As couples plan for their big day for 2022 now is the time to get into shape. and start organizing for what will be the best day of their lives. For the bride, you can’t start earlier enough. You want to arrive at the alter looking vibrant with health and beauty, so what better excuse do you need to invest a little bit of time, money and energy in getting you there? Whether it is planning a few pampering trips to some spas or joining a gym, not only can you trim your figure, you’ll do wonders for your complexion and overall energy levels. Shopping for the wedding dress is probably the part of the wedding plans you are looking forward to more than any other aspect. The majority of bridal gowns bought in the UK are classed as ‘off the peg.’ You try on a sample of the gown in the shop; they take your measurements and order the most appropriate size for you which is then delivered to the shop for alterations to fit your exact shape and size.
Don’t panic, there may be a huge amount to do but here is a handy checklist with some of the main points to take into consideration in the build up to the big day!
12 months before… Choose a wedding date Decide on a budget Make a list of guests and decide on numbers Book your Church/Ceremony location. Book your reception venue/caterers. Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man. Start looking for The Dress!. Choose and book your photographer
8 months before… Choose bridesmaids’ dresses Book entertainment Choose and order your wedding cake Make an appointment with your chosen florist
6 months before… Give Notice of Marriage Purchase or hire menswear Select your wedding rings
4 months before… Send out your wedding invitations Arrange fittings for the wedding dress and menswear
1 month before… Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress your bridesmaids, ushers and best man. Enjoy your hen and stag parties!
2 weeks before… Confirm the date and time of the rehearsal to the relevant people
1 week before… Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and the menswear Have all your beauty treatments Drink plenty of water and have some early nights Relax and enjoy this time – all your hard work is about to come to completion!
Getting married isn’t just about going on honeymoon, but it sure is an exciting plus to the whole shebang! But how do you go about milking the special occasion for all its worth? Everyone loves an upgrade and if you can’t get one when you’re going on your honeymoon then when can you? It’s the perfect opportunity to be pampered and spoiled, especially after all the stress of the wedding planning is over. Calling first class!
There are so many moments where you might be able to wangle an upgrade when you go on honeymoon. The first is the flight. This is a lot easier to accomplish if you haven’t booked a package deal through a high street travel agency. If you’ve booked flights and accommodation separately then turning up at the airport in your finest clobber, rather than like a scruff bag (albeit a very comfy one), is a great way to find yourself boosted up to First or Business class. This is an important fact to consider as the area you want to be moved into is usually full of very well-heeled people. The next step is to arrive at the airport early. This gives you the best opportunity of nabbing any last-minute upgrades. Don’t forget to check again when you reach the gate in case an upgrade has become available since you checked-in. Another hot tip for making it more likely to receive an upgrade is to fly on a Saturday as this is when business travellers are usually at home, meaning you have less competition.
Tell the world you’re here for your honeymoon. Once you’ve made it to your honeymoon destination the next step towards getting an upgrade is to tell everyone that you’re on your honeymoon! It’s important to do this at the right time though. Telling businesses that you’re going on your honeymoon when you make the booking tends to hike the prices up. So, you’re better off waiting until you hit the runway to mention that you’re newly-weds on honeymoon. If you’re staying in a hotel then mention at check-in that you’re on your honeymoon and ask if there are any honeymoon suites available for you to upgrade to or if there is anything they can do for you to help make your honeymoon more memorable. Then as you go about making your precious memories whilst you are away, you need to keep speaking up.
Tell everyone you meet that you’re there on your honeymoon. You never know, it might lead to a couple of free glasses of champagne over dinner at any of the restaurants you might visit! The same can be said for any activities, excursions or day trips that you intend to do whilst you’re away. Live like an A-lister. Of course, before you even get to this stage you need to decide on where to go! If you’re at a loss for ideas, other than knowing that you want the A-list treatment, then take a leaf out of @RocknRollBride’s book. She says that ‘If you’re looking to really go all out on your honeymoon, to have a once in a lifetime experience and to truly live it up like a rock star, then the Maldives has to be top of your list.’
Born out of a passion for hospitality and fantastic customer service, Martin and Rachel decided it was time for them to bite the bullet and “Go for it”! Both Martin & Rachel started their careers in hospitality, Martin as a chef and Rachel front of house supervisor, in the restaurant and on the bar.
Their careers were leading to running their own business, when, whilst pregnant, complications occurred and their eldest Jake, was born 13 weeks early. Rachel decided to give up her career, as Jake was later diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and left confined to a wheelchair. The couple put their plans for a business on hold, and 2 more children later, Martin and Rachel have a fantastic family with 3 amazing children, Jake, Olivia and Isaac. Martin moved into Hospitality training and Rachel brought up the children and became Jakes full time carer.
Then, in the autumn of 2018, things were about to take a turn…………… After watching a section on “This Morning” Rachel came up with an idea to convert a vintage horsebox into a bar that specialises in Gin. With Martin still heavily involved in the hospitality industry as a hospitality trainer, he was up to date with current trends, legislation and with a backlog of contacts in the industry, the idea quickly developed into a passion and so Hilda was born! With their colossal knowledge of Gin, they decided this was the area they would like to specialise in.
After getting in touch with a few conversion companies, they decided to go with “Bespoke Conversions” in Widnes and after meeting Paula and Mark, they knew they had made the right choice. Bespoke Conversions sourced us a vintage “Rice Beaufort” horsebox, she was rescued from a field and at over 55 years old, she needed a little TLC. Rachel designed the trailer, from the colour, the layout, fixtures and fittings, wallpaper and accessories, Paula and Mark got to it and 5 months later, she was ready to roll. They decided to focus on local producers and suppliers, “We love the Ribble Valley” said the couple, “and being from Clitheroe, we have the best suppliers on our doorstep”.
They have travelled the UK and seen many establishments, bars, restaurants, pubs, etc… all serving Gin is various ways, from the perfect serve to personal preference, at the end of the day, it’s down to the customers taste when it comes to mixers and garnish. So, the bar carries a wide selection of Gins, over 40 from around the UK and afar and every flavour of mixer you can think of to accompany your preferred Gin. “We will always give our opinion and personal taste to Gin, but we make sure we tailor it to the customers preference, after all, the customer is always right!”
The Tipsy Truck Co are also passionate about the environment, so all their accessories are recyclable and environmentally friendly, from their cups, straws and stirrers, to the cardboard they receive their deliveries in, it’s all handled and disposed of safely and responsibly. The Tipsy Truck has a 5-star rating for Food Safety and Martin has his personal licence for the sale of alcohol, so you’re in good hands!
They have fabulous family and friends who have helped them out, their cousins keep Hilda safe and sound on their farm, their parents help with the accounts and maintenance, their close friends who have a Clitheroe pub and keep us informed of new stock lines. “We have our fantastic kids who help with setting up and serving”.
Their daughter Olivia has worked in restaurants and hotels, so she helps them at busy events whilst taking time out from her studies at University at Chester, Isaac helps them to set up for events and Jake keeps things organised at home, he also helps Rachel write the menu boards and corrects any spelling mistakes (he takes absolute pleasure in correcting her!). Jake enjoys books and literature and is hoping to become a famous author one day……watch this space!
Below is “Our story” taken from the website – www.tipsytruck.co.uk. “We are The Tipsy Truck Co, passionately known as “Hilda” She is a vintage Rice trailer, lovingly converted bespoke to our specification. We can provide all your beverage requirements, served by our professional and qualified team from Hilda whatever the occasion.
We are really happy to attend any event, weddings, festivals, Christmas markets, etc… anywhere we can park up, we will attend and provide and excellent service and quality beverages.
We are fully licensed and H&S/Food safety qualified and we have both worked in Hospitality for over 30 years combined. We are a husband and wife team, both passionate about the industry and providing excellent customer service and with a good dose of humour, you won’t be disappointed with our service and products. Our Hilda is stylish, trendy and will fit any occasion, whether it’s a large festival, or a family gathering, a wedding or a corporate event, we will tailor it to fit your preference. We will even personalise Hilda with your colour scheme or we will add your favourite “Tipple” on our bar menu, we can be as bespoke as Hilda is, nothing is too much trouble!”
As a business, we can offer so much more than just a bar, our tariffs below can be made to suit your needs and whatever your budget, we can work around this o make your event magical!
The options are. Cash Bar – We turn up fully stocked, staffed, and ready to go. Guests pay for their drinks as they would at any event or bar.
Dry Bar – Hire the “Tipsy Truck” and bar staff, fill her up with your drinks, accompaniments, etc… and we’ll do the rest! Or we can source the drink supplies for you, a small fee will be charged to cover this additional service.
Complimentary bar – We will serve your guests up to the arranged limit, once it’s gone, you can either top up the amount or we will revert to a cash bar where guests buy their own.
The couple have a wealth of contacts from the industry, from chefs to mixologists, wine experts to BBQ Kings (or Queens!), whatever you need, we can source it for you!
Additional services. Glass hire Arrival drinks for wedding receptions, etc… Canape service Food caterers sourced Additional staff for your event. Indoor “Pop-up-Bar” new for summer 2020! Nothing is impossible………….
Their recent Christmas events have been amazing, “We have made some amazing trader friends and met some fantastic people along the way, plus a huge variety of dogs, so we are always on hand with a bowl of water and bucket full of doggy treats!” Their own special recipe for “Mulled Gin” was warmly received, with a choice of flavours, they can even “pimp” up your winter warmer to and kept the Christmas shoppers in the festive spirit. Rachel also developed the Tipsy “Gin-Secco” which has been very popular at their events.
So, what’s new for 2020! “We are gearing up to move into the wedding trade, we have already had interest from Marquee and Tipi wedding companies around the North West and will be involved with a local company with their marketing campaign, so that will be exciting”. “We feel Hilda will be a fabulous addition to any wedding day, she can be decorated in the brides and grooms colour scheme, we can have arrival drinks and canapes, full bar option and we can even make up a drinks menu of all the happy couples favourite drinks, nothing is too much trouble for us to make their day that little bit more special.
We have plans for an indoor “Pop-up–Bar” option, this will mean that we can bring all our service indoors for smaller events or customers who are unable to have Hilda at their event. It will be the same service, same quality drinks, but all indoors, so the weather will have no effect on the event or special occasion. We can even place the bar under cover outdoors, this way we can supply a bar for any situation, occasion and event to our customers needs”.
They are also looking to expand to another horsebox bar, “We haven’t yet decided on the service we will provide yet, but I’m sure it will be fantastic and we can’t wait for what the future holds for the Tipsy Truck Co!” If you would like “Hilda” to attend your event, help you to plan your big day and bring a little “Hilda magic” to your special occasion, then give us a call and we can create a bespoke package for you.
“We look forward to joining you on your special day or at your fabulous event!” Martin & Rachel Houghton The Tipsy Truck Co Clitheroe Lancashire 07368692633/07590477626 enquiries@tipsytruck.co.uk www.tipsytruck.co.uk Facebook – The Tipsy Truck Company Instagram – tipsytruckco (#tipsytruck) Twitter – @TruckTipsy
Thinking about marrying abroad but worried that your grandparents won’t be able to make it? Perhaps your close friends and family can’t afford an overseas holiday or maybe you’d rather just get away on your own. Weigh up your options here with our list of pros and cons to help you decide. The biggest issue with getting married abroad tends to be that not everyone on your guest list will be able to make it. So if your grandmother has always dreamed of being at your wedding but is unable to travel, don’t be surprised if she seems upset when you drop the bombshell that you’ve decided to get married abroad. Do reassure anyone who can’t make it that you’ll have a second reception when you’re back in the UK.
Pros You’ll be able to take your vows in the open air and celebrate your special day in an exotic or unusual location, with different food, flowers and music to complement your wedding.
Getting married abroad can often be less expensive than the average British wedding. Many couples buy their own tickets and, while the bride’s family may pay for the wedding package, it’s acceptable for guests to pay their own way.
You can invite just a small handful of family and friends to the wedding, so you’re only with people that you really want to celebrate with. It’s the ideal excuse for not inviting your 20 odd cousins and all their children.
Alternatively, you can jet off alone and get married in a romantic, private ceremony, just the two of you. If you book through a travel operator, they’ll do practically all the organising, leaving you plenty of time for dress shopping and planning your honeymoon!
If you’d rather be totally involved in the planning process, you can opt for a tailor-made wedding.
Cons Friends and family might not be able to afford to travel abroad, or be able take the time to go further afield. You might upset people who’ve been left off your list – but you may be able to ease some disappointment by having a big bash when you get home. You won’t have as much control over the organising as you would at home.
You might end up regretting not inviting family members if you jet off alone. If it’s just the two of you, you’ll need to rope in a stranger to act as witness. Although your wedding abroad may work out cheaper initially, if you put on a second reception in the UK for all those who couldn’t make it, you can end up paying as much or more than you would have done if you’d married in the UK in the first place!
Even if you head for tropical climes, you can’t guarantee sunny weather. And remember, unless you head off for a second week somewhere else, you might be stuck on honeymoon with your friends and family!
Teepee Tent Hire provide Luxury and Unique Teepee’s for weddings and events! Established since 2014 our experience and knowledge is ever growing. Teepee’s are a marvellous and unique way to celebrate s special occasion. They lend themselves to a very relaxed and laidback approach which what makes them so appealing! Who wants to feel stressed and uncomfortable!?
The teepee’s come in many shapes and sizes from 6.5m – 10.3m in diameter, which are all uniquely designed to interlink with one another so to create a really special space for you and your guests to celebrate! The teepee’s can provide space for an intimate party of 10-15 people in a ‘Baby Teepee’ or a large good old ‘knees up’ for hundreds of guests in interlink giant teepee’s! Whatever the occasion, Teepee Tent Hire can provide a space that is sure to WOW your guests!
The teepee’s can also be used all year round too, with are wonderful firepits and heaters keeping you toasty and warm …… and not forgetting that they make for a great marshmallow toasting station too! The approach we offer to clients is that we can do as much or as little as you’re after. If you’re dead set on organising and arranging your wedding, styling and suppliers then we are more than happy for you to get stuck in! However, for those who either don’t have a clue on where to start or don’t have the time and just need some guidance, then we can help you with assigning your own personal wedding planner and event coordinator.
We work hand in hand with Donna, from ‘Eden Weddings and Events’ who also has an award-winning styling and venue dressing company called ‘Pure Elegance Wedding and Events’. Donna has over 20 year’s experience in the events industry and is sure to make sure that your special day is just as you imagined, she will be there on the day to ensure all the suppliers and guests know what, when and where they should be, so that the day moves smoothly and on time! She can also style and dress your teepee with her team of stylist who transform the space in no time to the magical space you envisaged!
Here are some of my top tips for a Teepee Wedding
The Venue – Whether it’s at home, in a field or at a wedding venue. Make sure that the land has good drainage and that the grass has been cut at least 4-5 times before installation begins. Make sure if you’re in a field that there are no divots in the ground from cattle, try to corner off an area to keep it free from cattle.
Heating – This is something I am always mentioning to clients. Heaters aren’t just for winter. Okay so you may not need them during the day but when the sun drops so does the temperature! It would be a shame for everyone to be making an early dart because they’re cold, so keep the party going and hire a heater or 2.
Weather – The one thing we wish we could plan! However, the best thing to do and this goes for every couple on their wedding day, whether it be an indoor venue or outdoor one, is to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. This way you have options and back up plans. We can provide you with a contingency plan for rain, wind and extreme heat. We have a weather kit which provides you with a sheltered entrance into the teepee whilst the PVC clear panel allow natural light inside too, so you can enjoy the atmosphere under canvas!
Photographer/Videographer – Don’t overlook this element, we can recommend some fabulous photographers and videographers who we have worked with in the past. Those amazing memories can be relived through over and over again in different media! There is some real talent out there that will be sure to capture every element of your day and capture the funny moments you may not have even seen!
Entertainment – This could be for the adults or the children! Some ideas are; Bouncy Castle Rodeo Bull Mobile Crazy Golf Course Magician Silent Disco Saxophone Band DJ Face-paint or Glitter Paint Artist Garden Games – Giant Jenga, Sack Race, Connect Four etc.
If you’re intrigued to find out more, then visit our website on www.teepeetenthire.com or contact us on 01254 208 166 and info@teepeetenthire.com Celebrate your wedding or event in style with Teepee Tent Hire
Getting married isn’t just about going on honeymoon, but it sure is an exciting plus to the whole shebang! But how do you go about milking the special occasion for all its worth? Everyone loves an upgrade and if you can’t get one when you’re going on your honeymoon then when can you? It’s the perfect opportunity to be pampered and spoiled, especially after all the stress of the wedding planning is over.
Calling first class! There are so many moments where you might be able to wangle an upgrade when you go on honeymoon. The first is the flight. This is a lot easier to accomplish if you haven’t booked a package deal through a high street travel agency. If you’ve booked flights and accommodation separately then turning up at the airport in your finest clobber, rather than like a scruff bag (albeit a very comfy one), is a great way to find yourself boosted up to First or Business class. This is an important fact to consider as the area you want to be moved into is usually full of very well-heeled people. The next step is to arrive at the airport early. This gives you the best opportunity of nabbing any last-minute upgrades.
Don’t forget to check again when you reach the gate in case an upgrade has become available since you checked-in. Another hot tip for making it more likely to receive an upgrade is to fly on a Saturday as this is when business travellers are usually at home, meaning you have less competition.
Tell the world you’re here for your honeymoon Once you’ve made it to your honeymoon destination the next step towards getting an upgrade is to tell everyone that you’re on your honeymoon! It’s important to do this at the right time though. Telling businesses that you’re going on your honeymoon when you make the booking tends to hike the prices up. So, you’re better off waiting until you hit the runway to mention that you’re newly-weds on honeymoon. If you’re staying in a hotel then mention at check-in that you’re on your honeymoon and ask if there are any honeymoon suites available for you to upgrade to or if there is anything they can do for you to help make your honeymoon more memorable. Then as you go about making your precious memories whilst you are away, you need to keep speaking up.
Tell everyone you meet that you’re there on your honeymoon. You never know, it might lead to a couple of free glasses of champagne over dinner at any of the restaurants you might visit! The same can be said for any activities, excursions or day trips that you intend to do whilst you’re away.
Live like an A-lister Of course, before you even get to this stage you need to decide on where to go! If you’re at a loss for ideas, other than knowing that you want the A-list treatment, then take a leaf out of @RocknRollBride’s book. She says that ‘If you’re looking to really go all out on your honeymoon, to have a once in a lifetime experience and to truly live it up like a rock star, then the Maldives has to be top of your list.’
Dining out at The Villa
has just got better, especially with our Afternoon Tea Offer! Until
the end of July, we are offering a Luxury Afternoon Tea for the price
of a Traditional! That is just £15.95 for a selection of sandwiches
and savouries, cakes, scones, tea or coffee and a glass of sparkling
Prosecco or non-alcoholic Elderflower Fizz.
If Afternoon Tea is not
your thing then do not worry! We also serve delightful dishes from
our Lounge Menu, Table D’Hote Menu, A La Carte Menu and Grill Menu.
Not to mention our weekly offers…
Fish Friday
Every Friday between
12pm and 9.30pm we serve a beer-battered fish with hand-cut chips,
mushy or garden peas and homemade tartare sauce for just £6.95. To
go large just add £2.
Super Sundays
Sunday is the day of
rest so allow us to do all of the cooking! Get two fabulous courses
for £18.95 or three courses for just £22.95. Served from 12 noon
until 8pm.
You can find us located
in the quaint village of Wrea Green close to the towns of Lytham and
St Annes. To book, call 01772 80 40 40.
Weddings at The
Villa
For
over a decade we have been making weddings dreams become reality. Our
4 Star Hotel with a 2 AA Rosetted Restaurant and magnificent grounds
ensure that every wedding is unique and memorable. We have 31
luxurious en-suite bedrooms, all of which have been refurbished to a
5-star standard. Our newlyweds will receive a complementary bed and
breakfast stay in one of the four staterooms of their choice on the
night of their wedding.
We have several
function rooms to choose from which all boast a certain charm. Our
Hall is our popular Ceremony Room with its high, oak beamed ceiling,
grand fireplace and sparkling chandeliers. The Pavilion is the ideal
Wedding Breakfast room, able to hold over 300 people. Its white,
draping, starlit canopy with fairy lights and mood lighting
transforms the ambience to match the change from the day to the
night-time celebrations.
There is no better time
to book your wedding with us than now! Our Summertime Offer is only
valid until the end of August, so if you would like to take advantage
of securing your wedding day with just a £500 deposit, call 01772 80
40 40!
Just two weeks before the wedding of Jules and John Natlacen, something happened which changed their lives forever. Jules tripped over at their home in Manchester, fell and broke both her legs. The wedding went ahead, but the walking honeymoon in Devon was scuppered! So they decided to take a short break to the beautiful town of Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. During their “mini” honeymoon, they chanced upon an empty shop and it was here that their dreams were born – to open a speciality cheese shop, next to the Church – namely “Churchmouse Cheeses”
They moved to Kirkby Lonsdale and John started to design and sell Wedding Cakes made out of cheese and since 2004, their Wedding Cheese Cake business has grown and grown. They send their cakes throughout the whole of the UK and the cost of a cake includes all the cheeses, all the decorations, courier delivery the day before the wedding, instructions on how to build your special cake and lots of photographs of similar cakes. “The cakes are easy to assemble, but looks amazing” says John. “We have gone for a rustic, artisan approach and the photos in the box help the person building the cake to recreate what the bride and bridegroom have seen on our website”
Most cheeses can be used on the wedding cake, as long as they tier in the correct way. “We use a lot of Lancashire cheeses in our cakes, including Tasty Lancashire, Blacksticks Blue, Smoked Lancashire and Creamy Lancashire” says John. “We also have a cake called “Piggy in the Middle” which has a delicious Hand Crafted Pork Pie as one of the layers. This cake was designed by me in 2017 and has long been our Bestseller. What could be more of a Match Made in Heaven? Pork Pie and Cheese”
John and Jules also offer their Churchmouse Chutney to complement the Cheese Wedding Cake. A delicious mix of ruby port, fig and apple in a dark chutney. The store boasts a fine array of Artisan Crackers and Biscuits, such as Three Seed Crackers, Sourdough Crackers, Charcoal Biscuits, Hazelnut and Raisin Toasts to name just a few. They can even offer a rustic cheese board to place the Cheese Wedding Cake on, which is made from a slice of an old tree. “I chanced upon this idea after driving past a logging yard nearby”said John. “We sand them down and the Wedding Cakes look amazing sat atop of a slice of tree”
John and Jules even offer a FREE cheese tasting to any Bride and Groom -to- be who have already booked their venue. “Come up and see us in the beautiful village of Barbon, for a leisurely day out and have a cheese tasting with us” says Jules. “We are 90 minutes North of Manchester and not a traffic light between us and Manchester Airport” Their store, which they moved too after their children were born, is called The Churchmouse at Barbon and is a heady mix of cafe, speciality cheeses, delicatessen, with outdoor seating on a terrace with great views of the Barbon Fells. The Churchmouse at Barbon, Barbon, LA6 2LL Tel 015242 76224 Mob 07966 336789 Churchmouse Cheeses Wedding Cakes www.churchmousecheeses.com/weddingcheesecakes/ facebook.com/churchmousebarbon
Holbeck Ghyll, a traditional Country House Hotel in Windermere, is proud to welcome Keira Beattie to the dedicated team. As the Wedding and Events Co-ordinator she’ll be making their couples dreams a reality. With over 10 years’ experience within the Wedding Industry you really can lean on her expertise to help you plan your day… your way.
There’s nothing Keira hasn’t experienced, from collapsing wedding cakes to chasing Seagulls – it’s safe to say that you’re in very safe hands! Originally from Montrose, a small town on the East coast of Scotland, Keira worked for a small family run hotel and was inducted into the hospitality industry at the tender age of 13. Almost immediately she realised her passion to work with people providing unforgettable experiences. From restaurant management to guest engagement she quickly worked her way through the hotels various departments to find the best fit for her. When Keira found herself running wedding and conference events it’s safe to say that it was a Cinderella story – the slipper fit perfectly! …
When asked about her own wedding, Keira had this to say; ‘When I got married I remember feeling so pressured to plan the perfect day, not just for me and my husband to be, but for all of our family and friends too. I wanted them to treasure the day and take life long memories away with them. I still remember that feeling now and that’s what drives me to help every single bride and groom have the day of their dreams. Whether it’s a regal occasion or an intimate ceremony I pride myself on being your ‘stress reliever’ throughout the planning process and your fairy godmother on the day itself.’
In 2011 Keira and her family headed South to the beautiful Cornish coastline and she found a new home at Tregenna Castle in St Ives. It was here that Keira, with the help of her team, won three awards for the hotel – Simply Wedding Venue of the Year for 2 years running and South West Wedding Venue of the Year 2018.
With an average of 100 weddings a year Keira was doing what she loved whilst successfully leading the department to its best ever year. The saying really is true, when you love what you do it’s not really a job and her results speak for themselves.
During 2018 Keira and her family moved from Cornwall to Cumbria and landed in Windermere, where Elia Shreiber, the General Manager at Holbeck Ghyll was only too happy to bring Keira on board. Since starting at Holbeck Ghyll Keira has set about getting to know the 4 red star hotel and all of the beautiful brides to be – how exciting! She’s also revamped the wedding packages and attended several wedding fayres already.
One of the flagship packages Holbeck Ghyll offers, is the ‘Exclusively Yours’ package where couples have full use of the entire hotel and its 28 Acres for 24 hours, the package includes all accommodation, breakfast, wedding dinner with wine, toast drinks and many other premium additions … prices start from as little at £5,500 for up to 50 guests!
When asked about joining the team at Holbeck Ghyll, Keira said: ‘The hotel is simply stunning; it’s a dream to sell. With acres and acres of beautiful gardens and breath-taking views of the lakes and mountains for pictures, the amazing food courtesy of head chef William Dimartino, the individual bedrooms…..it really is the dream venue. I must be drawn to stunning venues with incredible views as I have been lucky enough to find two I have had the privilege of working in’
Keira has her heart set on an award-winning future for Holbeck Ghyll and can’t wait to set the perfect scene for brides and grooms. If you’re planning to tie the knot and would like to find out more please contact Keira. TEL: +44(0)1539-432-375 EMAIL: EVENTS@HOLBECKGHYLL.COM WEBSITE: https://www.holbeckghyll.com/
Trying to make your wedding different from the others you have attended is not easy. Being creative with your venue can often be the start of helping to bring your ideas to life. Every little detail should say something about the happy couple and your choices of food and drink should be no different to this.
A drink on arrival for guests doesn’t have to be a glass of fizz, ready poured on a table. Why not think about a quirky Prosecco Van if you are outdoors ? Also, a simple but delicious glass of fizz can be lifted by the addition of fresh fruit, luxury cordials or liqueurs, even a small cloud of candy floss, so think about how you can ‘pimp that fizz’.
Alternatively, if the happy couple love a G&T, a Gin bar can be curated to reflect artisan gins from the area where the happy couple are from, or are planning to set up home together. Special gin bottles can even be given as table wedding favours or included into the table plan, as a reminder of the bride and groom. A good mobile Gin and Prosecco bar can provide all these services and we can even create a wedding cocktail, personalised menus and help make your wedding standout and memorable for all the right reasons.
For all your innovative drinks related solutions, please contact: Gillian Bartlett
Director, Copa Fizz on 07787867262 or visit www.copafizz.co.uk ‘If Prosecco isn’t the answer….. then Gin definitely is!’
