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East Midlands Edition Issue 19

Wedding Day Inspiration www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk

DAYDREAM BELIEVER

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The Ideal Venue for every season A stunning restoration of the Victorian Plumtree Railway Goods Shed, The Carriage Hall is Nottingham’s most striking and unique wedding venue. Set within its own grounds with wonderful rural views, this beautiful and versatile space is perfect for any season.

Runaway Bride Offer Just Launched!

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

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

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COME ALONG TO AN OPEN DAY TO REMEMBER! Sunday 20th October 2013 11.00am – 2.00pm

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A few highlights to look out for...

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BELIEVER DAY DREAM

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THE WEDDING EVENT WITH A DIFFERENCE!

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To advertise call 01530 223 332 or email info@savethedatemagazine.co.uk Published 4 times a year. All rights reserved. Copyright 2013 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.

Front cover image: Photography by: www.weddings.leegarland.co.uk

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Contributors welcome to the Summer edition of save the date!

James White

Lee Garland Emma Gibbs

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

James is one of the UK’s most in demand International bridal hair stylists.

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

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

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

www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk

e have been seriously spoilt in this edition with beautiful weddings and brides who really know how to style a unique, personal day. The weddings featured this time will leave you swooning and full of inspiration.

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e also have a photo shoot to die for. Based at the beautiful Hodsock Priory, this dreamy shoot on page 8 will simply immerse you into a world of wedding pretty.

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inally, check out page 35 with lots of lovely images from our Wedding Event with a Difference back in April. The next event on Sunday October 13th will be here before we know it and early bird savings are available until the end of July at www.savethedateevent.co.uk. We hope to see you there!

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A MARRIAGE OF STYLE AND BEAUTY Generations of Temprell family art reside in our wedding jewellery.

From our initial meeting with you to the drafting of the first design, from the wax cast to the final polish; the reverence we hold for your big day is evident in our work.

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For your quintessentially English wedding‌

With its magical hill top setting on the borders of rural Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, Belvoir Castle creates the perfect backdrop for a spectacular wedding.

We can help create the perfect day with vintage British transport, croquet on the lawn, Pimms and champagne in the Rose Garden and a fine wedding breakfast in the State Dining Room.

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For larger parties, exceeding 120 guests, we can offer the beautiful lakeside marquee.

To arrange a private viewing call Kate Bowles on 01476 871001 or email weddings@belvoircastle.com.

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magine this; a sunny Spring like day enveloped with beautiful blooms and a soft breeze, an award winning wedding venue for a backdrop, an adoring, beautiful couple, an elegant wedding dress, incredible vintage styling and a picture perfect meadow complete with dandelions and daisy chains. This ‘Save the Date Magazine’ photo shoot was a match made in heaven and the true epitome of an epic love story.

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Our Dream Team of Suppliers: Wedding Venue – Set within the grounds of the stunning Hodsock Priory, we couldn’t have wished for a better location www.hodsockpriory.com Dress – Romantic wedding dresses supplied by the wonderful Couture Mango www.couturemango.co.uk Photography – Beautifully captured by one of the East Midland’s best wedding photographers, Lee Garland www.weddings.leegarland.co.uk Styling – Hugely talented, Nicola of Eve Lily worked hard to create the amazing, creative setting and supplied the beautiful flowers www.evelily.co.uk

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Personalised wedding Props – Unique, wooden, handcrafted signs supplied by the Wedding Tree Company www.theweddingtree.co.uk Furniture – Gorgeous vintage furniture added to the styling, supplied by Poppy Trading Company www.unique-vintage-rentals.co.uk

Suit – Stylish menswear by none other than Save the Date Magazine favourite www.reiss.com Cake – An elegant, tiered wedding cake supplied by Elm Tree Cakes www.elmtreecakes.co.uk Make Up – Beautiful make up flawlessly applied by Vanessa Peacock www.vppromakeup.com Save The Date | Issue Nineteen

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Models – Stunning, professional models Ellie & Jamie supplied by Blake Models www.blakemodels.co.uk

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Hair – Incredible hair styling by the talented James White, a firm favourite of Save the Date Magazine www.jameswhitehair.com

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Add heat protector & de-tangle hair

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Want to re-create our models look from the photo shoot?

Here’s hairdresser, James White to tell you how: 4.

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Add small plaits internally to create texture. Add backcombing at roots if desired.

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Continue tonguing throughout the head of hair until complete

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Q&A

Honeysuckle and Castle

We at Save the Date magazine have enjoyed working with sisters Helen and Sally at Honeysuckle and Castle since we began and have watched their lovely business flourish. Here, we catch up with the girls: So girls, what’s new?

Goodness, where do we begin?! 2012 and 2013 have been two amazing but crazy years for us.

One of us had a baby!!

The beautiful Louie joined the Honeysuckle & Castle family in early May (2012). That same week we were incredibly lucky to announce our partnership with the National Trust and introduce the gorgeous Calke Abbey into the world of weddings. And then, finally in the last few weeks, we have updated, refurbished and expanded our showroom.

Tell our readers a little bit about what to expect from the refurbishment and expansion of the H&C showroom….

We moved into our current premises over two years ago now however, it has only been recently that we have expanded our showroom over two floors. With a wider range of venue decorations, floral displays and wedding stationery etc etc, the ‘ground floor’ is used as our showroom. We have a quiet consultation area all within touching distance of a full table mock up.

This is a lovely touch to our showroom as it allows our clients to see, touch and even smell their décor before the big day.

We both have such a passion of all things weddings, this expansion has allowed us to create this Aladdin’s cave of wedding décor and unique styling with that extra touch of gorgeousness!

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From a venue styling perspective, what new, exciting and popular trends do you think are in for 2013/14?

What can couples expect from you on their wedding day?

We feel that 2013/14 is all about ‘complement and coordinate’ …a beautiful wedding need not match! Vintage is still very much in and will continue to do so for a few more years yet as there are so many different elements to it. We have noticed that this year’s vintage is ‘simple rustic’. Theming is being stripped back and with more of a soft and minimalistic approach that oozes with ultra-feminine.

In the run up to their wedding day, couples can expect us to save them time, energy, effort and money as well as offering personalised, creative and unique ideas. We can offer help and advice on any pre-nuptial problems and ensure perfect theming. On the big day itself, nothing is left to chance. Their day will be stress free and love filled.

With thanks to Oehlers Photography.

This year we have found that the majority of our weddings have differed away from the tight, architectural floral arrangements and are choosing the ‘home grown garden’ look that have a good mixture of colours and textures.

What particular styles/trends do you personally like at the moment?

Trends are forever changing and there’s lots to consider when a couple pick theirs e.g the interior décor of chosen venue, the dress etc however I (Helen) personally love the ‘eat me shades’ with a very natural and romantic look and collection of pastel colours. On the other hand I (Sally) love a more vibrant colour palette with a real fresh and vivacious feel. We love how every wedding, which we are involved in, are so different from one another. Every couple have their own image

Get in touch with Honeysuckle & Castle The Courtyard, Draycott Mills, Draycott Derby, DE72 3NB Telephone: 01332 871654 www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk Email: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk

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Truly exclusive to you Imagine having your own private retreat set in over 50 acres of stunning parkland framed by the magnificant Derbyshire hills.

Stylish, chic with a unique atmosphere Stancliffe Hall is the perfect venue for your wedding.

Allowing you the freedom and space to create a truly unforgettable experience and a wedding which is truly exclusive to you.

From once upon a time to happily ever after, let Stancliffe Hall be part of your story.

The Dream Maker

STANCLIFFE HALL WHITWORTH ROAD DARLEY DALE www.stancliffehall.co.uk 01629 736 956

MATLOCK DERBYSHIRE enquiries@stancliffehall.co.uk

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It will be Giling & White Bridal’s first birthday on September 1st.

and order on our special Annasul Y Designer Day on Saturday October 5th as well as an exciting promotion.

It’s been a great year and we’re looking forward to celebrating our success by treating all our brides to 20% off their wedding dress throughout September. As though this weren’t enough, every bride who visits the boutique that month for a bridal gown appointment will receive a goodie bag - with our compliments.

To book an appointment, email: info@gilingandwhitebridal.co.uk or call 0116 319 5656.

Also, we have recently expanded our range of accessories to include some stunning belts by Lily Bella – a must-have for brides who want to add that individual touch to their wedding look. And with a photo-shoot planned in September with the very talented Nicola from Eve Lily, it looks as though our second year will be just as busy as our first.....watch this space!

And to make Giling & White Bridal even more special for our brides, we are making some small design changes to our boutique during August. We can’t wait to see all our lovely new dresses arriving and to show off our new look!

As well as our existing designers Sassi Holford, Paloma Blanca and Ritva Westenius, we are thrilled to announce our brand new bridal designer Annasul Y. This collection is gorgeous and instantly recognisable for its ultra glamorous look and retro feel. We love

Get in touch with Giling & White Bridal: the stunning layers of chiffon, tulle and lace with just that little bit of sparkle - and we just know our brides will love them too. We’ll have the whole 2014 collection available to view, try Save The Date | Issue Nineteen

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A Winners Story

The couple - Matt & Lucy Date - 4th May 2013 Venue - Blackbrook House www.blackbrookhouse.com

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y winning the Save the Date competition, it really helped with my planning - I couldn't wait to share the good news with my husband to be- Matt. My next step was to contact save the date, who confirmed I was the winner. I squealed with excitement but still couldn't take it all in!

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hen we at Save the Date magazine run a competition, we do it in style. And use the absolute best suppliers in the industry. So, here we have Lucy Halstead who was the lucky winner of the most amazing Save the Date competition...

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e also had a large tag of the same style to hang from a large birdcage and used this for guests to post cards.

Michele visited several times to discuss designs and her service was absolutely fabulous.

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t was a relief to know that the suppliers of the prizes were all people I had met at the Wedding Event with a Difference and had on my wish list to consider for our special day on May 4th 2013. It was the most amazing feeling, our day would be magical.

Theming by the creative Michele Gledhill www.michelegledhill.co.uk The Cake by the fabulous Yummy Little Cakes: www.yummylittlecakes.co.uk

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ncluded in the competition, I could have a beautiful 3 tier cake to the design of my choice from Natalie at Yummy little cakes which was beautifully displayed on a high table throughout the wedding breakfast. Natalie came up with some designs and colours; we chose a simple design with scalloped icing that looked like lace with a simple pink peony.

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aving professional help and ideas with my table plan and name cards from the amazing stylist, Michele Gledhill, lead to me ordering all my wedding stationary (invitations for day and evening reception) and bunting for my vintage sweetie table which saved me time sourcing alternative suppliers. We chose a trunk for the table plan with lace strung across with the table names hanging, very pretty, simple ivory luggage tag style trimmed with lace. All table name cards and table names were of the same style (tag, lace, ivory.) The name cards looked very pretty tied with ribbon to a little white bird cage with tea light candles for the ladies and for the gents a miniature whiskey.

Entertainment by the amazing Just Ben www.justben.co.uk

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he competition meant we could have live back ground music for when guests arrived and throughout the ceremony, drinks and canapés whilst photos were being taken. Our many guests commented on how entertaining Ben was and enjoyed his choice of music. Our day wouldn't have been the same without Ben!

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Beautiful flowers by the Greenery www.thegreenery.uk.com

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had already chosen to use the Greenery to supply flowers for our wedding day so when I won the competition prize of bridal bouquet, groom button hole and bridesmaid flowers I was over the moon! The Greenery played a big part in our day, and when I finally saw my flowers it was overwhelming - they were so colourful. My bouquet and arrangements were to look as though they had been freshly picked from the garden. The colours really lifted everything with the colour theme all being so neutral.

When I received the email telling me I had won a competition with prizes towards our wedding day I couldn't believe what I was reading. I’ve never won anything in my life so you can imagine how delighted I was!

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aroque Couture provided me with a thousand pound prize towards the wedding dress of my dreams. The whole dress experience was amazing. Elaina did a sketch of my dress, I knew immediately this was the design for me.

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uring the months that followed, the dress was made to measure, very fitted with lace and pearls, scalloped hem and neck line with a low back. The finishing touch to the top of the zip was an Art Deco style crystal brooch. Every visit to Elaina at Baroque Couture was an experience I will always remember, nothing was too much trouble.

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laina had done the most fabulous job in making my dress and the time and effort she took in putting it together and making it so perfect for me, I felt like a princess.”

The Dress by the talented Elaina at Baroque Couture: www.baroquecouture.co.uk

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rom us at Save the Date Magazine, a HUGE thank you to the incredible suppliers who so kindly contributed towards this amazing competition and helping to make Lucy’s wedding day everything she ever dreamed of. What a dream team.

Other suppliers involved in the day: Venue – Blackbrook House (www.blackbrookhouse.com) Photographer – Simon Bunny (www.sbunney.com) Hair and Beauty – Sassy Hair, Derby (www.totallysassy.co.uk) Saxophonist – Paul Martyn (www.paulmartyn.co.uk)

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The perfect wedding venue Peaceful woodland, original watermills, tall weeping willows, all accompanied by the gently rolling River Trent.

The Priest House Hotel stands proudly in some of Derbyshire’s most idyllic countryside.

This is the perfect venue for your wedding in a stunning setting with a license to hold Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships.

Offering fine food, excellent wines and wonderful surroundings, here you will find everything you need to make your wedding day unforgettable.

We will be delighted to help plan your special day.

Please call for more information or to book a tour.

01332 810649 handpickedhotels.co.uk The Priest House Hotel, Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RR

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Are you torn between two styles for your wedding?

Perhaps you like the idea of a laid back rustic look but are worried it won’t be glamorous enough for your wedding day. Well who says you can’t mix them both together to create rustic glamour.

Here is Gemma Morgan from the Wedding of my Dreams to show you how:

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Start with the venue If you ve chosen a rustic styled venue, say a converted barn or farm then you ll need to glam it up with your décor. Alternatively if you have chosen a glamorous manor house or marquee, you can still create this look, you ll just need to tone it down with the décor you choose.

Photography by: Br aedon Photography Photography by: Belmaged Photgraphy

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Styling the tables It is up to you whether you choose long or round tables for your guests to sit at, this will depend on the size and shape of your reception venue. Adding hessian table runners over the plain linen will instantly change the look of the tables giving them a rustic feel.

For a more rustic style keep to rustic centrepieces such as birch bark containers filled with natural flowers, bottles with single stems, jam jars covered in hessian or lace, add the glamour by using mercury silver candle sticks, tea light holders and lanterns.

Alternatively keep the centrepieces glamorous, use crystal glass vases, decanters, mercury silver bottles or even candelabra on the tables which will be toned down by the hessian table cloths and rustic barn setting.

Pay attention to small details, napkins can be folded flat and tied with hessian and gold ribbon.

Chair backs could be kept simple with ribbon hanging from the chair backs, or even a luggage tag on each chair with the guests name on.

Photography by: BeImaged Photography

Which colours work well?

A metallic mix of gold, silver and bronze with highlights of clear glass as well as neutral tones of ivory soft pink and mint green.

Wow factor

Photography by: Mark Brooke Photography

Candle light You can never have enough candle light at a wedding, add the romantic glimmer of candle light to your tables, in the form of tea light holders, candle sticks or lanterns. Lanterns and candles look great running along window sills and mantle pieces.

Add that wow factor with large chandeliers. These look amazing hanging from wooden beams within a barn and will dramatically transform your venue.

At www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk we have a whole range of rustic glamour decorations, pop over and have a look if you are searching for inspiration.

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• VERY SPECIAL OFFERS ON REMAINING 2013/14 WEDDING DATES •

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

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

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

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

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

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

27 Pelham Street, Nottingham. NG1 2ED. Tel: 0115 8378542 www.thelittlewhitedress.co.uk

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A & Q

Rachel Helen Designs

Talented jewellery maker, Rachel, talks to Save the Date Magazine about her creative talent and thriving business; Rachel, how did your business begin and what inspired you?

I first began making jewellery as a child. Following university, I took on a full time office job and decided to enrol in evening classes for silver smithing & jewellery.

I have now been in business for 8 years - I started out building up slowly, working part time from home and finding my feet before moving into Shed 2 Studios four & a half years ago. My bespoke commissions have sold nationally and internationally.

Describe your jewellery and style I would describe my style as vintage inspired with a modern twist. I'm inspired by nature and the things that surround me.

My customers and their style also influence the designs I put together and I can create any piece from simple and subtle to intricate and fancy.

I love to make jewelley with meaning and a story to tell, particularly sentimental pieces. I have recently made several wedding rings using metal from reformed sentimental family jewellery.

What do you offer to brides to be when planning their wedding?

I offer honest advice and a unique design service. Choosing the right rings for your wedding can be a daunting task. As a symbol of marriage they are designed to be worn everyday for a lifetime so have to be right. I work closely with both bride and groom to help create the perfect rings for their style and budget whether that be a one off design or an off the shelf ring.

Customers can visit me at my workshop in Ilkeston (by appointment only) or I am happy to discuss commissions via email and telephone.

It's always a good idea for the bride and groom to have a rough idea of what it is they are looking for before visiting, but I am always more than happy to offer help and advice where needed.

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Getting to know

Ian Bursill

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Leicestershire based wedding photojournalist Ian Bursill was the winner of the UK Wedding Industry Awards “Best Photographer” for the East Midlands region in 2012. He was also listed in the top three of the WPJA's “International Photographer of the Year” competition in 2009. Ian profiles the kind of couples that hire his services for their wedding day.

“My couples are fun-loving, laid-back and friends and family are extremely important to them. They like great service, quality products and want their whole wedding experience to be totally stress-free.

They appreciate good photography – it's high on their list of priorities and it's something they won't compromise on. They're not overly keen on having their photos taken and don't want to be posing for photos for hours while they could be celebrating with their guests, so they want a photographer who will just get on and work quietly in the background, observing and documenting real and emotive moments.

My couples want images that show how they stumbled and giggled during their vows, how much in love with each other they are and how their friends and family laughed uncontrollably during the best man's speech. They want to see real photographs of real moments with real people.

They don't want images of people with cut-off heads, contrived moments and endless details, because those really aren't the kind of shots that will evoke the memories of their day in the future. In years to come, they'll want to be able to look back at their photographs and relive those real and emotive moments.

To my couples, it seems that a lot of photographers think that the most important things to photograph at a wedding are the decor, the details and the style. I think differently, I think a lot deeper than that... I think the most important things to photograph at a wedding are the people.”

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Get in touch with Ian Bursill www.bursill.com 07881 43 8911 info@bursill.com

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Planning meeting prior to your big day • Tailor made music for your ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast Master of ceremonies • Full DJ service including lighting • Energetic live sets to get everyone dancing • Packages from £495

The Perfect Music for Your Perfect Day....

When you’re ready, it’s easy to get in touch If you want to check my availability or have any questions please send me an email via ben@justben.co.uk with all the relevant information in it. Or otherwise, simply call me on 07970 727 268 and I’ll be happy to discuss dates and anything else you might like to know.

I look forward to hearing from you, and whatever decision you make regarding your music I wish you a very happy wedding day and a wonderful life together.

Best, Ben

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Welcome to the incredible wedding of Caroline & Gareth We decided to get married at our local church and have our wedding reception at home. We live on a dairy farm in Caunton, near Newark and we transformed one of the cow sheds just across the yard from our home into our dream wedding venue!

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aving our reception on the farm meant that we could choose exactly what we wanted the venue to look like, what we wanted to eat, and add all the little touches and details that we’d been dreaming up. It also allowed us to create a day that was 100% unique to us, and we loved that about it!

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e didn’t want our wedding day to have any of the traditional, formal, wedding day feel to it so the style was most definitely a handmade, relaxed, informal country wedding and just a jolly good knees up really!

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e loved the idea of a vintage inspired, country village fete feel to the day, and that fitted in really well with the informal and relaxed environment we wanted. Someone described our wedding as a bit of a community project which we thought was brilliant (and so true) – so many of our friends and family were involved in one way or another, from making the bunting and the cushions, to fluffing nearly 100 pom poms, baking cakes, making

chutneys, flower arranging, collecting jam jars and tying raffia around the necks of 130 of them for our welcome drinks – the list goes on and on! We borrowed straw bales from a local farm for seating, and over the year I collected lots of old crocheted and knitted blankets and gorgeous old floral curtains to cover them with.

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e had over 450 metres of bunting, and 400 metres of fairy lights which were the main decorations for the barn, together with nearly 100 pom poms, and a crepe paper back drop which I think my bridesmaids never wanted to see again after spending hours and hours constructing the day before the wedding – it looked absolutely amazing though so thank you girls! We made the table names from vintage cow postcards, all tables names based on breeds of cows and staked them in potted up cowslips. For the table favours I made all the ladies a recipe book including some of my favourite baking recipes that I have collected along my travels (the men had mini pork pies

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which were sourced locally). We used little luggage labels for place names and to label all the food and stamped them with a tiny cow stamp that I bought from Etsy. We made lace edged hessian table runners for all the trestle tables and cushions and blankets for the bales made from vintage table cloths. When we first got engaged I was determined that I wasn’t going to spend a fortune on a dress that I would only wear once – I was a bit scared of going to a posh dress shop and falling in love with a £5000 wedding dress that I could never afford, so I just hot footed it to monsoon, found a lovely wedding dress that was actually in the sale and that was it, job done. Or so I thought.

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s spring came and the wedding drew a bit nearer, I started wondering if I had made the right decision. Because everything about our wedding was handmade and we had a bit of an eco theme running through it, I began to think that having an

‘off the rails’ wedding dress wasn’t quite right for me. Therefore one night I was on my computer drooling over some amazing Jenny Packham dresses, that I knew I could never afford, and I somehow stumbled across an ebay listing for a ‘Jenny Packham Aspen’ style wedding dress. I LOVED it as soon as I saw it, and though I know it was a bit of a big gamble, I just went with my gut and bought it. Absolutely the best decision I have ever made (apart from marrying Gareth of course!) I also found the most stunning hair comb at the Save the Date Wedding Event with a Difference in April, it was made by Bennett and Bates, and was just so pretty!

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nstead of a formal sit down meal we decided to have a picnic lunch. All the milk for our farm goes to a local dairy to make Stilton cheese, so we knew the food had to have a bit of a ‘cheese’ theme, so we collected picnic baskets and filled them with local goodies. We even had a local ice cream parlour ‘Newfield Dairy’ outside the church with their Ice Cream van serving us champagne and strawberry ice cream after the ceremony!

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e enlisted the help of the lovely and brilliant Karen and her Darby and Joan team, having met her at a ‘Save the Date’ wedding event in Derby - both to provide us with all the pretty vintage china and to help everything run smoothly on the day – we really couldn’t have done it without her! She kept me calm and worked like an absolute Trojan from the crack of dawn on the Friday and the wedding day itself, hanging pom poms,

dressing tables, arranging the flowers and just generally making everything look beautiful.

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atkin flowers, a local florist in Lincolnshire with an amazing cutting garden, put together our bouquets. All the flowers for the tables and jam jars came from Flower Pod, and we supplemented them with some greenery and lots of dried flowers for a friend who has a small wildflower meadow in the next village along from us.

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ur stationery is one of the most special parts of our wedding.

Designed for us by a friend of mine with a small sewing business, ‘Upsticks Boutique’, Sally created a unique embroidery for each part of our stationery. Sally is just setting up her business and is offering 10% discount for new wedding stationery orders at the moment too.

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he best bit about it is having the original embroidery to frame and keep. An amazing memento of our wedding, we now have a ‘wedding wall’ in our dining room filled with Sally’s special work.

Some friends of ours bought a beautiful apple green VW camper van ‘Alfie’ last year, and our wedding was his first outing as a proper wedding car – he was amazing! Decorated with flowers and with a vintage suitcase on his roof rack, he fitted in perfectly.

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ur photographers were Rebecca and Stacey from Milestones photography. I LOVE their style, and they just seem to capture moments and emotions perfectly, so I knew straight away that I wanted Rebecca to be in charge of our wedding photography. We also had a videographer which was a totally last minute decision,

and I am so glad we did. James from Digi-scope was brilliant, I hardly even knew he was there, and it’s so lovely to have everything caught on film.

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e had so much fun planning our wedding day, and the only way I can describe the day itself is absolutely the best day ever! By making it so unique to us and including so many of our family and friends we have a mountain full of special memories that we will treasure forever. You’ll always have the best day ever, surrounded by all the people you love the most and at the end of it all you’ll be Mr and Mrs, and at the beginning of an amazing adventure through life together - and that’s really what it’s all about".

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Lets take it outdoors!

Love a good festival? Enjoy the fresh outdoors and really fancy saying ‘I do’ in a unique and original way?

Then look no further than Tinkers Bells; beautifully furnished bell tents for unique weddings and accommodation.

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Here, owner Ali gives us a little background on Tinkers Bells..

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n early 2009, like so many prospective Brides and Grooms around the country, we began to make plans for our May 2010 wedding but immediately had the stumbling block of how we could make our wedding unique to us on a small budget. Ideally, we didn’t want a village hall or a traditional wedding venue for the reception, we wanted to find something that suited our personalities and wanted everyone to be relaxed and not constrained by the surroundings of four walls. So, after lengthy research and planning we opted to bring the day outdoors with a festival tinged celebration with Canvas Tipis and Bell Tents as the backdrop.

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he gorgeous wedding tent for your first night as husband and wife is furnished with the obligatory bunting, luxurious rugs and more and if that’s not enough and you think you might need some extra secret space for guests to kick back and relax in, why not consider a Chill Out Tent!

Tinkers Bells have teamed up with the fabulous Peak Tipis to be able to offer you the complete Festival package with mismatched tents, tipis and a whole host of extras to complete the look.

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he Bell Tents can also be hired out for your Glamping & Hen weekends!". So, if you fancy taking it outdoors and want your wedding to be the most talked about nuptials since Wills and Kate, look no further than Tinkers Bells:

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ogether with eclectic musical sounds, the ‘back to nature’ festival atmosphere meant there were no heirs and graces on the big day....just great fun! It was from this that more than just a marriage was born, the dawn of our business emerged - Tinkers Bells. As a husband and wife team, with a background of fashion buying and design we decided to ditch our jobs in Manchester and move back to Staffordshire, where we both grew up, a scary decision but one we are so glad we have taken!

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e are now very excited to see our business grow and be a part of the most special day of people’s lives!

o, if you’re considering a Festival Style Guest Village, why not opt for the unique bell tents and allow your guests to soak up the relaxed atmosphere of your wedding pitched at a location of your choice. The luxury canvas tents are simply furnished and perfect as a backdrop to make your photographs look even more amazing.

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MIMI TOKO - AN INCREDIBLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER!

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imi Toko Bridal Boutique is based in the pretty village of Duffield just 6 miles from Derby. We have a selection of Bridal Gowns from some of the industry's most prestigious designers including the multi-award winning Ian Stuart. The boutique also offers a stunning range of bridesmaid dresses by Dessy and accessories by

Halo & Co so there really is something for everyone! We believe that the process of choosing your wedding dress should be a truly special one and we strive to give you the best possible customer service every time you visit us, from the first time you try gowns on until the day you collect your dress.

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e appreciate that choosing 'THE ONE' is not a decision to be made lightly as it is likely to be the most expensive dress you will ever buy, which is why we would never pressure you to make a quick decision and are happy for you to visit us several times before placing your order.

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e have one large fitting room and only see one bridal appointment at a time so that you can relax and enjoy trying on the dresses in the company of your friends and family. Our experienced staff are on hand at all times to offer friendly, honest, no pressure advice in helping you choose your perfect gown. We also have our own seamstress who can make any necessary alterations to your dress once it arrives ensuring that the fit is just right!

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his is what one of our brides Fiona, had to say about her experience at Mimi Toko; "When we got engaged, I have to admit I didn't even know where to start to look for dresses so I asked friends and family for recommendations.

Mimi Toko was recommended to me by my cousin and I happened to like her dress so thought it was a good place to start! On our first visit, my bridesmaid and I were greeted by the lovely Alaine and I began choosing dresses to try on it eventually turned out that all

of my favourites were Ian Stuart dresses. I actually tried on THE dress on my first visit. I visited a few other boutiques and went to another Ian Stuart designer weekend, trying on the original dress in a different colour- this was when I realised it was the one! However, I knew Mimi Toko had an Ian Stuart weekend coming up and I wanted to buy my dress from them as I had been so impressed with their friendly service. So, I returned that weekend and bought my dress there and then.

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hen the dress arrived, I was quite nervous as I had changed the neckline and ordered it in a colour I had only seen once but I loved it! It was also a perfect fit! A week or so before the wedding was my final visit I had my hair and make-up done and brought all my accessories in to try on. Again, Alaine was brilliant helping with my hair, veil and shoe decision! I was actually quite sad to leave the shop on my final visit as I had enjoyed the whole experience so much."

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f you would like to visit Mimi Toko you are welcome to pop in anytime to browse, however we do recommend making an appointment so that we can ensure you will have our undivided attention.

We hope to welcome you soon.

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HOLME PIERREPONT HALL NOTTINGHAM

A historic Tudor house and secluded setting in beautiful landscaped gardens make this a wonderfully romantic place for your wedding. You have exclusive use of the house and gardens for the day. Delicious locally sourced food is provided and excellent service from the Brackenbury family and staff.

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Robert Brackenbury on 0115 933 2371

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STANCLIFFE HALL THE DREAM MAKER

We'll never forget the first time we walked into Stancliffe with our mouths wide open thinking 'we'll never be able to get married in such an incredibly beautiful place' but you made our dreams come true. We cannot thank you and your staff enough for giving us the most amazing day of our lives, we'll cherish it forever”.

Carys and Johny - The new Mr & Mrs Proctor

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Photography by: www.wookiephotography.com www.ivoryfayre.com www.shoot-lifestyle.co.uk/

Stancliffe Hall is the perfect place to make your wedding day dreams become a reality.

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ollowing a year of simply stunning weddings, the beautiful Stancliffe Hall is one of the region’s most desired, sought after wedding venues.

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xclusive and private, this stunning venue offers you complete indulgence with a focus on being ‘uniquely yours’. No request is out of bounds – from ice cream vans to bouncy castles, clay pigeon to caricatures, every bride and groom who step foot inside Stancliffe Hall are given the opportunity to make their wedding completely unique and tailor made to them.

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tancliffe Hall are hosting a Designer Wedding Show on 27th October.

This exciting event gives you the chance to take a look around this beautiful setting and imagine what it could be like for your big day. From 10.30am – 3.30pm, you can register your place at this event by visiting www. uniqueweddingplanning.co.uk/eventsplanning.html

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his beautiful venue will also be exhibiting at the wedding event with a difference at the Roundhouse in October

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AWA R D S DENNISSON CLASSIC CARS 0115 9550129 | 07809 606233 | www.dennissonclassics.co.uk

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• Marcus Holdsworth •

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BIG day in true style

Having been on the wedding scene for over 15 years, Marcus knows a thing or two about what it takes to create long lasting memories for his brides and grooms with beautiful wedding photography.

With great relationships in place with a range of venues across the East Midlands including the highly regarded Langar Hall, Marcus shoots both locally and internationally having just returned from shooting a wedding on the glamorous Amalfi Coast.

Mixing classic, posed shots with natural, reportage style photography, Marcus’ flair and style has given him a well earned reputation for fantastic wedding photography within the industry.

Here is a recent wedding album which he shot in September 2012 at Langar Hall. Marcus says,

The couple were so relaxed and easy to

work with. I love how natural the pictures are and how the couple’s beautiful day is so apparent by just looking at a few of the pictures. The details of the wedding, the incredible dress and the glorious weather all combined to make a fantastic day which I’m proud to have been a part of”.

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BRIDAL AND OCCASION WEAR

Suite 2b, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP 0115 982 2820

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Kelham House is a beautiful Edwardian manor set within 9 acres of land. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, with an excellent kitchen team to create exquisite menus for your event.

The hotel boasts 12 luxury ensuite rooms and suites, 2 bars, fine dining restaurant and garden room for up to 150 guests.

So call our team today to discuss your event!

Kelham House, Main Street, Kelham, Newark, NG23 5QP Tel: 01636 705 266 Email: enquiries@kelhamhouse.co.uk

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HOAR CROSS HALL ~

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With its sweeping driveway, peaceful setting and idyllic grounds, Hoar Cross Hall offers a much deserved, blissful escape for you and your best girls on the lead up to your wedding day.

On our day spent at the spa, we were greeted by a professional team of staff ranging from the friendly receptionists to the talented chefs in the restaurant and we were made to feel very special throughout our spa experience.

Having been extended and lovingly restored, the spa boasts a mixture of traditional features with modern amenities and offers a peaceful retreat with swimming pools, relaxing areas, a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms.

We spent most of our time relaxing and chilling out, however when you’re not reading/snoozing/swimming, you can enjoy a hot drink in the cosy cafe and a delicious lunch is served in the beautiful restaurant. With highly regarded chefs,

the restaurant offers beautifully prepared hot and cold food and was absolutely delicious!

Hoar Cross Hall also offer an array of charming bedrooms for you to enjoy and relax in with your girls. You could also take advantage of the ‘Girls Night in’ package which includes your spa day plus a chick flick, bath robes and cupcakes what more could a girl need!

Remember, this is such a special time for you to soak up and enjoy your last days before becoming a ‘Mrs’ so Hoar Cross Hall gives you the perfect opportunity to gather your mum, sister, best friends and anyone else who fancies a pamper for a girly relaxing retreat. With the stresses and strains of wedding planning, if anyone deserves a relaxing retreat, it’s you.

To get in touch with Hoar Cross Hall: W: www.hoarcross.co.uk E: info@hoarcross.co.uk Hoar Cross Maker Ln, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8QS 01283 575671

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Introducing STUART WOOD

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f you’re in search of classic, romantic photos to cherish forever then look no further than award winning Stuart Wood.

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ith experience of shooting commissions for national magazines for 20 years, Stuart has worked for the likes of Grazia, Cosmopolitan and Radio Times and therefore boasts an exceptional portfolio of impressive work.

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is artistic and creative flair means that when Stuart is capturing your wedding day, no two weddings are the same and he goes above and beyond to create the WOW factor. His experience combined with his infectious enthusiasm and passion for weddings ensures that he delivers incredible results, every time.

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tuart says “I noticed the way that wedding photography had moved on, especially overseas with fabulous photographers like Jerry Ghionis and Yervant and recognised a gap in a very overcrowded wedding photography market in the UK, where I believe the standards are often very low and also where some individuals make unrealistic claims about their abilities, despite having absolutely no experience at a level anywhere near high enough to justify them.

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aving years of experience as a people photographer shooting to the standards needed for some of the biggest magazines and TV shows in the country, that I still regularly shoot for, I recognised that working quickly under pressure and connecting well with my subjects made me ideally suited for photographing weddings.

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always avoid taking my couples away from their weddings for long periods of time and much prefer to have small time slots of a few minutes only. Because I'm experienced at working like this, we are then free to concentrate on moving the photography on and capturing the real emotions of the day in a way that people looking at the picture later, often never realise that the situation is actually set up, as it looks so natural.

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eing also known for my speciality lighting, which has led to being sponsored by brand leaders Elinchrom and of course, documenting the day from bride and groom getting ready up until first dance, I truly feel that I can now offer a service to my couples that is of a standard that is increasingly uncommon.”

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ith three years worth of national awards under his belt, recommended by the likes of the Four Seasons Hotel and running ‘sell out’ photography courses, Stuart Wood is a name to remember.

For more information, Contact Stuart’s here: T: 07831 359 379 E: stuart@stuart-wood.com W: www.stuartwoodweddings.com Save The Date | Issue Nineteen

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Directory Listings BRIDAL Angela Vickers t: 0115 9415616 e: enquiries@angela-vickers.co.uk www.angela-vickers.co.uk Studio 1, Fashion Designer Studios, 69-73 Lower Parliament St, Nottingham, NG1 3BB Baroque Couture t: 07801 694934 e: elaina@baroquecouture.co.uk www.baroquecouture.co.uk Baroque Bespoke Wedding Dresses & Accessories, The Studio, Station Road, Draycott, Derbyshire, DE72 3QB Cicily Bridal t: 01827 768 965 e: info@cicilybridal.com www.cicilybridal.com 3 Offa House, Orchard Street, Tamworth, B79 7RE Couture Bridal Designs Ltd t: 0115 9414179 e: maxineanddawn@couturebridaldesignsltd.co.uk www.couturebridaldesignsltd.co.uk Studios 8 & 9, Fashion Design Studios, 69-73 Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 3BB Couturemango t: 07878 825768 e: info@couturemango.co.uk www.couturemango.co.uk Giling and White t: 0116 319 5656 e: info@gilingandwhitebridal.co.uk www.gilingandwhitebridal.co.uk Grace Couture t: 0115 981 1821 e: bridal@gracecouture.co.uk www.gracecouture.co.uk 44 Abbey Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5NF Lockets & Lace t: 01455 246 112 e: greetings@locketsandlace.com www.locketsandlace.com Lori G Bridal Studio t: 01332 550573 e: info@lorigbridalstudio.co.uk www.lorigbridal.co.uk 125 Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LF

Mimi Toko Bridal Boutique t: 01332 842332 e: bride@mimitoko.co.uk www.mimitoko.co.uk 1 Tamworth Street, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4ER Shade Apparel t: 0115 9822820 e: info@shade-apparel.co.uk www.shade-apparel.co.uk Shade Bridal & Occasion Wear, Studios 2b, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham.

NG2 6EP The Little White Dress t: 0115 8378542 e: amy@thelittlewhitedress.co.uk www.thelittlewhitedress.co.uk 27 Pelham Street, Nottingham, NG1 2ED 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 t: 0114 272 2336 www.whiteroombridal.co.uk 20 Norfolk Row, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2PA

CAKES April Delights t: 07967 027 075 // e: info@aprildelights.co.uk www.aprildelights.co.uk Cakey Wakey t: 0115 9611277 // m: 07737 137944 e: cakeywakey@me.com www.cakey-wakey.co.uk Cameo Cupcakes t: 01332 205 504 e: michelle@cameocupcakes.co.uk www.cameocupcakes.co.uk

Elm Tree Cakes t: 01949 836156 e: theelmtreebakery@gmail.com www.theelmtreebakery.co.uk Lick that Bowl t: 07854653613 e: info@lickthatbowl.com www.lickthatbowl.com Yummy Little Cakes t: 07890688464 e: info@yummylittlecakes.co.uk www.yummylittlecakes.co.uk Simply Cakes t: 0115 9302451 m: 07885892238 e: catherine@simplycakesbycatherine.co.uk www.simplycakesbycatherine.co.uk

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 The Garden Grill t: 07970753874 www.thegardengrill.co.uk e:info@thegardengrill.co.uk

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

Celebration Cakes by Celeste t: 07732 870781 e: bakery@celebrationcakesbyceleste.co.uk www.celebrationcakesbyceleste.co.uk

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

Eggleston Cakes & Flowers t: 01509 236692 / m:Â 07983 069076 e: info@egglestoncakesandflowers.co.uk www.egglestoncakesandflowers.co.uk

Richie Muir t: 07966363930 e: richie@richiemuir.com www.richiemuir.com

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FLORIST

HAIR & BEAUTY

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

Claire Salter Bridal Make-Up & Hair Styling t: 07808 403392 e: info@clairesaltermakeup.co.uk www.clairesaltermakeup.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

Jarah Hair & Day Spa t:01332 369900 e: info@jarah.co.uk // www.jarah.co.uk

Michele Gledhill : Flowers & Styling t: 07540 575499 e: Michele@michelegledhill.co.uk www.michelegledhill.co.uk Mrs Umbels t: 07789 986 558/07956 069 869 e: sarah@mrs-umbels.co.uk e: lucy@mrs-umbels.co.uk www.mrs-umbels.co.uk Tineke Floral Designs t: 01623 464 371 t: 01629 629 371 e: kerry@tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk 22 Matlock Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BT The Blossom Tree t: 01332 864200 e: bloom@theblossomtree.co.uk www.theblossomtree.co.uk Williams Yard, Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JR The Greenery t: 01332 832 500 e: sales@thegreenery.uk.com www.thegreenery.uk.com 17 Town Street, Duffield, Derby, DE56 4EH Sophie’s Flower Co t: 07864 287257 / 07747 751221 e: hello@sophiesflowerco.uk www.sophiesflowerco.co.uk The Sands, Long Clawson, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4PA Zinc Floral Design t: 0115 958 5775 m: 07780 688 255 e: sales@zincfloraldesign.co.uk www.zincfloraldesign.co.uk

James White Hair t: 07932 086 189 e: info@jameswhitehair.co.uk www.jameswhitehair.com Make-up Artist Midlands by Emma t: 07866 453 670 www.makeupartistmidlands.com VP Pro Make-Up

t: 07504 982739 e: vanessa@vppromakeup.com www.vppromakeup.com

JEWELLERY Rachel Helen Designs t: 07789 070 298 e: rachel@rachelhelendesigns.com www.rachelhelendesigns.com Stuart Thexton Jewellery t: 0115 988 1821 e: stuart@stuart-thexton.com: www.stuart-thexton.com 19-21 Exchange Arcade Nottingham, NG1 2DD Temprell t: 01159 473 472 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

Top Marques (UK) Ltd t: 01335 330 476 e: info@topmarquesuk.com www.topmarquesuk.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Beaulieu Photography t: 07931 707 676 e: info@beaulieuphotography.com www.beaulieuphotography.com Crash Taylor t: 07903 925847 e: crash@crashtaylor.com www.crashtaylor.com Darrren Cresswell Photography t: 01530 413053 e: info@darrencresswellphotography.co.uk www.darrencresswellphotography.co.uk Ed Godden Photography t: 07977 559853 e: ed@edgodden.co.uk www.edgodden.co.uk Emma Cleveley Photography t: 07762 326491 e: emma@emmacleveley.co.uk www.emmacleveley.co.uk HBA Photography t: 01889 567344 e: info@HBAphotography.com www.hbaphotography.com Ian Bursill Photography t: 07881 438911 e: info@bursill.com www.bursill.com Jon Rouston Photography t: 0115 714 213 m: 07709 446071 e: jon@jonrouston.co.uk www.jonrouston.co.uk Lee Garland Photography t: 07779 662 178 e: lee@leegarlandphotography.co.uk weddings.leegarland.co.uk

Peak Tipis t: 01335 210 349 www.peaktipis.co.uk

Marcus Holdsworth t: 07762 730181 e: marcus@marcusholdsworth.co.uk www.marcusholdsworth.co.uk

Tinkers Bells t: 07921 395696 e: info@tinkersbells.co.uk www.tinkersbells.co.uk

Mark Pugh Photography t: 0844 318 8960 e: customer.service@markpugh.com www.markpugh.com

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Mirror Imaging Photography t: 07968 159465 e: sarah@mirrorimaging.co.uk www.mirrorimaging.co.uk Natural Expressions Photography t: 01522 528810 m: 07818 436706 e: patrick@naturalexpressions.co.uk www.naturalexpressions.co.uk Oehlers Photography t: 0115 9736598 m. 07817657041 e: info@oehlersphotography.co.uk www.oehlersphotography.co.uk Pete Henderson t: 07736 299858 e: info@pete-henderson.com www.pete-henderson.com Rachael Connerton Photography t: 0115 9844885 e: info@rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk Red Square Photography t: 01335 360103 // e: info@redsquaregallery.co.uk www.redsquaregallery.co.uk Stuart Wood Photography t: 07831359379 e: stuart@stuart-wood.com www.stuartwoodweddings.com

PHOTOBOOTHS Oh! Photobooth t: 07762 326491 e: emma@emmacleveley.co.uk www.ohphotobooth.co.uk Sunburst Events t: 07866 627915 e: info@sunburstevents.com www.sunburstevents.com Vintagebooth.me e: leegarland@me.com www.vintagebooth.me

STATIONERY Figtree Invitations t: 01332 840 247 e: weddings@figtreecreative.co.uk www.figtreeinvitations.co.uk Espouse Boutique Wedding Stationery t: 0115 9160917 e: dominique@espousestationery.com www.espousestationery.com

To Invite t: 07909 990247 e: sarah@toinvite.co.uk www.toinvite.co.uk

Exclusive Cars Ltd t: 0115 9877277 e: exclusivecarsltd@btconnect.com www.exclusivecars.co.uk

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

I Do Wedding Cars t: 0115 9611277 // m: 07737 137944 e: info@idoweddingcars.org www.idoweddingcars.org

THEMING & STYLING Darby & Joan t: 07976 409518 e: karen@darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk Executive Linen t: 01332 694333 e: info@executivelinen.co.uk www.executivelinen.co.uk Honeysuckle & Castle t: 01332 871654 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk Michele Gledhill : Flowers & Styling t: 07540 575499 e: Michele@michelegledhill.co.uk www.michelegledhill.co.uk Poppy Trading Company t: 07989 631 776 e: info@unique-vintage-rentals.co.uk www.unique-vintage-rentals.co.uk Pumpkin Weddings t: 0800 046 1027 e: info@pumpkinweddings.co.uk www.pumpkinweddings.co.uk Vintage Party t: 01455 290243 / 07977 013219 e: angela@vintage-party.co.uk www.vintage-party.co.uk The Wedding Tree Company t: 07791 323 525 e: info@theweddingtree.co.uk www.theweddingtree.co.uk

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

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ilovevdubweddings t: 01522 543659 // m: 07852 255638 e: info@ilovevdubweddings.co.uk www.ilovevdubweddings.co.uk

TRAVEL Cazenove + Loyd t: 0207 384 2332 e: info@cazloyd.com www.cazloyd.com

VENUES Belvoir Castle t: 01476 871032 e: weddings@belvoircastle.com www.belvoircastle.com Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE Callow Hall t: 01335 300 900 e: info@callowhall.co.uk www.callowhall.co.uk Callow Hall, Mappleton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AA East Bridgford Hill t: 01949 20232 e: eastbridgfordhill@gmail.com www.eastbridgfordhill.com 4 Kirk Hill, East Bridgford, Nottingham, NG13 8PE East Lodge Country House t: 01629 734474 e: info@eastlodge.com www.eastlodge.com Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EF The Carriage Hall t: 0115 9375300 www.thecarriagehall.co.uk The Carriage Hall, Station Road, Plumtree, Nottingham, NG12 5NA

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Calke Abbey t: 01332 871654 e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7LE Makeney Hall t: 0844 600 8703 e: reception.makeneyl@akkeronhotels.com www.akkeronhotels.com Mercure Hotel (Nottingham) t: 0115 9599 777 e: events@mercurenottingham.com www.mercurenottingham.com Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel, George Street, NG1 3BP Hart’s Nottingham t: 0115 9881900 e: k.shaw@hartshotel.co.uk or reception@hartshotel.co.uk www.hartsnottingham.co.uk Hart’s Nottingham, Standard Hill, Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6GN. Hodsock Priory t: 01909 591 204 www.hodsockpriory.com Hodsock Priory, Blyth, Nr Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0TY Holme Pierrepont Hall t: 0115 933 2371 e: rplb@holmepierreponthall.com www.holmepierreponthall.com Holme Pierrepont Hall, Holme Pierrepont, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2LD Kelham House t : 01636 705266 e: enquiries@kelhamhouse.co.uk www.kelhamhouse.co.uk Kelham House, Main Street, Kelham, Newark, Nottingham, NG23 5QP

Stancliffe Hall t: 01629 736956 e: enquiries@stancliffehall.co.uk www.stancliffehall.co.uk Whitworth Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2HJ Tissington Hall t: 01335 352200 e: events@tissingtonhall.co.uk www.tissingtonhall.co.uk Tissington Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA Tom Browns Restaurant 01159663642 www.tombrowns.co.uk e: manager@tombrowns.co.uk Trent Bridge t: 0115 982 3042 e: Trudie.warsop@nottsccc.co.uk www.trentbridge.co.uk/tietheknot Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG The Priest House Hotel t: 0845 072 7502 e: thepriesthouse@handpicked.co.uk www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/priest-house Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2RR The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club t: 0115 9333344 e: events@thenottinghamshire.com www.thenottinghamshire.com Stragglethorpe, Nottingham, NG12 3HB The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields t: 0115 925 7062 e: info@beestonfields.co.uk www.beestonfields.co.uk Old Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 3DD Thrumpton Hall t: 07590 818045 e: enquiries@thrumptonhall.com www.thrumptonhall.com Thrumpton, Nottinghamshire NG11 0AX

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