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For classified advertising ring Worcester 748300 Friday, February 8, 2008, Worcester News 19worcesternews.co.uk/news
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worcesternews.co.uk/news For newspaper sales and promotions ring Worcester 74221220 Worcester News, Friday, February 8, 2008
Our wedding fair is the place to beif you’re planning on tying the knotT
HERE are just threedays to go until thisyear’s WorcesterNews wedding fairopens at the Fownes
Hotel in Worcester.This is the sixth year that
your Worcester News hasorganised the event inconjunction with the hotel, inCity Walls Road andeverything it is set to be anexciting day.
Fownes Hotel in the veryheart of Worcester is theperfect venue for couples totie the knot in style.
Assistant manager JulieMerrick said: “I am veryexcited about the fact I amgoing to meet so many futurebrides and grooms – and amsure it is going to be a greatday.”
The hotel has a licence tohold civil ceremonies, sobrides and grooms have theopportunity to check it out asa venue for their ceremonyand reception while they arevisiting the bridal fair.
It can arrange receptions forany number of people andthere is a picturesque spot in
the grounds for taking thoseall-important photographs.
Sara Matthews, eventsmanager for the WorcesterNews, said: “We are reallylooking forward to thepopular event which will bepacked with exhibitors.Brides and grooms-to-be, whoregister their details whenthey arrive at the hotel, willalso be in with a chance ofwinning prizes.
“They could be the luckywinner of a tiara andjewellery, or scoop amakeover. Other prizes onoffer include car hire andvouchers.”
This year’s event starts at11am on Sunday, February 10,and finishes at 3.30pm. Boththe event and parking is free.
Visitors are advised to takecash and cheque booksbecause credit card facilitieswill not be available on theday.
For more details contactSara Matthews on 01905 742220or visitwww.worcestnews.co.uk/newspapereventsLUCY TATCHELL The Fownes Hotel, City Walls Road, Worcester, has a licence for civil ceremonies. 05134703
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Or come and visit our stand at the Wedding Fair
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CATHERINE Thorburnat Travel Counsellorsbelieves that ahoneymoon should bethe most magical
holiday of a newlywed couple’slife, giving them time to unwindand enjoy each other’s companyafter all the excitement of theirwedding day.
Just as their choice of venue forthe wedding reflects their ownpersonalities, they will want ahoneymoon destination that suitsthem both.
Choose from romantic beachdestinations, or perhaps consider atwo-centre holiday combiningsightseeing or even a safari with astay on the beach.
Why not take in severaldestinations at once aboard aluxury cruise ship?
If you are getting married, butalready have all the bed linen andcrockery that you need, why not
put your honeymoon on yourwedding gift list instead?
Ms Thorburn said: “Our popularbridal registry service is analternative to the more usualdepartment store list and allowsguests to contribute towards thecost of your holiday of a lifetime.
“Join me on Sunday, February10, at Fownes Hotel to discovermore about this unique service.”
With almost 20 years ofexperience Catherine Thorburn issure to be able to help and advisecouples in planning theirhoneymoon and finding a perfectholiday destination.
For further details contact heron 0845 058 7562 or e-mail [email protected]
Help in choosing thehoneymoon is at hand
The following companies will beexhibiting at the WorcesterNews Wedding Fair 2008 to beheld at Fownes Hotel on Sunday,February 10:
All About Marquees.Alpha Limousines.AJ-Imaging.Armstrongs.
Beautiful Wedding Photos.Berketex Bride.Bridal Gallery.Buds and Bows.Caroline Ede The Flowers.Chris Downton Photography.Christian Fletcher.Colour Confidence.Confetti Cakes.Daisy B Nell.
Deputy Driver.Designed 4U.Edinburgh & Waterford Crystal.1860 Suit Hire at Greenwoods.Floral Experts.Formal Image.Greensleeves.Kingsmoor Carriages.Magenta Designs.Monarch Executive Travel
Nicholas Smith.Once Upon A Party.Paper Kisses.PhotoBiz.Pure Bridal.Pure Platinum Executive Cars.Rochelles.Royal Worcester.Slimming World.Sweet as... Chocolate Fountains.
The Wedding Planner.Travel Counsellors2 Have & 2 Hold.Versatility in Print.Virtu.Waveform Productions.Wedding Concepts.West Country Marquees.White Wedding Pages.Wigornia String Quartet.
WHO’S WHO AT THE WORCESTER NEWS WEDDING FAIR 2008
A COUPLE will be hopingthe wedding fair will quiteliterally be the icing onthe cake for theirbusiness.
Adam and Nicky Fendtof Confetti Cakes inTewkesbury,Gloucestershire, create adelicious range ofwonderful wedding cakes,celebration, birthday andchristening cakes.
Theirs is the idealpartnership – Adam bakesthe cakes and specialistNicky then decoratesthem. Chocolate cakeshave been particularlypopular at weddings
recently but the coupleproduce a wide range ofsmaller cakes, cookies,fudge cakes, luxury carrotcakes, vanilla sponges,novelty cakes and walnutcakes.
Brides and grooms cansuggest ideas to a Adamand Nicky about how theywant their wedding caketo look and the coupledesign it. Confetti Cakesalso organises weddingcake delivery across theUK. For more informationcontact www.confetticakes.co.uk or telephone01684 297220.JAMES CONNELL
Couple providethe icing on yourcelebration cake
CatherineThorburncan helpyou find aromantichoneymoondestination.
The most important part of your weddingday is colour co-ordinating the wedding
party and this all begins with the star of theday the bride. So:-
Would you love to find out whether a white,ivory or cream wedding dress would best
suit your colouring?
Colour analysis looks at your skin tone,hair and eye colouring to discover which
tones of colour you could wear to enhanceyour appearance.
A consultation includes:-● Colour analysis● A facial with natural organic
skincare● A make-over designed especially for your
colouring● A separate make-up lesson booked before
the big day to ensure everyone isconfident in how to apply their make-up
Cost for initial Colour Consultation - £35.00Wedding Day Make-up Lesson - £15.00
Ensure you feel and look fabulous on yourspecial day - book your consultation withCheryl Phillpott - 01905 358 212
Mobile - 07719 289625E-mail: [email protected]
Also available:Gift Vouchers, Colour and Style Days, Talks
MONARCHExecutive Travel
Worcestershire’s LeadingWedding Car Specialists
122 Monarch Drive,Worcester WR2 6EU
0011990055 442255003344www.monarchexecutivetravel.co.uk
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ROYAL WorcesterSpode offers atailormade weddingservice for all bridesand bridegrooms-to-
be. Happy couples can createtheir lists of china, crockeryand cookware on offer and theteam at Royal Worcester willhandle the rest.
Angela Lockyer, manageressof bestware, said that having awedding list with the companymeans couples can have adinner service for those specialoccasions, kitchen utensils tocook with and crystal glassesand cutlery to eat and drinkwith. And they can choosebetween Arthur Price, RoyalWorcester, Edinburgh andWaterford ranges.
She said: “Once the couplehave registered the weddinglist we handle the free deliveryand gift wrap.”
Royal Worcester handles eachcouple individually to talkthem through what theyshould have on their list.
Mrs Lockyer said: “I love theindividual approach. I find lotsof young brides do not knowthe ins-and-outs, they are veryaware that some of our range isquite expensive, so we gothrough the range with them.
“Then when someone phonesup to order we advise them on
what they should buy.”But what if at the end of the
wedding the couple have anincomplete list?
Mrs Lockyer said manycouples receive money as a
wedding gift and for thisreason the list can remain openfor six weeks after the specialday so they can spend themoney on other gifts whichthey might need.
A list is also provided for themarried couple telling themwho bought what and theiraddress, making it easier forthank you letters to be written.LUCY TATCHELL
CAROLINE Ede is guaranteedto bring a fresh and individualapproach to the floralarrangements for your specialday. As a practising artist andtextile designer withcommissions for Libertys andthe Royal Academy, Carolinehas combined her artistic eyeand love of all things Englishwith her passion for growingflowers to create her newenterprise, The Flowers.
Living and working nearHereford, Caroline Ede pridesherself on the natural countrylook she brings to all her floralarrangements, which shecreates with love, care andindividuality.
She assures customers thatsome of the raw ingredients inher florist’s palette are grownin her own garden, whileothers, wherever possible, aresourced locally.
Meet Caroline Ede and take alook at some of her designs atthe Worcester News WeddingFair at the Fownes Hotel onSunday, visit her website atwww.carolineede.com ortelephone her on 01544 387923.JACKIE HARRIS
Flowers aregrown in theartist’s veryown garden
Gift list service is tailormade
Angela Locker with some of Royal Worcester’s wedding collection. Picture by John Anyon. 06299101
MONDAYCherry Orchard Centre, Orchard Street, Off Bath Road7.00 p.m. - Tel: Sam 01905 350243Almonrey Close, Abbey Road, Pershore 6.30 p.m.- Tel: Shirley 01684 833679TUESDAYKempsey Primary School, Kempsey 7.00 p.m.- Tel: Laurie 07790 715465Warndon Community Centre, Shap Drive,Warndon10.30 a.m. - Tel: Shirley 01684 833679Oldbury Park School, St John’s 6.00 p.m.- Tel: Sam 01905 350243WEDNESDAYClaines Church Hall, Cornmeadow Lane 6.00 p.m.- Tel: Sue 01905 20682Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, Bransford Road,St John’s 5.45 p.m., 7.30pm. - Tel: Chrissy 07903 266254THURSDAYLyppard Grange Community Centre, Warndon Villages12.00 p.m., 6.30 p.m.. - Tel: Sue 01905 20682Perdiswell Primary School, Bilford Road5.30 p.m., 7.00 p.m. - Tel: Clayton 07782 242710
0844 897 8000www.slimmingworld.com
A world of smiles is waiting for you here:
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ONE of the largestbridalwearretailers in the UKwill bring cuttingedge elegance to
this weekend’s wedding fair atthe Fownes Hotel.
Berketex Bride now has morethan 30 stores nationwide and isexcited to be involved in thewedding scene in Worcesterafter the company opened itsnew store in the heart of thecity.
Finding that perfect dress is aspecial occasion for any bride-to-be, but with Berketex Bridethey will have a trulymemorable experience – andthat perfect dress for theirperfect day.
A spokesman for Berketexsaid: “We especially lookforward to welcoming newbrides to our store in CollegeStreet and bringing our manyyears of collective experience inthe bridal arena to Worcester.”
Berketex Bride offers
traditional gowns withstunning, hand-workedbeading, fairytale princessstyles with acres of frothy tulleand crystals and evencontemporary shorter lengthdresses to help brides find theirperfect dress.
At Berketex brides can choosewhat individual style suitsthem – princess, ball gown,column, Empire or fishtail –and how it will work with thesetting for their wedding –church, a civil ceremony at ahotel or a stately home or aromantic beach location.
For more information aboutBerketex Brides visitSunsday’s event or contact theWorcester showroom on 01905670005.
To view the collection simplyvisit the websitewww.berketexbride.com orcontact your nearest BerketexBride store to arrange anappointment.JAMES CONNELL
Designs tosuit fairytaleand romanticbrides-to-beFAIRYTALE brides and theirgrooms have the chance to looktheir glamorous best on theirbig day in the style of theirchoice.
2 Have and 2 Hold stocks awide range of the latestfashions for brides, grooms andbridesmaids.
The company, based inKidderminster, offers modernand traditional styles fromromance to fairytale fromdesigners like BenjaminRoberts, Nicola Anne,Hollywood Dreams, Ginnis,Mori Lee and Tiffany Bridal.
2 Have and 2 Hold stocks anextensive array of tiaras,jewellery, feathers and shoesand menswear from waistcoatsto kilts.
Some of the latest designs willbe on display at the weddingfair because 2 Have and 2 Holdexhibits 20 to 30 dresses fromthis season’s must-havecollection.
For more information visit www.2haveand2holdforever.com
The showroom is at 89 NewRoad, Kidderminster, telephone01562 752545.JAMES CONNELL
New collectionwill be at thewedding fair
This stunning bridal gown is one of the many available at Berketex.
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We are an approved Civil Ceremony venue.
Contact The Events OfficeWorcester Whitehouse Hotel Foregate Street, Worcester WR1 1EATel: 01905 24308
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CHRIS Downton Photographyis run by husband and wifeteam Chris and Helen Downton.
Mr Downton, a member of theMaster PhotographersAssociation, said: “We lovemeeting people and being partof their special day.
“Digital technology has
changed wedding photographybeyond recognition, allowingfar more scope for creativityand enabling us to producepictures of consistently highquality in a variety of styles.”
The business is based in thevillage of Hanley Swan, nearMalvern.
Mrs Downton describes theirapproach as ‘observational’.
She said: “We record the storyof each couple’s day as itunfolds and are constantly onthe lookout for images whichabove all capture emotions andexpressions”
Mr and Mrs Downton
recommend couples get to knowtheir photographer before thewedding, choosing someonewho they really get on with.
Mr Downton said: “We buildup a rapport with our couplesbeforehand, so they’recomfortable with us on the day– that way, their pictures look
natural and relaxed. We keep inthe background to a largeextent – we’re there to recordcouples’ special day, not directit; although we offer guidance,we really try not to be intrusive.”
For more information call01684 311692CLAIRE FRY
ARMSTRONGS ofWorcester has beenproviding high-quality menswear for240 years and for the
last 30 years it has had a verysuccessful hire weardepartment.
Owner Simon Hyslop said:“Hiring from Armstrongsmeans that you will try on theexact suit that you will hire, aswe have our own stock ratherthan measuring you up andordering them in.
“This also means that we canassess the clothing, ensuringit’s always of a very highstandard.”
The store, in Sansone Walk,
Worcester, is always developingstock and keeping an eye on thelatest trends, the newestaddition being a luxurylightweight pure wool blacktailcoat. Armstrongs’ goodreputation is well-deserved. Thestaff are all fully-trained toensure that a customer’s suit isthe perfect fit for the big day.
Mr Hyslop said: “We give ourcustomers a lot of personalattention, whether they arehiring a suit from £30 or buyinga £500 outfit. It could be acustomer’s first experience of agentleman’s outfitters so weensure that it is a pleasurableone.
“We offer an alteration
service from our in-housetailoring department, sowhether it’s for a wedding dayor for a school prom, you willlook your best.”
As well as the formal hiredepartment, Armstrongs has agreat selection of casualclothes available in itsmenswear and ladies weardepartments.
Mr Hyslop said: “We offertraditional service andattention in a verycontemporary atmosphere withfashionable stock.
“There is everything fromstuds for collars through to thelatest designers.”LUCY TATCHELL
Photographers adopt an observational approach on the day
Choice of menswearfollows latest trends
LetArmstrongsofWorcestermeasureyou for theallimportantweddingsuit.
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IF you are planning to hold allor even part of your weddingcelebrations under canvas thenAll About Marquees will helpyou realise your dreamreception.
The firm offers customers acomplete package, from a smallmarquee in the garden to afully-equipped one that is lined,floored and decorated to acouple’s specification. It alsohas a wide variety of chairs,tables, colour schemes andlayouts to suit specific needs.
Many people dream of amarquee wedding but may haveto settle for a function room ina local hotel because they don’thave the space at home. AllAbout Marquees has a varietyof venues all set againstbeautiful backdrops to makethat wedding dream come true.
The firm can cater for partiesfrom 40 to more than 400 plus,and owner Noel Lewis said:“There is nothing we can’t do. Ifyou want it we can provide it.”
All About Marquees will beproviding the marquee at thewedding fair – so visit and seefor yourself.LUCY TATCHELL
BRIDES who want tocreate their ownindividual weddingstationery under theguidance of an expert
need look no further.Anne Noble of Virtu
personalised stationery isoffering brides-to-be and theirentourage the chance to spendan enjoyable day puttingtogether their own invitationsat her home in Albion Road,Malvern – with lunch included.
Mrs Noble, who has beendesigning and makingpersonalised stationery fromher home studio since 1997, islaunching this unique serviceat the Worcester NewsWedding Fair at the FownesHotel on Sunday, February 10.
She said: “I often have bridestelling me that they would loveto make their own stationerybut simply don’t have the time.Now I can offer them the idealopportunity to get moreinvolved in the process andhave fun at the same time.
“All they need to do is setaside a day and bring up to fivefamily members or friends. Iwill provide all the materials
they need to create the designthey have chosen, and print outthe wording they have decidedon so that all the stationery canbe finished off in one session.
“The day will also includelunch, so everyone can relax
and enjoy the wholeexperience.
For many brides-to-be thisreally will give them a sense ofsatisfaction knowing that theyhave played a part in sendingout truly personalised
invitations to their guests.”For further details, call Anne
Noble at Virtu on 01684 568953or 07720 804594 or speak to herin person at the Fownes Hotelon Sunday.JACKIE HARRIS
Anne can show you how topersonalise the stationery
Anne Noble withsome samples ofthe weddingstationery sheprovides throughher companyVirtu.Picture by SimonRogers.06299401
Companycan providethe marqueeand setting
