Issue 36 | It was always you by Save the Date Magazine

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ABBI & ASH REAL WEDDING

36 INTRODUCING THE LACE MARKET HOTEL

STEAL ABBI'S STYLE

AUTUMN COLOUR I N S P I R AT I O N

SARAH & LUKE REAL WEDDING

HELLO & WELCOME! This issue features a very special real wedding which we are sure is going to inspire you beyond your wildest dreams! Our very own Abbi shows us how to pull off an epic wedding weekend in true festival style. You can soak up this beauty of a wedding across pages 6 - 12 and we’ll be blogging this soon in the not so distant future so keep your eyes peeled! Congratulations Abbi & Ash! And in other news, in keeping with the ever changing seasons, we’ve got some gorgeous Autumnal design palettes to tickle your fancy and help inspire you if you’re planning your big day a year from now. Along with this, we’ve got lots of our incredible ‘Cream of the Crop’ suppliers showing us what they’ve got to offer and giving you the opportunity to find out a little more about the best in the business (in our opinion!) So, settle down, get cosy and enjoy … Lydia x

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ABBI & ASH A WEEKEND WEDFEST HAVE A NOSEY

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bbi & Ash married on 1st September in what can only be described as a whimsical, wanderlust wonder with meticulous attention to detail and a breath taking array of inspiration. With Abbi being one half of Save the Date Magazine, some would say she was in the most fortunate position to plan her dream wedding. However, being inundated with a constant stream of inspiring wedding pretty on a daily basis, it became a challenge to stay focused and true to her style. Needless to say, she (along with Ash) pulled it off and created a wedding weekend to remember. Along with a dream team of wedding suppliers, Abbi & Ash worked tirelessly to create a Boho Luxe festival inspired wedding complete with tipis, an outdoor ceremony, hay bales, a glamping village for their camping guests, food trucks, prosecco vans, flower crowns and a constant flow of amazing entertainment. All of this combined with the most incredible styling and personal touches ensured that this wedfest gave guests plenty to talk about. Abbi wore a dress by Margaux Tardits from The Mews of Notting Hill for the ceremony; its feminine and romantic look was in perfect keeping with their unique, personal ceremony under the skies. Channelling her inner Florence (and the machine) she then changed into a bohemian, ethereal style dress by Grace loves Lace; always wearing her beautiful flower crown by Number 27 Floral Design. Her 13, yes thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13 bridesmaids wore white dresses by Mango and carried foliage bouquets completing the look with their eucalyptus flower crowns. Ash and his groomsmen looked the part wearing suits by Reiss and bow ties by LV Made in England. Entertainment came in the form of a string quartet for the ceremony playing significant songs for the couple followed by an amazing brass band after the speeches and a brilliant band who filled the dance floor in the evening. All topped off with a silent disco which went down a storm. The next day guests were treated to more entertainment with DJ sets from three of their friends, an acoustic performance and a duo in the evening who again, filled the dancefloor. There was certainly no time for a lull (a list of entertainment in the suppliers credits at the end). 7

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Guests were treated to food by Black Peppermint with amazing canapés and sharing platters to the table. Heidi the food truck served up the food in the evening and the next day too. With a blank canvas, Abbi’s imagination could run wild and she envisaged a festival village, similar to that of Glastonbury which both her and Ash have loved over the years. So she and her army of suppliers set to work transforming the field. Peaktipis provided their incredible structures as the focal point with festoon lighting by Fabric Theatre and beautiful blooms every way you turned courtesy of the talented Michele Gledhill. The Little Lending Company provided lots of vintage props, furniture, signs and seating together with creating an outdoor dancefloor complete with Moroccan rugs. Abbi & Ash worked hard making those all important little touches stand out with Abbi collecting glass bottles for the ladies and tankards for the men and personalising them with the guest’s name in calligraphy (thanks to Kayleigh Tarrant) plus a flower crown bar for the guests to get into the festival spirit, a jam jar bar (made by Ash’s dad) and provided a collection of ridiculous hats pegged on a washing line for guests to wear on the dancefloor! Instead of an ‘order of the day’ the couple commissioned Made by Wood & Wood to create a bespoke newspaper letting all the guests know what to expect with a few funny tales about the bride and groom thrown in too! From start to finish, every little detail had been thought through which lead to gasps of amazement and pure delight from the guests throughout the entire weekend. Abbi & Ash created a day all about them – at every corner was an element of the day which epitomised the two of them as a couple and together, they pulled off a weekend which their guests will never forget. Truly Epic. 8

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STEAL ABBI'S STYLE! C R E AT I N G A F E S T I VA L I N S P I R E D WEDDING WEDDING EYE CANDY If you can’t stop swooning over Abbi & Ash’s festival-inspired wedding day (we certainly can’t) you’re in the right place! A boho-meets-luxe wedding theme is the perfect choice if you want a relaxed, laid-back celebration with heaps of style. With a dreamy outdoor setting, awe-inspiring details and the coolest decorations, find out how you can pull off this gorgeous wedding theme for your very own special day.

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THE WEDDING CAKE If you don’t fancy a traditional wedding cake, why not opt for a delicious doughnut tower instead? Alternatively, you could create a DIY doughnut station for your guests to treat themselves too – they can even double up as yummy wedding favours! Elle Jane Cakes / Matt Horan Photography

THE COOKIE WALL Abbi and Ash spoilt their guests with a cookie wall by Yummy Little Cakes. Your guests won’t be able to resist helping themselves to an assortment of delicious cookies when they’re feeling peckish. You can decorate your cookie wall with ribbons, flowers or calligraphy. Yummy Little Cakes / Matt Horan Photography

THE WEDDING VENUE A rustic tipi offers the perfect setting for your special day, and their flexibility means they can suit any style of wedding. Whether you’re dreaming of an enchanting woodland, fabulous festival or modern minimalist wedding, Peaktipis can find a canvas to suit your big day. There are lots of lovely ways to decorate your tipi too – consider draping colourful bunting across the ceiling or create a modern foliage installation to wow your wedding guests. Peaktipis / Matt Horan Photography

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THE WOODEN SIGNS Signs are a must-have for a festival-inspired wedding celebration and they can be used in so many ways. From directing your guests around your venue to displaying your favourite romantic quotes, they are a fabulous addition to your big day décor. Kayleigh Tarrant / Matt Horan Photography

THE WEDDING CEREMONY What could be more magical than saying ‘I Do’ under a wooden archway adorned with beautiful blooms? An enchanting choice for an outdoor festival wedding, you’ll find lots of beautiful archways over on The Little Lending Company. The Little Lending Company / Darina Stoda Photography

T H E TA B L E P L A N Make a statement with your wedding seating plan! You could create a hanging installation or calligraphy inspired-scrolls to show your guests where they are sat. We adore this table plan by Polly & Me and we think it would work wonderfully for a boho-meets-luxe theme or tipi wedding celebration. Polly & Me / Matt Brown Photography

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THE FOOD We love the idea of serving your guests some scrumptious grub from a mobile van. The Old Brick Cafê will suit any style of wedding venue and the street food is made for a festivalinspired celebration. Plus, it looks seriously cool! The Old Brick Cafê

T H E D É CO R & D E TA I L S Oversized light up letters and props are a wonderful way of decorating your wedding venue, particularly if you have an outdoor setting or tipi celebration. In My Life

THE FLOWERS Lots of beautiful blooms are a must-have for any bohemian wedding celebration. Abbi used lots of wild foliage, greenery and flowers by Michele Gledhill Flowers & Styling to decorate their venue space. You can create hanging installations, flower crown bars and the most gorgeous table centerpieces. Michele Gledhill Flowers & Styling / Rachael Connerton Photography

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his season offers so much beautiful inspiration and Autumn weddings are always going to be utterly gorgeous. It is no wonder it’s becoming such a popular time of year for couples to say ‘We Do’.

One of the best things about Autumn weddings is the fact that they suit any style of celebration. Whether you’re dreaming of a truly rustic affair with warm, orange tones or a luxurious and lavish celebration with a rich and vibrant colour scheme, it’ll fit in beautifully with the Autumnal surroundings. Wrap up warm, grab a cosy cup of coffee and discover three of the most popular colour palettes for the season ahead…

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raditionally, Autumn conjures up thoughts of cosy browns, burnt oranges and deep reds. We’ve given this gorgeous colour scheme a modern makeover. Inspired by fine art weddings, we’re swooning over the thought of a pale Autumn palette using light peach, delicate green and dusty blue hues. This wedding theme is all about elegance, and it’s a wonderful choice if you’re a self-confessed romantic at heart. It should be soft and delicate, using materials such as embroidered lace and layer upon layer of tulle. Have you ever considered rocking a subtly coloured gown on your big day? Gowns in blush pink, dusty rose or barely-there peach are a beautiful choice for this colour palette. Alternatively, you could incorporate your colour scheme into your aisle style by donning a pretty bridal flower crown. When it comes to your wedding stationery, opt for watercolour invitations with frayed edges and hand-written calligraphy. We recommend keeping the same style of stationery throughout your special day so that it looks totally coordinated. This really is such a romantic option for your Autumn wedding, don’t you think?

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f a rustic woodland affair sounds right up your street, listen up folks! A colour palette consisting of dark, forest green and lots of wooden details will create an enchanting theme for an Autumn affair. This would look particularly magical if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tying the knot in a forest setting, or simply if you want to bring the outdoors in. The perfect fit for a country barn wedding, we suggest decorating your wedding venue with lots of long wooden trestle tables lined with wild foliage and greenery. Consider adorning your tables with lots of tea lights and candles for a warm glow as the evening draws in â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you could even hang dainty fairy lights across the trees. Just think of all of the magical photographs! Weathered wooden ladders decorated with your favourite trinkets will add a personal touch to your big day, while rustic wooden pallets can be used as part of your seating plan or for woodland signs.

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luxurious jewel-toned colour palette is guaranteed to capture your heart. Opt for rich purple, burgundy red, emerald green and plush navy. You could even add a splash of mustard yellow for a vibrant touch. This heavenly colour palette works perfectly with ultra-divine materials such as velvet, satin and silk. Set the scene with your wedding invitations, a garnet red ribbon will add a fabulous finishing touch to your stationery and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll let your guests know what to expect on the big day. Why not tie your theme in together by wrapping a long velvet ribbon in various colours around the stems of your bouquet? We love the idea of a sumptuous lounge area at your venue for your guests to enjoy a signature cocktail or two. We suggest hiring a couple of vintage armchairs and decadent couches, with an antique-style rug and coffee table. Metallic vases overflowing with deep red roses and trailing greenery will make statement centrepieces for your tables, while tall candles in various jewel hues will give your venue a romantic ambience. Work in luxe metallic such as gold and copper for a hint of understated glamour.

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THE KEDLESTON

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e love working with passionate people in the wedding industry. People who really care about their couples and want them to have the best day ever. Robyn, Wedding Planner at The Kedleston is one of those people. Here, she talks to us about her job and why you should be considering The Kedleston as the setting for your big day; "As a Wedding Planner I’m always excited to meet new couples, find out how they got engaged (subtle hints to my partner are imminent after every meeting) and what plans and wonderful ideas they have for their wedding. As a venue that doesn’t offer set packages it’s really important to me to find out as much as possible about each couple so that I can tailor a wedding to suit their needs and wants. I think that’s the best way to do it! No two weddings are the same and that’s how we treat ours, all entirely unique to each wonderful couple who walk through our doors. With that in mind, we offer entirely personalised menus with a one on one meeting with our fabulous Head Chef to talk through your ideas, your favourite food and exactly what it is you’d like to serve on your wonderful day with us! As all of our food is locally sourced produce (some of it even grown on site) it’s important to us to make sure the food reflects the amazing quality our farmers, butchers and other suppliers bring us. Being part of Derby Brewing Co we’re all about a good tipple to keep your guests merry! Whether that be a glass of fizz from a local English vineyard or a personalised cocktail designed by you and your fiancé. We even offer you the chance to create your own brew, pop down to our brewery and cook up a batch of ale with our ever so talented brewers, complete with personalised bottles and pump clips to serve. Get in touch, I’d love to show you around our gorgeous Georgian hotel and chat with you about your wedding!"

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www.thekedleston.co.uk t: 01332 477 222 | e: kedleston@derbybrewing.co.uk Kedleston Rd, Derby. DE22 5JD

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o, if you’re stuck for ideas for your wedding cake, grab a cosy cup of tea and prepare to have those taste buds tantalised as we get to know more about Green Kitchen Cakes… What inspired you to start a wedding cake business, and have you always wanted to design and create cakes? I’ve always loved baking but didn’t start baking seriously until after university. Since then I haven’t looked back! I love being a small part of such a happy occasion and it’s always a privilege to help create a cake that’s personal to a couple. Do you offer your couples cupcake-style cakes, as well as traditional wedding cakes? We mainly offer tiered wedding cakes; however, cupcakes are a popular choice too. Often couples like the ease with which cupcakes can be served to guests. They can also be a great addition to a wedding cake, they can be used as wedding favours or even edible place names. We’ve also created cupcake decorating stations, where guests can add whatever toppings they want. A fun activity to help keep guests entertained with a tasty end result! What is your favourite style / design of cake to create for couples? Over the years our style has evolved and we mainly create less formal wedding cakes, usually involving buttercream rather than traditional icing, or the popular naked and semi-naked cakes. This attracts couples who have the same vision for their wedding and wedding cake. I love incorporating flowers onto wedding cakes, whether coordinating with the rest of the venue, or especially edible flowers and leaves. A pretty way to add colour that you can also eat! It’s great when couples also want to add a personal touch to their cake. Either something as simple as picking their favourite flavour or a meaningful cake topper, to adding elements to the design that’s unique to them. Do you see any upcoming wedding cake trends for weddings in 2018? Semi-naked cakes continue to be really popular with a few new twists on how to decorate them. Foliage is another big trend. You don’t necessarily have to include lots of flowers into your wedding decor, you

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can create impact using greenery. This can also be incorporated as part of the cake design to create an organic, natural look. But the beauty of doing your wedding your way, is that you can choose whatever style you love, regardless of trends. Which are your most popular flavours? Or do you have any recommended flavour combinations? Classic flavours such as vanilla, lemon and chocolate are always popular and are usually a crowd pleaser. Couples this year have also been choosing some more unusual flavour combinations such as white chocolate and prosecco cake with strawberry buttercream and earl grey cake with vanilla buttercream. If you’re having a tiered cake you can have a different flavour for each tier which means you don’t have to narrow down your choice to just one type of cake! My main advice would be to choose flavours that you enjoy and don’t feel like you have to have any traditional fruit cake if you’re not a fan. How would you recommend couples choose a style of cake, where should they start? E.g colour schemes, Pinterest etc Think about what kind of wedding are you having. Do you want your cake to match the style of your venue? E.g. naked cakes for a barn/ festival wedding. Start looking at inspiration pictures either in magazines or on websites such as Pinterest. Are you drawn to any particular styles of cake? Or any specific elements from cakes that you’ve seen? Come along to a consultation. We’ll talk about what ideas you have for your wedding cake. But don’t worry if you’re not sure what you want as I can offer as much guidance/inspiration as you’d like.

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ALEXANDRA ANNE B R I DA L B O U T I Q U E

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or those of you just starting out on that all important wedding dress hunt, it’s crucial to find boutiques who really care about you and your journey to finding ‘the one’. The passion and dedication Alexandra Anne shows to her craft is amazing and we love working with her. Take it from us, her boutique is utterly gorgeous and we know you won’t be disappointed if you pay her a visit … here we put her in the hot seat … Ally, how long has Alexandra Anne been open for now? Over three years now – although having dreamt about it for over 10 years it seems like we’ve been doing it forever! Living the dream as they say... How would you describe the ‘Alexandra Anne’ experience? First and foremost, fun! Personally, we think it’s important to get the right balance between a luxurious experience and one that you feel you can just ‘be you’, relax and enjoy. This normally begins with some refreshments – there are always plenty of Jammie Dodgers & bottomless cups of tea here to keep the energy levels up! Our two hour appointments allow time for brides to really indulge in the dress buying experience. It’s such a special and exciting time that shouldn’t be rushed. We are not waiting to roll our eyes at the first sight of your finest and trusty grey underwear! With a luxuriously spacious, comfortable and private changing room all to yourself, you can feel calm in the knowledge that we deal with any body worries discreetly. There are no limits to what can be achieved – let your creative bridal imagination run wild – we love it!

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Whereabouts are you? We are very fortunate to be hidden away in a beautiful barn on the Chatsworth Country Estate in Derbyshire. The views are just incredible here with all the fresh air and time out a bride could want! That and a cheeky slice of cake from the farm shop just over the road... Which designers do you stock? We can’t tell you how in love we are with our designers at the moment, the collections are just getting more and more amazing! Without a doubt the ‘Jesus Peiro’ collection has something everyone will love and designs that just have that wonderful twist on tradition. We also stock ‘Charlie Brear’, a design goddess in our minds – one for the super creative, seperates loving bride. ‘Rembo Styling’ is one of our absolute favourites with their boho, relaxed vibes and contemporary lace work. To top it off we have the stunning ‘San Patrick’ gowns alongside the truly glamorous ‘Eliza Jane Howell’ who is now a finalist for the 2017 Best British Bridalwear Designer in the Bridal Awards. So much to enjoy! What do you love most about working in the bridal industry? Where do we start?! In general I just love being totally absorbed in this creative industry. There are so many wonderful and clever people conceiving all kinds of amazing ideas for couples. To be swept up in dresses designed by people I have admired for years is just a pure pleasure. Seeing the smiles and confidence this gives to our brides and their families is honestly priceless.

What can brides expect when they come and see you for an appointment? Diversity. We pride ourselves on having a contemporary and eclectic collection here at Alexandra Anne, but if that isn’t to your taste there is a beautiful and equally extensive selection of more romantic and classic styles too. You can rely on adding that little extra twist though, we do love a creative curveball! We source exquisite little handmade extras from all over the world so you can accessorize until your heart’s content.

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o, Sarah, for anyone that hasn't seen The Souljers in action, can you describe your style of entertainment?

I'd say Jersey Boys meets Bruno Mars with a sprinkling of Five (yes Five) along the way! I think the thing that gets commented on the most (after the ridiculous amount of energy that goes into the performance) is that it feels like two separate shows; a slick and stylish first half which is really visual and is a brilliant sing-along and then a second half that is more like a live disco - it's just so much fun, the entire audience always joins in and has a blast! What do you think makes your band different to the others?

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- it's so special! We then encourage everyone onto the dancefloor at the halfway point of the first dance and, with a full floor, this is where we sneakily set up our mic stands behind everyone else, ready to start our first set as soon as the song ends. This means that we start off with a full dancefloor and it's then simply our job to keep them there! Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the criteria to become a souljer!? Talented and energetic but, mostly, you need to just love to perform and do whatever is best for that bride and groom and their guests. The whole reason you're there is for them and, with the show we have, it's in your hands to give them the best night of their lives.

We purposely tried very hard to create a show that isn't like anything else out there today and, whilst bands and DJ's might even play the same or similar songs to us, they won't be delivered in the same way, that's for sure! Most other bands and acts tend to think from a musician's point of view, whilst we are all from a production and stage show background - having spent many years between us on cruise ships, touring European theatres, managing our own dance crews and so on - so our experience in these fields allows us to create a spectacle, a "show" and something that people won't forget. We are probably the only band out there today that is aimed exclusively at weddings and so our set list is geared towards pleasing all ages of audiences. Our superstar DJ, Matty of Rockafella DJ's, is included in every package and continues in the same thread as the show too, so it's a flawless transition.

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What songs do the band enjoy the most?

We always believed that we could create a show that was nothing like anything out there, not a solo singer or an acoustic group nor a full on band or just a DJ, we believed there was an in between; small enough to fit in all venues but scalable for larger venues too. Most importantly though, this was led entirely by a massive desire to be exhaustively entertaining and fantastically fun, through full choreography and dance routines alongside vocal harmonies - only playing songs that fill a dancefloor, we found a perfect mix that now works with all audiences of all ages.

We love Bruno Mars so Uptown Funk and 24k Magic go down incredibly well. Having said that, Five's "Keep On Movin'" is very difficult to top - it is such a floor filler. The Souljers definitely have a thing for Five, I'm telling you! On that note then, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your trick for filling a dancefloor? All audiences need a reason to be somewhere and they won't just turn up because you'd like them to, so our top tip for filling the dancefloor is to make sure that they have something to be there for. The first dance is by far the best time to get everyone together, so we created a really lovely intro for the first dance with all of the guests around the dancefloor, perfect background music and amazing lighting to set the scene and Adam brings in the bride and groom to rapturous applause

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Now this is our area: style! You can see that we're a slick, cool and vibrant bunch and so style is high on our list of priorities. As a wedding band you need to look better than everyone else in the room - except the bride and groom, of course! Finally, Sarah, whose idea was The Souljers and how did it come about? The Souljers was born from a need for Adam to get back to full stage shows. Adam was performing at exclusive weddings as a solo swing singer but missed the energy and fun of larger shows.

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he Lace Market Hotel is a beautiful, original setting for a chic, city centre wedding. Here, Dan & Jessi tied the knot and tell us all about their big day: â&#x20AC;&#x153;After being together for 8 years, we both wanted an intimate low key wedding with our families and closest friends. We loved the style of the restaurant and bar at the Lace Market Hotel and knew it would be the ideal place for our celebrations. The head chef at the Lace Market said he would create a menu of our choice. We both thought tapas would be a great idea as it would enhance the informal relaxed feel we wanted for the day and encourage our guests to mingle. Our ceremony was at Bridgford Hall, in West Bridgford. We both know the area well, I (Dan) work close by and we often go to West Bridgford for a coffee or dinner. We had an understated seasonal scheme with the wildflowers of the bouquet acting as a unifying theme. Overall, we wanted a very natural look for the flowers and this carried over to the cake and the way we decorated the reception venue. We used all our own vases of different sizes to arrange the flowers across the tables in the bar and the restaurant. We had a Prosecco reception and the Lace Market Hotel put on a great bar, with a particularly good selection of gins and whiskeys. As for the food, we wanted to try something a bit different. We both love tapas, and the head chef said he could do whatever we wanted, so we thought why not? Everyone thought the food was amazing, which was lovely to hear and it brought everyone together. It also meant with a lot of smaller plates it would ensure that there would be something for everyone. We made our own playlist; a list of our favourite songs that we thought our guests would enjoy. Our philosophy was to keep it simple. If you give people great food, drink and company then they will go home happy."

To get in touch;

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An absolutely fantastic team.

They make you feel so relaxed, especially if you are wooden and awkward in front of the camera. The photos are so beautiful. Friendly professionalism.

They kept in touch with little surprises through the post and email updates. Their eye for detail is stunning. Discreet, with no request being too much. Calm. Thank you thank you thank you!!

Our wedding album came yesterday, and it’s stunning. If I’m honest I got very emotional and shed a few tears. Oh wow these are amazing!! Photos we will cherish forever.

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Weddings at Stapleford Park 2017/18

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history, the perfect location for your day! Think of Makeney Hall as a blank canvas, just waiting for you to make your very own. The Woodland Gardens is our picturesque outside ceremony area for couples who wish to combine the grandeur of Makeney Hall with the rolling fields around us. Inside Makeney Hall we have a range of beautiful suites you can choose from, all of which are licensed to hold your wedding. The Milford Suite, The Conservatory and Laviniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Chartwell and The Chevin can all be transformed into the perfect setting for your day. The world of wedding planning is changing and we believe in being flexible to ensure your plans are made a reality! Request our brochure and pick the elements youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for. To receive a brochure please call the wedding team on 01332 845703, or email weddings.makeney@shlhotels.com. Makeney, Milford, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0RS | t: 01332 845 703 | e: weddings.makeney@shlhotels.com www.makeneyhallhotel.com | www.makeneyhallweddings.com

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e’re huge fans of Rachael Connerton Photography here at Save the Date Magazine HQ, and we just knew we had to share Sarah & Luke’s beautiful big day. Let’s hand you over to Rachael, to tell us a little more about the inspiration for this gorgeous wedding celebration at Stapleford Park… "Shooting amongst the fading lavender to replicate the shot I knew Sarah and Luke loved so much from their pre-wedding shoot, I was one very happy photographer. The last of the beautiful October sunshine meant that we meandered happily through the breathtaking grounds at Stapleford Park (It also meant that we were treated to glimpses of heavenly detail on Sarah’s dress as she turned with a huge smile to look back at her new husband!) I was expecting beautiful understated elegance (Sarah and I had chatted excitedly about her love of nudes and neutrals), I was expecting stunning florals, courtesy of the incredible ‘Sophie’s Flower Company’ (and I certainly wasn’t disappointed) and I was expecting lots of beautifully happy close family moments (as I knew there were some extra special family connections). What I wasn’t expecting was how naturally effortless it would all feel – Sarah and Luke just seemed to melt into each other and were so relaxed and happy - it was completely infectious. As I said, family is really important to Sarah and Luke, so much so that when I asked them why they fell in love with Stapleford Park their response was that they wanted to choose a venue which was local to them so that all of their family (and particularly their grandparents) could attend, which was so special to hear. Second only to them seeing each other for the first time as Sarah walked down the aisle. They both explained that one of their favourite moments was when they greeted their guests in the gardens as husband and wife and then having all their friends and family together for the whole day. Over to Sarah for a few more details...‘We wanted our wedding to be very elegant, romantic and classic. We were drawn to the character of not only the building of Stapleford itself, but also the grounds – we joked that if they were to get married it would simply have to be Stapleford and low and behold, our dreams came true! We also wanted our day to be simple and loved the nude tones we chose and the beautiful lanterns – we had our heart set on having a candle light evening.

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I had an idea in my head of the dress I thought I really wanted, however when I tried it on it just didn’t suit my petite frame. I tried around 12 dresses on in total and ‘the one’ just completely stood out - as I walked out of the changing room at Annie Laurie everyone just loved it and I felt so sophisticated, classic and elegant in this dress, which is exactly how I hoped I’d feel. I have always had a real love for flowers and white hydrangeas are my favourite. Sophie at Sophie’s Flower Company helped us brilliantly to create the exact look that we were aiming for. Sophie also gave us Rachael’s contact details. I made contact with Rachael really just for an idea on pricing and from the moment we spoke we just clicked, we both loved the same things and I could tell that Rachael had a real passion for her work. We thoroughly enjoyed our pre wedding shoot with Rachael and felt relaxed from the moment we met. Rachael’s husband, Ian is just as lovely as Rachael and we both had so much fun working with them, nothing was too much. To all brides and grooms to-be, I have one word - Relax!!! We were both very nervous on the morning of the big day but there really was no need. Also make sure you enjoy and take in every second - everyone says that the day passes by with a blue, but it really does go so fast!’ I loved delivering Sarah and Matt’s album to them and reminiscing about their incredible day (over a cup of tea or two!). It was so special to hear all their exciting plans and projects for their first year as Mr and Mrs and I’m really looking forward to keeping in touch and hearing more!"

The Lovely Suppliers: Venue: Stapleford Park Dress: Annie Laurie, Easton on the Hill Flowers: Sophie's Flower company Shoes: Carvela, John Lewis Suit: Slaters, Nottingham Hair: Lisa Banfield, Elliott Hair Design, Melton Mowbray Makeup: By Sarah the bride Wedding Coordination: Amy Thorne at Amaranthyne Weddings Photography: www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk | 01664 822342

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How can you ensure to get guests up on the dance-floor? We have years of experience in our field, and all of this has helped us to learn exactly what gets people going. It’s all about watching for signals, things like toes tapping and shoulders moving help to tell you that you’re doing the right thing to get people in the mood and build the atmosphere, from that we can build on it and really get the party going. What do you love the most about being involved in the wonderful world of weddings? The thing that we love most about being involved in the world of weddings is being able to create some amazing memories for the most amazing day of our customers lives. Seeing the look on their faces as they dance away to their favourite tunes surrounded by their closest friends and family really is special!

We offer a range of different wedding packages, to suit all budgets and price ranges. Our packages combine a number of different services we offer. We like to make sure that our customers have an easy and enjoyable experience when choosing their wedding entertainment, so they have the option to either mix and match and create their own personalised package, or they can choose one of our pre designed packages if they would prefer. What do you feel makes RJL Events stand out from the crowd? At RJL Events, all of our customers are as important as the next, we want to make sure that every couple that we work with has an amazing experience from start to finish. Our service is completely tailored to the couples needs, whether it’s the music they like or building them a completely bespoke package to really give their wedding that wow factor. What are the most popular song requests you get from couples? A lot of couples love things like ‘We found love, Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna’ and ‘Shape of you, Ed Sheeran’. And then of course there are classics that people love like ‘Blame it on the boogie, Jackson 5’ and ‘Show me love, Robin S’. However all of our DJs are multi-format, meaning that we can tailor our DJ services to suit any taste or style that our couples like.

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estled discreetly in one of the best and most upmarket locations in the city of Nottingham, sits the renowned Hart’s Restaurant and four-star Hart’s Hotel - with its welcoming ambience, stunning views and charming atmosphere, you would be forgiven for thinking you were hidden away in a rural haven somewhere. However, with a fantastic urban location fused with a unique, cosy feel, with Hart’s, you really can achieve the ‘best of both worlds’.

garden, before moving to ‘Hart’s Upstairs’ for their sumptuous wedding breakfast. Boasting 32 light, airy bedrooms, Hart’s Hotel has all the modern facilities you would expect from a hotel of this calibre, you really can relax and enjoy the complete Hart’s experience. So, if it’s a combination of city centre chic meets rural romance you’re aiming for, then Hart’s could be your perfect wedding solution.

With vast experience when it comes to weddings and events, recently wed Sally Thornhill and the award winning team at Hart’s can offer a dream solution to your day. With a full wedding license for civil ceremonies and partnerships, and the ability to cater for up to 100 for a sit down wedding breakfast, you can be sure that every one of your guests will feel spoilt when it comes to the Hart’s experience. A true WOW factor and totally unique to Hart’s is their beautiful private garden with striking views overlooking the city of Nottingham. A real advantage to a city centre based hotel, guests can hold their drinks reception and canapés within the walled

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ichie Muir is a big favourite of Save the Date Magazine. If you’ve attended any of our Wedding Event with a Difference events, chances are you will have seen him, guitar in hand, belting out a tune and getting everyone tapping their feet. From walking down the aisle accompanied by a live acoustic guitar and then during the champagne reception or wedding breakfast and then onto the evening and partying away into the night to the Richie Muir Band and DJ set, the options with Richie are simply endless. Having played professionally for over 20 years, Richie works tirelessly at every wedding to give the bride and groom a perfect soundtrack to their day. The memory of themselves, family and friends in a big circle dancing at the end of the evening is something that lasts forever. I asked Richie for a bit more information on the service he provides and here’s his response:

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twinkling lights, The Nottinghamshire provides the perfect backdrop for your Wedding. End your day in style in our stunning Bridal Suite and beautifully appointed guest rooms which can be hired exclusively for your special day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After searching high and low for the perfect venue for our special day we were completely blown away by everything about The Nottinghamshireâ&#x20AC;?

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Nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe. Iconic Bride provides a luxurious and intimate bridal boutique offering a hand picked selection of beautiful designer bridal gowns and accessories. With commitment to style, quality and personalisation Iconic Bride works towards creating a bride people will remember. www.iconicbride.co.uk | 01623 371174 | info@iconicbride.co.uk 31 High St, Edwinstowe, Notts, NG21 9AR

We are undergoing a full refurbishment & expansion in early 2017 & taking bookings from May 2017 for more information call 0115 968 0179 Burntstump Country Park, Burntstump Hill, Nottingham, NG5 8PQ enquiries@cch-hotel.co.uk www.cch-hotel.co.uk

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ere at Save the Date Magazine HQ, we believe finding your dream wedding dress should be the most magical experience, and you’ll definitely have that at Lori G Bridal Studio. We’ll hand you over to the delightful duo, Lorraine & Sandra, to find out more about the studio… Lori G Bridal Studio was created in 2006 by sisters, Lorraine & Sandra. The sisters have the perfect combination, one with an accountancy background and the other with a degree in fashion from Nottingham Trent University. Lorraine, as well as running Lori G Bridal Studio with her sister & the team, also still works freelance as a consultant within the Fashion Industry. “We are very excited here at the Studio about 2018. We have lots of new exciting things on the horizon. With the creation of a new Bridal Suite for our Brides-to-Be and also the arrival of two new Designer Collections at Lori G! We have had the arrival of the first collection already, Eliza Jane Howell. These are exquisite & well worth a viewing. The second Collection will be arriving early 2018. We feel these new Designer Collections will offer a different look and style to our current labels.

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Allure Bridals, Wtoo by Watters, True Bride & Brighton Belle, We feel very lucky, we have a lovely team working with us at Lori G Bridal Studio. We believe in giving our brides the same care and attention from the First look right through to collection day. We have built our reputation by looking after our brides & giving them that attention every bride wants. We pride ourselves on attention to detail & customer service.”

To get in touch;

www.lorigbridal.co.uk info@lorigbridal.co.uk | 01332 550573 125 Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LF

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Use our handy tick boxes to keep you & your wedding on track. BRIDAL & ACCESSORIES Alexandra Anne Bridal t: 01246 582925 e: hello@alexandra-anne.co.uk www.alexandra-anne.co.uk 4/5 Broomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barns, Chatsworth Country Estate, Pilsley, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PF Baroque Couture t: 07801 694934 e: elaina@baroquecouture.co.uk www.baroquecouture.co.uk The Studio, Station Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, DE72 3QB Dress Place t: 0115 9242409 e: info@dressplace.co.uk www.dressplace.co.uk 4 George Street, Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 3BE Frances Day Bridal t: 01636 813967 e: hello@francesday.co.uk www.francesday.co.uk 85a King Street, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0EH Haarlem Bridal t: 01629 825974 e: hello@haarlembridal.com www.haarlembridal.com Haarlem Mills Derby Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4BG Iconic Bride t: 01623 371174 e: angela@iconicbride.co.uk www.iconicbride.co.uk 31 High Street, Edwinstowe, Notts, NG21 9QR Ivory White Bridal t: 01332 841426 e: info@ivorywhitebridal.co.uk www.ivorywhitebridal.co.uk 36 Town Street, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EH Lori G Bridal Studio t: 01332 550573 e: info@lorigbridalstudio.co.uk www.lorigbridal.co.uk 125 Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LF The Ivory Chapter t: 01332 970166 e: phoebe@theivorychapter.co.uk www.theivorychapter.co.uk Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8FE MENSWEAR Jon Paul Formal Menswear e: jonpaulmenswear@gmail.com www.jonpaulmenswear.co.uk

LV Made In England e: hello@lvmadeinengland.co.uk www.lvmadeinengland.co.uk CAKES Amerton Cakes t: 01889 270606 e: info@amertoncakes.co.uk www.amertoncakes.co.uk April Delights t: 07967 027075 e: info@aprildelights.co.uk www.aprildelights.co.uk The Confetti Cakery t: 07595 340032 e: hello@theconfetticakery.co.uk www.theconfetticakery.co.uk Cottonwood Bakery t: 07917 450126 e: helen@cottonwoodbakery.co.uk www.cottonwoodbakery.co.uk Elle Jane t: 07776 237017 e: elle@ellejane.co.uk www.ellejane.co.uk Green Kitchen Cakes t: 0115 9635699 e: info@greenkitchencakes.co.uk www.greenkitchencakes.co.uk

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Smiggle Kitchen t: 07985 712186 e: hellosmigglekitchen@gmail.com www.smigglekitchen.co.uk

The Old Manor House Bakery t: 07753 654235 e: oldmanorhousebakery@gmail.com theoldmanorhousebakery.co.uk

Yummy Little Cakes t: 07890 688 464 e: Info@yummylittlecakes.co.uk www.yummylittlecakes.co.uk

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Bella the Vintage Prosecco Parlour t: 01332 764957 e: enquiries@falconfoodandspirits.co.uk www.falconfoodandspirits.co.uk

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Fizz 76 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mobile Prosecco Van t: 07977 140392 e: emily-emma@fizz76.com www.fizz76.com

Gail Dandy Catering t: 01636 819955 e: gail@gaildandy.co.uk www.gaildandy.co.uk

The Hop & Hoof t: 07538 999436 e: contactus@thehopandhoof.co.uk www.thehopandhoof.co.uk

The Fiona Herbert Catering Company Ltd t: 01636 812434 e: eventsteam@fionaherbertcatering.co.uk www.fionaherbertcatering.co.uk

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Floral Deco t: 07980 569808 e: floraldeco@googlemail.com www.floraldeco.co.uk

Dream Wedding Entertainment t: 07789 278210 e: info@dreamweddingentertainment.com www.dreamweddingentertainment.com

Hiden Floral Design t: 01572 337394 e: info@hidenfloraldesign.co.uk www.hidenfloraldesign.co.uk

Ed Peczek t: 07859 413721 e: ed@edpeczek.co.uk www.edpeczek.co.uk/wedding-guitarist/

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

George Simpson t: 07817 388223 e: george@meltonmusic.co.uk www.georgesimpson.net

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Helen King Photography t: 07515 931393 e: info@helenkingphotography.co.uk www.helenkingphotography.co.uk Ian Bursill Photography t: 07881 438911 e: info@bursill.com www.bursill.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Jay Emme Photography t: 07904 031953 e: jay@jayemmephotography.com jayemmephotography.com

Mrs Umbels t: 07789 986558 e: sarah@mrs-umbels.co.uk www.mrs-umbels.co.uk

Beaulieu Wedding Photography t: 0115 9333148 e: info@beaulieuphotography.com www.beaulieuphotography.com

Jenny MacarĂŠ Photography t: 07968 752866 e: jenny@jennymacare.com www.jennymacare.com

Looch Mind Reader t: 07841 332816 e: looch@looch.co.uk www.looch.co.uk

Tineke Floral Designs t: 01335 370700 e: kerry@tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk

Coales Capture Photography t: 07989 630701 e: coalescapture@gmail.com www.coalescapture.co.uk

Lee Garland Photography t: 07779 662178 e: lee@leegarlandphotography.co.uk weddings.leegarland.co.uk

Richie Muir t: 07966 363930 e: richie@richiemuir.com www.richiemuir.com

Twisted Willow Florist t: 07792 213 297 e: twistedwillowflorist@gmail.com www.twistedwillowflorists.com

Darren Cresswell Photography t: 01530 413053 e: info@darrencresswellphotography.co.uk www.darrencresswellphotography.co.uk

Magda K Photography t: 07745 486962 e: hello@magdak.co.uk www.magdak.co.uk

RJL Events t: 0333 7720341 e: hello@rjlevents.com www.rjlevents.com

Wild Thyme t: 07967 348308 e: hello@wildthyme.co.uk www.wildthyme.co.uk

Ed Godden Photography t: 07977 559853 e: ed@edgodden.co.uk www.edgodden.co.uk

Matt Horan Photography t: matthoran85@gmail.com www.matthoranphotography.com

The Burgundyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s t: 07971 015720 e: bookings@theburgundys.co.uk www.theburgundys.co.uk

HAIR & BEAUTY

Emily & Katy Photography t: 07989 996609 e: smile-please@emilyandkaty.co.uk www.emilyandkaty.co.uk

The Souljers t: 0116 2790146 e: info@Souljers.co.uk www.souljers.co.uk

Ali Gunn Makeup Artist t: 07736 381197 e: makeupbyali@hotmail.com www.makeupbyali.co.uk

FLORISTS

Georgie Steeples Make-Up Artist t: 07763 096688 e: georgiesteeples@gmail.com www.georgiesteeples.com

Avant Garden Weddings t: 07772 153523 e: mail@avantgardeneventsp.co.uk www.avantgardenevents.co.uk

Hannah Blinko Hair t: 07817 541072 e: hannah.blinko@ntlworld.com www.hannahblinkohair.com

Catkin t: 07758 730462 e: catkinflowers@outlook.com www.catkinflowers.com

James White Hair t: 07870 978899 e: info@jameswhitehair.co.uk www.jameswhitehair.com

Elder & Wild t: 07800 546892 e: studio@elderandwild.com www.elderandwild.com

Vanessa Peacock Make-Up Artist: t: 07504 982739 e: va.peacock@gmail.com www.vppromakeup.com

First Hand Photography t: 07866 104892 e: jack@firsthandphotography.co.uk www.firsthandphotography.co.uk

Marie Anson Photography t: 07885 424244 e: marie@marieansonphotography.com www.marieansonphotography.com Oehlers Photography t. 0115 9736598 e: info@oehlersphotography.co.uk www.oehlersphotography.co.uk

Grace Elizabeth Photo & Film e: contact@graceelizabethphoto.com www.graceelizabethphoto.com

Pear & Bear Photography t: 07837 858255 e: hello@pearbearphotography.com www.pearbearphotography.com

Twig & Vine Photography t: 07900 884449 e: hello@twigandvine.photography www.twigandvine.photography

Rachael Connerton Photography t: 0115 9844885 e: info@rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk

Harvey & Harvey Photography t: 01476 404620 e: studio@harveyharveyphotography.com www.harveyharveyphotography.com

Samantha Hook Photography t: 01636 673800 e: sam@samanthahook.co.uk www.samanthahook.co.uk

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

Sarah Salotti Photography t: 07505 114372 e: info@sarahsalotti.co.uk www.sarahsalotti.co.uk

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Sarita White Photography t: 07808 327732 e: info@saritawhitephotography.com www.saritawhitephotography.com Steven Bradshaw Photography t: 07801 909837 e: info@stevenbradshaw.co.uk www.stevenbradshaw.co.uk Your Perfect Day t: 0116 261 6826 e: info@yourperfectday.co.uk www.yourperfectday.co PHOTO BOOTHS The LuxBooth t: 07989 996609 e: hello@luxbooth.co.uk www.luxbooth.co.uk Magic Seflie Mirror t: 0116 2029953 e: info@premier-ltd.com www.premier-magic-mirror.com Snapcandy Photo Booths t: 07875 363968 e: hello@snapcandybooths.co.uk www.snapcandybooths.co.uk Star Eventz UK t: 07488 240373 e: info@stareventzuk.co.uk www.stareventzuk.co.uk Vintagebooth.me t: 07779 662178 e: hello@vintagebooth.me www.vintagebooth.me VIDEOGRAPHY Grace Elizabeth Films e: contact@graceelizabethphoto.com www.graceelizabethphoto.com Ian Dearman Media t: 07841 335284 e: iandearman@hotmail.com www.iandearmanmedia.com Jason Lynch t:07702 117812 e:info@jasonlynchweddings.co.uk www.jasonlynchweddings.co.uk

STATIONERY Lisa Jayne Creative t: 07788 646349 e: lisa@lisajaynecreative.com www.lisajaynecreative.com LoveLi t: 07734 349463 e: hello@loveli.co.uk www.loveli.co.uk Mad Philomena t: 07545 531240 e: liz@madphilomena.co.uk www.madphilomena.co.uk Mint Green Calligraphy e: hello@mintgreencalligraphy.co.uk www.mintgreencalligraphy.co.uk Polly & Me e: hello@pollyandme.co.uk www.pollyandme.co.uk Rose Press e: hello@rosepress.co.uk www.rosepress.co.uk Whyte Weddings t: 07857 984238 e: info@whyteweddings-uk.com www.whyteweddings-uk.com DETAILS & DECOR Doris Loves t: 07734 696151 e: hello@dorisloves.co.uk www.dorisloves.co.uk Fabric Theatre t: 0115 9398885 e: info@fabrictheatre.co.uk www.fabrictheatre.co.uk In My Life t: 07399 353758 e: hello@loveinmylife.co.uk www.loveinmylife.co.uk Mad Philomena t: 07545 531240 e: liz@madphilomena.co.uk www.madphilomena.co.uk Modern Heritage Styling t: 07985 297572 e: fran@modernheritagestyling.co.uk www.modernheritagestyling.co.uk

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Polly & Me e: hello@pollyandme.co.uk www.pollyandme.co.uk Premier Events t: 0116 202 9953 e: info@premier-ltd.com www.premier-event-services.com The Rustic Wedding Company t: 07590 654186 e: info@therusticweddingcompany.com www.therusticweddingcompany.com The Vintage House that Could t: 07492 058018 e: hello@thevintagehousethatcould.co.uk www.thevintagehousethatcould.co.uk Wedding in a Tea Cup t: 01273 201822 e: hello@weddinginateacup.co.uk www.weddinginateacup.co.uk TRANSPORT CW Campers Vans t: 07967 027075 e: info@cwcampervans.co.uk www.cwcampervans.co.uk I Do Wedding Cars t: 0115 9611277 e: info@idoweddingcars.org www.idoweddingcars.org MARQUEES & TIPIS Peaktipis t: 0344 4113460 e: info@peaktipis.co.uk www.peaktipis.co.uk GLAMPING Tinkers Bells t: 07921 395696 e: info@tinkersbells.co.uk www.tinkersbells.co.uk TRAVEL Travel Counsellors t: 07429 147711 e: di.knowles@travelcounsellors.com www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/di.knowles

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CELEBRANT Cariad Personal Ceremonies t: 07961 668996 e: info@cariad-personalceremonies.co.uk www.cariad-personalceremonies.co.uk VENUES Alrewas Hayes t: 01283 791625 e: info@alrewashayes.com www.alrewashayes.com Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7DL Belvoir Castle t: 01476 871 001 e: crayson@belvoircastle.com www.belvoircastle.com Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE Blackbrook House t: 01773 881234 e: howcanwehelp@blackbrookhouse.com www.blackbrookhouse.com Ashbourne Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2DB Breadsall Priory t: 01332 977050 e: leah.wragg@marriotthotels.com www.marriottweddings.co.uk/venue/49/breadsall-priory- marriott-hotel- country-club Moor Road, Morley, Derby, Derbyshire, DE7 6DL Calke Abbey t: 01332 585121 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7LE Callow Hall t: 01335 300 900 e: info@callowhall.co.uk www.callowhall.co.uk Mappleton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AA Clumber Park t: 01332 585121 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk Worksop, Nottingham, S80 3BE Cockliffe House t: 0115 9680179 e: enquiries@cch-hotel.co.uk www.cch-hotel.co.uk Burntstump Country Park, Burntstump Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PQ

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Doddington Hall t: 01522 812 501 e: justine@doddingtonhall.com www.doddingtonhall.com Doddington, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU

Kedleston Hall t: 01332 585121 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk Kedleston Hall, Derby, DE22 5JH

Donington Hall t:01332 810649 e: info@doningtonhall.com www.doningtonhall.com Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SG

Kelham House t : 01636 705266 e: enquiries@kelhamhouse.co.uk www.kelhamhouse.co.uk Main Street, Kelham, Newark, Nottingham, NG23 5QP

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 Hotel t: 01629 734474 e: info@eastlodge.com www.eastlodge.com Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EF Field and Forest Weddings t: 07534 163 861 e:contact@fieldandforestweddings.co.uk www.fieldandforestweddings.co.uk Lodge Lane, Newchurch, Hoar Cross, Staffordshire, DE13 8RL Haarlem Mill t: 07766 654001 e: hello@haarlemmill.co.uk www.haarlemmill.co.uk Hart’s Hotel & Restaurant t: 0115 988 1900 e: s.martin@hartsnottingham.co.uk www.hartsnottingham.co.uk Standard Hill, Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6GN Hardwick Hall t: 01332 585121 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk Doa Lea, Chesterfield, S44 5QJ Hodsock Priory t: 01909 591204 e: weddings@hodsockpriory.com www.hodsockpriory.com Blyth, Nr Worksop, Notts, S81 0TY Holme Pierrepont Hall t: 0115 933 2371 e: rplb@holmepierreponthall.com www.holmepierreponthall.com Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. NG12 2LD

Lace Market Hotel t: 0115 9484414 e: rsvns@lacemarkethotel.co.uk www.lacemarkethotel.co.uk 29-31 High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HE Loughborough Endowed Schools Events & Venues t: 01509 283723 e: eventenquiries@endowedschools.org events.endowedschools.org 3 Burton Walks, Loughborough, Leicestershire. LE11 2DU Makeney Hall t: 01332 845703 e: weddings.makeney@shlhotels.com www.makeneyhallweddings.com Makeney, Milford, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 ORS My Country Houses – 5* Hen Party and Wedding Houses t: 01629 734414 e: hello@mycountryhouses.co.uk www.MyCountryHouses.co.uk Portland House c1870 or Elton Old Hall c1668, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PX New Bath Hotel and Spa t: 01629 583774 e: events@newbathhotelandspa.com www.newbathhotelandspa.com New Bath Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock, DE4 3PX Norwood Park t: 01636 815 649 e: events@norwoodpark.co.uk www.norwoodpark.co.uk Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PB Osmaston Park t: 01335 350279 e: enquiries@osmastonpark.com www.osmastonpark.com Osmaston,Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LW

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Peak Edge Hotel t: 01246 566142 e: weddings@peakedgehotel.co.uk www.peakedgehotel.co.uk Darley Road, Stonedge, Near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0LW Prestwold Hall t: 01509 880236 e: enquiries@prestwold-hall.com www.prestwold-hall.com Prestwold Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5SQ The Pumping House t: 01623 705800 e: info@thepumpinghouse.com www.thepumpinghouse.com Brake Lane, Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9HQ Stancliffe Hall t: 01332 585121 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.stancliffehallweddings.com Stapleford Park Country House t: 01572 787000 e: weddings@stapleford.co.uk www.staplefordpark.com Stapleford, Nr. Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EF St James Hotel t: 0115 941 1114 e: events@stjames-hotel.com www.stjames-hotel.com 1 Rutland Street, Nottingham, NG1 6FL St Mary’s Church t: 0115 9483658 e: office@nottinghamchurches.org Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1HN Stubton Hall t: 01636 626187 e: events@stubtonhall.co.uk www.stubtonhall.co.uk Stubton, Newark, NG23 5DD

The Farmhouse at Mackworth {The Folly} t: 01332 824324 e: info@thefarmhouseatmackworth.com www.thefarmhouseatmackworth.com 60 Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4LY The Kedleston Country House t: 01332 365366 e: weddings@derbybrewing.co.uk www.thekedleston.co.uk Kedleston Road, Kedleston, Derby DE22 5JD The Priest House Hotel t: 01332 810649 e: enquiries@thepriesthouse.co.uk www.thepriesthouse.co.uk Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RR The Riverside Gallery t: 0115 9867960 e: nottinghamevents@brewhouseandkitchen.com www.thegallery.brewhouseandkitchen.com The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields t: 0115 9257062 e: info@walledgardennottingham.co.uk www.walledgardennottingham.co.uk Old Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham,NG9 3DD The Nottinghamshire t: 0115 933 3344 e: events@thenottinghamshire.com www.thenottinghamshire.com Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3HB Thoresby Courtyard t: 01623 822009 e: weddings@thoresbycourtyard.com www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EP Thrumpton Hall t: 07796 956556 e: enquiries@thrumptonhall.com www.thrumptonhall.com Thrumpton, Nottinghamshire NG11 0AX

Swancar Farm Country House t: 0115 9306528 e: info@swancarfarmcountryhouse.com www.swancarfarmcountryhouse.com Trowell Moor, Trowell, Nottingham NG9 3PQ

The White Hart Inn t: 01629 534888 e: enquiries@thewhitehartmoorwoodmoor.co.uk www.thewhitehartmoorwoodmoor.co.uk Inns Lane, Moorwood Moor, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NU

Tom Browns Restaurant t: 0115 9663642 e: manager@tombrowns.co.uk www.tombrowns.co.uk Trentside, Gunthorpe, Nottingham NG14 7FB

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