Winter 2014

Winter 2014 Issue 7

Your local guide for all your wedding requirements.

Designed to bring local suppliers and

local couples together.

Wedding Fairs Noticeboard, Venue Reviews, Supplier Directory

Winter Mood Board, and ideas on products for your Wedding Day.

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Events Notice board Page 4 - 5

Venue Review - The Priest House Hotel Page 7

Talking Point - Gift Lists Page 11

Wedding Boots Page 12

Silk Flowers Page 13

Fabulous Finds on Facebook Page 14 - 15

Let it Snow! Moodboard Page 16

Venue Review—The university of Nottingham Page 17

Inside this issue:

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responsible for any omissions or errors. Local Wedding Connections cannot be held responsible for any breach of copyright arising from

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Cover photograph compiled from images found on

Pinterest.

All these images can also be found on my Pinterest boards.

Are you planning a Winter wedding? What made you decide to get married this time of year - I would

love to hear your reasons and what preparations you’ve made. You can also find some ideas on my Pinterest

boards too - http://www.pinterest.com/localwedconnect/winter-theme/ I personally love the idea of

some cosy Ugg boots under a wedding dress!

So have you picked your wedding dress yet? Did you know what style of dress you wanted straight

away or did you have to try a few before finding the perfect fit? When I chose my own wedding dress, I knew

I wanted something with a bit of colour in it and a ribbon tied up the back. I was going to have a red trim to my

dress, but after trying one on, I didn’t like it! However the Bridal Shop was fantastic and showed me swatches

of the colours available and I eventually chose a golden/taupe trim. The only sad thing is that this Bridal Shop

closed down a couple of years later, so I can no longer recommend them, which is a shame.

Finally just to wish all my magazine readers a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2015.

Lorraine (Editor)

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Events Noticeboard

Kettering Park Hotel Wedding Showcase

Monday 29th December 2014

11am - 3pm

Kettering Parkway, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6XT

www.hotel-wedding-venue.co.uk/kettering-park

www.facebook.com/KetteringParkHotel

Wedding Fair

Sunday 11th January 2015

12—4pm

www.berringtonhall.co.uk [email protected]

01744 885808

The Priest House Hotel - Wedding Fair

Kings Mills, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2RR

Sunday 22nd February 2015

12 - 4pm Admission: Free

www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/priest-house/

www.facebook.com/thepriesthousehotel

Fawsley Hall Hotel - Wedding Fair

Fawsley near Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3BA

Sunday 25th January 2015

11am - 3pm Admission: Free

www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/fawsleyhall

www.facebook.com/fawsleyhallhotel

http://www.hotel-wedding-venue.co.uk/kettering-park/

https://www.facebook.com/KetteringParkHotel

http://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/priest-house/

https://www.facebook.com/thepriesthousehotel

http://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/fawsleyhall

https://www.facebook.com/fawsleyhallhotel


Do you have a Wedding Fair that you would like to advertise in this magazine and on my website - for FREE!

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Just email [email protected] with all the details of your event.

The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club

Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3HB

Hosted by:

A Wonderful Wedding Fayre


11am - 2pm

Admission: £2.00

www.nottinghamweddingvenue.co.uk

www.facebook.com/wonderfulweddingfayre

Compton Verney - Wedding Showcase

Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ


12 - 4pm

Admission: Free

www.comptonverney.org.uk

www.facebook.com/comptonverney


Joanne James - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Tele: 01933 384007

Email: [email protected]

Website:

www.donnaeadephotography.co.uk


Venue Review - The Priest House Hotel

Castle Donington, Derbyshire

www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/thepriesthouse

www.facebook.com/thepriesthousehotel

https://twitter.com/PriestHouse

01332 810649

[email protected]

https://plus.google.com/+ThePriestHouseHotel/

posts

Situated at the side of the River Trent, The Priest House

Hotel stands in a very scenic location. Surrounded by woodland,

this building was constructed around a Norman mill tower and

some of the old water wheels remain standing in the grounds,

giving some unique photo opportunities.

The venue is easily accessible for all your guests, as being

only 6 miles from the M1 motorway and just 5 miles from East

Midlands Airport makes it easy to get to yet it still remains in an

peaceful and idyllic setting.

The Priest House are part of the Hand Picked Hotels

Group and have even been awarded two AA rosettes for their

catering. They can even offer you a bespoke wedding menu,

allowing you to create your own menu for your special day.

With a licence for civil ceremonies, you can have your whole day in the same place, even staying the night and still having a private room

for the Wedding Party to have breakfast together the following morning, but it is all the little details that make this venue one you should check

out, from providing a wedding co-ordinator and a Toastmaster to help your planning and the actual day run smoothly, they will even roll out the

red carpet on your arrival - literally! They can also recommend suppliers that can cater for all the finer details, from lights and floral arrange-

ments to even a children’s magician to keep your younger guests entertained.

The venue itself can accommodate up to 100 guests for a reception

in The Riverside Suite, although they also had a supplier that can provide a

marquee that will cater for up to 350 guests, or there are also smaller

function rooms that can cater for more intimate ceremonies.

The staff are friendly and very professional - nothing is ever too

much trouble, no matter how small your request and the one thing the

hotel excels at, is that it gives a very relaxed and tranquil feel to your stay.

If you are looking for a wedding venue with a ‘wow factor’ then

this is definitely one to consider, why not arrange a viewing and also book

yourself a table for two and try the food for yourself beforehand or even

stay and sample the afternoon tea that is the hotel’s speciality.

Definitely a venue not to be overlooked.


Monsoon

http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/uk/wedding/bridal/dresses

ELLIS BRIDAL DRESS SOPHIA BRIDAL DRESS ALL ANAH DRESS

& SHRUG

MARIANNE BRIDAL DRESS ISABELLA BRIDAL DRESS CATHERINE BRI DAL DRESS


Phase Eight

www.phase-eight.com/fcp/categorylist/wedding/weddingdresses

ELBERTINE WEDDING DRESS JOSEFINA WEDDING DRESS ELIZA WEDDING DRESS

CRESSIDA WEDDING DRESS SALLY TULLE WEDDING DRESS FLORETINE WEDDING DRESS


Debenhams

www.debenhams.com/women/dresses/wedding-dresses

PEARCE II FIONDA DESIGNER IVORY DEBUT IVORY VINTAGE TULLE DEBUT IVORY EMBELLISHED

EMBROIDERED MESH BRIDAL GOWN WEDDING DRESS - Item No.0080102523 WEDDING DRESS - Item No.0080103506

Item No.0080108684

DEBUT IVORY SATIN WRAP WEDDING DEBUT IVORY SATIN WRAP WEDDING DEBUT IVORY EMBELLISHED WEDDING

DRESS - Item No.0080104502 DRESS - Item No.0080104501 DRESS - Item No.0080101532


Gift Lists

Talking Point

This is our discussion page and we want you to tell us what you think about the topics we write

about. You may agree or you may think it’s outrageous - whatever your opinion, we want to hear it.

We will print the best comments in the next issue of our magazine and on our Facebook page too.

The topic we want to hear your thoughts on this issue is…...

Let me know your views.

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LocalWeddingConnections

Most couples will compile some form of a Gift List before they get married, but do you always get what

you really want and what items should you put on the list in the first place?

When my husband and I got married, we held our gift list with Debenhams and friends and family could

either buy items off the list in store or online. They could also leave the gift with Debenhams to be delivered to

us when we required it, or take the gift with them so they could wrap it and present it to us on the day, giving it

a more personal touch. The only problem we had, that we didn’t realise at the time, was that my Mother-in-law

had insisted on changing one of the items on the list! We had chosen several Denby pieces, which included

some dinner plates that she brought for us. We had specified the colour and design, but she told the store that

she wanted to buy us the other design in the same colour - and they let her! Should that be allowed? After all,

the Bride and Groom have stated what they wanted, why let somebody else change it? Ok, let them add other

items if they want to buy something else, but to change the original list, I thought that was unacceptable.

Another idea a friend used was that she created her own ‘Gift List Book’. As the couple didn’t want items

from one particular store, they created their own list by using a notebook with pages that could be torn out and

on each page wrote the details of one item and where it could be purchased from, along with the price. They

then showed this book to all their friends and family and all they had to do was choose a gift and then tear that

page out of the book, therefore removing it from the list. I thought it was a great idea and it seemed to work

well, the only problem would be if you have friends or relatives that lived a distance away and would not be

able to see the book easily. Although now there are websites such as Prezola where you can list items from a

range of various suppliers in one place.

These days many couples are already living together or one of them may already own their own property

so the problem then lies with what to put on your Wedding Gift List. You probably already own a toaster!

Alternative ideas are to ask for travel vouchers towards your Honeymoon or gift vouchers to spend at later

date. Some couples even chose to ask that their guests make a donation to a charity close to their hearts

instead.

What will you be adding on to your Gift List?

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Wedding

Boots

Just Married Ugg Boots - Love From Australia

From Girls of Elegance - £259

www.girlsofelegance.co.uk

Clara Wedding Boots

From The Wedding Boutique - £75 (SALE)

www.bridalshoesuk.co.uk

‘Beatrice Elliot’ Ivory lace knee high

wedding boots

From House of Elliot - £165

www.houseofelliotcollection.com

Honey Pink

From Harriet Wilde - £229.99

www.harrietwilde.com

Inessa - Love Art Wear Art

From Crystal Bridal Accessessories - £260

www.crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

Ivory Satin Ankle Boots

From Christian Day Designs - £85

www.christiandaydesigns.co.uk

Iced Gem Abigail from Irregular Choice

From Schuh - £90

www.schuh.co.uk

Mid Heel Lace Wedding Boots with

Ribbon Design

From Top Wedding.co.uk - £54.72

www.topwedding.co.uk

Annabelle Vintage Embroided Bridal Boot

From Monsoon - £119

http://uk.monsoon.co.uk


Silk Flowers

www.pinterest.com/

localwedconnect/flowers/

Bridal Bouquet with Ivory & Burgundy Silk Roses & Heather Beads

£55.25 www.sarahsflowers.co.uk

A shower bouquet of white and burgundy

£62.95 www.pinklilac.co.uk

Burgundy Feather & Ivory Calla Lily Buttonhole

£6.00 www.weddingshopshropshire.co.uk

Ivory & Purple Silk Tulip Bridesmaid Bouquet

£29.00 www.posie.co.uk

Purple, Lilac and Ivory Rose Flower Girl Basket

£14.50 www.petalspollyflowers.co.uk

Pink and White Wrist Corsage

£12.99 www.oliviaweddings.co.uk Vintage Flowers Slide Comb

£18.00 http://silkflowersdecoflora.co.uk

Sunflower Wedding Bouquet

£54.99 www.thefloraltouchuk.com

Red Silk Rose Flower Hand-Tied Wedding

Bridal Bouquet

£44.00 www.pinkcorsage.co.uk


Fabulous Finds

I have a group on Facebook where Suppliers can also post and share their details.

www.facebook.com/1stClassWeddingPhotography

www.facebook.com/thelittlelovebird

www.facebook.com/jewkesbridalsales

www.facebook.com/99sweetsensations

www.facebook.com/

firetree.photography


on Facebook

Here are a few who you can find on there www.facebook.com/groups/1481324435431575

www.facebook.com/Elegantlymatched

www.facebook.com/ljhogroasts

www.facebook.com/mackphotography10

www.facebook.com/pages/Classic-Carriages-of-

Northampton/143333812382531

www.facebook.com/

sobeautydesborough

www.facebook.com/

Myweddingsuppliesnorthampton


MOOD

BOARD

Let it

Snow!

Are you getting married in the Winter and are you really wishing for it to snow? How are you preparing for the cold weather?

Here’s just a few ideas that I found on Pinterest. Check out more pictures on our “Winter Theme” board.

http://www.pinterest.com/localwedconnect/winter-theme/

Do you want to build a snowman? Love

this quirky Mr & Mrs Snow.

Why not hire a Reindeer for your photo-shoot.

Make sure your guests stay warm if the

weather turns cold.

A fantastic idea for favours or a table

centre piece - toasting marshmallows.

Offer your guests a Hot Chocolate drink

when they arrive at the Reception.

No winter Bride should be without a

warm shrug to keep her warm.

Win

ter


Venue Review - The University of Nottingham

University Park, Nottingham

Are you looking for a unique venue for your wedding, a place where

people would not expect to get married? Well take a look at the University of

Nottingham. Located on the outskirts of the city, this venue has easy access

via main roads and is only a 10 minute taxi ride from Nottingham Train

Station too.

The Trent Building is surrounded by 330 acres of landscaped parkland

and therefore offers many opportunities for stunning wedding photographs,

including the walk down the terraces to the boating lake. The venue has a

very traditional feel, with the smaller vestibules with their oak-panelled

walls, leading through to the Great Hall and parties of up to 200 people can

be catered for.

http://weddingsinnottingham.co.uk/

www.facebook.com/weddingsnottingham

https://twitter.com/WeddingsNotts

0115 748 6100

[email protected]

Here you will also find award winning chefs and an excellent

catering team and they pride themselves on being as flexible as possible

to cater for your individual needs, from fine dining to carvery options

available, you will definitely be spoilt for choice.

You can also choose to stay over night too, as there is the

Orchard Hotel on campus too, although it is a 5 minute walk away from

the Trent Building where your reception will be held. The Orchard Hotel

has 202 bedrooms and its own bar and restaurant, so there is no need

for your party to end once you have left the main building.

The venue also has its own dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator who

will arrange an initial meeting and take you on a tour of the facilities

and discuss your personal requirements for your day.

The venue is also holding a Spring Wedding Open Day on Saturday 21st March 2015, so it would be a great opportunity to have a look

around the venue, meet some excellent local suppliers and also try out some of the refreshments too.


Advertise For FREE!

In this Directory Listing

Up to 6 LINES of text You can also include up to 2 pictures or logos with this listing.

On my website Supplier Directory?

Listing will include up to 4 small images, all your contact details, including website, Facebook,

Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ etc. where relevant. (These will also include direct links to these accounts).

Also add up to 500 characters of text to describe your business.

Email [email protected] for more details.

Weatherbys - Wedding Stationery

Sanders Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BX

Tele: 01933 440077 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.weatherbys.co.uk

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Donna Eade Photography

21 Spinney Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9QQ


Website: www.donnaeadephotography.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/donnaeadephotography

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The Crafty Owl

Joanne James - Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator


Website: www.thecraftyowl.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crafty-Owl/126886927482232

SweetBitz

2 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1DJ


Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/SweetBitz/123396921010051

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.weatherbys.co.uk/


Georges Dreams

Your first choice for Special Occasions!

19 Sanders Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NL


Website: www.georgesdreams.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Georges-Dreams/499633840074132

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The Ritz Banqueting and Conference Suites

Modern and contemporary English and Asian Wedding Venue.

7-9 Station Road, Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14 2RL


Website: www.ketteringvenues.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/theritzuk

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Black Whites

A stylish boutique stocking unusual gifts and home accessories.

28a High Street, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, NN14 6BQ


Website: www.blackandwhitesrothwell.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Whites-Rothwell/407036979374905

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Ria’s Rosy Lee Tea Room

I'm bringing back the experience of taking tea, with a selection of fine teas and homemade cakes all served on a china tea service.

7 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1DJ


Website: http://riasrosylee.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Rias-Rosy-Lee/524488187617506

Nuptia

Nuptia offer an array of services depending on the specific individual needs of our brides and grooms to be.

Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6LT

Tele: 07853 119514 or 07984 035890 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://nuptia.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nuptiaweddings

Bonsoire

A beautiful selection of evening, party, prom, wedding and bridesmaid dresses!

321 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EW


Website: www.bonsoire.moonfruit.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Bonsoire/180562395309353

Find more Suppliers on my website:

http://localweddingconnections.weebly.com/supplier-directory.html

http://www.ketteringvenues.co.uk/[email protected]

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