A couple of Sunday's ago I met up with Amy from Amaranthyne for a chat and coffee and cake. First I must say we met at Doddington Hall cafe where the cake is absolutely delicious. A busy farm shop to boot, selling all sorts of fantastic goodies which is worth a visit if you are in the area. Unfortunately we didn't get a good look around the shop as we had been chatting so long we were virtually kicked out at closing time. You know that feeling where the staff, who were lovely, actually start sweeping the floor around you as a hint!
Amy and I certainly got along discussing each others buisnesses and how we may benifit by knowing each other. Her organisational skills are excellent and would be an asset to any bride (and groom) who were thinking of hiring a planner.
Wedding planners are fairly new around here but up and down the country they seem to be used alot more. They are not just for the large, big budget weddings and can help in all sorts of ways. From helping with planning from start to finish, finding that hard to find supplier or just with helping you out in the last few weeks when it all can get a bit much. Amy can also just be on hand for the day, helping co-ordinate all your suppliers allowing you to enjoy the day, knowing it is all taken care of.
The best way to see how Amy, or any other planner, can help you is to get in touch and see for yourself, it may surprise you.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Gainsborough Old Hall Wedding Fayre
Back on 29th April I attended the Gainsborough Old Hall Wedding fayre. This is a 'new' venue for weddings opening up again after an overhaul.
Although the weather was awful over 200 guests made the effort to come and look around this beautiful olde world building, and those of you who stopped by to say hello, both John and I thank you.
Our stand at Gainsborough Old Hall
Crystal chimney candelabra with roses and orchids and ivory organza.
A brides bouquet of white hydrangea and white/pink cymbidium orchids with a gold wire collar.
A brides mixed flower hand-tie bouquet of cymbidium orchids, peonies, astilbe, veronica and roses.
A conical vase with a snowball of white hydrangeas and tall willow spikes.
One of the lovely 'brides' from Gill's (Brides of Bailgate) fashion show with my mixed flower hand-tie bouquet.
Although the weather was awful over 200 guests made the effort to come and look around this beautiful olde world building, and those of you who stopped by to say hello, both John and I thank you.
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Bride Beautiful Ltd weddings at Elsham Hall
I am very pleased to announce I am now on the list of official suppliers at Elsham Hall.
Elaine of Brides Beautiful Ltd has very kindly asked if I would join her, and her wonderful other suppliers, in providing fresh flowers for her lovely brides and grooms.
Elaine has a wonderful Aladdins cave of wedding goodies set up in her area of the barn with displays from photographers, cake makers, dress makers, tiaras and jewellery etc and now my flower display joins the others. She has a very relaxed outlook on the weddings she takes, with couples able to make the day truly unique to them, using any suppliers they like, but having a trusted list to help guide the way.
Elaine of Brides Beautiful Ltd has very kindly asked if I would join her, and her wonderful other suppliers, in providing fresh flowers for her lovely brides and grooms.
Elaine has a wonderful Aladdins cave of wedding goodies set up in her area of the barn with displays from photographers, cake makers, dress makers, tiaras and jewellery etc and now my flower display joins the others. She has a very relaxed outlook on the weddings she takes, with couples able to make the day truly unique to them, using any suppliers they like, but having a trusted list to help guide the way.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
On Sunday I decided to have a run out along with my wonderful fiance and have a look around a fabulous new wedding venue in Yorkshire. It will be recognisable to many of you who follow Sarah Beeny on TV as her home and to the television programme of Restoration Nightmare, namely Rise Hall.
Julia, of Brides Up North in association with Dine events were hosting a wedding fayre, the first since the venue was granted it's wedding license.
On a rather bleak day of heavy showers we found this venue tucked away, but easy to find with all the easy to read signposts. A hiden gravel drive wound its way up to the main door. On arrival two lovely guys instructed us where to park and then on walking to the grand entrance a gentleman asked if we had pre-booked, which we had, and were told where we had to go to register. The very lovely Julia, who organised the Tweet Ups last year, gave me a welcome hug and told me the day looked like it was going to be a roaring success, with more than expected brides having booked to attend.
I had gone with a few reasons in mind, one) to be nosey and have a look around a gorgeous venue, two) to possibly see about exhibiting at one of Julias shows in the future, and 3) well we are engaged....
There was a good assortment of suppliers, with two rooms set up as you would see on a wedding day. The room with the civil ceremony was dressed with chairs for guests and a table for the registrar and two fine looking goblets of flowers either side. The dining room had a long table set for around 20 again with some fabulous candelabra displays to help set the scene. This looked out onto a lovely terrace with a seating area, but as it was so wet we didn't venture out. I didn't take photos as it wouldn't seem right taking them of someone elses work. But if you get chance to go later in the year, I hear a whisper there maybe another fayre, do go and have a good look around.
Julia, of Brides Up North in association with Dine events were hosting a wedding fayre, the first since the venue was granted it's wedding license.
On a rather bleak day of heavy showers we found this venue tucked away, but easy to find with all the easy to read signposts. A hiden gravel drive wound its way up to the main door. On arrival two lovely guys instructed us where to park and then on walking to the grand entrance a gentleman asked if we had pre-booked, which we had, and were told where we had to go to register. The very lovely Julia, who organised the Tweet Ups last year, gave me a welcome hug and told me the day looked like it was going to be a roaring success, with more than expected brides having booked to attend.
I had gone with a few reasons in mind, one) to be nosey and have a look around a gorgeous venue, two) to possibly see about exhibiting at one of Julias shows in the future, and 3) well we are engaged....
There was a good assortment of suppliers, with two rooms set up as you would see on a wedding day. The room with the civil ceremony was dressed with chairs for guests and a table for the registrar and two fine looking goblets of flowers either side. The dining room had a long table set for around 20 again with some fabulous candelabra displays to help set the scene. This looked out onto a lovely terrace with a seating area, but as it was so wet we didn't venture out. I didn't take photos as it wouldn't seem right taking them of someone elses work. But if you get chance to go later in the year, I hear a whisper there maybe another fayre, do go and have a good look around.
Sunday, 22 April 2012
Pink and Ivory candelabra
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Gainsborough Old Hall
An event for your diaries:
Wedding fayre at Gainsborough Old Hall on 29th April 2012. Open 11-3pm.
If you have never looked around this venue then it is well worth a visit if you like old buildings with plenty of character. The Great Hall dates from the 15th century and was visited both by King Richard III and King Henry VIII and his then wife Catherine Howard. There is plenty of history in this building but plenty of scope to make your wedding here truly unique. Click here for more details of this fantastic venue.
Details of other suppliers will hopefully be available next week
Wedding fayre at Gainsborough Old Hall on 29th April 2012. Open 11-3pm.
If you have never looked around this venue then it is well worth a visit if you like old buildings with plenty of character. The Great Hall dates from the 15th century and was visited both by King Richard III and King Henry VIII and his then wife Catherine Howard. There is plenty of history in this building but plenty of scope to make your wedding here truly unique. Click here for more details of this fantastic venue.
Details of other suppliers will hopefully be available next week
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Mothering Sunday
This Sunday is Mothering Sunday, a day when we all should take time out of our busy lives and show our mums how much we love and appreciate them. As families we are living further afield and many have more than one 'mum' but show you care by sending her flowers either gift wrapped or already arranged, hand delivered on Saturday or Sunday. Ring or e-mail for a bespoke display. Delivery available in Lincoln and surrounding villages only.
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