Bridal shop owner does her bit for charity
Bridal shop owner collecting dresses for charity
Bridal shop owner Becky Murtagh, who runs Nancy Jane Bridal in Stretford, is doing her bit for charity by collecting used bridal gowns for local charity, St Ann’s Hospice.
The hospice has its own specialist bridal store in Cheadle where it raises money through selling second hand wedding gowns. Bridal shop owner Becky has been helping out the charity store by collecting the dresses, cleaning, and running repairs on them if needed, in order for the charity to sell them on and raise much needed funds.
Becky even made the ultimate sacrifice herself and donated her own wedding dress, which she wore to tie the knot with husband Mark three years ago. The mother of two admitted it was a tough decision to make, as such a garment holds great sentimental value, but conceded she’d never wear it again, so it was right to pass it on.
As well as bridal dresses, the charity also collects other items such as groom and page boy suits, bridesmaid and flower girl dresses, and even accessories such as tiaras, shoes and handbags. Becky says she’s even encouraged her own bridesmaids to give up their dresses for the St Ann’s Hospice.
29-year-old Becky has been donating second hand wedding dresses to St Ann’s Hospice since she set up her business in 2007. The charity say they are very grateful for the work Becky puts in, and know they can always rely on dresses arriving from her in immaculate condition.
Wedding prompts bride to lose half her body weight
Sheila was determined she wasn't going to be a "fat bride" and so lost 12 stone ahead of her wedding
A recent survey revealed that the average bride-to-be aims to lose two stone in weight ahead of their big day. However Sheila McInnes went a step further and shed half her body weight before she walked down the aisle.
After her partner Brian proposed, although elated at the prospect of becoming his wife, Sheila refused to name the date as she dreaded the thought being a “fat bride.”
At 24 stone, and a dress size 32, Sheila was morbidly obese. However it wasn’t until she developed sleep apnoea which was caused by her weight, that she felt spurred on to lose the weight.
After being told she’d need to lose 4 stone before being considered for a gastric band operation, the mother-of-two embarked on a diet from the internet which replaced meals with shakes, bars, and soups. After losing the 4 stone, Sheila decided to ditch the gastric band operation and instead continued with the diet, determined to shed the pounds that way.
The dedication paid off as 32-year-old Sheila was able to buy that wedding dress she’s been dreading getting into and walk down the aisle with confidence, 12 stone lighter than she was when she got engaged.
Many friends who attended the wedding hadn’t seen Sheila since her dramatic weight loss which prompted quite a few gasps when she made her big arrival on their wedding day last October.
Husband Brian admitted fighting back the tears as he watched his bride in a stunning strapless size 12 dress walking towards him on their big day.
Rules relaxed on church weddings
Couples will be free to marry in a church where they have little connection
The General Synod at the Church’s parliament has voted to relax the current rule which prevents couples from marrying in a church where they don’t have a strong connection to the parish.
It is hoped the move will enable the church to claw back some of the wedding business which is currently being dominated by stately homes and hotels offering civil ceremony services.
Although the regulations will be significantly relaxed, engaged couples will still have to prove a “qualifying connection” with their chosen church in order to be permitted to marry there.
Church officials have admitted that the old rules were difficult to justify and excluded people unnecessarily. Now brides and grooms-to-be will have greater freedom to choose a church which best suits their needs.
It’s anticipated that the news will create a surge in wedding bookings at churches which may have been used for a celebrity wedding, or which have been used as locations for films or TV shows.
Some clergy with especially beautiful churches objected to the slackening of the marriage laws as they feared they would be unable to cope with the demand from couples wanting to tie the knot in their attractive buildings.
The number of church weddings has declined by 40% in the last 10 years while civil ceremony services held at specially licensed premises has soared. It is hoped this change in the rules may go some way to helping to redress the balance.
10 new jobs in Cardiff offered as part of wedding car hire company’s official re-launch
Cheap rates available on wedding car hire as part of the official re-launch of Cars for Stars
10 new jobs have become available in Cardiff as part of the official re-launch of leading wedding car hire company, Cars for Stars. The luxury limo and car hire operator was taken over by new owners last month and now the company is gearing up for its first week in business under the guidance of its brand new management team.
The new head quarters of Cars for Stars has been set up in Cardiff and the owners are looking to recruit 10 new staff members. There are a range of different vacancies available including sales team staff, web design and writing positions, team leader and sales manager jobs.
As well as vacancies at the new Cardiff office, Cars for Stars is also looking to recruit limousine and luxury car hire operators all over the country to work as part of the new team. If you run your own wedding car hire company, or if you’re a self employed chauffeur, get in touch with Cars for Stars today for more information on the business opportunities available.
Cars for Stars has undergone a total revamp since being taken over by its new owners. The main website http://www.carsforstars.co.uk/ has been restyled and a sister website http://www.carsforstars.net/news/ which reports on all the latest news from the world luxury transportation has been launched to work alongside the main site.
A brand new website dedicated to wedding car hire has also been developed http://www.wedding-carhire.net/ here you will find a full list of services offered by Cars for Stars with the focus firmly upon luxury wedding transportation. There’s a detailed image gallery with full break-down of all the vehicles available, plus an online enquiry form where customers can request a free quotation online quickly and securely.
Cars for Stars boasts an impressive range of stunning wedding cars including vintage cars, to cutting edge modern vehicles, and luxurious limousines. Plus for one day only, to celebrate the company’s official re-launch, Cars for Stars is offering special discounts on all of its services, plus they have some last minute availability for peak wedding dates this summer. To get a low cost deal on your wedding car hire, call Cars for Stars now.
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Cars for Stars aims at wedding car hire market
Cars for Stars offers an extensive range of superb wedding cars which are available for hire all over the UK
Cars for Stars is a premier car hire company offering luxury chauffeur driven vehicle services for special occasions. The company has just been sold for an undisclosed amount and the new owners have their sights set on targeting the wedding car hire industry.
For years Cars for Stars has been one of the biggest players in the world of corporate car hire offering chauffeur driven services to busy executives. Having dominated this area of the luxury transport business for some time, the new owners of Cars for Stars are planning to expand their services and bring their expertise to bear in the wedding car hire market.
With a fleet of top class vehicles, Cars for Stars offers the crème de la crème of luxury wedding cars. From the latest models from world renowned brands like Bentley, Rolls Royce, Mercedes, and Aston Martin, every bride and groom will be bowled over by the choice of sumptuous wedding cars on offer. As a national company, the wedding car hire service is available all over the UK.
As the most important day of your life, it’s vital you arrive at your wedding ceremony feeling like a million dollars. For this once in a lifetime occasion, don’t leave anything down to chance. Hiring a highly professional transport company for your wedding means you will be treated to the full VIP service as Cars for Stars only employs chauffeurs of the highest calibre who take pride in providing an outstanding level of customer care.
With ambitious new owners at the helm, Cars for Stars has a number of exciting expansion plans in the pipeline however the company’s unstinting dedication to offering the highest possible standard on customer services is one aspect that will never change. For more information on Cars for Stars wedding car hire packages please click on the following link http://www.carsforstars.net/
The In Wedding Show coming soon to London’s Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace will play host to The In Wedding Show this September
North London’s biggest wedding fair sweeps into the capital on Sunday September 5th at one of the city’s most beautiful historic buildings, Alexandra Palace.
70 exhibitors will showcase their skills and services at the one day extravaganza which runs from 11am until 5pm. The In Wedding Show is a must-visit for all brides-to-be whatever stage you are at with your wedding preparations. Whether you have recently become engaged and need advice on wedding venues, or if you’re about to tie the knot soon and need help with last minute details like place name cards, or favours for your guests, this event is for you.
For any bride, the wedding dress is one of the most important elements of the day. For wedding gown inspiration, check out the bridal fashion show at the forthcoming event which will feature dresses from a wide range of top name designers with gowns to suit all tastes and budgets. There will be two catwalk shows during the day, the first begins at 12:30pm and followed by the 2:30pm showing.
Visitors who book their tickets to The In Wedding Show in advance will receive a free goodie bag courtesy of John Lewis. The retail giant is one of the main sponsors of the event along with Wedding TV, and Your London Wedding Magazine. Advance tickets starts from just £3.50 per person, although if you are buying more than one ticket there are discounts available.
From dress makers to photographers, chauffeur driven wedding cars to magicians, caterers to florists, experts covering every imaginable service will be on hand at The In Wedding Show this September. There will also be a number of wedding planners, hair and beauty specialists and other experts in attendance to offer advice to brides and grooms-to-be. For more information on the event at Alexandra Palace, please visit the following link http://www.theinweddingshow.co.uk/index.html
The In Wedding Show also organise a number of other occasions around the UK, to find a wedding fair happening near you, take a look at this link http://www.inweddingfayre.co.uk/
Wedding guest etiquette for the digital age
Posting pics of the big day on Facebook without telling the bride is a modern day social faux pas
Weddingchannel.com has compiled a list of do’s and don’t for wedding guests who Tweet. The introduction of internet social networking sites has thrown up a whole host of potential pitfalls for wedding guests, so to avoid a digital faux pas this wedding season, here are a few hints.
According to the weddingchannel.com, a leading wedding and gift registry website, there are a number of unspoken rules wedding guests with a penchant for Facebook and Twitter need to abide by if they want to keep on the right side of the bride and groom.
At the top of the list of digital no no’s is posting photos of the big day on the internet without letting the newlyweds know first. In a poll conducted by weddingchannel.com 40% of the brides questioned said this was one of their biggest grievances.
Another common gripe is wedding guests giving minute-by-minute updates on Twitter or Facebook about the wedding day. Or even worse, announcing another couple’s engagement before the news is officially out, definitely a big no-no.
Sending your RSVP for a wedding via Twitter is also at the top of a list of pet-hates for brides and grooms to be. If they’ve put the effort in to post you a handwritten invitation, you should show the same courtesy back.
One of the biggest pitfalls to avoid is complaining about a wedding online; just don’t do it! You never know who may read your posts and you could end up offending a friend for life.
Anya Hindmarch launches personalised handbags ideal for bridal gifts
The satin clutch bag from Anya Hindmarch can be personalised with the bride's initials
As the wedding season gets underway you may be racking your brains trying to come up with an imaginative gift for a bride-to-be. Well Anya Hindmarch may just be the answer to your prayers as the handbag designer has just launched a brand new range of personalised handbags which make the perfect gift for the blushing bride.
These designer handbags don’t come cheap mind you, with prices starting from £295. However if you are playing the role of a bridesmaid at a close friend’s wedding, why not club together with the rest of the girls in order to keep the cost down?
We’re sure every bride would be thrilled to receive this gift, plus the date of the wedding and the brides initials are embroidered into the bag so she’ll have a lovely keepsake from the big day. For an extra touch, a handwritten note can also be sewn into the lining of the bag.
The classic satin Maud clutch bag is an elegant and sophisticated bag in its own right, and although it is ideal for use on a bride’s big day, the versatile bag can be used again for other events and occasions so the newlywed will be able to show off her memento from her special day for years to come.
The personalised bridal bags are available from Anya Hindmarch’s London store.
Music lovers say, “I do” at Jazz festival
Music fans choose Derry Jazz as their wedding venue
A pair of jazz fans decided to tie-in their love for the music and each other by getting hitched at Londonderry’s Jazz Festival.
The couple have been together for 10 years and have been coming to Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival together for the last 7 years.
Groom Dave Donnery admitted it was his idea to hold their wedding at the bustling music event but it didn’t take long for his fiancée to jump onboard with the idea. The soon-to-be-married-couple love absolutely everything to do with the festival including the atmosphere, music and the top line-up of great entertainment so for them, Derry Jazz is the perfect place to get hitched.
The happy couple will exchange vows next Friday afternoon at Londonderry’s Guildhall before heading off to City Hotel to enjoy their reception with the first gig of the night to keep them entertained. As luck would have it, the band playing at the couple’s hotel on their wedding night happens to be their favourite.
In these times of frugality and budget weddings, holding a wedding at a music festival is certainly one way to save money on the cost of entertainment for your bash.
The Festival runs over 6 days from Wednesday April 28th.
Tycoon Events offer full event management services all over the UK
Tycoon Events have expertise in delivering exquisite weddings
Tycoon Banqueting is a successful establishment in North West London offering a wide range of weekly events and facilities for private hire. Now the team at Tycoon are about to embark on a new project providing full event management services all over the UK.
With their extensive experience in delivering an eclectic mix of events on a weekly basis at Tycoon’s base in Sudbury Hill, the team are now keen to bring their expertise to bear in managing private events such as weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, and engagement parties up and down the country.
Tycoon Events are able to assist clients with every aspect of planning their event from sourcing the perfect venue, to décor, catering, and entertainment. Organising a special occasion such as a wedding can be a daunting prospect which is why professional wedding planners have become increasingly popular. Because Tycoon Events boasts a team of individuals who each specialise in different areas, you will receive dedicated advice from people with expertise in different areas of event planning.
From designing bespoke menus to suit your occasion, to assistance with venue theming and venue sourcing, plus help with decorating and dressing your chosen establishment, and advice on where to find the best live bands, DJs, dancers and any other form of entertainment you may require, Tycoon Events cover everything.
With Tycoon Events you can choose to be as involved or uninvolved as you choose. If you’re happy to sit back and let the experts get on with planning you event on your behalf, or if you prefer to be very involved in the organisational process, Tycoon will work with you to provide a service which is tailored your needs.
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