Save the Date Magazine - Issue 9

Issue 9 April-June 2011

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THE WEDDING AND EVENTS MAGAZINE FOR THE EAST MIDLANDS

the wedding event with a difference October date released

introducing stancliffe hall A magical new venue unveiled

do it yourself

Doing it the DIY way

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editor’s note

The blue skies have arrived and we’re so excited about the sunny months ahead. Here’s what’s getting us all giddy this Spring:

Firstly, there is this magazine. Being as it’s the Spring issue, it’s a case of out with the old and in with the new so we’ve vamped it up a little and changed the style ever so slightly - we hope you approve! We’ve got you lots of inspiration in this issue from photo shoots to wedding blogs, the opening of a brand new and swoon worthy wedding venue and a run through of the Wedding Event with a Difference from February, plus a very important date for your diary ....

Secondly, we are on countdown to the Royal Wedding on 29th April (you may be reading this after the big day so we hope it’s lived up to our expectations!) So much so that we are off to a cottage in Derbyshire with six girlfriends, complete with union jack bunting, paper plates and hats (yes, we are wearing hats!) for what we hope will be a fabulous and oh so exciting day. Let’s hope the sun shines for Kate and Wills and we’ll be sure to be writing all about it in the Summer issue of Save the Date.

Finally, we have lots of fabulous events to look forward to over the Spring months where we hope you can join us. For a full list of where we are and when, visit our website and click on fayres.

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Contact Save the Date Magazine: t: 0115 9302861 e: info@savethedatemagazine.co.uk www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk Published six times a year. All rights reserved. © 2011 save the date Magazine. reproduction of this magazine in whole or part without prior 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.

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Kings & Queens

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Photo Shoot

William & Kate

30-31 Invitation Inspiration

The Story

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We hope you have a fabulous Spring time and we’ll see you again in July! In the meantime, keep up to date with us on our blog at www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk

Wedding event with a difference is back!

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Real Wedding

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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.

Stocking dresses by the best British designers, with a selection from Paris for good measure, 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.

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, 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 Little White Dress.

kings & queens WHAT’S HOT

photo shoot

To celebrate the launch of Love Making It’s new wedding styling services, some of the best and most creative wedding suppliers in the East Midlands combined their skills and creativity to inspire local brides with their very own version of the royal wedding!

Thankyou so much to all these incredibly talented suppliers for producing these spectacular images with two ‘looks’ for the aspiring princess; ‘Regal Elegance’ and ‘Rebellious Royal’:

Photography - www.butterworthphotography.co.uk Styling - www.lovemakingit.co.uk Stationery - www.sweetwordsstationery.co.uk Cakes & chair covers - www.cakey-wakey.co.uk Jewellery - www.tattered-rose.blogspot.com Wedding dresses - www.gracecouture.co.uk Hair styling - www.sutherlandbarnett.co.uk

Make up - www.lauraharrisonmakeup.co.uk Bridesmaid Dresses - www.shade-apparel.co.uk Flowers - www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk Venue - www.prestwold-hall.com China Hire - www.vicarageboutiquehotel.co.uk Videographer - Parkin Arts - website coming soon 7

william & kate the story

Here, guest writer Lucy Budge delves into the past history of the famous couple that is Prince William and Kate Middleton, and how the upcoming Royal Wedding came to be…

The press and tabloids have followed the relationship between the Prince and Miss Middleton religiously ever since the beginning in 2001. There have been many events and occasions involving the couple which have been the main talk of the nation. This article reminds us of these stories, and shows how we finally arrived at the point of anticipation of the joining of the famous pair.

The couple first met in 2001, whilst both studying at the University of Saint Andrews. Kate was already in her second year, becoming good friends with William before embarking on a relationship. It was said how Middleton first caught the Prince’s eye at a charity fashion ball held by the university, in which he donated £200 for a front-row seat to see Kate strut her stuff down the catwalk in a see-through dress.

The couple were first publicly photographed together on a ski trip in Klosters in April 2004.

Soon after, the press were already speculating that an engagement was on the cards.

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During 2005, the relationship was kept firmly away from the media’s eye. Rumours were told that Kate had complained to her lawyer about harassment from the press, stating that she had done nothing to gain as much publicity.

For a significant period of their relationship, William was away on duty with the RAF. Due to this heavy commitment, the couple briefly spilt in 2007.

However, soon after it was clear how William had discovered he had made an awful mistake.

On 16th November 2010, the couple publicly announce their engagement after a proposal from William in Kenya. Announcing the news, Middleton exclaimed how the prospect of joining the Royal Family was a “daunting” aspect but, “Hopefully I’ll take it in my stride”. This was also the first time Kate flashed her new engagement ring – a blue sapphire and diamond ring, a family heirloom that once belonged to William’s mother, Princess Diana.

The Royal Wedding will take place on the 29th April 2011, being held at Westminster Abbey. News is speculating regarding Kate Middleton’s dress, with hints that it is currently being made inside Buckingham Palace by a wellknown British designer.

Whatever happens, we wish Kate and Wills a wonderful day.

Images supplied by Getty images and Rex Features

We look forward to welcoming you.

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Nottingham's Best Kept Secret

Why Holme Pierrepont Hall?

• Set in thirty acres of magnificent gardens with the season beginning with snowdrops and then continual flowering through the summer and into the autumn with the avenue of yews and lawn circles being an ideal spot for photographs.

• The listed Courtyard Garden was designed in 1875 and is now planted in a contemporary manner.

• Few houses have a church next door; the Church of England's St Edmund's Church is nestled just a stones throw away from the hall.

• All brides and grooms receive a personal, one to one service from the owners of the hall.

• By partnering with the exceptional Fiona Herbert Catering Company, you can be assured of not only incredible food but fantastic service.

• The perfect venue for a serene english rose-style wedding. www.holmepierreponthall.com Holme Lane, Nottingham, NG12 2LD 0115 933 2371

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Booking your

wedding photographer Helpful tips by

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Booking your photographer can be a real challenge so much to consider and seemingly A LOT of choice.

So, Rachael Connerton has come to the rescue and answered the kind of questions we at Save the Date Magazine feel are most important to know when planning your big day.

What, in your opinion should brides and grooms be looking for in particular when choosing their wedding photographer?

Above all, make sure that you feel relaxed and at ease with your photographer(s). After all, the most important thing is that you enjoy every minute of your day - it’s the photographer’s job to record and capture just that. Can you imagine having fun and a bit of a giggle with them? If you can, they’re more likely to bring out your ‘best side’ and create a much more natural look to your photography.

There are so many photographers out there and it can be really difficult for people to choose out of them all.

Do you have any tips for brides and grooms to help them find the perfect one for them?

Ensure that, when you meet the photographer before booking, they show you examples of a full wedding from start to finish - picking out only the best images from each wedding doesn’t really give a true indication of their style or quality.

Seriously consider having two photographers rather than one, as they are able to capture shots from more than one angle and really help tell a story of your day through the images.

Linked to this - can you imagine getting ready in front of your photographer or with your photographer nearby? Maybe consider looking for a female photographer or a partnership where one of the photographers is female. Would they fit in with the girls getting ready in the morning and would you feel comfortable them seeing you in your underwear?!

So many photographers are doing ‘too good to be true’ deals and the costs can really vary between different photographers. What should brides and grooms be paying for good quality service and results?

As with everything, there are good and bad quality photographers (and a real range of service quality) at every level of the market. If, like us, you’re a stickler for good old

fashioned quality service, firstly consider the little things - Do the photographers respond quickly via email? Are they willing to meet up with you before booking? After all you’re likely to be dealing with these people a lot in the run up to your day and also afterwards too!

Another good indication of ‘value for money’ is the quality of the products you’re shown – a wedding is hopefully a oncein-a-lifetime, major event – do the albums and frames feel as though they would last a lifetime too? Would you be proud to have your wedding album on display on your coffee table or show it to your grandchildren?

There is so much to consider from reportage to formal, which album design to opt for, how many hours to have the photographer there on the day, whether or not to have a pre wedding shoot - where do brides and grooms start!?

An obvious start is to find out what is included in the package and it’s useful to consider how important those aspects are to you. Is an album included in the price or do you have to pay separately? Have you seen the quality of the album? Are there any other elements added?

Think carefully about whether or not to go for an album. Over the past few years, some brides and grooms have opted for just images on disc in an attempt to lower the cost, thinking that they will then put an album together themselves. In our experience though, many newly weds just then don’t seem to have the time and we’ve had quite a few coming commissioning us to design an album at a later date. This can often work out more expensive and so can be less cost effective in the long run!

Finally, in your opinion, what do you think are the signs of a great quality wedding photographer?

A love of weddings, a passion for making people happy and a desire to provide only the best quality and service.

Ask yourself this question - Do you feel that your photographer would help keep you calm in the few minutes before you walk down the aisle?

We hope this has helped! A huge thank you to Rachael Connerton for her invaluable advice.

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Thrumpton Hall Crash Taylor Photography

A venue for all seasons

Thrumpton Hall is delighted to be able to offer exclusive use of the Hall, Gardens and the Lakeside Pavilion for the wedding of your dreams. The Team at Thrumpton Hall takes pride in saying that no two weddings are ever the same; we offer a bespoke and individualised service to all our clients.

Set in beautiful rolling Nottinghamshire parkland, Thrumpton Hall provides a secluded setting for both intimate and ultimate weddings. From initial viewing, through the planning process and to the end of the wedding day celebrations, the experienced and friendly team at Thrumpton Hall will ensure that every detail of the wedding is planned to perfection and that the wedding couple and their guests enjoy and remember this special occasion for many years to come.

Come along to our Wedding Fayre on Sunday 17th April 2011 from 11am - 4pm

For more information please call 07590 818045 or alternatively email enquiries@thrumptonhall.com www.thrumptonhall.com

Q&A

with Oehlers Photography

Here, Save The Date Magazine talk to Cathy from Oehlers Photography and find out a little more...

What's the best thing about being a wedding photographer?

Is waking up in the morning knowing that what I have chosen as a profession is something that I really love and enjoy doing.

I feel really blessed that my lifelong passion for photography is being put into good use by producing memories that people can relive whenever they look at my images whether it be now, in ten or even thirty years time. I love the interaction with my clients, discussing their day and feeling their excitement and emotion as we chat about their arrangements. I enjoy getting to know them in front as well as them getting to know me behind the camera. I include a ‘get to know you’ shoot in my 18

coverages so that they will feel at ease with me before their big day.

Capturing the day with my second photographer, who is also my husband, is a pleasure. That way we can spend our weekends together doing something we both enjoy.

When the wedding day is over, the vows have been said, the words have been spoken, the cake has been cut, the first dance is in the past, the guests have gone home and the honeymoon is a distant memory … your future lies ahead of you …. what remains of the past are the photographs. ‘I feel privileged to know that these images will be cherished for life and could be passed on to their children thereafter’.

The wedding day is such a huge emotional commitment.

To be part of it makes me feel special as well as honoured

to be a professional wedding photographer.

What has been your favourite wedding to photograph so far and why?

Every wedding I do is unique and enjoyable in so many different ways so it is hard to set one aside from the others. However, if I was to choose I would have to say two of them stick in my mind.

The first is Kirsty and Simon’s at Stubton Hall last August. It was a military wedding with the full regalia, uniforms and guards of honour with swords to mark the entrance of the bride and groom into their world of marriage. The venue is very photogenic inside as well as out so photographic opportunities were everywhere.

The second is Sarah and Mark’s wedding which was held in the village where Sarah was brought up. To get to the church Sarah, her bridesmaids and parents walked through the village. It was amazing as the villagers came out of their homes to greet them. Such a lovely feeling of community. The weather was perfect. A marquee in the field opposite their parent’s house was idyllic with a cornfield that the farmer allowed us to photograph in.

What would you say are the key things people should look for when choosing a wedding photographer?

In my mind I think there are three important factors to think about when choosing a wedding photographer – their personality, their style and quality of photographs and whether they

provide a good service.

How would you describe your photography style in three words?

Story telling, contemporary and creative.

Describe your dream wedding to photograph and explain why?

My dream wedding to photograph would be a destination wedding somewhere on a beautiful beach with the shimmering turquoise sea lapping gently on the shores or an opportunity to photograph in a typical French, Tuscan village – cobbled streets, pantiled roofs, narrow alleyways, with beautiful surrounding views.

I have always enjoyed travelling to exotic locations. I love looking for good composition, the right light, interesting subjects, beautiful back drops so, to include a bride and groom into the images would be fabulous.

To get in touch with Oehlers Photography, contact 0115 9736 598 / 07817 657 041 www.oehlersphotography.co.uk info@oehlersphotography.co.uk

GETTING TO KNOW

All images supplied by Oehlers Photography

what: Save the Date Magazine's first Wedding Event with a Difference when: Sunday 6th February where: The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby After 120 days of planning, a few sleepless nights and 12 hours of set up, we were ready for the doors to open! And at 10:15 the queues began to form...

Here's what our lovely brides had to say about the event:

With a huge thank you to the following people who worked hard to make the event a success:

“I liked the style of the exhibitors as they felt like they had a unique feel rather than the bog standard people that you see at some of the other events.”

Helen Peden at the Roundhouse www.roundhouse-events.co.uk Lavender Grey for their fabulous styling www.lavendergrey.com Fabric Theatre for the striking draping and theming www.fabrictheatre.co.uk The Wedding Society for helping transform the Library www.the-wedding-society.co.uk Blake Models for supplying the gorgeous models at the catwalk www.blakemodels.co.uk Mobar for their stylish champagne bar www.mobarevents.com Executive Linen for their immaculate chair covers at the catwalk www.executivelinen.co.uk Belvoir Fruit Farms for the refreshing welcome drinks www.belvoirfruitfarms.co.uk And thank you to all our lovely exhibitors and for any of you who came along we hope you enjoyed the day.

“Really enjoyed it. Hope that I know someone getting married next year so I can go again! Perfect inspiration and gave me loads of great ideas, totally up my street. Lots of wedding events are so cheesy and 'normal' so this was exactly what I was looking for. I get so jealous, looking on American blogs at all the weddings and not seeing that in the UK but this satisfied my jealousy. Thank you.”

“I thought the atmosphere, look and feel of the event was excellent. I have recommended it to other brides and would definitely attend the next event!”

“It was brilliant!!!”

missed out this time? or planning your diary for the next?

SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby Bigger and Better than before ....

Visit www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk for your tickets. ÂŁ5 each.

Photos by www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk

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the wedding event with a difference - competition: And the winner is ..... Abigail Curd and Paul Stevenson

Every single person who purchased a ticket to the Wedding Event with a Difference on 6th February were entered into a competition to win over £5,000 worth of wedding supplies for their big day. Lucky winners Abigail and Paul will marry on Saturday 26th May 2012 at Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire with their wedding reception held at the Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel in Southwell and we'll be bringing you an account of what is sure to be their beautiful big day.

here's what they won:

 Photography by the fabulous Butterworth Photography  £500 towards a wedding dress at the stylish boutique, Little White Dress in Nottingham  Beautiful blooms by Tineke Floral Designs  Wedding cake by Cakey Wakey  Full theming and cordination by the team at Honeysuckle and Castle  Wedding transportation by I Do Wedding Cars  Entertainment by the amazing Just Ben  Bride’s hair styled by one of the UK's most in demand hair stylists, James White Hair

Congratulations Abigail and Paul!

We’ll be running a similar competition for the next Wedding Event with a Difference on 16th October. For your chance of winning, you need to purchase your ticket(s) at www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk. Good luck! follow us on...

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Contact Nicky Wagstaff: Thanks to: Luna Photography, Paula Blakes, Spirits High, Tineke & Alison House

0798441 9991 www.fabrictheatre.co.uk

Chatsworth makes an exceptional location for weddings, receptions and civil partnerships.

Set in 1,000 acres of stunning parkland, it is a truly unique venue that epitomises quality and elegance.

Call our expert wedding team to discuss all our packages on 01246 565366 or us email us at weddings@chatsworth.org

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Sophisticated Hens Our luxury Hen packages are perfect for blissful breaks full of sophisticated elegance and girly indulgence.

Cathedral Quarter Hotel is the perfect setting for your celebrations with friends and family - enjoy pampering, cocktails and fabulous food in stunning surroundings.

Luxury Hen breaks include bed and full breakfast, mini spa treatment, two hour cocktail school, private dinner including wine and a Champagne afternoon tea.

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Luxury Wedding Services Cakes, Cookies & Crystals Trees At Cakey Wakey we endeavour to produce a Wedding Cake as individual as you are. We have been designing & making Wedding Cakes for over 15 years & will work closely with you to ensure that the finished cake is the cake of your dreams. We also offer other services to compliment your wedding experience, ranging from Bridal Cookies & Crystal Trees to Bridal Cars to get you to the church on time!

www.cakey-wakey.co.uk 0115 961 1277 07737 137944 cakeywakey@me.com

‘The Royal’ Wedding Cupcake Tower from £150* What you get: 6” sponge cake 30 large cupcakes 100 mini cupcakes Cupcake tower hire Flower hire and ribbon This is an example tower, colours can be changed to suit your requirements. Choose from over 20 flavours – get in touch for some delicious samples. * Delivery, setup and deposits are the only extra costs.

sales@cameocupcakes.co.uk www.cameocupcakes.co.uk Tel - 07883 107788

Delicious Designs Free no obligation consultation and tasting Delicious cakes and stunning designs Designer wedding cakes created for your special day Contact Zoe on: 01773 826993 or 07739 010317 www.deliciousdesigns.co.uk

Whatever your wedding theme… Romantic, Elegant or Vintage.

A Corporate Signature Design; to a design to ‘wow’ at a special event.

Or just a Self Indulgence for the home, At Lavish we make sure your flowers never go unnoticed.

For more information: Tel:07812648497 Email: info@lavishweddingandeventflowers.com Website: www.lavishweddingandeventflowers.com

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Contact us to arrange a free, private consultation at our beautiful florist and gift boutique

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GETTING TO KNOW

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Having undergone a thorough renovation project, Stancliffe Hall has been transformed into a luxurious, well-appointed and intimate venue in the heart of the rolling Derbyshire countryside – the ideal setting for beautiful wedding celebrations.

A home as well as a hall, all weddings are truly exclusive with guests having private use of the entire hall, grounds, spa area and bedrooms (if required). The 1816 Room boasts a charming setting for a civil ceremony whilst the Whitworth Room is pure indulgence for a beautiful wedding breakfast.

Every wedding at Stancliffe Hall is bespoke and tailored and with a handpicked portfolio of trusted wedding suppliers in the area, the team work together to deliver above and beyond.

For further information visit www.stancliffehall.co.uk Stancliffe Hall, Whitworth Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2HJ 01629 736 956

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Bridal Car Service A unique slice of vintage glamour from the golden age of British motoring.

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Arrive in style to your wedding!

Getting married is all about old fashioned glamour. You may have the perfect venue & your dream dress, but arriving in style is what it’s all about & nothing sets the tone better than a vintage vehicle. Traditional values, classic vehicles & a host of elegant extras to get you to the church not only on time, but in style! Contact us to discuss your individual requirements for your Bespoke Package.

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Bespoke Flower designs for Weddings and Events A love for truly beautiful flowers

Whether it be Vintage, Modern or Elegant, Lavish is renowned for styling and crea:ng truly beau:ful flower designs , with a unique and passionate devo:on.

A designer florist who helps deliver that dream event and aims to exceed your expecta:on with a personalized ‘wow’ factor.

Ravenstone, Leicestershire, Telephone:07812648497 Website: www.lavishweddingandeventflowers.com E-mail: admin@lavishweddingandeventflowers.com

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. www.langleypriory.co.uk or call Tim on 01332 853 197 Langley Priory, Diseworth, Derbyshire DE74 2QQ

Vintage Hollywood, Pocket Fold Invitation, from £4.95 www.espousestationery.com

Lauren Collection - from £4 www.sugalily.co.uk

Kit Collection – from £5.25 www.sugalily.co.uk

Church Order of Service - from £3 www.pockettypewriter.co.uk

invitation From fancy to floral, traditional to modern, vintage to bespoke, we've got ideas from some fabulous, local stationery suppliers to inspire you ....

Agatha collection - £8 www.sugalily.co.uk

Rock n Revolution and Vintage Summer Fete designs from £2.20 www.lucyledger.com

Teal Design - from £2.50 www.sweetwordsstationery.co.uk

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Pocket design with insert from - £3.85 www.sweetwordsstationery.co.uk

Rachel book invitation £4.00 www.figtreecreative.co.uk

Together Birds - from £2.65 www.alicepalace.co.uk

Champagne Celebrations - from £2.65 www.alicepalace.co.uk

inspiration The Love Birds from The Dove Collection - £3.30 www.hummingbirdcards.co.uk

The Butterfly Collection – £3.30 www.hummingbirdcards.co.uk

Crocodile Wild selection from £3.75 www.whesthill.co.uk

A Country Wedding Invitation from £5.50 www.pockettypewriter.co.uk

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diy wedding

personalised wine bottle label

Becoming more and more popular is the DIY wedding.

Much more favourable on the purse strings and a great opportunity to get creative! Here, we chat to Chloe, founder of www.lovemakingit.co.uk to discuss all things DIY in the wonderful world of weddings!

you could have some fun with by getting friends and family crafting over a glass of wine! Set up a little production line making paper flowers, lace trimmed wine glasses, personalised wine bottle labels and planting the mini bucket favours (buckets were purchased from www.hobbycraft.co.uk).

Chloe says; “As a wedding stylist I love weddings which have special handmade touches… they give you a beautiful insight into personal style and the love and attention involved in planning a wedding.

And finally a relaxing project for those nights snuggled on the sofa when you don’t want to think about invitations, budgets or seating plans… wool wrapped letters. I blogged a tutorial on how to make these wool wrapped ‘LOVE’ letters recently which you can read at www.lovemakingit.co.uk.

I recently pulled together a collection of simple, cost effective and creative DIY projects to help one of my clients craft their ‘secret garden’ wedding theme and I’m delighted to share the results with Save The Date readers!

It’s also helpful to have a great photographer to bring the concept to life so thanks to Alex Jones www.alexjones-photography.co.uk for taking these!

Alongside the Secret Garden book, the gorgeous vintage fabric was a source of inspiration for this look which I purchased from a lovely little shop in Nottingham called The Spinsters Emporium www.spinstersemporium.co.uk for only £12 a metre. With a little help from my sewing machine this created the mini bunting for the cake, place mats for the table and the inserts in the photo frames.

I’m also a big fan of paper crafts and literally used pages from the book to make the cute heart shaped cupcake toppers and the lace trimmed menus which look great accessorised by the antique key (I bought on www.etsy.com for $10).

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There are lots of smaller DIY projects in here too which

A DIY wedding can create a magical and inspiring ambience for your special day, not only is it cost effective but it’s also a lot of fun! You can make it a sociable experience to enjoy with your loved ones, learn new skills and be very proud of all the details of your wedding.

For more handmade wedding and home inspiration come and visit my blog at www.lovemakingit.co.uk, I also offer a creative wedding styling service for couples wanting an individual DIY wedding but who are perhaps lacking in time, confidence or are in need of creative ideas!

Happy crafting!”

Chloe x

table number with vintage fabric insert

the secret garden book and rings

handmade place mats made from gorgeous vintage fabric

wool wrapped cardboard letters

table setting full of DIY projects!

antique key purchased from etsy.com lace trimmed wine glass

the secret garden book and flowers

heart cupcake toppers made from pages of the book, cocktail sticks and wool

handmade mini bunting made with vintage fabric

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MOJITO Discotheques Your party our expertise We offer a quality mix of sound and lighting to transform your venue into a fabulous party zone for you and your guests to enjoy all evening.

For the end of your special day allow yourself the reassurance of knowing that your guests will leave the party with happy feet!

Please visit our website to discover more at www.mojitodisco.com Contact Guy Morris on Tel: 07860 895498 / 023 9287 5527 Or E-mail: guy.morris@mlsaudio.com

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SPOTLIGHT ON

A great friend and fabulous all round entertainer, Just Ben talks to Save the Date

So, Ben, what do you love the most about performing?

“I really enjoy getting the crowd going. It's really important for me to put personality into each show. It keeps it fresh for me and the audience. One of the best bits is the challenge of getting everyone on the dance floor. Some parties are up straight away, others need a little 'musical' encouragement. I love playing songs that surprise the audience (in a good way!) and really get them going.”

If you could perform your 'dream' gig, where would it be and who would it be for?

“That's a tricky one! I think my dream gig would be for anyone who wanted to listen to live music and enjoy themselves. As for the where? Anywhere big enough to hold everyone, it would have to be outside and the sun would have to be shining! I would go on first, followed by The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles and so on!”

Where can people come and see you perform around the East Midlands?

“I play a lot of weddings but I do have a few public gigs. The best way to find out is to visit my website www.justben.co.uk” What makes you different from other singers and entertainers?

“I have been playing different types of shows for years but really enjoy weddings. I always meet up with couples before hand so I can get to know them and get a feel for their musical style. I never say never, so specific songs or doing a duet with the maid of honour is not a problem. The feedback I get from couples is that my personality really makes a difference. I always like to have fun in between songs; the best man is usually a good target. It's important to get to know the wedding party, it allows me to really make each show a unique and personal experience for the bride and groom.”

How much does it cost to hire you for a party or wedding?

“Prices vary depending on what you want me to do. So between £450 for acoustic sets and £695 for everything you need for your big day, such as ceremony music, master of ceremonies through to the evening disco with live sets.”

To get in touch with Ben, email ben@justben.co.uk or visit his website - www.justben.co.uk

blogsrule.co.uk Who would have ever thought that just by the simple click of a button, you can be immersed in total and utter wedding day splendour! Well, if it’s a quick dose of big day inspiration you’re searching for then look no further than these brilliant wedding blog sites.

All totally different and created and developed by truly passionate and hard working people, you can be assured of unique and wonderful ideas, advice and supplier recommendations.

And, in no particular order, here are six of our favourite wedding blogs: Rock My Wedding is an inspirational, highly addictive wedding blog site, managed by a team of three very lovely individuals, Charlotte O’Shea, Rebecca Norris and Adam Crohill. Completely real and honest, covering a wide variety of styles and budgets, Rock my Wedding boasts a fabulous community where brides to be can escape to and experience twice daily updates of real weddings, DIY ideas and fabulous fashion.

Their second hand dress area, Undress is where brides can buy and sell their once worn gowns for free and the ‘soon to be launched’ Love Lust List is going to be THE go to directory for the best W-day suppliers in the UK, as recommended by readers and industry insiders.

Rebecca says, “The absolute best feeling is really inspiring brides to have a wedding they want, not what they think they should have! We love seeing inspiration from our blog pages come alive in real weddings that brides have used... makes all the hard work worthwhile!” www.rockmywedding.co.uk Wedding planner and social butterfly, Kelly is the mastermind behind Boho with her online blog becoming more and more popular. Asked to describe Boho’s style in three words, Kelly answered ‘Unconventional, modern and alternative’ and here’s what she had to say for why she loves being involved in weddings: “The wedding world is addictive, once it’s got hold of you, you’re hooked! I’ve always loved weddings and planned my own several times over before I actually got married.

I love how individual each person’s wedding can be, and how it can really reflect that couples personality. No one wedding should be the same and I love meeting couples that want to do it differently. I’m a true romantic at heart and get really caught up in the stores of each couple. I can’t imagine ever doing anything else, I truly LOVE my job!” www.bohoweddingsandevents.com 36

Ran by the lovely Alexis who is getting married herself in September this year, OMG I’m getting Married is vibrant, fashion forward and creative. Here, Alexis tells us why she loves being involved in the world of weddings: “OMG what is there not to love? I love the creativity that comes with designing spaces, experiences and events from the overall aesthetic and art direction of a wedding all the way down to the teeniest detail on the lining of an envelope. I love the immense talent I have discovered in wedding photographers and how framing a shot in a certain way can tell such an amazing story. And I love cake. LOVE IT. I’m also overwhelmed on a daily basis by the kindness of the wedding vendors / bloggers I have met so far and am so grateful for all my new and fabulous friends! www.omgimgettingmarried.com Launched in October 2007, an ever growing and increasingly popular brand, Rock n Roll Bride is alternative, quirky and incredibly cool. Founder Kat Williams aims to promote total individuality and make each and every brides big day all about them and their style. Here is what Kat had to say: “I’ve met so many amazing people though blogging, not only within the industry but the brides that read my site. There is nothing more rewarding than getting a heartfelt email or meeting a reader who thanks you for the inspiration and the encouragement to create a wedding reflective of them and their relationship.

Weddings are such a happy and exciting time for all involved and I love that I can bring that into my job!” www.rocknrollbride.com Having recently become a full time professional wedding blogger, Annabel Beeforth of Love my Dress delivers bridal inspiration on a daily basis, with a strong focus on the more glamorous and vintage style wedding.

Annabel says, “I adore that I am surrounded by positive, happy people and lots of creative energy - be it the brides excited about planning their wedding, or newlyweds wanting to celebrate their nuptials, or the many designers and photographers and other creative professionals I work with.

This month, I handed in my resignation on a job of 10 years to become a full time professional Wedding Blogger,” www.lovemydress.net Now who could forget the boys? Andrew Shanhan, founder of the amazing website www. iamstaggered.com is simply racing along at record speed in blog land. With his motto, Weddings. Blokes. Sorted, this is THE blog for any groom to be. So, we asked the man himself, why he loves being involved in the world of weddings: “Because I love a good fight! Not at the wedding, you understand, but I love to help blokes get involved in weddings and I see that as a real honour. So many of our readers want to get involved but feel sidelined by a misplaced sense of tradition (and, frankly, by the mother-in-law) and I love to champion the men’s role and help them be involved in a fantastic celebration of their relationship. If that means the occasional scrap with mother-in-laws who think the wedding is about them, then so much the better!” www.iamstaggered.com 37

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FASHION FIX

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The ultimate bridal shopping experience

Within the beautifully situated Gracie Bleu, you will find a fabulous selection of wedding dresses, bridesmaid collections, shoes from Rainbow Club, fascinators, table decorations by little miss hubbard and their in house florist, Tineke. Basically, Gracie Bleu offers an incredible treasure chest of wedding day goodies, perfect for any bride to be.

Wedding dress appointments take place in their private bridal suite where their in-house team are passionate about achieving your perfect wedding 'look'.

The styling experience is much more than simply trying on a few dresses; from your underwear to head dress, from the shoes to your veil, every detail is lovingly thought through.

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simply want to treat yourself to a very special 'one off creation'. The choice of your fabric, body shape advice, styling and finishing details are discussed over a cup of coffee (or glass of wine if you prefer!), leading you into the exciting design experience. Whether off the peg or created specifically for you, the ladies at Gracie Bleu want choosing your wedding dress to be the best experience of your life. With a very friendly, relaxed approach, their clients love the whole time spent within the shop that they are truly sad to leave when their wedding is over.

Gracie Bleu is a 'wedding dress shop' but with much, much more under one roof.

The Gracie Bleu ethic and their business mantra is that ‘It’s not simply about finding that perfect dress’, it is much more than that.

It's about feeling like nothing is too much.

It's about being available any day of the week including Sunday’s and late nights.

It’s about advising what looks good and even more importantly what doesn’t!

It's about understanding peoples financial constraints and the sensitivity needed where this is concerned.

It's about the total look and theme of your day.

It's about listening, it's about discussing, it's about planning and most importantly, it's about you!

Finalists for best customer service award 2011 by the Bridal Buyer Awards

"I could not believe the time you gave us, the space, the patience, the advice, the understanding and just everything...you're just amazing! I honestly could not have had a better time. The lack of pressure and the honest advice was just wonderful. I am so excited to see you again."(Hetti) "You made shopping for my wedding dress a wonderful experience, from the first step through the door, the warm and friendly atmosphere made me feel special. Every little worry I had you were there for me. We had a wonderful day and I felt like a princess." (Donna)

Gracie Bleu Bridal 22 Matlock Green Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BT To book an appointment or for further information please call 01629 580011 Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm, Monday Closed. www.graciebleubridal.co.uk info@graciebleubridal.co.uk

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joins Save the Date are very excited to reveal that one of their most highly recommended wedding florists has joined forces with one of their most highly recommended websites. Yes, that's right, Tineke Floral Designs will now be available to buy on the amazing www.notonthehighstreet.com!

Fantastic news for the lovely Kerry and her team at Tineke Floral Designs and a great addition to the pieces of pretty on Not on the High Street.

Here's a sneak peek of what to expect from the range:

To get in touch with Kerry at Tineke Floral Designs to discuss your wedding or any other event requiring beautiful blooms.

Call 01629 629 371 Or visit www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk

THE LOOK

back to basics Choosing underwear to enhance your figure

Rigby & Peller Vintage Underwired plunge bra, £72.95 and luxury G-string, £54.95 (0845 076 5545) www.rigbyandpeller.com

by Victoria Guthrie

We all dream of wearing the most beautful wedding dress for our big day, and here at Save the Date, we want to make you beautiful from the inside, too!

On your wedding day, the most important quality in your underwear should be that it’s functional and perfectly fitted (you can change into the sexy lingerie later on!) Choosing the right lingerie for your dress and body type will give you the perfect silhouette, so here’s our guide to making you look and feel divine on your wedding day.

BACKLESS The last thing you want to see is unsightly straps! Obviously, strapless bras work prefectly with a strapless dress but, corsets and basques give your figure support, from your hips up to your chest. Alternatively, if you have a very low-backed dress, then a stick-on bra will be more appropriate.

HALTER-NECK The focal point of the halter-neck dress is the chest area. So, depending on how well equipped you are bosom-wise, you will have a choice of a strapless bra (best for smaller chests) or a multi-way bra (best for larger chests). The multi-way bar provides you with more support whilst at the same time giving you amazing cleavage.

A-LINE The A-line dress emphasises the waist so the key to creating the perfect silhouette in an A-line dress lies in making sure your torso is streamlined. Try a waist clincher or even a corset (depending on how confident you are) which will nip you in, in all the right places!

FISH TAIL This is one of the most figure-hugging dresses you can buy. For the ideal undergarments, get kitted out in some really supportive shape wear.

Though the general shape of the dress is incredibly flattering, there is no compromise in a dress like this - any lumps and bumps will show!

MERMAID / TRUMPET These types of dresses make the most of your torso, so getting the perfect bra is essential. Go for a lifting bra and combine that with some allin-one shape wear which covers your waist, hips and bum!

EMPIRE LINE As this dress flows from the bust down, you can get away with almost anything on your bottom half but you need something to provide support and lift up top. A balconette bra is ideal or if you want to boost your bust, a push-up bra will work really well too.

Rigby & Peller Aubade Abrazo tango bra £89.95, brief £62.95 and nightie £141.95 (0845 076 5545) www.rigbyandpeller.com

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Rigby & Peller Vintage padded balcony bra, £95.95 and Vintage high waisted ruffle back brief, £89.95 (0845 076 5545) www.rigbyandpeller.com

Gilda & Pearl Snow White Drifted Bra, £72.00 and Knickers, £55.00 (07530 509 335) www.gildapearl.co.uk

THE LOOK

leona seymour Save the Date meet make up artist

Leona, what drew you to becoming a make up artist?

I previously worked in the television industry as a researcher and celebrity booker, during this time I always found myself drawn towards the make-up rooms and when I'd realised I'd taken my tv career as far as I wanted to, make-up seemed like a natural progression. I trained at Glauca Rossi School of Makeup and my career went on from there.

How would you describe your style?

I love classically beautiful make-up, vintage styles and glamorous looks. Having said that I love doing creative shoots with really over the top make-up or vampire, gothic looks.

That's one of the reasons I love make-up, its so versatile and the possibilities are endless.

What inspires your work?

I'm always looking at fashion magazines for the current looks and colours, I keep a file full of tear sheets that I go through from time to time for inspiration.

As well as bridal make up, what else does your job involve?

As well as my bridal work I work in television, commercials, fashion and film, I like to do a variety of different types of work, that way I get to do lots of creative make-up and work with lots of different and interesting people.

If you could only have three items in your make up bag, what would they be and why?

This is a tough one as I love so many different types of make-up products! However if I only had three items to create a look it would be tinted moisturiser, mascara and a lipstick.

Lipsticks can also be used as a cream blush so that's a sneaky way to get a 2 in 1!

Leona's top 5 bridal make up tips: 1 Make sure you drink lots of water leading up to your day.

Water is so important for healthy looking fresh skin and keeping it hydrated is key.

2 As well as your skin, make sure your lips are well hydrated.

Lightly exfoliate your lips with lipbalm and a soft tooth brush and then layer on more balm. Your lipstick will go on beautifully and smooth.

3 Cream blushers are a really nice alternative to powder.

They will make your skin look luminous, dewy and fresh.

4 False lashes are a quick and instant way to make your eyes stand out. If you don't feel comfortable with strips go for individuals, they will make your eyes look fantastic on your photos.

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5 Most importantly, make sure you choose a make-up look for your big day that is suitable for you and that you feel confident wearing. You should be wearing the make-up, the make-up shouldn't be wearing you.

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Perfect for your wedding day

Kedleston Hall was built to impress, making it the ideal location for your big day. With its picturesque setting and magnificent state rooms, you’ll be sure to wow your guests.

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You’ve planned the wedding, the flowers and the outfits; but have you planned on where you are going on your honeymoon?

The Kuoni Personal Travel Experts have over 67 years of travel experience needed to create the perfect honeymoon. Their focus is service and will do everything they can to make your dream trip the holiday of a lifetime. The chic Nottingham store has a welcoming atmosphere, funky design and a lounge area where customers can relax, have a drink and browse through brochures, or watch the large interactive video screen showcasing Kuoni’s exotic destinations. Honeymoon couples are made to feel extra special and can enjoy a glass of champagne while planning their perfect trip.

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Kuoni is award-winning and has been voted the World’s Leading Tour Operator for 11 years in a row. Kuoni’s luxury holidays are perfect for honeymooners looking for a magical once in a lifetime holiday, from over-water villas in the Maldives to driving adventures in the USA and safaris in Africa. Kuoni can work to your budget and you can easily tailor-make your honeymoon, combining destinations and adding on unforgettable and authentic experiences. Your honeymoon will be unforgettable.

Kuoni can also plan renewal of vows, special anniversary celebrations and, where permitted, celebrations of commitment and same-sex civil partnerships. For those major moments in your life, you can rely on Kuoni to make them memorable.

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We want your honeymoon to be special Many of our exotic worldwide destinations are ideally suited for honeymooners looking for a magical ‘once in a lifetime’ holiday to celebrate the start of their married life together.

As experts in tailor making holidays we are able to arrange virtually any honeymoon itinerary. From escorted tours to thrilling round the world trips, the world is quite literally your oyster.

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real wedding Lorraine & David Wetton

We were married on Valentine’s Day, 14th February, at The Cathedral Quarter Hotel in Derby. The ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening were all in the hotel.

14th February, Cathedral Quarter Hotel, Derby Photography by Stuart Wood

We looked at many venues, but the Cathedral Quarter seemed to have everything. It is by Derby Cathedral, almost in the City Centre. It’s a beautiful building, which has been carefully restored with great taste. The entrance staircase is spectacular, with a huge stain glass window at the top. It gives such a great light and feel and is ideal for photography.

We also chose the venue having met the general manager at a taster evening. The food and the service really are fantastic.

The whole day was run with precision and attention to detail. This is a reflection of an excellent management team who really do care and want to make certain your day is special. Also the suites are well designed and very spacious with large bathrooms and lounge areas within the room. This is so important when guests are in and out prior to the ceremony.

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I had no set idea for a dress at all. I had planned to use a store out of Derby that I knew and friends had used in the past.

However, we visited a wedding show and met the team from Lori-G. They seemed to have some great ideas and after a visit with the bridesmaids and my mother, I made a decision very quickly. Although I had ideas of what I thought I wanted, I was more guided into what really suited me as a shape and a style. My confidence in

Lorraine's Dream Team:

Venue - Cathedral Quarter, Derby (www.thefinessecollection.com) Dress - Lori G (www.lorigbridal.co.uk) Flowers - John Preston (www.johnprestonflowers.co.uk) Cake - Layers Cakes (www.layerscakes.co.uk) Photographer - Stuart Wood (www.stuartwoodweddings.com)

the team paid off and I was delighted with the dresses and the service. We only set the plans for the wedding in September and visited Lori-G in October, which is a tight schedule for a dress, but they performed to time without stress.

The theme was black and white. We had one bridesmaid in black and one in white. The groom, best man and page boys in black dress suits. We kept the theme running with black candelabras on beautiful white linen (ironed) table clothes and ivory/white flowers around each decoration. A head table with a spectacular run of flowers and a large pedestal. The flower runner and pedestal was used for the ceremony and the wedding breakfast. As a hairdresser I see lots of weddings and know the importance of getting the flowers right.

We used John Preston, based in Ashbourne, who is a master florist and incredibly creative and gives great ideas. We knew that flowers could be difficult being Valentine’s day, one of the busiest days of the year for a florist. But John chose flowers that would not cause any clash with the day, in terms of supply, quality and cost. John did an incredible job, like with many things, you get what you pay for and it is certainly not an area to skimp on price, as long as you have quality and creativity and we had that in abundance.

The room lends itself to a grand occasion, with splendid decor and a room with great height and great entrances. We had soft jazz playing during the breakfast and the acoustics are fabulous, with no overpowering sounds in any part of the room, which is often a problem.

We opted for a grand design cake. We had looked on the internet for celeb wedding cakes and came across a design we loved. At a wedding show, we showed our picture to a number of companies, most of who coughed with horror, at the possible complexity.

materials and the build design. It was a 3 layered cake that looks like it is suspended in mid air, each layer surrounded by strings of crystals. It really worked and looked stunning. The girls built it up at the venue as it couldn’t be moved, once in place.

The cake also mirrored the invites, favour boxes and table planners. They were all white with crystal and really nice quality. The favour boxes had perfume for the ladies and aftershave for the guys. The work was done by No9 designs and we were delighted with everything we received.

We also chose a photographer carefully, as at the end of the day, it’s one of the most important decisions as it’s the complete bookmark and memory of your special day and another area where it is not worth skimping on price. We chose Stuart Wood, an award winning photographer, who is as happy in the commercial world as he is with weddings. We loved his work from the moment we saw it and also the way it is produced in to album form, with special finishes unlike anyone else. From the very start of the day to the very end, Stuart’s enthusiasm and professionalism never stopped. He is a photographer that captures moments rather than set pieces.

This comes from his skill in the commercial world of capturing something special in a very short space of time. We could not recommend Stuart highly enough.

I guess all in all, we worked in a short time frame, chose the very best professionals who make life easy, we chose a venue that worked with care and military precision to ensure everyone had a special day.

Apart from the florist and the car, we chose everything else by visiting wedding shows and getting a feel for what is available and who shows real enthusiasm for what you want to achieve.

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With four stunning collections, we offer the cream of British bridal design for the fashion forward bride. Ideally situated between Nottingham and Derby. t: 01332 873320 • 36 Station Road, Draycott, Derbyshire DE72 3QB e: info@bridalwearderby.co.uk www.thedressingroombridal.co.uk

The Little White Dress

A visit to our wedding boutique 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 t: 0115 9810146 www.thelittlewhitedress.co.uk Trent House, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 5GN

True to you Bridal True To You Bridal

A fantastic location with ample space and a great range of bridal and bridesmaid dresses, to suit all budgets t: 0115 9508760 www.eastmidlandsformahire.co.uk 70-72 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5FD

Jackie Thompson Couture

Jackie Thompson Couture are wedding dress designers with jack ie a difference offering beautiful handmade bodices, corsets and skirts in sumptuous silks. t: 01332 874969 e: Jackie@jackiethompsoncouture.co.uk www.jackiethompsoncouture.co.uk 7 Burlington Close, Breaston, Derby DE72 3UB

Cakey Wakey

With over 15 years experience, our aim is to produce a wedding cake as individual as you are. t: 0115 9611277 m: 07737 137944 e: cakeywakey@me.com www.cakey-wakey.co.uk

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Cameo Cupcakes

Fresh and tasty handmade cupcakes delivered to your door - for events, gifts and wholesale.

Reliable service with a high attention to detail. t: 07883 107788 www.cameocupcakes.co.uk e: michelle@cameocupcakes.co.uk

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Cotton and Crumbs

Cotton & Crumbs specialise in creating beautiful bespoke wedding cakes, cupcakes and cookies for your special day. t: 02476 265297 or 07803 122985 e: info@cottonandcrumbs.co.uk www.cottonandcrumbs.co.uk

Delicious Designs

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Traditional, contemporary and modern designs. Choose from stunning handmade sugar flowers or novelty figures and designs. t: 01773 826993 / 07739 010317 www.deliciousdesigns.co.uk

April Delights

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Kula tsurdiu

Kula Tsurdiu is the ultimate in vintage bridal couture. Based in Nottingham’s Lace Market, her bridal designs are unique, romantic and ever-so pretty! t: 0115 714 2488 • e: info@kulatsurdiu.co.uk www.kulatsurdiu.co.uk 35 Warser Gate, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1NU

With over 15 years experience, we can match any element from your wedding colour scheme or compliment your theme by using details from the wedding dress, invitations or jewellery. t: 0115 9625672 / 07967027075 e: info@aprildelights.co.uk www.aprildelights.co.uk Unit 11 Glade Business Centre, Gala Way, Nottingham, NG5 9RW

Bluebell Bakery

Our stylish cupcake towers and favours are a fantastic way to personalise your special day, contact us for a free consultation. t: 0115 841 4327 e: hello@bluebellbakery.co.uk www.bluebellbakery.co.uk

Green & Stock are home to a fresh style of wedding cakes and a new generation of bespoke toppers t: 0115 9401093 e: jess@greenandstock.co.uk www.greenandstock.co.uk

Catering Sensations Chocolate Fountains

Sensations are experts at creating the ultimate chocolate experience, weddings are our speciality, member of the wedding professionals network. t: 01773 826077 • m: 07969565512 www.sensationschocolatefountains.co.uk e: sensationschocolatefountains@hotmail.com

The Fiona Herbert Catering Company Ltd

t: 01636 812434 e: eventsteam@fionaherbertcatering.co.uk www.fionaherbertcatering.co.uk

Childcare Practical Childcare Solutions

Professional childcare company offering crèches and childcare for a wedding or any type of event. t: 0845 1645014 /07979257979 e: josie@practicalchildcaresolutions.co.uk www.practicalchildcaresolutions.co.uk

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Mojito Discotheques

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Discotheques Mojito are quality suppliers of discotheque tomojito Discotheques Quirky Cookies entertainment & Cakes are quality suppliers of discotheque Bespoke cookies, cupcakes prestige event agencies and Mojito entertainment to prestige event agencies and and celebration cakes for all private venues in both London and the midlands. occasions. Homemade and private venues in both London and the Midlands. m: 07860 895498 • t: 02392 875527 hand decorated using the finest e: guy.morris@mlsaudio.com locally sourced wherever possible. m:ingredients, 07860 895498 • t: 02392 875527 www.mojitodisco.com t: 01332 610997 enquiries@quirkycookiesandcakes.co.uk e: e:www.quirkycookiesandcakes.co.uk guy.morris@mlsaudio.com www.mojitodisco.com tom Wardle vintage & Cake

Beautiful vintage china hire for tea parties, weddings and events, and scrumptious cakes for all occasions.

Live music from Nottingham’s finest. Playing essential classic pop from the last 50 years.

Solo acoustic, duo, full band.

Spirits High Entertainments

t: 07725 819693 t: 07814 600596 • e: vintageandcake@me.com Full-time Professional DJ where e: tom@tomwardle.co.uk www.vintageandcake.co.uk www.tomwardle.co.uk you and your guests choose the CateRIng disco music you want and don’t Spirits high entertainments the Fiona herbert Catering Full-time Professional DJ where want via Ltd the interactive website!

Company you and your guests choose the disco music you want and don’t t: 01636 812434 t:01246 866475 e: eventsteam@fionaherbertcatering.co.uk want via the interactive website! www.fionaherbertcatering.co.uk 866475 e: paul@spiritshigh.org.uk t:01246 www.spiritshigh.org.uk Sensations www.spiritshigh.org.uk

Sensations are experts at creating the ultimate chocolate experience, weddings are our speciality, member of the wedding professionals network.

FLoRISt

Florist

t: 01773 826077 • m: 07969565512 www.sensationschocolatefountains.co.uk e: sensationschocolatefountains@hotmail.com

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vases, storm lanterns, mirrors, candelabras, Floraldeco specialises to feature in ourexclusively trees and lighting. in wedding at: 01332 898828 directoryflowers, pleasecreating call e: nicola@intenseevents.com 9302861 style to suit unique 0115 andbeautiful the www.intenseevents.com personality of all of their clients. t:07980 569808 e:floraldeco@googlemail.com www.floraldeco.co.uk

John Preston Flowers

John Preston Flowers are renowned as Derbyshire’s most recognised and prestigious brand for your bespoke wedding flowers. t: 01335 300 076 e: john@johnprestonflowers.co.uk www.johnprestonflowers.co.uk John Preston Flowers, Derby road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1LZ

WHO, WHAT, WHERE

Samantha Davis, Wellbeing & Beauty

Lavish Wedding and Event Flower Coordinator

Contemporary, natural or modern, Lavish cater for every look. Attention to detail and unique style. Clients receive a one to one personalised service focusing on individual requirements. t: 07812648497 e: info@lavishweddingandeventflowers.com www.lavishweddingandeventflowers.com

Tineke Floral Designs

∞Experienced and friendly mobile make-up services specialising in wedding make up for the Bridal Party. ∞Bespoke pre-wedding beauty and holistic treatments and pampering packages. ∞Hen and Pamper Parties www.wellbeingandbeauty.co.uk e: Samantha@wellbeingandbeauty.co.uk t: 0115 9393499 and Mobile 07813 069507

Tineke provide exquisite flowers for your special

HA day,IRDR and will bring your ideas and vision to life with their creativity and knowledge. t: 01623 464 371 t: 01629 629 371 who, what, where e: kerry@tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk FLoRISt www.tinekedelivered.co.uk

Marquees

Lavish Wedding and event Flower Coordinator

Quest Marquees

Hair & Beauty

Contemporary, natural or modern, Lavish cater for every look. Attention to detail and unique style. Clients receive a one to one personalised service focusing on individual requirements.

t: 07812648497 James White Hair e: info@lavishweddingandeventflowers.com

www.lavishweddingandeventflowers.com One of the UK’s most in demand bridal hair stylists, James’ bridal hairdressing is for a haIRDReSSeRS sophisticated, discerning client who appreciates style.

White Room Boutique Room boutique a unisex salon offering, t:White 07932 086is189 cuts, colours, blowdrys, extensions and wedding either salon or home visits. e:hair,info@jameswhitehair.co.uk t: 0115 9599898 • 21 George Street, JamesWhite Hockley, Nottingham NG1 3BH www.jameswhitehair.co.uk Hair_ www.whiteroomboutique.co.uk

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Wedding packages tailor made t: 01773 769900 info@fieldphotographic.com toe:www.fieldphotographic.com your needs from pre-wedding treatments, cuts and colours and wedding day hair and make-up, so you look and feel fabulous on your big day. ian Bursill Photography Emotive.

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01332 369900 Wedding Photography by Ian Bursill, the WPJA’s Wedding Photojournalist of the Year 2009. e:UKinfo@jarah.co.uk t: 07881 438911 www.jarah.co.uk e: info@bursill.com www.bursill.com 25A St James Chambers/Halls St JamesVisit Street, Derby DE1 1QZ our website Field Photographic

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37 Lips & Lashes Mobile Make-up Artists

Specialists in Wedding Make-up we offer a relaxed, professional service leaving you looking and feeling fabulous on your special day. t: 07715 463559 / 07910211950 e: info@lipsandlashes.co.uk www.lipsandlashes.co.uk

Quality marquees for all occasions with a friendly service and years of experience t: 01623 656065 / 07885 830400 e: info@quest.eu.com www.marquees.eu.com

Top Marques (UK) Ltd

Specialists in wedding marquees, we offer affordable luxurious marquees, toilets, catering and bar facilities to suit all tastes and requirements. t: 01335 330 476 e: info@topmarquesuk.com TOP MARQUES ( UK ) LTD www.topmarquesuk.com MARQUEE, BAR & TOILET HIRE

Menswear East Midlands Formal Hire

With a choice of waistcoat designs we offer fantastic, competitive prices for quality grooms and East Midlands groomsmen’s suits. t: 0115 9508760 www.eastmidlandsformahire.co.uk 70-72 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5FD Version 2

Formal Hire

Photography Newstead Farm, Mammerton, Longford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3DE Tel 01335 330 476 Fax: 01335 330 479 E-mail: info@topmarquesuk.com www.topmarquesuk.com

Butterworth Photography

Becky and Neil endeavour to create a fabulous wedding photography experience, keeping it fun and relaxed whilst capturing your day beautifully. t: 0115 8497158 www.butterworthphotography.co.uk

VAT No 917873583

Ian Bursill Photography

The Studio Mickleover

Natural. Emotive. Timeless. Documentary Wedding Photography by Ian Bursill, the WPJA’s UK Wedding Photojournalist of the Year 2009. t: 07881 438911 e: info@bursill.com www.bursill.com

t: 01332 523523 e: smile@thestudio-mickleover.co.uk www.thestudio-mickleover.co.uk

Ian Daisley Photography

Instant Momento photo booths

A friendly & personal approach from one of Derbyshire’s leading photographers. Beautifully created images that provide wonderful memories of your wedding day. t: 01629 825699 m: 07918 687624 e: ian@iandaisleyphotography.com www.iandaisleyphotography.com

INTENSE EVENTS

Oehlers Photography

Beautiful ~ Unobtrusive ~ Fun ~ Contemporary ~ Story Telling Images Of Your Day. Two Photographers Attending

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

Rachael Connerton Photography

A natural, contemporary approach to photography.

Breathtaking images, keeping memories as vivid and fresh as the day you made them. t: 0115 9844885 e: info@rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk

Red Square Photography

For gorgeous pictures! Becki’s friendly approach will ensure that the spirit, glamour and emotion of your day will last forever.

Studio 2 Ednaston Home Farm Brailsford, Ashbourne Derbyshire, DE6 3AY t: 01335 360103 www.redsquaregallery.co.uk e: info@redsquaregallery.co.uk

Stuart Wood Photography

Combining both candid stuartwood moments with beautifully lit PHOTOGRAPHER portraits ensures that your special day will last a lifetime. t: 07831 359379 • e: stuart@stuart-wood.com www.stuartwoodweddings.com

PHOTO BOOTHS A fun, instant and unique photo booth experience, bringing giggles and laughter to your wedding reception. Just add smiles. t: 01283 735569 m: 07967 097589 e: info@instantmomento.co.uk www.instantmomento.co.uk

ROOM DRESSING Executive Linen

Executive Linen Event Hire suppliers of quality china, linen, glasswear and catering equipment to the catering and outside events industry. t: 01332 694333 e: info@executivelinen.co.uk www.executivelinen.co.uk

Paula Blake Weddings & Events

Using the finest quality products and always with a second to none service, Paula Blake specialises in bespoke invitations and full wedding and event styling. t: 07807 819464 e: info@paulablakeweddings.co.uk www.paulablakeweddings.co.uk

Seats & Sashes

Seats & Sashes

Luxury Wedding Chair Cover Hire and Bespoke Hand-Crafted Wedding Stationery. t: 07966 567957 e: emma.saint@yahoo.co.uk www.seatsandsashes.co.uk

STATIONERY Espouse Boutique Wedding Stationery The Espouse studio will work closely with you to design and create your stationery package that is completely tailored to suit your Wedding. t: 0115 9160917 e:dominique@espousestationery.com www.espousestationery.com

WHESTHILL – stylists in stationery

Will your invitations be utterly discreet, or have the Wow factor - the only limit to Whesthills creativity is your imagination! t: 07966622271 e: whesthill@btinternet.com www.whesthill.co.uk

TRANSPORT Dennisson Classic Cars

A family run business, specialising in offering a unique chauffeur driven service, for weddings and special occasions. t: 0115 9550129 e: info@dennissonclassics.co.uk www.dennissonclassics.co.uk

I Do Wedding Cars

Arrive in style in nothing better than a unique vintage classic car. With a host of elegant extras we promise to get you to the church on time and in style. t: 0115 9611277 • m: 07737 137944 wedding cars e: info@idoweddingcars.org www.idoweddingcars.org

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An award winning travel agent, we specialise in wedding luxury honeymoons. Visit our brand new store cars on Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham. t: 0115 947 0074 www.kuoni.co.uk 44 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ

Travelounge

Travelounge is an independent travel agency offering luxury and tailor made holidays and honeymoons for the discerning traveller. t: 01332 677000 e: honeymoons@travelounge.gtmail.co.uk www.travelounge.co.uk 9 Derby Road, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3JW

WHO, WHAT, WHERE

VENUES

WEDDING FAYRES

Langley Priory

White Media Wedding Fayres

Provide Targeted marketing Specialising in small, sophisticated weddings with White Weddings Magzine // Wedding Fayres opportunities for an emphasis on providing you with unparalleled suppliers to meet brides at our quality and choice amidst inspiring surroundings fayres,our regional White Weddings magazines and tel: 01332 853197 online directory e: Tim@langleypriory.com t: 01246 541906/551685 e: info@whitemedialtd.co.uk www.langleypriory.co.uk LANGLEY PRIORY A D1 1 5 4

Makeney Hall Hotel

EXCLUSIVE WEDDING VENUE w w w. l a n g l e y p r i o r y. c o . u k

A stunning Victorian country house property with fantastic views and lawns. Exclusivity available. The perfect setting for your perfect day. t: 01332 842 999 e: weddings.makeneyhall@akkeronhotels.com www.akkeronhotels.com/makeneyhall Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney, Milford, Derbyshire, DE56 0RS

The Finesse Collection

Four unique wedding venues in the East Midlands each offering the perfect setting to celebrate a special occasion.

Lace Market Hotel, Nottingham, Cathedral Quarter Hotel, Derby Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington The Lion Hotel, Belper www.thefinessecollection.com

The Manifold Inn

The manifold inn located in the heart of the peak district.

The ideal location for any country wedding. t: 01298 84537 e: enquiries@themanifoldinn.co.uk www.themanifoldinn.co.uk

VIDEOGRAPHERS Midway Media Wedding & Event Videographers

Professionally accredited videographers capturing your special day unobtrusively in a creative and cinematic style. Outstanding quality at an affordable price! t: 01283 218549 • www.midway-media.co.uk Tracey: 07974 646287 • Barry: 07595 342984 e: enquiries@midway-media.co.uk

www.whitemedialtd.co.uk

WEDDING GIFT LIST Bennetts

Established in 1734, Bennetts offer a unique selection of everyday accessories & luxury gifts for you and your new home. Register in-store or online for your personal Wedding Gift List Service and create and manage your Wedding Gift List from the comfort of your own home. t: 01332 344261 8 Irongate, Derby, DE1 3AL e: sales@bennettsirongate.co.uk www.bennettsirongate.co.uk/wedding-gift-list/

John Lewis

t: 0115 9418282 www.johnlewis.com e: giftlist_nottingham@johnlewis.co.uk

WEDDING PLANNERS Adore by Chloe

Personalised wedding & event styling across the East Midlands ~ Creative, Stylish & Thoughtful. t: 07968 401110 e: hello@adorebychloe.co.uk www.adorebychloe.co.uk

Carmen Weddings

From concept to celebration, Carmen Weddings offer a professional and personal wedding planning service tailored just for you.

We are dedicated to providing you with a stylish, sophisticated and finely tuned wedding. t: 0845 604 8388 m: 07747 816789 e: hello@carmenweddings.co.uk w: www.carmenweddings.co.uk

Derbyshire Event & Wedding Planners

We offer a variety of packages from ‘On the day co-ordination’ to ‘Full Bespoke Wedding Planning’ We aim to make you special day or event have the ‘Wow Factor’ everyone will remember t: Julie 07727426380 or Dawn 07840812171 e: info@derbyshireweddingplanners.co.uk www. derbyshireweddingplanners.co.uk

Honeysuckle & Castle

We aim to guide you through the planning process and can guarantee to help you achieve your dreams with a professional and cost effective venue styling and planning service. t: 07789 886947 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk

Avado Boutique

Honeysuckle & Castle have teamed up with the lovely Avado Boutique. A quirky occasional gift boutique with table mock-ups, finishing touches & lots of inspirational ideas for personalising your wedding.

The Courtyard, Draycott Mill, Draycott, Derby DE72 3NB t: 01332 871654 e: info@avadoboutique.co.uk www.avadoboutique.co.uk

La Vie Est Un Voyage

La Vie Est Un Voyage (Life Is A Journey) is passionate about planning inspiring, eco-friendly weddings without compromising on style. Its your wedding, your ethical journey, your story t: 01332 408 078 e: info@lavieestunvoyage.com www.lavieestunvoyage.com

The Wedding Director

A first class wedding planner.

We plan to exceed your expectations... bringing unforgettable memories... at affordable prices! t:07872 582001 e: info@theweddingdirector.co.uk www.theweddingdirector.co.uk

Your Wedding Angel

We are a fresh and creative ‘Wedding Planner’ and it is our priority to assist, guide and above all, ‘inspire’ you, to have the most memorable wedding celebration! Regardless of what stage your planning, we can slot in to help and ensure that your day runs without a glitch! t: 07701029923 e: leahlyons@yourweddingangel.com www.yourweddingangel.com

At John Lewis our gift list service offers free delivery and a wide range of inspiring products.

No wonder so many couples say ‘yes’.

0115 941 8282 giftlist_nottingham@johnlewis.co.uk 0114 276 8511 giftlist_sheffield@johnlewis.co.uk

Something to celebrate?

If you’re getting married, planning a civil partnership, reaching a milestone birthday or organising any other kind of celebration, make it easy for your friends and family to know what gifts you’d really like.