11.00 – 4.30

See. In-style venue dressers at Preston Masonic Hall.

FREE DANCE LESSON (Book your place on line via website)

HOW TO ….. Stands

will you be the one ……to win a Free makeover and be our Bride of the day .

Touch and Taste.Win a Prize of £500 in vouchers from our vendors .

19th February 2012 – 11.00 – 4.30

The Vincent Hotel , Invite you view this remarkable modern Hotel .Be pre-pared to be treated like a star on the Black Carpet of this luxury hotel.

Register at Sparkling Occasions wedding desk for your chance to win some treats.And to receive your Exclusive gift Bag and County Brides Mag.

*11am Champagne Reception for the 1st 100 guests on the day.

*View our vendors tables ,ask advice ,be inspired by the table decor

and flower displays by David Beckham -Doyle .

*Taste the cakes etc .

* win a 60 minute make- over on the day of the fair.

*1st Dance Show by Body in Motion .Horwich .Bolton

This show will WOW you .

from the Latin Rumba to the slow seductive waltz.

*Pre-book your beauty treatments so you don’t have to queue on the day

the Vincent’s beauty team are on hand to give consultations

or to de-stress try a head massage .

You can pre-book by calling the Hotel on

*2 Cat walk shows .Bridal,Evening ,Prom and Mother of the Bride.

* Be the 1st to view the new 2012 collections of exquisite gowns presented by. Ivory Bridal Boutique.

with a couture selection that is sure to SPARKLE.LADIES We are talking Chrystal ,

begins with an SW?You know which company I mean.

* Be entertained by our wedding singer .Has to be Micheal Buble

* Relax and soak up the atmosphere in the bar ,

Did you realise that lingerie is every woman’s top 5 wish list for Christmas?

GUYs You can’t go wrong buying your lovely lady lingerie at Christmas if you come and get expert advice. We at Puure can completely take the stress out of your shopping experience! Guys — If you don’t want to come in you can even just ring 01925 556673 and order over the phone or online at www.puure.com we will even help you pick something out and give you a womens prespective.

We have a large customer base of ladies that have been measured so their husbands/partners can be garentueed to get the right size, but for the ladies that haven’t already been measured we can exchange after Christmas if the size is wrong.

Girls – why not come to Puure and give us your wish list? Then you can be sure he’s on the right track!

At Puure we cater for sizes A-K cup. We have exclusive brands such as Marie Jo, Prima Donna, Wacol and many more. We also have brands starting at £20 so we can cater for all bugets.

Opening times
9.30-5.30 tues – sat
Late night thurs till 8pm in Dec (late night christmas shopping in the village will include santas grotto/ carol singing)
Sunday openings 11am – 4pm.

Puure
10 Eagle Brow
Lymm
Cheshire
WA13 0LN

Tel: 01925 556673
www.puure.com

A GLITTERING future for AUTOGLITTERATI.

 Having only recently got married himself Harry of Autoglitterati is all too well aware of the expense that can be incurred in hiring a wedding car and now being fortunate enough to have a top of the range Bentley at his disposal he has decided to start up his own company Autoglitterati and offer realistic prices to people at a time when they are struggling with all the expense of getting married.

In order to give a first class service the first thing that Harry did was to go and stay in London and attend the course held by the British Chauffeurs Guild to ensure that he was fully qualified to offer the unique experience of being driven and escorted by a fully trained chauffeur.

Knowing that the most important day of a couples’ life hinges on ensuring that the experience is five star  Autoglitteratil  has ensured that all the little touches do not disappoint. For example when he offers free champagne it is in fact champagne and not some cheap fizzy substitute for them to enjoy whilst being whisked away in the sheer elegance of this beautiful automobile. The massive rear doors ensure the most exotic of bride’s wedding dresses is easily accommodated whilst the comfort of the heated and reclining leather seats in a vehicle powered by the twin turbocharged Rolls Bentley engine means the journey is accomplished in virtual silence – the only sound being the pop of the Champagne cork!

Whilst cocooned in the luxury of this sleek silver Arnage and sheltered in case of inclement weather, the sun-roof can always be slid back if the bride so decides to add to her tan whilst on the way to her reception.

The model that he has chosen is not just to Bentley standards but has been further enhanced by Mulliner to their highest standards so by going that extra mile Harry has ensured this Bride’s day will be a day to remember.

AutoGlitterati
Tel: 01457 870066
www.autoglitterati.com

“Florentyna Dawn are branching out  and have opened at the traders outlet,  16, the downs, Altrincham. WA14 2PU with their much sought after casual collection in sizes 6 to 40+

Prices are reasonable with the most beautiful lightweight jersey tops retailing from £39.00 and leggings from £12.00.  Prepare to be spoilt !!!

The award- winning Florentyna Dawn store is constantly pushing the boundaries of fashion for real people, since its conception 25 years ago the expansion has encompassed all sizes, offering a second to non service supplying a worldwide marketplace.

 www.florentynadawn.co.uk

info@florentynadawn.co.uk

0161 487 1679

Greg and I first met during my university placement year, when I was working for a company in Leamington Spa. Our boss said to Greg that he had recruited someone he would get on really well with, that someone was me! How right he was!

After graduating from Manchester Met University, I moved back down to Leamington Spa to be with Greg, but after a couple of years we decided to move back to Manchester to be nearer to our families.

After seven years together, and a year after buying our lovely first house, Greg proposed on a beach in Morfa Nefyn.  It is where my mum and aunts used to go on holiday when they were kids, so it was very special! Although we had been together a long time, it was a shock when Greg got down on one knee and popped the question.  I never ever thought he would ask! There was no doubt in my mind that the answer would be yes.  He is my best friend and my soul mate! On the night of our engagement, we were staying at my aunt and uncle’s cottage.  Instead of going out for a meal to celebrate, we cuddled up in front of the TV watching the Champions League, eating strawberries and drinking champagne! A perfect evening for us both!

Not long after getting engaged, we bookedChristChurchin Heald Green for a spring wedding in April 2010. There was no other choice but my local church, which was also where my mum and dad got married, and where my grandma used to go, making it extra special.  We then began searching for a venue.  We wanted our family and friends to enjoy the day as much as us, and it soon became clear that the family-owned, friendly Deanwater Hotel in Woodford was the place for us. The Balmoral Suite was perfect for our guests, and the grounds are fantastic too!

One of our many decisions was the choice of photographer, which fortunately was an easy choice.  After meeting Rick Dell at my cousin’s wedding, and witnessing how professional and friendly he was, and the quality of his work, we booked Rick without a second thought.

Viewing the Deanwater Hotel a few times allowed us to see the room decorated in different styles, which persuaded us to visit Karen at Dressed to Impress. Here, we saw a mock up of our tables, which helped us make up our minds. The Deanwater Hotel and Dressed to Impress both recommended a florist, which fitted perfectly as Karen worked closely with them so that the flowers and our colours were all co-ordinated, making it easy for us.

My mum and sister made the experience of choosing my wedding dress fantastic. After several weekends of trying on wedding dresses and not finding the right one, my mum thought it would be nice to have the dress made. My cousin-in-law recommended Karen at Natalie Ann Brides, in Huyton,Liverpoolto us. After going to see Karen a couple of times, I had a design for my dress!  We also had my sister’s bridesmaid dress, the two flower girls’ dresses and Greg’s cravat and handkerchief made by Karen. She did a fantastic job!

The choice of cake was our next thing to decide and my mum said she would like to make it. I was made up about it, because she doesn’t half make a good cake! We had two fruit layers and a chocolate layer made by Joanne Garton of Allsorts of Cakes in Formby. She did a beautiful job of icing the finished masterpiece.

Greg chose Moss Bros at the Trafford Centre as the place to select the men’s suits. They were really helpful as the men were able to collect their suits from their nearest location. This was a real benefit as the men are from Southport, Leamington Spa and Manchester.

With the church, cars, reception, outfits, photographer and flowers booked, we had to plan entertainment for the reception. On recommendation from the Deanwater Hotel, we contacted  Duane, our DJ for the evening was superb with just the right music selection to keep the dance floor full all night.

With the majority of things organised, we began to focus on planning our honeymoon.  It was so hard to decide where we would like to go because there are so many places we want to visit. Owing to the time of year we had chosen to get married, we felt we should look for the sunshine.  We eventually decided upon Vegas for some partying, followed by a drive across Arizona to Scottsdale near Phoenix to spend some time relaxing. 

Before we knew it, the day had arrived.  I woke up to the most glorious sunshine. I could not believe it! My bridesmaids and I all headed to out for our hair to be styled, make up and nails to be done. I really did enjoy the time when we were all together.  I remember getting many texts from family and friends wishing me good luck. It felt so surreal that I was going to be getting married in a few hours time. As I arrived back at the house, Rick had just arrived and began taking pictures straightaway.  It was lovely and relaxed and he kept the day running smoothly.  It was fantastic. 

It was so lovely to see everyone dressed up.  My bridesmaids in purple and lilac looked amazing, my mum in her mother of the bride outfit from Florentyna Dawn, Hazel Grove, looked beautiful and my dad didn’t scrub up too bad either!

Before I knew it, Dad and I left the house.  I had time to phone my grandma on the way to the church as she was unable to make the wedding, so it was really lovely to talk to her just before I left.  I had been relatively calm all morning, although a little tearful at times.  However, when I got to the church, I had to take quite a few deep breaths, but as soon as I saw Greg I couldn’t take my eyes off him!

The service by Father Paul was fantastic and made us both feel relaxed.  Greg’s sisters and my friend did readings, which made it special too. It was so lovely to see all our family and friends there for us.  It was so amazing and something we both will never forget.  We had pictures taken outside and then headed straight for the Deanwater Hotel.  Ourfriend drove us in his Audi A8 and it was brilliant, we were married!

After photographs in the beautiful grounds of the hotel, we had a traditional line up and had our wedding breakfast. All the speeches were fantastic, especially Colin’s, who was the best man. He had managed to get footage of Greg when he was young, dancing to New Kids on the Block.  Needless to say, it was hilarious!  Rick took pictures of the speeches and first dance.  I would really recommend it as it was so nice to see all our reactions!

The evening guests soon arrived and the party really got underway! It was so lovely to have everyone enjoying themselves, the dance floor was rarely empty.  We had such an amazing day and wouldn’t change a thing! Thank you so much to everyone for making our day perfect for us!

We met on the first day I arrived in England five years ago. We were introduced by one of my best friends, Xiufang Wang. I liked Mo’s sense of humour and we got on well, often talking about our lives and studies in Manchester. We developed a close friendship very quickly and I soon realised I had found my Mr Right!

Valentine’s Day this year coincided with Chinese New Year. It was the Year of the Tiger, which we celebrated with our family and friends. That day, during dinner Mo proposed to me on one knee with a beautiful bouquet of roses. I was completely taken by surprise and felt so happy I said yes immediately.

Our parents are very superstitious and informed us that the most auspicious day to get married was 21^st March this year. We only had three weeks to arrange our dream wedding with 110 guests!

We felt that choosing our wedding rings was the most important thing to organise first. After a lot of research we discovered the Cartier Trinity ring, which we had travel toLondonto get. We chose these rings because they symbolised friendship, love and forever.

Then to find my wedding dress! I wanted the traditional Chinese wedding kwa which was made of embroidered red silk. However, I found that due to the short time I had before the wedding, it was very difficult to find a suitable kwa in time. Things were also made trickier as I have a very small frame. I was facing the possibility of waiting up to 6 months for something custom made. I therefore decided to order my wedding kwa fromChinavia the internet. I was worried that I was not able to try it on before it was purchased, but luckily it fitted me perfectly. I had found my dream wedding dress!

For our reception, we booked a banquet atPearl Cityrestaurant inChinatowninManchester. They specialised in Chinese cuisine and were able to accommodate all our guests that day.

It was through County Bride magazine that we booked Rick Dell as our photographer, Rich Video as our videographer, Danielle Horan as my hairdresser and a wedding car from High Style Cars. Thanks to the information in the magazine, we found people whose work we liked and the team was put together very quickly.

It was fantastic to be able to have a traditional Chinese wedding inEngland. The colour red features heavily in a Chinese wedding as it is considered to be a lucky and joyful colour, therefore many of the wedding decorations as well as my kwa was red.

On the day of the wedding, Mo had to collect me from my parent’s house to go to his. Whilst at my parent’s house, I was accompanied by my closest friend who was there to mourn my departure from my family home. As part of the wedding ritual, when Mo arrived, he was greeted by my bridesmaids. They acted as if they were very reluctant for the wedding to proceed until Mo had to won them over by convincing them of his worthiness! This is a traditional wedding game often played in good humour as part of a Chinese wedding.

As part of the ceremony, Mo and I served tea to our parents and senior relatives as a mark of respect. Afterwards, we all went toPearl City, where firecrackers were set off outside, telling people that dinner was beginning. Our banquet included food symbolic to having a successful marriage, such as fish, pork and pigeon.

We enjoyed every moment celebrating our wedding with our family and friends. It was a traditional and romantic event which we will remember forever!

• Videography – Rich Video – www.richvideo.co.uk
• Photography – Rick Dell – www.rickdellphotography.co.uk

Iain and I first met in a wine bar in Macclesfield in 2006.  From the start, we realised that we shared the same sense of humour, which I believe helps a lot in any long term relationship.

I learnt very quickly that Iain loved his sports; he played rugby, supported Manchester United and enjoyed playing golf. I, on the other hand dislike watching any kind of sport, preferring to socialise with friends and family. They say that opposites attract and that definitely seems to be the case with us.

 In February 2009, Iain took me to Paris for the Valentine’s Day weekend. He said I deserved a treat after all the hard work I had put in opening a new beauty salon called Adored on Chestergate, Macclesfield with my partner Jenna. It was there under the Eiffel Tower that Iain asked me to marry him. After asking him to repeat the question, just to make sure I was hearing correctly I said yes.

We decided our wedding day would be Saturday 21^st May 2011. We then concentrated our efforts on finding our first home together. We spent a year renovating our lovely home and eventually moved in on 9^th February 2010. In the meantime, my sister, Christine, made our save the date cards. She had said that she would be delighted to make the wedding invitations, table menus and settings which was a great help.

We chose to get married at Adlington Hall because we felt it had a special atmosphere. The hall itself was breathtakingly beautiful both internally and externally. Straightaway, we fell in love with the manicured grounds, the maze and the stunning array of colourful flowers and plants. The wedding breakfast would take place in the Hunting Lodge next door, which was just as beautiful with its sweeping staircase and wooden beams.

I have always loved the purple colour on Cadbury’s chocolate bars, so it was easy for me to choose a colour theme for the wedding. The hard task was trying to find my dress and bridesmaids dresses in the Cadbury’s purple. I found my dream dress – a Maggie Sottero Dominque satin gown at The Confetti Box Bridal Centre in Eccles, Salford. They also had the exact purple colour I wanted for my three bridesmaids; my sister Christine, Iain’s sister Emma and my best friend Victoria. My mum even got her rather special outfit from their sister shop, Diva Couture. All the staff were really so friendly and helpful.

Iain and I chose our wedding rings from P.R. Jones Jewellers in Macclesfield, where Iain also bought my diamond solitaire engagement ring.

We next turned our attention to a photographer. As we are a quite laid back couple, we did not want all our photos to be formal, we wanted something to match our outgoing personalities. When we met Rick Dell, I knew we had found what we were looking for. He made us feel at ease and had us laughing all the time. Furthermore, his photographs were just great!

Every bride wants a fine day for her wedding and I was no exception. When I awoke to the sun streaming through the curtains on the morning of the wedding, I couldn’t keep the smile from my face. That was the way it stayed all day and night, so everybody tells me!

At 8.15am, my make-up artist, Gemma Hallowell, arrived to work her magic. At 11.00am, Clare from Chelsea Flowers, Wilmslow, arrived with the bouquets and button holes. They were a vision of white roses and outstanding vanda orchids – just perfect. By noon, when the beautiful Regent Tourer from Horgans Limousines arrived, I was so excited. I hoped that Iain would be pleased with the Charabanc Omnibus I had secretly ordered to take him, the best man and his four ushers to Adlington Hall. They had been told they were going by donkey and really didn’t know what to expect!

 As we arrived, our toastmaster, Brian Wroe, who we already knew from my sister’s wedding three years ago, greeted us and continued to give us great help and support throughout the day. When the doors opened inside the hall, Guy Porteus was playing our chosen piece of music, Pachelbel’s Canon. I saw Iain and his best man Daniel turn and smile as Dad and I entered. I thought about how smart they looked in their dark grey Prince Edward suits provided by Keith Patient at John Douglas Menswear, Chestergate, Macclesfield.

The part of the wedding that we were both nervous about was saying our vows, but Ann May, Deputy Superintendent Registrar, from Cheshire East Council made us feel comfortable and the ceremony was both relaxed and emotional, especially when our respected mothers gave readings without shedding too many tears between them. With the biggest smiles on our faces, we finally became husband and wife.

Given the great weather, after the ceremony our guests drank Pimm’s with lemonade and ate canapés in the grounds. They were entertained with music from Guy Porteus and Matthew Windsor, a close hand magician who made quite an impression with a range of tricks. He had made some guests’ watches disappear and then reappear inside a balloon animal he had made.

The Hunting Lodge was dressed beautifully with white chair covers and, purple sashes. The tables had crystals and small electric tea lights on them. In the evening, there was a colourful candy buffet provided by Holly Moore of Brides and Bows. Holly had been great in organising the room. She thought of many ideas like the purple uplighters which really enhanced the feel of the room. The menu of homemade country pâté, roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding and horseradish sauce followed by lemon soufflé served with fresh fruit and a shortbread wafer was delicious. We had chocolate lollies as our favours with our names and wedding date written on them, all tied up with a purple bow provided by Simon Dunn, a chocolatier from Wilmslow. It was then followed by three extremely humorous and emotional speeches.

As the evening guests arrived, we cut our fabulous three tier, fruit, chocolate and vanilla sponge wedding cake, which also had bride and groom character figures mounted on top which looked amazingly like us. Classic Celebration Cakes had certainly done us proud and the cake tasted delicious.

Our first dance was to “You are my Destiny” by Lionel Richie and then the song we really wanted, “Your sex is on Fire” by The Kings Of Leon which is our favourite song and one that got everybody into the party mood.  It was all over so quickly, but because of all the planning and hard work by myself and my parents, it was the most wonderful and magical day of our lives so far.

We spent our wedding night at The White House Manor Hotel in Prestbury near Macclesfield, before travelling to the bright lights of Dubai followed by the relaxing peace and tranquillity of Mauritius for our honeymoon.

• Bridesmaid dresses   Confetti Box – www.confettibox.com
• Cars Horgans Limousines - www.horganscars.co.uk
• Entertainment Guy Porteous - www.guyporteous.co.uk
• Hotel / Venue Adlington Hall / hunting lodge - www.adlingtonhall.com
• Mens Hire   John Douglas – www.johndouglasmenswear.co.uk
• Photography   Rick Dell -  www.rickdellphotography.co.uk
• Mother of the bride – Diva Couture – www.confettibox.com
• Wedding Dress Confetti Box - www.confettibox.com

Bare Necessities open new shop.

Well, what a welcome  . . . shop owners and shoppers alike have given us a very warm welcome  since we opened  10 days ago!

Come and visit Bare Necessities lovely new boutique with fabulous lingerie, swimwear and nightwear shown on two floors! Aubade, Lise Charmel and Hanro are back in addition to all time favourites Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Lejaby, Felina , Fantasie, Freya, Fauve to name but a few!  We look forward to seeing you!

Did you know that around 80% of ladies are wearing the wrong size bra?

Owner of Bare Necessities Julie Matthews, a certified Marie Jo/Prima Donna lingerie stylist, believes that many ladies are wearing at least one cup size too small and a back size that is too big.

This offers little or no support and does not show off your figure to its full potential. 

Wearing the correct size and style can help transform your figure putting curves back in the right places and can change your silhouette dramatically. It is important to be refitted regularly as your size can change due to weight change, illness and age.

 We offer:

•  Personal Fitting
• Private Appointments
• Extensive selection of styles and sizes
• Swimwear and co ordinates all year round
• Gift Wrapping
• Gift Vouchers

Some of the very best brands including

Lingerie from

Marie Jo,  Prima Donna,  Aubade,  Lejaby, Felina, Lise Charmel, Fantasie  Freya, Empreinte (best lingerie designer 2011)

Swimwear from

Gottex (including Silver and Profile) , Gideon Oberson,   Rasurel  Seafolly,   Roidal  Seaspray,   Sunflair,   Diva,   Fantasie,   Freya,

Maryan Mehlhorn (best international swimwear designer 2011) including her L’Idea and Charmline collections

 Beautiful Nightwear and hoisery

We are here to offer help and advice – why not pop in or make an appointment  . . .

 Tel 01565 755 121

email:  barenecessities-knutsford@btconnect.com

Julie
Bare Necessities
80 King Street
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 6ED
UK
Tel: 0044 1565 755121

bare.necessities@btinternet.com

Exclusive to the Northwest Sassi Holford arrives at Lace.

Lace bridalwear the best bridal retailer in the Northwest and its easy to see why.  Our boutique is utterly chic and full of stunning designer bridal gowns added with a real sense of calm and personally selected collections of only the best award winning designers -  a truly unbeatable combination.

Katie and Lesley from Lace bridalwear believe choosing your wedding dress should be the most fabulous experience ever.    Sprinkled with a touch of fun, flare and unrivalled knowledge, Lace is the only place to fufil your dreams.

 Lace Bridalwear is very excited to announce the arrival of Sassi Holford.

Sassi Holford currently celebrating 30 ‘outstanding’ years making designer wedding dresses.   Sassi, now famous for making dresses for celebrities Royals and possibly you! really does understand the meaning of simply beautiful wedding dresses with a definite ‘less is more’ style.

 Sassi Holford really does create gowns that are timeless, gorgeous and simply fabulous, combined with our ‘magic’ it truly is a marriage made in heaven.

 Contact Katie or Lesley at Lace bridalwear to view these stunning gowns.

www.lacebridal.co.uk