LOCAL CHOICE WEDDINGS
Book plenty of bridal shop appointments to find your perfect dress - you will know when you have found “ The One”. Aim to have your last fitting about 2 weeks before your wedding.
Keep in mind, though, that approximately 10% of the guests you invite won’t be able to come. The Venue and Type of Ceremony – Decision time... would you prefer a church ceremony or a civil ceremony? When choosing your venue, don’t forget to ask about catering and what is included in the cost. Be prepared for almost 50% of your wedding budget to be on the venue and catering. Unless you really splash out on your dress!!
The photography – or even videography! Shop around and get quotes for a few different packages that suit your needs. You must choose someone you have a rapport with and someone whose style works with yours.
Top tip: If you want entertainment, ask the venue if they have a house DJ or Band that they can recommend. Often, you can get discount here.
Whatever happens, there are no hard and fast rules as to what creates the perfect wedding. This is something that is individual to each couple. It’s important not to drive yourself crazy and to remember that no matter what happens – you will marry the love of your life – and that’s all that counts!
The Dress – For many brides, the dress is the main priority (besides marrying the man of their dreams, of course!) and there are so many different choices, from short to long, strapless to full sleeves, modern to vintage... the list is endless!
Top tip: It is really important to get insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
NICE Northern Institute of Creative Eating
Nice Bar and Restaurant offers a stylish, unique and memorable venue for your wedding day. Housed in the beautiful 'Storey Building' by Lancaster Castle, NICE bar and restaurant has a range of magnificent, stylish period rooms, catering for weddings from 20 - 250 people. We pride ourselves on making your day personal and unique with customised packages. For a free tour of the venue or to discuss your Wedding Day requirements contact Francesca on 01524 509094
Did you know... • In Southern Sudan people of the Neur tribe believe that the marriage is not complete until the woman has had two children. If she fails to do so, the groom is able to seek a divorce. • Most expensive wedding ever? The marriage of Sheik Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum's son to Princess Salama in Dubai in May 1981. The price tag? $44 million. • The reason we wear our wedding rings on the third finger of our left hand is because Ancient Greeks believed a vein in this finger ran directly to the heart. • In Babylon 4,000 years ago, for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would give his son-in-law all the mead (a honey beer) he could drink. Because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the "honey month" or what we know today as honeymoon. • In the 1500s, most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, so they only smelt a little in June. To hide the smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers. • Queen Victoria started the trend for white wedding dresses in 1840 - before then, brides just wore their best dress. • According to Hindu tradition, rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck! • "Something blue" symbolises purity, fidelity and love. • In Denmark, brides and grooms traditionally cross-dressed to confuse evil spirits!
Zydre Parker Floral Designs Traditional, Modern or Bespoke...
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Specialist Tel: 07795 574711
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Zydre Parker Floral Designs COMPETITION
WIN the hire of 3 cream vintage chandelier candelabras worth £24 Q. What occasion do I mainly create floral designs for? Simply complete the coupon below with your answer and contact details, attach it to a postcard and send it to ‘Zydre Parker Floral Design February Competition’ c/o Prada Publishing Group, The Old Station, Coastal Road, Hest Bank, LA2 6HN. Closing Date 28th February 2013.
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