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Our wonderful contributors:Well, Autumn has well and truly arrived, the sandals and sunglasses have been neatly stored away and replaced with black tights and scarves. September has seen some fabulous sun soaked days with crisp mornings and bright blue skies, perfect wedding weather. If you’re one of our winter brides with your big day looming, we hope you have the most perfect day. And if you’re relatively new to the whole wedding scene, welcome! We hope to be able to provide you with a regular dose of inspiration, all based in and around the East Midlands and always with a pinch of glamour and a huge dollop of style. And this edition is no different with some great supplier interviews (see our chat with Thomas the Caterer on page 34), gorgeous real weddings (see our English country garden fete on page 6) and ideas to help make your day stand out (see drinks with wedding of my dreams on page 16). If that’s not enough, our website is inundated with blogs and social updates so be sure to visit savethedatemagazine.co.uk where you can indulge your love of all things wedding that little bit more... The next edition will be out in January 2016! Until then, Lydia x Save 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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Welcome to the wedding of

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We got married at St Michael’s church in Linby. We chose Cockcliffe house hotel for our reception venue, it was

perfect for us and we fell in love with it as soon as we went to visit. It is set in the countryside, has beautiful lawns and a pretty French style country house that dates back to the 17th century. We opted for a marquee on the lawn to create an English tea party theme; Buster Marquees provided the marquee and provided a friendly and professional service. We had exclusive use of the hotel, its 11 rooms and the grounds for the day which meant our families could stay over and we had the whole place to ourselves. The staff at Cockcliffe were so fantastic and went the extra mile to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves; we received so many compliments from our guests who thoroughly enjoyed their meals and commented on how friendly and accommodating the staff were.

My dress is by Maggie Sottero, it has a silk slip and then an overlay which is embellished with Swavorski crystals, I loved it because it had a 1920s vibe to it and I felt so elegant in it. Finding the bridesmaid dresses was a much more difficult task as I had 8 of them and a flower girl. Luckily for me the bridesmaids were happy to assist and took matters in to their own hands, they found some beautiful lilac/grey dresses from Coast and Debut at Debenhams, we had 4 dresses and two girls in each style. Tim and the groomsmen wore DKNY suits paired with a floral tie.

We wanted our wedding to be relaxed and fun for all our guests, we made sure there was plenty of food, drink and entertainment. We had a loose theme of English tea party, the marquee was decorated with bunting and we had lawn games set up including a coconut shy and badminton court, these provided lots of entertainment. We had a band called Mellow Rebellion play in

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the evening, they were so much fun and managed to get most of our guests up on the dance floor, we also had one of our guests up singing with the band towards the end of the night! We had a photobooth in the evening and I would highly recommend this, looking back at the photos has given us hours of entertainment. Emma Cleveley provided ours; they had so many props and made it so much fun. We wanted to make the wedding as personal as possible and did this by roping in friends and family to support where they could. My mum is an amazing baker so I asked her to bake our cake which was a naked cake decorated with fruit and flowers. My mum also filled favour boxes with mini sweet treats including fudge, tiffin, flapjack and shortbread biscuits.

Flowers were done by Helen and her team at Helen’s flowers in Grantham. Helen had so many ideas and I loved her suggestion of

decorated jars on a wooden block for the table centrepieces. Helen also decorated the venue for us with some quirky props, plants and huge milk urns filled with flowers, she understood exactly what we wanted and made the venue look stunning, I can’t thank her enough.

Our photographer was Sarah from Mirror Imaging who was friendly and reassuring throughout the whole process. My hair was by the very talented Amy Lee from Dillon and Lee Hairdressers and the car we used was a vintage Triumph Vitesse that belongs to our neighbours!

Asking friends and family to get stuck in can save you a fortune but it also makes the day feel so special and people really want to help out where they can. Involving our family and friends at every step made the day a celebration of not just the two of us but all the important people in our lives who were there to wish us the best for our lives together.”

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Offering all the style and feel of a country wedding but with the convenience of being less than 6 miles from the centre of the city, The Nottinghamshire is in an idyllic

setting for the perfect wedding, set in over 340 acres of rolling countryside and manicured grounds.

The vintage chic Summer wedding of Eli & Liam used many of Save the Date’s favourite suppliers to create a uniquely personal day themed on the couples love of our capital

- complete with a white London taxi for the Bride and a hand drawn table plan by Mad Philomena based upon the city’s famous landmarks.

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Eli, the bride had the most perfect day and here’s what she had to say about her experience of The Nottinghamshire;

“Firstly – Claire! She is amazing! She is so organised, professional, calm, friendly, helpful and a real delight. She is an absolute asset to your venue and brilliant at her job! Claire made our wedding day special and I really can’t thank her enough. Everything from start to finish was fantastic. The venue and grounds were in pristine condition with the flowers blooming and the new lake is stunning. The facility was so clean and tidy. Alex came along to help on the day – she is lovely! Very efficient and cool as a cucumber!

The amount of people who commented on the food was unreal. Every plate was hot, the service was brilliant and the food was to die for! The canapés were beautiful and evening buffet went down a treat. Massive thank you to the chef!! And a massive thank you to

0115 933 3344 www.nottinghamweddingvenue.com The Nottinghamshire, Main Road, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3HB

the brilliant staff who worked so hard getting everything out on time and making it look so effortless! Each member of staff was a delight and nothing was too much effort. I have been told we drank the place dry of Vodka – this doesn’t surprise me!

When I say everything was fantastic – I really mean it. We are both so overwhelmed with the whole day and I couldn’t have imagined it to be more perfect.”

If you’re on the hunt for your wedding venue, why not arrange a viewing with the lovely team at the Nottinghamshire:

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Have you thought about adding a personal touch to your drinks reception? There are some lovely ways to do this,

whether you choose to serve signature drinks, serve the drinks in fun glasses or set up an entire drink station.

Signature drinksIf you and your other half have signature drinks you always order why not treat your guests to these on your wedding day for a personal touch. It’s a lovely idea to display a sign at the bar showing which drinks are on offer.

Present your drinks in fun waysThink about the glasses you want to use to serve your drinks, you could choose kilner jars, bottles, martini glasses or whatever you fancy. Adding straws in your colours can be a lovely touch and how about a sprig of lavender for extra detailing. For an additional detail you could label empty glasses with each guests name and write their table number on the label too so it would double up as an escort card.

Set up a complete drink stationFor a statement feature at your venue you could set up an entire drinks station. This could include fruit punch as well as cocktails in drinks dispensers for guests to help themselves. You can style this area to fit in with your overall wedding style.

For winter weddingsIn winter a refreshing cocktail may not be what your guests need, perhaps treat them to drinks at a different time of day depending on your wedding day schedule. Warm guests up after being outside with a hot chocolate bar, or perhaps serve Baileys after dinner.

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Space at your venue to set up a drink station

Decide on your signature drinks / cocktails

Table or vintage chest to display your drinks

A menu to write the names of your drinks

Table cloths (hessian/ lace /colourful material) to drape over the table

Drinks dispensers for each of your drinks

Scoop to help guests scoop in some ice. Fresh fruit to add to

cocktails if necessary

Glasses to drink from – bottles / mason jars / martini glasses

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Hidden behind a country house on an old Englishestate is a charmingly restored Victorian walled garden.

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

contemporary design make The Walled Gardena truly exceptional venue.

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Here, we chat to Laura to find out more about her cake emporium, Green Kitchen Cakes and of course, the beautiful Clementine!

How would you sum up your business in one sentence?Personal, friendly service, unique and stylish cake designs and cakes that taste as good as they look!

What style are your cakes?I create bespoke cakes for all my couples, so they can really personalise their cake to their day. My favourite style is a more vintage, rustic look, but I have produced cakes of all different styles, sizes and types to suit different tastes.

What do you love most about your job?Weddings are all so personal and unique. Each couple has their own idea of what they want their cake to look like and I love being able to bring those ideas to life.

Tell us about Clementine!Clementine is a beautiful, fully restored vintage caravan, available to hire for weddings and events. She is the perfect addition to your drinks reception as who doesn’t love a cream tea?!

She can be hired by herself as a creative backdrop for photos or the full works where we would serve tea and scones (with proper clotted cream!) to all your guests. A great way to keep your guests entertained while you’re having some wedding photos taken. She’s also completely solar powered which means we can bring her to any type of venue!

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Darren and Sophie’s wedding was totally unique and personal to them – something we love at Save the Date. Here Sophie

tells us all about it;

Our ceremony took place on 6th June 2015 at Consall Station on the Churnet Valley Railway. Darren & our guests arrived by Steam Train and I arrived on my family’s old working boat, Sweden, captained in by my dad. We stood on the step of the waiting room whilst all our guests sat outside in the sunshine. We kept the ceremony short & sweet and enjoyed drinks on the platform & surrounding lawns outside of the Tipis afterwards. We were looking for something a little different and with some character. Tipi’s have such a lovely atmosphere and warmth and we knew it was for us. Peaktipis were brilliant from start to finish, professional, friendly and just generally fabulous people who were genuinely enthusiastic about our wedding.

My dress was from Alison Evans Bridal Wear in Swadlincote. Due to the nature of our wedding day (on & off boats & trains etc), I didn’t want anything with too long a train or too full. My hair was done by Megan from Sashair in Derby, who did a great job and despite me having very wayward flyaway hair it stayed in all day - even through a breezy boat trip! My make-up was done my Amy of Love Beauty in Stone. Our flowers were provided by The Topiary Tree in Stoke and as soon as I met Rose I knew she would do a great job. I wanted natural, seasonal flowers which looked like they could have been

picked from the garden. We made our save the dates ourselves and Mad Philomena created our invites, they were so different and unique to us. As we were both arriving in such different ways it would have been impossible for one photographer to capture it all. So we had 2 -Rebekah Fuller & Jess Rigley, both creating some amazing memories.

My mum made our cake - chocolate sponge on the bottom with a white chocolate layer, surrounded by chocolate fingers and covered in fresh raspberries. We had champagne & nibbles on the afternoon train ride and our main caterers were Two Counties Hog Roasts, who provided delicious vegetarian paella as well as the hog. Everyone commented that they had never had such good roast pork cobs, although their best customer was Spike our dog who thoroughly enjoyed it! We opted for a DJ and chose SubSounds who were amazing! Our first dance was How Long Will I Love You by Ellie Golding and the music all night was just what we were looking for. Everything about our wedding was personal to us, and we were not dictated by anyone’s ‘usual’ itinerary or preferences. The fact that my dad was able to bring me to the ceremony on the boat, and that the canal/train connection was made was particularly special. Our dog was able to be there for the whole day too which made the day complete!”

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Based in the heart of the Georgian town of Melbourne in Derbyshire, Rococo Weddings are a bridal boutique with

true charm and style. With a selection of high end designers including Pronovias, Jim Hjelm, Nicola Anne, Dessy and Peter Posh Menswear, they are able to offer a wide range of designs and styles to suit the many varied tastes and budgets of their discerning brides.

Owner of the boutique Sarah and her team work together to create a warm and inviting environment to help brides to be feel immediately calm and relaxed. “It’s a pleasure working with our lovely brides and we love meeting each and every woman who walks through the door to discuss their big day and help them to choose their perfect wedding dress”.

At Rococo Weddings, you will find beautiful, elegant wedding dresses sat alongside stylish bridesmaid dresses from well known designer,

Dessy. The large selection of bridesmaid dresses include Alfred Sung, Dessy, Lela Rose and their most recent designer Jenny Yoo. Not to mention their menswear collection; “We are the new kids on the block with menswear, we have a full selection of men’s formal hire, from slim fit mohair lounge suits to the full top hat and tails. We are also offering pocket squares and cravats in made to order in Liberty prints. Plus, our newest addition to the Rococo brand is decor; we are a registered stockist of Ginger Ray for all of those finishing touches and have built up a collection of one off pieces for hire. We are really proud of the broad collection of wedding related paraphernalia we have to offer and want brides to be to feel like they are walking into a little piece of bridal escapism when they arrive”.

To make an appointment at Rococo Weddings; Visit www.rococoweddings.com 33, Market Place, Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8DS 01332 865586

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Husband and wife team Peter and Jo began Dennisson Classic Cars in 2005. During this time the business has gone from

strength to strength to become one of the leading classic wedding car suppliers in the country.

Twice national winners of The Wedding Industry Awards, Peter and Jo offer a service which is second to none. Specialising in classic Jaguar and Daimler cars, not only do you receive an exceptional service, their cars are also spotless. Always going the extra mile, the majority of their bookings come through recommendation and here we showcase just a handful of their recent weddings and feedback from their brides.

“It was hard to pick the car shots for my photo book as there are so many good ones. Thanks again for making our day run so smoothly, it really was fabulous.” Liz & Nick

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for helping make our wedding day truly memorable. Your cars are absolutely beautiful and your service friendly and professional. Your helpful attitude made dealing with your company a pleasure throughout the organisation of the cars and on our special day. I would have no reservations in recommending you to other people.” Donna & Kevin

“Thank you for looking after us on our wedding day. The way you dealt with everything in the run up to the day was super-efficient and helpful and Peter was really calm and got us to the church in plenty of time. The car looked beautiful and the champagne was definitely appreciated (and needed) after the ceremony on the drive to the reception. I will definitely be recommending you to any friends in the future!” Rachael & Adam

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... that’s cool! Being able to recreate their dreams for their wedding day is incredible, just call me “Thomas the dream maker”! Describe your ‘typical’ wedding breakfastIt’s full of awesome! We haven’t got a typical one I guess, as everyone is different. Just like the bride and groom, all our menus are different. Who would be your dream dinner date?Can I have 7? John Lennon, Liam Gallagher, John Squire, Madonna as I want to have a laugh about her falling off the stage at The Brits, Richard Branson and Walt Disney. I’m going to invite my wife too or I’ll get told off :-)

www.thomasthecaterer.co.uk Syston, Leicester. 0116 326 0529

From the amazingly creative catering company, Thomas the Caterer, here, we chat to the man himself, Thomas about his

passion for food and love for his craft.

What made you decide to launch your catering business?I saw the need for a truly bespoke wedding catering business, when we were looking for a wedding caterer for our Tipi wedding. At that time, all we could find was pre written menus with lack lustre flavours (the exact opposite of what we have created here at TTC) ... Luckily I had my work buddies to cater for me in the end! Describe your style and the way you present your foodMy style is relaxed, flavoursome and great looking, we are all about the flavour here at TTC. It has got to pack a punch and deliver on the palate, our service style is attentive but not in your face - we certainly don’t hover behind you with a napkin folded over our forearm! Who and what inspires you?Inspiration comes from many different areas ... eating out, holidays, cookery books and my travels around the world. However recently it has come from the brides & grooms who visit me at Thomas Towers and tell me all about their wedding and what they envisage

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Multi Award winning Eternal Spirits was established in 2002 by designer Susi Henson. Based in the heart of Nottingham’s

Lace Market the Eternal Spirits Bridal & Corsetry Emporium is a magical wonderland of surprises and like walking into a giant dressing up box.

Susi creates her magic here in her studio where all her bespoke bridal gowns are handmade to order. Susi who has won several awards for her creations and has designed for stars such as Kylie Minogue, Cheryl Cole, Dita Von Teese & Leona Lewis offers all of her brides a unique experience and a second to none old fashioned personal service. Dressing the bride is what Susi does best and her client base largely comes from word of mouth recommendations.

Susi says, “I always feel very honoured when a bride comes to me to create the most important thing they will ever wear. In almost fourteen years of running Eternal Spirits this never gets any less special for me. Being able to work with a client so closely over such a length of time means that I am able to capture their unique personality in their dress even if the design is very traditional and classic. My designs range from the most classic and simple to the avant garde and opulent and everywhere in between.”

Eternal Spirits offer their brides hundreds of options with the finest quality fabrics, laces and stunning embellishments through to vintage trims and Nottingham lace that can be incorporated into designs to add an extra sprinkle of uniqueness.

“It’s a fun process for all my clients and each appointment is an occasion to them, which is as it should be. The process begins with large cups of tea and getting to know the client. It’s important for me to know about the client, what she wants to feel like on her big day, any themes to the wedding and venue so I know the dress suits the backdrop for the day. From there we’ll do a big dressing up session

then I will start designing. It usually takes two or three appointments with each client to reach the final design and select fabrics. From there I will then create a toile to the client’s measurements and essentially create the design on the client in the fabric before we move into the chosen fabric. This allows me to get the pattern perfect but it also allows the bride to be completely happy with the design. It’s not a case of seeing the finished gown straight from the design… it’s a process and the client is involved every step of the way which ensures a very happy client each and every time.”

For any bride concerned that a bespoke gown will blow the budget or that it will be much higher than an ‘off the peg’ design then let Susi dispel that myth. Her bridal gowns start from around £1200 and she designs with a bride’s budget accordingly.

www.eternalspirits.com 15-17 Stoney St, Nottingham NG1 1LP 07789 281159

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We got married at Harts Hotel, in our opinion, the best hotel and restaurant in our wonderful City of Nottingham. We

wanted an intimate, stylish wedding with amazing food and service and that is exactly what we got.

At the planning stage, we envisaged an elegant wedding with a big emphasis on quality and were looking to celebrate in an intimate way with our closest friends and family. We also wanted to ensure the day flowed comfortably for guests without any large gaps of waiting-around time and Sally, the wedding planner at Harts, was always on hand to advise and to help ensure we achieved this.We have three grown-up kids who played a full part in our day. Francesca, my daughter, was bridesmaid and Nathan & Jake, Mac’s sons, were his two best men. In addition, Nathan did two readings during the ceremony, Francesca sang acapella, ‘How do I’ Leann Rimes, after the ceremony and Jake played an acoustic guitar set and sang our first dance ‘Crying out Loud’, Ed Sheeran. Our nephew, Lukasz, was the super-cute pageboy!

We made full use of Harts’ beautiful garden which overlooks The Park and the City, with fizz and canapes to bridge the gap to the wedding breakfast, talented magician Roy Bond who enthralled and astounded our guests and enjoyed music from a New Orleans jazz trio, including my dad, Harry, on double bass. A three course wedding breakfast was served to guests, including Prosecco, quality wines, with coffee and chocolates to finish. The food and service was amazing, there were so many compliments after the meal. Harts provided us a comprehensive menu, enabling us to offer guests a choice of three starters, mains and desserts, together with a vegetarian option.

I’ve always loved a close-fitting, fishtail dress style. As soon as I saw the dress I loved its beautiful lace, sequins and crystal sparkle. The style was high-fishtail which meant I enjoyed unrestricted movement during the day. The White Wedding Lounge found me a matching

lace bolero and their talented seamstress trimmed it with sparkles to compliment my dress. My daughter, Francesca, is a bridal makeup artist and she did my makeup on the day.

Hairdresser Kelly Beedham came to Harts and did a great job with my hair, finishing the style with fresh orchids. I chose simple jewellery and a killer pair of heels to finish the look! It’s really important to decide as a couple what the important things about the day are for you and it helps to keep reminding yourself of those things as the pressure mounts! For us, an intimate wedding was key so that really helped us keep our guest list trim and prioritise what was important to us.

Credits: One Love Photography: www.nottingham-wedding-photographer.comWedding dress: www.thewhiteweddinglounge.comTable & chair dressing: www.facebook.com/CakeyWakeyUKBridal makeup: www.cescamakeup.co.uk Kelly Beedham wedding hair: www.kbweddinghairspecialist.co.ukRoy Bond, Magician: www.roybond-magician com New Orlean’s Jazz trio: www.neworleansheat.co.ukJake Woodhams Music: www.YouTube.com/jakewmusic

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We have worked with Elaina at Baroque Couture for many years now and always feel totally and utterly

immersed in her wonderful world of couture dress making whenever we meet.

Elaina’s enthusiasm and love for her craft is inspiring; she simply adores creating and making bespoke gowns for her discerning brides and helping to turn their dream dress into a reality. Here, we showcase a recent photo shoot which Elaina managed where her beautiful, unique gowns can be seen in all their glory. Plus, turn over as on the next two pages, we hear from a recent bride of Elaina’s who tells her story.

All images courtesy of Elen Studio www.elenstudiophotography.com

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From the moment I got engaged, I knew the church I wanted to get married in, the type of flowers I would like and who

would be by my side as bridesmaids as I walked down the aisle to say ‘I do’.

One thing I wasn’t sure of though was the dress, as a little girl I always knew it would be white but that was as far as my little dreams ever went. I’d heard stories of how the experience of shopping for the dream wedding dress was stressful and to be honest it was a world that I had suddenly entered that I had no experience of. When I first started visiting bridal shops to look at dresses I was being asked questions of cut, materials and design none of which I knew the answer to, it was a complete minefield!

Of course, the stakes were high and like any woman it was the most important clothing choice I would probably ever make. After visiting a few bridal shops, my mum and I went to visit Elaina at Baroque Couture. I will never forget my mums famous last words before we walked through the door -“we have plenty of time to keep looking for the perfect one so don’t get worried if this isn’t it”. We were welcomed by Elaina and well mum and I didn’t look back, the decision was made.

The initial appointment was a lovely chat over tea finding out about who I was, where we were getting married and any ideas that I had around what I wanted in the dress. I remember saying it had to

be white, I’d love lace arms and I wanted it to frill and have a soft look at the bottom. Within minutes from just those few comments the most perfect sketch was drawn, different laces were pulled out of this special box to choose from and a decision made.

I knew as soon as I saw the sketch and the knowledge that Elaina had on design that it was the one even without trying it on. Every appointment from there was just such a fairy-tale experience, I had the luxury of the dress being made around me and the opportunity to see my dress develop month to month. Elaina got to know me even more and as she did little bits were added and modified on my dress- that’s where the flower came in, the veil expanded in length and a hair piece introduced to complement my dramatic veil. The dress was more than I ever imagined it would be. I walked down the aisle to say ‘I do’, with the most perfect dress to marry the most perfect man in the whole wide world. Would I change a thing, not one! I just only wish I could have my Baroque Couture appointments all over again.” Sally Bradbery

All images courtesy of Emma Cleveley

To get in touch with Elaina at Baroque Couture;

www.baroquecouture.co.uk 36 Station Rd, Draycott, Derbyshire DE72 3QB 07801 694934

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Trentside, Gunthorpe, Nottingham NG14 7FB Tel. 0115 966 36 42 [email protected] www.tombrowns.co.uk

Breathtaking views across the river

Award-winning food and fabulous service

Extensive wine list

Tom Browns is your perfect venue for a beautiful Wedding

Weddings at Tom Browns

H A R V E Y & H A R V E YGETTING TO KNOW



At Harvey & Harvey Photography your Wedding Day is the most important step along the creative road that begins with

conversations, meetings and a couple shoot.

Creative Director, Claire, explains, “By the day of the wedding we al-ready know the Bride and Groom, how they interact with one another and what’s important to them visually; and equally they already know how we will be working alongside them. Developing a trusting rela-tionship breaks down barriers, gives them confidence and allows us to capture the full personality of who they are without being over-bear-ing or interfering in their celebration.”

It is always a privilege to be commissioned to photograph a wed-ding. In a way that most other wedding service providers aren’t, the photographer is granted ‘behind the scenes’ access and is privy to all the emotions, tensions and excitement played out throughout the day. Discretion and manners are vital tools in the photographer’s bag alongside creative passion and attention to detail.

“I always remind myself that the day belongs to the Bride and Groom, and my photography reflects their unique character,” says Harvey & Harvey’s photographer, Adrian. “Our emphasis is on telling your story in a natural but elegant way. It’s about you and your celebration of marriage to one another.”

www.harveyharveyphotography.com Telephone 01476 404620 [email protected]

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Booking music for your wedding can be a tricky affair. Leaving aside for a moment the choice of musical style

there are the basic mechanics to worry about; will they turn up? Will they be appropriately dressed? Will they have the right equipment? Will they listen to my requests and see my vision? The musician or DJ has to be someone you can trust to do all this on top of being a great performer. So check testimonials talk about how easy they were to work with, that they were smart and listened to what they wanted.

As for the music itself what do you choose? The music at a wedding is there to entertain the guests on one level or another, be it subtle ambience during the pre-dinner drinks or the wedding breakfast or something to dance to, so the main question is who will be attending? Most weddings have a wide range of guests from parents to small children so musical diversity is important if they’re all going to feel included. A good DJ, singer or band will already have a good idea

about what will work and can entertain most crowds effectively. If you balance this against your own input of tunes you know your family and friends will love, then you’re in for a great night.

Most importantly have a chat with the musician or DJ and use your gut instincts as to whether you feel they’re right for you or not. Last but not least know that the old adage is never more true when it comes to wedding entertainers . . . you get what you pay for, so be careful when it comes to offers that seem too good to be true, you may be setting yourself up for that dreaded phone call two days before your wedding that nobody wants!

To get in touch with Paul; www.paulmartyn.co.uk [email protected] Office - 0845 226 0080 Mobile - 07795 422 275

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YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOMEM A K E N E Y H A L L



Makeney Hall Hotel is a one of kind venue, it brings its impressive setting, fabulous grounds and warm, traditionally

styled rooms together to create a unique home from home feel for every guest. A beautiful Victorian country mansion in the heart of Derbyshire and surrounded by six acres of wonderfully landscaped gardens, Makeney Hall Hotel offers a truly breathtaking setting.

In recent months Makeney Hall Hotel has received a great deal of TLC. One area of focus for the refurbishment was their lovely restaurant. They have created delicious new menus with an array of dishes filled with vibrant colours and incredible aromas. The Brasserie menu is predominantly modern English cuisine, and with a focus on creating exquisite dishes made from fresh produce, they base their menus around seasonal ingredients.

Along with their new and improved menus, Makeney has refurbished the restaurant with brand new bespoke furniture. The restaurant décor is in-keeping with Makeney’s overall appearance which takes inspiration from the hotel’s Victorian roots. With specialising in weddings and special events, the staff take pride in their work and aim to make your event absolutely perfect with their personal approach from start to finish. Here’s the events manager, Katie to tell you more;

“Firstly, let us congratulate you on your engagement! Now the fun begins! The whole “picking your perfect venue”

experience can be a little daunting so let us help you through it. Any question, no matter how daft it may seem, just ask!

“We have a number of options for you, the best thing to do is to tell us what you are looking for and we will show you our most suited Suite. The Conservatory lends itself to a Shabby Chic, natural theme whilst the Milford Suite is the perfect backdrop for your strong colour pallet or theme. If you are looking for something smaller, our Chartwell Suite is the perfect fit overlooking the lawns. Our room hire prices vary depending on your wedding date so pop in for a chat and we can do a bespoke proposal for you. We like to catch up with all our lovely Brides (and Grooms, of course) frequently so we set up the Open Evenings on the last Wednesday of every month where we will be available to have a chat, help you with your table plan, chat about how to keep Auntie Sue off the dance floor……or get all the guests on the dance floor! We often have a collection of trusted suppliers on hand too for discussions about colour pallets, centre pieces, chair covers, flowers and anything else that is vital to your day.”

To find out more, visit www.makeneyhallhotel.com Makeney Rd, Milford, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0RS 01332 845703

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Richie Muir is a big favourite of Save the Date Magazine. If you’ve attended any of our wedding event with a difference

events, chances are you will have seen him, guitar in hand, belting out a tune and getting everyone tapping their feet.

From walking down the aisle accompanied by a live acoustic guitar or piano and then during the champagne reception or wedding breakfast and then onto the evening and partying away into the night to the Richie Muir Band and DJ set, the options with Richie are simply endless. Having played professionally for over 20 years, Richie works tirelessly at every wedding to give the bride and groom a perfect soundtrack to their day. The memory of themselves, family and friends in a big circle dancing at the end of the evening is something that lasts forever.

I asked Richie for a bit more information on the service he provides and here’s his response:

“The music I perform is a take on classics and contemporary music in an upbeat live lounge type of way using acoustic guitar, bass, drums and 3 voices. We work very hard on getting the set list and volume just perfect to have a great evening and keep the dance floor full, which is ultimately the main goal.Above all I can guarantee the finest upbeat and happy live music for your wedding and my constant desire to give the bride and groom everything they want musically for their big day.

If a couple is interested in booking myself they should visit my website at www.richiemuir.com.”

We LOVE Richie and know that you will too.

www.richiemuir.com 07966 363930

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T H E F L O W E R M I L L



Mother Nature, the source of all things beautiful is the inspiration behind The Flower Mill’s passion for creating

exquisite wedding flowers throughout the East Midlands.

Your wedding day is quite possibly the most important day of your lives and it is for that reason here at ‘The Flower Mill’ Helen is dedicated to designing and creating picture perfect wedding flowers which will exceed your expectations.

Your floral journey begins with a relaxed consultation, be it in the comfort of your home or at your chosen wedding venue. Whether you have a clear vision of what you are looking for or simply don’t know where to start, Helen at ‘The Flower Mill’ prides herself on offering a friendly tailor-made service to share her expertise, ideas and advice, guiding you through the floral process.

As an innovator in wedding art, Helen is passionate about all things floral and over the years has become renowned for creating exceptional wedding flowers.

With an impeccable eye for detail combined with a natural flair, when it comes to flowers only the very best are selected to produce unique and impressive designs.

www.theflowermilldraycott.co.uk [email protected] Beeston 07702 669712

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I N T R O D U C I N G

E N C H A N T I N G



Launched in the summer of 2013 and based in the heart of Loughborough, Louise at Enchanting understands how

important it is to couples to achieve a consistent theme running through the whole wedding, extending to the smallest of details.

With the option to choose from one of their many collections or build your own bespoke design in 5 easy steps, there is an option to suit every budget. Then, when it comes to the style you are hoping to achieve, almost anything is possible with Louise stocking hundreds of ribbons, embellishments, accent papers, colours and styles.

For those who prefer to touch and feel, Louise offers consultations where you can meet and chat about your ideas, see the quality of the materials and view the embellishments up close. Samples are also available to order so that you can have them delivered to your home and take the time to appreciate their features.

Along with invitations, Enchanting offer a whole range of wedding related paper products including save the dates, table plans, menus, table name place cards and orders of service. Table plans are available framed, mounted or DIY to place on a wishing tree, mirror or washing line for the ever popular rustic look. This helps to tie the theme together throughout the whole day and Louise can work with you to achieve a seamless result.

To find out more or to arrange a free consultation;

Visit – www.byenchanting.co.uk Email – [email protected] Call – 07967 824 489

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D I R E C T O R Y L I S T I N G

BRIDALWEAR & ACCESSORIES

Angela Vickers Bridalt: 0115 9415616e: [email protected] Heathcoat Street, NottinghamNG1 3AA

Baroque Couturet: 07801 694934e:[email protected] Studio, Station Road, Draycott, Derbyshire,DE72 3QB

Blush Weddingst: 01332 696813e: [email protected] Market Street, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2JB

Eternal Spirits t: 07789 281159e: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Abbey Road, West Bridgford,Nottingham, NG2 5NF Lori G Bridal Studiot: 01332 550573e: [email protected] Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LF

Lottie Loves Vintaget: 07749 973 277e: [email protected]

Rachel Ash Bridalweart: 01827 713515e: [email protected] -47 Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire,CV9 1AZ

Rococo Couturet: 01332 865586e: [email protected] 33 Market Place, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DS

Shade Apparelt: 0115 9822820e: [email protected] 2b, 100 Melton Road,West Bridgford, Nottingham.NG2 6EP The Bridal Suitet: 0115 9143905e: [email protected] Boundary Road, West Bridgford Nottingham, NG2 7DB.

The Dress Placet: 0115 9242409e: [email protected] 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

Amerton Cakest: 01889 270 606e: [email protected]

April Delightst: 07967 027 075e: [email protected] Cakey Wakeyt: 0115 9611277m: 07737 137944e: [email protected]

Gardner Cakest: 07854 814 059e: [email protected]

Green Kitchen Cakest: 0115 9635699e: [email protected] The Lincoln Cake Companyt: 01522 697679e: [email protected] www.thelincolncakecompany.co.uk

CATERING Gail Dandy Cateringt: 01636 819955m: 07973 429 777e: [email protected]

Maverick Cateringt: 01509 880236e: [email protected] The Fiona Herbert Catering Company Ltdt: 01636 812434e: eventsteam@fionaherbertcatering.co.ukwww.fionaherbertcatering.co.uk

The Rustic Crustt: 07977 288 150e: [email protected]

Thomas the Caterert: 01163 260529e: [email protected] www.thomasthecaterer.co.uk

ENTERTAINMENT

Edge Eventst: 07581395685e: [email protected]

Elite Wedding Djst: 0115 9789760 e: [email protected]

Just Bent: 07970 727268 e: [email protected] Richie Muirt: 07966 363930e: [email protected]

The Kit Mason Trioe: [email protected]

FLORIST

Floral Decot: 07980 569808e: [email protected]



Flowers on Main Streett: (0115) 937 5217e: [email protected] Main Street, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5ET

Michele Gledhill : Flowers & Stylingt: 07540 575499e: [email protected]

Mrs Umbelst: 07789 986 558e: [email protected]

Tineke Floral Designst: 01335 370 700e: [email protected] Old Bakehouse, Main Road, Hulland Ward,Derbyshire, DE6 3EA

The Blossom Treet: 01332 864200e: [email protected] Yard, Derby Road, Melbourne, DE73 8JR

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

The Greeneryt: 01332 832 500e: [email protected] Chapel Street, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EQ

HAIR & BEAUTY

Ali Gunn Makeup Artistt: 07736 381197e: [email protected]

Claire Salter – Make-up artist & hair stylistt: 07808 403392e: [email protected]

Jarah Hair & Day Spat:01332 369900e: [email protected] www.jarah.co.uk

James White Hairt: 07870 978899e: [email protected] Jennifer Hindmarch Hairt: 07975 951210e: [email protected]

LW Bridal Make upt: 07821 786 289e: [email protected] Rochelle O’Brient: 07590 545 267e: [email protected] www.rochelleobrien.com

Vanessa Peacock Make-Up Artist:t: 07504 982 739e: [email protected] www.vppromakeup.com

JEWELLERY

Rachel Helen Designst: 07789 070 298e: [email protected]

Stuart Thextont: 0115 988 1821e: [email protected] Exchange Arcade, Nottingham, NG1 2DD

Temprellt: 01159 473472e: [email protected] Pelham Street, Nottingham,NG1 2EG

MARQUEES

Bond Marqueest: 01332 864128m: 07760 408215e: [email protected]

Peaktipist: 0844 4113460 e: [email protected]

Top Marques (UK) Ltdt: 01335 330 476e: [email protected]

MENSWEAR

The British Tailoring Companyt: 01159 338 422e: [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHY

Daniel Hughes Photographyt: 07969 488838e: [email protected] Darren Cresswell Photographyt: 01530 413053e: info@darrencresswellphotography.co.ukwww.darrencresswellphotography.co.uk Ed Godden Photographyt: 07977 559853e: [email protected]

First Hand Photographyt: 07866 104 892e: [email protected]

Flix Wedding Photographyt: 07900 884449e: [email protected]

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

HBA Photographyt: 01889 567344e: [email protected]

Ian Bursill Photographyt: 07881 438911e: [email protected]

Jakt Photographyt: 01332 669737e: [email protected] Jay Glenn Photographyt: 07572 604 336e: [email protected] www.jayglennphotography.com

Jess Rigleyt: 07723 778 887e: [email protected]

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

Lee Garland Photographyt: 07779 662 178e: [email protected] Liz Wan Photographyt: 07983 140580e:[email protected]

Marcus Holdsworth Photographyt: 0115 941 341e: [email protected]

Mirror Imaging Photographyt: 07968 159465e: [email protected]

Oehlers Photographyt. 0115 9736598m. 07817657041e. [email protected] Pete Hendersont: 07736 299858e: [email protected]

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PHOTOBOOTHS

Vintagebooth.me07779662178e: [email protected]

STATIONERY

Enchantingt: 07967 824 489e: [email protected]

Figtree Invitationst: 01332 840 247e: [email protected]

Espouse Boutique Wedding Stationeryt: 0115 9160917e: [email protected] Imagine Invitest: 0800 085 0585e: [email protected]

I Love Oakt: 0115 9307307e: [email protected]

Susie Saidt: 07809 156 863e: [email protected]

THEMING & STYLING

Darby & Joant: 07976 409518e: [email protected] Dottie & Lovet: 07989 055414e: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/dottieandloveballoons

Executive Linent: 01332 694333e: [email protected]

Honeysuckle & Castlet: 01332 871654e:[email protected] I Love Oakt: 0115 9307307e: [email protected]

Michele Gledhill: Flowers & Stylingt: 07540 575499e: [email protected]

Orange Tree Weddingst:07739 881094e:[email protected]

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

Premier Eventst: 0116 202 9953e: [email protected]

Tickety Boo Eventst: 07780 935551e:[email protected]

What Katy Doest: 07886 015558e: [email protected]

TRANSPORT

CW Campers Vanst: 07967 027 075e: [email protected]

Dennisson Classic Carst: 0115 9550129e: [email protected]

I Do Wedding Carst: 0115 9611277m: 07737 137944e: [email protected]

VENUES

Amalfi Whitet: 01332 694 890e: [email protected] 50 Derby RoadMelbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8FE Alrewas Hayest: 01283 791 625e: [email protected] http://alrewashayes.com/Alrewas Hayes, Alrewas, Burton on Trent, DE13 7DL

Bawdon Lodge Farmt:07795 611110e: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Country Park, Burntstump Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PQ

East Bridgford Hillt: 01949 20232e: [email protected] Kirk Hill, East Bridgford,Nottingham, NG13 8PE Gainsborough Hallt: 01332 871654e: goh@honeysuckleandcastle.co.ukwww.gainsboroughweddings.co.ukParnell St, Gainsborough,Lincolnshire, DN21 2NB

Hart’s Hotel & Restaurantt: 0115 988 1900e: [email protected]/hotel Hoarcross Hallt: 01283 575671e: [email protected] Maker Ln, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8QS

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

Holme Pierrepont Hallt: 0115 933 2371e: [email protected] Pierrepont Hall, Holme Pierrepont,Nottinghamshire, NG12 2LD

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTINUED

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

Red Square Photographyt: 01335 360103e: [email protected] 1b, Ednaston Home Farm,Brailsford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire,DE6 3AY

Sarah Salotti Photographyt: 07505 114 372e: [email protected]

Your Perfect Dayt: 0796 604 2055 e: [email protected]



Kedleston Hallt: 01332 871654e: [email protected]/wedding-venues Kedleston Hall, Derby DE22 5JH

Kegworth Houset: 01509 672575e: [email protected]

Kelham Houset : 01636 705266e [email protected] House, Main Street, Kelham,Newark, Nottingham, NG23 5QP Makeney Hallt:01332 845703e: [email protected], Milford, Belper, Derbyshire,DE56 ORS My Country Housest: 01629 734414e: [email protected] www.mycountryhouses.co.uk Peak Edge Hotelt: 01246 566142e: [email protected] Road, Stonedge, Near Chesterfield,Derbyshire, S45 0LW

Tom Browns Restaurantt: 01159663642e: [email protected], 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: [email protected]/hotels/priest-houseKings Mills, Castle Donington,Derby, DE74 2RR

The Riverbank Nottinghamt: 0115 986 7960e: [email protected] Bridge, Nottingham,NG2 2GS The Walled Garden at Beeston Fieldst: 0115 925 7062e: [email protected] Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston,Nottingham,NG9 3DD The Nottinghamshiret: 0115 933 3344e: [email protected] The Nottinghamshire, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3HB

Thrumpton Hallt: 07796 956556e: [email protected],NottinghamshireNG11 0AX

WEDDING GIFT LIST

John Lewist: 0115 9418282e: [email protected]

notonthehighstreetweddings@notonthehighstreet.comwww.notonthehighstreet.com

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Elite Candy Cart Companyt: 0115 978 9760e: [email protected]

Betsie Bella Ice Cream Vant: 07971 563569e: [email protected]

Le Petit Gateaut: 07814 507 202e: [email protected] My Country Housest: 01629 734414e: [email protected] www.mycountryhouses.co.uk152 Derby Road, Stapleford,Nottinghamshire,NG9 7AY

Premier Eventst: 0116 202 9953e: [email protected]

Tinkers Bellst: 07921 395 696e: [email protected]

Clementine the Cream Tea Caravant: 0115 9635699e: [email protected]

Eliza Vintage Glamping & Event Hiree: [email protected] www.elizavintage.co.uk

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

01530 22 [email protected]

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