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Our wonderful contributors:Spring time is arguably our favourite time of year at Save the Date HQ. Not only is it both mine and Abbi’s birthdays but the

daffodils are making an appearance, the temperature is beginning to rise meaning summer is just around the corner and Easter is a time for pure indulgence. So, it makes sense that this edition is bursting with spring like inspiration with pops of colour on every page. We have a total of three amazing photo shoots to share with you; all so different and original but equally fabulous with a great mix of talented suppliers working on each one. They say never work with animals but our Spring shoot at Keythorpe Manor captures the essence of the season just perfectly with its Easter bunnies, deer and the cutest little duck! We hope to inspire you with each and every turn of the page, Happy Easter, Lydia xSave the Date MagazineT: 01530 223332M: 07553 343 890www.savethedatemagazine.co.uk

Gemma MorganCreative Director atThe Wedding of my Dreams.www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk

James WhiteOne of the UK’s most in demand International bridal hair stylists.www.jameswhitehair.com

Michele GledhillMad about flowers and styling.www.michelegledhill.co.uk

Rachael ConnertonCreativity and style that creates beautiful wedding photography.www.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk

Lee GarlandHe loves to tell people’s wedding stories. www.weddings.leegarland.co.uk

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With our Country Chic Wedding Fair fast approaching at Keythorpe Manor on 19th April, we jumped at the

chance to share this beautiful spring like shoot with you, courtesy of Nicola at Eve Lily. We have seen lots and lots of venues in our time at Save the Date but Keythorpe Manor literally blew us away the first time we arrived. With an incredible setting enveloped by Leicestershire countryside and a stylish vibe yet retaining its charm and character, this is a venue with real class. Here’s Nicola to tell us more;

“A spring inspired shoot has been on my mind for some time now. I really wanted to work with different colours and textures for this time of year, the flowers and colours used show that you can adopt alternatives from the typical spring colours we are used to, mustard is a real favourite. We had a stunning day of spring weather and our gorgeous animals ensured spring well and truly came alive on the day, the joys of spring indeed!”

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trays whereas marshmallows and smaller sweets suit jars. Depending on your style you could choose glass candy jars, rustic tree slices, vintage crockery, the list is endless and cakes and sweets can always be decorated with little flags if you wish. For a styled look keep all the desserts to a set colour palette, you can choose different shades or different colours but keeping to a set palette will look stunning.

If you are not so keen on the idea of desserts or want something similar for guests to help themselves from earlier in the day a drinks station might be more appropriate. Set up large drinks dispensers filled with signature cocktails and let guests help themselves.

At The Wedding of my Dreams we sell a large collection of sweet jars, cake plates, tongs, drinks dispensers and glasses. Be sure to check us out if you are thinking of setting something like this up at your wedding.

Do you and your other half LOVE cakes and sweet treats? If the answer to that question is yes then having a dessert table or

sweet station at your wedding might be just up your street.

Dessert tables are eye catching, economical and can fit in with any colour scheme or theme you have chosen for your wedding. You can either enlist the help of an expert or create your dessert table or sweet station yourself.

If you are going to create a dessert table yourself this article will be a useful source of inspiration. To start with you will need to work out how many sweets to buy, this will depend on the number of guests you are having. The event industry standard is approximately pound (or 8 ounces) per person, some may take more and others may take less but this is a good guide for the least amount of sweets you need.

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We got married on Saturday 23rd August 2014 in a little village in Derbyshire followed by our reception in Tipi’s

at Josh’s parents beautiful home. Josh’s parents offered their stunning home as the location for our Country Garden Wedding. We both love the outdoors and countryside so decided Tipi’s would be the perfect setting for our reception. The open fires added a homely, warming touch whilst making it feel a bit like glamping! The house itself dates back to the 16th Century so provided a beautiful back drop to our Tipi’s, complete with its own boating lake that we were mad enough to row around in the day! Choosing my dress was so much fun and the team at Lori G Bridal were fantastic in helping me to decide on such a beautiful dress. From day one I had said there was no way I wanted a strapless dress but I fell in love with it as soon as I put it on. I felt wonderful in my dress and my beautiful bridesmaids complimented me in their stunning Ghost dresses in different pastel shades. Whilst hosting a wedding on your own land can be challenging to say the least, it does of course come with the benefit of having complete

control over the theme, design, layout and general ambience of the day! We went for an ‘English Country Garden’ theme consisting of handmade signs, lots of fresh flowers from the garden and the brilliant team at Tineke Floral, pastel colours, out-door games and chilled out acoustic music to suit the August summer vibe. We also had a running theme of fresh lavender in plant pots and as the name places so everywhere smelt amazing! The majority of the decorations we did ourselves from the centre pieces, signs and name places to the handmade bunting on the rowing boat. We tried to be as creative as possible – we had handmade rose petal confetti at the church; we rowed around the small lake in our full wedding attire and had a sparkling send off at midnight to end the celebrations!”

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Within its secluded walls sits a Georgian marquee on spacious lawns, holding up to 220 guests for weddings,

ceremonies and exclusive events.A graceful combination of history, nature and

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Having organised and ran a huge amount of wedding events, it surprises us every time just how much of a buzz we get when the doors open and

the brides begin flooding in with their happy faces. Our Wedding Event with a Difference takes some serious planning; from floor plans to marketing, catwalk organisation to catering, we have LOTS to do on the lead up to our event but all that hard work is made worthwhile when we see people enjoying the day and it all comes together.

The Wedding Event with a Difference on Sunday 8th March was certainly no exception. With one of our best and most creative collections of exhibitor stands, we were blown away by how much effort our fabulous suppliers had made and were very excited to introduce this creative bunch to you, our brides to be.

Our next event takes place on Sunday 11th October so get the date in your diary when the Wedding Event with a Difference returns. And can you believe it will be our 10th event... watch this space for exciting announcements!

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In the heart of West Bridgford, Nottingham sits the sophisticated, spacious & undeniably stylish Shade Apparel.

With a collection of beautiful, unique wedding gowns and mother of the bride outfits, brides to be and their mums are totally spoilt during a visit to this lovely boutique.

With an emphasis on romance, you will be spoilt for choice with the elegant collections available both for brides and their mums. Jessica, owner of Shade Apparel ensures each and every person who steps through the doors enjoy a personal, one to one service with meticulous care and attention to detail. With lots of brand new designers and collections arriving, Jessica is thrilled with the selection she has to offer her discerning clients; “We have a brand new summer collection for mums from designers Linea Raffaelli and John Charles

plus an amazing new range of hats and fascinators from Niche by Kirk Rayment and Vivien Sheriff. For the brides, we are so excited with our new range of head adornments, jewellery and belts from the talented Klaire Van Elton and Windsor Bridal Jewellery”, says Jessica. With a wonderful collection, a stylish and welcoming atmosphere plus a service which is second to none, Shade Apparel is sure to offer you an experience to remember.

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and 26th in the beautiful heart of the picturesque Peak District. It will be the biggest and best yet, along with a team of trusted and talented ‘hand-picked’ suppliers.

2015 is a big year for Peaktipis - winning the Wedding Industry award for the Best Marquee provider in the East Midlands is testament to how far they have come in just five years. Remaining a small, friendly and experienced team, with owners Matthew and Duncan out on site erecting the tipis as well as building close relationships (and often lasting friendships!) with their clients, you can be assured of a quality, professional service and delivery for every single wedding or event.

With a full diary of bookings for 2015 and getting booked up for 2016, Peaktipis are going from strength to strength and a lot of their success is down to the immaculate standard and impeccable quality of their tipis.

Matthew says, “We know from our construction days that ‘you are only as good as your last job’ and so both have a keen eye for detail, strive for perfection and deliver an honest, professional service – traits that translate well from our previous construction profession to Peaktipis. We’re especially proud of the quality and standard of our tipi setups. It’s something that sets us apart from others in this industry and is hugely down to the unrivalled experience and knowledge of our small, passionate team.”

Rather than meeting expectations, the team at Peaktipis aim to exceed their clients’ expectations and will always go the extra mile with every last detail to ensure your wedding day is just perfect in every way. With their inspirational spaces and second-to-none service, you and your guests are guaranteed magical memories with Peaktipis.

Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what their lovely brides and grooms had to say about them:

“Peaktipis had the best attitude from all the marquee and tipi companies we considered.”

“I can’t thank Peaktipis enough. They were worth every penny. Their customer service is what made them so amazing!”

“Peaktipis Tipis were magnificent, well maintained, flexible, and very price competitive. From the first conversation with Matthew and Duncan we knew these guys would take care of us.”

“They were really friendly trustworthy people that truly delivered exactly as promised. They had very good attention to detail and were not content until everything was perfect. I couldn’t recommend them enough.”

So if you are after something with a touch of individuality for your special day, get in touch with Peaktipis.

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You would think you were in the heart of Nottingham’s finest countryside. Idyllically set within 340 acres of glorious rolling hills and manicure gardens, The Nottinghamshire provides the picture perfect location for your special day all year round.

Before and throughout, the dedicated and experienced events team will guide you through every step to ensure you have a day that is as unique as you are. Their tailor made wedding packages offer a flexible approach allowing you to enjoy the benefits of hosting your wedding day in one stunning location.

With an abundance of scenic spots and beautiful backdrops capturing your cherished moments among the first Spring blooms or Winter snowfall, you are sure to leave with treasured memories.

“The moment we saw The Nottinghamshire it brought a tear to my eye, I knew this was the place where the magic was going to happen, and it really did!”

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We at Honeysuckle & Castle are delighted to be working alongside Peaktipis to offer the chance to host a

spectacular tipi wedding set within the beautiful grounds of Kedleston Hall. Combining the grandeur and elegance of the Hall with the quirkiness of a wedding celebration under canvas with all round stunning views of the estate, couples who book their wedding for May 2016 can save a MASSIVE £1500.00

One of Derbyshire’s most exquisite wedding venues, Kedleston Hall boasts serious wow factor! The stunning domed Saloon is licenced for Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships and can seat up to 120 guests. With over 800 acres of rolling picturesque parkland and views to die for, it is no wonder that Kedleston Hall was the key location used for the Hollywood blockbuster, The Duchess staring Keira Knightley.

Alongside Peaktipis and with a fantastic saving of over £1500.00, we have created two fabulous discounted wedding packages that will make you feel like a duchess for the day.Starting from £7299.95, our packages allow your family and friends to share your celebration as you take your vows within the stunning

Saloon, or at another venue of your choice. Your celebrations can continue with the use of the Marble Hall, Saloon and the grounds for photographs, following on with a Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception within a spectacular Tipi, seating up to 100 guests. What else is included : 2 x Giant Kata Tipi’s with matted flooring, Spot Lights (warm white and colour), Catering Tent and Joining Extension, 12 x Solid Wooden Tables, 26 x Solid Wooden Benches, Dance Floor, Large Fire Pit, Pine Bar and Fridges, 10m Walkway Matting and Generator…all of the hard work done for you!

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If you have any questions or would like to know more information please do not hesitate to contact us, the Honeysuckle & Castle team are always happy to help!

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A magnificent Grade I Listed former cotton mill dating back to the early 1800’s, The West Mill, is being restored and

converted into a beautiful wedding venue.  The building played an important part in history and the industrial revolution.  

The renovation will retain the architecture of the 1800’s - barrel vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, Cast iron columns and beams, a unique cast iron ceiling, original blue / black brick tiled floors, an historical staircase and Georgian paned windows, as well as a state of the art kitchen, glass fronted lift and carefully chosen furniture pieces to embrace the industrial aesthetic.  

It occupies a superb setting on the riverbanks of the River Derwent in Darley Abbey and overlooks it’s waterfall on the historical weir. Set over four floors with the benefit of a south facing courtyard, it really will be a stunning and atmospheric setting for your big day. Licensed for civil weddings for up to 170 guests, each wedding has exclusive use of the whole building for their wedding day.   The West Mills is a no corkage venue, offering you the choice of supplying your own daytime drinks with no corkage charge.  

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The building’s owner, his photographer friend and his stylist simply couldn’t wait for the space to be finished before they showed off the venue, so they organised a photoshoot to show the building as it is being brought back to life. Patience is not always a virtue it seems!   So they worked around the builders, painters and sandblasters, turned up the music to drown out the sound of drilling,  and produced some beautiful images that we share with you here.

Karen from Darby and Joan hatched a plan with the photographer, Richard Murgatroyd over a drink in the pub round the corner from The West Mills to put together the shoot, using wedding suppliers who understood and appreciated the style and the heart of the venue.  

If you would like to view this truly unique venue, then please email Andrew Rose via the website - thewestmillvenue.com -  to arrange an appointment

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Photography - www.richardmurgatroyd.comVenue – www.thewestmillvenue.com Stylist – www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk Bridal Fashion and Accessories – www.timelesscouture.co.uk/our-couture-boutiqueMake up/Hair - www.kateboydmu.comFlorist – www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk Cake/Catering – www.yummylittlecakes.co.uk Stationery – www.bestdayeveruk.com Groomswear – www.reiss.com Balloons - www.facebook.com/dottieandloveballoonsLight up letters – www.dorisloves.co.uk Models – www.blakemodels.co.uk

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“Jacob and I are both from the UK but it took us both moving to Australia to cross paths in 2011. We were engaged on Christmas Day 2012, we knew we wanted to have a short engagement as we wanted to marry in the UK with all our family and friends there. It made sense to us to do this on our next planned trip home September 2013.

When looking for a venue I wanted something local and easy for people coming from out of town. We picked the Gallery at the Riverbank because being close to the centre of Nottingham it meant there were lots of public transport options for people and a variety of accommodation for all budgets. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice. We had our ceremony at the West Bridgford registry office as I had grown up in West Bridgford and often used to see weddings there when I was growing up.

The staff at the gallery were awesome as they were really flexible and pretty much let me do whatever I wanted, including hanging fairy lights which they hadn’t done before, this involved several emails back and forth from Australia and them getting up on a ladder to do measurements for me!

The day was amazing and everything ran very smoothly we were so lucky! The weather was perfect! We could not have asked for better being that it was the last day of September, everyone said we brought the Australian sun with us as there was not a cloud in the sky. The river Trent was perfect for photos and we got some truly amazing shots by Jen from Gravity Rides Photography. Because of the beautiful weather we were able to have our arrival drinks on the terrace which was great. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day, to share such a happy moment with all our close friends and family was so special. The night turned into one great big party and everyone had so much fun, although there were a lot of sore heads the next day.

Everyone always told me take it all in because it goes so quickly but I never really believed them! It truly was the happiest quickest day of our lives.”

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The New Year started with a real good feeling at Lori G Bridal Studio after a complete revamp over the Christmas holidays.

There wasn’t much time for rest, from knocking through walls to creating a new bridal suite and reception area to painting, decorating and new carpets throughout. But that’s what makes Irish sisters Lorraine & Sandra happy; to see their beautiful boutique looking its absolute best for their discerning clients.

Having bought the building back in 2005, 10 years of working hard, the business has gone from strength to strength. Lorraine had a vision of what she wanted to create in a bridal shop, the relaxed ambience, the style, the mood, not to mention a service like no other bridal shop. Now, 10 years on from what was a dream, Lori G has become a well known Bridal shop in the Midlands. This is down to Lorraine & the team at Lori G. They have built a reputation for being one of the best in the business, with an eye for detail and a service second to none.

Lorraine’s vast experience and background in the world of fashion and bridal means she is a complete and utter perfectionist. ‘I am obsessed with making sure the dress is totally perfect when it leaves my shop. I won’t settle for any less. The dress is always steamed, ironed and looking beautiful for the bride to collect; the after care is one of the elements of the process I care about the most. We don’t send our dresses home in bags squishing all the time and effort we have spent getting them ironed and looking

perfect. We also offer a dressing service whereby I come along on the day of the wedding and dress the bride and bridesmaids, taking the stress away and ensuring everyone is dressed to perfection.” The new revamped studio offers a reception area on arrival to sit, have a drink if you wish and browse through albums of past brides or bridal magazines. Then you will be shown through to the bridal suite which is exclusively yours for the time you are there. Lori G offers a one to one appointment where you have the privacy to try on with hands on help to get you in and out of the dresses. Your bridal party can sit on the comfortable couches with a glass of fizz whilst soaking up the special atmosphere.

So, if you’re on the hunt for your dream dress and looking for a special, personal service, get in touch with Lori G.

Lori G Bridal Studio is by appointment onlyOpening Hours – Wednesday 1-8pm Thursday / Friday 10am - 4pm & Saturday 10am- 5pm125 Blenheim Drive, Derby DE22 2LF01332 550573www.lorigbridal.com

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Is there anything more romantic than saying ‘I Do’ in the summer breeze, as the sun sets, with candles

glimmering and birdsong in the distance? We think not.

So, it comes as no surprise that award winning venues such as Beeston Fields are seeing a huge surge in couples requesting an outdoor ceremony within the beautiful confines of their quaint Walled Garden. Venue Manager, Emma Davidson says “We’ve all been watching outdoor ceremonies on American romcoms for years. There’s something very humbling and grounding saying your most binding and natural vows in a setting created by mother nature. It makes it all feel very pure as the birds are singing and the sun shines down on you both.”

So, to convey this idyllic image, we set about creating a photo shoot at dusk, with understated, woodland inspired styling and a feeling of ‘bringing the outside in’. And we are very excited to share the results with you.

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To get in touch with Rebecca at the Walled Garden to discuss your outdoor ceremony;

Visit www.walledgardennottingham.co.uk Email info@walledgardennottingham.co.uk Call 0115 9257062 Visit The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields, Old Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3DA

With thanks to the following suppliers: Styling – www.michelegledhill.co.uk Photographer – www.marcusholdsworth.co.uk Dress – www.angela-vickers.co.uk Hair - www.lhprofessional.comMake-Up – www.makeupbyjenni.co.uk Models – www.blakemodels.co.uk Trees – www.bubblespace.uk.com Festoon Lighting – www.fabrictheatre.co.uk

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BRIDALWEAR & ACCESSORIES

Angela Vickers Bridalt: 0115 9415616e: enquiries@angela-vickers.co.ukwww.angela-vickers.co.uk22 Heathcoat Street, NottinghamNG1 3AA

Baroque Couturet: 07801 694934e:elaina@baroquecouture.co.ukwww.baroquecouture.co.ukThe Studio, Station Road, Draycott, Derbyshire,DE72 3QB

Blush Weddingst: 01332 696813e: info@blushweddings.co.ukwww.blushweddings.co.uk3 Market Street, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2JB

Eternal Spirits t: 07789 281159e: info@eternalspirits.comwww.eternalspirits.comEternal Spirits Corsetry Emporium & Bridal Parlour, Studio 4, Carlton Textiles Workshop, 15-17 Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1LP

Giling and Whitet: 0116 3195656e: info@gilingandwhitebridal.co.ukwww.gilingandwhitebridal.co.ukGiling & White Bridal, Stoughton Grange,Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2FB

Grace Couturet: 0115 981 1821e: bridal@gracecouture.co.ukwww.gracecouture.co.uk44 Abbey Road, West Bridgford,Nottingham, NG2 5NF Lori G Bridal Studiot: 01332 550573e: info@lorigbridalstudio.co.ukwww.lorigbridal.co.uk125 Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LF

Rachel Ash Bridalweart: 01827 713515e: info@rachelash.co.ukwww.rachelash.co.uk45 -47 Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire,CV9 1AZ

Rococo Couturet: 01332 865586e: sarah@rococoweddings.comwww.rococoweddings.com 33 Market Place, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DS

Shade Apparelt: 0115 9822820e: info@shade-apparel.co.ukwww.shade-apparel.co.ukStudios 2b, 100 Melton Road,West Bridgford, Nottingham.NG2 6EP The Bridal Suitet: 0115 9143905e: info@bridal-suite.co.ukwww.bridal-suite.co.uk71 Boundary Road, West Bridgford  Nottingham, NG2 7DB.

The Dress Placet: 0115 9242409e: helen@dressplace.co.ukwww.dressplace.co.uk4 George Street, Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 3BE

The Wedding Roomt: 07989 594703e: info@theweddingroomnottingham.co.ukwww.theweddingroomnottingham.co.uk318 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham,NG9 5EG

The White Room Bridal Boutiquet: 01636 813 967e: info@thewhiteroomsouthwell.co.ukwww.thewhiteroomsouthwell.co.uk85a, King Street, Southwell, NottinghamshireNG25 0EH

CAKES

April Delightst: 07967 027 075e: info@aprildelights.co.ukwww.aprildelights.co.uk Cakey Wakeyt: 0115 9611277m: 07737 137944e: cakeywakey@me.comwww.cakey-wakey.co.uk

Gardner Cakest: 07854 814 059e: gardnercakes@aol.comwww.gardnercakes.co.uk

Green Kitchen Cakest: 0115 9635699e: info@greenkitchencakes.co.ukwww.greenkitchencakes.co.uk The Lincoln Cake Companyt: 01522 697679e: lincolncakecompany@btinternet.com www.thelincolncakecompany.co.uk

Yummy Little Cakest: 07890688464e: info@yummylittlecakes.co.ukwww.yummylittlecakes.co.uk

CATERING Gail Dandy Cateringt: 01636 819955m: 07973 429 777e: gail@gaildandy.co.ukwww.gaildandy.co.uk Maverick Cateringt: 01509 880236e: enquiries@maverickvenues.comwww.maverickvenues.com The Fiona Herbert Catering Company Ltdt: 01636 812434e: eventsteam@fionaherbertcatering.co.ukwww.fionaherbertcatering.co.uk

Thomas the Caterert: 01163 260529e: whatscooking@thomasthecaterer.co.uk www.thomasthecaterer.co.uk

ENTERTAINMENT

Edge Eventst: 07581395685e: info@theedge-events.comwww.theedge-events.com

Elite Wedding Djst: 0115 9789760 e: info@eliteweddingdjs.co.ukwww.eliteweddingdjs.co.uk

Just Bent: 07970 727268 e: ben@justben.co.ukwww.justben.co.uk Richie Muirt: 07966 363930e: richie@richiemuir.comwww.richiemuir.com

The Kit Mason Trioe: kitenmason@aol.comwww.kitmasontrio.com

FLORIST

Floral Decot: 07980 569808e: floraldeco@googlemail.comwww.floraldeco.co.uk Flowers on Main Streett: (0115) 937 5217e: info@flowersonmainstreet.co.ukwww.flowersonmainstreet.co.uk2B Main Street, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5ET

Michele Gledhill : Flowers & Stylingt: 07540 575499e: Michele@michelegledhill.co.ukwww.michelegledhill.co.uk

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Mrs Umbelst: 07789 986 558/07956 069 869e: sarah@mrs-umbels.co.uklucy@mrs-umbels.co.ukwww.mrs-umbels.co.uk

Tineke Floral Designst: 01335 370 700e: kerry@tinekefloraldesigns.co.ukwww.tinekefloraldesigns.co.ukThe Old Bakehouse, Main Road, Hulland Ward,Derbyshire, DE6 3EA

The Blossom Treet: 01332 864200e: bloom@theblossomtree.co.ukwww.theblossomtree.co.ukWilliams Yard, Derby Road, Melbourne, DE73 8JR

The Flower Millm: 07702669712e: enquiries@theflowermilldraycott.co.ukwww.theflowermilldraycott.co.uk

The Greeneryt: 01332 832 500e: sales@thegreenery.uk.comwww.thegreenery.uk.com1 Chapel Street, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EQ

HAIR & BEAUTY

Ali Gunn Makeup Artistt: 07736 381197e: makeupbyali@hotmail.comwww.makeupbyali.co.uk

Claire Salter – Make-up artist & hair stylistt: 07808 403392e: info@clairesaltermakeup.co.ukwww.clairesaltermakeup.co.uk

Jarah Hair & Day Spat:01332 369900e: info@jarah.co.uk www.jarah.co.uk

James White Hairt: 07870 978899e: info@jameswhitehair.co.ukwww.jameswhitehair.com Jennifer Hindmarch Hairt: 07975 951210e: jenniferhindmarch@hotmail.com

Make-up Artist Midlands by Emmat: 07866 453 670www.makeupartistmidlands.com Rochelle O’Brient: 07590 545 267e: rochelle@rochelleobrien.com www.rochelleobrien.com

The Little Vintage Beauty Parlourt: 07597 349831e: thelittlevintagebeautyparlour@gmail.comwww.littlevintagebeautyparlour.com21 Station Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AJ

Vanessa Peacock Make-Up Artist:t: 07504 982 739e: va.peacock@gmail.com www.vppromakeup.com

JEWELLERY

Rachel Helen Designst: 07789 070 298e: rachel@rachelhelendesigns.comwww.rachelhelendesigns.com

Stuart Thextont: 0115 988 1821e: jewellery@stuart-thexton.comwww.stuart-thexton.com19-21 Exchange Arcade, Nottingham, NG1 2DD

Temprellt: 01159 473472e: welcome@temprell.comwww.temprell.com14 Pelham Street, Nottingham,NG1 2EG

MARQUEES

Bond Marqueest: 01332 864128m: 07760 408215e: enquiries@bondmarquees.co.ukwww.bondmarquees.co.uk

Peaktipist: 0844 4113460 e: info@peaktipis.co.ukwww.peaktipis.co.uk

Top Marques (UK) Ltdt: 01335 330 476e: info@topmarquesuk.comwww.topmarquesuk.com

MENSWEAR

The British Tailoring Companyt: 01159 338 422e: adam@british-tailoring.comwww.british-tailoring.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Daniel Hughes Photographyt: 07969 488838e: dan@dan-hughes.co.ukwww.dan-hughes.co.uk Darren Cresswell Photographyt: 01530 413053e: info@darrencresswellphotography.co.ukwww.darrencresswellphotography.co.uk Ed Godden Photographyt: 07977 559853e: ed@edgodden.co.ukwww.edgodden.co.uk

Elen Studio Photographyt: 01332 663426m: 07919 605796e:elen.studio@gmail.comwww.elenstudiophotography.com

Emma Cleveley Photographyt: 07762 326491e: emma@emmacleveley.co.ukwww.emmacleveley.co.uk

Flix Wedding Photographyt: 07900 884449e: hello@flixphoto.co.ukwww.flixphoto.co.uk

Harvey & Harvey Photographyt: 01476 404620e: studio@harveyharveyphotography.comwww.harveyharveyphotography.com

HBA Photographyt: 01889 567344e: info@hbaphotography.comwww.hbaphotography.com

Ian Bursill Photographyt: 07881 438911e: info@bursill.comwww.bursill.com

Jakt Photographyt: 01332 669737e: hello@jaktphotography.co.ukwww.jaktphotography.co.uk Jay Glenn Photographyt: 07572 604 336e: info@jayglennphotography.com www.jayglennphotography.com

Kathryn Edwards Photographyt: 07732 222876e: hello@kathrynedwardsphotography.comwww.kathrynedwardsphotography.com

Lee Garland Photographyt: 07779 662 178e: lee@leegarlandphotography.co.ukweddings.leegarland.co.uk Liz Wan Photographyt: 07983 140580e:hello@lizwan.comwww.lizwan.com

Marcus Holdsworth Photographyt: 0115 941 341e: marcus@marcusholdsworth.co.ukwww.marcusholdsworth.co.uk

Mirror Imaging Photographyt: 07968 159465e: sarah@mirrorimaging.co.ukwww.mirrorimaging.co.uk

Oehlers Photographyt. 0115 9736598m. 07817657041e. info@oehlersphotography.co.ukwww.oehlersphotography.co.uk Pete Hendersont: 07736 299858e: info@pete-henderson.comwww.pete-henderson.com

Rachael Connerton Photographyt: 0115 9844885info@rachaelconnertonphotography.co.ukwww.rachaelconnertonphotography.co.uk

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Emma Cleveley Photo Bootht: 07762 326491e: emma@emmacleveley.co.ukwww.emmacleveley.co.uk

Vintagebooth.me07779662178e: hello@vintagebooth.mewww.vintagebooth.me

STATIONERY By Enchantingt: 07967 824 489e: louise@byenchanting.co.ukwww.byenchanting.co.uk

Figtree Invitationst: 01332 840 247e: weddings@figtreecreative.co.ukwww.figtreeinvitations.co.uk

Espouse Boutique Wedding Stationeryt: 0115 9160917e: espouseboutique@sky.comwww.espouseboutique.com Imagine Invitest: 0800 085 0585e: info@imagineinvites.co.ukwww.imagineinvites.co.uk I Love Oakt: 0115 9307307e: studio@iloveoak.co.ukwww.iloveoak.co.uk

Olive Creationst: 01159 399114e: sales@olivecreations.co.ukwww.olivecreations.co.uk

Susie Saidt: 07809 156 863e: enquiries@susiesaid.comwww.susiesaid.com

Whyte Weddings Stationeryt: 0115 9655713 / 07857 984238e: emily@whyteweddings-uk.comwww.whyteweddings-uk.com

THEMING & STYLING

Darby & Joant: 07976 409518e: karen@darbyandjoanvintage.co.ukwww.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk Dottie & Lovet: 07989 055414e: dottieandlove@outlook.comhttps://www.facebook.com/dottieandloveballoons

Executive Linent: 01332 694333e: info@executivelinen.co.ukwww.executivelinen.co.uk

Honeysuckle & Castlet: 01332 871654e:info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.ukwww.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk I Love Oakt: 0115 9307307e: studio@iloveoak.co.ukwww.iloveoak.co.uk

Michele Gledhill: Flowers & Stylingt: 07540 575499e: Michele@michelegledhill.co.ukwww.michelegledhill.co.uk

Olive Creationst: 01159 399114e: sales@olivecreations.co.ukwww.olivecreations.co.uk152 Derby Road,Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7AY

Orange Tree Weddingst:07739 881094e:melanie@orangetree.co.ukwww.orangetreeweddings.co.uk

Poppy Trading Companyt: 07989 631 776e: info@unique-vintage-rentals.co.ukwww.unique-vintage-rentals.co.uk

Premier Eventst: 0116 202 9953e: info@premier-ltd.comwww.premier-event-services.com Pumpkin Weddingst:0800 046 1027e: info@pumpkinweddings.co.ukwww.pumpkinweddings.co.uk

Tickety Boo Eventst: 07780 935551e:hello@ticketybooevents.co.ukwww.ticketybooevents.co.uk

The Wedding Tree Companyt: 07791 323 525e: info@theweddingtree.co.ukwww.theweddingtree.co.uk

What Katy Doest - 07886 015558e - kate@whatkatydoes.comwww.whatkatydoes.com

TRANSPORT

CW Campers Vanst: 07967 027 075e: info@cwcampervans.co.ukwww.cwcampervans.co.uk

Dennisson Classic Carst: 0115 9550129e: info@dennissonclassics.co.ukwww.dennissonclassics.co.uk

I Do Wedding Carst: 0115 9611277m: 07737 137944e: info@idoweddingcars.orgwww.idoweddingcars.org

VENUES

Amalfi Whitet: 01332 694 890e: hello@amalfiwhite.comwww.amalfiwhite.com 50 Derby RoadMelbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8FE Alrewas Hayest: 01283 791 625e: info@alrewashayes.com http://alrewashayes.com/Alrewas Hayes, Alrewas, Burton on Trent, DE13 7DL

Bawdon Lodge Farmt:07795 611110e: lynn@bawdonlodgefarm.co.ukCharley Rd, Nanpantan,Loughborough, LE12 9XJ

Calke Abbeyt: 01332 871654e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.ukwww.honeysuckleandcastle.co.ukCalke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7LE

Cockliffe Houset: 0115 968 0179e: enquiries@cch-hotel.co.ukwww.cch-hotel.co.ukBurntstump Country Park, Burntstump Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PQ

East Bridgford Hillt: 01949 20232e: eastbridgfordhill@gmail.comwww.eastbridgfordhill.com4 Kirk Hill, East Bridgford,Nottingham, NG13 8PE Gainsborough Hallt: 01332 871654e: goh@honeysuckleandcastle.co.ukwww.gainsboroughweddings.co.ukParnell St, Gainsborough,Lincolnshire, DN21 2NB Hoarcross Hallt: 01283 575671e: info@hoarcross.co.ukwww.hoarcross.co.uk Maker Ln, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8QS

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTINUED

Red Square Photographyt: 01335 360103e: info@redsquaregallery.co.ukwww.redsquare-photography.co.ukStudio 1b, Ednaston Home Farm,Brailsford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire,DE6 3AY

Stuart Wood Photographyt: 07831359379e: stuart@stuart-wood.comwww.stuartwoodweddings.com

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Hartst: 0115 988 1900e: info@hartsnottingham.co.ukwww.hartsnottingham.co.uk

Hodsock Prioryt: 01909 591 204www.hodsockpriory.comHodsock Priory, Blyth, Nr Worksop,Notts, S81 0TY

Holme Pierrepont Hallt: 0115 933 2371e: rplb@holmepierreponthall.comwww.holmepierreponthall.comHolme Pierrepont Hall, Holme Pierrepont,Nottinghamshire, NG12 2LD

Kedleston Hallt: 01332 871654e: info@honeysuckleandcastle.co.ukwww.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk/wedding-venues Kedleston Hall, Derby DE22 5JH

Kegworth Houset: 01509 672575e: info@kegworthhouse.co.ukwww.kegworthhouse.co.uk

Kelham Houset : 01636 705266e enquiries@kelhamhouse.co.ukwww.kelhamhouse.co.ukKelham House, Main Street, Kelham,Newark, Nottingham, NG23 5QP Makeney Hallt: 0844 600 8703 / 01332 842777e: reception.makeneyl@akkeronhotels.comwww.akkeronhotels.comMakeney, Milford, Belper, Derbyshire,DE56 ORS My Country Housest: 01629 734414e: hello@mycountryhouses.co.uk www.mycountryhouses.co.uk Peak Edge Hotelt: 01246 566142e: weddings@peakedgehotel.co.ukwww.peakedgehotel.co.ukDarley Road, Stonedge, Near Chesterfield,Derbyshire, S45 0LW

Tom Browns Restaurantt: 01159663642e: manager@tombrowns.co.ukwww.tombrowns.co.ukTrentside, Nottingham, Gunthorpe,Nottingham NG14 7FB

The Carriage Hallt: 0115 9375300www.thecarriagehall.co.ukThe Carriage Hall, Station Road,Plumtree, Nottingham, NG12 5NA

The Priest House Hotelt: 0845 072 7502e: thepriesthouse@handpicked.co.ukwww.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/priest-houseKings Mills, Castle Donington,Derby, DE74 2RR

The Riverbank Nottinghamt: 0115 986 7960e: events@riverbanknotts.co.ukwww.riverbanknotts.co.ukTrent Bridge, Nottingham,NG2 2GS The Walled Garden at Beeston Fieldst: 0115 925 7062e: info@beestonfields.co.ukwww.beestonfields.co.ukOld Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston,Nottingham,NG9 3DD The Nottinghamshiret: 0115 933 3344e: events@thenottinghamshire.comwww.thenottinghamshire.com The Nottinghamshire, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3HB

Thrumpton Hallt: 07796 956556e: enquiries@thrumptonhall.comwww.thrumptonhall.comThrumpton,NottinghamshireNG11 0AX

WEDDING GIFT LIST

John Lewist: 0115 9418282e: giftlist_nottingham@johnlewis.co.ukwww.johnlewis.com

notonthehighstreetweddings@notonthehighstreet.comwww.notonthehighstreet.com ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Elite Candy Cart Companyt: 0115 978 9760e: info@elitecandycartcompany.co.ukwww.elitecandycartcompany.co.uk My Country Housest: 01629 734414e: hello@mycountryhouses.co.uk www.mycountryhouses.co.uk

Olive Creationst: 01159 399114e: sales@olivecreations.co.ukwww.olivecreations.co.uk152 Derby Road, Stapleford,Nottinghamshire,NG9 7AY

Premier Eventst: 0116 202 9953e: info@premier-ltd.comwww.premier-event-services.com

Tinkers Bellst: 07921 395 696e: info@tinkersbells.co.ukwww.tinkersbells.co.uk

Clementine the Cream Tea Caravant: 0115 9635699e: hello@creamteacaravan.co.ukwww.creamteacaravan.co.uk

Eliza Vintage Glamping & Event Hiree: elizavintageglamping@mail.com www.elizavintage.co.uk

Would you like to appear in our directory for the next issue? Get in touch for more information.

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