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Valentine’s Day, a day where we choose to lavish our sole attention on the person we love and cherish, what a magical time it is. A day set a side just for love. Where we will buy gifts to adorn them with, celebrating the love that you share through the act of gifts, whether they are soft teddy bears, luscious chocolates, decadent wine and delicious meals, or to take advantage and use the magic of love to set the scene for a romantic proposal.
But as we sit and take in the love of
each other, may we never forget the
love that has been before us. That
is why we at Miss to Mrs Mag HQ we
would like to reflect on the ‘History or
Valentine’s Day ’. Through every kiss,
hug and cupid’s song let ’s look back
together!
The root of Valentines history is
surrounded in mystery, but this one
possible story made me think.
Valentine’s Day dates back as far
as the 5th century; but its popularity
would grow in the 17th century with
the act of sending gifts within the
month of February. The wars during
this time would find soldiers sending
handmade cards and penning
love notes to their lovers; which is a
beautiful thought when we consider
the stark contrast of war and love
which seem to be so entwined.
What Love always shows us, is that
it will always find away, no matter
the difficulties, time or place. We will
always find ways to celebrate the
love we share. Valentine’s Day, is a
day we can all share and put aside
any worries or stresses we may feel,
but most of all it shows us what we
should be focusing on which is that
we need to show each other lots of
love.
So let us share this love by helping
you with your big day… let your
stresses be set aside and look
through our wonderful exhibitors to
see what they have to share on this of
the month of love.
From cupids arrow we have
photographers, wedding planners,
bouquets, florists, invites, wishing
wells, favours, wedding cars. Then
we have romantic receptions, with
beautiful venues, to the Look of
Love with talented makeup and hair
stylists to create you a fabulous look
for your dream day. From there we
move to the younger ones of your
day, with accessories and dresses
to brighten their look. The heart of
jewellery narrows your search for the
touch of bling and bespoke items to
add that special touch to your day,
finishing with sweets for my sweets. This
month’s magazine is filled with lots of
wonderful touches to help your day
run smoothly.
“St Valentines was also known as a priest called Valentinus. An apparently martyred priest due to
his conviction of young lovers, and marrying them despite the decree set by the Emperor Claudius II, whom had ruled that single men
made better soldiers than married men with families. He therefore decreed that no soldiers could marry. However St. Valentine
felt the injustice and married the lovers in secret. This is just one of the stories surrounding this
mystery. If it’s true.. I feel it’s even more of a reason to celebrate the love we feel for those around us”.
Handmade Valantine Card
Valantines Day
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We would like to add a personal note of congratulations to Shaun Wright & Claire Burell on their recent engagement.
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Hello, I am Lisa Bibby-
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stationery requirements.
On my website you’ll find
many examples of my
work, each individually
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personalities, tastes and
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exceptional expert advice and friendly customer service. Inspired to make your dreams a reality,
making timeless keepsakes for any special occasion. Everything is irresistibly handmade providing
bespoke stationery created just for you.
“Its important to me that I reflect the personality and style of each couple as they are all so unique”.
Kardelicious like to start every client with a blank sheet of paper, together with your involvement they
can create that incredible visual collage which will make your day a reality. From designing save the
date cards, wedding and civil ceremony invitations to order of service as well as table plans, table
numbers/names, guest books., post boxes, wedding favours and much, much more…
“I catering for the specific demands and budget of each individual customer”.
Why not browse the works presented in the galleries, produced for the many couples who have
chosen the service. www.kardelicious.co.uk Browsing through the photos, will help guide you towards
the perfect style just for you. Lisa Bibby-Larsen, the heart behind Kardelicious gives us her inside
expert advice on stress-free stationery planning.
“Brides-to-be, opt for planning your stationery a year in advance (where possible), so once the venue is booked and basic plans are in place, its time to start planning stationery. Within 6-7 months before the wedding you want to be sending out your invites, giving your family and friends plenty of time to reply. Once guests are approved you can breathe easy knowing that your wedding is
going to plan, this way you can focus on the little things at hand”.
Good luck with your planning!
Lisa XxLisa Bibby-Larsen
Designer and Owner of Kardelicious
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This month, we thought we would spread a bit
of love. So, here we are giving you a taste of
romance along with a host of wonderful suppliers
within your region.
With Valentines Day looming, now is the prefect
time to be inspired.
This issue we’ve been scouring the regions for sup-
plements of inspiring items for you to pore over.
And then, of course, there’s our gorgeous front cov-
er, kardelicious page 3, who kindly reminds us the
importance’s of having the right wedding stationary.
As anyone who has started planning their wedding
knows, all of your choices from reception to the
style of your gown, comes from tiny specks of ideas,
the best way to be inspired is to touch, feel and
experience the real thing, see page 5 to find local
fayres in your area.
At Miss to Mrs, nobody inspires us more than real
brides that’s why we are happy to announce our
proposal of the year competition.
Enjoy reading,
Lots of love from the MissToMrs Team Xx
Follow us on Twitter @misstomrsmag
www.facebook.com/Misstomrsmag
Proposal of the year competition
So you want to win £500 cash towards your
big day? To enter please tell us how he or she
popped the question.
Get in touch by emailing Director Katherine Benson
Good Luck!
Contents
Features GeneralsCupids Arrow
Romantic Reception
The Look of Love
Foxy Feb
I heart Jewellery
Sweets for my Sweet
Network & Promotional shoots
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Kardelicious
John Lewis
Black krystal
Di Macdonald Makeup
Paul Statton Photography
Andy li Photography
John Lewis
Janice Hull
asfordby artframing services
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The wedding
fairy
Company Director Katherine BensonTel 07428125417
I just love an intimate space for a winter wedding, or of
course a night of valentine’s romance! Retreat to the
Country, be at one with nature and soak up
some truly gorgeous surrounds with the one you love.
And when we talk about creating a romantic setting,
the drama as ever, is all in the detail. Beyond the
space itself, think about how you can make
the event special and personalise to reflect your life
and loves as a couple. The menu for example is a
great place to start when it comes to going bespoke
or setting a theme for the event itself. Start with what is
going onto your plate and work outwards! Surprise your
partner by presenting their fav 3 courses and use as
an inspiration point for the rest of the celebrations…
interiors, entertainment and even your outfits. What’s
that saying, the more you put in the more you will get
out – never a truer word spoken when it comes to event
planning!
Company Director Jacqui Torgut
Tel – [email protected]
Lead Photographer | designerMichelle Howard
Feature Writer Siobhan Kenny
Feature Writer Claudia Burns
Abdula - Marketing
‘Author of Big Day Breakdown’ www.theweddingfairy.tv
60 Second
Interview with George Watts
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Love You Toast Stamp £3, Heart Egg Shape £4,
Gingerbread Lips £3, Ceramic Heart Tea lights,
set of 7 £7, Heart Table Scatters £5, Heart Toast
Cutter £4, Chocolate Love Bears £3
Lec ies te r
WOW..!! Valentines has hit! John Lewis in Leicester is certainly no holding back on
some truly lovely gifts. Whether you want a personalised champagne bottle (£25) chocolate hearts or love candles to set the mood, you can be sure that you will have the right ingredients to spend a night with the one you love. While the mood is right, why not give a gift of love with the Chloe Roses de Chloé Eau de Toilette (50ml £52, 75ml £64). No matter how you choose to celebrate your valentine’s day you can be sure that John Lewis have made sure that nothing will go amiss, with their vast array of choice and design for such a special day.
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Finishing touches can be what brings your wedding to
life and are a great way to tie in your particular theme
elegantly and subtly. For a fun favour, leave handwritten
messages or love notes if you will in glass bottles at each
place setting. This is a great way to incorporate valentines
into your reception and will be sure to leave your guests with
a smile on their face. You could leave a note saying “We’re
in love...with you! Thank you for coming” or something along
those lines as it just adds a bit of cuteness and perhaps
displays your personality.
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Roses on valentine’s Day is a given and a sprinkling of
red roses everywhere is a beautiful touch however other
blooms can be just as romantic and stylish. Lilies, Amaryllis
and even Orchids offer a dramatic yet romantic display
or if you want non-floral elements, tr y adding feathers or
crystals to your centrepieces.
You could look for inspiration from your own love story
or take your decor cues from your favourite holiday
destination like Paris- it ’s all about being creative and
adding sentiments which are memorable. You could also
add some mood lighting such as having a candle-lit dinner
nothing says romance quite like that!
Candelabras or splashes of soft light are another option
and will make your space inviting and will look spectacular
in photographs. If you’re thinking about entertainment, why
not look into getting a magician to entertain your guests.
Whilst it is not typically ‘ valentine’ it is fun and will keep
your guests occupied and don’t forget the queen of hearts
card, that ’s valentines enough! Hiring a singer is obviously
a popular choice of entertainment and love songs are the
only thing to be played on Valentine’s Day so it ’s a perfect
way to tie in your theme.
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Every woman wants something pretty and personal that
they can treasure for a life-time - Flower Button Bouquet
gives you all that and much more.
Do you find yourself obsessively searching the internet for
extra special touches for your reception, or gifts for your
guests, or maybe you’re looking for wedding essentials like
headpieces and bouquets.
Sandy, the founder and designer of Flower Button
Bouquets, uses up-cycled materials to create each of her
exquisite, bespoke items and after you look through this
collection, it will not be long before you are receiving a
very special package in the mail..
Here at Miss To Mrs Magazine we have fallen in love
with Flower Button Bouquets 1950’s compacts, victorian
headpieces and flower bouquets, all
perfect for a bride-to-be and her bridal party.
Flower Button Bouquets are based in Staffordshire, but
can deliver to anywhere in the UK. For more information
or to arrange a consultation, contact 07958728235 or
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Discover and indulge in provocative potions and
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Sandy Bay London deliver elegance and excellence
in design. Decorate your venue with the sophisticated
range of candle collections and diffusers. Start as
you mean to go on by treating your loved ones to
something special.
Mantled in clear, gloss white and black glass
you can choose something that fits both
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Offering the best hospitality
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We are the best there is, when it comes to providing a parties service, having the hunkiest staff on
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Romant ic Reception
All brides-to-be know how crucial choosing the right
venue is- but how about choosing somewhere which
fits in with a Valentine’s Day theme? Well fear no more
as we have all the hot picks for the perfect place to
marry, ranging from castles to hotels. Everybody knows
Valentine ’s Day is filled with flowers, love hearts and
chocolate so what a perfect theme to incorporate into
a wedding to give it that extra oomph.
Hotels are a wonderful place to get married; perhaps
one with sprawling grounds or one which has charming
Shooter Hill Hall Hotel Shrewsbury
character, for example Penny Hill Park in Bagshot, Surrey. They are
often more than willing to incorporate a theme into the design of
the wedding which will leave the bride stress free (or slightly less
stressed shall we say). For something even more romantic, how about
looking into castles which accommodate a wedding- this will really
scream love and romance to your guests. An example is Highclere
castle which is within easy reach of London and boasts beautiful
buffets and state rooms for your guests and more importantly can
be filled with love hearts galore if you so wish. Obviously churches
are the traditional place to marry and while they cannot be overly
decorated with items to display your theme, sometimes tradition can
be just the key to lock in extra romance into your day- and isn’t that
what Valentine’s is all about, extra romance for one day a year?
With careful searching and consideration, each of these options
could be the perfect venue to host your valentines wedding and if
you choose to marry in a church, hold the reception in a hotel for
example and work closely with the designers to design your perfect
day.
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The Look of Love
February is the time of year for romance, and… reinvention!
Gone are the darkest nights and now is the perfect time to
inject some colour into your life, to take you into the spring!
Whether you are changing your hair colour to add some
warmer tones, an instant way to update your look and give
your pout some clout, with a gorgeous red lipstick!
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching girls, and to make sure
your lips are pucker perfect here are my insider tips:
Buff your lips using a thick layer of Vaseline, then rub gently
with a warm damp flannel to gently remove dry skin. A fab
pearled moisturizing and healing treatment is Eve Lom ‘Kiss
Mix ’ – this is great used alone, under lipstick, or over the top
to add extra sheen.
It ’s a good idea to use a lip liner when reaching for the red
as it ’s very easy to make mistakes! Always choose a colour
slightly lighter and duller than you’re lippy so they don’t
compete. My all-time favorites are Lancôme, Chanel, and
Body Shop. Reds are available in such an incredible array of
shades; here are my suggestions so you can experience the
feeling of classic glamour this February:
Estee Lauder Signature Lipstick in ‘Apricot Sun’ is an unusual
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tentatively! It ’s very moisturizing, and
has a sweet shine to it.
Chanel ‘Fire’ is the classic bright red.
This suits anyone brave enough to
wear it!
Dior Rouge ‘Mysterious Mauve’ is my
own personal choice; it feels like velvet
and smells and looks sophisticated –
fabulous on brunettes with pale skin,
and black skin with its deep pinky hue.
No.7 High Shine Lip Crayon in ‘Statement ’ is a great way to
wear a ‘daytime’ shade of red – its sheerness only suggests
the strength of colour, although this can be successfully
revved up with a lip liner for nighttime. If your chosen colour
feels too strong at first, blot and then dab with lip balm to
dilute it slightly..
Be your very own silver screen siren this month and maybe
cupid will shoot an arrow in your direction!
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I heart Jewellery
Every woman knows diamonds are a girl ’s best friend and a
wedding is the perfect occasion to give and receive some
gorgeous pieces of jewelry. It is a tradition for brides to
give a little something to their bridesmaids so let ’s explore
some options. Necklaces are a thoughtful gift and can
often be packaged with sweet messages from the bride
inside the box- the necklaces can again fit into your theme,
for example they could be little love hearts or a lock and
key design to remind your bridesmaids of your day. Earrings
are also another popular option- when I was bridesmaid
a few years ago I received a box of 6 differing diamond
shaped earrings from Next which were divine and I still
wear them to this day! They do not have to be expensive
by any means- many jewelers and retailers offer beautiful
pieces for a reasonable price and often have specialized
pieces especially for bridesmaids etc. so they will aid you in
finding the perfect present. Even little bracelets or promise
rings are ideal and often, you can find multiple gifts in one
present, for example a set of earrings and a necklace might
be included. Moving on to presents for the bride- the most
important part! Sentimental pieces are thoughtful presents
and if any of you grooms are reading, try to incorporate
her favorite stone in a necklace for example or a necklace
which can be engraved on the back with a small personal
message- again these do not have to break the bank.
Charms for a bracelet are also a nice idea; a valentines
charm would be appropriate to reflect the theme of the
day or something pearl, which is a traditional bridal gift-
anything that oozes romance will be a winner. Furthermore,
presents can also be given to your wedding guests. For
the women, personalized champagne glasses are a nice
option and as you would order then in bulk, the price will
often be cheaper. Some companies even offer ‘Mr. and
Mrs.’ gift bag sets which can be given to both men and
women and you can choose what you would like to be
included to match your personal taste and your wedding
theme. For the men, cufflinks are popular choices and these
can also be engraved or added to your gift bag set. Even
little heart trinket boxes or a compact mirror for the girls are
Perfect Weddings
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a lovely gift idea and always come in handy! There
are many options and choosing a personalized gift
bag for your guests is one way to make your life a little
easier whilst still adding a touch of class as well as
excitement for your wedding party.
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Young Ones
Children are the most delightful addition to any
wedding celebration.
They are known to steal the show with their
adorable little antics. It ’s important to include
the little ones by giving them a special task for
them to do. Successfully including children in the
ceremony takes a bit of extra planning. Children
may need to be sure of their roles within the
wedding, but be sure to make it more fun than a
task. Involving them in discussions and personally
inviting them to take part gives the youngsters a
level of responsibility and hopefully they will be
more willing to perform on the day.
Little ones love to play dress up, so taking them
shopping for beautiful dresses or a grown-up-suit,
can be a very special and memorable for time
them, and most of all an adventure they can join
with you!. Do bare in mind, that once you have
included these little angels, your day becomes
secondary (in their mind) it ’s their special day!
If you already have children prior to your big
day, establishing them as part of your marriage
union, is an integral part of the equation, it simply
establishes how their important their role is in your
new life together.
IMAGERY FROM TISSUEBLOSSOMS.CO.UK
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Sweets For My Sweet
Sweets for my SweetChocolate, love heart sweets and all things sugary
should be the only thing consumed on Valentine’s Day
in my opinion! This brings me on to everything sweet
for your wedding. Sweet carts are a popular choice
to add a pop of colour and fun for your guests and I
think they are a perfect addition for a Valentine’s Day
wedding. Companies can offer a wide choice of sweets
for you to pick from and they even offer sweet trees,
personalized sweeties bags and labels as well as items
such as lollipops or marshmallows to match your theme.
Complete heaven in our opinion!!
Personalized bunting can also be added so why not
ask for a love heart bunting to frame your cart? The cart
itself can also be decorated to your liking and finishing
touches such as Mr. and Mrs. Signs can be added
to finish off the look perfectly. Second on the food
agenda is cake. This is obviously a crucial food item
for a wedding and is a great way to add a touch of
valentine. Use a valentine’s cake topper on the top of
your cake, or have little cupcakes decorated with love
hearts on the icing, or love heart sweets on top which
read ‘Be Mine’! We all know the little messages on those
sugary delights, don’t we?
Ice-cream is also a good dessert choice for a wedding
as it is refreshing and light enough so you can show
off your dance moves later in the evening. Why not go
for sorbets or a mixture of ice-cream flavors such as
strawberry and chocolate
Ice-cream wafers could also be designed with your
food caterers to add some valentines sparkle. The list is
endless but sweet treats for your wedding are a great
way to be creative and wow your wedding party.
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I have been designing and creating cakes for 23
years now, and I love every minute! From birthday
cakes to beautiful, elaborate and bespoke wedding
cakes! Please feel free to browse through my designs!
on my website . www.janicehull.com
WEDDING CAKES.....
Although traditionaly, wedding cakes are made with
rich dark fruit cakes, nowadays, brides are opting for
various different flavoured tiers, such as vanilla sponge,
rich chocolate, lemon or carrot cake, Why not have
one tier of each ! The design of wedding your cake,
is up to you too, whether you prefer a classic look, or
something a little different, such as a themed , quirky or
contemporary design, I’m sure I can help you have the
wedding cake of your dreams!
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07855618247
Web: www.janicehull.com
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At the beginning of June we had come
to know our Designer and resident
photographer Michelle Howard from Em
Arts & Vintage Photography (www.em-
wedding-portrait-photography.co.uk) .
Through many discussions on how to
inspire our brides we had come to the
conclusion that developing promotional
shoots, with set themes, that would also
support the needs of our clients; that
promotional shoots would be of great
advantage to us all. What we felt
would be the greatest of benefits to our
brides is that we could see the quality
and service of businesses first hand.
We could therefore recommend to you
business that we truly believe in. But not
only that we could prove this through
photographs.
Our first promotional shoot, was held
in the height of summer. It was a hot
day, and with only a small group of
us. We were able to produce some
amazing work to showcase. Despite the
dehydration and heat attacking us...
We were very proud to showcase what
we as a mag had to offer your lovely
brides. So here is a snapshot from our
promotional shoots, and what we have
planned for our up can coming shoot
this spring.
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With businesses such as Fusion Flowers, Felt truly Fabulous, Glorious Tiaras, Cakes for any occasion and
Soar Valley bridal and groom wear to name just a few of those that helped make the day a success. We
were then able to consider the Fair y-tale themed shoot that was to be held in November.
Shout out For our Next Creative Promotional SkillsWhat are your skills?? Are you a bride looking for fun with your bridesmaids.? then read on......
As we move ever closer to spring we have begun the preparations for our next upcoming shoot… which will be
centred around the alternative wedding scene, which is becoming ever more fashionable within the wedding
industry, and this is a movement called ‘Steampunk’.
Steampunk… is a fashion movement which replicates the Victorian era, with twists of futuristic elements. If I were
to say Jules Verne’s Time Machine… yes that ’s it you have it!! If you google Steampunk Weddings.. you will see
what I mean!
So we now offer a call out to any business, brides that would like to be involved.. Yes Brides you too!
We would like you to have a makeover, be styled for a professional shoot.. How about your bridesmaids, ushers,
groom.. you name it we will style them???
A great way to do something completely different prior to your big day, come and join in on the fun!!
If you think this is something for you, then please get in touch!
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The Old Rectory Hotel “Your Per fect Wedding Venue”
Wonderfully private and set in the middle of wooded gardens, The Old Rectory caters
for all your requirements so that you can relax and enjoy your day.
Licensed for all civil ceremonies
Exclusive Use
Stunning Historic Building
Individual Character Bedrooms
Personal Attention and Planning from the Owner
Glorious Private Gardens
Excellent Cuisine
Ipsley Lane, Ipsley, Redditch, B98 0APTel 01527 523000 Email [email protected]
www.theoldrectory-hotel.co.uk