand the importance of taking beautiful images which not only document the day’s events but also reflect the smiles, joy and laughter which make weddings so wonderful.

We love those priceless candid moments; the proud look of a father seeing his daughter in her dress for the first time, the mischievous glance of an excited flower girl, the shaking of the groom’s head as the best man delivers that classic punch line.

Taking a photo-journalistic stance - and in an unobtrusive manner - we aim to capture these spontaneous little details, plus the must-have group shots and individual portraits of family and friends, to provide the most true, creative and emotive pictorial record of your day.

Celebrating the things which make each wedding unique is something we embrace. We invest time in discovering your personalities and individual styles; whether it’s through a relaxed chat, a pre-wedding visit to your venue or an engagement shoot. We want our images to reflect the ‘feel’ of your wedding and showcase all those efforts you have made to make your day special to you. Perhaps you have lovingly decorated your wedding shoes, made pretty bunting or rehearsed a surprise first dance. We also relish the challenge of photographing diverse venues. Beaches, hotels, fields, barns, churches and cathedrals - we have gained valuable experiences from them all!.

Our investment in your wedding does not stop once the guests have gone home.

We feel passionately that your favourite images should be lovingly presented and preserved forever in a bespoke album.

We provide at least 300 high resolution images on a beautifully-cased disc, however a disc will never be an heirloom.

Technology changes, but a book will tell your story again and again.

Couples can choose from a range of British custom-designed, sustainably sourced natural covers, including leather, silk or cotton, to create a luxurious fine art book to your specification. Whether you share our affinity for vintage or wish to go eco-friendly, we can offer you an album you will want to cherish. We understand, however, you will want to see your images right away so we get editing swiftly and will post an online gallery within a couple weeks to sate your appetite until your album is crafted!

Dazed Photography

We also specialise in enhancing our photographs with one of six romantic ‘vintage’ effects. If you are not sure if you would like all your images to be treated this way, we offer a ‘mix and match’ option where you can choose 10 images to be processed with the distinctive effects.

Our flexibility extends to our pricing. We offer a large range of competitive options to suit most budgets. For a bespoke quote and for further details and image galleries, please visit www.dazedphotography.com

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One bride four looks!

One of the dilemma’s that many brides faces before the wedding is their hair and makeup. Our team worked four different looks on one model to show how highlighting different areas of your face, can change your look and enhance the features that you like the most.

Natural Look

Bold Lips

Meet The Team!

Model – Laura Holland For further modelling enquiries Laura can be contacted by email Laura.alice.holland@gmail.com

Photography – Julia @ All about Image www.all-about-image.co.uk all-about-image photography offers two photographers, studio facilities for portraits and commercial, plus fully mobile travel lighting packs to get out and about on location. Renowned for her fantastic wedding photography Julia works very hard to capture the essence of each wedding day.

Hair & Makeup – Sarah Swain Hair And Makeup Artist www.sarahswain.co.uk

Highly skilled and with double distinction Media Make-up and Hair Design, along with a keen attention to detail, Sarah ensures that the appropriate fusion, blend or balance is achieved to suit each Brides requirement.

Styling - Dalia @ Norfolk Brides www.norfolkbrides.co.uk Addicted to stylish, modern yet alternative weddings, Dalia loves organising inspirational photo-shoots with local wedding supplier’s.She is keen to help as many brides as she can to make their wedding day one to remember.

Jewellery – Aurum Jewellers & Designers www.aurumdesign.co.uk

Dark Eyes

Aurum is an independent family run jewellers set in a medieval merchant’s house on Bedford Street in the heart of the Norwich lanes. It is one of the country’s leading contemporary jewellers, drawing on the family’s 30 years experience and keen eye for design

Accessories - Love Couture www.lovecouture.co.uk

Vintage Look

Kathryn of Love Couture have been designing and creating dresses for Brides since 1999. Situated in the historic Lanes area of Norwich, the studios and showrooms are full of beautiful sample gowns to get inspiration including bridesmaid and mother of the bride gowns.

One bride - four looks!

Natural Look Model – Laura Holland Photography – Julia @ All about Image www.all-about-image.co.uk Hair & Makeup – Sarah Swain Hair And Makeup Artist www.sarahswain.co.uk Styling – Dalia @ Norfolk Brides www.norfolkbrides.co.uk Headpiece – Stylists Own Earrings – Aurum Jewellery www.aurumdesign.co.uk Natural look is perfect for a more laid back approach to the big day, suitable for outdoors, beach weddings or brides who don’t tend to wear a lot of makeup and would like to enhance their natural features. Main feature of this look is flawless skin, perfectly groomed brows and nude tones to compliment your skin.

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Bold Lips Model – Laura Holland Photography – Julia @ All about Image www.all-about-image.co.uk Hair & Makeup – Sarah Swain Hair and Makeup Artist www.sarahswain.co.uk Styling – Dalia @ Norfolk Brides www.norfolkbrides.co.uk Veil – Stylists Own Earrings and Necklace – Aurum Jewellery www.aurumdesign.co.uk Red, Pink, or Orange you name it. Bold lips are certainly perfect for the bride that likes to make a statement. It is great, because you can reflect your personality in the choice of your colour and it can be as bright and bold as you would like it to be. When highlighting the lips, it is often advisable not to go overboard with the eye makeup – it can look heavy for such occasion. Bold lips will highlight your smile and will be a focus point in the photos, so make sure you are comfortable with the choice of the colour you go for!

One bride - four looks!

Dark Eyes Model – Laura Holland Photography – Julia @ All about Image www.all-about-image.co.uk Hair & Makeup – Sarah Swain Hair And Makeup Artist www.sarahswain.co.uk Styling – Dalia @ Norfolk Brides www.norfolkbrides.co.uk Headpiece – Love Couture www.lovecouture.co.uk Earrings – Aurum Jewellery www.aurumdesign.co.uk Smoky eyes are suited to most brides and the intensity and darkness of the eye shadow should always be tailored to their eye and hair colour and skin tone. Laura has brown eyes and dark hair so for her look Sarah used browns and gold’s to achieve the smoky and sexy look. If highlighting the eyes, it is best to keep the rest of the face fairly neutral for the maximum affect.

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One bride - four looks!

Vintage Look Model – Laura Holland Photography – Julia @ All about Image www.all-about-image.co.uk Hair & Makeup – Sarah Swain Hair And Makeup Artist www.sarahswain.co.uk Styling – Dalia @ Norfolk Brides www.norfolkbrides.co.uk Headpiece – Love Couture www.lovecouture.co.uk Earrings – Stylists Own Although Vintage look can combine bold eyes and lips it has a completely different feel, particularly when completed with hairdo and accessories to suit. Eyes are highlighted by a thick line of black eyeliner and emphasis made on eyelashes rather than eye shadow, followed by the perfect bright red lips [ you can use different colours should red not be your colour]. Depending how vintage you would like your look to be – you can speak to your hairdresser about different hairstyles and accessories that would suit you!

Being the most important day of your life, you want to make sure that those special moments can be relived and remembered for the rest of your lives. My wedding photography service is accomplished in a subtle and reportage style, so I may not make an impact on your day, but my photographs will make an impact on the rest of your life.

I aim to capture those moments of laughter and love throughout your friends and family and most importantly relive the emotions from your big day. My service are fully customisable and will cater to exactly how you want your day captured.

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News

Cracker Cards

Go Go Gorillas!

A quirky couple Katherine (23) and Andy (25) Wilkins tied the knot on 6th July at St Nicholas Church in Bradwell and had their wedding reception at Carrow Road.

With the latest GogoGorillas for Break Charity project being a massive hit in Norfolk the couple wanted to cherish the moment and have some fun with a temporarily city visitors so they had their photo taken with Mr Carrow - No 25 Gorilla at Carrow Road.

Cracker Cards are new, fun and festive bringing innovation to the greetings card industry. They are like a flat Christmas cracker and a greetings card combined.

To open the card you pull it like a cracker, it bangs like a cracker and inside it holds a message of your choice, a paper hat and a joke. They also have two slots inside which means they can hold gift cards, photographs and paper inserts which provides the Bridge and Groom to add information about their day.

Cracker Cards are one of a kind on the market. They are great for invitations, save the date’s, table favours and thank you’s.

They are made with great quality including Diamante’s and ribbons.

Cracker Cards are available to buy on Not On The High Street or you can call Natasha Banks – Customer Service on 0207 729 8731 for more information!

Embroidered Napkins Mani and May recently launched their website, offering a customising service for linens. Their range includes egyptian cotton duvet covers from 200-1000 thread count, a super soft Mani Bear for the little ones, and gorgeous white square napkins for those special occasions.

With the wedding season well under way Mani and May have been busy supplying bridal parties with customised napkins, this is becoming a popular choice as it can be used as the place setting but also as a lovely gift for the guests to take home.

Many couples are choosing to have guest names embroidered onto each napkin or some simply opt to have their initials.

Whatever the brief, Mani and May will work with you to achieve the final product!

Prices start from £5.

Check out Mani and May and their offers on their website www.maniandmay.co.uk

News

The Super Facial This exciting new product, which is exclusively delivered here at The Skin Lounge by Louise, promises pure indulgence for your skin!

The 120 minute facial features skin specific reflexology to assist with balancing and detoxification, and cleansing and deep cleansing methods.

These are combined with ultrasonic technology, gentle extractions, Omnilux therapy to keep lines and wrinkles at bay and sculpting massage techniques. This luxury treatment also features an exclusive product range from New York’s Elena Rubin - currently only available from U. and Your Skin in the UK – including a heavenly Pomegranate based peel which reveals brighter, fresher skin. Not forgetting the ice cold globes which are applied to the skin to tighten, firm and soothe the skin!

This bespoke facial has been developed by Louise and promises a treatment never before seen in this country! £99.00 exclusively with Louise at U and Your Skin Lounge in Norwich, 18 Bridewell Alley, NR2 1AQ

New Wedding Venue in Norfolk!

Built in 1553 Hautbois Hall is situated on a 50 acre garden estate and nestled between the River Bure and the Bure Valley railway line which passes through the estate. Strategically located 5 miles from the capital of the Norfolk Broads, Wroxham, Hautbois Hall is the perfect retreat.

At Hautbois Hall Barn we offer a blank canvas approach, were you choose how you want your wedding day. You decide where you want to marry, which suppliers to book and how long you want to stay. Whether a large traditional, a small intimate with close family and friends or a laid back no frills wedding, we can help you plan the perfect wedding day (or days!)

With the increasing popular demand for outdoor weddings since the introduction of Duo weddings, which allows the couple to host their ceremony outside followed by the legal documents.

Sleeping up to 8 adults plus extra beds for children, Hautbois Hall offers luxury home from home accommodation. In total 3 separate holidays cottages which are fully equipped. Camping or Glamping options are also available on request.

Katie and Lester Bayfield bought the Hall in March 2013 following running a successful business in Belaugh, called Heronby Bed and Breakfast. They featured on the tv programme ‘3 in a bed’ which has a come dine with me approach for B&B owners. Katie and Lester won their episode.

Cheryl Beeney has recently joined the team as Wedding Planner and comes from a background of various local wedding venues. She believes Hautbois Hall will be an elite new venue and perfect for couples looking for a different type of venue.

For further information email info@hautboishall.co.uk or call 01603 279734. www.hautboishall.co.uk

Health and Fitness

The Key To Losing Stubborn Body Fat For Your Wedding

Top tips from skin therapist and creator of the ‘U and your skin facial’ Louise Thomas-Minns

In this article I’m going to show you how to melt the stubborn fat you just can’t seem to shift. A flat tummy seems to be top of the list for many of our female clients. But, before I do, I’ll begin with an admission.

I read more women’s fitness magazines than I do male fitness magazines. These huge publishers spend millions on surveying their target audience to uncover exactly what it is they want so they can write articles and features which resonate. They flag these up with brassy headlines to do the heavy lifting needed to give their magazine the best chance of being the one that is picked off the shelf.

I’m currently looking at a copy of one on my desk with the headline “6 Big Cakes That Shrink Your Waist” emblazoned across the top of it. A cleverly spun attention grabber to fix the gaze of the potential female purchaser as their eyes scan the fitness and lifestyle rack looking for a way to shift stubborn body fat from their tummy.

When we read magazine headlines like this, amazingly we are able to suspend our disbelief and say to ourselves “You can eat cake and shrink you waist?” Maybe we’ll find out soon. .

As a fitness professional with a reputation for expertise when it comes to getting body transforming fat loss results for my clients I’m always interested to know exactly what people want, just as the magazines do, so that I can design solutions that get them results. As I said earlier, it seems a flat tummy is top of most people’s list.

The Key To Losing Stubborn Body Fat For Your Wedding

“I’m really surprised, but amazed by the result. I lost 6.5% body fat, 10 lbs since starting bootcamp and 3 inches over my body. I now feel more comfortable in tight fitting clothes, much happier showing off my arms, even though they are not smaller, they are definitely more toned and defined.”

So, let me show you how to get one…. I’m a big believer in the saying that “success leaves clues” which basically means that if you want to achieve something, find someone that’s already done it and copy what they did.

Laura is one of our fitness bootcamp clients and is getting married soon. She followed our 28-day fat loss programme to burn away those last few stubborn pounds of body fat to start shaping her wedding dress body. She is going to look amazing on her big day!

In that 28 days Laura didn’t do any long cardio workouts or any sit-ups or crunches because, contrary to popular belief, these exercises do not burn fat from your tummy.

She followed our structured training plan, attending 3 x 45 minute training sessions per week of higher intensity exercise.

Underpinning this was the key to losing stubborn body fat for your wedding: Nutrition.

Nutrition makes up 70% of effective fat burning. Give your body the correct nutrients, it rebalances your hormone levels and allows your body to drop fat rapidly. Laura didn’t count one single calorie using our ‘done for you’ our nutritional system. Our system detoxes your body but does not leave you hungry.

Mainly she cut out processed carbs and refined sugars - both of which you’ll find in vast quantities in cake!

Written By: John Taylor Jon Taylor is a former Royal Air Fore Physical Training Instructor and the owner of Norwich Fitness Bootcamp.

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Which takes me back to “6 Big Cakes That Shrink Your Waist”. I rush to the feature in the magazine, eager to find out more. I get to it and begin reading… unfortunately the article does not show me any proof of anyone who has eaten these 6 cakes and shrunk their waist just a claim that research shows those who eat cake weigh less than those who don’t. Really? How many participants were in that research? Two is my guess!

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My suspension of disbelief has been shattered! Where is the proof?

Success leaves clues!

To your results,

Jon SPECIAL OFFER

As a gift to magazine readers we are making our 28-day fat loss nutrition system available to you.

If you’d like to follow exactly the same nutrition programme as Laura did please visit: www.norwichfitnessbootcamp.co.uk/nutrition-system where you can download it for a limited time.

Beauty

Winter Proof Your Skin!

Top tips from skin therapist and creator of the ‘U and your skin facial’ Louise Thomas-Minns

Question: We have only had a few days of colder weather but I have noticed that my skin seems to be changing and not for the best. Its feels tighter and drier and I have some spots which I never usually experience. Any ideas as to why and what I can do to help?

Answer: With the first cold snap of winter forcing us to don our scarves and gloves and to crank up the heating our skin can start to manifest a whole host of unsightly changes. Read on and I’ll walk you through a winter wonderland of tips to winter proof your skin.

Problem: Dry and flaky.

Louise Recommends: Any moisturiser worth entertaining should contain ingredients that are found in our skin. I use and recommend to my clients products that contain Hyaluronic acid, the moisture binding component of the dermis.

Tip: Apply your moisturiser to slightly damp skin this will further enhance its humectant properties and make your product go a little further.

Problem: Uncomfortable tightness.

Louise recommends: Dehydration is the term coined by the cosmetic industry to describe the tight, creapy appearance that’s down to a lack of water in the skin. Its a lot more complex than this, however, upping your fluid intake can help.

Limit diuretics like caffeine and increase water and herbal teas.

Tip: Buy a humidifier for your home or office to create a more hydrating atmosphere for your skin.

Skin Care

Problem: Spotty, oily skin.

Written By: Louise Thomas Minnis

Louise recommends: If your skin is parched it will try and help out by secreting more oil onto the skin.

This can lead to an oily shine and blocked follicles resulting in outbreaks. Gentle exfoliation will sweep the pores clean and limit spotty eruptions.

Louise’s passion and empathy for skin health stems from her diverse 20 year career in the beauty industry and from her own Acne battles. Two facts that surprise many on looking at her young skin.

Fondly given the title of ‘The Skin Guru’ by many of her clients, she is responsible for developing her own signature facial ‘U and Your Skin’.

Developed after a decade of research her facial philosophy combines a three dimensional approach to nurture and maintain skin health.

Tip: Using a product containing AHA’s will be a more effective and can also rebalance the oil secreting glands.

Remember it’s still important to protect your skin with an SPF everyday despite the lack of sun, since UV rays are present all year round.

A change of season is the perfect excuse for booking a professional facial. I offer skin health checks as part of my treatments to reassess your skin and ensure you get that healthy, rosy winter glow.

Louise Thomas Minnis

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Expert Advice

s e id r b n te in e n o u o y Are using fresh British blooms for your wedding?

The big day is drawing near and plans and ideas for your wedding are taking up every waking thought of your day. Locating the venue, choosing the dress, bridesmaid’s dresses, the suit, the best man, who to invite, seating plans and so the list goes on.........and amongst that long list there are the flowers the one item that will finish off the dress, enhance the church and complete the venue. So as a bride you will want the flowers to be as fresh as possible as they must complete the final picture so do you ask your florist for a stunning arrangement of freshly picked seasonal British flowers which sets the scene of the beautiful English countryside or do you ask for flowers that are not in season and by doing so have them imported for your special day. Regardless of the fact that the imported flowers will have been pumped with chemicals and pesticides so as to enable the flowers to get picked earlier, ensuring that they are able to withstand the long journey from wherever it may be Columbia, Ecuador or Kenya to arrive in a good enough condition so as to enable them to get through your big day...

The UK currently spends around £2.2bn every year on the cut flower industry and only 10% of these flowers are grown in the UK compared to 20 years ago. The wedding industry is big business for cut flowers but unfortunately UK growers over the years have succumbed to imported flowers because consumers want cheaper products regardless of whether chemicals, pesticides and air miles are involved and we need to see a change in this. We need to re-educate ourselves about using locally grown seasonal British flowers and begin to support what can be grown in the UK. There is a wonderful variety of Seasonal British flowers grown in the UK which are by far fresher than anything you can import. It is not only the freshness of the flower that is important, but by sourcing British grown flowers you are also helping with the biodiversity of nature by creating a food and habitat source for birds, bees, butterflies and bugs. We all tend to follow the trend that is set for wedding bouquets and potentially believe that British flowers are not year round and will not survive for more than a day or so. This is not the case you may not be able to get a rose in February or April but you will get the sweet scent of narcissi and a wonderful array of foliage and berries, tulips, apple blossom and the delicious scent of lilac plus many more.

There is a good British flower network growing around the country and the general consensus is that if we all come together and support seasonal British flowers then the British flower industry can continue to grow and seasonal British flowers can once again grace our churches, barns, hotels, marquees and homes.

Written By: Julie C

“A Norfolk flower of seasonal tradit country style gard flowers”

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British Blooms

List of British blooms

Late Summer Early/Mid Summer

Early/Late Spring Alliums Anemones Antirrhinum Bluebells Daffodils/Narcissi Fritilleria Freesia Hyacinth Hellebores Lily of the Valley Lupins Muscari Ranunculus Tulips Apple/cherry/pear blossom

Shrubs for foliage Bay Camellia Euonymous Forsythia Jasmine Ivy Lilac Mock orange Pittosporum Spirea (different varities) Weeping Birch Viburnum opulus Roseum (Snowball bush)

Ammi majus/visnage (similar to cow parsley) Astible Astrantia Buddleia Calendula Corncockles Cornflowers Cosmos Delphiniums Foxgloves Freesias Gladioli Godetia Gypsophillia Hydrangea Lavender Larkspur Limonium (Sea Lavender) Lupins Malope Nigella Panicum Grass Peony Phlox Roses Salvia Statice Tocks Sweet Peas Sweet Williams Sunflowers Verbena Veronica Zinnia

Achilliea Campanula Dahilia Echinacia Helenium Scabious Scented pinks Salvia (A lot of the flowers in early/mid Summer will still be available) Herbs Apple Mint Chamomile Rosemary Thyme Lavender Melissa Feverfew

Autumn/Winter Agapanthus Aster Chrysanthemum Crocosmia Dahlias Kaffir Lillies Rudbeckia Nerines Holly (with berries) Christmas tree foliage Ivy Crab Apples Skimmia (Berries)

News

One Love wedding show

Unique, Gay & Lesbian, Inspirational The ultimate wedding event for creative, expressive and design-led same-sex couples.

19 and 20 October 2013 The Hospital Club, London 24 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9HQ With the exciting news hitting the headlines that same-sex marriage has been made law TODAY, we are so proud and happy to be able to announce the launch of the gay wedding show with a cool edge.

In March 2013 Sara Smyth from eclectic, chic and unique bridal boutique ruby+diva approached Becky Hoh-Hale from design and trend led A Most Curious Wedding Fair with the idea of joining forces to create the coolest gay wedding fair on the block. Ever since then we’ve been sitting on our hands, zipping our lips but completely desperate to share our plans with you. Well the time has come, ONE LOVE WEDDING SHOW is here!!!!

WWW.ONELOVEWEDDIGNSHOW.CO.UK For more info and images please contact sara@oneloveweddingshow.co.uk rebecca@oneloveweddingshow.co.uk 07852150285 PHOTOS: ROBBINS PHOTOGRAPHIC www.robbinsphotographic.com

A new salon!

20% off all treatments in September

Katie Rose Semi-Permanent Makeup has opened its new salon doors on Saturday 24th August. After being in the industry of Cosmetics for 6 years, Katie has opened her Salon in Norwich welcoming clients from all over the UK to come and have their semi-permanent makeup done in a professional, private salon. For the whole of September Katie is offering 20% of all treatments! Semi-Permanent Makeup treatment gives a natural greater look for the desired area of the face with a natural finish. The beauty behind this type of procedure is it offers a make-up solution which does not wash off, smudge or erase throughout the day, the effects last 3-5 years.

Come and meet Katie at Norfolk Brides Wedding Fair at Drayton Old Lodge on 13th October from 10am – 3pm for a free consultation – We know which stand we will be visiting first!

Competition

ENTER TO WIN 2 x Compete 90-Day Body Transformation Programmes to get you looking and feeling amazing for your big day worth over £600!

Prize includes: A 60 minute - personalised Body Diagnostic Session to design their Programme Up to 36 Group Personal Training Sessions over 90 Days Our Fat Burning “No Calorie Counting” Nutrition System Full Support & Accountability Professional “After” Photos

What can you expect?

To drop 7-21 lbs of stubborn body fat To get lean & toned arms, legs, bum & tummy Boost your energy, body confidence and vitality To look & feel amazing on your Wedding Day! To enter just visit our Facebook page, like it and register: http://norwichfitnessbootcamp.co.uk/norfolk-brides-magazine/ The winners will be announced on the 14th September 2013 so don’t miss your chance to enter!

T&C’s applies: Programme must take place within the 45 days of winning. Winners agree for their results and photos to be shared for marketing purposes. Winners must commit to the programme and will be able to commit to a minimum of 3 x 45 minute training session per week for the next 90 days.

For Full T&C’s please contact Jon at Norwich Fitness Bootcamp. jon@norwichfitnessbootcamp.co.uk

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Fashion

The Vintage Look

The Vintage Look Want to recreate bridal looks from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s?

Well, let stylist Abi Gray guide you through the key shapes and styles - and the stars who wore them. Our fabulous, vintage-decades-inspired photoshoot (featuring many local wedding suppliers!) shows how those looks are just as on-trend today.

Art Director Abi Gray of Champagne & Lemonade www.mylemonadelifestyle.blogspot.co.uk Curator Dalia of Norfolk Brides www.norfolkbrides.co.uk/ Dresses and photo-shoot styling Katy of Vintage Deli www.vintagedeli.co.uk Venue Sedgeford Hall [part of Unique Norfolk Venues] www.sedgefordhallestate.co.uk/ Photographer Mike Chivers of Rebel Heart Photography rebelheartphotography.co.uk Models: 1940s – Rosanna Dunn

1950’s – Amanda Santos

1960’s – Heather Spanton

Groom – Nigel Morter Flowers- Sharon of Flower30 www.flower30.co.uk Veils- Pure Brides www.purebrides.co.uk Jewellery Aurum Jewellers www.aurumdesign.co.uk/

Abi is a freelance stylist and blogger who has a passion for fashion, vintage dresses and making things looks pretty!

Accessories and Headpieces Melissa Morgan Designs melissafenn.wix.com/melissa-morgan-designs Hair and MakeUp Sharon and Debbie of Hairaid Shelter hairaidshelter.co.uk Hillman Super Minx Estate Claire and Nigel of Wedding Wheels-next-the-sea www.weddingwheels-next-the-sea.co.uk Gramophone – Biddys Tea Room www.biddystearoom.com/

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The Nineteen Forties This 40’s style is great for any body shape, and also for brides wanting a more classic, traditional look.

Generally, 1940s wedding gowns tended to be quite demure, often high-necked and long-sleeved, and fitted at the waist or with fitted bodices and long skirts.

During the Second World War, some women wore suits instead of wedding gowns, and carried corsages instead of bouquets. Due to rationing fabric wasn’t widely available and to some it was seen as unpatriotic to have a lavish wedding. In fact, silver screen legend Ava Gardner wore a suit with a corsage when she married Mickey Rooney in 1942 (and then again when she married bandleader Artie Shaw in 1945!)

Despite widespread wartime shortages, many women still managed to have a white wedding. However, their dresses were often hand-me-downs, altered for each new bride. A wedding dress might appear over and over again as it was shared between sisters and friends.

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The Nineteen Fifties This style of dress is especially great for brides with curvy figures (and who like a full skirt for twirling!)

Following the introduction of Christian Dior’s fabric-heavy “New Look” in 1947, the wedding gowns of the 1950s were all about nipped-in waists and full skirts.

Although floor-length dresses weren’t uncommon, a lot of 1950s wedding gowns were calf-length, and often sleeveless.

When Hollywood goddess Rita Hayworth married Prince Aly Khan in 1949, her pale blue crepe dress was heavily influenced by the “New Look”.

Audrey Hepburn’s 1954 wedding to Mel Ferrer saw her don a wedding dress very similar in shape to the one she later wore in 1957 movie Funny Face, a classic, calflength, full-skirted number.

The wedding dresses of Jayne Mansfield and Grace Kelly both featured high, lace necks, although the emphasised waists still reflected the influence of the “New Look”.

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The Nineteen Sixties A wedding dress like this 60s number really suits athletic or slim figures, or brides wanting a simple, unfussy look.

Wedding gowns of the 1960s were often short and highnecked, and did not feature the waist-definition fashionable during previous decades. Veils were often replaced by hoods, scarves or bonnets. Raquel Welch, Yoko Ono and Mia Farrow all married in fashionable mini-dresses.

However, as the 1970s approached, brides were influenced by both the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and dresses began to feature ruffles, wide sleeves and lace.

Wedding gowns became softer and more fluid.

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To all of our contributors for the vintage feature!

Artistic Director Abi Gray Champagne & Lemonade

Hair by Debbie & Make Up by Sharon of Hairaid Shelter

Model 1940’s Rosanna Dunn

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Abi is a freelance stylist and blogger who has a passion for fashion, vintage dresses and making things looks pretty!

A team of mobile Hairstylists and Makeup Artists that can transport you from the Roaring 20’s through to the swinging 60’s, or sensational 70’s with the flick of a comb and a sweep of lipstick.

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Jewellery Aurum Jewellers

Photographer Mike Chivers of Rebel Heart Photography

Flowers Sharon of Flower30

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Aurum is an independent family run jewellers set in a medieval merchant’s house on Bedford Street in the heart of the Norwich lanes.

Rebel Heart photography loves awesome alternative & vibrant vintage Norfolk weddings and are a cofounders of the King’s Lynn wedding festival starting on October 6th at the Town Hall.

Sharon is a qualified, Norfolk based florist with 20 years of experience and specialising in wedding flowers so you can be sure to have stunning floral arrangements on your big day!

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Accessories and Headpieces Melissa Morgan Designs

Dresses and photo-shoot styling Katy of Vintage Deli

Hillman Super Minx Estate – Claire and Nigel of Wedding Wheels-next-the-sea

Model 1960’s Heather Spanton

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Melissa Morgan Designs is an exciting bridal and special occasion accessory company based in North Norfolk.

Vintage Deli offers Vintage Clothing from all decades including over 50 Vintage Wedding Dresses.

Whatever style, decade, size or price you might be after, they will be sure to have it

Add vintage charm to your wedding or civil ceremony with our chauffeur driven British classic cars of the 1960s. Choose from three distinctive retro styles to ensure your celebration sparkles!

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Unique Norfolk Venues has a portfolio of exceptional venues including Houghton Hall and Sedgeford Hall offering an extensive range of services and dedicated wedding/event planner to satisfy all of your requirements for any occasion.

Dalia is passionate about making wedding planning an easier and memorable experience. Founder of Norfolk Brides – the directory, magazine and now well known Norfolk Brides Wedding Shows.

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Vintage Deli The Story So Far – Katy Coe – Vintage Deli Four Years on and Vintage Deli Clothing are going from strength to strength here in Norfolk.

The Vintage Deli Dream began here say’s Katy “For me, it started when hiding in my mum’s closet - top-to-toe in her summer dresses, ill-fitting shoes with a half eaten lipstick round my mouth. This habit played out until I found myself in my early teens, whereby, I began to think in ‘outfits’ as opposed to clothes. So much so that even now I find myself changing all day long. My wardrobe will evolve through the day - just as surely as time passes. I use clothes to match my mood and dictate it on occasion.

Additions to the passage of the day: A ball gown to a barbeque, a flowing night gown perfect for summer lunches..... Living in the country where Wellies are the only way wasn’t my game. Any excuse go glam. It’s true that some simple, staple pieces will last you a lifetime - despite flights of fancy in between. There’s always one item that brings you to life and mixed with a truly sunshiny interior - it can make you flourish like a bird of paradise. And with that in mind, I set up Vintage Deli in the hope that you too might find something truly priceless”

Since then Katy from Vintage Deli has been featured in many of the glossy magazines and National Papers including a double page spread in The Sunday Times Style Magazine, Una Healey from the Saturdays wore a Vintage Deli dress in Heat Magazine, Vogue to name a few.

Katy has also styled hundreds of photo shoots and provided the beautiful Vintage Dresses to suit. Vintage Deli also provide wardrobe for Film including a short Stella Artois Film for the Cannes Film Festival & a more local film set in the 40s – Waiting for Rose.

Vintage Deli are also suppliers to the Designers from Topshop who come and gather their inspirations for next season trends right here in Norfolk.

The essence of Vintage Deli remains the same – offering Beautiful Vintage Clothing from all decades starting with some stunning rare Vintage Dresses from the 20s right up to the fun and electric pieces from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Including over 50 Vintage Wedding Dresses. Whatever style, decade, size or price you might be after, they will be sure to have it.

Katy is also about to launch a beautiful Wedding Venue in the heart of West Norfolk. The 50+ Vintage Wedding Dresses will definitely come in handy and Katy can also offer a variety of Wedding Services to match. Catering, Vintage Car Hire, Bar Hire, Marquee, Fireworks, Bands, Photographer, Videographer & Styling too. This Stunning Wedding Venue is set in what’s known as Happy Valley.

There resides A 17th Century Farmhouse in 8 acres of whimsical woodland.

Outdoor Weddings are on the up and this is the perfect remote and romantic setting. The Farmhouse itself sleeps 8 and the grounds surrounding it are just magical with vast ancient trees and weeping willows on the island of the small lake.

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Wedding Test

Can Your Wedding Date impact your wedded future?

For some newlyweds it is important to coordinate everything to the last detail - even their wedding date.

There were many couples who were looking to get hitched on 12/12/ 2012 and 11/11/2011, however due to sheer volume of applications country’s registry offices and registrars were not able to accommodate everyone.

Is it worth paying attention to the wedding date?

Numerologists believe that wedding date is very important to the couple and their future life together. Good wedding date is not necessarily the one that looks best on the wedding invitations, but one that has a meaning behind it.

Here is an example on how to calculate your wedding day number – let’s say that the wedding date is 12/05/2014. Add all numbers together 1+2+5+2+1+4 = 15 and make sure that if you end up with single digit in the end – so 1+5= 6 your wedding day number is 6.

Lets find out. .!

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Your wedding number is

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In Numerology, number one is associated with content and fidelity. Couples whose wedding number is 1 can expect a long and happy marriage. Congratulations!

Your wedding number is

2

This number means that the marriage will be harmonious. Couples whose wedding digit is number two, shares the same interests and generally have quite a lot in common. You can become each other’s dream partners and soul mates, consequentially creating a perfect marriage. It will rarely be shaken up by massive disagreements as most of the time the decisions between partners are made unanimously.

Your wedding number is

3

Majority of couples who have an open marriages have their wedding number as three. It is not surprising as this marriage is under the infidelity sign. The couple can have a happy marriage if they can set a strong foundation to their marriage based on them being together. It is important that partner’s fidelity perception is the same.

What does your wedding date mean?

Your wedding number is

4

Marriage is often compared to a lottery. Should you happen to get a lottery ticket with number four – you have a stormy marriage ahead. Spouses are connected by their passion – not only in bed! They take joint action passionately, but at the event of dispute the arguments can set sparks. If both spouses are happy with such lifestyle – the marriage will be happy.

Your wedding number is

5

One day the couple are inseparable and another – off they go to different directions wanting to be alone. This does not mean that the couple have problems. Wedding number five means that this marriage is a home for two freedom-loving people. They respect each other and are always there to help and support for one another.

This marriage can be strong.

Your wedding number is

6

From the beginning it was clear that the couple will end up getting married. Perhaps, some of them know they had met the one after the first date! Does the marriage marked with number six have a future? Well of course!

This couple will not forget the romance even after many years of marriage.

Your wedding number is

7

Most likely, the people whose marriage is marked with number seven are not the biggest fans of weddings. If you are already married – it is most likely for pragmatic reasons. They don’t tend to connect wedding with promise to love or any other sentimental nonsense.

This marriage can be firm and last for many years, as long as both spouses has same goals in life and shares common values.

Your wedding number is

8

First - the wedding, then the house and only the follows the children. Is this how you plan your marriage? It is clear that the partners agree on a common future.

Numerology says that this couple is a robust and capable of a long and happy life together.

Your wedding number is

9

Couples with wedding number nine are team players who are not afraid to take on any challenges. Spouses are confident that together they can withstand the blows of fate and enjoy the tranquillity after the storms.

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As the official wedding season draws to an end – another season starts – that is ‘The WEDDING SHOW’ season.

Most of the wedding planning starts early in autumn and carries on through to around November and then from January till around April with a few weeks ‘off’ in between the Christmas and New Year time for another winter wedding boom.

Many local wedding venues holds open days and mini wedding fairs to showcase their premises to interested couples , however there are lots of bigger wedding shows that are held locally too.

We have selected some of the best wedding fairs local to Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Kings Lynn that we feel would benefit couples when planning their big day!

We have mentioned some really awesome wedding shows that you may like to attend in London too – you never know where you can find that perfect wedding supplier!

Watch out for some NEW wedding fairs and see our WEDDING FAIR DIARY for the best local shows up to the end of the season!

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October 2013 Sunday, 6th October 2013 Kings Lynn Wedding Festival 11AM – 3PM with FREE Entry & Parking Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, Kings Lynn PE30 5DQ Sunday, 6th October 2013 Party, Prom & Wedding Event 10AM – 3PM with FREE Entry & Parking Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU 11-13th October 2013 Brides The Show For more information and tickets www. bridestheshow.co.uk Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ

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Sunday, 13th October 2013 and Sunday, 16th March 2014 Norfolk Brides Wedding Fair 10AM – 3PM with FREE Entry & Parking Drayton Old Lodge, 146 Drayton High Road,Norwich NR8 6AN Sunday, 20th October 2013 Wedding Open Day at Hautbois Hall 10AM – 4PM with FREE Entry & Parking Little Hautbois, Coltishall, Norwich NR12 7JR

New Show!

19th – 20th October 2013 One Love Wedding Show 10:30AM – 4:30PM The Hospital Club, 24 Endell Street, London WC2H 9HQ Sunday, 20th October 2013 Wedding Open Day at Dukes Head Hotel 11AM – 4PM with FREE Entry 5-6 Market Place, Kings Lynn PE30 1JS

New Show!

Sunday, 26th January 2014 Norfolk Brides Wedding Fair 10AM – 3PM with FREE Entry & Parking Great Yarmouth Town Hall, Hall Plain, Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF

Wedding Show Special

Wedding Fair

Drayton Old Lodge

Come & see us at Drayton Old Lodge On Sunday, 13th October From 10AM- 3PM with FREE ENTRY & PARKING 146 Drayton High Road, Norwich NR8 6AN

That’s right – Norfolk Brides Wedding Fair at Drayton Old Lodge has become one of the biggest & finest independent wedding shows in Norfolk!

It has grown steadily since their first wedding fair back in October 2012 with 50 exhibitors and now can proudly confirm that there will be around 70 exhibitors at the wedding show on the 13th October at fabulous and exclusive hire Edwardian Manor in Norwich.

At the event, couples will find many recommended local wedding suppliers, lots of wedding inspiration and ideas. First 250 couples register at the door will receive a goody bag from Debenhams in Norwich filled with plenty of information, samples and vouchers to be spent at the store.

Selection of some of the most exclusive wedding businesses in Norfolk includes a new wedding venue - Hautbois Hall, fantastic new wedding cake supplier Macarons & More and brilliant florist @Jessica’s Designer Florist. Many large & trusted wedding brands will be also taking a front stage at the show – from wedding dress shops, to wedding transport and plenty of wedding entertainment.

The wedding fair is sponsored by a leading independent Norwich jewellery & watch store Winsor Bishop so keep an eye out for any special offers that they may have in store for you!

We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming many newly engaged couples to our show and introduce them to the local wedding industry experts and help them plan their big day with ease here in Norfolk!

We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth Wedding Fair Norfolk Brides to host its first Great Yarmouth wedding fair in refurbished historic Town Hall WEDDING dresses, cakes and musicians will be on show as Great Yarmouth’s most prestigious venue for marriages throws open its doors to scores of potential husbands- and wives-to-be.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been successfully hiring out its historic Town Hall, in Hall Plain, as the ideal location for tying the knot, ever since it was granted a marriage licence last year.

Now the council has teamed up with Norfolk Brides, the Norwich-based online wedding directory and promoter of local wedding suppliers, to hold a Great Yarmouth wedding fair at the venue.

The event itself, which is free to enter with free parking, will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2014, from 10am to 3pm. And from Monday, September 2, businesses will be able to sign up for trade stalls to display their goods and services on the day.

Couples will be able to peruse stalls and displays

by Norfolk-based suppliers, and national suppliers serving the county, including suppliers of wedding clothes, transport, flowers and invitations.

There will also be firms offering hen and stag party planning services, as well as wedding photographers, wedding cake-makers, and live performances from wedding musicians.

Crucially, couples will have a unique opportunity to view the rooms within the recently-refurbished hall, built between 1878 and 1882, which are available for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions or wedding breakfasts.

For larger weddings, the grand Assembly Room can accommodate up to 200 wedding guests, while those wanting a more intimate ceremony and reception have the beautiful Supper Room, Rambouillet Room or Atrium to choose from. For something completely different, there is the historic Council Chamber.

Cllr Colleen Walker, cabinet member for statutory and internal services, which includes events, said: “This is a great opportunity for businesses to showcase their goods and services in the splendid surroundings of the recently-refurbished Town Hall, and for couples to see Great Yarmouth’s most prestigious wedding venue up close from inside.”

Dalia Courridge, of Norfolk Brides, said: “The aim of this event is to provide couples with the choice of the best Norfolk wedding businesses – and with 50 trade stands expected, this wedding fair will be the largest on the Norfolk coast.

“We looked at several different venues to host the fair, but none were suitable until we toured the Town Hall and realised it was an amazing venue, which needs to be showcased to couples.”

The first 250 brides to register on the day will receive a goody bag from Palmers Department store, in Great Yarmouth, and all couples will be entered in a competition to win a free wedding room hire at the Town Hall, worth £1,000.

For more information about Norfolk Brides Wedding Fairs or for information about exhibiting at the Town Hall, email Dalia at info@norfolkbrides.co.uk or visit www.norfolkweddingevents.co.uk

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Design your own ! s g in R g in d d e W Wedding rings are often one of the last things brides and grooms organise, yet ‘putting a little extra thought into your purchase can go a long way’ says Jon Maddocks of Aurum Jewellers in Norwich. After all your wedding bands are one of the few things that will be a constant reminder and symbol of your marriage long after the big day is over.

Most good independent jewellers will have good selection of ladies and gents ‘classic bands’, available in a choice of precious metals, which are usually made to order to ensure a correct fit. But, if you’ve always fancied adding a more personal touch Jon shares his top tips on designing or personalising your bands:

Raid Your Jewellery Box Do you have an old family heirloom that’s not to your taste or some precious jewellery sitting in a box gathering dust? If so dig it out! Whether you decide to have something of sentimental value melted and remodelled or simply use the old metal to offset against the price of your new rings this is a fantastic way to make a significant saving on the cost of your bands.

Have a Budget in Mind It’s always best to have an approximate idea of your budget before you embark on the project. That way the jeweller will be able to advise on the best metals to suit your budget. Palladium is a great choice for those on a tight budget, but if money is no object you may choose to go for platinum – the rarest and most precious of metals.

Gather Some Ideas Whether it be a picture, a sketch or an idea in your head – if you go to a jeweller with an idea of what you like it’s a great starting point to build from. The jeweller will help you to come up with the final design, which you’ll see a copy of before it is made.

Don’t be afraid to mix metals or finishes If you’re someone who likes to stand out from the crowd, then don’t be afraid to play with metals and finishes. Rose or yellow gold can be mixed with white metals to stunning effect and if polished jewellery is not your thing then why not choose a brushed or engraved finish.

Consider getting your bands engraved with a message It costs very little but, getting your bands engraved with your wedding date or a special message at the time they are made makes a wonderful personal touch.

Allow plenty of time Classic bands can often be made very quickly, but if you do decide to go for a bespoke design ideally start the process at least 2 – 3 months before your wedding to allow for the design and making of the rings.

Enjoy the experience Choosing or designing your wedding bands should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. A good independent jeweller will give expert advice and talk you through the process at your own pace. Designing your own rings isn’t for everyone, but if you do decide to take the plunge the results are worth it and it’s a great opportunity to let those creative juices flow!

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Written By: Mark Brosche Jon Maddocks is Managing Director at Aurum Jewellers in Bedford Street, Norwich.

He has over 35 years experience in wedding jewellery and design and will happily answer any question you may have.

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Inspiration

Wedding Cakes!

We have been asked for some wedding cake ideas by our brides here in Norfolk. There are so many fabulous cake makers in the area that creates some fabulous cakes and we decided to check them out and share them with you!

Which one is your favourite?

African violet / silver grey cake

By Dita Lee Cakes www.ditaleecakes.com

Vintage birdcage cake Eligante Cakes and Flowers www.eligante.co.uk

Wobbly Jacqueline Copland Cakes Great Yarmouth 01493 662177

Beautiful Butterfly cake Mellie Makes Cakes www.melliemakescakes.co.uk

Strange Fact Wedding cakes were thrown at the bride!

originally

This odd ritual dates back to medieval times and was done to symbolize the bride’s fertility.

Stranger still, all the baked goods at the wedding reception were traditionally thrown together in a pile and the newlyweds had to attempt to kiss over the food heap. Managing to pull this stunt off meant that they had guaranteed themselves a lifetime of good fortune together. In the 1600s, a visiting French chef was horrified by the undignified piling custom and proposed a steadier alternative technique in which the cake itself was stacked, using sawed-off broom handles. However, this more modern practice did not catch on for another 200 years!

Wedding Cakes

Blossoming cake Eventiss Wedding Cakes www.eventiss.co.uk

Hearts cake Eventiss Wedding Cakes www.eventiss.co.uk

Pink & Gold regal cake Little Millies in Norfolk www.littlemillies.com

Fabulous Print cake Sassa’s Cakes www.sassascakes.co.uk

Hand-painted cake Sassa’s Cakes www.sassascakes.co.uk

Tea party cake Vanilla Cake Design www.vanillapatisserie.co.uk

DIY Tutorial

The finished garland!

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Cork Garland

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How to make: Upcycled Cork Garland

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Tools:

Metal Coat hanger or fairly thick wire A large ribbon (colour of your choice) 36 - 40 corks should do it.

Glue gun or super glue

Drill and a 4 or 4.5 sized drill bit or a screwdriver & screw

Unwind your coat hanger, so you have one length of wire and bend into the shape of a heart. It doesn’t have to be a perfect heart shape, as the corks will shape this once you start threading them onto the wire.

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Tie the ribbon at the top of the heart shaped wire, before any corks are added.

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Drill holes into the middle of the corks. Alternatively, use a screw and screwdriver – be warned this will take longer but does work!

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Begin threading the corks through the wire and push them along to reach the ribbon.

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Create a hole through the last cork. Fill the hole with glue (glue gun or super glue is best) and place both ends of the exposed wire into each hole. Hold the wire in place for a few seconds until it feels secure.

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Once the glue is set, feel free to adjust the shape of the heart.

When all of the corks are on the wire, allow a small piece of the wire to be exposed at one end. This wire will be going into the last cork on the opposite end.

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DIY Tutorial

How to make:

A Crepe Paper Rose

Now make your bud using the five small petals. Start by wrapping one petal tightly around the stem. Continue wrapping each petal around, rotating the stem each time, until you’ve used all five. Secure the petals to the stem using floral tape, wrapping it down the stem.

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Now begin adding the 15 heart petals. I taped two petals at a time until I got to the last few, then I added one at a time. Each time you add a petal you should be rotating the rose slightly so the petals are spread around the rose evenly. You can step back and look at your Rose at this point and ensure the petals are evenly distributed.

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Once all the petals are secured with floral tape you can add the calyx to the bottom.

To do this turn your rose upside down. Wrap the calyx around the stem and and secure with tape.

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To do the leaves place some glue down the centre of each leaf and lay a piece of stem in it. Fold your leaf over the stem, pinch then press along the stem to secure the sides together.

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Place your leaves around the stem then tape into place, wrapping around where you would like your leaves to “bend.” You can place your leaves wherever you like on the stem. I chose to use only two in the end!

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There you have it a crepe paper rose which is so easy to create, it just takes a little love and care. The result is so pretty and you can make them even bigger too! These would look perfect in an eco-friendly Bridal Bouquet or for centrepieces on tables.

You will need:

Doublette Crepe Paper - I purchased mine online from Homecrafts Rose Template from Martha Stewart website, download here (Download them here on Martha Stewart and enlarge to your desired size. They recommend enlarging to 200%. The flower you will see is 100% Paper-wrapped Stem Wires or Florist wire wrapped in floral tape Floral Tape Craft Glue Round Pencil/Pen

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Cutting several layers at a time saves time. I layered the crepe over and over again then stapled the template to the paper. I then cut through all the layers, following the outlines of the template carefully.

Once you have everything cut out you can begin.

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First make your stem. To do this, wrap three stem wires together or Florist wire with floral tape. I used Florist wire as this was to hand.

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Then you need to carefully shape all of your petals.

Shape the small petals by firmly pulling the crepe outwards and upwards starting in the middle of the petal. This will form a rounded fullness in the center of the petal. Don’t be afraid to stretch the crepe be firm but careful! Then you will need to curl the top edges of your petals with your round pen/pencil. Wrap the top of each petal around pen whilst stretching the crepe as you go. To hold the shape you are best to do this twice on each petal.

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Crepe Paper Rose

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The finished rose!

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DIY Tutorial

How to make:

Mini Ombre Pom Pom Garland

You will need:

Tissue Paper (White & 3 Shades of coloured) Scissors Strong thread

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Place 6 sheets of paper on top of one another and cut into 4x4in squares

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With your string, tie your strip around the middles, not to tightly though, you are just wanting to keep them together

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Cut a curve at each end of the strip to create a ‘petal’ shape

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Repeat steps 1 – 6 until you have several pom poms in all your colours (at least 2 of each)

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Tie each one together with your thread, try to space them equally apart and there you have your garland.

Fold the paper together in a concertina style, fold the paper back and forth until you have just 1 strip

Fan out each end as far as they will go Carefully start to separate each layer. Its best to do 3 on the 1st half and then turn it over and do the next 3.

You need to separate each layer and ‘puff it up’

Top Tip!

Make around 10 garlands to create a fab photoback drop or use each garland as a co

ool alternative to bunting!

Crepe Paper Rose

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Escape To...

Escape to...

Thailand - Land of Smiles!

A honeymoon in Thailand conjures up images of Saffron robed monks, idyllic tropical beaches and exotic temples.

This South East Asian Kingdom offers around 2000 miles of magnificent coastline and a huge range of sightseeing opportunities across breath-taking terrains; all infused with an exotic culture that can never fail to charm! Discover secluded beaches, stunning tropical islands, sparkling lagoons and some amazing culinary delights. Explore floating markets, shimmering temples, buzzing cities and a fascinating patchwork landscape of rice paddies and jungles.

Thailand’s peak season runs from November to late March when the climate is drier and a little cooler. You can find the best offers and less crowded beaches though from June to October, and there will still be plenty of sunshine to enjoy.

The weather will vary depending on where you plan to visit, east coast resorts like Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Koh Phangan are sunnier with less rain during the summer. The North is much cooler than Bangkok in the winter but hotter in the summer months.

Thailand Thailand’s peak season runs from November to late March when the climate is drier and a little cooler. You can find the best offers and less crowded beaches though from June to October, and there will still be plenty of sunshine to enjoy.

The weather will vary depending on where you plan to visit, east coast resorts like Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Koh Phangan are sunnier with less rain during the summer. The North is much cooler than Bangkok in the winter but hotter in the summer months.

As soon as you’ve set a wedding date, start thinking about your honeymoon and book early to avoid disappointment. Thailand offers a fabulous selection of romantic hotels for your once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon experience.

Many of these resorts also offer complimentary honeymoon offers which add great value and help make the honeymoon extra special. You can enjoy extras such as fruit and flowers in your room on arrival, room upgrades, candlelit dinners, complimentary massages or discounts specifically for honeymooners.

Why not combine Thailand’s perfect location as a central hub with beaches, cities with other exotic destinations throughout Asia, the Indian Ocean and Arabia? There are endless combinations available which can be tailored to suit your interests so Thailand should definitely be at the top of your list of honeymoon destinations!

Enjoy!

Written By: Mark Brosche Mark Brosche is the owner of Travelwide Holidays and is a specialist in holidays to Thailand and the Maldives.

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