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| 27th January 2012 |
| A summer tea party |
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| Image provided by Katy Lunsford Photography |
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Emily and James celebrated their nuptials with an English tea-party in the church grounds
Emily and James met at a summer conference called New Wine, on a campsite in Newark in July, 2007. For their first date they went to Lyme Park, and then out for dinner. "It went really well," recalls Emily. "We started going out a couple of weeks later."
James popped the question on a bridge overlooking the maze at Chatsworth House gardens. "He sent me on a treasure hunt with a hand-drawn map which eventually led me to him," laughs Emily.
It took the happy couple a year to plan their big day with the help of both of their parents. With Emily's dad being the vicar at All Saints Church, it seemed the obvious choice for the couple to get married there.
Pretty bunting, afternoon tea and strawberry scones served on vintage china in the garden, helped make Emily and James's summer wedding a quintessentially English affair and oh-so pretty!
Emily tells us more about their day on page 38 of the current issue. |
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Cake makers And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon has teamed up with local suppliers, For the Love of Vintage and Northern Flower, to provide an afternoon tea service guaranteed to create the perfect vintage tea party.
Delicious and indulgent baking from And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon, served on beautiful, china cake stands courtesy of For The Love Of Vintage and complemented by stunning floral displays from Northern Flower, the package is perfect for weddings and a stylish hen party, be it at home or at the venue of your choice in Manchester and the North West.
Anna Gill from And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon explains: "Afternoon Tea is experiencing a huge renaissance at the moment, so to be able to collaborate with these specialist suppliers to provide customers with the full tea and event styling service is absolutely fantastic."
For further information visit www.dishandspoonfood.co.uk |
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| New year, new weddings |
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Snow-covered scenes, mulled wine and cosy log fires; Christmas and New Year are always romantic occasions when we see many gentlemen pop the question. And if you're one of the lucky ladies with a new sparkler on your finger, then congratulations! I hope you enjoy reading Your Manchester
Wedding to kick-start your preparations.
It's important not to feel overwhelmed at the thought of organising your big day and by keeping a wedding diary of ideas you will start to feel more prepared. It's also a good idea to keep your husband-to-be involved. Perhaps have a regular catch-up to discuss how things are going - that way he won't feel left out and you won't feel like you're doing all the work.
When it comes to the initial stages of the planning, one of the first things to book is your venue; this issue we have a feature looking at museums and galleries in Manchester, as well as a whole host of ideas for all those couples wanting to get married over the border in Lancashire.
Happy planning,
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Ever fancied yourself as a cocktail connoisseur, shaking up a Margarita and turning on the charm? Or are you more of a French Martini kind of girl - sweet and seductive with fruity undertones? Whatever your choice of tipple, you will love the Shake It Up cocktail masterclass at Hard Rock Cafe.
Since 1971, Hard Rock Cafe has always ensured its visitors have a rockin' good time, and Hard Rock Cafe Manchester is now inviting you to indulge in cocktail-making heaven. Spend an evening with one of their fabulous mixologists who will take you through the history of mixology, teach you how to make your favourite cocktails and will even let you sample your own at the bar.
There are different packages available; from a three-course dinner and Shake It Up class, to a drinks-only package. Classes usually last between one and two hours, depending on the size of the group and the chosen package. The minimum party size is 10 people and in order to secure the reservation they require a £5 deposit per person, which is deducted from the final bill at the end of the class.
For further details, contact Emma Livingstone on 0161 831 6700 or email emma_livingstone@hardrock.com
One lucky winner will enjoy a Shake It Up masterclass and three-course dinner for 10 people, worth £400. |
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| My best friend's wedding |
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Ensure you make the most of shopping with the bridesmaids
The year ahead
"Bridesmaids' dresses in 2012, are going to be beautiful, elegant and new colours are set to storm the wedding scene," says Hannah Urquhart from Bride To Be. "The Royal wedding is definitely having an influence on next year's styles, with coloured lace forming backs to the gowns and necklines complementing solid satins."
"There is still a strong '50s-style carrying through to next season, with pretty bows in satin and lace also continuing this theme. Tea-length styles are becoming more and more popular with vintage themes continuing to grow. Dusky pink, sage green, coral and simple black and ivory are also making an entrance."
"Of course, the classic bridesmaids styles of strapless, sweetheart necklines are still prominent and have had subtle changes to keep up with fashion trends. However, if you fancy something a little different, next year will definitely be the year to experiment."
Contact: 0161 773 0038 www.bridetobebyhannahlois.co.uk
To read on see page 61 of the current issue. |
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| Hot topic: Timings of the day |
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Whatever worries you have, our experts are here to guide you through
Planning the day
Q - We are having our wedding breakfast at 3pm and want a classical band to set the scene. However, we are unsure when to ask our upbeat evening entertainment to start their set? What would you advise when it comes to the timings of our afternoon and evening entertainment.
A - Jon Baker says: If you are having quieter or classical live music during your wedding meal it's usually best for the musicians to start playing just before your guests are seated. This creates a lovely relaxed atmosphere to start the proceedings - as long as the volume is low and unobtrusive. The music can continue until the speeches and then, if you wish, afterwards as the guests leave the tables.
For the lively evening entertainment it is always best to start with quieter recorded music as guests arrive and settle down. You will probably find all your evening guests won't have arrived until about 8.30 to 8.45pm and this is when things should liven up with the band's live set - starting with the first dance of the happy couple. A shorter first set leading up to the evening buffet will work well, followed by a much longer set after everyone has eaten. |
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