Top Tips for a Great Wedding ....

Top Tips For a Great Wedding :

It's so easy, when you've just got engaged, to get caught up in the whirl-wind of wedding fayres & looking at venues & suppliers, without ever really coming to any decisions... There's so much choice & the prices can vary massively, so to begin with, you need to ask yourselves the following questions .....

• What you really like about weddings ?.
• What you really dislike about weddings?.

• What is the total amount of money that you want to spend on your wedding?.

• What do you want people to say about your wedding?

By answering the questions above, you can narrow down the options & start making some decisions. To do this, you would normally start by breaking down your budget & deciding exactly what you intend to have on your wedding day. So, for example, if the average spend on a reception is around 40% of your budget, ask yourself if that will be enough to ensure you have all the things that you want .... If the most important thing is that you want the full works in terms of canapés, a sit-down wedding breakfast, with wines, champagne toast etc.. you might have to forfeit something else, that is less important to you both.

Once you have decided exactly what money you have to spend on each of the elements that you require, you need to decide on a theme for your wedding. By this, I don't mean fancy dress ... it's more about what colour schemes do you both like & in terms of a venue, do you like old buildings or do you prefer the more contemporary style?

Once you have a theme in mind, stick to it & ensure that everything mirrors it, from the invitations, through to the favours & everywhere in-between.

Here's what to do next:

• Find a venue that can accommodate your needs. This may either be for a packaged wedding or a venue that offers more flexibility.

• Ensure the venue matches both your style & budget.

• Book early to secure any special deals they might be offering.

• To get maximum value for your money, book a mid-week day or a Friday.

• Engage suppliers that are flexible & can deliver to the style & price you require.

• Stick to your original plan .. don't get pressured in to doing things that don't suit you .. you'll regret it on the day.

Consider hiring a planner. The misconception is that this is a massive additional expense to your budget .. However, if you find a good planner, this shouldn't be the case. Most planners start with a free consultation, where you can get to know each other & they should listen to everything that you wish to have for your wedding. From that, they should produce a proposal for you that documents everything that they will do for you & the associated fees that they will charge. A planner will be used to working with suppliers & will generally be able to negotiate discounts on your behalf. You'll also have the added advantage of an expert being on-hand, from the moment you hire them, normally to the time you have your first dance.

The Wedding Planning College

WHY SET-UP THE WEDDING PLANNING COLLEGE? 

After being inundated with requests for instant advice & practical training, Lisa Hilliard (from Lisa Hilliard Wedding Planning) & myself, have joined forces to launch The Wedding Planning College

There will be few weddings as prestigious as Prince William & Kate Middleton, but with the number of weddings expected to increase, it won’t only be the rich & famous that will look to hire the services of a wedding planner. However, wedding planning is unregulated & there are no mandatory qualifications required to set-up a wedding planning business.

The Wedding Planning College offers Training Events, Mentoring & On-going business support

WHAT DOES THE WEDDING PLANNING COLLEGE OFFER?

The Wedding Planning College prides itself on offering real, honest & professional advice through training events, personal mentoring & long term business support. The graduates from the college will be encouraged to become part of an on-going network that aims to bring best practice to their businesses.

Watching films such as The Wedding Planner can sometimes paint an inaccurate picture of what’s really involved in planning the most important day in someone’s life. This kind of romantic media results in many people aspiring to wedding planning as their dream job.... which it can be ... but it’s also a lot of hard work, both emotionally & physically! 

Lisa & I will personally mentor people to achieve their dream but our support will be based on practical learning & experience. We believe that as established and trading wedding planners we can offer real training & advice to enable people to become successful planners.

The Courses have been designed by REAL Wedding Planners

WHERE & WHEN WILL THE TRAINING TAKE PLACE?

Using the fabulous training facilities, on the 6^th Floor of the new CASA Hotel, in Chesterfield, we aim to attract people from the Midlands & Yorkshire to our “Train to Plan” two day training events. Each event will take place over a weekend and includes a mixture of factual based learning, individual exercises, group activities & guest speakers, from the industry. Lisa & I will guide & mentor delegates through each session, offering honest advice, sharing real examples and working with individuals to inspire their own wedding planning business development.

The new CASA Hotel in Chesterfield

WHAT TRAINING & BUSINESS SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

Training sessions will include “Setting up a wedding planning business” & “How to plan & coordinate a Wedding”. The first ones are due to be held on the 1^st/2^nd October & the 5^th/ 6^th November. 

There are opening offers for the first 16 delegates. Please check the website for details:

www.theweddingplanningcollege.co.uk

Lisa said “There were no specific practical wedding planning courses when I started my business & I went in to it somewhat blind. General courses helped with the business side of things & an on-line course taught me an overview of the wedding planning industry, but no-one actually told me what I really needed to know”

All Train to Plan events offer REAL honest advice, guidance & support

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We are extremely grateful to Mark Tierney from Tierney Photography for the amazing images for our new web-site & to Lynsey Wells from Bimbo Design for creating the look of our new brand.

How to have a Unique Wedding

How to have a Unique Wedding
I've said it before ... I believe that no two weddings should be the same... your wedding should be bespoke to you ... not a replica of someone else's.
At Unique, I specialise in the use of Unique venues & the creation of bespoke weddings & services. I don't believe that it matters what your budget is ...  it's about the way you choose to spend the money & ensuring that your day reflects your personality & the day you want to have.
So what are my top tips for planning a Unique Wedding Day ?For the process to begin, I think you both need to answer four key questions :

1. What do you like about weddings?
2. What do you really dislike about weddings?
3. What do you want people to say about your Wedding?
4. What is the total amount that you want to spend on your wedding?

Start with a plan that you both agree on !

Wedding budget breakdown advice:This will vary slightly from book to book & between planners, but the below is a good indication (as supplied by the BBC web-site).

• 45% on the wedding reception - venue, food, drink and cake
•   5%  on ceremony - venue fees, wedding rings & choir
•   8%  on all flowers
•   5%  on transport - bridal cars and additional cars
• 10% on photography and videography
• 12% on wedding attire including dress
• 15% on everything else - stationery, gifts for bridal party, wedding insurance, wedding night accommodation and honeymoon

Decide if these percentages are really the way that you want to spend your money. For example, having a great band may be more important to you than whether you have a selection of five canapes. You may choose to get married at a venue where you don't need transport etc. 

Using all your ideas, re-do your budget to show exactly what you want to spend your money on.

Have your day exactly the way you want it : Image courtesy of RusticLifestyle.com

Venue & supplier search advice:Once you have a really good idea of what you both want from your day & know exactly what you want to spend on it then you are ready to find a venue & suppliers to match your theme & budget. Here are some of the things that I would look at:

• How flexible is your wedding venue & are they interested in your ideas? 
• Are you tied to set package for food & drink?
• Have you got exclusive use of the venue?
• Can you taste the food before your wedding day?
• Can you use the suppliers you want to at your chosen venue?
• Are there any restrictions on times for either the ceremony or closing time?
• Are there minimum / maximum numbers of guests that you have to have?
• Do you have to purchase rooms at the venue?
• Is the venue happy to work with a wedding planner,should you chose to have one?
• How flexible are suppliers on the options that they are offering?
• Will they adapt to suit something that you particularly want?
• What are their prices compared to the competition & if they are more / less expensive, what makes that difference?
• Do they have testimonials & images of previous work, so you can ensure that they match your theme?

I hope you find this useful .... I do think that finding the just the right venue & theme will give you a Unique Day & one that you will remember forever .. for all the right reasons!  
Finally... hiring a good Wedding Planner will guarantee that you find the venue & suppliers to match both your style & budget ... I always start with a free consultation that covers all the above .. what have you got to loose??
Joy x

Purple theme

Purple Styling Inspiration
I know I put a blog together recently indicating that Peach is on trend as the colour to have for the new season... well..that might be happening on the High Street & in magazines, but it doesn't seem to be the case in reality......
I've met over 50 new couples over the last few weeks & many of them seem to be just loving dark purple... I can see why.. It's so versatile & transfers easily from a chic summer look in to dramatic evening styling..great with tea lights, candles & a crisp white background...

Purple Styling Inspiration

As you can see....it's just fantastically versatile.  Lot's of brides described it as "Cadburys" purple..(now I'm not sure I'm supposed to say that..but that's exactly what it is!!).

When I take one of the signature Calla-Lilly bouquets from Katie Peckett to a Wedding Fayre, they're a real show stopper.  Come along to Wentworth Castle Wedding Fayre on Sunday 13th March & you'll see why..

Joy x

Capesthorne Hall

So why did I choose Capesthorne Hall to exhibit at this weekend?  

Well, it fits the Unique brand perfectly.  It is both stylish & sophisticated & has the most amazing potential in which to create your Unique Day. There are so many options to choose from, including exclusive use of the Hall, a Pavillion that holds up to 450 guests & the fantastic,new, Lakeside venue. All options give full access to the fabulous lakes & gardens.

The distinctive Jacobean style house with its Georgian Chapel and delightful gardens and lakes is set in over 100 acres of parkland. The fresh and vibrant interior contains an unusual collection of historic paintings; marbles; sculptures; porcelains; English; European; Far Eastern and American antique furniture collected by family members.
The staff at Capesthorne pride themselves on being able to provide a venue with individuality & the elegant interior and landscape will make Capesthorne an ideal venue for anyone considering hosting their wedding reception or civil partnership in Cheshire.
Every wedding at Capesthorne is as individual as you are but includes the following as standard:

• Exclusive use of the Hall, to include the Entrance Hall, Queen Anne Room, Sculpture Gallery, Saloon and Drawing Room. Floral arrangements in the Hall (provided courtesy of Lady Bromley-Davenport).
• Use of the State Dressing Room for final preparations by the bride and her bridesmaids.
• Access to the terrace overlooking the West Lawn for post ceremony drinks.
• General viewing of first floor exhibition rooms giving your guests further insight into the history of Capesthorne Hall.
• Use of 100 acres of picturesque gardens, parkland and lakes for your wedding photographs.
• Ample free car parking for all your guests.
• Preferential discounted room rates at nearby hotels for you and your guests

Capesthorne Hall Wedding

So many options for your Unique Day.. Come along to the Wedding Fayre at Capesthorne Hall on Sunday 20th February between 12-4pm.  Look forward to seeing you there.

Joy X

Wentworth Castle

There are lots of reasons to have your wedding at the superb venue, Wentworth Castle, not least of all because of the history that lays behind it, that makes it one of the most fascinating buildings for miles.
The bitter family feud between Thomas Wentworth & his cousin over inheritance, resulted in the building of a vast estate & gardens, with Thomas determined to show his wealth. In 1727 Thomas even began to build the mock castle on the highest point of the estate that could be viewed by his cousin some 7 miles away. In 1731, when the building was complete, he renamed the house and estate as Wentworth Castle.
Whatever the reasons, what remains today is a superb venue, steeped in history, with many opportunities to have the wedding & photographs of your dreams.  It is a favoured venue of some of the top photographers in our region & the images below are courtesy of one of my favourites, Tierney Photography.

Wentworth Castle 

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Wentworth Castle

The Long Barn

So, as you can see there so many possibilities for your Wedding Day... The Long Barn can be used for Civil Ceremonies too, as well as your Wedding Breakfast.  I'll be there on the 13th March at the Wedding Fayre to talk through all your ideas....

Huge thanks to Mark Tierney of Tierney Photography for showing Wentworth Castle Gardens in his Unique & innovative style...see more of his work @ www.tierneyphotography.co.uk

Joy X

Selecting a wedding Planner

How to select your Wedding Planner.

So you've decided that you would like some help with the planning of your wedding, whether it be starting with the whole design or just co-ordination of the day.. so what are the things that you will need to consider ?

The below article is impartial advice from the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners, to which I am a member.

One of the main reasons for the existence of the UKAWP is to act as a reliable reference point for you, the bride. If you are looking for a professional wedding planner, this is the place for you. All of our members have been vetted for their honesty, professionalism and experience. They all offer a consultation where you can discuss your wedding in more detail and how they may be able to help you. Please view our code of ethics and entry requirements to understand how serious we are about the industry and the planners we promote. To further assist you we have devised some guidelines below.

RESEARCH

• Look through wedding magazines or search engines to see which planners are listed for your area. Start by reading their websites thoroughly to understand how they operate.

• Read the websites carefully for typos and bad grammar. If they cannot proof read their own work, then can you trust them with your stationery?

• Contact them for more information. Do they respond within an acceptable timeframe with clear and concise details?

• Arrange a consultation with at least two that meet your requirements. This should be arranged at a time and place convenient for you.

CONSULTATION

• During the consultation, does the planner ask lots of questions regarding your personality and any initial plans?

• Do they understand your wedding vision? They should be enthusiastic and build on your ideas.

• Do you have a rapport and feel at ease with them? Remember you will be in close contact during the planning so you must actually like them as a person!

• What special touches can they recommend for your wedding?

• How long they have been in business and how many weddings have they organised? Can they provide references?

• Ask how they charge, for example do they charge a fixed fee or a percentage of the budget?

• Ask if they accept commission from suppliers and are discounts passed onto you?

• Ask to see proof of public liability insurance.

• Do they have a portfolio for you to look at from past weddings?

THE PROPOSAL

• When this arrives, does it match your recent discussion?

• If the quote is not acceptable, then contact the planner to discuss. Could there be any items that could be removed?

• Check  whether there are any extra charges, i.e. travel, accommodation, administrative work.

• Once you book a planner, make sure you sign a contract. Read it carefully.

• Don’t forget to use your planner as an information source; they may be able to advise you on any issues of concern.

• Keep in regular contact with your planner and update them of any changes.

For more information regarding wedding planners, please email info@ukawp.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call 01483 282858, 01376 561 544 or 01442 828061

My personal advice would be to look for someone who you feel can give your Wedding their full attention.  I also think it's useful to go with someone who has the experience of planning their own wedding & then they better understand the emotional side of the planning process & can help you through times of stress.

Well, I've been married twice & have organised both a very traditional Wedding & also a Wedding away from home, followed by a huge party, complete with a 3 tier chocolate cake, live band & bridesmaids.. Whatever your needs, I feel confident that I will have the experience to deal with them.

Joy X

Gold theme

Gold Wedding Inspiration.
I was recently asked by a bride to be for help with room decoration ideas to compliment her Gold themed wedding this Spring.  The brief was that there are to be no floral arrangements for table centre-pieces & that balloons need to be incorporated.
As part of the feedback to a request for inspiration, I would always make suggestions that cover all the aspects of the wedding, from flowers, to cakes to favours to ensure that any theme flows through the whole day.
For this particular wedding, I have also suggested subtle use of gold through table runners, chair sashes & a tasteful organza bow on the wedding table. Candelabras will be in place as table centre-pieces & to compliment the elegant feel I have suggested the use of gold crystals to scatter across the tables as they will break up the flat look to plain linen.

Gold Themed Wedding Room Decorations

As part of the feedback, I would always recommend a couple of suppliers for each of the ideas that I am suggesting.  This way you'll have alternatives to suit both your style & budget.

I guarantee that I can provide innovative solutions for absolutely everything that you will need for your Unique day & as your first consultation is free, what are you waiting for ! !

Joy X

Wedding Trends 2011

Something New for 2011

With the temperature finally lifting to something without a minus in it.. what better time to begin thinking about Spring & the start of the Wedding Season.

A touch of peach is bang on trend for weddings in 2011 & there are so many ways that you can incorporate this great colour in to your styling of your wedding.

There are some wonderful flowers to go with your peach theme, whether in your bouquet or table centre decorations....cakes & overall venue styling can be teamed up with browns or even gun-metal grey to create the look, which again these colours are an emerging high street trend..  

I can't think of a better way to kick off your peach themed reception than with with bellinis ... not only do they look impressive.. they taste good too !

Peach Wedding Inspiration 

Be the first to create this Unique look by going for a brand new trend for this year.  Make sure the colour flows through your whole day to achieve maximum impact..  

Joy X

Reasons for a December wedding

With only a week to go to Christmas, I thought I would share this mood board that I think captures the whole spirit of a fabulous, festive wedding.
Apart from the totally Unique atmosphere that is created at this time of year with the general excitement in the run up to the holiday season, there are some great advantages to having a December Wedding.

• Apart from the key dates in December, most Unique venues would consider this an off-peak month & you should be able to negotiate a discount.
• Venues will be decorated for Christmas & you will pick up the benefit of this at no extra cost (Always check the colour scheme fits with yours though ! ). 
• You can have a Unique look with a strong colour theme & accessorise it with plenty of sparkle & glamour.
• You avoid the peak holiday season & will find most of the people you want to be at your special day can actually make it, including the suppliers !
• It's a more Unique time of year & the chances are it won't be what your friends & family have already done.
• There is just something magical about a Castle with a roaring fire...think mulled wine...mince pies.....perfect..

Christmas Wedding Inspiration

Be Unique..go off-peak !

Why are we Unique?

We believe that no two weddings should be the same... your wedding should be bespoke to you, not a replica of someone else's.  We specialise in the use of Unique venues & the creation of bespoke weddings. It doesn't matter what your budget is.. there are so many Unique locations to choose from. We will work with you to ensure that your day reflects your personality & that the theme of your wedding is apparent throughout the day. We only work with suppliers who are at the top of their game & therefore we can guarantee the quality & service they will bring to your wedding & we don't keep commission.  We have established relationships with some of the Unique North's premier, Unique venues... Clumber Park, Ripley Castle ,The Millennium Gallery to name a few...

Dare to be different... Be Unique !

Why have a Wedding Planner?

It's a question that many couples ponder over with the perception that hiring a planner will increase their costs, whilst not being sure of the benefits. Well..first of all, a good planner should have strong, established relationships with key suppliers.  Most of the suppliers will offer discounts to the planner as they are bringing business to them & these should be passed directly to the couple as a saving...this will then cover a portion or sometimes all the cost for the planning service, depending on what your needs are. In addition, the planner will do all the leg-work involved, with over 200+ hours of organisation that a full wedding plan demands. Not to mention constant emails, calls & dealing with the the emotional & stressful issues that planning the most important day of your life creates !

Hire a Wedding Planner..eliminate the stress !

Unique Services

• I offer a full range of services aimed at couples who have demanding lifestyles & don't have the time ( or sometimes desire !), to plan their wedding.
• I offer a free consultation & detailed proposal, before you hire my services.  You know exactly what you're getting & can see immediately if I have understood your brief.
• I can help with anything !.... Full / Part wedding design & management /Supplier sourcing / Marquee management / Venue sourcing / On the day support...I can do it !
• Whatever your budget, I will ensure that you stay within it, finding a venue & styling your day to your specifications...exactly the way you wanted it..
• And finally, I am discreet.. you will know I'm there as your day will run smoothly, not by me being centre stage.. it's your special day, not mine!

Joy x

Katie Peckett Wedding Flowers

Thank-you to all the brides who braved the freezing weather & came to the Whirlow Grange Wedding Fayre on Sunday.  I met some great new suppliers, chatted "weddings" to people from all over the country & I am off to meet a local couple tomorrow...so a good day & a Fayre I am repeating in February, thanks to all at The Bride Guide.

I had an stunning bouquet on my stand, courtesy of Katie Peckett : Wedding Flowers.  I have done a lot of work with Katie & her team this summer, from the set-up of some of the region's most prestigious venues, Thornbridge Hall, Tissington Hall & Chatsworth House through to the Town Hall Wedding Fayre.

Wedding Bouquet by Katie Peckett Wedding Flowers

Any design, taste & budget can be catered for & the above is a small sample of their impeccable & innovative work.  I'm proud to have them as a Unique Associate.  Joy x

Ripley Castle

On Friday I visited the amazing & Unique venue, Ripley Castle.
Ripley Castle stands apart: it is beautiful, historic and picture postcard perfect. As you enter the courtyard, the view of the Castle, Deer Park and lake starts to unfold. When you plan your wedding there the wedding packages are inclusive with no hidden costs so you know exactly where you are when planning your perfect day.
You and your guests can enjoy a warm and relaxed atmosphere in this magnificent family home which is steeped in 700 years of history.
The magnificent historic rooms in the main house can be used for ceremonies with up to 66 guests. They are wonderfully romantic, especially the library when lit by candlelit.

Library Ceremony

For larger parties of up to 120 guests, the impressive East Wing of the Castle is available and offers a light and airy space with amazing views of the lake and deer park on one side and the Castle courtyard on the other. There are plenty of opportunities for some stunning photographs.

 

Ripley Castle Lakeside Views

I am very proud to say that I'm going to be working in assocation with Ripley Castle & Pure Weddings magazine on a Wedding Competition.... I'll keep you posted !  

Joy x

UKAWP Membership : Benefits to our Clients

Being an Associate Member of the UKAWP ( U.K. Alliance of Wedding Planners ) not only means that I've been professionally trained to be a Wedding Planner by some the industry's leading experts, it also means that as a Client of mine, you are guaranteed the following benefits :

• I hold Public Liability Insurance.
• I respond to client enquiries within 48 hours.
• I respect client confidentiality.
• I always pass on discounts and / or commission to the client.
• I never give client details to a third party unless for the sole purpose of the wedding.
• I respect the copyright of all planners, co-ordinators and related suppliers.
• I represent each client fairly & honestly.

In an industry that is completely unregulated, by choosing Unique Wedding Planning you can be satisfied that I will always adhere to the code of ethics above, giving you peace of mind, total confidentiality & a wedding that's Unique to you

Joy x

Win a Wedding - Competition!

I'm so pleased to be working with the lucky couple who won the competition at the Town Hall Wedding / Civil Partnership Open Day. They are Rebecca Watkinson & Richard Smith. Their names were drawn out of a hat by The Lord Mayor, Cllr Alan Law, who presented Rebecca with the prize....I've never seen anyone so pleased & shocked at the same time !

The fantastic prize includes free room hire for their ceremony at Sheffield Town Hall, a bucks fizz drinks reception for up to 60 guests, a free brides bouquet, a grooms button hole and registrars table arrangement from Katie Peckett, Interior Flowers and free chair covers from Love in a Mist.  

They also won a " Stress Free Day " package from me here @ Unique Wedding Planning.  This package is aimed at brides who have planned their day themselves, but after all their hard-work, they are looking for someone who they can rely on to make sure their day runs smoothly & not spend the day worrying about everyone being where they should be.  Here's what we do :

• Contact all suppliers involved in the Wedding to ensure they deliver to the required level of service.
• Produce a schedule of the Wedding Day with all key timings and events. 
• Up to the Wedding Day, we provide full email contact and support. 
• On the day, we work for eight hours, managing each element, overseeing the venue set-up & running any last minute errands.
• Most importantly of all, after all their hard work, our main aim is to ensure the couple relax and enjoy themselves.

Prize Presentation
From left to right : Me, The Lord Mayor, Rebecca Watkinson, Mark Cummins from Kier & Andy Peckett from Katie Peckett Wedding Flowers.
Image courtesy of Sandstorm Photography 

Rebecca & Richard have set a date of August 28th 2011, so I would normally start working with them next May.....However, they are so lovely & so deserve a special day, I've started working with them now.  We've just completed our Venue Search (another of  the services we offer @ Unique).  The Town Hall is such a lovely venue, they've decided to hold their whole day there. I've also been able to recommend Wedding Cars / Cake & a DJ, all to match their budget.

I'll keep updating the blog with their plans.. very exciting! xx

Kenwood Hall

Having met so many lovely brides ( & some Grooms too ! ) at Magna & Debenhams at the two recent Wedding Events, we've decided to do an additional Wedding Fayre this Sunday @ Kenwood Hall.
It's been great to meet so many of you face to face & talk through our Unique Service Packages & we've also met some new suppliers that we've been able to add to our ever expanding data-base.
It would be great to see you on Sunday, so just come along & say Hi & claim your 20% discount, against any of our Service Packages, or just come & chat through any ideas you'd like advice with..we're here to help !
Joy x

Unique at Magna

Unique Wedding Fayres

Magna / Debenhams / Sheffield Town Hall / Whirlow Grange Hall

Sunday, 22 August 2010 10:37 | Written by Joy Hersey-Todd

With Autumn fast approaching & the height of the 2010 wedding season drawing to a close, the time to start thinking about planning your 2011/12 weddings begins!  From September onwards there are some great wedding exhibitions, showcasing the work of some of the best suppliers our region has to offer.  It's a fun way of picking up on new trends & with many of them featuring fashion shows & prize draws, what better way to start planning your wedding!
With so many to choose from, here at Unique, we have decided to exhibit at four very different events, where we hope to meet as many of you as possible...so please come & say Hi and have a chat to us about how we can make your wedding day Unique, whilst saving you both time & money. As a special show offer, those of you booking a complimentary consultation with us, will be offered a saving of 20% discount against any of our Unique Service Packages.
We look forward to seeing you at :
The Ultimate Brides Wedding Exhibition @ The Magna Centre Rotherham, on the 5th September 2010

 
Magna : Rotherham

                                                                            

Debenhams Wedding Exhibition @ Debenhams Meadowhall on the 25th / 26th September 2010
 

 Debenhams : Meadowhall

                                                                    
 
The Sheffield Town Hall Civil Wedding / Partnership Showcase in association with Katie Peckett @ Sheffield Town Hall on the 10th October 2010
At this event, one lucky couple can win a free wedding at the Town Hall ! 
The ceremony will be free of charge, as will the drinks reception, courtesy of the Town Hall. 
There will be a free bridal bouquet & top table flowers, supplied by Katie Peckett.
Here at Unique, we are giving the lucky couple the benefit of our Stress Free Day package, worth over £395!
This package includes a free consultation with the couple,  meeting with all the suppliers involved to co-ordinate the day, producing a schedule of the day & ensuring all suppliers work with this in mind, setting up on the morning at the agreed venues & being on hand for 8 hours on the wedding day to deal with any issues & to guarantee the day is exactly the way the couple want it be...

Terms & Conditions apply.

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Sheffield Town Hall

The Bride Guide Wedding Show @ Whirlow Grange Hall in Sheffield on the 7th November 2010

Whirlow Grange Hall

Unique weddings - Clumber Park

Looking for a Unique Venue for your Wedding Reception ?
Look no further than the truly magnificent location which is Clumber Park, a Unique Venue offering a blank canvas in which to create your truly Unique occasion!
Belonging to the National Trust & set in over 3000 acres of open countryside, you & your guests are guaranteed one of the most impressive entrances to any Wedding Reception. The location is not only steeped in history , it also provides a very romantic setting. The beautiful scenery combined with the stunning views of the lake, will give you the backdrop for some truly stylish photographs.

Parsonage Lawn Marquee at Clumber Park

There are three marquee sites available for hire, in either parkland or garden settings & depending on location, they will accommodate between 120 & 1000 guests. The marquee site fees start from an amazing £892.34 (exc VAT). They carry a full license & the most exciting part is that you are completely free to design your own day. Utilising their tried & trusted supplier base, known for both quality & service, it will be yours to create your own theme including colour scheming, dining & entertainment.

As a preferred supplier to Clumber Park, we can work with you to bring to life your dreams & aspirations & we will ensure your day is..Exactly the way you want it..

Unique Weddings

After months of planning, Cat & Graham had the most perfect day on Saturday. With the sun streaming through the windows, the Millennium Gallery is a truly stunning venue:

The Long Gallery at the Millennium Gallery

The guests took full advantage of the weather & enjoyed their canapes on the balcony, whilst the Kendal String Quartet provided the background entertainment:

The Kendal String Quartet

Cat & Graham gave the guests an hours chill out time, whilst they had the most stunning photographs taken on their champagne trip in the VIP box on the Sheffield Eye...I can't wait to post the official images in the Unique Gallery in a couple of weeks time!
The Wedding Breakfast was held at the St.Paul's Hotel & had a strong Black/White & Diamante theme. Here's an image I took during the Venue set-up.

Venue Set Up at St. Paul's Hotel

With Cat's dislike of fruitcake & Graham's aversion to chocolate, a cheese tower, from the Cheese-Factor in Chesterfield, provided a fantastic alternative & was a great addition to the Evening Buffet!

The Cheese Tower

Cat & Graham have just completed a huge building project transforming a 1930's property in to their stunning new home. Along with their Wedding, the house has been such a major part of their lives over the last 18 months, they wanted everyone to have a piece of it to keep....the idea was born to use the roof slates as place settings...not only a Unique touch..they looked amazing!

Slate Place Settings

Thank-you both for my beautiful flowers & Congratulations to Mr.& Mrs. Broughton!