Your Local Wedding Scene - Autumn/Winter 2012 by Scene Marketing Ltd

Gowns galore... and much, much more

Your Local

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Congratulations on your engagement! You are about to begin an exciting journey that will take you towards the most memorable day of your life. Your Local Wedding Scene is here to give you, the modern bride, a helping hand. It’s packed with ideas and hints on how to make your wedding day unique and special. You will notice that the main focus of our magazine is on the word ‘local’ as 90% of your wedding will be booked locally and we therefore wanted to ensure that all the services highlighted are available on your doorstep. Use our pull out Wedding Planner to manage your time effectively during the build up to your special day. We have included plenty of hints and tips on making sure your big day is not just the most memorable day of your life, but that it is also stress free and the most enjoyable day of your life. There are tips on how to make your day different, with in-depth features on local venues and what they can offer you, we have some amazing Honeymoon ideas, and many products and services to give you inspiration and ideas to give your day the WOW factor... You should embrace the planning of your big day, however, if you find it too difficult or stressful, there are always plenty of people on hand willing to assist you, so do not be afraid to ask for help. Good luck and best wishes for the future. Heidi x Next issue out Feb 2013 – Deadline 10th December 2012 Publisher – Heidi Semple, Scene Marketing 01780 783613 Advertising – Charlotte Charlesworth, charlotte@scenepublishing.co.uk Kimberley Evans, kim@scenepublishing.co.uk Editorial Contribution – Vanessa Adamson, Wedding Market. Naj Bibi and Dave Phillips. Designer – Sarah Wright, email:sarah@designitwright.co.uk

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Bridal Gown Showcase

Vintage, Fairytale Princess, Grecian Goddess, Simply Elegant, Theatrical & Accessories

18-20 Mother of the Bride 21-23 Groomswear

24-25 Bridesmaids 26-31 Bull Hotel & Bride Review 32-33 Choosing The Right Venue 34-36 Something Completely Different New trends and ideas for your special day

38-39 Radius – New City Centre Venue This venue has a stunning garden with retractable roof

NE VENW UE

40-41 Greetham Valley Review 42-44 Asian Weddings Colourful, meaningful and lavish

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74 46-49 Civil Ceremonies & Celebrants Make your day unique

51-53 Plan Your Wedding Day

82-83 The Manor

NE VENW UE

85-87 Photographers

The most useful tool to make sure your special day is perfect

88-89 Barnsdale Lodge Review

54-55 Say It With flowers

90-91 Great Northern Hotel Review

56-63 Bridal Hair & Beauty

92-93 Woodgreen Review

WIN a Spa Day for 2

WIN ÂŁ200 Of Bridal Beauty

64-65 Haycock Review 66-67 POSH Review Being united at Peterborough United

68-71 Honeymoons

2N W VENE UES 72-73 New Stamford Venues

A venue without compromise

94-95 Getting To The Church On Time Transportation tips

96-97 Golden Pheasant Review Perfect down to the last detail

Directory Of Services

Wedding Fayre dates for 2012

Index of Advertisers

74-81 Create Your OWN Wedding Top tips for DIY Photography, stationery, hair, make-up. Plus real bride review

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Vintage Gowns

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2. Maison de la Bride

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4. Miss V

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1. The Glass Slipper

2. Swanky Rags

3. Maison de la Bride

4. Miss V

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Fairytale Princess

Martin Charles Bridal Gallery

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2. Miss V

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4. Vow

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Bridal Gowns | ELEGANTLY TAILORED

Elegantly Tailored 2.

1. Miss V

2. Martin Charles Bridal Gallery

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visit us for your very own personal fairy godmother Handmade to Measure Gowns & Dresses of Distinction & Quality at affordable prices in virtually any colour...

Feel like a

princess

measure gown made

in a handmade to

just for you!

Tel: 01733 270632 or 07814 486071 84 Oundle Road • Woodston • Peterborough • PE2 9PJ

Wedding gowns Bridesmaid Dresses Flowergirl Dresses Ball & Prom Gowns Petticoats & Accessories

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The

Theatrical

Bridal Studio

Designer Wedding Dresses including Ellis Bridal Kelsey Rose Bridesmaid Dresses Shoes by Belle and Benjamin Adams Contact us to book an appointment including evenings and Sundays for your convenience The Bridal Studio, 4 Angel House, Eastgate, Whittlesey, Peterborough. PE7 1SE Tel: 07722 718655 Email: thebridalstudio4@gmail.com www.thebridalstudio.net

The Glass Slipper

The Stamford Bridal Rooms Exquisite gowns from award-winning British & International designers... SUZANNE NEVILLE AMANDA WAKELEY

Wedding Dresses Bridesmaids Flowergirls

STEPHANIE ALLIN LYN ASHWORTH KATE SHERFORD CAROLINE CASTIGLIANO

Come and visit our beautiful boutique located in St. Martins, Stamford to view the full collection of stunning gowns and accessories. Please call for an appointment t: 01780 757028 e: aimee@thestamfordbridalrooms.co.uk www.thestamfordbridalrooms.co.uk 19 High Street | St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s | Stamford | Lincs | PE9 2LF

No contract just flexible payments decided by you... what you want to pay when you want to pay it. Deposit Secures Dress. Final Payment Releases Dress. Open Tue - Sat 10am - 5pm

Tel: 01733 345181

info@swankyrags.co.uk | www.swankyrags.co.uk 35a Broadway | Peterborough | PE1 1SQ

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Bridal Accessories By Abigailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vintage Bridal

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By The Glass Slipper

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Mother of the Bride outfits

Private Kollection

8 Market Place, Market Deeping â&#x20AC;˘ Call 01778 346226

Every Woman Wears The Same Until Dressed By...

Mother of the bride outfits

Mother of the bride outfits Condici, Gina Bacconi, Carina, Michael Louisa Pifer & Mayka, Ronald Joyce Bespoke Millinery 19 Market Square • Higham Ferrers • Northants • NN10 8DJ

01933 355591 • www.la-bella.biz

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Wedding | groomswear

Suit Hire At A Formal Affair we offer an unrivalled selection of formal wear to hire. For stylish dinner suits, exclusive wedding attire and an extensive selection of fancy waistcoats and accessories, A Formal Affair has it all.

TOP 5 FAQ’S 1. AT WHAT AGE DO YOUR BOYS SUITS START?

4. WHEN CAN WE COLLECT OUR SUITS?

We offer formal wear for boys from about age three

available for collection nine days before your function.

All hire garments for Saturday weddings will normally be

upwards – or about 3ft tall. Jacket sizes start at 20” chest and trousers at 18”waist with an 18”outside leg.

5. WHAT IF SOMETHING DOES NOT FIT? Don’t panic! Most of our hire stock is owned by us and

2. WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DAMAGE ANY OF OUR HIRE SUITS?

kept on our own premises, and therefore we can normally

All* outfits worn by adults are covered against accidental

very swiftly, as long as we are notified early Monday

damage by our own insurance scheme (A.D.I*) for which

morning (for Saturday Weddings).

accommodate a change of size or effect an alteration

a small charge per outfit is made. A security deposit of £50 per outfit is required with all children’s clothes hired. *White or Ivory Suits, Fob Watches and Walking Canes are excluded from A.D.I. cover

3. CAN WE TAKE THE SUITS ABROAD TO GET MARRIED? Yes, and a 50% reduction off our normal weekend hire rates is available for the second and third weeks of hire.

For any further information or to book a consultation, please do not hesitate to call us on 01733 260930 or send us an email at suithirepeterborough@gmail.com

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(Jessie Bellamy) Men’s formal hire service

Wedding and Evening Wear • page boy outfits • also kilt hire Extensive collection of waistcoats, ruches and ties. Many accessories available. 21/23 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AE t: 01778 422359 www.jessiebellamy.co.uk

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Bridesmaid | dresses

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Maison de la Bride

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The Bull Hotel Peterborough

Our hotel originally dates back to the seventeenth century, this grade II listed building has, over the years, been extensively developed and tastefully refurbished, to provide guests with four star comfort, whilst our friendly and efficient staff offer service and hospitality which is unrivalled in the city. Whether you want a civil ceremony or a church wedding we are the perfect choice. • 17th Century Hotel • The City Centre’s only Four Star Hotel • 100 Car Parking Spaces • Pastroudis Bar • Close to the Bus & Railway station • Exquisite Menus designed by our Head Chef • Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator

Wedding Suites We are licensed for civil ceremonies or you could choose to marry at one of the many churches close by, so close in fact you could walk to the hotel afterwards! Whether yours is an intimate celebration for close family and friends, or a much larger gathering, we have the expertise to ensure that your special day is a day, that you will remember for the rest of your life. For many, the planning of your day can be a daunting task, one which we aim to guide you through with the assistance of

The

Broadway

Suite

lavishly

a dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator. They

furnished, in traditional surroundings

will be with you at every stage to offer the

for wedding receptions for a maximum

right advice on every aspect of your day,

of 150 guests, and evening receptions for

down to the smallest detail.

up to 200. Included with this suite is it’s

In short, we are here to help and we

own private bar & cloakroom facilities to

sincerely hope that we will have the

ensure all your guests are together at all

pleasure of looking after your special day.

times.

Our banqueting rooms can accommodate

The Penthouse Suite is situated in the

up to 160 people for a Wedding Breakfast

conference centre which is separate to

and Evening Reception and with 118

the main hotel. The Penthouse Suite

bedrooms, there is plenty of space for

has a contemporary design for wedding

your family and friends to stay too.

receptions, with a private bar and

• 118 en suite bedrooms

cloakroom. It seats a maximum of 160

including a spectacular four

guests for the wedding breakfast, and up

poster suite

to 200 for the evening reception. Many thanks to all our recommended

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suppliers who worked together to supply these images. Photographer - Ramsy Labassi Dress & Hair Accessories - Jillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridal Studio Hair & Make-up - Weddings@Deezine Flowers - Fleur by Lizz Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear - Greenwoods Westgate, Peterborough, PE1 1RB. Tel: 01733 561364 Email : events@bull-hotel-peterborough.com Or visit: www.peelhotels.co.uk Email: info@scenepublishing.co.uk HHHH

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Wedding specialists dedicated to creating and transforming any venue into a magical floral paradise for your special day. Fleur by Lizz offer a free floral consultation service to help you decide all your wedding flower needs. Our expertise will guide you and discover your personal tastes, style and most importantly work within your budget. We work closely with many top venues to create that amazing day you have always dreamed off.

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Real Life | BRIDE

Melanie and Richard McDonald tie the knot at the Bull Hotel Richard proposed to me on Christmas day 2010. We were at my mum’s house with all my family and as we opened our presents he saved the best til last. Richard presented me with a small jewellery box and inside had a pretend engagement ring with a post it note saying ‘marry me’. We bought my engagement ring together the following day from Goldsmiths in Peterborough. We booked our service in the Holy Trinity church in Orton Longueville and the reception in The Bull Hotel. We chose the venue together, as we had visited the Bull Hotel’s wedding fayre, and after we looked around the venue we just knew it would be perfect for our special day. The theme we decided on was vintage and romantic, using a mix of antique silverware, candelabras, lots of dusky pinks, pearls, diamonds and candles. My favourite addition was the star light curtain which we had from Stamford Linens, who also decorated the whole venue for us. This included the chair covers, flowers and the table ornaments too.

Real Life | BRIDE My wedding dress came from Berketex Brides on Westgate, they had a large choice and I spent hours trying dresses on until I decided on my dream gown. There were many special moments throughout the day, and Andrew and his team at the Bull Hotel ensured the day ran smoothly. I can honestly say ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’. We welcomed 50 guests and they all felt that the Bull Hotel was a perfect venue, the wedding was beautifully planned and they all had a great day. Our photographer was Studio1, who has a wealth of experience in wedding photography and made sure he got some really superb shots of the day. I had always wanted to arrive to the church in a classic car, so Richard booked a beautiful white 50’s Rolls Royce from Classic Wedding Cars to

Classic Wedding Cars

collect me. It was amazing! My hair was expertly styled by one of our own stylists Heidi, and Gary at Cosmetics Inc performed miracles with my make-up – I cannot thank them enough. As we both run a busy hair salon we could not afford to take too much time away from work, so we decided to take a few days off to go to Barcelona. It was romantic and the views were stunning, we loved every minute! By Melanie McDonald.

tel 01733 270540 mob 07885 706549 www.classicweddingcarspeterborough.co.uk Email susandolby@btinternet.com

Wayside The Causeway Thorney Peterborough PE6 0QH

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Tel: 01733 553600 www.melanierichardshairboutique.co.uk 100 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1DY

Let us help you plan your wedding hair Wedding hair specialists. Great Lengths hair extensions & Sienna X spray tan to perfect your wedding look. FREE consultations We can come to you!

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Wedding | VENUE

WEDDING VENUE Getting it right

GUESTS Get this one out of the way first - if you sit down with your families and partners, and work out the maximum number of guests you will be inviting, this will give you an idea of the size of venue you will need. It will also help when planning your budgets and what venue to choose - for example will there be lots of children? Will you need separate areas where the older guests can enjoy the quiet away from the disco? Does it have plenty of parking? What are the options for overnight stays and is it easy for people to get to using

public transport, or disabled access? Will we be able to use our own caterers, supply our own drink, place a marquee etc, etc? Once all of this is established and you’ve decided on either a civil ceremony or church, you can start your hunt for the perfect venue.

THE HUNT

list for you to look at. Many sites such as www. hitched.co.uk will have venues in your criteria listed, and if you’re looking for inspiration or are planning to get married away from the local area, this is a great place to start. • Wedding Magazines will give you ideas of how certain weddings work in different types of ways, and many regional magazines will hold adverts for venues, so if you see one pick it up!

If your time is short and you like to keep informed, go online. By using search engines you can place your keywords such as, ‘Wedding Venues Peterborough UK’ which will bring up a

• Civil ceremony venues have licences for a maximum number of guests. Keep an eye on

GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL

GREETHAM VALLEY

Situated in Peterborough city centre, this 150 year old classic Victorian hotel remains an oasis of historical charm, with a delightful garden.

www.thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk

Make your special day complete by choosing Greetham Valley, situated in the heart of rolling Rutland countryside, as your wedding venue.

POSH GROUND

RADIUS

BARNSDALE LODGE

Not only can you have your Wedding Reception at London Road, you can actually get married there and say ‘I do’ overlooking the pitch.

Fabulous City Centre location with superb garden and retractable roof. Can cater for up to 180 guests or 250 for a buffet setting.

Barnsdale Lodge is full of character and modern country charm and the function rooms are elegant and stylish, which enables it to accommodate many themes.

See our stunning selection of local wedding venues to suit every special day...

www.theposh.com

T: 01733 560231 www.thesolstice.co.uk

www.greethamvalley.co.uk

www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk

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the venues you fall in love with and make sure that there is enough room for your guests. • Negotiate - if it’s slightly out of your budget • Ask if you could have a simpler wedding breakfast or serve wedding cake as the dessert, and agree a drinks budget. Many venues will also hold mid-week events or Sunday weddings at a reduced cost - it’s worth looking at what savings can be made if you switch to a Friday or Sunday Wedding. • Ask people about their wedding day - visit potential venues for a meal, or book one of their evening events and assess their planning and organisation. Remember it’s your day - you’ve spent months organising it and when you hand the event over, you want to be confident that their Events Co-ordinator is in control.

Ask to see pictures of previous events held in the venue - this will give you an idea of what it looks like dressed. Consider photography - are there plenty of places for you to get great photographs too? If you’ve already attended a wedding at a venue you’re considering - ask what else has been done in the past, different to the one you attended. Visit the venue around the time of year you will be getting married, if you have the luxury of time, to ensure you are happy with the outside space and planting - courtyards look very different in May than September.

send them out at your request - consider what else may not get done. Ask questions, ask as many questions as you can and go with a list of things you need to know, before you sign on the dotted line. Meet the Events Coordinator - if you like them you’ll feel more at ease leaving the planning of your day in their hands. Get recommendations of suppliers they work with, look at online reviews and above all once you’ve booked the venue, stay in touch. As long as you continue to build a relationship with the venue, your day will run smoothly.

Once you’ve established your short list - ring round and get brochures sent - if they do not

Many venues in the Peterborough area have years of experience when holding weddings and are popular choices for residents, such as Orton Hall, The Marriot and The Cresset - but if you’re looking for something a little different and don’t want to go too far - have a look at these venues we’ve picked out as ‘not to be missed’, all within 45 minutes of Peterborough.

GOLDEN PHEASANT

THE HAYCOCK

THE MANOR

The Georgian house with its permanent marquee attached is a perfect venue for the wedding reception you desire.

The perfect Wedding Venue for parties up to 240, We offer both bespoke and packages starting from £7300.

Based in Whittlesey, this brand new venue is flexible and spacious and also has a commercial kitchen available on-site.

Our unique MAKING YOUR MOVE

Wedding Venue www.thegoldenpheasant.net

www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

T: 07785 715667

THE BULL HOTEL

WOODGREEN

17th Century quality venue with character, elegance and style. Can accommodate up to 160 guests and has 118 en-suite bedrooms.

A unique wedding venue in the heart of Cambridgeshire. Providing the most intimate of weddings or for the larger affair – can accommodate up to 500 guests!

BARNSDALE HALL

Licensed for civil ceremonies allowing your entire wedding day to unfold under one roof. The professionalism and commitment excellence at inctoVat* Barnsdale Hall will ensure this is the • Ceremony Pavilion most memorable day of your life. T: 0844 2488181

Ceremony and reception special offer for £1200

T: 01733 561364 www.peelhotels.co.uk

Call: 0844 248 8181 Visit: www.woodgreen.org.uk

• Reception rooms T: 01572 757901 • Full catering service

Wedding | TRENDS

What’s new and different for 2012/13 Wedding Market eat, breathe and sleep wedding trends and are constantly researching the markets, attending local and national fayres looking for the next new and unique offering for their wedding couples. They have found some unique and exciting new items for 2012/13 as well as developing their own creations and ideas and the best news is that most of these can be tailored to your budget, taste and colour schemes.

LED Light up cake stand for hire

Ferrero Rocher Rotating heart

There’s not much out there in terms of cake stand hire

We’ve now designed you the mother of all rotating

so we’ve had one made especially to hire out! It’s full of

chocolate stands. This rotating heart comes complete

character and if you want it, you can have the underside lit

with 384 chocolates and lights up. The unit comes as

up to glow on your table. Colours to set it on include Red,

standard with a flat acrylic heart in the centre but can

Pink, Blue, Purple, Green and White. Or why not have them

accommodate a fabulous ‘lifelike’ bridal figurine of

all fading in and out randomly. No power cables required,

the couple! This unit is delivered and set up for you.

the unit runs around 10 hours on the LED battery. Hire for

Prices by quotation.

just £35 including the matching cake knife and slice.

All items are available through Wedding Market, Elton, PE8 6SQ.

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Keepsake or Thank you magazine It’s not often you have cause to create your own glossy magazine. Usually you’ll send your guests a thank you Why not send them this instead with a thank you message

One stop quality entertainment

on the front. Fill it full of your wedding photos, quips about

Why hire two different people for your ceremony music

the planning, and create a fun and unique package of

and disco and have a ‘lag’ in between. Wedding

stories of everything, from how you met, the proposal, hen

Market has a great act who plays classical guitar for

and stag do and beyond.

you throughout your ceremony, then plays acoustic

card and catch up with them to show off your photos.

guitar during the reception. For the evening he will Include your best group shot from the day and why not

jump onto his disco rig and give you a filled dancefloor

have a page listing your suppliers and say thanks to them

and a reception to remember. There’s another ‘one-

at the same time. We’ll work with you to incorporate your

stop’ act to offer you too, a great singer who will sing

day and some of your best photography to make a great

class hits such as ‘Mack the Knife’ and ‘Michael Buble’

keepsake A5 magazine to send to all of your guests as

and then carry out a disco well into the evening. No

an alternative thank you card! You should start providing

matter which you choose it’s just one contract, one

the content before the wedding so that we can get it

set up and delivery cost and nobody extra turning up,

out to your guests almost as soon as you have your

just seamless entertainment to cover your whole day.

photographs. Prices start from just £3 each magazine.

Prices from £375.

Tel: 01832 280153 www.weddingmarket.co.uk

Wedding | TRENDS

Seal your love with a lock!

Wishing Well Hire

This is a great addition to your ceremony or just a symbolic

We’ve all seen the post boxes but how about this floral

beauty to hang on your wall to remember your big day by.

dressed wishing well which locks up to keep your cards

This well made frame and metal tree holds solid brass locks

and cash reasonably safe. With the lights, thank you

on it with your message to each other. The lock closes and

message and poem all included. £35 to hire this stunning

doesn’t come with a key, making a symbolic gesture that

piece offers a considered way to accept your cards and

your love for each other never unlocks. For a nice twist the

cash from family and friends.

frame comes with three locks giving you one each for your parents to inscribe and link to the roots of the tree. Buy extra locks to put friends and family and children in the top of the tree area. Alternatively, just have the plaque with your single lock attached for just £40. Plus p+p.

Handmade Wedding Rings Our jeweller is super talented, making you rings to your preferred profile and your own unique design. Not only

Hand painted stationery

will you work together to get rings you really love, you can also use and melt down your own silver/gold/platinum

We’ve all seen hand made stationery, and laser cut and

and even set in the diamonds from your own old/family

printed but how about this for a twist, HAND PAINTED… this

rings. The icing on the cake is that when making your

range of stationery is truly stunning and is handmade and

rings, you can go along and put your fingerprints on

hand painted on quality card. Designs include vintage

the inner of the bands. Cufflinks can be made with

bunting, trees, swans, hearts and flowers in any colours

fingerprints too and a stone set to match your wedding

with the option to create your own design. You will be

colour. Prices for this unique service depends on your

hard pressed not to see something you love in this range.

design and can be tailored to your budget.

Prices from £3 each.

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Well Laid Table Hire offer a full Event & Catering Equipment hire service for the Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire area. Our attention to detail ensures everything from elegant chair covers, table centre pieces, table linen to beautiful crockery, glasses and cutlery are perfect for your special occasion. Delivery and collection available. • • • • •

Table Linen Chair Covers Glass Ware China Ware Cutlery

• • • •

Silver Ware Serving Equipment Cake Stands Centre pieces and decorations

Why not make your next table a well laid table? Tel: 07821 694002 Email: fiona@welllaidtable.co.uk www.welllaidtable.co.uk Email: info@scenepublishing.co.uk | www.yourweddingscene.co.uk

Wedding | VENUE

The Radius Venue at The Solstice on Northminster Road offers newlyweds the perfect city centre setting for their wedding breakfast choices ranging from the ever popular hot and cold buffet up to a delicious three course dinner, and can easily cater for special diets and requests. Radius have their own extensive stock of chair covers and table Situated on the 1st floor, Radius

modern bar, air conditioning,

decorations, which can be hired

can accommodate all of your

DJ booth and superb stage. Also

at a price that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break the

wedding reception requirements

offered free of charge are a large

budget, which is so important

from the moment you arrive. Our

projector screen and a microphone

during these economic times. The

friendly and efficient Wedding

for the all-important speeches.

formal setting can accommodate

Co-ordinator Rosie Baker will

up to 180 guests and 250 guests

create the day youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always

Their experienced chefs have

dreamt of. It has a fully staffed

put together a vast array of menu

for a buffet reception.

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Wedding guests will have exclusive use of the newly landscaped patio garden offering superb photo opportunities, the garden area also benefits from a state of the art retractable roof!

Mick Soulsby, manager of Solstice and Radius says

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our current pricing policy ensures that your wedding day costs need not run away from you. We understand the need for quality and value and that is what we deliverâ&#x20AC;?

For more information and to view the venue, Contact Radius on 01733 560231 Northminster Road, Town Centre, Peterborough PE1 1YN

info@the solstice.co.uk Email: info@scenepublishing.co.uk | www.yourweddingscene.co.uk

Greetham Valley in Rutland... Hotel, Golf & Conference Centre

Dreaming of the perfect setting for your wedding celebration? Make your special day complete by choosing Greetham Valley in the heart of rolling Rutland countryside as your wedding venue.

Normanton Church

FOR YOUR CEREMONY Set on the south east shore of Rutland Water, Normanton Church is a truly stunning, unique civil ceremony venue; teamed with the contemporary, professional service at Greetham Valley Hotel, this inspired venue combination offers the best of both worlds.

We can accommodate up to 220 guests in the Rutland Suite - our glorious banqueting room with a balcony overlooking the lovely landscape of the valley and lakes of the golf courses. If your plans include a more intimate reception - we can do that too! Our Lakeview Suite and Valley Restaurant are ideal for smaller parties and enjoy the same superb view. Our chefs pride themselves on their

your special day is smooth and relaxed as

tempting cuisine and are happy to

possible, taking care of every tiny detail.

discuss your plans with you - perhaps tasty platters of canapĂŠs on arrival,

We are licensed for civil wedding

The Church is more suited to smaller

followed by a full sit-down wedding

ceremonies, should you prefer an

ceremonies as it holds a maximum

breakfast then a delicious buffet for

alternative service venue to a church or

of 70 which includes the registrar,

your evening guests. Sample menus

photographer, Bride and Groom! The

and suggestions are available on

Church can be booked all year round,

request.

Greetham Valley will prepare a bespoke package to include this superb ceremony venue and can handle all arrangements right up to your big day, acting as your one point of contact for both venues. We would ask, however, that you contact the local registrar yourselves.

guests

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opportunity of staying overnight in one

7 days a week depending of course upon the availability of the registrar.

Your

Our Wedding Co-ordinator and

of the 35 bedrooms in our contemporary

master of ceremonies are dedicated to

3* Hotel, if any of them have travelled

ensuring the planning and running of

from afar - or if they simply want to enjoy

We can help you arrange other essential services as required: florist, photographers, videographers, music, entertainment, balloons, table decorations, transport, wedding cake, favours and more.

themselves to the full and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to drive home. Some may even wish to make a long weekend of it and perhaps stay in one of our lovely 4* Lodges or in Mill Cottage for a short break - perfect for a family or groups of friends to selfcater or enjoy meals in the hotel.

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Wedding Fayre Sunday 16th September Everyone is welcome to attend this busy event between 10am to 3pm. Free admission.

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Asian Weddings Many of the cultures in the East have customs or religious beliefs that have been passed down from generation to generation. They are centred on the union of families as much as it is with the marriage of the couple. In Asian weddings a license is not needed, however for the Mehendi Ceremony (Henna Ceremony) wedding to be recognised in the UK, a registry marriage The Mehendi is an integral part of the wedding. During the is compulsory. ceremony, turmeric (ginger) paste is applied to the groom and bride’s face, feet and hands; this is to aid in the glowing of Hindu Weddings complexions. Traditionally, the henna is obtained by drying The Indian culture celebrates marriage as a Sanskara the leaves of the henna plant, it is believed that the deeper (sacrament), a rite which enables two individuals to start the colour of the henna, the more love, she will receive from their journey in life together. It places the emphasis on three her husband. Henna stands for luck and prosperity. As a essential values: Happiness, Harmony and Growth. Once the tradition, the bride is not allowed to work in her marital bride and groom have decided to marry, Pandits (priests) are house till her Mehendi fades away. called to astrologically fix a time for the wedding to take place. There are nine stages in a Hindu wedding. Var Mala Ceremony (Garlands Ceremony) This involves the exchange of garlands between the bride Tilak Ceremony and groom, which indicates that the bride has accepted the This is held one month before the wedding day. In Indian groom as her loving husband. The bridal outfit consists of a culture the bridegroom and his family are placed at high red and white sari heavily embroidered with gold thread. The regard. This ceremony consists of the father of the bride white signifies purity and the red signifies fertility. applying tilak on the forehead of the groom; and it is to ensure that he is finally ready for marriage and that the Mandap Ceremony bride’s family has accepted him as their would-be son in law. This is performed under a canopy supported on four pillars which is called a Mandap. It is usually made of bamboo and is Sagai (Engagement Ceremony) decorated with red and silver colours. The four pillars signify This is to bless the couple including a brief ritual where the parents on both sides, who have worked hard to bring the couple exchanges gold rings and are then given gifts of their children up. All the rituals during the Mandap ceremony jewellery and clothing by their new family. are performed in front of the sacred fire and hymns recited by the priest, from the Vedas. The sacred fire in the Mandap Sangeet Ceremony (The Dance/Music Ceremony) symbolises not only the clarification of the mind, knowledge This is organised only by the bride’s family but with changing and happiness but is also a clean and pure witness to the times it is also observed by the groom’s family. In the ceremony. ceremony, all of the females sing folk songs accompanied by a Dholak (two-headed hand-drum) and a spoon.

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Kanya Daan (To Give Away)

‘Tel Mehndi’ Ceremony (Oil and Henna Ceremony)

This is where the father of the bride places her hand in the hand of the groom signifying her ‘giving away’ to him. In Hindu tradition, a man cannot claim a woman unless she is offered by the father or the elected head of the family.

In this ceremony the bride-to-be is dressed in light colours such as yellow, orange and lime green and the groom will wear a typical Shalwar Qameez. The ceremony itself takes place separately at the groom and brides house and on separate days. The henna is placed on the hands, followed by fragrant oil for the bride and grooms hair and a small gift of Saat Pheras (Seven Steps) The Saat Pheras is when the couple walk around the sacred money is then given by family members and guests. fire seven times, signifying the beginning of their journey through life together. These Saat Pheras can also be read Nikah (Wedding Ceremony) as a union of seven lifetimes. This ritual is conducted on This ceremony is important and very religious, it is carried the mandap and each step represents a marital vow. For out by an Islamic cleric (Maulvi) whose responsibility is completion of the mandap ceremony, the groom places a black to ask the bride and groom, separately or together, their and gold beaded necklace on the bride; it is called a Mangal consent to marry. Without their mutual consent, the Nikah Sutra. Following this, vermillion (red) powder is placed in the cannot take place and be blessed. The groom has to agree parting of the bride’s hair, this is known as Sindhoor Daan to a financial deal with the prospective wife. This money is and it is the final act declaring the bride’s marital status. obligatory and is known as the Mahr (Dowry) which will be hers to keep and use as she wishes. The payment is made to the bride to show her that he has a serious desire to marry Vaidai Ceremony (Bride leaving) As she is leaving, she throws three handfuls of rice and coins her and is not simply entering into the marriage without any over her head. This symbolises that the bride is repaying her sense of responsibility. There is no limit to the Mahr, however based on the Hadith (Islamic Book), the minimum Mahr is ten parents for all that they have given to her. dollars or the price of a goat today.

Islamic/Muslim Weddings

Islamic marriages are not technically considered to be ‘made in heaven’ between ‘soul-mates’ or ‘destined for each other’; they are not sacraments. They are social contracts which bring rights and obligations to both parties, and can only be successful when these are mutually respected and cherished.

Rukhsaati (The Bride Leaving) This is the emotional highlight of the day, where the bride embraces her close family members and friends. In some traditions, when leaving, the bride throws rice over her head and mum tries to catch some whilst holding the Qur’an over her head. Throwing of the rice symbolises everything being

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Asian Weddings cont... repaid to her father and holding the Qur’an over head brings Mehendi (The Henna Ceremony) prosperity to the bride. This is an intimate ceremony, in which the Mehendi is passed around for their blessings and they leave some money in the Walima (Reception) platter. The bride’s henna can take hours to achieve its deep In Muslim marriages, they have to be declared publicly. It red colour. is a party for the purpose of announcing publicly that the couples are now entitled to each other. Jaimala Ceremony (Garlands Ceremony) Like in Hindu weddings, the couple exchange garlands. The Sikh Weddings bride garlands the groom first, signalling her acceptance of The Sikh weddings are held in a Gurudwara, with a member him as her husband. of the religious place. Sikh weddings are elaborate and extend over one week. Ananad Karaj (The Actual Wedding Ceremony) The Anand Karaj wedding ritual takes place at Anand Vela, Tilak (Engagement Ceremony) (early morning) this is associated with peace and tranquillity, A member of the Gurudwara recites hymns, offering a date where a member of the Gurudwara conducts the ceremony. to the groom and applying tilak to his forehead. A dowry The groom and bride circle four times around the Guru agreement is also made; Sikhs have now strictly condemned Granth Sahib (Holy book), each round combined with hymns. dowry payments, and believe that in the wedding exchange, all the bride’s father should offer is his daughter. Vidaai Ceremony The bride’s family bids her a tearful farewell as she throws Chura Ceremony back a handful of rice over her shoulders, signifying that she (Bangles Ceremony) is paying off the debt of food to her parent’s home. This is a The Chura Ceremony is held Hindu ritual which the Muslims and Sikhs have picked up. at the bride’s home and it is a sacred ritual where the By Naj Bibi bride is adorned with red and white bangles.

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The Role of the Independent Civil Celebrant By Vanessa Adamson An Independent Civil Celebrant offers an alternative twist to the current traditional marriage routes offered by a religious church ceremony or a registrar conducted civil ceremony. By listening carefully and fully understanding the bride and groom, the celebrant will: • • • • • • •

Write the ceremony Help you create your personal promises and vows to each other Help you with the music, poetry, readings (religious or otherwise) Offer ideas to include something symbolic in the ceremony Choreograph your entrance and guide who stands where during the ceremony Organise a rehearsal to reassure everyone Conduct the ceremony on the day

They can also perform this full service for a spectacular renewal of vows or civil partnership.

WHERE AND WHEN CAN I HOLD MY ‘CIVIL CELEBRANT’ CEREMONY? What you may not realise is that your ‘civil celebrant’ ceremony can take place wherever and whenever you wish. No limitations! You may want to have a very simple ceremony attended by a group of family and close friends in the garden of your childhood or your favourite pub or restaurant. You may wish to have something on a grander scale at a location

which is personal to you both as a couple. How about having it by a lake, on a boat, in a wood or by the sea, or even at the place where you both met. The choice is endless. What time would you like to be married? Maybe it is at sunrise or sunset or even later with flaming torches? Whatever you dream of and hope for, it is possible. You are only limited by your imagination and can make it everything you want it to be!

WILL I LEGALLY BE MARRIED? An Independent Civil Celebrant is not registered to perform the legal part of a marriage. The legally binding part of the service must be completed by a registered Officiant at your Register Office which takes only a few minutes. So you can simply book the Register Office for the legalities and attend with two witnesses, which is an inexpensive and quick affair and on the same day, or days, weeks or months later plan your dream wedding at the location and time you have chosen. Your Independent Civil Celebrant will conduct the special service with your entrance, personal promises to each other, exchanging of rings and any meaningful symbolic ceremony.

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Alternatively, you could have a celebrant perform your day as a ‘commitment ceremony’ without going through the legalities.

WHY CHOOSE AN INDEPENDENT CIVIL CELEBRANT? Everybody wants the “Wedding of Their Dreams” and on most occasions everything is planned with precision but not usually the words and the content of the actual service. Currently, the words you hear during traditional services and the choice of words you say have been the same and repeated by couples for years. Having your own words woven into the ceremony is what an Independent Civil Celebrant will do. Your celebrant quickly becomes your friend and is there to support and guide you both through the service and assist you with writing words that could come from your heart and that could live in yours and your guest’s memories forever. You should book a celebrant who you connect with quickly. Your ceremony could be anything you want it to be, for example did you know that the actual words and declarations of any marriage ceremony take only

six minutes? Did you also know that the exchanging of rings is not a requirement in a marriage ceremony? So this is a route which can really let you form your own unique ceremony and day.

HOW WOULD A ‘CIVIL CELEBRANT’ CEREMONY BE DIFFERENT? In addition to holding it outside at the time you wish in the location you wish, at the heart of the wedding is the desire for each of you to make a declaration of love and commitment to each other as well as promises and vows. It’s all about the words that tell everyone about your life together, your commitment to each other for the future and about including your choice of music, readings and songs and most importantly doing it in a location where, when and how you want.

HOW MUCH DOES HIRING A CIVIL CELEBRANT COST? Like all things wedding, it depends on how much or little you want but expect to pay around £350 for a good celebrant to help you write your words and really make your day special.

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Something Special and Symbolic for the celebrant to add to your unique ceremony Which one should we choose? Which one suits us best and reflects us in the best way? Rituals and ceremonies are so much part of our history and most, long forgotten! Here are some ideas: EXCHANGING OF RINGS CEREMONY The giving and exchanging of rings is purely ceremonial and has no legal standing. There’s the standard promise, “With this ring I thee wed….” or spend time thinking about what this symbolic ceremony means to each of you and create the words that come from the heart. How about something like “….. this ring has no beginning and no ending, which symbolises that the love between us will never cease. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder that you are always surrounded by my enduring love”

CEREMONY OF RINGS CEREMONY A wonderful ceremony to include all of the guests at your wedding, the Ceremony of Rings is where the wedding bands are passed between all of your guests, each person making a wish for your new life together before you exchange them with each other.

CANDLE CEREMONY Candles symbolically represent so many things in life: love, joy, connection, light, warmth, energy, acknowledgment and remembrance. This beautiful ceremony with the lighting of one or several candles, depending on your choice, joins minds, individuals and families together on this special day. “This one light cannot be divided, neither shall our life”.

THE ROSE CEREMONY The rose is considered a symbol of love. A single rose means “I love you”. Exchanging this beautiful flower towards the end of your wedding ceremony is the first gift that you give to each other. On each anniversary, at a special place in your home, you leave each other a single rose confirming those special words “I love you”. In times of hurt, sadness or when you cannot find the words to express something that concerns you, place a single rose in that same place and that single act will say more than any words can express.

JUMPING THE BROOM CEREMONY

HANDFASTING CEREMONY A really delightful celebration where the couple gaze lovingly and deeply into each other’s eyes and whisper promises to each other as the celebrant gently binds their wrists together with a red cord. The red cord signifies love and the knots indicate the tender joining of their commitment to each other. Remember the saying…”tying the knot”.

Dating back to the 1600’s, so, very much part of our history and long forgotten, this amazing ceremony is now seen as a symbol of sweeping away any prejudices and negative elements of the past, making way for the beginning of your life together with all things new and positive. The broom (similar style to the old fashioned branch broom), decorated with ribbons and flowers, is taken by each of you in turn and with a sweeping motion, suitable words are spoken. The finale of this ceremony is when you both hold hands and jump over the broom, into your new life together to the applause of your guests.

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SAND CEREMONY A very colourful and meaningful ceremony, representing the joining together of separate lives, families and friends by pouring different coloured sand into a beautiful Unity Vase, reminding you forever of this special day. “Life’s moments are as grains of sand, forever moving and shifting with the winds of time. Today, you are making your eternal commitment to one another, blending the sands of your lives together. From this moment on you shall become one, never to be separated.” Similarly, coloured water is another option for a Unity Vase.

WEDDING FAYRE DATES Holiday Inn (Peterborough)................................ 2nd September Greetham Valley................................................................. 16th September Barnsdale Hall (Rutland)....................................... 16th September Cupids (Springfields)................................................... 16th September Burgess Hall (St Ives).................................................... 16th September The Manor (Whittlesey)..........................................23rd September Wood Green (Animal Shelter)....................... 30th September The Haycock .......................................................................................7th October Kingsgate (Peterborough).............................................13th October The Bull Hotel ..............................................................................14th October Scalford Hall (Melton Mowbray) ......................14th October Marriott Hotel, Peterborough ................................14th October Stapleford Park (nr Melton Mowbray).........21st October. Wyboston Lakes ........................................................................23rd October Cupids (East of England) ............................................28th October

WINE CEREMONY A “Quaich” is a two handled cup and signifies the trust and unity between the two of you and marks the blending of two families. It symbolises the love and trust between you as you share the first drink of your marriage together. The cup is filled with wine or your favourite drink, either before or during the ceremony. At the appropriate moment, the groom holds the cup with both hands and the bride places her hands over his and they take turns in drinking.

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PLANNING A

COUNTDOWN

months before

Set your wedding date; and

explore non-Saturday options

where your budget will stretch

a little further. Think about whether you’d like

to work alongside a wedding

planner and find one you feel

comfortable with as they’ll help

you from the beginning to make

it a smooth process and ensure

you don’t miss anything.

is contributing.

insurance is right to take out for

like to hold your ceremony, later

your wedding.

or earlier in the day as this

affects catering and

entertainment.

Draft up your guest list

immediately for daytime, night

time, groom’s side and bride’s

side and don’t forget to include

everyone’s plus ones.

Decide on a church, registry

office or licenced venue and book. Decide on reception venue

Decide on your wedding party

and book and confirm catering

from best man to the flower

arrangements.

girl and announce them at the

same time as the date – be

clear at this point if they’re

and evening. Book a photographer.

Think about the time you’d

Look into whether wedding

Book entertainment for the day

Draft a budget, understand who

Visit wedding fayres for ideas. Buy Wedding Magazines and

create a scrapbook of cuttings

of ideas you get from them,

this may help you build your

own theme and colour

preferences. Send out save the date cards

and think forward as to whether

Book a provisional number of

you want to match the same

onsite accommodation or

style of invitations, thank you

nearby hotel rooms for guests

cards, table plans and menus.

expected to finance their own

staying overnight as well as a

clothes and hire.

room for yourselves.

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prices, vat and delivery charges. Design and send out wedding

months before

providing to eat and drink to your

guests and liaise with a caterer.

invitations, advise

for chair and table dressing and

accommodation details to

get your table plan printed with

those who need it.

getting one made by a

dressmaker to get the exact

Buy a marriage license.

style you want and an absolute

Create a wedding list and

one-off. Arrange dress fittings.

(Your bridesmaids can

also be designed uniquely by

your dressmaker) shoes, veil, jewellery, make-up,

hairpins and think about what

the bridesmaids are wearing

regime and invest in some

products to use daily right up to

the big day.

months before

the final seating arrangement. Think about your skin and body

Look for a dress and explore

Shop around looking for tiara,

caterer and your event dresser

Think about what you’ll be

Finalise numbers with your

distribute it to your guests.

Men should start writing their

wedding speeches. Contact guests who have not

yet rsvp’d. Decide on your ceremony music,

Check your something new,

order of service and vows. Look for any extras such as

days before

borrowed, blue, old is in place. Have a conversation with your

too in their hair and jewellery.

gifts for the bridal party, for the

Book a florist and wedding cars.

groom and any surprises you

wedding suppliers, ensure

Think about honeymoons and

can implement.

everything is on track.

Have a rehearsal.

passports.

Pack for your honeymoon.

Have a consultation with a

cakemaker.

Have a consultation with a

venue dresser. Buy wedding rings, or

commission ones to be made.

month before

menu’s, place cards, table names.

around the house Build your emergency wedding

kit, plasters, stain remover,

sticky tape for holding bits in!

Print your order of service,

Choose and order favours. Have a hair and make-up trial to

Wear your wedding shoes in

If it’s forecast to rain, buy a

bridal umbrella.

give yourself plenty of time to

Have your final dress fitting

Give the rings to the best man.

grow and restyle if necessary.

Have a hen and stag night or

Give your best man or planner

Book hair and make-up stylists

for your day.

Request contracts from all

weekend.

a list of all the wedding services

Pick up wedding outfits.

and contact numbers and

Ring all of your wedding

any lists of what service is been

delivered.

of your wedding suppliers

which outline all services and

the entertainment, and reconfirm

products provided to include

all the arrangements.

suppliers, from the venue to

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Ensure you have currency for

your honeymoon.

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The morning of the wedding For a 2pm ceremony:

9.00 It’s going to be a long day, lie in for as long as you can. 9.15 Get in a nice relaxing bath with aromatherapy bubbles

The day before

know what they’re doing from rehearsals.

11.15 Welcome in your photographer/s who will start shooting your party getting ready in line with the preparations you

Pick up the wedding cake or

did with them in consultations.

call to ensure it’s on its way.

Have a celebratory ‘half’ glass of champagne with your party

and thank them for all of their help.

a barber shave. Bridal party to have nails done Practice writing your married

name, create your new

signature .

13.30 First car arrives and takes mother and bridesmaids to church. 13.45 Second car takes the bride and her father. 13.58 Stand outside the church with your father and bridesmaids

Lay out your dress, jewellery

your thank you cards to a member of your party.

mum, no wedding talk!

Groom to go get his hair cut and

get ready and have a role to play. Assign the sending of

holiday – have a lie in. Have afternoon tea with your

11.00 Welcome in your hairdresser and make up artist, they

Take it off work as a day’s

and candles.

9.45 Eat a good breakfast, regardless of those tummy butterflies. 10.00 Drink your normal coffee or tea, no champagne just yet! 10.30 Welcome in your bridal party, make sure they all help you

waiting to turn from a Miss into a Mrs.

The rest of your day is a whirlwind of vows, thanks, laughter, tears and entertainment, opening emotions you never thought you had.

and associated items. Get out your thank you cards

and start to address them and

write in as much as you can.

Enjoy it. Your photographer, planners and bridal party will all ensure it goes swimmingly well.

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Wedding Flowers Flowers are great for making your wedding day memorable and you might already have ideas on how to use them. But if you need inspiration, take a look at how wedding flowers have traditionally been used within different cultures – and don’t be afraid to borrow a few ideas to give your own wedding an unusual twist! Perhaps influenced by the ‘big movie’ and all those dramatic wedding scenes, outdoor weddings are popular, with gardens decorated with flowers and ceremonies taking place under decorated arches – not always practical in our climate, but why not erect a flower archway indoors to provide an eye-catching feature! A similar feel is created at traditional Jewish weddings where the ceremony is conducted underneath a ‘chuppah’, decorated with flowers and a pathway strewn with petals to symbolise fertility. Both bride and groom wear white as a sign of spiritual purity and this is often echoed in the flowers. White and green is a classic colour combination which you could easily adopt – try bringing it to life with touches of zesty lime green. Flowers also play a part in Hindu wedding ceremonies, during which garlands of brightly-coloured flowers are exchanged. Bring a real flavour of the East to your wedding by incorporating flowers in vibrant colours, such as bright red, fuchsia pink and orange. Traditional Chinese brides also favour red and often include red and pink amongst their wedding flowers. Red roses and carnations signify love, whereas the lotus flower means unity - but the orchid has a special significance as it stands for love and fertility. But if you are an English rose at heart, there is plenty to inspire you from our own Christian-based traditions – flower girls scattering petals in front of the bride to bring happiness; white to signify purity; and armfuls of country garden flowers in soft hues offset by lush green foliage - used to create pretty and informal posies and table centres. By Helen Jane www.helenjanefloristry.co.uk

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1. Tan Fake tan disasters are a big no-no for your special day. Plan in advance if you need a course of sunbeds, or why not consider using fake tan. If you are having a professional spray tan applied, always do a test run well before your wedding day to ensure you are happy with the colour and end result, not forgetting the skills of the person who applies it.

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I personally feel that spray tans don’t give the coverage I prefer, but I do like to have a healthy colour all year round. Why not try a salon St Tropez tan application, or if opting for a do it yourself tan try Boots No7 Quick Dry Tinted Lotion - £12, it comes in two colours with a handy pump action bottle and the lotion is tinted, so it’s handy to see where it’s going. Don’t forget to use a tanning mitt to prevent tell tale tan marks on your hands and in-between your fingers, St Tropez do a good one for £3.50.

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The top 5 beauty tips for your big day... 2. Pedicure & Manicure You have to make sure your hands are in top shape for your wedding day because everyone will want to see “the ring”. So planning ahead is very important so your hands look perfect on the big day. I suggest booking a manicure and pedicure two days before the wedding, so it’s one thing less to do on your big day. If funds are tight, why not do it yourself? I have plain gel nails so I can change the nail polish when I want, they cost from £30 for a new set and arond £15 for infills.

3. Facial If you want glowing skin, have a facial four weeks beforehand. Don’t book one near to your wedding day, as facials draw out impurities and can cause spots. I highly recommend Elemis facials, if you’ve never had one before ask around for word-of-mouth recommendations to find a good salon.

4. Hair For your big day carefully choose the colour and style, avoiding major colour changes. Book an appointment with your colourist a week before the wedding so your hair has a chance to absorb the colour and incase anything goes wrong and needs correcting. Keep your hair in top condition by using a treatment; I use Kerastase Ciment Anti-Usure a

reconstructive treatment for worn-out lengths and ends, I leave it on for 3-10 minutes then rinse, it leaves hair feeling nourished and silky, RRP £17 – available at all good hair salons.

5. Make-Up Bridal make-up is not only about make-up for the occasion but also about pre-bridal skin, facial care and treatments. It must be photo friendly too and so professional help is often advised. Hire a professional make-up artist so you look your best on your special day. Prices start from £35, but can range to £200 including a trial. Generally the bridal look is quite natural. To enhance your eyes, try either eyelash extensions or strip lashes. If you haven’t tried either before, give them a test run prior to the day of your wedding. Don’t forget your waterproof mascara – just in case those tears of joy come! For first-timers try the Eylure Naturalites strip lash range - available in Boots, RRP from £4.95.

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GLORY

Once you have found ‘the’ dress, and you have decided upon your veil and head wear/tiara... now you must start thinking about your hair design – as this really is your crowning glory!

Do not get confused or scared about

If you’re not used to

where to start – the first thing you

having your hair up or in

need to do, is book an appointment

a particular style, it can

with a wedding hair specialist for

feel

a personal consultation. Not all

awkward at first, this way

hairdressers specialise in this field,

you can see if your overall

uncomfortable

and

so make sure you get the right

look is how you imagined it

stylist with the right training.

would be.

During your consultation, a specialist

Tip top condition

stylist will help you come up with

In the months leading up to

ideas by looking through bridal

your wedding, don’t forget to

magazines and trying out different

get your hair cut regularly and if

styles to match your face shape

you are having a colour, ensure you

Trials are not just for your stylist but

and your head wear. Don’t forget

do this at least two weeks before

are there to help you as well, so that

you can have as many trials as you

the day (In case there are any issues,

on your perfect day it will be just

like before the big day, so try out as

it gives you time to sort it out!).

that, perfect and care-free...

many ideas as you can think of.

You can also have personalised conditioning treatments leading up

So in short... practice makes perfect,

After your trial, remember to try on

to a week before, to get your hair

a stylist is always there to help and

your dress and have a walk around

looking its absolute best.

don’t leave your hair to the last

the house – a great excuse to

Most hairdressers prefer you to

minute!

dress up and admire your stunning

wash your hair the night before

gown, this is a great opportunity to

as hair tends to go up easier when

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practice walking in your shoes too!

it’s not overly clean, but if in doubt,

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Wedding make-up and bridal packages are an essential part of your wedding day Your Wedding day is the most important day of your life and is the day you will remember forever. At Zula Beauty Sanctuary we are experts at adding those extra special touches that will make your day very special for you and your bridal party. We offer a complete wedding make-up service for the whole wedding group, from Bridesmaids to Mother of the Bride, and Mother-of-The-Groom. Let us assure you, you will all feel pampered and totally relaxed and be looking your absolute best on your very special day.

Jane Iredale, our choice of products are a completely innovative range of makeup, based on natural mineral ingredients, suitable for all skin types and so delicate they can be used immediately after facial treatments. We wanted to show you how good Jane Iredale make-up is at hiding uneven skin tones and even freckles. Zoe Roberts our real life model kindly allowed us to photograph her before and after her make-over. At Zula Beauty Sanctuary we also offer a wide range of beauty treatments from slimming body wraps, tanning and waxing to specialist facials for beautiful glowing skin so you feel like a goddess all day long!

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• Muscle relaxing injections for facial lines and wrinkles • Restylane and Juvéderm ultra dermal fillers • Accent Spa RF for skin tightening, cellulite and body shaping • Treatment for excessive armpit sweating (hyperhidrosis) • Micro-sclerotherapy for thread veins • Dermaroller for skin regeneration and scar repair • Restylane skin care products • Free consultation • Jan Marini skin peels and full product range now available

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1260B Lincoln Road, Werrington, PE4 6LQ. 07914 428858 www.bootyroom.co.uk

Booty Room in Werrington Village are offering a full bridal beauty package worth £200 for one lucky bride to be! Lisa is a fully qualified make up artist and uses Nubar, Sienna X, Spa Ritual and Lash Perfect. Package includes: · Make up trial · Make up for your day · False Eyelashes · Lipstick or gloss to use throughout the day

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Wedding Package 1 Shellac Manicure File and Polish on toes Celebrity Brows Spray Tan Make Up (including trial) Wedding Package 2 Luxury Facial Back and Shoulder Massage Shellac Manicure Shellac Pedicure Celebrity Brows Spray Tan Make Up (including trial)

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Everyone wants their special day to be perfect. So why not indulge yourself in the hands of the professionals here at The Range Hair and Beauty. We offer a full range of wedding services tailored to your needs with hair up, make up and a range of other beauty treatments, to help your day run smoothly. We now also have an exclusive in-salon private bridal room for your whole wedding party to enjoy the start of your big day in style. We also offer make up and hair on the day in the comfort of your own home or venue with a call out charge of £35 per stylist/therapist within 10 miles radius (surcharge for over 10 miles) only available for makeup and hair up. A 25% deposit is required on booking which is non refundable.

Tel: 01778 590 506

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Wedding | VENUE

The Haycock This historic 17th Century coaching inn set in idyllic surroundings is the perfect venue for your wedding. The Haycock is situated in the un-spoilt village of Wansford-in-England and boasts award-winning gardens stretching along the banks of the River Nene. Built from local stone and maintaining many of its original features, the Haycock radiates individual charm coupled with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With a variety of rooms suitable for both civil wedding ceremonies and receptions, the Haycock is well equipped to cater for parties of all sizes ranging from 20 to 250 guests. The mature gardens offer further possibilities, providing an attractive setting for drinks receptions and wedding photographs. 64

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Winter Package

Available in January, February, March & November 2013 Price includes the following for up to 90 guests (including Bride & Groom) daytime and 120 guests in the evening. • Room Hire including Ceremony Room • Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator & Events Manager • Arrival Drink • Hair & Make Up for Bride & 3 Bridesmaids • 3 Course Wedding Breakfast with a Glass of Wine • Flowers for table centrepieces (Posies for guest tables, long & low for top table) • Glass of Sparkling Wine for the Toast • Wedding stationery - Menus, Placecards & Seating Plan • White Chair Covers & Bows • Three Tier Wedding Cake (Fruit, Sponge or Cupcakes) • Evening Buffet • Photographer (4 Hours coverage, All photos on disk, 7x5 hardback wedding album with 50- 60 photos) • Disco • Bride & Groom Four Poster Suite

£8,500 inclusive of VAT Additional charges apply for an increase in numbers or any variations to the package menus and drinks offered. There will be no reduction in the fixed price of the package if certain elements are not required.

For more information please contact the Sales Team on

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Inspirational | honeymoons

Unique & Inspiring Honeymoons Everyone has their vision of a perfect honeymoon – maybe lounging about on a reputable Caribbean island, or being whisked off on an African safari. But maybe you want something different, off the beaten track and to buck the trend of the usual clichés of a ‘honeymoon’. At Inspirational Travel we like to show you there’s more to the Caribbean and Indian Ocean, and also suggest places that have been barely given a mention in the whirlwind of travel talk.

There’s no doubting the importance

Mozambique

Morocco

of a honeymoon, a once-in-a-lifetime

Flanked by African heavyweights like South

Only 9 miles of water separate mainland Spain

holiday that’s tailored to your likes,

Africa, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, Mozambique

and Morocco, but in reality they are worlds

providing memories that stay with

often gets overlooked, but with a stunning

apart! Delve into the vibrant cities with rich

you forever. We start off with a blank

1,500 mile coastline swarming with deserted

French & Arabic culture, venture into the Atlas

canvas, building up a honeymoon

beaches, this place is the ideal setting for

Mountain range and explore the numerous

perfect for your needs, because

‘barefoot luxury’. Mozambique doesn’t just

traditional Berber villages, and relax on its

we simply don’t do off-the-shelf

house fabulous beaches; the vast coastline

miles upon miles of beachfront, with all this

itineraries. With our inside knowledge

attracts divers, snorkellers and deep-sea

diverse history & topography being only a 3

on a wide range of destinations from

fishermen. In the north, Azura Quilalea Private

hour flight from the UK. The La Sultana Hotel

Anguilla to Zambia, rest assured that

Island is an intimate, Crusoe-like gem, made

& Spa in Marrakech is deep within the heart of

our professional advice will leave you

for romance and tranquillity, whilst in the south,

the City’s Medina and only a stone’s throw from

with a unique itinerary that will bring

White Pearl Resort Ponta Mamoli is a cute,

numerous stately palaces and the notoriously

your dreams to life.

boutique resort offering beautiful sightings of

famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Combine a

Loggerhead & Leatherback Turtles nesting

stay here with its sister property in Oualidia on

along the shores.

the Moroccan Coast, it provides tranquil respite

Here are a few ideas for a unique and inspiring honeymoon....

in lush, serene surroundings looking over a lagoon that’s teeming with the likes of Pink Flamingos, Waders and Ibis.

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Uganda & Rwanda

Anguilla

Lake Malawi

Since the international troubles of 20 years

‘Where?’ is the usual response when

Africa’s third largest lake covers nearly

ago, Uganda & Rwanda have made

someone mentions this little Caribbean

24,000km2 and hosts beautiful white sand

tremendous strides to become warm, charming

limestone splodge, but that’s why so many

beaches and is one of the world’s living treasures

nations thriving in economic prosperity. Take in

people love Anguilla with its refreshing lack of

– an underwater paradise containing more

the rainforests of Volcanoes National Park in

commercialism. This is an island that retains

species of fish than any other in the world! A

the north, home to the last remaining Mountain

its old world charm and laid-back vibe; a little

number of superb resorts and lodges, such as

Gorillas, and the rolling hills of the Nyungwe

gem that is home to truly wonderful beaches,

Kaya Mawa (Malawian side) and Nkwichi Lodge

National Park in the south. Nyungwe Forest

boutique cottages, private villas and a handful

(Mozambican side) are dotted around the lake,

Lodge offers Chimpanzee treks through the

of traditionally tasteful resorts. Its hideaway,

providing excellent bases from which to enjoy

rainforests and a chance to spot the likes of

blissful lifestyle attracts celebrities looking

watersports, snorkelling, scuba diving, bird-

the Black & White Colobus, Grey-cheeked

for some ‘me-time’ in pure serenity. CuisinArt

watching and to relax and enjoy the warm and

Mangabey and Blue Monkey, as well as the

Golf Resort & Spa has the whole beach-lined

temperate climate. They also follow a responsible

elusive Golden Monkey. Sanctuary Gorilla

Rendezvous Bay to itself, one of the many

tourism & eco-friendly ethos and offer an insight

Forest Camp in Bwindi Impenetrable National

unblemished white sand beaches, leading

into rural life. Visit local villages and witness

Park is the last natural refuge for the Mountain

into the crystal-clear waters that Anguilla is so

communities that are flourishing through

Gorilla in Uganda, with trekking offered year-

notable for. This island does beaches very well,

sustainable tourism with the development of new

round, proving incomparable close-up viewing

very well indeed.

schools, subsistence fishing & farming, plus at

with our closest genetic relatives.

the same time employment creation.

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Woodcroft Castle

Historic Woodcroft Castle is a moated 13th Century medieval castle set within sweeping lawns and mature trees located between Marholm and Etton. With a civil license applied for, it offers wedding couples a unique opportunity to have their wedding in a stunning private and discreet location.

The Riverside

The Riverside, close to the Register Office, again offers a unique setting but in a town centre location with views across the Stamford town bridge and the River Welland, with easy access to the meadows. This newly renovated venue will accommodate up to 180 guests in a formal setting. For more details contact Helen on T: 01780 765 611

Jeeves Catering Jeeves Catering was established 12 years ago by Susan Fenner who had previously run two restaurants and manufactured a range of bespoke Pâté’s which sold in several London shops. Jeeves aims to create the perfect wedding, combining their experience and enthusiasm with the client’s ideas and dreams to make a truly memorable day. Wherever possible we source our produce from local individual producers using the highest quality ingredients. Our kitchens and office are located at Woosters Cottage Maxey where clients are offered tastings before deciding their chosen menu. From a small intimate party to a large gathering Jeeves can supply canapés, wedding breakfasts, hot

and cold buffets, luncheons and dinners, barbeques and afternoon teas complimented with our range of vintage china. “Jeeves are delighted that we have been chosen to work at two wonderful new venues” Says Susan “Woodcroft Castle which is nearby to Maxey in a secluded magical location and the Riverside in Stamford overlooking the river Welland on the town bridge is a very central location – two very different options for anyone who is looking for something unique for their wedding day.” Bookings being taken from September 2012

Special Wedding Package at stunning Woodcroft Castle, catering by Jeeves For 100 guests to include; • Venue and Marquee hire (including luxurious fittings) • 3 course Wedding Breakfast • Tables, chairs, dance floor and a 6ft bar counter • Cake table and seating plan easel • Fully staffed throughout the day • Crockery, cutlery, glassware and table linens • Luxury toilet trailer • 3 tier wedding cake

• Photographer • Disco until midnight

Co-ordination of the above services and event planning. COST £12,950 Contact Jeeves Catering T: 01778 349512 E: info@jeevescatering.com www.jeevescatering.com

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Jeeves Company Specialists in Corporate, Private and Wedding Catering

Our personal service, inventive style and delectable food guarantee your special day will be a wonderful experience. We offer every aspect of event planning and management including helping you find the perfect location for your special day. At Jeeves we pride ourselves in using fresh local produce.

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For further information, please contact Susan Fenner on Tel: 01778 349512 or 01778 345020 Email: info@jeevescatering.com All menus are on our website www.jeevescatering.com

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Stamford Venues Two new venues in the Stamford area The Riverside, with central Stamford location on Town Bridge, views over the river Welland and Stamford meadows.

The Riverside

Woodcroft Castle, fairytale country location between Stamford and Peterborough with extensive grounds, moat and turret.

Contact Helen for more information Email: info@stamfordvenues.co.uk Tel: 01780 765 611 Woodcroft Castle

All catering supplied by Jeeves Catering

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DIY | photography

Doing it yourself Dave Phillips shares the secrets of the professionals

Weddings are expensive. Even in cash-strapped times like we’re living through now, couples are prepared to pay a fortune to tie the knot in style. But something has to give – and all too often it’s the wedding photography.

I’m biased: I’m a professional photographer. I’ve photographed

1 Meet the couple and ask them what sort of photography they

hundreds of happy couples over the years. But I’ve also met

want. Formal or candid? Or a bit of both?

a lot of very unhappy couples – ones who got the friend of a friend to take their wedding photographs and ended up with disappointing results.

2 Ask them to write a list of the important shots they want taken, so that you have a shooting script on the day.

3 Does the bride want pre-wedding preparation shots? Do they These days, thanks to digital photography, many people have cameras capable of taking decent photographs. But are the owners of those cameras capable of taking decent photographs? Your wedding is the most important day of your lives. All that’s left at the end of it is a host of wonderful memories – and your

want you to photograph the speeches… or the first dance?

4 Ask the vicar or registrar whether they allow photographs to be taken during the ceremony. Most do, but nearly all insist on no flash, so use a high ISO setting on your camera.

wedding photographs. You need the latter to reflect the former,

5 Always bring two cameras – in case one goes wrong – and

so that you can relive those memories over the decades to

plenty of memory cards… as well as an umbrella, just in case it rains.

come. Obviously I recommend hiring a professional photographer, if you can afford it. But I recognise that not everybody’s budget

6 Be creative with depth of field. Use a big aperture to throw the background out of focus.

stretches that far and, if you’re a keen amateur photographer

7 Make sure the couple are always either looking at the camera

and you’ve been asked to take the wedding photographs for

or each other. Take plenty of shots in case one blinks.

a friend, here are my 10 Top Tips to help you capture the day.

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8 Get a member of the wedding party (eg an usher) to volunteer to gather together the people needed for various group shots.

9 Keep an eye out for the candid shots: the cute kids, people

Professional photographer Dave Phillips runs Nene Valley Media wedding photography. He also does one-to-one coaching for budding photographers.

laughing, the couple relaxing

10 As soon as possible, back up all your images onto a computer or portable hard drive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just in case. Later you can have fun editing them and enhancing some of them on Photoshop. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another story, for another time.

More details on his website www.nenemedia.com or email david@nenemedia.com or phone 01832 720005 / 07837 295242

One stop wedding showroom, for all your wedding needs, from the favours to the photographer and everything in between.

Open Tue to Sat 9.30am to 5pm

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DIY | beauty

DIY Bridal Beauty Tips Your wedding will be one of the happiest days of your life, but it may well be one of the most expensive days of your life too. Whether you have a bulging budget or tiny budget why not consider some DIY beauty options… Why splurge when you could save?

Hair Just because it’s your wedding day don’t feel you have to pay to get your hair styled professionally – especially if you’re just having hair down. Why not try out some new hair styles at home or pick up some tips using magazines or an online search.

Tanning If you’re a tanorexic like me, your want to be a bronzed goddess to set off your white dress, you can save money by doing your own tan at home rather than paying for a spray tan. Remember fake tan disasters are a big no-no for your big day, so practice makes perfect. I’ve used the same fake-tan for the last five years which is the No7 Quick Dry Tinted Lotion, Boots £12.

Make-Up Make-up is the most important bridal beauty consideration alongside your hair, you need to make sure you don’t wear too much make-up – or too little. My biggest tip would be waterproof mascara; so you’re covered if you start to get teary – no one wants panda eyes on their wedding day.

Manicure It’s important that your hands and nails are in good condition for your big day, Why not do your own manicure or pay for plain gel nails which are cheaper than French tip acrylic / gels nails – then you can change your nail varnish but have the strength and length of the gel nails underneath.

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DIY | stationery

Create Your Own Stationery • Source card, ribbon, glue and other embellishments: local suppliers include Hobbycraft, Colemans or Pondskipper Crafts in Peterborough and the Antique and Craft Centre in Market Deeping. If you or someone you know is creative and into card making, then it can be fun and rewarding to make your own wedding stationery. It gives a nice personal touch and can also save you a lot of money. Here are some handy tips:

• Make sure you invest in a guillotine. You will need to cut very straight lines for your stationery to look professional. • Once you’ve decided on a design and colours, enlist the help of creative friends

• Get ideas about what designs you like from wedding fayres or online. You can always buy a sample to work from. • Make a template for your own invitation and practise making it on cheap card or paper first, until you’re happy with it.

for your ‘production line’, as they can be very time consuming to make. • Get someone else to check your wording

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Real Life | BRIDE

Our Wedding Day

Amy & Matt Roberts where they love to spend as much time as possible. The proposal came just after a champagne picnic, the sun was shining and the sea below was like a mill pond. The afternoon was spent checking out engagement rings in the local jewellers (but nothing other than a whopper from Dawson’s of Stamford who provided all wedding rings and Amy’s jewellery would do) – a perfect day!

How we met Amy and Matt first met when working together at Associa Ltd in Uppingham several years ago. However it wasn’t until 2009 that the romance started when they met again after a couple of years apart on an evening out in Stamford.

The Proposal Matt proposed to Amy in April 2011 at Mullion Cove in Cornwall – a favourite spot near to the village in which Matt’s father grew up and

Where we decided to get married Amy grew up in the village of Uffington just east of Stamford and so the couple had the easy choice of getting married at the picturesque St Michael and All Angels Church in the village. This was followed up with a reception in a superb marquee at Burghley Park Cricket Club with a view to the house in one direction and a fantastic vista of Stamford

which provided a perfect background for the wedding photos in the other. The club is where Matt plays and both of Amy’s brothers are heavily involved in the running of the club.

How we came about the theme and where did we get our inspiration? After deciding on the marquee, it felt right to have a country theme drawing on Amy’s equestrian interests and Matt’s family farming background. Navy with white spots proved the order of the day across the wedding stationery (from the initial invite design by Amy’s Auntie Sarah and Uncle Colin, through to the order of services printed by family friend Tony Britton), chair sashes (hand made by Matt’s Mum and Amy) and upholstery by Jane Doyle giving a unique feel to the day. Many hours were spent with Amy’s

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parents Rachel and Michael considering ideas, themes and designs before arriving at the stunning final decision.

Where did you source everything for the wedding day? Amy explained, “We were very lucky to find many local suppliers, complemented by family and friends providing other services from further afield. The flowers were provided by the fantastic Greensleaves Florist in Stamford whose consultative and flexible approach, generous warm service and top class floral creations was nothing short of superb. Official photos were taken by Nico Morgan who managed to keep calm when all those around him may not have – even advising the bridesmaids on how to correctly dress the bride in her wedding dress from Annie Laurie Bridal in Easton on the Hill. My hair was expertly done by Smithy’s of Stamford and make-up perfectly applied by Catrina from Emma Canning Beauty”. Amy and her father Michael were transported to the Church via horse and carriage (provided by Townies Carriage Hire) and this was a surprise for them both (courtesy of Matt and Amy’s mother Rachel) but helped settle Amy’s nerves prior to the ceremony. During the

signing of the register, the congregation listened to Amy’s second cousin Raphaella Papadakis, an up and coming opera singer whose performance was truly stunning. As Amy and Matt set off to Burghley Park in the carriage, the rest of the wedding party were transported in Land Rover’s courtesy of Sturgess Leicester. Amy sourced a unique wedding favour of bake your own cookies mix provided in Kilner jars to give a traditional feel from Scarlet Bakes. The three course meal, including a rare roast beef fillet main, was catered for by E&M Events who provided a first class service and compered the reception which took place under a majestic marquee provided by the diligent, customer focussed Events and Tents of Grantham. The extremely tasty wedding cake was produced by Debbie James in Peterborough. Within the marquee, thanks to Mick Thurlby and his team, was the classic Citroen mobile bar that regular visitors to the Crown Hotel in Stamford will be familiar with, serving ales provided by Will Fry of the Tobie Norris, Stamford. The wine for the day was sourced via Adnams of Stamford and champagne from Virgin Wines. The music in the evening came courtesy of the seven piece live band A Girl Called Sue who had the guests dancing the night away.

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Mr & Mrs Roberts Honeymoon Following a family buffet and cricket match on the following day, Amy and Matt set off to Heathrow for what promised to be a superb honeymoon. Following two flights across to Kuala Lumpur where the couple stayed for two nights, they took the short hop across the Malacca Straits to the rainforest island of Langkawi. Amy and Matt stayed for ten nights of luxury at the Datai in the northern part of the island living in the forest but with easy access to a superb private beach and surrounded by a huge variety of wildlife from the majestic Serpent Eagles hunting in the sea to the cheeky Macaque Monkeys swinging in the trees. On the way home the couple stayed for three nights in Dubai at the Grand Hyatt Hotel and took in the sights and sounds of the Emirate which was in sharp contrast to the previous few days in the tropics.

Moving Forwards Since the big day the couple have moved house and had the happy news that Amy is expecting their first child.

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Townies Carriage Hire Ltd Make your Wedding Day extra special and romantic with a beautiful horse drawn carriage and two stunning black horses. Friendly, professional service 07870 746205 or 01354 692630 www.towniescarriagehireltd.co.uk

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The Manor

Weddings Have the Wedding you want at The Manor The Manor in Whittlesey, located just seven miles from Peterborough, has undergone a major refurbishment to create a stunning new venue for your wedding day.

There is also the Studio, which can be used as a separate room for more intimate weddings or connected to the main hall and can seat a further 80-100 people.

you can choose your caterer and menu to suit you as well as a fully licensed bar at affordable prices, offering superb value to both you and your guests.

The Manor is a unique wedding venue, as it allows you to create the wedding you want. The packages are flexible, so that you can include your own ideas and create your own theme.

An added extra available to hire is the large childrens soft play area. Assault courses, ball pools, slides and mountain ranges will certainly keep the children entertained during your big day.

There is a brand new fully equipped kitchen, which means

Whatever style wedding you are looking to have, the Manor can

The large hall can accommodate 400 people, with up to 230 seated. There are beautiful floor to ceiling drapes and indoor canopy, to give you the perfect backdrop which creates a luxurious feel to the room.

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deliver, so if you are looking for the perfect venue that gives you the space and flexibility, with plenty of parking and easy access, then give the functions manager a call now on

07785 715667 or email functions@fenland.gov.uk The Manor, Station Road, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire PE7 1UA

The Manor Wedding Fayre Sunday 23rd September 11-4pm Sunday 10th February 11-4pm

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WEDDING CHAIR COVERS • WEDDING VENUE DRESSING • VENUE STYLING • PLUS OTHER WEDDING SERVICES

From Chair Covers, Sashes, Linen and Table Centre Pieces, to Flower Arrangements, Bay Trees, Favours and all the finishing touches. We would be delighted to be part of your special event and work with you to make your special day truly memorable! Elegant Occasions are based near Stamford and cover South Lincolnshire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

T: 01780 721761 M: 07711 720780 info@elegant-occasions.uk.com www.elegant-occasions.uk.com Rustic, Vintage and Romantic are the most requested themes for this and next season’s Brides, with the chair covers, sashes, table centre pieces and favours all reflecting this popular trend. Flower arrangements, including the bridal flowers are not, in general, as structured as they have been with many Brides choosing a more natural look with hand tied bouquets including such flowers as large bloom peonies, spray roses, sweet peas and anemones to name but a few. To go with this romantic look, vintage birdcages in ivory or white, with complementary flowers cascading from within the cage, can look really stunning.

To make an appointment please ring Diane on 01780 721761 or 07711 720780

Vintage looking vases in white or pastel shades, again with natural, looser arrangements are also very popular this year.

The most requested colours for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are Cadbury’s purple, ivory, coral and the full range of pastels. Turquoise and all shades of blue are also still popular as is dusky pink. Chair covers with sashes to match the colour scheme in taffeta or organza complete the look. Sashes can either be tied in the traditional bow with perhaps a single bloom placed in the bow, draped with a diamante buckle or even tied at the back of the chair with one coloured organza and one ivory taffeta sash which can give a very stylish look. For more information, Elegant Occasions offer a free initial consultation to discuss your requirements and how we may help you make your day truly memorable.

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unique, unobtrusive, unposed... Let me capture your special day with a mixture of natural, reportage and formal photography Bespoke packages and engagement shoots available Contact me for an informal chat or visit my website for more examples of my work

Photographer & Digital Artist licooperphotography@gmail.com

07947 957063

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L & L Photography

We are a very friendly, approchable family run buisness with your day being the most important thing to us. We suit our prices to what you want and need.

The main package is 30 8x6 photoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, dvd slide show of the photos you have chosen and more plus a copyright cd of the photos of your day too. We also offer family, new born portraits in the comfort of your own home.

Contact Steve Soames 01778 393300 or 07855188276 (evenings) With every wedding booking, you will receive a free engagement photo shoot with 1 free 8x6 photo. (this offer runs until 31st December 2013.)

Walkabout photography Capturing your memories forever creative, stylish & natural

For packages to suit all budgets visit www.walkaboutphotography.co.uk Or call Emma for an informal chat on 86

07523961416

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Wedding | VENUE

Barnsdale Lodge a venue without compromise

Barnsdale Lodge on the North shore of Rutland Water is the perfect place to host your special day. The hotel has a choice of private function rooms enabling it to accommodate a wedding from 20 to 200. The Rutland Room, Conservatory & Barn Suite are all licensed for civil ceremonies.

Also available at Barnsdale Lodge

The Barn Suite, which is a stunning converted barn, has an elegant yet relaxed feel. With its silk drapes, chandeliers and grand piano, the barn is the ideal backdrop to any wedding, whatever the theme.

William Wheelwright Hair Salon

The dining at Barnsdale Lodge is exquisite, and the team of chef ’s can tailor your menu exactly to your requirements, from a five course dinner to a finger buffet or BBQ – the choice is yours. Barnsdale’s very own personal wedding co-ordinator Jane Hales, has a wealth of experience and is on hand throughout the whole process to ensure your day is perfect in every way.

Viciente Beauty Salon

With recently upgraded rooms, the accommodation for you and your guests is superb and you can be assured that every detail has been considered and taken care of to ensure your day is special and memorable.

Offering you the whole package all in one place

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Photography by Jim Harrison

Bespoke Winter Weddings* for 2012/13: 60 guests for only ÂŁ3,000 This includes the following: A room for your civil wedding ceremony (optional) Reception drink Wedding breakfast Half a bottle of wine per person A glass of fizz to toast Honeymoon suite for your wedding night Extra guests can be added for ÂŁ50.00 per person.

tel: 01572 724678 reception@barnsdalelodge.co.uk www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk *Available for Fridays and Sundays throughout November 2012 and from 27th December 2012 to 22nd February 2013 on Fridays and Saturdays, with further discounts available for Sunday Thursday weddings throughout 2013.

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The Great Northern Hotel Restaurant & Banqueting

The Perfect Wedding Venue With all its Victorian splendour

For

smaller

intimate

The Great Northern Hotel is

weddings, we have the elegant

a hidden gem in the heart of

Carriages

Peterborough.

chandeliers

Restaurant and

drapes

with or

our Garden Room with Oak Reputed as a stunning wedding

panelling and chandeliers.

venue, we are carrying on the tradition by hosting weddings

We will delight your guests

with a personal touch and pride

with a superb dining experience

ourselves on exceeding your

which we believe is an important

expectations.

part of the occasion.

The elegant Carriages restaurant

Our stunning Hills Bridal Suite

is licensed for Civil Ceremonies

is the perfect way to end a

and Partnerships and is suitable

perfect day whilst your guests

for up to 90 guests.

enjoy one of our individually

located venue, which is ideal

styled bedrooms.

for friends and family travelling

view

this

conveniently

from further afield by train,

Our lovely Ballroom, which comes complete with its own

As every wedding is as individual

please call one of our dedicated

bar and dance floor, is perfect

as you are, we will always

Wedding Co-ordinators who

for a wedding breakfast for up

endeavour

will be delighted to assist.

to 120 guests followed by your

your

evening reception for up to 200

make your special day into a

guests.

memorable one.

accommodate

requirements

and

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Where Hospitality Really Matters The Great Northern Hotel, Station Approach. Please call Kamla or Jane for further information Tel: 01733 552 595 email: events@thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk or visit:www.thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk

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Wedding | transport

Your last journey as a singleton and your first as a couple Wedding transport is a very important part of the wedding

their insurance and their experience credentials.

day. It is the last journey a daughter will take with her father as a single person and her first journey as a married

Look for a reputable wedding transport provider with a

woman with her husband. The company employed to

range of quality vehicles suitable for weddings. Established

make these all important journeys should be experienced

companies will have experience and knowledge regarding

and professional in their duties and the vehicles they offer

their vehicles, etiquette and chauffeurs attire.

should be fit for purpose. The opportunity to view the car should be available and It does no harm to shop around, we all do it and we like to

any decent company will offer this service to you with

feel we have got the best deal. This is probably your first

viewings at their premises.

time at this and it may seem a bit of a minefield. There is no reason to make a costly mistake if you make

Do not necessarily opt for the lowest price offered to you,

use of the few good pointers

there is usually a reason why a price is low or seems too good to be true. If you want to compare prices you must

Anyone can hire out their own car for a wedding – wedding

ensure that you are looking for a like for like quote. It’s no

hire is exempt from licensing regulations. Unfortunately,

good comparing quotes between a vintage 1920’s car like a

many individuals see this as a means to a fast buck and will

Rolls Royce or a Studebaker against a modern Mercedes

not have appropriate insurance cover. Some don’t realise

S Class, they are a completely different thing.

they need it, others don’t care. Don’t be afraid to ask about

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in style

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Whether your wedding car requirements are for something prestigious, modern or a vintage classic, Prestige & Classic Wedding Cars can provide what you are looking for based on knowledge, experience and reputation.

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Making your day special... down to the last detail The Golden Pheasant is located in a countryside setting, in Etton just a mile from Market Deeping and Glinton. The Georgian house with its permanent marquee attached is a perfect venue for the wedding reception you desire. or need to make your day perfect -

This is tailor-made service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so

The Golden Pheasant will deliver.

you can sit down and discuss your thoughts and suggestions with the

The marquee can accommodate 100

Chef, rather than fixed menus.

guests in a formal sit-down setting and 120 for a buffet style, or you can

The magic comes when the team

have a more intimate setting in our

puts it all together for you on the

private dining room for up to 30.

day and ensures the day goes like

The Golden Pheasant team will

The superb food served at the

clockwork. You can be as involved

give your day personal attention

Golden Pheasant is all home cooked

as you would like to be, or you

from beginning to end. They offer

on the premises.

can avoid the stress and leave it to

a totally bespoke service, to include covered chairs with a choice of colours, tailored themes, menus, entertainment and all in a fantastic atmosphere, so whatever you want

the Golden Pheasant, and receive

Food Options BBQ Cold or hot buffet 2-5 course meal

constant care and attention plus regular updates to give you peace of mind.

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TO BOOK A VIEWING AND TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS, TELEPHONE THE GOLDEN PHEASANT

(01733) 252387 Intimate weddings also catered for - up to 30 people

The setting allows for a superb backdrop to have your photographs taken. There is an enclosed play area for the children and further activities can be booked, such as a bouncy castle, giant Jenga, plus much more. The marquee is air-conditioned to keep your guests cool, or heated to ensure comfort, allowing bookings to be taken all year round.

The Golden Pheasant MAIN ROAD | ETTON | PETERBOROUGH | CAMBS | PE6 7DA

t: 01733 252387

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For Your Special Wedding Day

www.rollsandbentleyhire.co.uk info@rollsandbentleyhire.co.uk

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We at Simply Hats are here to offer you a friendly service in a pleasant setting in the town of Market Deeping. A visit that you will remember. All hats, fascinators and tiaras can be hired or purchased at a very reasonable price for weddings, the bride, proms, a day at the races or any other event.

” ”

Your satisfaction & confidence are paramount

07523 861289 sharon@simplyhathire.com simplyhathire.com

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TheJoyofFlowers .co.uk

BESPOKE WEDDING FLOWERS TO COMPLETE YOUR SPECIAL DAY

WE WILL CATER TO ANY BUDGET

The Joy of Flowers 15b North Street, Bourne tel: 01778 423913 info@thebourneflorist.co.uk

Sam Roberts Wedding Hair Specialist Ltd. With 15 years experience of playing for weddings, parties & corporate events, Intermezzo are the area’s leading string quartet.

Contact Helen Britton

01780 752114

w: intermezzostringquartet.co.uk

• Specialist wedding hair services to all the family • 25 years experience • Consultation and practices provided • Prom and special occasion hair • Brochure available on request

Tel: 07976 378095

www.weddinghairspecialist.co.uk www.weddinghairjewelleryshop.co.uk E: weddinghairspecialist@ntlworld.com

and Party Sensations

01778 424762 or 07783678591 www.partysensations.co.uk

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