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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 Nottingham’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.

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Only £5,995 for an all inclusive offer (Sunday – Thursday) See terms and conditions

Come along to an open day to remember!

www.thecarriagehall.co.uk The Carriage Hall, Station Road, Plumtree, Nottingham.

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our next scheduled dates: Sunday 21st October 2012 Saturday, 19th January 2013 Sunday, 21st April 2013

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To advertise call 01530 223 332 or email info@savethedatemagazine.co.uk Published four 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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Contributors welcome to the Autumn edition of save the date!

James White

Lee Garland Emma Gibbs

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Lee loves to tell people’s wedding stories and understands the importance of stylish photography on your wedding day.

Rachael Con

James is currently wedding hairdresser of the year 2012.

He is one ofthe UK’s most in demand International bridal hair stylists.

www.weddings.leegarland.co.uk

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

Gemma is Creative Director at The Wedding of my Dreams; an online boutique offering a unique range of wedding table and venue decorations.

Emma is a travel writer and editor of The Honeymoon Project. www.thehoneymoonproject.com

www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk

an you believe it’s October already? This year has completely whizzed past at record speed and the next time I write this note it will officially be 2013! Scary.

Anyway, I hope summer has been good for you. We’ve been busy styling photo shoots, planning the wedding event with a difference, attending rather swanky industry parties and working with fabulous local venues on getting them started in the wonderful world of weddings. Not to mention, pulling this edition of the magazine together. Phew.

This issue is a ‘Real Wedding Special’. We decided to do that because we know that’s what you, our readers want. Getting the wedding stories straight from the horse’s mouth (the horse being the bride in this case) which will hopefully inspire you in the organisation of your big day.

We’ve got lots more for you to enjoy too including our gorgeous photo shoot at Langley Priory in Diseworth, interviews with suppliers, how to create a ‘travel inspired’ wedding plus loads more.

And don’t forget, there is an extended version of this magazine online – www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk which includes lots more glorious images, gossip and things to inspire ....

Enjoy what’s left of 2012 and we’ll see you in 2013!

Lydia Burrows Save the Date Magazine Tel: 01530 223 332 East Acre, The Walnut Yard Langley Priory, Diseworth Derbyshire DE74 2QQ

Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/Save the Date Magazine Follow us on Twitter @savethedatemag

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

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A visit to the beautiful Little White Dress wedding boutique in Nottingham is an experience you will never forget. Any bride wanting the perfect wedding dress will fall in love with both the gowns and the relaxed atmosphere.

With fabulous 2013 collections, all gowns at the Little White Dress are crafted from beautiful fabrics and are expertly made by highly skilled and creative designers who, like myself, have a passion for beautiful gowns.

The boutique offers an exclusive destination range of wedding gowns as well as a brand new range of shoes and accessories; just perfect for the bride who wants to look and feel truly special on their big day.

Providing friendly, honest and experienced advice, I can help you choose your perfect designer wedding gown. I am passionate about customer service and ensure each and every bride who walks through my boutique doors is personally looked after and treated with courtesy and most of all, made to feel truly special.

My stylish boutique opened in November 2010 and, located on Trent Bridge in Nottingham, combines rustic, vintage inspired features with modern and quirky touches, providing a perfect, idyllic ambience for my brides.

I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you to the Little White Dress.

Trent House, Trent Bridge, Nottingham. NG2 5GN. Tel: 0115 9810146 www.thelittlewhitedress.co.uk

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The Perfect Place for your Wedding 4 Star Boutique Hotel & Award-Winning Restaurant Relax in the knowledge that Hart’s award–winning team have the knowledge and experience to ensure you and your guests have a truly memorable day.

Call our Wedding Coordinator for more information and to view our facilities.

Standard Hill, Park Row, Nottingham, NG16GN • tel: 0115 988 1900 • email: weddings@hartsnottingham.co.uk • www.hartsnottingham.co.uk

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e at Save the Date Magazine love a good photo shoot. Not only do we spend the day mixing with hugely talented wedding industry folk but we get to see our ideas come to life with amazing dĂŠcor, style and of course, topped off with a fabulous photographer.

The location for our shoot was the incredible wedding venue, Langley Priory. With its acres of land, meandering pathways, beautiful oak trees and the charming house as a backdrop, we couldn’t have found a more idyllic setting. The shoot was loosely styled around an old school glamour theme.

Our stylist Sharna at Ava Bunting simply transformed areas with complete creativity and flair, adding touches of elegance and glamour with hanging chandeliers from trees, beautiful vintage furniture and ornate props and accessories. The models were styled with a classic, elegant approach with soft and subtle make up tones and intricately designed hair styles. The beautifully elegant dresses, shoes and head pieces added to the effect and provided the exact old school glamour look we had intended.

And, here are the results courtesy of our photographer, Lee Garland.

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Head Pieces - Sheena Holland www.sheenaholland.com Bird Cage Veil - Timeless Couture Hair - Elizabeth Peat www.elizabethpeat.co.uk Make Up - Leona Seymour www.leonaseymour.com Flowers - The Blossom Tree www.theblossomtree.co.uk Macaroons - Gemma at Treat Dayz (07921 808 714)

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Location - Langley Priory www.langleypriory.co.uk Photography - Lee Garland www.weddings.leegarland.co.uk Models - Model Students www.modelstudents.co.uk Shoot Styling - Sharna at Ava Bunting www.avabunting.co.uk Dresses - Timeless Couture www.timelesscouture.co.uk Shoes - Rachel Simpson stocked by Timeless Couture

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Bond Marquees A true taste of nostalgia

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We introduce - the vintage pole marquee Bond Marquees, the mastermind behind some of the East Midland’s best and most recognised marquee structures, has been developing a brand new bespoke marquee – of the vintage pole variety.

The vintage pole marquee is handcrafted and made of canvas and offers a truly nostalgic setting for your big day.

With hand painted internal king poles, hessian guy ropes and wooden noggins (perfect for bunting) the ‘look’ you will achieve with this type of marquee is not only on trend but brimming with character, style and would be such a talking point at any celebration or event.

You can bring your shabby chic theme to life with lots of bunting, vintage china, old fashioned games and a fabulously authentic ‘English’ approach. As night falls and the band begin to entertain,

festoon lighting adds to the magical vintage look of this gorgeous marquee.

Bond Marquees is one of the most recognised marquee companies operating throughout the East Midlands and have worked with some of the best wedding venues in the area. You can find their clear span marquees at Thrumpton Hall, Combermere Abbey, Chillington Hall and Tissington Hall and their brand new vintage pole marquee will be available very soon at Whatton House & Gardens, as well as for private events.

Another exciting option they offer is accommodation in yurts – imagine spending your first night as husband and wife in the comfort of a luxury yurt out in the open, under the stars. You can’t get more unique than that.

You can get in touch with the team at Bond Marquees as follows: Williams Yard, Derby Road, Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 8JR. Tel: 01332 864128 www.bondmarquees.co.uk Images by www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk

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We request the pleasure of your company at the wedding day of your dreams.

We invite you to celebrate your marriage with your family and friends in our stunning 15 acre garden.

Choose your marquee style from Vintage to Tipi to Modern…Eat exquisite food designed especially for you by our hand-picked caterers…And make it a party to remember using our exclusive contact book of music, entertainment, flowers, photography and more…Our team are waiting for your call to help you start making your dreams a reality!

R.S.V.P T: (+44) (0)1509 270 202 enquiries@whattonhouseandgardens.co.uk www.whattonhouseandgardens.co.uk

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Designing your dream dress

Bride Charlotte watched her dress evolve from concept to completion at bridal designer, Angela Vickers in Nottingham. Here’s her story:

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“I remember the first time I walked into Angela Vickers studio, on Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham. It was 16 months ago and I was going for an interview to be Angela’s PA and Assistant designer.

It was an Aladdin’s Cave of treats and sparkles.

The rails full of beautifully handcrafted gowns, exquisite French lace, fine silks and embellished Swarovski crystals, catching my eye, as I nervously waited.

Little did I know then, I was going to fulfil my childhood dreams - working in bridal, designing my own wedding dress and having it made. I always knew I was never going to find my dress on a rail or on a website, nor did I want anyone else to have had a dress like mine.

I wanted it to be truly unique and a special process, one where I could be involved every step of the way.

That’s what we try to do at Angela Vickers Bridal Design, provide you with a unique experience, to enable your dreams to come true and that’s what happened for me. Angela treated my experience as she does with all our brides with professionalism, guidance and support. As a bride to be, with all the decisions I knew I had to make, it was a nervous but exciting time. Angela was a great support ensuring I made the right decisions each step of the way. It was such a fantastic experience.

During the consultation we discussed ideas, looked at fabrics, colours and silhouettes.

I had run many brides 1st appointments in the showroom before, but there’s nothing quite like playing dress up in such beautiful gowns.

After working out which silhouette suited my figure, I sharpened my pencil to create a sketch for Angela to work from. I deliberated over each pencil mark until I was happy. Angela crafted my pattern from my measurements, which I had been working very hard in the gym to achieve! The dress was first styled in calico, we call this a toile. It enables Angela to make any adjustments to the patterns at this stage.

It was so exciting to see the gown take shape around my body. The toile fitted me perfectly.

It was a warm March day when Angela laid my bridal fabric on the cutting table. I remember the rush of excitement as she carefully cut out my pattern pieces. I couldn’t wait for it to be ready for my first fitting.

at the studio. I had had my eye on a few trinkets for months. The Benjamin Adams diamante shoes, the Stephanie Browne Comb and the blush pink veil with ivory trim to match my dress. I was in heaven.

She had sculpted my gown from ivory French lace and layers of silk fabrics to create just the right hue of pink that I had been dreaming about. It was all starting to become very real.

During the fitting, Angela worked her way around me pinning and tweaking the dress to get the perfect fit, it felt like a glove.

The day had arrived when the dress was ready for me to embellish. I had carefully selected my crystals and pearls and went to work. Each piece of lace was carefully hand stitched to my train to make it truly unique.

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The day itself, was absolutely amazing. I arrived at the altar, for my husband-to-be to turn and look at me. He whispered, ‘Oh God, just beautiful’. In my dress I truly felt it. The dress fitted around my body making me feel elegant and slim, the silks against my skin were so soft to touch. I felt like a celebrity. Everyone commented on how stunning the dress looked, that was thanks to Angela and the team.

It was not only me that had this memorable experience but both my bridesmaids and mum had exquisite outfits designed, tailor made to fit with carefully selected accessories and shoes dyed to match. Even Angela designed and created an outfit for the big day - everyone looked stunning.

All these elements add to the service we provide here at Angela Vickers, using the finest silks, the best quality lace, a team of highly qualified seamstress’, ensuring that each dress is put together, with care and precision. Angela’s support and knowledge making sure each bride has a special experience.

I’m incredibly lucky to be a part of the Angela Vickers Bridal team, and to have had the opportunity to design my own wedding dress, under her wing, of expertise and knowledge.

I would recommend the experience to every bride to be.

Every girl wants to feel special on her big dayI can say that thanks to Angela and the team I truly did.”

Wedding images courtesy of Beaulieu www.beaulieuphotography.co.uk Make up by Ali Gunn www.makeupbyali.co.uk Hair by James White at www.jameswhitehair.com

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BEING BESPOKE

Bride, Joanne had settled on an average dress to save money and time .... until she met the talented team at Timeless Couture and then everything changed ....

“At first, the dress was not a priority for me.

I wanted to ensure that the majority of our wedding funds were spent on ensuring all of our family and friends had an amazing day.

I also couldn’t find any dresses that I liked, so I decided to go for the standard boob tube fairy dress (which did nothing for my shape).

I bought this from ebay for only a small amount, so you can imagine how it fitted! However, I attended the Wedding Event with a Difference back in October and met with the fabulous and talented Rachel and Astra from Timeless Couture.

quaint Derbyshire village, Wirksworth. I took the dress with me that I had purchased from ebay and the whole process of changing and adapting the style began.

The whole process was so exciting! They tried out various styles of dresses on me at the beginning to find out what suited my body shape and also what I felt comfortable in. Then I saw them start to create a beautiful dress. Rachel and Astra are so creative and nothing is a problem for them. I felt so special on each appointment and every time I visited it would be further on. The detail on the dress was amazing (the back part especially) and it was great to have a dress designed especially for me, that was unique, individual and bespoke.�

I was inspired by the amazing dress that the model was wearing, it was so different and creative.

I was inspired by the amazing dress that the model was wearing, it was so different and creative. I finally felt excited about the thought of having a nice wedding dress. So, after the show, I went to Timeless Coutures studio located in a

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“Their service was impeccable and they even came to my venue on the morning of my wedding day to help me dress. Also, not only was my dress perfect, you could remove the sleeves, so in the evening it had a totally different look! I would like to thank Rachel and Astra for making me feel very special on my wedding day.�

To get in touch with Timeless Couture: www.timelesscouture.co.uk Tel: 01629 825974

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We’ve been capturing the love, fun and commitment of wedding’s since 2008 and in April of this year we proudly opened Butterworth Photography at the Mill.

wedding images. These are displayed on large screens before we activate their private website slideshow for all friends and family to enjoy.

The main purpose of our studio space is to welcome our couples. We wanted to create a homely environment where new clients can meet us and our wedding couples could come by for coffee and cake to catch up, or get some advice for the timings/details of their wedding day.

Our couples have really enjoyed this experience and have commented upon how it continues their wedding journey after the honeymoon. We can also then begin the exciting process of creating their wedding album.

We’re open on an appointment basis and all our couples are invited back to The Mill for a personal viewing of their

If you’d like to visit us please feel welcome to get in touch, we’d love to hear from you! We also have a wonderful light filled space for boudoir photography, which makes a very special gift for your partner on your wedding day!

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Introducing Mercure Nottingham.

Recently re-opened following an 18 month, multi-million pound refurbishment, the Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel is the city’s newest luxury wedding and reception venue. Located within Nottingham’s fashionable Lace Market district, Nottingham’s first hotel has now been restored to its former glory, providing a contemporary venue for your wedding celebrations.

The George Ballroom is ideal for large weddings and receptions for up to 100 guests, whilst our Charles Dickens Rooms provide the perfect locations for intimate ceremonies and smaller celebrations.

We have been attracting celebrities and discerning guests for almost

200 years, so tread the slope of the original floorboards and enjoy unrivalled luxury in the city of Nottingham as Lord Byron, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton have done throughout our history. Every effort has been made to retain the original features of the building, including the lofty ceilings in the ballroom, sash windows adorning the original façade and our magnificent carved oak staircase with atrium roof.

Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a large scale celebration our stylish ceremony and event rooms provide an iconic backdrop for your special day.

Combining urban chic with historic charm, the Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel is Nottingham’s newest venue designed to impress modern couples.

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with Gemma Morgan, owner of ‘Wedding of my Dreams’

Perhaps you met whilst travelling the world or he proposed during a romantic trip to Paris! If so, why not incorporate an element of travel into your big day. You could style the day completely on travel or just choose small travel details which relate to you both as a couple.

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Pure Documentary W e dd i n g p h oto g r ap h y ‘Documentary’ is the latest buzzword that wedding photographers are using to describe their styles, but Ian Bursill, East Midlands region winner of the 2012 Wedding Industry Awards explains what PURE documentary wedding photography is really all about.

“In a nutsell, It’s the art of photographing a wedding with absolutely no intervention, therefore simply documenting - not controlling - an event as it happens. Pure documentary wedding photography should be devoid of any interference whatsoever. Photographing a wedding and relinquishing all control is an incredibly difficult skill to master. But the rewards in the form of the narrative of the day are great. If a moment is real it has a real memory attached to it.

Ian’s emphasis is primarily on the interaction between people, interspersed with the occasional detail to add context and to help set the scene, and a handful of portraits. Capturing feelings, personalities and emotions is what he excels in and it is for this reason that his clients seek him out.

There are lots of other styles of wedding photography; classical, posed, formal, contemporary, client driven etc., but pure documentary wedding photographers really are part of a very small niche in the photographic industry. The style is not the only way to photograph a wedding, but it’s certainly the most rewarding if you are looking to capture real moments that will evoke wonderful memories of your day.

If you’re looking for a mainstream wedding photographer, you’re going to be spoilt for choice. However if you’re looking for a pure documentary wedding photographer who will narrate your day in a series of images captured without direction or intervention look no further.”

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Stancliffe Hall The Couple – Veronique and David // Date – 26 July 2012 Venue – Stancliffe Hall, Darley Dale, Matlock www.stancliffehall.co.uk

Groom David, talks us through his recent big day: “A number of factors helped us to choose our venue. We wanted to get married in or near Matlock as Veronique grew up there. The church was the parish church where Veronique lived until she was 6 and we thought it was beautiful. We were open minded about the reception venue but it was important that it wasn’t too far from the church and that it provided some accommodation, and not just for us (bride and groom) as we had family coming from abroad. We had

heard about Stancliffe (it had only just opened as a wedding venue) but Veronique and her family knew it well as her brother went there when it was a prep-school. We loved it straight away.

The fact that we had so much control over how the day would look - it being exclusively ours for the wedding - was a massive plus but more than anything we were bowled over by how beautiful it looked, both inside and out.

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Veronique tried on what seemed like a million dresses!

She knew she preferred dresses with lace on them and as for styles, she tried on every style that was going.

She decided to go for a dress by Suzanne Neville as the corsetry of the dresses was so well constructed, but all Suzanne’s dress that she tried on were so light and comfortable to wear. She finally settled on “Leading Lady’, but asked them to adapt it to be strapless and incorporated a ribbon sash.

We were very keen that the reception and evening did not feel like a meal followed by a party; it had to feel more than that. Straight away we decided that the speeches should be in the evening so that those who couldn’t be fit into the wedding breakfast felt included in the wedding. During the meal we had a ‘pub quiz’, we passed quiz sheets around with questions on 10 school subject topics (we’re both teachers) and a photo round on our heroes (from 90s footballers to Agatha Christie). I read the answers between courses and the winners got coasters that we painted ourselves (with messages such as ‘I was the smartest person at Veronique and David’s wedding’.)

We also had a photo booth which was very popular with the guests, a colouring in poster for guests to colour, then write a message on for us about what they consider to be the key to a successful marriage. We also had cake pops, macaroons, and chocolate moustache lollipops dotted about the place to add a bit of fun!

For the evening do, we hired a band that my brother, the best man used to play in, but as a warm up act I played with some friends of mine. Most of the guests knew this was coming, but what they didn’t know was that Veronique joined in. Veronique used to sing a lot (she’s classically trained) but hasn’t for a long time, so it was a great surprise for her parents and all the guests that we dueted. This was instead of a first dance, we sang ‘Baby when you’re gone’ by Bryan Adams and Mel C, and ‘Fascination’ by Alphabeat. Later when the proper band came on (‘The Juggernaut of Rock’) my brother joined them on bass and I sang for a couple of numbers (‘Dancing in the dark’ Bruce Springsteen and ‘We built this city on rock and roll’ - Starship). We really felt that these touches made the day unique and hopefully memorable to our guests.”

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The Couple – Jemma and Joff Date – 21 July 2012 Venue – East Lodge Country House, Derbyshire - www.eastlodge.com

Bride, Jemma tells us all about her special day: “From a little girl I always wanted an outdoor wedding, dreaming of flowers, sunshine, a beautiful back drop and spending it with the people that matter, family and friends. This was the most important thing to me. Needless to say that was exactly what I got, the sunshine was out, the flowers and backdrop were beautiful and I got to spend it with the most important people in my life… one lucky lady!

Believe it or not East Lodge was the first and only venue I looked at. I didn’t need to see anywhere else, it was just what I was looking for… my dream wedding. I took the DVD

home to show my family and felt myself welling up whilst I watched it. I just knew that it was the place where I was meant to get married. In my head I had already got married there, imagining what everything would look like. We got the venue all weekend which meant the Friday was also a great day and the wedding felt longer. I got to spend the entire weekend with wonderful family and friends!

I had no idea what style, colour or type of dress I wanted. I went to different bridal shops and tried on many different styles and liked a lot of them. But obviously the dress you wear for that special day you need to LOVE. Then I found it, a vintage gold lace dress by Charlotte Balbier. Not only did I love the dress but I felt Save The Date | Issue Fifteen

amazing wearing it. I chose a birdcage veil which made the dress very 40s which I loved so I decided on the bold red lips and dark eye makeup. I found the most gorgeous vintage shoes which were lace with pearl detail, but what definitely sold them to me was the date of our wedding printed on the sole.

When I chose the venue I imagined ‘Vintage Garden Party’ but then my dress was more ‘40s Glamour,’ so I went with a little bit of both. My bridesmaid dresses were Audrey Hepburn style and a mint green to go with the outdoors. My wonderful husband chose the suits which were grey with cream accessories and brown shoes. With help from Kerry at Tineke Floral Designs I had peonies and

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hydrangeas. My bouquet was very simple but elegant and looked beautiful. The tables were decorated with vintage birdcages and candles.

On the top table there were candelabras and little vintage jars with individual peonies and candles.

I made my own place settings using old buttons and I bought jars and filled them with vintage sweets and I used hessian, wooden and wicker hearts to make my table plan. My cake was white with a lace and pearl trim to fit with my dress and decorated with a few white peonies and hydrangeas.

I actually plucked up the courage to do a speech at the wedding. I always knew what I wanted to say but to make sure I wrote it the night before.

No one knew I was going to do a speech so as they were coming to an end I stood up. Let’s just say they started with laughter and ended with a fair few tears. It was a heart wrenching speech to those that couldn’t be with us and a thank you to everyone that was. I was very proud of myself and if nothing else it was a memorable moment.”

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Groom, Chris tells us about his special civil partnership: “On each of our previous visits to Perkins Restaurant, Simon and myself would look at the architecture and setting of the Carriage Hall and we often spoke about how well suited it was to us as a venue for our future civil partnership ceremony.

The style of the building, its history with the railways, the lighting by day and

by night, the internal accommodation including bar area, mezzanine level and high standard of the rest room facilities, the excellent grounds with ample space to move around- these were all the attractive features that enticed us towards the Carriage Hall as our final choice.

Crucial to our decision was also the fact that the civil ceremony and reception could be held within the same building without the need for additional travel.

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I think the overriding theme of our day was one of ‘sophisticated simplicity’. We met event coordinator Michele Gledhill at the wedding open day and she arranged all of the flowers – a ceremonial display of yellow roses, white snap dragons and hydrangea on the main table interspersed by candles. With the table drape and reflective mirror the effect was absolutely stunning. Church candles were also placed in each of the arch windows. The concept was one of summer, light and

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Andy Oliver Photography were excellent. We established a good rapport straight away and they took great care in ensuring that a good working and social relationship was established from the outset, including a rehearsal day at Belton House near Grantham. One of the images from this became our guest signature board on the big day itself. Perhaps one of the most memorable sets of photographs was those taken against a landscape of sweeping bales of hay in the fields neighbouring the carriage hall.

Neither of us were expecting that on our wedding day but it was good fun and the results were superb!

We knew we wanted the children to be involved in the speeches part of the reception rather than the traditional formats of listening to adults speak. Firstly, Simon’s niece Abigail read a delightful poem and

this was followed by Chris’s family who performed some recorder music as a family ensemble and then Rebecca playing her flute.

This was enchanting and we were so pleased that we invited them to do that before we gave the speeches and final toast. We are both very proud uncles indeed!!”

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Priest House Hotel The Couple – Beth and Tom Date – 26th May 2012 Venue - The Priest House Hotel, Castle Donnington www.handpickedhotels.co.uk

Here, Beth tells us about her big day at the Priest House Hotel: “The location of the Priest House sold it to us. It was perfect as the church was so close by. Also, I am originally from Derbyshire and Tom is from Leicestershire and this venue was right in the middle so it made it easy for both sides of guests to get there. The added bonus of it having plenty of rooms to house all our guests was great too!

Instead of having favours on the wedding tables we decided to do a sweet buffet table so people could help themselves to a pick and mix! All our sweets were pink, white or green to keep in with our theme! Instead of having a ‘normal’ guest book for everyone to write in we decided to do something a little different. We hired a photo booth and placed our guest book next to it.

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We asked our guests to have a picture taken and to pop that into our book with a message....our guests then got to take a reminder of our day home. This was brilliant and I would definitely recommend it!

The real thing that sold it to us was that we loved the setting. The river, gardens and building are beautiful. We knew right from the start we wanted a building with some character, not just a boring function room. As soon as we had looked around, we booked. In fact, we didn’t even bother checking anywhere else out!

I decided to go to Couture Bridal Design in Nottingham and had a dress made just for me. It was nothing like what I originally wanted, it was far bigger! The ladies there were great, every fitting was so special and they really listened to my ideas. To watch my dress being built up from a piece of cotton was amazing. I loved that I got to add bits to it and change it along the way too!

I added on a broach of my Nana’s to make it really special. They also made my Sister’s bridesmaid dress and my Mum’s

outfit. The backs of all our dresses were the same so we could match. Our theme was a little English Country Garden.

We knew we wanted sage green and dusky pink as soon as we saw our florist at a wedding fayre at The Priest House.

She had a lovely vase with pearls looped around it and it was full of BIG green hydrangeas and pink roses. After this find, that was the colour theme set.

We wanted our theme to be soft and remind people of summer. We thought the bright colours would really set the tone. We added a polka dot theme as it went well with the colours we had chosen.

In the evening we had lanterns and fairy lights outside and it looked so beautiful against the venue and the summer evening.

We were so lucky to have one of the hottest days of the year. Luckily we had arranged to have Pimms and lemonade on the front lawn as arrival drinks. At the last minute we decided to buy some over sized garden games including skittles and set them up on the lawn at the front. This went down really well with the children and kept them entertained whilst the photos were being taken.”

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The Secret Garden The Couple – Keedy and Carl // Date – 2nd June 2012 Venue - The Secret Garden at Gringley-on-the-Hill near Retford www.thesecretgardenevents.co.uk

Here, photographer, Mark Pugh talks to us about a recent wedding he was involved in: “The Secret Garden is an exquisite Grade II listed building set in a secluded area with five acres of beautiful gardens and a large courtyard. Each garden has it’s own individual theme and style.

beautiful cake designed and baked by the bride’s mother. Their first dance was stunning and included an amazing performance by big band crooner Tony Casino, known as “The Voice”.

The couple had arranged an enormous marquee for their wedding breakfast and live entertainment. They adopted a ‘DIY’ approach to the wedding, with elegant creative touches, and outstanding attention to detail, including a confectionery table for children of all ages, dried flowers in ornate cages, a chocolate fountain, ice cream trike, and a

There was so much going on throughout the day, with no shortage of things to capture. It was a privilege to be a part of such a beautiful wedding, and they are both absolutely thrilled with their photography.”

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Experts in styling, draping and creative backdrops, Jan and Nicola (the creators of Fabric Theatre) can work wonders in transforming an uninspiring space into a piece of art. Their ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots are simply unbelievable and create the real WOW factor for any venue which just needs that extra special touch.

So if you have a particular venue in mind from marquees to barns or conference rooms Fabric Theatre can work wonders in creating your perfect setting with fabric, lighting, theming and props.

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cicily bridal A bridal haven of wedding loveliness

Stockists of: Naomi Neoh Stephanie Allin Alan Hannah Lyn Ashworth Augusta Jones Paloma Blanca Twobirds bridesmaid.

Contact us on: W: www.cicilybridal.com E: info@cicilybridal.com T: 01827 768965 3 Offa House, Orchard Street, Tamworth, B79 7RE Follow us on: facebook & twitter

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Illustries

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Emma and Sam, how would you sum up Illustries in a few words Illustries are a brand new way of capturing every detail of your wedding day: your story and beautiful wedding photography beautifully presented in a must-have bespoke book that reflects your once-in-a-lifetime day.

What made you decide to start the business?

Emma, who is now our Writing Director got married in 2008 and was looking for something different to record her own wedding – but she couldn’t find anything that combined her photos with words (well, she is a writer at heart!) and nothing seemed to fit the bill. She knew someone who could help – Sam, our Creative Director, and we decided to create it ourselves! Sam is a very experienced graphic designer and Emma is a marketing consultant and seasoned copywriter and we’d worked on other projects together. We decided to try and fill the gap we’d found, and some time later, here we are!

How does the design process work?

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Everything is geared around them – we interview them and their nearest and dearest after the wedding and we make sure we get a real feel for them and their day. Emma writes their story from the very beginning right up to happy ever after and then when we receive their photographs Samantha starts crafting their Illustry, always based around their colour scheme, theme or general ‘feel’ of their day. We have so many ways of telling their story - it may be illustrations, sketches, poems, quotes and so on - but we always choose ways that suit the couple and the style of Illustry they’ve chosen. Once we’ve combined their story, photographs and added some creative design touches, the couple have plenty of time to read and check their Illustry before we send it off to our specialist printer to be made, we don’t go ahead until they are absolutely happy.

Why do you feel people tend to buy one of your albums after they’ve already received their photography wedding album?

Most of our clients actually choose an Illustry instead of a traditional album. Some choose an Illustry alongside their traditional album as there really isn’t a huge amount of choice out there and they want to make sure they have a lasting reminder that has their own personal twist. More often, they choose an Illustry instead of a traditional album, because they want to ensure they capture every detail of their day, their way. It’s a great choice if you’ve decided to go for a digital only package, or you are looking for an anniversary present (first anniversary present is paper after all!) and we also work closely with photographers, so often you can choose an Illustry in one of their packages.

Rather inpressive I’m sure you will agree. What a great alternative to a regular wedding album!

Contact Us: t: 0845 468 1610 e: hello@illustries.com www.illustries.com

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National Parks From Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the USA is stuffed full of superlative natural scenery – whether you want to hike through forests, raft down a river, or just gawp at your surroundings, you’re bound to find something you fancy.

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American cuisine may not be the most sophisticated in the world, but its mix of cultures and influences has given it some of the most iconic dishes – from the ubiquitous burgers and hot dogs, to jambalaya and po’ boys in New Orleans, and lobster rolls in Maine.

The open road; It’s hard to beat the land of the automobile for road trips – to make the most of it, stay off the freeways and take the quieter, more interesting roads. The classic USA road trips include coast to coast, Route 66, and coastal Highway 1 in California, but you’re guaranteed an adventure whatever your destination.

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Nowhere does big cities like the States – and the great thing is that they all have their own character. If you’ve already done (and loved) New York City, consider Chicago; for laidback charm, it’s hard to beat San Fran; and if you want to check out one of the hottest cities of the moment, head to Portland, Oregon.

Rock ‘n’ roll, country, blues, jazz… it’s hard to overestimate the musical legacy of the USA. And the great news is that it’s not hard to seek out while you’re over there – New Orleans remains one of the best places in the world for live music; seek out New York’s dark, atmospheric jazz clubs; follow the journey of blues music along the Mississippi; or relive your grunge days in vibrant Seattle.

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the best time to travel…

What will the weather be like during your honeymoon or overseas wedding?

Here’s our pick of the best destinations throughout the year.

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Perth, Australia Bangkok, Thailand Cuba, Caribbean Goa, India

Maldives, Indian Ocean Siem Reap, Cambodia Luxor, Egypt Auckland, New Zealand

Dubai, UAE Montego Bay, Jamaica Las Vegas, USA The Grenadines, Caribbean

Hoi An, Vietnam Marrakech, Morocco Cancun, Mexico Borneo, Malaysia

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Mauritius, Indian Ocean Bora Bora, French Polynesia Tokyo, Japan Quebec, Canada

Maui, Hawaii Rome, Italy Brazil, South America New York, USA

Bali, Indonesia Los Angeles, USA Singapore, Asia Bermuda, Caribbean

Santorini, Greece Vancouver, Canada Valais, Switzerland Fiji, South Pacific

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november

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Zanzibar, Africa Alaska, USA San Francisco, USA Sicily, Italy

Luang Prabang, Laos Kenya, Africa Hong Kong, China Hamilton Island, Australia

Colombia, South America Barbados, Caribbean Phuket, Thailand Abu Dhabi, UAE

Costa Rica, Buenos Aires Sydney, Australia Antigua, Caribbean Jordan, Asia

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Tineke Floral Designs t: 01623 464 371 t: 01629 629 371 e: kerry@tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk 22 Matlock Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BT

The Garden Grill Call Dan t: 01636 676578 m: 07970753874 www.thegardengrill.co.uk e:info@thegardengrill.co.uk

Zinc Floral Design t: 0115 958 5775 / 07780 688 255 e: sales@zincfloraldesign.co.uk www.zincfloraldesign.co.uk

ENTERTAINMENT

HAIR & BEAUTY

Ark Angel t: 01636 814084 m: 07977 226110 e: info@arkangel.uk.com www.arkangel.uk.com

James White Hair t: 07932 086 189 e: info@jameswhitehair.co.uk www.jameswhitehair.co.uk

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89 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 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 Bond Marquees t: 01332 864128 m: 07760 408215 e: enquiries@bondmarquees.co.uk www.bondmarquees.co.uk 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, NG2 7GF

PHOTOGRAPHY Beaulieu Photography t: 07931 707 676 e: info@beaulieuphotography.com www.beaulieuphotography.com

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

Pumpkin Weddings t:0800 046 1027 e: info@pumpkinweddings.co.uk www.pumpkinweddings.co.uk Whyte Weddings and Events t: 0115 9655713 / 07857 984238 e: emily@whyteweddings-uk.com www.whyteweddings-uk.com

STATIONERY Espouse Boutique Wedding Stationery t: 0115 9160917 e: dominique@espousestationery.com www.espousestationery.com

Mirror Imaging Photography t: 07968 159465 e: sarah@mirrorimaging.co.uk www.mirrorimaging.co.uk

Figtree Invitations t: 01332 840 247 e: weddings@figtreecreative.co.uk www.figtreeinvitations.co.uk

Natural Expressions Photography t: 01522 528810 m: 07818 436706 e: patrick@naturalexpressions.co.uk www.naturalexpressions.co.uk

Original Minnie Stationery t: 07773 082360 e: info@originalminnie.com www.originalminnie.com

Oehlers Photography t. 0115 9736598 m. 07817657041 e. info@oehlersphotography.co.uk www.oehlersphotography.co.uk

TRANSPORT

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 Stuart Wood Photography t: 07831359379 e: stuart@stuart-wood.com www.stuartwoodweddings.com

THEMING & STYLING Darby & Joan t: 07976 409518 e: karen@darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk Executive Linen t: 01332 694333 e: info@executivelinen.co.uk www.executivelinen.co.uk

Butterworth Photography t: 0115 8497158 www.butterworthphotography.co.uk

Honeysuckle & Castle t: 01332 871654 e:info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk

Crash Taylor t: 07903 925847 / 0115 8291423 e: info@crashtaylor.com www.crashtaylor.com

Michele Gledhill : Flowers & Styling t: 07540 575499 e: Michele@michelegledhill.co.uk www.michelegledhill.co.uk

HBA Photography t: 01889 567344 e: info@HBAphotography.com www.hbaphotography.com

Poppy Trading Company t: 07989 631 776 e: info@unique-vintage-rentals.co.uk www.unique-vintage-rentals.co.uk

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CW Campers Vans t: 07967 027 075 e: info@cwcampervans.co.uk www.cwcampervans.co.uk Dennisson Classic Cars t: 0115 9550129 e: info@dennissonclassics.co.uk www.dennissonclassics.co.uk Exclusive Cars Ltd t: 0115 9877277 e: exclusivecarsltd@btconnect.com www.exclusivecars.co.uk I Do Wedding Cars t: 0115 9611277 m: 07737 137944 e: info@idoweddingcars.org www.idoweddingcars.org 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

TRAVEL Cazenove + Loyd t: 0207 384 2332 e: info@cazloyd.com www.cazloyd.com Kuoni t: 0115 947 0074 www.kuoni.co.uk 44 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ

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VENUES Belvoir Castle t: 01476 871032 e: weddings@belvoircastle.com www.belvoircastle.com Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE Callow Hall t: 01335 300 900 e: info@callowhall.co.uk www.callowhall.co.uk Callow Hall, Mappleton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AA Calke Abbey t: 01332 871654 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7LE Cathedral Quarter Hotel t:01332 546 080 e: events@cathedralquarterhotel.com www.thefinessecollection.com/cathedralquarter 16 St Mary’s Gate, Derby, DE1 3JR Donington Manor Hotel t: 01332 810 253 e: events@doningtonmanorhotel.co.uk www.thefinessecollection.com/donington High Street, Castle Donington, DE74 2PP East Bridgford Hill t: 01949 20232 e: eastbridgfordhill@gmail.com www.eastbridgfordhill.com 4 Kirk Hill, East Bridgford, Nottingham, NG13 8PE East Lodge Country House t: 01629 734474 e: info@eastlodge.com www.eastlodge.com Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EF Hart’s Nottingham t: 0115 9881900 e: k.shaw@hartshotel.co.uk or reception@hartshotel.co.uk www.hartsnottingham.co.uk Hart’s Nottingham, Standard Hill, Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6GN. 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 Lace Market Hotel t:0115 852 3232 e: events@lacemarkethotel.co.uk www.thefinessecollection.com/lacemarket 29-31 High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HE Mercure Hotel (Nottingham) t: 0115 9599 777 e: events@mercurenottingham.com www.mercurenottingham.com Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel, George Street, NG1 3BP

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 Whatton House & Gardens t: 01509 270202 e: enquiries@whattonhouseandgardens.co.uk www.whattonhouseandgardens.co.uk Whatton House and Gardens, Long Whatton, LE12 5BG

VIDEOGRAPHERS

Stancliffe Hall t: 01629 736956 e: enquiries@stancliffehall.co.uk www.stancliffehall.co.uk Whitworth Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2HJ

Taylor|Winter Films t: 07903 925847 / 0115 8291423 e: info@crashtaylor.com www.taylorwinterfilms.com

The Carriage Hall t: 0115 9375300 www.thecarriagehall.co.uk The Carriage Hall, Station Road, Plumtree, Nottingham, NG12 5NA

WEDDING GIFT LIST

The Lion Hotel t: 01773 824 033 e: events@lionhotel.uk.com www.thefinessecollection.com/lion 24 Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1AX Tissington Hall t: 01335 352200 e: events@tissingtonhall.co.uk www.tissingtonhall.co.uk Tissington Hall,, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA Tom Browns Restaurant t: 0115 9663642 e: manager@tombrowns.co.uk www.tombrowns.co.uk Trent Bridge t: 0115 982 3042 e: Trudie.warsop@nottsccc.co.uk www.trentbridge.co.uk/tietheknot Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG 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 Riverbank t: 0115 986 7960 www.riverbanknotts.co.uk The Riverbank Bar & Kitchen, Trent Bridge, Nottingham NG2 2GS

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