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SITUATED in the heart ofWorcester, the FownesHotel – a former glovefactory – provides acharming backdrop for a

wedding to remember.For the biggest day in any

bride and groom’s life, the hotelcan provide a fully-comprehensive weddingfacility. It is licensed to holdcivil ceremonies and can caterfor the most intimate party offour or a much more lavishcelebration of up to 120 people.

Dedicated staff are on hand toensure your big day goeswithout a hitch, working withyou beforehand to create atailor-made package to suityour needs.

There are two glorioussettings for the photographer tocapture you and your entouragein their finery, either under thepicturesque willow tree by thecanal or in the speciallydesigned inglenook garden.

The hotel’s 61 stylish en-suitebedrooms include suites,executive rooms, single anddoubles, so there’s plenty ofroom and choice for family andfriends requiringaccommodation.

Hotel operations managerStuart Austin said: “We aredelighted to be working with

the Worcester News again forour wedding fair. Thepartnership we have works wellat creating a complete eventwith all the businesses andservices needed when planningthe perfect day. It is your onestop shop, within the FownesHotel.”

If you fall in love with thesetting, staff will be more thanhappy to answer your questionson the day.

Sunday, September 2, willmark the sixth Worcester NewsWedding Fair – held twice ayear in conjunction with the

Fownes Hotel – and the eventsare going from strength-to-strength, providing everythingcouples need under one roof toplan their forthcoming event.

Visitors will be able to seeexamples of stationery,bouquets, favours, hats, cakes,cars and limousines, jewellery,photographers, entertainment,and many aspects of that

special day which you perhapshadn’t even thought of yet.

This year the event, runningfrom 11am to 3.30pm, will beheld in four of the hotel’srooms, and has attracted arange of businesses includingthe Cheltenham & GloucesterBuilding Society and RoyalWorcester Porcelain.

Sara Matthews, the Worcester

News events manager, said:“This year we are delighted tohave attracted an even broaderrange of businesses to ouralready successful wedding fairat the Fownes Hotel. We havereceived a number of calls fromthe public to find out moreinformation about theexhibitors which demonstrateshow much people are lookingforward to this event.

“We have some beautifuldresses on show, from variouslocal bridalwear specialists,being modelled throughout theday. We are also pleased to offervisitors the opportunity to trydresses on in one of the hotel’sbedrooms.

“Our partnership with FownesHotel grows in strength fromyear-to-year, and we are lookingforward to another successfulevent for everyone concerned.”● Other companies at thisweekend’s event include FKConsulting, LighterLife, TheWedding Planner, WhiteWedding Pages, Wedding DayDiary, Wedding Photographs ofDistinction, A-J Imaging,Beautiful Wedding Photographs,wedding photography by TonyCluely and magic by ChristianFletcher professional weddingentertainer,JACKIE HARRIS

Welcome to our sixth wedding fair

Sara Matthews, the WorcesterNews events manager. 06535801

Fownes Hotel in City Walls Road, Worcester, has dedicated staffto ensure that your wedding day goes without a hitch. 05134701

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CLARELLA Bijouxhas been designingand making highquality tiaras andbridal jewellery for

seven years.Until recently the business

has operated on a local scale,being recommended by happyclients but now Claire Pettet,the owner of the business,would like to raise the profile ofher wonderful designs.

She trained with her father inBirmingham’s jewellery quarterfor some years and approachesthe design and production ofthe tiaras with a differentattitude to most, always withan emphasis on quality.

All of the designs featureClaire’s unique methods andthe result is a lovely piece ofjewellery built to last longerthan just the wedding day.

The tiaras can be altered tosuit the bride’s face shape or to

include more, or less decorationfor example, so the result canbe as bespoke as required.

A wide choice of crystals andsemi-precious stones areavailable, so brides can co-ordinate colour schemesperfectly and the choice of goldor silver is available for all ofthe designs.

The lightweight materialsused by Clarella Bijoux alsomean that the tiaras fitperfectly every time and arevery comfortable to wear,

indeed many brides sayafterwards how comfortable thetiara was to wear.

Clarella Bijoux also createsbeautiful cake jewellery whichis a stunning alternative toconventional cake decoratingand with the launch of ClarellaBijoux wedding stationery inJanuary 2008 it will be possibleto match all the designstogether thus carrying the samecolour scheme or designthroughout your wedding.

January 2008 will also see thelaunch of the Clarella Bijouxsolid silver tiara selection.

You can choose your tiarafrom the current selection atwww.clarellabijoux.co.uk orhave one designed for you.● The wedding fair will alsofeature Debenhams’ Redditchbranch, Goldstar, RoyalWorcester Porcelain andOnceuponaparty.ALICIA KELLY

The crowning gloryon your special dayis a stunning tiara

Crystals and semi-precious stones can co-ordinate colour schemes.

TiarascreatedbyClarellaBijoux fitperfectly.

Contemporary & traditional designsto suit your requirements.

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Dress to thrillon the big day

BRIDES looking for apersonalised servicefrom their floristshould look no furtherthan Worcester’s Buds

and Bows.A specialist team lead by

owner Lisa Stanley will be atthe Fownes Hotel on Sunday totalk to brides about theirindividual requirements andhappily make suggestions forany style of wedding.

Anything from traditional tomodern or exotic floristry canbe catered for thanks to theflorist’s well-developed skillsand long-standing relationshipswith a number of reliablesuppliers.

In fact, the shop has been in StJohn’s for the last 15 yearsduring which time the specialistteam has worked hard to buildup an enviable reputation in thearea.

According to Lisa, her teamoffers a personal yetprofessional service whichincludes anything frombouquets to table settings,

church decorations andballoons. Wherever the weddingis held the bride can restassured her beautiful flowerswill be ready and waiting.

She will not have to worryabout anything on her specialday because Buds and Bowsprides itself on ensuring its roleis carried out smoothly andefficiently.

As well as weddings, the shopalso caters for other floristryrequirements includingcorporate events and specialdays such as birthdays,anniversaries and funerals.

The business is pleased to

offer a competitive deliveryservice for local, national andinternational deliveries.

All that any potentialcustomers has to do is pop intothe shop with the glimmer of anidea and Lisa and her team willturn it into a radiant reality.

If you are interested in findingout more about Buds and Bowsyou can visitwww.budsandbows.uk.com ortelephone 01905 424161.● Flora Design Studio, FloralExperts and Flowers Foreverwill also be at the weddingshow.ALICIA KELLY

The powerof flowersis a skilledform of art

Lisa Stanley, who owns Buds and Bows in St John’s, Worcester,can offer help and advice at Sunday’s wedding fair. 35139201

ONE of the mostimportant aspectsof your weddingday is being suitedand booted in the

perfect attire .Greenwoods Menswear is on

hand to ensure you look yourbest. It stocks a wide range offormal wear, from traditionaltail suits to fabulous frockcoatsand stylish Prince Edwardjackets to full Highland outfits.

Hire co-ordinator JacquiBennett said: “We are veryproud of our exclusive range,the newest and mostcomprehensive collectionavailable in the formal hiremarket today.

“It’s the result of theinvestment we’ve made toensure you are dressed innothing but the best on yourspecial day.

“Combining the finest qualitywith the attention to detailthat’s second to none, everypiece is created with prestigeand tradition in mind.

“At the same time, ourdedication to design means thatthis is tied in with

contemporary styling details,new colour palettes and trulydistinctive fabrics.”

The company, founded in 1860,has more than 140 years oftailoring experience. Suits comein all sizes, from 20-in to 60-inchests and 18-in to 56-in waists.

Jacqui said: “We’ll offer adviceon choosing the appropriateattire, guidance on selecting astyle to flatter as well as tips onwearing an outfit correctly andbecause we offer an extensiverange of accessories clients cancomplete their outfit from headto toe with the peace of mind.

“So come and see us for experthelp on dressing to perfection."”

Greenwoods has a store inEvesham Walk, Redditch andon Friday, September 21, it willbe opening a new branch on thecorner of The Shambles andReindeer Court in Worcester.Anyone who takes this articlefrom the Worcester News alongto the Worcester store willreceive a 20 per cent discount.● Also at Sunday’s wedding fairwill be Nicholas Smith and A-ZWedding Services.KATE YATES

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CREATING theperfect ambience isan essential part ofany wedding daycelebration.

Thankfully the WigorniaString Quartet is on hand toenchant guests on your bigday and provide the perfectmood for love.

Whether you want musicalmasterpieces from classicalcomposers or hits from theBeatles - the ladies can caterfor individual needs.

Catherine Price, who is thequartet’s viola player, said:“We perform popular classicalpieces by composers such asBach, Handel, Vivaldi andElgar, as well as lighternumbers by composers suchas Gershwin and Scott Joplin,and more modern options –music from shows, films andthe Beatles.”

The quartet can also playmodern-day pop music – someof itsrecent examples includehits by country music starShania Twain and one ofIreland’s most famous exportsU2.

Formed in 1997, the stringquartet comprises violinistsJoanne Chambers and LouiseSharp, together withCatherine Price on viola and

Joanne Jeffries on the cello.They are all professional

musicians and music teacherswho pride themselves onmaking your wedding dayextra special.

Louise said: “We play atchurch ceremonies, civilceremonies, for the drinksreception and the weddingbreakfast itself or while thephotos are being taken.

“We can also play a people’shouses if they are having amarquee.”

And for that all-importantfirst dance they can recreate acouple’s special song.

The group has enjoyed greatsuccess across the Midlandsplaying at weddingceremonies, receptions,charity events, businessfunctions and private partiesas well as backing tracks forcommercial artists.

They will travel to anyvenue – within reason.

For more information aboutthe Wigornia String Quartetvisit www.wigornia.co.uk ortelephone Catherine on 07870428044.● Waveform Productions willalso be exhibiting at Sunday’swedding fair at the FownesHotel in City Walls Road.KATE YATES

Quartet plays Elgar, Beatles and U2

The Wigornia Quartet: Catherine Price, Joane Jeffries, Louise Sharp and Joan Chambers. 07548412

MONARCHExecutive Travel

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ARRIVING at yourwedding in style isoften high on thelist of priorities forcouples who want to

enjoy their special day frombeginning to end.

And why not?For those looking for sheer

film-star glamour with tophead-turning quality thenAlpha Limousines ofWorcester has a stunning line-up of vehicles for you to choosefrom.

The family business, run byJoanne Pinfield and herhusband Nick, is entering itssixth year and trade is brisk asmore and more specialoccasions just seem to requirethat something extra.

And with four stretchlimousines on offer, eachmeasuring an impressive 28ftto 30ft in length, customersacross the country are vyingfor the star quality these eight-seater vehicles can provide.

Joanne said: “Our fleet ishired for a variety of specialoccasions such as birthdays,anniversaries or school proms,but we pride ourselvesparticularly on our weddingservice.

“We are now Worcester’slargest and longest establishedlimousine hire service and ourwealth of knowledge of thelimousine industry andcurrent laws is an assurance toclients of a first class, legallimousine for their special

occasion. The latest addition toour fleet is the 2007 HummerH3 limousine – a Californianjeep-style limo, built byPinnacle, the world leaders inlimousine manufacture.

“Unique to Alpha Limousinesthis is the highest specificationH3 in the Midlands.

“Along with the Chrysler 300(baby Bentley), Classic Waveand an exciting new additionlater in 2007, this fleet is trulyin a league of its own.

“Each car comes with luxuryfacilities, including flat screenTVs, DVD, full surround soundkaraoke and stereos, moodlighting, lasers and anilluminated glass floor in theHummer.

“We personally offer a

complementary magnum ofchampagne, chocolates andsoft drinks together withcolour co-ordinated ribbons,bows and flowers for ourwedding packages.

“Our chauffeurs have aminimum of 20 years’experience, are CRB checkedfor complete peace of mind andwe are registered members ofthe National Limousine andChauffeur Association.”● Deputy Driver, MonarchExecutive Travel, PurePlatinum Executive Cars andOrchard Vale Carriages willalso be at the wedding fairshowing brides and groomswhat modes of transport theyhave to offer.JACKIE HARRIS

Kevin Morris and Kelly Hill, left, with Nick Pinfield in one of thefleet of glamourous hire cars at Alpha Limousines. 07548413

Transport todelight comesin the shapeof a limousine

MANY couples want something alittle different when they send outtheir wedding invitations.

Versatility in Print has a rangeof handmade cards for those whowant to break from tradition andmake a statement.

David Chill, the owner of theDroitwich firm, said the newcollection, in vibrant, bold coloursoffers an alternative to theconventional whites, silvers,golds and creams.

“We find people are colour co-ordinating a lot more so we havelaunched a range that usescolours like hot pinks, deep golds,bright greens, lilacs, turquoiseblues and pastel pinks. The idea ofthe whole range is to choose thecolour of card and colour of print.

“Wedding stationery should bepersonal and have a real meaningfor a couple on their big day.”

The firm, based in WorcesterRoad, specialises in hot foil printin metalics, golds and silvers.

All its designs have been createdby the firm’s graphic designer andcreative director Lisa Bridge, whocan use a couple’ ideas to createbespoke wedding stationery.● Also at Sunday’s fair will beMagenta Designs, Paper Kissesand Virtu.KATE YATES

Make it boldwhen you sendan invitation

Friendly, professional service,advising people how to achievegreat skin and make up in the

comfort of their home

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SARAH Bowman of Pure Bridaland Formal Image @ A-Z,Minster Road, Stourport-on-Severn, offers a comprehensivewedding day outfitting service.

The bride-to-be can selectfrom an exquisite hand-pickedcollection of stunning bridalgowns with complimentingbridesmaid collections at PureBridal, then to complete theentourage, visit Formal Imagewhere staff will co-ordinatemenswear outfits to matchwedding colours in traditionalor contemporary styling.

Sarah will be taking aselection of the latest styles ofbridal gowns, bridesmaid’soutfits and menswear to theFownes Hotel on Sunday,September 2, for visitors toview. After 18 years in thebusiness A-Z is renowned forstocking all the latest styles forboth the bride and groom,offering advice, support andfantastic customer service to

make that trip down the aisle aperfect and memorableoccasion.

She said: “Our business hasgone from strength-to-strengthin the past five years. It hascertainly become morefashionable for couples to getmarried again.

“Thanks to celebrities takingup the trend with glamorousweddings, business has reallytaken off and fashions have

moved on again as a result.”Sarah and her team will assist

every couple in finding theirperfect outfits and accessoriesfrom the company’s vast range,to ensure that the bridge, thegroom and their entourage looktheir best on the wedding day.● Also at Fownes Hotel onSunday will be Greensleeves,Bridal Gallery, 2 Have and 2Hold and Suzanne Bridalwear.JACKIE HARRIS

PRIZES TO BE WONVISIT Sunday’s Ultimate CollectionWedding Fair organised by theWorcester News at Fownes Hotel onSunday and you could win:

● One night, dinner, bed and breakfastat the Fownes Hotel, Worcester,(subject to availability).● A tiara or a jewellery set worth up to£100 from Bridal Gallery.● A tiara worth up to £50 from A-ZWedding Services.● An Easy Access savings accountcredited with £50 – complete an entryform at the Cheltenham & GloucesterBuilding Society stand.● A £50 voucher off a wedding cakefrom Icing on the…● A £50 voucher off a weddingbouquet flower preservation fromFlowers Forever.● A 50 per cent discount off onewedding vehicle from Pure PlatinumExecutive Car.● A £10 gift voucher from FKConsulting.● A 20 per cent discount on a weddingstationery order from MagentaDesigns.

Choosefrom astunningselection

Sarah Bowman offers a stunning collection of styles. 07141202

YOUR wedding dayshould be a time ofindulgence andmaking dreams cometrue.

So ask yourself this: is thereanything that could make yourreception more heavenly than aflowing cascade of warmchocolate into which guests candip anything from strawberriesto marshmallows?

If you’re a chocoholic then theanswer will definitely be no,and you will be delighted byChocolate Fever’s stand at theWorcester News wedding fair.

The chocolate fountain is 30inches tall, it takes 22lbs ofchocolate and is a stunningfeature to make any event thatlittle bit more special.

Jacqui Towers, who ownsChocolate Fever, said: “Oncethe chocolate is at the righttemperature it is pushed upthrough a pipe and cascadesdown three tiers.

“We use milk, dark or whitechocolate, or a flavour of choicelike strawberry, cappuccino orlemon.”

Family and friends can choose

from a variety of foods,including many types of fruit,marshmallows and minidoughnuts to dip in the warm,melted chocolate.

“Not only is it fabulous food itmakes a great talking point forpeople. You find peoplegathered around the fountainchatting and socialising.”

Chocolate fountains are amust at any wedding and willbe talked about by guests longafter your special day, so visitthe Chocolate Fever stand atthe fair, which is at the FownesHotel, Worcester, between11.30am and 3.30pm on Sunday,September 2. Why not take thechance to have a chat withJacqui and book your fountainfor your big day?

Alternatively, if you wouldlike to find out more about thesweet temptations you and yourguests could be enjoying as partof your celebrations, visitwww.chocolate-fever.co.uk● While at the UltimateCollection wedding fair makecertain you also check out Icingon the...ALICIA KELLY

Chocolate isa talking point

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Congratulations on your forthcoming event,whether you are organising an intimategathering of 10 or a largerevent for up to 120guests, we have thefacilities to suit your needs.

We are an approved Civil Ceremony venue.

Contact The Events OfficeWorcester Whitehouse Hotel Foregate Street, Worcester WR1 1EATel: 01905 24308

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We offer a full liveried service with three carriagesdecorated with flowers and ribbons to match the brideand bridesmaids. Just in case the weather is wet ourcarriages have hoods to keep you nice and dry.Champagne is provided for the bride and groom totoast each other after the ceremony. This makes asuperb photograph and makes the journey to thereception even more enjoyable.

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