Issue 26 - Let Love Blossom

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pring time is arguably our favourite time of year at Save the Date HQ. Not only is it both mine and Abbi’s birthdays but the daffodils are making an appearance, the temperature is beginning to rise meaning summer is just around the corner and Easter is a time for pure indulgence.

Our wonderful contributors: Gemma Morgan Creative Director at The Wedding of my Dreams. www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk

So, it makes sense that this edition is bursting with spring like inspiration with pops of colour on every page. We have a total of three amazing photo shoots to share with you; all so different and original but equally fabulous with a great mix of talented suppliers working on each one. They say never work with animals but our Spring shoot at Keythorpe Manor captures the essence of the season just perfectly with its Easter bunnies, deer and the cutest little duck!

James White One of the UK’s most in demand International bridal hair stylists. www.jameswhitehair.com Michele Gledhill Mad about flowers and styling. www.michelegledhill.co.uk

We hope to inspire you with each and every turn of the page, Happy Easter,

Rachael Connerton Creativity and style that creates beautiful wedding photography. www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk

Lydia x Save the Date Magazine T: 01530 223332 M: 07553 343 890 www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk To advertise call 01530 223 332 or email info@savethedatemagazine.co.uk Published 4 times a year. All rights reserved. Copyright 2015 Save the Date magazine.

Reproduction of this magazine in whole or part without permission is strictly forbidden. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note Save the Date do not accept responsibility for inaccuracies how so ever caused. No liability can be accepted for illustrations, advertising materials, artwork or photographs while in transmission. All prices are correct at time of going to print but subject to change.

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Lee Garland He loves to tell people’s wedding stories. www.weddings.leegarland.co.uk

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ith our Country Chic Wedding Fair fast approaching at Keythorpe Manor on 19th April, we jumped at the chance to share this beautiful spring like shoot with you, courtesy of Nicola at Eve Lily. We have seen lots and lots of venues in our time at Save the Date but Keythorpe Manor literally blew us away the first time we arrived. With an incredible setting enveloped by Leicestershire countryside and a stylish vibe yet retaining its charm and character, this is a venue with real class. Here’s Nicola to tell us more; “A spring inspired shoot has been on my mind for some time now. I really wanted to work with different colours and textures for this time of year, the flowers and colours used show that you can adopt alternatives from the typical spring colours we are used to, mustard is a real favourite.

We had a stunning day of spring weather and our gorgeous animals ensured spring well and truly came alive on the day, the joys of spring indeed!”

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With thanks to the following suppliers: Photo Shoot Management & Styling - Eve Lily - www.evelily.co.uk Floral Design - Eve Lily - www.evelily.co.uk Venue - Keythorpe Manor - www.keythorpemanor.com Photographer - Sarah Salotti - www.sarahsalotti.co.uk Make Up - www.bettielottie.co.uk Hair Stylist - Donovan Hair - www.donovanhair.co.uk Bridal Gowns - Giling and White Bridal - www.gilingandwhitebridal.co.uk Hair Accessories - Klaire Van Elton - www.klairevanelton.com Men’s Suit Hire - Christopher Scotney - www.weddinghireleicester-scotney.co.uk Models - Zach, Kyle, Georgia, Ting, Sarah, Harriet the duck, Faline the deer with Fudge and Snoopy the rabbits.

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o you and your other half LOVE cakes and sweet treats? If the answer to that question is yes then having a dessert table or sweet station at your wedding might be just up your street.

Dessert tables are eye catching, economical and can fit in with any colour scheme or theme you have chosen for your wedding. You can either enlist the help of an expert or create your dessert table or sweet station yourself.

If you are going to create a dessert table yourself this article will be a useful source of inspiration. To start with you will need to work out how many sweets to buy, this will depend on the number of guests you are having. The event industry standard is approximately pound (or 8 ounces) per person, some may take more and others may take less but this is a good guide for the least amount of sweets you need.

Next you will need to decide what types of containers you are going to display your sweets, desserts and cakes in. This will depend on the types of desserts you choose and your overall wedding style. Some desserts such as doughnuts and cakes look better on cake plates on in

trays whereas marshmallows and smaller sweets suit jars. Depending on your style you could choose glass candy jars, rustic tree slices, vintage crockery, the list is endless and cakes and sweets can always be decorated with little flags if you wish. For a styled look keep all the desserts to a set colour palette, you can choose different shades or different colours but keeping to a set palette will look stunning.

If you are not so keen on the idea of desserts or want something similar for guests to help themselves from earlier in the day a drinks station might be more appropriate. Set up large drinks dispensers filled with signature cocktails and let guests help themselves.

At The Wedding of my Dreams we sell a large collection of sweet jars, cake plates, tongs, drinks dispensers and glasses. Be sure to check us out if you are thinking of setting something like this up at your wedding.

www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk

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AN ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN WEDDING WELCOME TO THE SUPER ST YLISH, COUNTRY CHIC N U P T I A L S O F E M I LY & J O S H .

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e got married on Saturday 23rd August 2014 in a little village in Derbyshire followed by our reception in Tipi’s at Josh’s parents beautiful home.

Josh’s parents offered their stunning home as the location for our Country Garden Wedding. We both love the outdoors and countryside so decided Tipi’s would be the perfect setting for our reception. The open fires added a homely, warming touch whilst making it feel a bit like glamping! The house itself dates back to the 16th Century so provided a beautiful back drop to our Tipi’s, complete with its own boating lake that we were mad enough to row around in the day!

Choosing my dress was so much fun and the team at Lori G Bridal were fantastic in helping me to decide on such a beautiful dress.

From day one I had said there was no way I wanted a strapless dress but I fell in love with it as soon as I put it on. I felt wonderful in my dress and my beautiful bridesmaids complimented me in their stunning Ghost dresses in different pastel shades.

control over the theme, design, layout and general ambience of the day! We went for an ‘English Country Garden’ theme consisting of handmade signs, lots of fresh flowers from the garden and the brilliant team at Tineke Floral, pastel colours, out-door games and chilled out acoustic music to suit the August summer vibe.

We also had a running theme of fresh lavender in plant pots and as the name places so everywhere smelt amazing! The majority of the decorations we did ourselves from the centre pieces, signs and name places to the handmade bunting on the rowing boat.

We tried to be as creative as possible – we had handmade rose petal confetti at the church; we rowed around the small lake in our full wedding attire and had a sparkling send off at midnight to end the celebrations!”

All images courtesy of Lee Garland Photography (www.weddings.leegarland.co.uk)

Whilst hosting a wedding on your own land can be challenging to say the least, it does of course come with the benefit of having complete

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Hidden behind a country house on an old English estate is a charmingly restored Victorian walled garden.

Within its secluded walls sits a Georgian marquee on spacious lawns, holding up to 220 guests for weddings, ceremonies and exclusive events.

A graceful combination of history, nature and contemporary design make The Walled Garden a truly exceptional venue.

The Walled Garden FP Dates for your Diary

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aving organised and ran a huge amount of wedding events, it surprises us every time just how much of a buzz we get when the doors open and the brides begin flooding in with their happy faces. Our Wedding Event with a Difference takes some serious planning; from floor plans to marketing, catwalk organisation to catering, we have LOTS to do on the lead up to our event but all that hard work is made worthwhile when we see people enjoying the day and it all comes together.

The Wedding Event with a Difference on Sunday 8th March was certainly no exception. With one of our best and most creative collections of exhibitor stands, we were blown away by how much effort our fabulous suppliers had made and were very excited to introduce this creative bunch to you, our brides to be.

Our next event takes place on Sunday 11th October so get the date in your diary when the Wedding Event with a Difference returns. And can you believe it will be our 10th event... watch this space for exciting announcements!

Here are a beautiful collection of images from the Wedding Event with a Difference on Sunday 8th March, with huge thanks to the super talented Rachael Connerton Photography.

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n the heart of West Bridgford, Nottingham sits the sophisticated, spacious & undeniably stylish Shade Apparel.

With a collection of beautiful, unique wedding gowns and mother of the bride outfits, brides to be and their mums are totally spoilt during a visit to this lovely boutique.

With an emphasis on romance, you will be spoilt for choice with the elegant collections available both for brides and their mums.

Jessica, owner of Shade Apparel ensures each and every person who steps through the doors enjoy a personal, one to one service with meticulous care and attention to detail. With lots of brand new designers and collections arriving, Jessica is thrilled with the selection she has to offer her discerning clients; “We have a brand new summer collection for mums from designers Linea Raffaelli and John Charles

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plus an amazing new range of hats and fascinators from Niche by Kirk Rayment and Vivien Sheriff. For the brides, we are so excited with our new range of head adornments, jewellery and belts from the talented Klaire Van Elton and Windsor Bridal Jewellery�, says Jessica. With a wonderful collection, a stylish and welcoming atmosphere plus a service which is second to none, Shade Apparel is sure to offer you an experience to remember.

Photos are courtesy of John Charles, Linea Raffaelli and Mike Beard at www.mikebeardphotography.co.uk Shade Apparel, Suite 2b, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP www.shadeapparel.co.uk

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his year, Peaktipis are celebrating their fifth fabulous year along with their fifth exciting Open Weekend on April 25th and 26th in the beautiful heart of the picturesque Peak District.

It will be the biggest and best yet, along with a team of trusted and talented ‘hand-picked’ suppliers.

Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what their lovely brides and grooms had to say about them:

2015 is a big year for Peaktipis - winning the Wedding Industry award for the Best Marquee provider in the East Midlands is testament to how far they have come in just five years. Remaining a small, friendly and experienced team, with owners Matthew and Duncan out on site erecting the tipis as well as building close relationships (and often lasting friendships!) with their clients, you can be assured of a quality, professional service and delivery for every single wedding or event.

“I can’t thank Peaktipis enough. They were worth every penny.

Their customer service is what made them so amazing!”

With a full diary of bookings for 2015 and getting booked up for 2016, Peaktipis are going from strength to strength and a lot of their success is down to the immaculate standard and impeccable quality of their tipis.

Matthew says, “We know from our construction days that ‘you are only as good as your last job’ and so both have a keen eye for detail, strive for perfection and deliver an honest, professional service – traits that translate well from our previous construction profession to Peaktipis. We’re especially proud of the quality and standard of our tipi setups. It’s something that sets us apart from others in this industry and is hugely down to the unrivalled experience and knowledge of our small, passionate team.”

“Peaktipis had the best attitude from all the marquee and tipi companies we considered.”

“Peaktipis Tipis were magnificent, well maintained, flexible, and very price competitive. From the first conversation with Matthew and Duncan we knew these guys would take care of us.”

“They were really friendly trustworthy people that truly delivered exactly as promised. They had very good attention to detail and were not content until everything was perfect. I couldn’t recommend them enough.”

So if you are after something with a touch of individuality for your special day, get in touch with Peaktipis.

0844 411 3460 info@peaktipis.co.uk www.peaktipis.co.uk

Rather than meeting expectations, the team at Peaktipis aim to exceed their clients’ expectations and will always go the extra mile with every last detail to ensure your wedding day is just perfect in every way.

With their inspirational spaces and second-to-none service, you and your guests are guaranteed magical memories with Peaktipis.

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You would think you were in the heart of Nottingham’s finest countryside. Idyllically set within 340 acres of glorious rolling hills and manicure gardens, The Nottinghamshire provides the picture perfect location for your special day all year round.

Before and throughout, the dedicated and experienced events team will guide you through every step to ensure you have a day that is as unique as you are. Their tailor made wedding packages offer a flexible approach allowing you to enjoy the benefits of hosting your wedding day in one stunning location.

With an abundance of scenic spots and beautiful backdrops capturing your cherished moments among the first Spring blooms or Winter snowfall, you are sure to leave with treasured memories.

“The moment we saw The Nottinghamshire it brought a tear to my eye, I knew this was the place where the magic was going to happen, and it really did!”

Contact our event team on 0115 933 3344 or email events@thenottinghmshire.com www.nottinghamweddingvenue.com The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3HB

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Venue Styling: Cakey Wakey & Distinctive Event Solutions Photography: Claire Hillyard Photography Stationary: Fuchsia Fairy

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e at Honeysuckle & Castle are delighted to be working alongside Peaktipis to offer the chance to host a spectacular tipi wedding set within the beautiful grounds of Kedleston Hall. Combining the grandeur and elegance of the Hall with the quirkiness of a wedding celebration under canvas with all round stunning views of the estate, couples who book their wedding for May 2016 can save a MASSIVE £1500.00 One of Derbyshire’s most exquisite wedding venues, Kedleston Hall boasts serious wow factor! The stunning domed Saloon is licenced for Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships and can seat up to 120 guests.

With over 800 acres of rolling picturesque parkland and views to die for, it is no wonder that Kedleston Hall was the key location used for the Hollywood blockbuster, The Duchess staring Keira Knightley.

Alongside Peaktipis and with a fantastic saving of over £1500.00, we have created two fabulous discounted wedding packages that will make you feel like a duchess for the day.

Starting from £7299.95, our packages allow your family and friends to share your celebration as you take your vows within the stunning

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Saloon, or at another venue of your choice. Your celebrations can continue with the use of the Marble Hall, Saloon and the grounds for photographs, following on with a Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception within a spectacular Tipi, seating up to 100 guests.

What else is included : 2 x Giant Kata Tipi’s with matted flooring, Spot Lights (warm white and colour), Catering Tent and Joining Extension, 12 x Solid Wooden Tables, 26 x Solid Wooden Benches, Dance Floor, Large Fire Pit, Pine Bar and Fridges, 10m Walkway Matting and Generator…all of the hard work done for you!

Images courtesy of Oehlers Photography If you have any questions or would like to know more information please do not hesitate to contact us, the Honeysuckle & Castle team are always happy to help!

01332 871654 info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk

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magnificent Grade I Listed former cotton mill dating back to the early 1800’s, The West Mill, is being restored and converted into a beautiful wedding venue. The building played an important part in history and the industrial revolution.

The renovation will retain the architecture of the 1800’s - barrel vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, Cast iron columns and beams, a unique cast iron ceiling, original blue / black brick tiled floors, an historical staircase and Georgian paned windows, as well as a state of the art kitchen, glass fronted lift and carefully chosen furniture pieces to embrace the industrial aesthetic.

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It occupies a superb setting on the riverbanks of the River Derwent in Darley Abbey and overlooks it’s waterfall on the historical weir.

Set over four floors with the benefit of a south facing courtyard, it really will be a stunning and atmospheric setting for your big day. Licensed for civil weddings for up to 170 guests, each wedding has exclusive use of the whole building for their wedding day.

The West Mills is a no corkage venue, offering you the choice of supplying your own daytime drinks with no corkage charge.

The renovation and refurbishment of the building started mid 2014 and is due to be completed in Summer 2015.

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The building’s owner, his photographer friend and his stylist simply couldn’t wait for the space to be finished before they showed off the venue, so they organised a photoshoot to show the building as it is being brought back to life. Patience is not always a virtue it seems!

So they worked around the builders, painters and sandblasters, turned up the music to drown out the sound of drilling, and produced some beautiful images that we share with you here.

Karen from Darby and Joan hatched a plan with the photographer, Richard Murgatroyd over a drink in the pub round the corner from The West Mills to put together the shoot, using wedding suppliers who understood and appreciated the style and the heart of the venue.

If you would like to view this truly unique venue, then please email Andrew Rose via the website thewestmillvenue.com - to arrange an appointment With thanks to the following team: Photography - www.richardmurgatroyd.com Venue – www.thewestmillvenue.com Stylist – www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk Bridal Fashion and Accessories – www.timelesscouture.co.uk/our-couture-boutique Make up/Hair - www.kateboydmu.com Florist – www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk Cake/Catering – www.yummylittlecakes.co.uk Stationery – www.bestdayeveruk.com Groomswear – www.reiss.com Balloons - www.facebook.com/dottieandloveballoons Light up letters – www.dorisloves.co.uk Models – www.blakemodels.co.uk

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••• “Jacob and I are both from the UK but it took us both moving to Australia to cross paths in 2011. We were engaged on Christmas Day 2012, we knew we wanted to have a short engagement as we wanted to marry in the UK with all our family and friends there.

It made sense to us to do this on our next planned trip home September 2013.

When looking for a venue I wanted something local and easy for people coming from out of town. We picked the Gallery at the Riverbank because being close to the centre of Nottingham it meant there were lots of public transport options for people and a variety of accommodation for all budgets. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice. We had our ceremony at the West Bridgford registry office as I had grown up in West Bridgford and often used to see weddings there when I was growing up.

Everyone always told me take it all in because it goes so quickly but I never really believed them! It truly was the happiest quickest day of our lives.”

All images supplied by www.gravityrides.co.uk. www.riverbanknotts.co.uk Trent Bridge Buildings, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FB 0115 986 7960

The staff at the gallery were awesome as they were really flexible and pretty much let me do whatever I wanted, including hanging fairy lights which they hadn’t done before, this involved several emails back and forth from Australia and them getting up on a ladder to do measurements for me!

The day was amazing and everything ran very smoothly we were so lucky! The weather was perfect! We could not have asked for better being that it was the last day of September, everyone said we brought the Australian sun with us as there was not a cloud in the sky. The river Trent was perfect for photos and we got some truly amazing shots

by Jen from Gravity Rides Photography. Because of the beautiful weather we were able to have our arrival drinks on the terrace which was great. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day, to share such a happy moment with all our close friends and family was so special. The night turned into one great big party and everyone had so much fun, although there were a lot of sore heads the next day.

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he New Year started with a real good feeling at Lori G Bridal Studio after a complete revamp over the Christmas holidays.

There wasn’t much time for rest, from knocking through walls to creating a new bridal suite and reception area to painting, decorating and new carpets throughout. But that’s what makes Irish sisters Lorraine & Sandra happy; to see their beautiful boutique looking its absolute best for their discerning clients.

Having bought the building back in 2005, 10 years of working hard, the business has gone from strength to strength.

Lorraine had a vision of what she wanted to create in a bridal shop, the relaxed ambience, the style, the mood, not to mention a service like no other bridal shop. Now, 10 years on from what was a dream, Lori G has become a well known Bridal shop in the Midlands. This is down to Lorraine & the team at Lori G. They have built a reputation for being one of the best in the business, with an eye for detail and a service second to none.

Lorraine’s vast experience and background in the world of fashion and bridal means she is a complete and utter perfectionist.

‘I am obsessed with making sure the dress is totally perfect when it leaves my shop. I won’t settle for any less. The dress is always steamed, ironed and looking beautiful for the bride to collect; the after care is one of the elements of the process I care about the most. We don’t send our dresses home in bags squishing all the time and effort we have spent getting them ironed and looking

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perfect. We also offer a dressing service whereby I come along on the day of the wedding and dress the bride and bridesmaids, taking the stress away and ensuring everyone is dressed to perfection.” The new revamped studio offers a reception area on arrival to sit, have a drink if you wish and browse through albums of past brides or bridal magazines. Then you will be shown through to the bridal suite which is exclusively yours for the time you are there. Lori G offers a one to one appointment where you have the privacy to try on with hands on help to get you in and out of the dresses. Your bridal party can sit on the comfortable couches with a glass of fizz whilst soaking up the special atmosphere.

So, if you’re on the hunt for your dream dress and looking for a special, personal service, get in touch with Lori G. Lori G Bridal Studio is by appointment only Opening Hours – Wednesday 1-8pm Thursday / Friday 10am - 4pm & Saturday 10am- 5pm 125 Blenheim Drive, Derby DE22 2LF 01332 550573 www.lorigbridal.com

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s there anything more romantic than saying ‘I Do’ in the summer breeze, as the sun sets, with candles glimmering and birdsong in the distance? We think not.

So, it comes as no surprise that award winning venues such as Beeston Fields are seeing a huge surge in couples requesting an outdoor ceremony within the beautiful confines of their quaint Walled Garden. Venue Manager, Emma Davidson says “We’ve all been watching outdoor ceremonies on American romcoms for years. There’s something very humbling and grounding saying your most binding and natural vows in a setting created by mother nature. It makes it all feel very pure as the birds are singing and the sun shines down on you both.”

So, to convey this idyllic image, we set about creating a photo shoot at dusk, with understated, woodland inspired styling and a feeling of ‘bringing the outside in’. And we are very excited to share the results with you.

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To get in touch with Rebecca at the Walled Garden to discuss your outdoor ceremony;

Visit www.walledgardennottingham.co.uk Email info@walledgardennottingham.co.uk Call 0115 9257062 Visit The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields, Old Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3DA

With thanks to the following suppliers: Styling – www.michelegledhill.co.uk Photographer – www.marcusholdsworth.co.uk Dress – www.angela-vickers.co.uk Hair - www.lhprofessional.com Make-Up – www.makeupbyjenni.co.uk Models – www.blakemodels.co.uk Trees – www.bubblespace.uk.com Festoon Lighting – www.fabrictheatre.co.uk

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DIRECTORY LISTING BRIDALWEAR & ACCESSORIES Angela Vickers Bridal t: 0115 9415616 e: enquiries@angela-vickers.co.uk www.angela-vickers.co.uk 22 Heathcoat Street, Nottingham NG1 3AA Baroque Couture t: 07801 694934 e:elaina@baroquecouture.co.uk www.baroquecouture.co.uk The Studio, Station Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, DE72 3QB Blush Weddings t: 01332 696813 e: info@blushweddings.co.uk www.blushweddings.co.uk 3 Market Street, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2JB Eternal Spirits t: 07789 281159 e: info@eternalspirits.com www.eternalspirits.com Eternal Spirits Corsetry Emporium & Bridal Parlour, Studio 4, Carlton Textiles Workshop, 15-17 Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1LP Giling and White t: 0116 3195656 e: info@gilingandwhitebridal.co.uk www.gilingandwhitebridal.co.uk Giling & White Bridal, Stoughton Grange, Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2FB Grace Couture t: 0115 981 1821 e: bridal@gracecouture.co.uk www.gracecouture.co.uk 44 Abbey Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5NF Lori G Bridal Studio t: 01332 550573 e: info@lorigbridalstudio.co.uk www.lorigbridal.co.uk 125 Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LF

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Rachel Ash Bridalwear t: 01827 713515 e: info@rachelash.co.uk www.rachelash.co.uk 45 -47 Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1AZ Rococo Couture t: 01332 865586 e: sarah@rococoweddings.com www.rococoweddings.com 33 Market Place, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DS Shade Apparel t: 0115 9822820 e: info@shade-apparel.co.uk www.shade-apparel.co.uk Studios 2b, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham.

NG2 6EP The Bridal Suite t: 0115 9143905 e: info@bridal-suite.co.uk www.bridal-suite.co.uk 71 Boundary Road, West Bridgford Nottingham, NG2 7DB. The Dress Place t: 0115 9242409 e: helen@dressplace.co.uk www.dressplace.co.uk 4 George Street, Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 3BE The Wedding Room t: 07989 594703 e: info@theweddingroomnottingham.co.uk www.theweddingroomnottingham.co.uk 318 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 5EG The White Room Bridal Boutique t: 01636 813 967 e: info@thewhiteroomsouthwell.co.uk www.thewhiteroomsouthwell.co.uk 85a, King Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0EH

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CAKES April Delights t: 07967 027 075 e: info@aprildelights.co.uk www.aprildelights.co.uk

Thomas the Caterer t: 01163 260529 e: whatscooking@thomasthecaterer.co.uk www.thomasthecaterer.co.uk ENTERTAINMENT

Cakey Wakey t: 0115 9611277 m: 07737 137944 e: cakeywakey@me.com www.cakey-wakey.co.uk

Edge Events t: 07581395685 e: info@theedge-events.com www.theedge-events.com

Gardner Cakes t: 07854 814 059 e: gardnercakes@aol.com www.gardnercakes.co.uk

Elite Wedding Djs t: 0115 9789760 e: info@eliteweddingdjs.co.uk www.eliteweddingdjs.co.uk

Green Kitchen Cakes t: 0115 9635699 e: info@greenkitchencakes.co.uk www.greenkitchencakes.co.uk

Just Ben t: 07970 727268 e: ben@justben.co.uk www.justben.co.uk

The Lincoln Cake Company t: 01522 697679 e: lincolncakecompany@btinternet.com www.thelincolncakecompany.co.uk

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

Yummy Little Cakes t: 07890688464 e: info@yummylittlecakes.co.uk www.yummylittlecakes.co.uk

The Kit Mason Trio e: kitenmason@aol.com www.kitmasontrio.com FLORIST

CATERING Gail Dandy Catering t: 01636 819955 m: 07973 429 777 e: gail@gaildandy.co.uk www.gaildandy.co.uk Maverick Catering t: 01509 880236 e: enquiries@maverickvenues.com www.maverickvenues.com 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 Flowers on Main Street t: (0115) 937 5217 e: info@flowersonmainstreet.co.uk www.flowersonmainstreet.co.uk 2B Main Street, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5ET Michele Gledhill : Flowers & Styling t: 07540 575499 e: Michele@michelegledhill.co.uk www.michelegledhill.co.uk

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Mrs Umbels t: 07789 986 558/07956 069 869 e: sarah@mrs-umbels.co.uk lucy@mrs-umbels.co.uk www.mrs-umbels.co.uk Tineke Floral Designs t: 01335 370 700 e: kerry@tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk The Old Bakehouse, Main Road, Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, DE6 3EA The Blossom Tree t: 01332 864200 e: bloom@theblossomtree.co.uk www.theblossomtree.co.uk Williams Yard, Derby Road, Melbourne, DE73 8JR The Flower Mill m: 07702669712 e: enquiries@theflowermilldraycott.co.uk www.theflowermilldraycott.co.uk The Greenery t: 01332 832 500 e: sales@thegreenery.uk.com www.thegreenery.uk.com 1 Chapel Street, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EQ HAIR & BEAUTY Ali Gunn Makeup Artist t: 07736 381197 e: makeupbyali@hotmail.com www.makeupbyali.co.uk Claire Salter – Make-up artist & hair stylist t: 07808 403392 e: info@clairesaltermakeup.co.uk www.clairesaltermakeup.co.uk Jarah Hair & Day Spa t:01332 369900 e: info@jarah.co.uk www.jarah.co.uk James White Hair t: 07870 978899 e: info@jameswhitehair.co.uk www.jameswhitehair.com Jennifer Hindmarch Hair t: 07975 951210 e: jenniferhindmarch@hotmail.com

Make-up Artist Midlands by Emma t: 07866 453 670 www.makeupartistmidlands.com Rochelle O’Brien t: 07590 545 267 e: rochelle@rochelleobrien.com www.rochelleobrien.com

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MENSWEAR The British Tailoring Company t: 01159 338 422 e: adam@british-tailoring.com www.british-tailoring.com

Jakt Photography t: 01332 669737 e: hello@jaktphotography.co.uk www.jaktphotography.co.uk

The Little Vintage Beauty Parlour t: 07597 349831 e: thelittlevintagebeautyparlour@gmail.com www.littlevintagebeautyparlour.com 21 Station Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AJ

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Jay Glenn Photography t: 07572 604 336 e: info@jayglennphotography.com www.jayglennphotography.com

Daniel Hughes Photography t: 07969 488838 e: dan@dan-hughes.co.uk www.dan-hughes.co.uk

Kathryn Edwards Photography t: 07732 222876 e: hello@kathrynedwardsphotography.com www.kathrynedwardsphotography.com

Vanessa Peacock Make-Up Artist: t: 07504 982 739 e: va.peacock@gmail.com www.vppromakeup.com

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

Lee Garland Photography t: 07779 662 178 e: lee@leegarlandphotography.co.uk weddings.leegarland.co.uk

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

Liz Wan Photography t: 07983 140580 e:hello@lizwan.com www.lizwan.com

Elen Studio Photography t: 01332 663426 m: 07919 605796 e:elen.studio@gmail.com www.elenstudiophotography.com

Marcus Holdsworth Photography t: 0115 941 341 e: marcus@marcusholdsworth.co.uk www.marcusholdsworth.co.uk

JEWELLERY Rachel Helen Designs t: 07789 070 298 e: rachel@rachelhelendesigns.com www.rachelhelendesigns.com Stuart Thexton t: 0115 988 1821 e: jewellery@stuart-thexton.com www.stuart-thexton.com 19-21 Exchange Arcade, Nottingham, NG1 2DD Temprell t: 01159 473472 e: welcome@temprell.com www.temprell.com 14 Pelham Street, Nottingham, NG1 2EG MARQUEES Bond Marquees t: 01332 864128 m: 07760 408215 e: enquiries@bondmarquees.co.uk www.bondmarquees.co.uk

Emma Cleveley Photography t: 07762 326491 e: emma@emmacleveley.co.uk www.emmacleveley.co.uk

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

Flix Wedding Photography t: 07900 884449 e: hello@flixphoto.co.uk www.flixphoto.co.uk

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

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

Pete Henderson t: 07736 299858 e: info@pete-henderson.com www.pete-henderson.com

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

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

Ian Bursill Photography t: 07881 438911 e: info@bursill.com www.bursill.com

Peaktipis t: 0844 4113460 e: info@peaktipis.co.uk www.peaktipis.co.uk Top Marques (UK) Ltd t: 01335 330 476 e: info@topmarquesuk.com www.topmarquesuk.com W W W.

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Olive Creations t: 01159 399114 e: sales@olivecreations.co.uk www.olivecreations.co.uk

Orange Tree Weddings t:07739 881094 e:melanie@orangetree.co.uk www.orangetreeweddings.co.uk

Susie Said t: 07809 156 863 e: enquiries@susiesaid.com www.susiesaid.com

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

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

Whyte Weddings Stationery t: 0115 9655713 / 07857 984238 e: emily@whyteweddings-uk.com www.whyteweddings-uk.com

Premier Events t: 0116 202 9953 e: info@premier-ltd.com www.premier-event-services.com

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Emma Cleveley Photo Booth t: 07762 326491 e: emma@emmacleveley.co.uk www.emmacleveley.co.uk

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

Vintagebooth.me 07779662178 e: hello@vintagebooth.me www.vintagebooth.me

Dottie & Love t: 07989 055414 e: dottieandlove@outlook.com https://www.facebook.com/ dottieandloveballoons

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

Red Square Photography t: 01335 360103 e: info@redsquaregallery.co.uk www.redsquare-photography.co.uk Studio 1b, Ednaston Home Farm, Brailsford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3AY

By Enchanting t: 07967 824 489 e: louise@byenchanting.co.uk www.byenchanting.co.uk Figtree Invitations t: 01332 840 247 e: weddings@figtreecreative.co.uk www.figtreeinvitations.co.uk Espouse Boutique Wedding Stationery t: 0115 9160917 e: espouseboutique@sky.com www.espouseboutique.com Imagine Invites t: 0800 085 0585 e: info@imagineinvites.co.uk www.imagineinvites.co.uk I Love Oak t: 0115 9307307 e: studio@iloveoak.co.uk www.iloveoak.co.uk

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Honeysuckle & Castle t: 01332 871654 e:info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk I Love Oak t: 0115 9307307 e: studio@iloveoak.co.uk www.iloveoak.co.uk Michele Gledhill: Flowers & Styling t: 07540 575499 e: Michele@michelegledhill.co.uk www.michelegledhill.co.uk Olive Creations t: 01159 399114 e: sales@olivecreations.co.uk www.olivecreations.co.uk 152 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7AY

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Pumpkin Weddings t:0800 046 1027 e: info@pumpkinweddings.co.uk www.pumpkinweddings.co.uk Tickety Boo Events t: 07780 935551 e:hello@ticketybooevents.co.uk www.ticketybooevents.co.uk The Wedding Tree Company t: 07791 323 525 e: info@theweddingtree.co.uk www.theweddingtree.co.uk What Katy Does t - 07886 015558 e - kate@whatkatydoes.com www.whatkatydoes.com TRANSPORT CW Campers Vans t: 07967 027 075 e: info@cwcampervans.co.uk www.cwcampervans.co.uk Dennisson Classic Cars t: 0115 9550129 e: info@dennissonclassics.co.uk www.dennissonclassics.co.uk I Do Wedding Cars t: 0115 9611277 m: 07737 137944 e: info@idoweddingcars.org www.idoweddingcars.org

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VENUES Amalfi White t: 01332 694 890 e: hello@amalfiwhite.com www.amalfiwhite.com 50 Derby RoadMelbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8FE Alrewas Hayes t: 01283 791 625 e: info@alrewashayes.com http://alrewashayes.com/ Alrewas Hayes, Alrewas, Burton on Trent, DE13 7DL Bawdon Lodge Farm t:07795 611110 e: lynn@bawdonlodgefarm.co.uk Charley Rd, Nanpantan, Loughborough, LE12 9XJ Calke Abbey t: 01332 871654 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7LE Cockliffe House t: 0115 968 0179 e: enquiries@cch-hotel.co.uk www.cch-hotel.co.uk Burntstump Country Park, Burntstump Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PQ East Bridgford Hill t: 01949 20232 e: eastbridgfordhill@gmail.com www.eastbridgfordhill.com 4 Kirk Hill, East Bridgford, Nottingham, NG13 8PE Gainsborough Hall t: 01332 871654 e: goh@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.gainsboroughweddings.co.uk Parnell St, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NB Hoarcross Hall t: 01283 575671 e: info@hoarcross.co.uk www.hoarcross.co.uk Maker Ln, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8QS

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Tom Browns Restaurant t: 01159663642 e: manager@tombrowns.co.uk www.tombrowns.co.uk Trentside, Nottingham, Gunthorpe, Nottingham NG14 7FB The Carriage Hall t: 0115 9375300 www.thecarriagehall.co.uk The Carriage Hall, Station Road, Plumtree, Nottingham, NG12 5NA The Priest House Hotel t: 0845 072 7502 e: thepriesthouse@handpicked.co.uk www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/ hotels/priest-house Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RR The Riverbank Nottingham t: 0115 986 7960 e: events@riverbanknotts.co.uk www.riverbanknotts.co.uk Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 2GS

The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields t: 0115 925 7062 e: info@beestonfields.co.uk www.beestonfields.co.uk Old Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham,NG9 3DD

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WEDDING GIFT LIST John Lewis t: 0115 9418282

e: giftlist_nottingham@johnlewis.co.uk www.johnlewis.com notonthehighstreet weddings@notonthehighstreet.com www.notonthehighstreet.com ADDITIONAL SERVICES Elite Candy Cart Company t: 0115 978 9760 e: info@elitecandycartcompany.co.uk www.elitecandycartcompany.co.uk

Premier Events t: 0116 202 9953 e: info@premier-ltd.com www.premier-event-services.com Tinkers Bells t: 07921 395 696 e: info@tinkersbells.co.uk www.tinkersbells.co.uk Clementine the Cream Tea Caravan t: 0115 9635699 e: hello@creamteacaravan.co.uk www.creamteacaravan.co.uk Eliza Vintage Glamping & Event Hire e: elizavintageglamping@mail.com www.elizavintage.co.uk

My Country Houses t: 01629 734414 e: hello@mycountryhouses.co.uk www.mycountryhouses.co.uk Olive Creations t: 01159 399114 e: sales@olivecreations.co.uk www.olivecreations.co.uk 152 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7AY

The Nottinghamshire t: 0115 933 3344 e: events@thenottinghamshire.com www.thenottinghamshire.com The Nottinghamshire, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3HB Thrumpton Hall t: 07796 956556 e: enquiries@thrumptonhall.com www.thrumptonhall.com Thrumpton, Nottinghamshire NG11 0AX

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