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Ideas & inspiration for planning your special wedding day East Midlands Edition Issue 12

VROOM, GROOM!

Make sure you arrive in the best possible style on your wedding day

Weddings at The Carriage Hall The ideal venue for every season A stunning restoration of the Victorian Plumtree Railway Goods Shed, The Carriage Hall is Nottinghamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most striking and unique wedding venue. Set within its own grounds with wonderful rural views, this beautiful and versatile space is perfect for any season. With a combination of passionate service from the team behind award winning Perkins Restaurant, outstanding food and superb facilities, The Carriage Hall experience is truly memorable.

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Ideas & inspiration for planning your special wedding day East Midlands Edition Issue 12

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To advertise call 0115 9677 373 or email info@savethedatemagazine.co.uk Published six times a year. All rights reserved. Copyright 2012 Save the Date magazine. Reproduction of this magazine in whole or part without permission is strictly forbidden. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note Save the Date do not accept responsibility for inaccuracies how so ever caused. No liability can be accepted for illustrations, advertising materials, artwork or photographs while in transmission. All prices are correct at time of going to print but subject to change.

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Tom is a lifestyle and wedding photographer to the stylish. www.tomhandbury.co.uk

Emma is a travel writer and editor of The Honeymoon Project. www.thehoneymoonproject.com Gemma is Creative Director at The Wedding of my Dreams; an online boutique offering a unique range of wedding table and venue decorations.

Chloe writes top UK crafty wedding blog and runs craft workshops in the East Midlands. www.adorebychloe.co.uk

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James is currently wedding hairdresser of the year 2012. He is one ofthe UK’s most in demand International bridal hair stylists. www.jameswhitehair.com

As I write this note, the snow outside is pretty deep and the heater is on full. I was at a wedding at the weekend during which the snow literally fell from the sky. Great for the lovely setting and wintry backdrop - not so great when the band can’t make it. It made me realise that when planning a winter wedding, contingencies must always be in place; better safe than sorry! Anyway, we’re headed towards the spring now and most importantly, our event on 22nd April, taking place in Nottingham. If you haven’t already done so, you can get your tickets here - www.savethedateevent.co.uk. It is going to be amazing, we can’t wait. And this issue of the magazine has had one hell of a facelift. What do you think? We LOVE it and hope you do too. Don’t forget, the next magazine is due out in May but don’t be a stranger until then, visit our site www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk for regular blogs and wedding gossip. You can also follow us on twitter @ savethedatemag and ‘like’ us on Facebook, just search for Save the Date Magazine. Until then, happy wedding planning, Lydia Burrows Save the Date Magazine Tel: 0115 9677 373 40 Broadgate, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2FW

Rachael Connerton combines creativity and style with infectious enthusiasm to create beautiful wedding photography. www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk

www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk Partners: Abbi Brown & Lydia Burrows

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*Dare to release a dose of nostalgic retro on your big day. Here are some ideas to inspire you....

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The great thing about retro is it never goes out of fashion

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Get the retro look

By Gemma owner of ‘The Wedding of my Dreams’ Splashes of bold colour, plenty of polka dots and lots of vibrancy will create the retro look. Going for this style of wedding you’ll immediately create a relaxed party atmosphere for your guests to enjoy.

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SWEET PETIT

Exploring how to bring your wedding to life with a splash of retro, by Gemma Morgan, owner of Wedding of my Dreams.

Set up a sweetie buffet. Fill glass jars with retro sweets and let your guests enjoy helping themselves to pick n mix after desert. Watch the adults turn back into kids as they scoop sweets into their striped sweetie bags. Great if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having kids at your wedding. Add finishing touches to your sweetie buffet by using personalised labels on the jars and hang paper pom poms over head.

Sweet Labels www.sweetestpear.co.uk Photography www.toastofleeds.co.uk Cakes: Off the Cuff cakes (no website) Paper Poms, Kelloggs milk bottle, Popcorn buckets www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk Tray of popcorn: www.iceangels.co.uk Save The Date | Issue Twelve

Go Dotty Polka dot bunting looks fab and adds immediate impact. Drape it around the garden or throughout the marquee.

centre of attention For table centres collect old milk bottles or jam jars, tie ribbon around them and fill with flowers or get your hands on some of these retro Kellogg’s milk bottles.

Continue the polka dot theme and use bright spotty or striped material as table runners to bring a splash of colour to the guest tables. Add red polka dot tape to jazz up your favour boxes and menu cards. Or you could give each guest an individual jam favour.

Don’t stop at sweets You don’t have to stop at sweets; popcorn makes a great retro snack too. Add cinema style buckets of popcorn on your sweetie table or hire the wonderful Ice Angels to serve mini trays of popcorn or ice cream to your guests. Think interval time at the theatre. Serve drinks with bright coloured or striped straws, and serve your guests your signature cocktail... for example, Caroline’s Cosmopolitans and Mark’s Martinis!

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BEAUTIFUL & BESPOKE WEDDING FILMS www.enterthetreehouse.com

contact@enterthetreehouse.com Call Natasha on: 07752150170

With over 15 years experience, Ben can offer something for every musical taste and budget. A sophisticated and tailor made approach to designing the soundtrack to your special day. Ben offers everything from subtle acoustic background music during the wedding ceremony to an evening disco and live sets that are guaranteed to get the party going with lighting included. Just Ben really is a one stop shop for all your musical needs.

Call 07970 727268 or email ben@justben.co.uk to have a chat about what you're looking for. www.justben.co.uk Full Public Liability Insurance. CRB Checked and all equipment is PAT Tested. So if I blow up, your covered (in me)

When Sally Ann met... Capturing the honesty of a true romance, where no one gets to miss the special day

Sally Ann, joint founder of the amazing Hummingbird Cards (fabulous wedding stationery) married her Dan on 10th September 2011 at a beautiful church in Appleby Magna, Derbyshire before holding a Garden Party style reception in the grounds of her gorgeous home. Here’s Sally Ann to tell us some more: “Our church is a very special place, that’s close to my heart and holds some lovely treasured memories for me with my grandparents; it’s also where my Mum and Dad got married.

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We had our reception at home! We wanted something very personal and so a ‘Garden Party’ style wedding seemed perfect, we just had to keep our fingers crossed for some sun. I also dreamt of having an old fete style tent or marquee. We wanted to have a really relaxed style reception, with all my vintage touches, where friends and family could just chill, like a Sunday afternoon tea party. It took ages to find the perfect tent, which was the right size and had the look, but we eventually found one and it was adorable. The theme just had to be a Vintage Style Garden Party! We’d decided on the old style tent and then we thought it would be lovely for the little ones to have their own tent too to play in, so we found a little old fishing tent that was just perfect for them!

I designed the invites with lots of elements that were personal to us, trees creating a heart shape, our initials subtly linked and carved into a tree trunk, bunting, tea cups ad teapots stacked – very Alice in Wonderland and of course little Hummingbird Birds. I really wanted lots of vintage porcelain tea cups and cake stands for the tables so a year before the big day Dan and I started to hunt out and collect. We went everywhere from Newark antiques fair, car boot sales, charity and junk shops. We had so much fun, and now I’m addicted to collecting. If anyone wants to rent some beautiful china – we have loads!!! The tables were covered with old hand embroidered table cloths, everyone had a vintage teacup, and table linen was rolled Save The Date | Issue Twelve

Top tip: Create an invitation which is personal to the two of you. Try to make a statement and allow this to carry through right up until the day itself.

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and tied with a mini luggage style label as a place setting that I added calligraphy to, with a stem of lavender. The table names were all our grandparents’ names as none of them were there to share the day. The marquee was hung with Hummingbird bunting of course and lots of old bauble fairy lights! We had a table plan tree which turned into a memory tree at night, and when we came home from our honeymoon it was lovely to read everyone’s messages. We also had old fashioned sweetie jars filled with sweets and lollies for all the kids, but I must say I do remember seeing quite a few adults with sherbet lollies too! They were in our wooden summer house that we turned into a little bar at night. We work with a beautiful wedding dress boutique in Ashby-de-la-Zouch called La Maree. I’d seen the picture in her boutique and just loved it, never knowing that I would eventually be able to try it on. It was so beautiful. So my first and last stop was there. I went with my Mum to try a few, and lovely Sanj had got the dress in for me! I did try on a few but I just knew that dress and I were destined to walk up the aisle together! It had a vintage feel; a stunning back for when

you’re stood in church and the open work lace was just so unusual. We designed our own invites and had them laser cut. I just love manila paper so they were kept very simple in ivory and manila card. I also made the little bridesmaid dresses. There’s a great fabric stall that sells lots of beautiful Indian silks in the Nottingham market and I found just the perfect blush shade raw silk there. Mum made our cake and iced it and I made the sugar roses that decorated it. We took our dog Charlie to church! Ok so this may sound completely crazy, but he’s our little chap and there’s no way he was missing out on a party! We had a strings trio play live in the church - I’d always loved Phoebe’s wedding in Friends so Dad & I walked down the aisle to Here There and Everywhere. I have a little Figaro vintage style car and even though we had booked some beautiful old vintage jags to take us all to church in Dan and I just wanted to leave church together, with Charlie. Friends tied white painted coke cans to the back and we made our way home with the top down laughing through the country lanes! Save The Date | Issue Twelve

“When we came home from our honeymoon it was lovely to read everyone’s messages.”

I would like to thank everyone that helped us! Especially Emily, who works with us in the Studio. The days before the wedding I was running around madly trying to get things organised and she just kept it all together! What a star! Also, friends and family who all came to help decorate the marquee and all the wonderful people we met along the way who supplied us something special for our big day. Our dream team: HT Headwear – Helena for my vintage hair decoration La Maree – Sanj for my Wedding Dress Jimmy Choo for my shoes Quorn Outfitters for the guys suits – Dan wore Paul Smith though! Mudford Marquees Gill Taylor Photography Jayne Mansfield – Fine Cuisine/Catering Colin’s Vintage Jags Black & Blossom – for Bouquet and buttonholes Tom Wardle – Live Music at night Love My Strings All images by www.gilltaylor.co.uk Save The Date | Issue Twelve

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So, Karen how would you sum up Darby & Joan in five words? Vintage; inspiring; creative; visual; accommodating. The fifth doesn’t sound like a particularly interesting noun, but it is an important element of who we are. What do you love about running a lovely business like Darby & Joan? I could go on and on! I love that it fits around my family; I love that I have created something; I love that I can be creative; I love that I am good at what I do and am really proud of what I have achieved; I love that couples see the passion and love of what Darby & Joan offers and ask us to help in one of the biggest days of their lives, that is a real privilege; I love that I have met so many inspiring, interesting and supportive people; I love the anticipation of how we will grow and develop. What were you doing before you set up the business? I worked in law for a fair few years then we had a family, my boys are now five

and seven. I have always collected lots of frivolous, beautiful things: old holiday postcards; bits of lace; old buttons; vintage scraps of fabric; old photo frames; and of course the cupboards were groaning with the weight of my vintage china collection. Darby & Joan as an idea had been bubbling away for a while before I had the Save The Date | Issue Twelve

courage to invest an enormous amount of time, love, funds & a fair few sleepless nights into being a business owner. Officially the leap was taken in 2010. I started the company because I felt confident there was space in the market for what I had to offer and that I would be able to do a “really, really good job”.

What kind of person do you think you have to be to run a business like Darby & Joan? I have learnt so much over the past couple of years, made mistakes along the way and I have developed more than I thought I could. This all sounds like a cliché, but yet so true. The most important thing is to have a passion and love what you do because this will show. You can’t make a success of your own business, whatever that may be, without putting your heart into it. What do you feel Darby & Joan can bring to a wedding to make it extra special? We take great pride in offering a personal, intimate and bespoke service. We don’t offer a package as such, preferring instead to work alongside clients’ to offer a bespoke service so we can tailor it to fit their needs. We only accept one booking per weekend so that we can give each couple the best use of our time & the full choice of our vintage pieces. Finally, talk us through the name Darby & Joan.... Darby and Joan is a proverbial phrase for a happily married couple content to live a quiet shared life. Clubs for senior citizens are often called Darby and Joan clubs (the first official club was founded in 1942) and I loved that The Reader’s Encyclopedia mentions the “loving, old-fashioned and virtuous” qualities of Darby and Joan. I live in Derby, so it was a nice play on words too. I chose it because we are a vintage hire and styling company, so I wanted a name to reflect our love of the past, yet offer us longevity.

To get in touch: www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk karen@darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk 07976 409 518

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When Diane Ansell stepped through the doors of Stoke Hall 12 years ago, it took a matter of seconds for her to decide that she was going to live there. “When I walked in, it just felt like coming home.” Now, a decade on, Diane is hoping that the Grade II-listed house will continue to cast its spell on many more people who step inside. Not that she is looking at selling it - instead, she wants couples to feel that it is the perfect place to hold and celebrate their wedding. Stoke Hall, which was built by the powerful Smith banking family in 1812, is Nottinghamshire’s newest civil wedding venue. Owners, Diane and Bryan had lived in homes around the world before returning to Nottinghamshire and when they bought Stoke Hall it was in a poor state. Interior walls were collapsing and ceilings were about to fall in. Mindful of its incredible history and determined to restore the hall to its former glory – while making little changes that would make Stoke Hall the perfect place for large celebrations - Diane and Bryan employed a skilled team

When I walked in, it just felt like coming home. of local craftsmen to help them achieve their vision. Outside, the Hall stands in open countryside, a mile outside the village of East Stoke and on the banks of the River Trent. Its landscaped grounds boast two redwood trees and an ancient sweet chestnut tree, but the jewel in its crown is its Secret Garden. Stoke Hall hosted its first wedding last year and more are scheduled for 2012. Couples can be married in any of the Hall’s Save The Date | Issue Twelve

four licensed rooms and they are all used afterwards for guests to relax in and enjoy themselves. A couple could get married on the stairs and have drinks and canapés in the Old Library, for instance, while guests are free to move around the house, settling in one of the rooms or wandering into the gardens for photographs. Diane and Bryan are currently investing in new facilities in the shape of a marquee and entertainment venue in the Carriage Court. “Our aim is to offer as wide a choice as possible in every aspect of a couple’s wedding here, and be as flexible as possible with every part of the arrangements,” Diane said. “I personally meet each couple to show them around and spend time with them to make sure I discover what is really important to them and how we can make their dreams come true. From then on, it will always be me that they are dealing with.” For more information visit www.stokehallweddings.com

Buying your wedding dress should be a memorable, fulfilling and enjoyable experience, from your first visit to the final fitting. With this in mind, award winning designer Elaina joined forces with Justine to expand her established bespoke bridal service, Baroque Couture. They opened The Dressing Room right next door, on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 2009. Their personal, expert service will help you to select the perfect gown and accessories for your most cherished day. The boutiques are ideally situated in Draycott Village, just off junction 25 of the M1, in easy travelling distance of Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. With over 20 years experience in the bridal industry, Baroque Couture offers a very special one to one design service, working closely with the bride to bring her dreams to life. This bespoke service ensures that the bride has a unique gown, tailored to her individual measurements and hand crafted by Elaina. Corsetry is

a speciality and her passion for accessories extends to a fabulous range of lingerie, headpieces, wraps and veils, all of which are created specifically for you. For the fashion forward bride, The Dressing Room boutique offers the cream of British designers, in a relaxed, contemporary environment, stocking fabulous collections from Ritva Westenius, Augusta Jones and Charlotte Balbier. To complete your dream outfit they have a glamorous selection of accessories including vintage inspired shoes by Rachel Simpson. Bridesmaids are catered for with a stunning array of dresses by Amanda Wyatt. Whether your desire is a top name designer gown or a unique creation, give Elaina and Justine a call on 01332 873320, your perfect wedding dress is a phone call away!

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• Over 80 wedding suppliers and inspiration for your big day • Themed zones from ‘The Blokes Corner’ to ‘The Style Lounge’ • Catwalk Shows

• Interactive Seminars including the 2012 hairdresser of the year! • Fantastic Entertainment • DIY Workshops

You are invited to... Lovingly handmade wedding stationery by Whesthill From the idyllic setting of the Peak District, mother and daughter team combine to create the most beautiful wedding stationery designs.

The designs speak for themselves; stylish, elegant and most of all tailored to your exact needs. Just gorgeous. Get in touch with Whesthill:

With a truly personal approach, you can be assured of a seamless and highly professional service from concept to completion. Images by www.tomhandbury.co.uk

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Natural.Emotive.Timeless. Purist Documentary Wedding Photography by the winner of the East Midlands Region of the 2012 Wedding Industry Awards, The WPJA’s “UK Wedding Photojournalist of the Year 2009” and member of the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers.

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I love that wedding crafting involves so many different types of DIY projects.This month one of my favourite makes are these rustic wooden signs, to decorate and direct your guests around your venue! Lovely Adore friend and talented wedding photographer Lucy Greenhill (www.lucygphotography.co.uk) shows us how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done.... Chloe x Save The Date | Issue Twelve

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A piece of wood (cut to size) White, grey and black paint Fine paint brush Pencil

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Give your piece of wood a good coating of white paint, leaving some of the grain to show through if you want an aged, rustic effect

Step 2

Design your lettering (and arrow if desired) in Word, enlarging your font to fit your sign appropriately and print out (the font used in the pictures is Goudy Old Style)

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On the back of your print out scribble around the letters….

Step 4

Turn over the page and tape it to your wood in position. Now with a pen or sharp pencil trace around each letter, pressing fairly hard to transfer the outline to your wood! 7

Step 5

Remove the paper to reveal your pencil outline then with a fine paintbrush fill in the letters with black paint

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Once the letters have dried you can add finishing details like painting a thin layer of grey paint around the edges of the sign and drilling two holes for your string or ribbon

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Once completely dry, paint with a layer of clear varnish to protect the sign from the rain! Once you’ve mastered one, try mixing it up with different coloured paints, wooden shapes and sayings to suit your wedding. Good luck!

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FlowerPower

Tineke Floral Designs

When it comes to flowers, Kerry at Tineke is one step ahead. She has the ability to transform your imagination into a reality. Here’s a case study to prove just that .... Bride and Groom Rebecca and Grahame The Brief: • Diamonds and Pearls with an explosion of glamour • Natural colours, nothing too staged or perfect • Crisp with accents of smoky grey’s to fit with the shade of the bridesmaid’s dresses

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• Feminine, romantic • Flowers to include diamonds from my great grandma’s vintage brooch The outcome: ALL the above and more! We provided fabulous statement pieces with glamour written all over them. The tables were described by the guests as classically glamorous with a stylish twist! Photos by Jon Rouston Photography

Hen Haven

Your search for a unique hen experience just got a lot easier....

UK based hen weekends are making a big comeback. Sun, sea and sangria are obviously appealing however staying in this country can offer a great multitude of experiences. Take www.acaciacottages.co.uk. Their beautifully appointed cottages offer an idyllic setting for your girly weekend away. With packages to suit all different budgets and tastes, you can organise for a cocktail flarer to entertain you and your girls, enjoy a spa day nearby, have a chef come in and cook for you all or just spend your time drinking wine and playing silly games! Whatever you prefer, Acacia

Cottages know how to deliver. Or, are you a creative kind of girl who would love nothing more than getting your nearest and dearest together for an arty day of fun? Debbie Bryan Studios in Nottingham offer design room parties, giving you a creative way to celebrate your hen party. From £27 per person, you will get personal invitations for your party, all materials for your DIY project, tea and homemade cakes. You can then get together, have a laugh and make something which you can keep and treasure. What a perfect memento.

To have a look at workshop listings visit http://www.debbiebryan.co.uk/Workshops If you’re planning a DIY wedding, these workshops can also be incorporated into your big day! Debbie Bryan Studio & Shop 18 St Mary’s Gate, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1PF T: 0115 9507776 w: www.debbiebryan.co.uk www.acaciacottages.co.uk

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We specialise in small, sophisticated weddings with an emphasis on providing you with unparalleled quality and choice amidst inspiring surroundings. The house is charming, warm and welcoming and as far removed from a large commercial wedding venue as can be imagined. Whether you choose to be married in winter or summer, Langley Priory is the ideal venue for the discerning couple.

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Come along to to our Wedding fayrefayre on Sunday 12th June 2011 from11am 11am--to 4pm Come along toour our Wedding on 2nd October, 11am 4pm Come along Wedding Fayre onSunday Sunday 22nd April, 4pm For more information please call 07590 818045 or alternatively email enquiries@thrumptonhall.com www.thrumptonhall.com

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Stancliffe Hall

The Perfect Rural Oasis Stancliffe Hall, nestled in the Peak District of Derbyshire is a new venue with serious WOW factor. Newlyweds Dan and Polly experienced this stunning venue for themselves on their fabulous wedding day last December. Here, the lovely couple tell us what made them fall in love with the magical Stancliffe Hall: Images by www.angelicphoto.co.uk and edited by www.leighmcara.co.uk Save The Date | Issue Twelve

“We got engaged in New York at Easter 2011 and decided that we wanted to get married in the same year. The search for a venue was a tiring process. We both love Derbyshire, so decided to look there. Our venue had to have a lovely room for the civil ceremony, rooms for our guests to stay overnight and it also had to be grand but cosy. We looked for many weeks, we had almost given up hope, when we found a link on a website. We had found Stancliffe Hall. From the minute we drove down the tree lined drive, we knew it was the perfect venue for us. Our meeting with the wedding planner was a huge success and the more we saw, the more excited we became. We decided there and then that we had found the perfect place for our wedding. We decided that we wanted to get married on New Year’s Eve and wanted to combine our special day with a huge party with all our friends and family. Choosing our florist, photographer hair and makeup people were easy. Tineke Floral Designs provided a service which was faultless. Kerry’s knowledge of flowers and arrangements was amazing. The Angelic Group photographers (www.angelicphoto. co.uk) were again fabulous. They took pictures throughout the whole day and night without being intrusive. Our photos have been edited by Dan’s best man Leigh Mcara (www.leighmcara.co.uk). Hair was taken care

of for bride and all bridesmaids by Sheryl at Lee Holmes Salon and makeup by Ali Gun (www.makeupbyali.co.uk). The day was perfect. The candle lit civil ceremony in the 1816 room was magical. The champagne cocktail reception in the Stone Court made the Hall come alive. Our wedding breakfast was a sit down meal. We had chicken liver parfait with ginger brioche to start with, followed by Beef, chips, winter coleslaw and a rocket and parmesan salad. The joints of beef were placed on the table and certain guests had been chosen to carve for the table. With aprons and chefs hats on, the fun commenced! Our caterers, Food for Thought (www.firstclasscaterer.co.uk), listened to our every request and produced a menu that was out of this world. We had so many compliments regarding the food. It was First Class. Later on, our evening guests joined us along with our photo booth (www.pictureblast.

“From the minute we drove down the tree lined drive, we knew it was the perfect venue for us” co.uk) and DJ. The queue for the photo booth was huge. The pictures are hysterical, especially as the night goes on! Stancliffe Hall were amazing throughout the whole process of planning our wedding but they exceeded themselves on the day. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. Deborah, Shelia and Sally-Ann were on hand at all times to make the day pass without a hitch. Dawn Spendlove was also a huge help in this process. Every single detail was catered for from finding my shoes, calming my dad, keeping the champagne flowing and ensuring each guest felt special and welcome. This was made even more special when Deborah’s daughter Victoria and partner Brian helped in the evening with the bar and car parking. It made our wedding into a real family event. As the clock struck midnight and we toasted the New Year, we looked around and saw a sea of smiling faces. From our family to all our friends, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect way to start 2012”. www.stancliffehall.co.uk Whitworth Road Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2HJ 01629 736956

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Stunning venue showcases half a million pound redevelopment

The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club is a hidden gem, the perfect venue for your wedding day. Nestled in 300 acres of beautiful countryside between Gamston and Radcliffe on Trent this venue needs to be discovered by any couple looking for their dream day. With a private driveway leading up to the bridal entrance you will be greeted by the professional wedding team and lead through to your guests enjoying champagne on the balcony overlooking the stunning views.

For more information or to book a viewing please contact our Events Manager Carla on 0115 9333344 ext.224 or e-mail events@thenottinghamshire.com The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club, perfection to a tee. www.thenottinghamshire.com

The Executive Chef will work with you to create your perfect culinary package and our Events Manager will ensure the day exceeds all your expectations, leaving you to enjoy the wedding of a lifetime. The venue has undergone an amazing redevelopment which will be showcased at a wedding fayre on Sunday 1st April 11am-3pm, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this opportunity to discover The Nottinghamshire for yourself.

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This venue needs to be discovered by any couple planning their dream day!

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nottingham conference centre get’s a £90 million facelift

Home to ‘The Wedding Event with a Difference’ on 22nd April!

Following a £90 million investment, this stunning venue has been lovingly restored to its former glory, offering an unrivalled setting as your wedding venue.

With space for up to 200 guests, the contemporary surroundings mixed with the ornate exterior and stunning architecture is the perfect combination for a beautiful big day.

Home to the spring wedding event with a difference on 22nd April, this Grade II listed building, nestled in the city centre of Nottingham, offers the ideal setting for weddings.

Get in touch to discuss your wedding plans:

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0115 848 8000 enquiries@nottinghamconferencecentre.co.uk nottinghamconferencecentre.co.uk/weddings

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Mimi Toko Duffield “Experience the Difference” Situated in the elegant surrounds of Duffield, Mimi Toko has to be the first choice for the pending bride to be. As an established business we have helped thousands of brides choose the perfect gown to complement their individuality and taste. Assisting with fabric choice, colours and style decisions our range of exquisite Wedding Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses and Accessories are priced to suit budgets from £1000. The relaxed atmosphere of our luxury boutique is home to a collection of over seventy hand-picked gowns from top British and International designers including Ian Stuart, Suzanne Neville, Enzoani, Martina Liana, Essense of Australia and Benjamin Roberts. Our approachable, friendly and experienced staff will offer you a dedicated service that starts on your very first visit and continues right the way through to your wedding day. We will keep you informed every step of the way and do our utmost to ensure that you see the same person on every visit. For an experience that is as special and individual as you are visit Mimi Toko, Duffield.

Contact details: 1 Tamworth Street, Duffield, Derbyshire. DE56 4ER T: 01332 842332 E: bride@mimitoko.co.uk www.mimitoko.co.uk Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Bespoke Brides bringing couture back in Derbyshire

Timeless Couture is a bespoke British bridal house specialising in vintage inspired wedding dresses, corsets and jewellery. Bringing over 15 years of combined experience, fashion designers Astra and Rachel work seamlessly together to create each and every clients dream wedding dress. With their amazing knowledge of styling and their enviable creativity, the service they provide is truly second to none. Within their lovely relaxed boutique, join the girls for afternoon tea in a private one to one appointment for an informal chat about your dream wedding dress. Then sit back and watch in amazement as they inspire you with their creativity turning your dreams into reality. Timeless dresses are all made in the finest quality silks and laces, they have a distinct handwriting and a fresh and innovative take on vintage. Echoing past eras and combining modern design details for the bride of today….. It’s all about you, your wedding and your style!

Echoing past eras and combining modern design details

Timeless create your complete ‘look’ by designing bespoke underwear and jewellery pieces complimenting your wedding dress. They also extend their couture service to mother of the brides and bridesmaids who are also looking for something a little bit different. Stockists of the most delicious Rachel Simpson shoes, Timeless were delighted when asked to feature in her most recent photo shoot with the incredibly talented vintage photographer Emma Case. Timeless are in LOVE with the inspirational image which capture the timeless design style perfectly. Timeless Dress + Rachel Simpson shoes = match made in heaven. Looking for a wedding dress that is truly personal to you? Contact the girls at timeless today to book your initial design appointment. Come and be inspired ….. www.timelesscouture.co.uk T: 01629 825 974 With special thanks to: Rachel Simpson Shoes, Emma Case Photography

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past masters Simplicity and beauty combine to create fairytale gowns. Here, we bring you brand new designs by the talented Rose Robinson (www.roserobinsonbridal.co.uk) Photography by India Hobson www.indiahobsonweddings.co.uk Hair & make up by Nina Robinson www.ninafayrobinson.tumblr.com Modelled by Skye Victoria Styled by Sabina Emrit www.access-fashion.com Location - Stanford Hall www.stanfordhall.co.uk

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Bringing a touch of chic, vintage glamour to your Wedding Day. Specialists in hiring out beautiful vintage bone china, cutlery and table accessories for the perfect wedding breakfast.

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Add finishing touches of afternoon tea, a sweet table, tea cocktails, outdoor games and even a vintage ice-cream tricycle.

www.vintageenglish.co.uk 07717 706 213 | hello@vintageenglish.co.uk

Q&A

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Searching for your dream dress? Just engaged and no idea where to start looking? Here, we catch up with Lorraine from Lori G Bridal Studio who knows more than her fair share of what to look for when choosing ‘the one’: Lorraine, how long have you been in the bridal industry? I first got involved in bridal purely by chance, whilst in my final year of my Fashion Degree at Nottingham Trent University when I entered a bridal competition, simply for the prize money. I didn’t win but I was asked to attend an interview for a junior designer position at what was at the time, the biggest bridal company in wholesale and retail in the UK. I got the job! I felt like the luckiest student in the world, I had a job as a designer, before I’d even finished my degree. So that was the start.....once you get into bridal, you never want to leave.

What do you feel makes Lori G Bridal such a success? We love what we do. We are a small team and we get to meet ladies at one of the most exciting times of their lives. My sister and I love being involved in helping brides create their perfect look. We have the experience to be honest and true with expectations. Our ethos is service, service, service - when you become a Lori G Bride we want to look after you right up until your wedding day. We want the same for our brides as they do - to create a fabulous look for their perfect day. Which Bridal Designers do you stock? We feel very lucky to work with some great designers. We stock: ‘Alan Hannah’ - innovative silk gowns designed and still made in England. ‘Lyn Ashworth’ - beautiful classic romantic silk gowns, designed and still made in Save The Date | Issue Twelve

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England too. These gowns are so romantic they take your breath away. ‘Linea Raffaelli’ - European design, very different, they have their own unique expression of style, originality and quality. ‘Allure Couture’ - The construction of these gowns is fabulous, maximum support and structure creating a beautiful figure, at competitive prices ‘Nicki Flynn’ & ‘True Bride’ - Brighton designer, great designs, lots of looks, great prices. What tips would you give to brides to be out there who are searching for their perfect dress? Try lots of different shapes and don’t be afraid to try something different, something you may never have seen yourself in when dreaming of your perfect dress. Give yourself plenty of time. It’s never too early to start looking, the more time you have the less stressful it is.

It’s not an impulse buy. Shortlist your favourites, walk away, and re-visit with fresh eyes. What do you love about running Lori G? You never know who is going to walk through your door and become a part of your life for the next 12 or 18 months. Lots of brides keep in touch, when they get their photos, when babies arrive … There is no better feeling than helping someone create the perfect look and being a key part of their fabulous day. To get in touch with Lorraine and the team at Lori G Bridal Studio: www.lorigbridal.co.uk 125 Blenheim Drive Derby DE22 2LF 01332 550573

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The most stunning of gowns from Lusan Mandongus, Ritva Westenius, Geisha Designs, Maria Karin, GEMY Couture, Eternity Bride and Art Couture. We want to make choosing your gown one of your most cherished memories.

Contact details: Grace Couture 44 Abbey Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 5NF Telephone: 0115 981 1821 www.gracecouture.co.uk

The Priest House Hotel

The perfect wedding venue Peaceful woodland, original watermills, tall weeping willows, all accompanied by the gently rolling River Trent. The Priest House Hotel stands proudly in some of Derbyshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most idyllic countryside. This is the perfect venue for your wedding in a stunning setting with a license to hold Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships. Offering fine food, excellent wines and wonderful surroundings, here you will find everything you need to make your wedding day unforgettable. We will be delighted to help plan your special day. Please call for more information or to book a tour. 01332 810649 handpickedhotels.co.uk The Priest House Hotel, Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RR

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Little Good Harbour

A slice of paradise by travel writer, Emma Gibbs of honeymoon blog, www. thehoneymoonproject.com

PARADISE FOUND Hankering for a bit of beachside bliss? Here are four of my favourite choices for honeymooners:

Maroma Resort & Spa, Mexico Situated on arguably the most beautiful stretch of sand in the Riviera Maya, Maroma is the epitome of sophisticated, but unstuffy, beach luxury. For the ultimate honeymoon experience, book a private dinner on the beach. From £398 a night. Editors Note – This was my honeymoon hotel – amazing!

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Akyra Chura

The Scarlet, Cornwall With to-die-for sea views from every room, an incredible spa, and hot tubs overlooking the Atlantic, The Scarlet has proved that you don’t have to go abroad for beachside glamour. From £190 a night.

Akyra Chura Samui, Thailand Situated at the quiet end of Koh Samui’s liveliest beach, akyra combines fabulous views and stylish surroundings with prices that are almost too good to be true. From £62 a night.

Maroma Resort

Little Good Harbour, Barbados This intimate hotel oozes laidback Caribbean charm; rooms are set among lush gardens, just steps from the beach, and the waterside restaurant serves up fresh-from-the-market fish for dinner. From £252 a night.

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Exclusive oﬀer for Save the Date readers! Book your honeymoon with Kuoni Nottingham before 31 May 2012 and we will credit your Kuoni Gift List with £100 when you mention Save the Date magazine.

Did you propose this leap year? Congratulations on your engagement! There’s a lot to plan in preparation for the big day but one choice is simple. Kuoni has been voted the Best Honeymoon Company and our Personal Travel Experts at Kuoni Nott ingham are ready to craft your perfect honeymoon while you relax with a complimentary glass of Champagne. Since 1906, Kuoni has been travelling the world with a sense of adventure and today our expertise and knowledge span an amazing 88 countries. You could book a blissful holiday to the Maldives and spot psychedelic ﬁ sh darting through the lagoon from your overwater villa; listen to an inspiring guide describe Chile during a private tour in South America; or help save Pink Dolphins during a volunteering holiday along the Amazon River. Our Personal Travel Experts at Kuoni Nott ingham are well-known for their excellent service, taking the time to listen to your

ideas and travel dreams. Our friendly team will ensure every holiday you book with us is special and, because of this, we have won awards including the World’s Leading Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards for 11 years in a row and have been named a top Recommended Provider by Which? consumer magazine. You can also plan an amazing overseas wedding inside our stylish Kuoni Nott ingham store. You can choose to say your vows on a stunning beach such as Sri Lanka or plan a more unique ceremony, such as climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia to say your vows at the top! And once you’ve booked your honeymoon or wedding, take advantage of our free online Kuoni Gift List, allowing your guests to contribute to your special occasion. For those major moments in your life, you can rely on Kuoni to make them memorable.

Our awards include Best Honeymoon Provider at Perfect Wedding magazine’s 2011 awards.

Visit Kuoni Nottingham, 44 Bridlesmith Gate, NG1 2GQ or call us on 0115 947 0074

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Directory Listings BRIDAL Baroque Brides t: 07801 694934 e:elainabaroque@yahoo.co.uk www.baroquebrides.co.uk Couture Bridal Designs Ltd t: 0115 9414179 www.couturebridaldesignsltd.co.uk Studios 8 & 9, Fashion Design Studios, 69-73 Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 3BB Grace Couture t: 0115 981 1821 e: bridal@gracecouture.co.uk www.gracecouture.co.uk 44 Abbey Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5NF Jackie Thompson Couture t: 01332 874969 e: Jackie@jackiethompsoncouture.co.uk www.jackiethompsoncouture.co.uk 7 Burlington Close, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3UB Lori G Bridal Studio t: 01332 550573 e: info@lorigbridalstudio.co.uk www.lorigbridal.co.uk 125 Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LF Mimi Toko Bridal Boutique t: 01332 842332 e: bride@mimitoko.co.uk www.mimitoko.co.uk 1 Tamworth Street, Duffield, Derbyshire,DE56 4ER Rose Robinson Bridal Wear Designer t: 07411 077999 e: rose.robinson@gmail.com www.roserobinsonbridal.co.uk The Dressing Room Bridal t: 01332 873320 e: info@bridalwearderby.co.uk www.thedressingroombridal.co.uk 36 Station Road, Draycott, Derbyshire DE72 3QB Timeless Couture t: 01629 825974 e: info@timelesscouture.co.uk www.timelesscouture.co.uk 17C west end, Wirksworth Derbyshire, DE4 4EG

The Wedding Room t: 07989 594703 e: info@theweddingroomnottingham.co.uk www.theweddingroomnottingham.co.uk 318 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5EG

CAKES Bluebell Bakery t: 0115 841 4327 e:hello@bluebellbakery.co.uk www.bluebellbakery.co.uk Cakey Wakey t: 0115 9611277 m: 07737 137944 e: cakeywakey@me.com www.cakey-wakey.co.uk Cameo Cupcakes t: 01332 205 504 e: michelle@cameocupcakes.co.uk www.cameocupcakes.co.uk 9 Theatre Walk, Eagle Centre, Derby DE1 2NG Delish (Cake pops) t: 07875 330645 e: yes@wearedelish.com www.wearedelish.com Eggleston Cakes & Flowers t: 01509 236692 /Â 07983 069076 e: info@egglestoncakesandflowers.co.uk www.egglestoncakesandflowers.co.uk

CATERING Chilli Pepper Events t: 079 73 684 251 e: chillipepperevents@hotmail.co.uk www.chillipepperevents.co.uk The Fiona Herbert Catering Company Ltd t: 01636 812434 e: eventsteam@fionaherbertcatering.co.uk www.fionaherbertcatering.co.uk

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ENTERTAINMENT Ark Angel t: 01636 814084 m: 07977 226110 e: info@arkangel.uk.com www.arkangel.uk.com Bliss Wedding DJ t: 01332 519710 m: 07798 711090 e: info@blissweddingdj.com www.blissweddingdj.com Just Ben t: 07970 727268 e: ben@justben.co.uk www.justben.co.uk Richie Muir t: 07966363930 e: richie@richiemuir.com www.richiemuir.com

FLORIST Floraldeco t: 07980 569808 e: floraldeco@googlemail.com www.floraldeco.co.uk Tineke Floral Designs t: 01623 464 371 t: 01629 629 371 e: kerry@tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk www.tinekedelivered.co.uk The Blossom Tree t: 01332 864200 e: bloom@theblossomtree.co.uk www.theblossomtree.co.uk Williams Yard, Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JR The Greenery t: 01332 832 500 www.thegreenery.uk.com 17 Town Street, Duffield, Derby DE56 4EH Zinc Floral Design t: 0115 958 5775 / 07780 688 255 e: sales@zincfloraldesign.co.uk www.zincfloraldesign.co.uk

HAIR & BEAUTY Alana Make Up & Beauty t: 07515 401 332 www.alanamakeupandbeauty.co.uk James White Hair t: 07932 086 189 e: info@jameswhitehair.co.uk www.jameswhitehair.co.uk Jarah Hair & Day Spa t: 01332 369900 e: info@jarah.co.uk www.jarah.co.uk 25A St James Chambers/Halls St James Street, Derby DE1 1QZ Laura Harrison t: 07531 384695 e: info@lauraharrisonmakeup.co.uk www.lauraharrisonmakeup.co.uk Make-up Artist Midlands by Emma t: 07866 453 670 e: www.makeupartistmidlands.com

JEWELLERY Stuart Thexton Jewellery t: 0115 988 1821 e stuart@stuart-thexton.com: www.stuart-thexton.com 19-21 Exchange Arcade Nottingham NG1 2DD

MARQUEES Peak Tipis t: 01335 210 349 www.peaktipis.co.uk Top Marques (UK) Ltd t: 01335 330 476 e: info@topmarquesuk.com www.topmarquesuk.com

MENSWEAR East Midlands Formal Hire t: 0115 950 8760 www.eastmidlandsformalhire.co.uk East Midlands Formal Hire 70-72 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5FD

TLC Formal Hire t: 0115 9819 660 e: joywimbledon@aol.com www.formalhirebytlc.co.uk 42a Stanhome Square, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7GF

THEMING & STYLING

PHOTOGRAPHY

Executive Linen t: 01332 694333 e: info@executivelinen.co.uk www.executivelinen.co.uk

Butterworth Photography t: 0115 8497158 www.butterworthphotography.co.uk Ian Bursill Photography t: 07881 438911 e: info@bursill.com www.bursill.com Jon Rouston Photography t: 0115 714 2137 / 07709 446071 e: jon@jonrouston.co.uk www.jonrouston.co.uk Lee Garland Photography t: 07779 662 178 e: lee@leegarlandphotography.co.uk www.leegarland.co.uk Mark Pugh Photography t: 0844 318 8960 e: customer.service@markpugh.com www.markpugh.com Mirror Imaging Photography t: 07968 159465 e: sarah@mirrorimaging.co.uk www.mirrorimaging.co.uk Natural Expressions Photography t: 01522 528810 m: 07818 436706 e: patrick@naturalexpressions.co.uk www.naturalexpressions.co.uk Oehlers Photography t. 0115 9736598 m. 07817657041 e. info@oehlersphotography.co.uk www.oehlersphotography.co.uk Rachael Connerton Photography t: 0115 9844885 e: info@rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk Red Square Photography t: 01335 360103 www.redsquaregallery.co.uk e: info@redsquaregallery.co.uk

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Darby & Joan t: 07976 409518 e: karen@darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk

Tillyboo Events t: 01332 813973 e: tillybooevents@mac.com www.tillyboo.co.uk Vintage English t: 0771 770 6213 e: hello@vintageenglish.co.uk www.vintageenglish.co.uk Whyte Weddings and Events t: 0115 9655713 / 07857 984238 e: emily@whyteweddings-uk.com www.whyteweddings-uk.com

STATIONERY Figtree Invitations t: 01332 840 247 e: weddings@figtreecreative.co.uk www.figtreeinvitations.co.uk Original Minnie Stationery t: 07773 082360 e: info@originalminnie.com www.originalminnie.com Whesthill – stylists in stationery t: 07966 622271 e: whesthill@btinternet.com www.whesthill.co.uk

TRANSPORT Dennisson Classic Cars t: 0115 9550129 e: info@dennissonclassics.co.uk www.dennissonclassics.co.uk I Do Wedding Cars t: 0115 9611277 m: 07737 137944 e: info@idoweddingcars.org www.idoweddingcars.org

67 ilovevdubweddings t: 01522 543659 m: 07852 255638 e: info@ilovevdubweddings.co.uk www.ilovevdubweddings.co.uk Lymn Luxury Vehicle Hire t: 0115 911 4401 m: 07968 698358 e: rob@lymn.co.uk www.llvh.co.uk You Can With A Camper Van t: 07532 188431 / 07969 806669 e: youcanwithacampervan@gmail.com www.youcanwithacampervan.co.uk

TRAVEL Kuoni t: 0115 947 0074 www.kuoni.co.uk 44 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ

VENUES Belvoir Castle t: 01476 871032 weddings@belvoircastle.com www.belvoircastle.com The Carriage Hall t: 0115 9375300 www.thecarriagehall.co.uk East Lodge Country House t: 01629 734474 e: info@eastlodge.com www.eastlodge.com Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EF Hartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nottingham t: 0115 9881900 e: k.shaw@hartshotel.co.uk or reception@hartshotel.co.uk www.hartsnottingham.co.uk Hodsock Priory t: 01909 591 204 www.hodsockpriory.com Hodsock Priory, Blyth, Nr Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0TY Holme Pierrepont Hall t: 0115 933 2371 e: rplb@holmepierreponthall.com www.holmepierreponthall.com Holme Pierrepont Hall, Holme Pierrepont, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2LD

Kelham House t : 01636 705266 e enquiries@kelhamhouse.co.uk www.kelhamhouse.co.uk Kelham House, Main Street, Kelham, Newark, Nottingham, NG23 5QP Stancliffe Hall t: 01629 736956 e: enquiries@stancliffehall.co.uk www.stancliffehall.co.uk Whitworth Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2HJ Trent Bridge t: 0115 982 3042 e: Trudie.warsop@nottsccc.co.uk www.trentbridge.co.uk/tietheknot Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG The Manifold Inn t: 01298 84537 e: enquiries@themanifoldinn.co.uk www.themanifoldinn.co.uk The Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel t: 01636 815 989 e: reservations@vicarageboutiquehotel.co.uk www.vicarageboutiquehotel.co.uk The Old Vicarage, Westhorpe, Southwell, Nottingham, NG25 0NB The Priest House Hotel t: 0845 072 7502 e: thepriesthouse@handpicked.co.uk www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/priest-house Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derbyshire DE74 2RR The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club t: 0115 9333344 e: events@thenottinghamshire.com www.thenottinghamshire.com Stragglethorpe, Nottingham NG12 3HB The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields t: 0115 925 7062 e: info@beestonfields.co.uk www.beestonfields.co.uk Old Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 3DD Thrumpton Hall t: 07590 818045 e: enquiries@thrumptonhall.com www.thrumptonhall.com Thrumpton, Nottinghamshire NG11 0AX

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Wedding Planners Cara Evans Wedding and Events Planning t: 07968 744546 e: mail@caraevans.com www.caraevans.com Derbyshire Event & Wedding Planners t: Julie 07727426380 or Dawn 07840812171 e: info@derbyshireweddingplanners.co.uk www. derbyshireweddingplanners.co.uk La Vie Est Un Voyage t: 01332 408 078 e: info@lavieestunvoyage.com www.lavieestunvoyage.com Veils & Vows t: 07867 693073 e: louise@veilsandvows.co.uk www.veilsandvows.co.uk Your Wedding Angel t: 07701029923 e: leahlyons@yourweddingangel.com www.yourweddingangel.com

ADDITIONAL SERVICES Strictly Hitched Wedding Websites t: 01509 881227 m:07968 698358 e: info@strictlyhitched.co.uk www.strictlyhitched.co.uk

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