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Valentine’s Day, a day where we choose to lavish our sole attention on the person we love and cherish, what a magical time it is. A day set a side just for love. Where we will buy gifts to adorn them with, celebrating the love that you share through the act of gifts, whether they are soft teddy bears, luscious chocolates, decadent wine and delicious meals, or to take advantage and use the magic of love to set the scene for a romantic proposal.

But as we sit and take in the love of

each other, may we never forget the

love that has been before us. That

is why we at Miss to Mrs Mag HQ we

would like to reflect on the ‘History or

Valentine’s Day ’. Through every kiss,

hug and cupid’s song let ’s look back

together!

The root of Valentines history is

surrounded in mystery, but this one

possible story made me think.

Valentine’s Day dates back as far

as the 5th century; but its popularity

would grow in the 17th century with

the act of sending gifts within the

month of February. The wars during

this time would find soldiers sending

handmade cards and penning

love notes to their lovers; which is a

beautiful thought when we consider

the stark contrast of war and love

which seem to be so entwined.

What Love always shows us, is that

it will always find away, no matter

the difficulties, time or place. We will

always find ways to celebrate the

love we share. Valentine’s Day, is a

day we can all share and put aside

any worries or stresses we may feel,

but most of all it shows us what we

should be focusing on which is that

we need to show each other lots of

love.

So let us share this love by helping

you with your big day… let your

stresses be set aside and look

through our wonderful exhibitors to

see what they have to share on this of

the month of love.

From cupids arrow we have

photographers, wedding planners,

bouquets, florists, invites, wishing

wells, favours, wedding cars. Then

we have romantic receptions, with

beautiful venues, to the Look of

Love with talented makeup and hair

stylists to create you a fabulous look

for your dream day. From there we

move to the younger ones of your

day, with accessories and dresses

to brighten their look. The heart of

jewellery narrows your search for the

touch of bling and bespoke items to

add that special touch to your day,

finishing with sweets for my sweets. This

month’s magazine is filled with lots of

wonderful touches to help your day

run smoothly.

“St Valentines was also known as a priest called Valentinus. An apparently martyred priest due to

his conviction of young lovers, and marrying them despite the decree set by the Emperor Claudius II, whom had ruled that single men

made better soldiers than married men with families. He therefore decreed that no soldiers could marry. However St. Valentine

felt the injustice and married the lovers in secret. This is just one of the stories surrounding this

mystery. If it’s true.. I feel it’s even more of a reason to celebrate the love we feel for those around us”.

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We would like to add a personal note of congratulations to Shaun Wright & Claire Burell on their recent engagement.

ISSUE #9

Kardelicious

Hello, I am Lisa Bibby-

Larsen, the heart behind

Kardelicious, and I

would love to personally

take care of all your

stationery requirements.

On my website you’ll find

many examples of my

work, each individually

designed to reflect the

personalities, tastes and

moods of my beloved

customers. If you like what

you see or if you cant’

find what you like, you are

in the right place, and

I would love to design

perfect stationery for

you. Give me a call or

drop me a line for a chat

about your event as I am

sure I can find the perfect

solution for your very

special day.

Tel. 01323 893941Mob. 07957 [email protected]

Deliciously gorgeous handcrafted stationery.Passionate about designing and creating stationery, Kardelicious exceeds to deliver quality,

exceptional expert advice and friendly customer service. Inspired to make your dreams a reality,

making timeless keepsakes for any special occasion. Everything is irresistibly handmade providing

bespoke stationery created just for you.

“Its important to me that I reflect the personality and style of each couple as they are all so unique”.

Kardelicious like to start every client with a blank sheet of paper, together with your involvement they

can create that incredible visual collage which will make your day a reality. From designing save the

date cards, wedding and civil ceremony invitations to order of service as well as table plans, table

numbers/names, guest books., post boxes, wedding favours and much, much more…

“I catering for the specific demands and budget of each individual customer”.

Why not browse the works presented in the galleries, produced for the many couples who have

chosen the service. www.kardelicious.co.uk Browsing through the photos, will help guide you towards

the perfect style just for you. Lisa Bibby-Larsen, the heart behind Kardelicious gives us her inside

expert advice on stress-free stationery planning.

“Brides-to-be, opt for planning your stationery a year in advance (where possible), so once the venue is booked and basic plans are in place, its time to start planning stationery. Within 6-7 months before the wedding you want to be sending out your invites, giving your family and friends plenty of time to reply. Once guests are approved you can breathe easy knowing that your wedding is

going to plan, this way you can focus on the little things at hand”.

Good luck with your planning!

Lisa XxLisa Bibby-Larsen

Designer and Owner of Kardelicious

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This month, we thought we would spread a bit

of love. So, here we are giving you a taste of

romance along with a host of wonderful suppliers

within your region.

With Valentines Day looming, now is the prefect

time to be inspired.

This issue we’ve been scouring the regions for sup-

plements of inspiring items for you to pore over.

And then, of course, there’s our gorgeous front cov-

er, kardelicious page 3, who kindly reminds us the

importance’s of having the right wedding stationary.

As anyone who has started planning their wedding

knows, all of your choices from reception to the

style of your gown, comes from tiny specks of ideas,

the best way to be inspired is to touch, feel and

experience the real thing, see page 5 to find local

fayres in your area.

At Miss to Mrs, nobody inspires us more than real

brides that’s why we are happy to announce our

proposal of the year competition.

Enjoy reading,

Lots of love from the MissToMrs Team Xx

Follow us on Twitter @misstomrsmag

www.facebook.com/Misstomrsmag

Proposal of the year competition

So you want to win £500 cash towards your

big day? To enter please tell us how he or she

popped the question.

Get in touch by emailing Director Katherine Benson

at [email protected]

Good Luck!

Contents

Features GeneralsCupids Arrow

Romantic Reception

The Look of Love

Foxy Feb

I heart Jewellery

Sweets for my Sweet

Network & Promotional shoots

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Kardelicious

John Lewis

Black krystal

Di Macdonald Makeup

Paul Statton Photography

Andy li Photography

John Lewis

Janice Hull

asfordby artframing services

CONGRATULATIONS

Company of the Month

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The wedding

fairy

Company Director Katherine BensonTel 07428125417

[email protected]

I just love an intimate space for a winter wedding, or of

course a night of valentine’s romance! Retreat to the

Country, be at one with nature and soak up

some truly gorgeous surrounds with the one you love.

And when we talk about creating a romantic setting,

the drama as ever, is all in the detail. Beyond the

space itself, think about how you can make

the event special and personalise to reflect your life

and loves as a couple. The menu for example is a

great place to start when it comes to going bespoke

or setting a theme for the event itself. Start with what is

going onto your plate and work outwards! Surprise your

partner by presenting their fav 3 courses and use as

an inspiration point for the rest of the celebrations…

interiors, entertainment and even your outfits. What’s

that saying, the more you put in the more you will get

out – never a truer word spoken when it comes to event

planning!

Company Director Jacqui Torgut

Tel – [email protected]

Lead Photographer | designerMichelle Howard

[email protected]

Feature Writer Siobhan Kenny

[email protected]

Feature Writer Claudia Burns

[email protected]

Abdula - Marketing

‘Author of Big Day Breakdown’ www.theweddingfairy.tv

60 Second

Interview with George Watts

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Love You Toast Stamp £3, Heart Egg Shape £4,

Gingerbread Lips £3, Ceramic Heart Tea lights,

set of 7 £7, Heart Table Scatters £5, Heart Toast

Cutter £4, Chocolate Love Bears £3

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WOW..!! Valentines has hit! John Lewis in Leicester is certainly no holding back on

some truly lovely gifts. Whether you want a personalised champagne bottle (£25) chocolate hearts or love candles to set the mood, you can be sure that you will have the right ingredients to spend a night with the one you love. While the mood is right, why not give a gift of love with the Chloe Roses de Chloé Eau de Toilette (50ml £52, 75ml £64). No matter how you choose to celebrate your valentine’s day you can be sure that John Lewis have made sure that nothing will go amiss, with their vast array of choice and design for such a special day.

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Finishing touches can be what brings your wedding to

life and are a great way to tie in your particular theme

elegantly and subtly. For a fun favour, leave handwritten

messages or love notes if you will in glass bottles at each

place setting. This is a great way to incorporate valentines

into your reception and will be sure to leave your guests with

a smile on their face. You could leave a note saying “We’re

in love...with you! Thank you for coming” or something along

those lines as it just adds a bit of cuteness and perhaps

displays your personality.

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Roses on valentine’s Day is a given and a sprinkling of

red roses everywhere is a beautiful touch however other

blooms can be just as romantic and stylish. Lilies, Amaryllis

and even Orchids offer a dramatic yet romantic display

or if you want non-floral elements, tr y adding feathers or

crystals to your centrepieces.

You could look for inspiration from your own love story

or take your decor cues from your favourite holiday

destination like Paris- it ’s all about being creative and

adding sentiments which are memorable. You could also

add some mood lighting such as having a candle-lit dinner

nothing says romance quite like that!

Candelabras or splashes of soft light are another option

and will make your space inviting and will look spectacular

in photographs. If you’re thinking about entertainment, why

not look into getting a magician to entertain your guests.

Whilst it is not typically ‘ valentine’ it is fun and will keep

your guests occupied and don’t forget the queen of hearts

card, that ’s valentines enough! Hiring a singer is obviously

a popular choice of entertainment and love songs are the

only thing to be played on Valentine’s Day so it ’s a perfect

way to tie in your theme.

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Suitcase TableplansFete Stall Hire

Bespoke Stationery

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further. Thank you.

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Mobile: 07584 070865Email: [email protected]

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Wedding flowers designed by professional florists, with the bride and groom in mind

For our wedding packages or bespoke quotes please call... 01384 295294

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We also offer bridal workshops, enabling you to be part of the arranging process.*Complementary delivery service available*

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Every woman wants something pretty and personal that

they can treasure for a life-time - Flower Button Bouquet

gives you all that and much more.

Do you find yourself obsessively searching the internet for

extra special touches for your reception, or gifts for your

guests, or maybe you’re looking for wedding essentials like

headpieces and bouquets.

Sandy, the founder and designer of Flower Button

Bouquets, uses up-cycled materials to create each of her

exquisite, bespoke items and after you look through this

collection, it will not be long before you are receiving a

very special package in the mail..

Here at Miss To Mrs Magazine we have fallen in love

with Flower Button Bouquets 1950’s compacts, victorian

headpieces and flower bouquets, all

perfect for a bride-to-be and her bridal party.

Flower Button Bouquets are based in Staffordshire, but

can deliver to anywhere in the UK. For more information

or to arrange a consultation, contact 07958728235 or

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Let your senses come alive with the luxurious

candles from Sandy Bay London.Create an

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using exquisite scented candles from our high

quality range.

Discover and indulge in provocative potions and

awaken your senses to an inner guilty pleasure. Bask

in the aroma of wondrous intoxicating fragrances for

Sandy Bay London deliver elegance and excellence

in design. Decorate your venue with the sophisticated

range of candle collections and diffusers. Start as

you mean to go on by treating your loved ones to

something special.

Mantled in clear, gloss white and black glass

you can choose something that fits both

classic and modern surroundings.

For more information on products and services

call Sandy Bay London customer services

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Welcome to Black Krystal Nights we specialise in giving you a party to remember.

Enjoy an “Unforgettable

experience” Ranging from Hot tub

parties, to scrumptious Topless/

formal waiters, even providing the

odd stripper!

Offering the best hospitality

packages at great prices, we can help you organise the perfect event for your hen party.

We are the best there is, when it comes to providing a parties service, having the hunkiest staff on

hand we can provide you with entertainment as well as VIP treatment.

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Romant ic Reception

All brides-to-be know how crucial choosing the right

venue is- but how about choosing somewhere which

fits in with a Valentine’s Day theme? Well fear no more

as we have all the hot picks for the perfect place to

marry, ranging from castles to hotels. Everybody knows

Valentine ’s Day is filled with flowers, love hearts and

chocolate so what a perfect theme to incorporate into

a wedding to give it that extra oomph.

Hotels are a wonderful place to get married; perhaps

one with sprawling grounds or one which has charming

Shooter Hill Hall Hotel Shrewsbury

character, for example Penny Hill Park in Bagshot, Surrey. They are

often more than willing to incorporate a theme into the design of

the wedding which will leave the bride stress free (or slightly less

stressed shall we say). For something even more romantic, how about

looking into castles which accommodate a wedding- this will really

scream love and romance to your guests. An example is Highclere

castle which is within easy reach of London and boasts beautiful

buffets and state rooms for your guests and more importantly can

be filled with love hearts galore if you so wish. Obviously churches

are the traditional place to marry and while they cannot be overly

decorated with items to display your theme, sometimes tradition can

be just the key to lock in extra romance into your day- and isn’t that

what Valentine’s is all about, extra romance for one day a year?

With careful searching and consideration, each of these options

could be the perfect venue to host your valentines wedding and if

you choose to marry in a church, hold the reception in a hotel for

example and work closely with the designers to design your perfect

day.

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Shooters Hill Hall , built in 1822 for a partner of Fortnum & Mason as a country retreat is situated in the beautiful Shropshire countryside 15 minutes from Shrewsbury and with easy access to Chester, Birmingham, Manchester and London.

The Hall and grounds open to the public for the first time on 23 February with a Wedding Fair. Ideal for exclusive us for weddings, parties and corporate functions.

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* Licensed for Civil Ceremonies for 10-200 guests with exclusive use of Hall and grounds

* Special Opening promotion - £500 cash-back for all new weddings booked between St Valentine’s Day and our Wedding Fair on 23 February.

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The Look of Love

February is the time of year for romance, and… reinvention!

Gone are the darkest nights and now is the perfect time to

inject some colour into your life, to take you into the spring!

Whether you are changing your hair colour to add some

warmer tones, an instant way to update your look and give

your pout some clout, with a gorgeous red lipstick!

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching girls, and to make sure

your lips are pucker perfect here are my insider tips:

Buff your lips using a thick layer of Vaseline, then rub gently

with a warm damp flannel to gently remove dry skin. A fab

pearled moisturizing and healing treatment is Eve Lom ‘Kiss

Mix ’ – this is great used alone, under lipstick, or over the top

to add extra sheen.

It ’s a good idea to use a lip liner when reaching for the red

as it ’s very easy to make mistakes! Always choose a colour

slightly lighter and duller than you’re lippy so they don’t

compete. My all-time favorites are Lancôme, Chanel, and

Body Shop. Reds are available in such an incredible array of

shades; here are my suggestions so you can experience the

feeling of classic glamour this February:

Estee Lauder Signature Lipstick in ‘Apricot Sun’ is an unusual

Foxy Feburary

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and lighter shade, with a huge dose

of vintage cuteness – perfect for

blondes or those who want to start out

tentatively! It ’s very moisturizing, and

has a sweet shine to it.

Chanel ‘Fire’ is the classic bright red.

This suits anyone brave enough to

wear it!

Dior Rouge ‘Mysterious Mauve’ is my

own personal choice; it feels like velvet

and smells and looks sophisticated –

fabulous on brunettes with pale skin,

and black skin with its deep pinky hue.

No.7 High Shine Lip Crayon in ‘Statement ’ is a great way to

wear a ‘daytime’ shade of red – its sheerness only suggests

the strength of colour, although this can be successfully

revved up with a lip liner for nighttime. If your chosen colour

feels too strong at first, blot and then dab with lip balm to

dilute it slightly..

Be your very own silver screen siren this month and maybe

cupid will shoot an arrow in your direction!

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I heart Jewellery

Every woman knows diamonds are a girl ’s best friend and a

wedding is the perfect occasion to give and receive some

gorgeous pieces of jewelry. It is a tradition for brides to

give a little something to their bridesmaids so let ’s explore

some options. Necklaces are a thoughtful gift and can

often be packaged with sweet messages from the bride

inside the box- the necklaces can again fit into your theme,

for example they could be little love hearts or a lock and

key design to remind your bridesmaids of your day. Earrings

are also another popular option- when I was bridesmaid

a few years ago I received a box of 6 differing diamond

shaped earrings from Next which were divine and I still

wear them to this day! They do not have to be expensive

by any means- many jewelers and retailers offer beautiful

pieces for a reasonable price and often have specialized

pieces especially for bridesmaids etc. so they will aid you in

finding the perfect present. Even little bracelets or promise

rings are ideal and often, you can find multiple gifts in one

present, for example a set of earrings and a necklace might

be included. Moving on to presents for the bride- the most

important part! Sentimental pieces are thoughtful presents

and if any of you grooms are reading, try to incorporate

her favorite stone in a necklace for example or a necklace

which can be engraved on the back with a small personal

message- again these do not have to break the bank.

Charms for a bracelet are also a nice idea; a valentines

charm would be appropriate to reflect the theme of the

day or something pearl, which is a traditional bridal gift-

anything that oozes romance will be a winner. Furthermore,

presents can also be given to your wedding guests. For

the women, personalized champagne glasses are a nice

option and as you would order then in bulk, the price will

often be cheaper. Some companies even offer ‘Mr. and

Mrs.’ gift bag sets which can be given to both men and

women and you can choose what you would like to be

included to match your personal taste and your wedding

theme. For the men, cufflinks are popular choices and these

can also be engraved or added to your gift bag set. Even

little heart trinket boxes or a compact mirror for the girls are

Perfect Weddings

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a lovely gift idea and always come in handy! There

are many options and choosing a personalized gift

bag for your guests is one way to make your life a little

easier whilst still adding a touch of class as well as

excitement for your wedding party.

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Young Ones

Children are the most delightful addition to any

wedding celebration.

They are known to steal the show with their

adorable little antics. It ’s important to include

the little ones by giving them a special task for

them to do. Successfully including children in the

ceremony takes a bit of extra planning. Children

may need to be sure of their roles within the

wedding, but be sure to make it more fun than a

task. Involving them in discussions and personally

inviting them to take part gives the youngsters a

level of responsibility and hopefully they will be

more willing to perform on the day.

Little ones love to play dress up, so taking them

shopping for beautiful dresses or a grown-up-suit,

can be a very special and memorable for time

them, and most of all an adventure they can join

with you!. Do bare in mind, that once you have

included these little angels, your day becomes

secondary (in their mind) it ’s their special day!

If you already have children prior to your big

day, establishing them as part of your marriage

union, is an integral part of the equation, it simply

establishes how their important their role is in your

new life together.

IMAGERY FROM TISSUEBLOSSOMS.CO.UK

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Sweets For My Sweet

Sweets for my SweetChocolate, love heart sweets and all things sugary

should be the only thing consumed on Valentine’s Day

in my opinion! This brings me on to everything sweet

for your wedding. Sweet carts are a popular choice

to add a pop of colour and fun for your guests and I

think they are a perfect addition for a Valentine’s Day

wedding. Companies can offer a wide choice of sweets

for you to pick from and they even offer sweet trees,

personalized sweeties bags and labels as well as items

such as lollipops or marshmallows to match your theme.

Complete heaven in our opinion!!

Personalized bunting can also be added so why not

ask for a love heart bunting to frame your cart? The cart

itself can also be decorated to your liking and finishing

touches such as Mr. and Mrs. Signs can be added

to finish off the look perfectly. Second on the food

agenda is cake. This is obviously a crucial food item

for a wedding and is a great way to add a touch of

valentine. Use a valentine’s cake topper on the top of

your cake, or have little cupcakes decorated with love

hearts on the icing, or love heart sweets on top which

read ‘Be Mine’! We all know the little messages on those

sugary delights, don’t we?

Ice-cream is also a good dessert choice for a wedding

as it is refreshing and light enough so you can show

off your dance moves later in the evening. Why not go

for sorbets or a mixture of ice-cream flavors such as

strawberry and chocolate

Ice-cream wafers could also be designed with your

food caterers to add some valentines sparkle. The list is

endless but sweet treats for your wedding are a great

way to be creative and wow your wedding party.

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I have been designing and creating cakes for 23

years now, and I love every minute! From birthday

cakes to beautiful, elaborate and bespoke wedding

cakes! Please feel free to browse through my designs!

on my website . www.janicehull.com

WEDDING CAKES.....

Although traditionaly, wedding cakes are made with

rich dark fruit cakes, nowadays, brides are opting for

various different flavoured tiers, such as vanilla sponge,

rich chocolate, lemon or carrot cake, Why not have

one tier of each ! The design of wedding your cake,

is up to you too, whether you prefer a classic look, or

something a little different, such as a themed , quirky or

contemporary design, I’m sure I can help you have the

wedding cake of your dreams!

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07855618247

Web: www.janicehull.com

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At the beginning of June we had come

to know our Designer and resident

photographer Michelle Howard from Em

Arts & Vintage Photography (www.em-

wedding-portrait-photography.co.uk) .

Through many discussions on how to

inspire our brides we had come to the

conclusion that developing promotional

shoots, with set themes, that would also

support the needs of our clients; that

promotional shoots would be of great

advantage to us all. What we felt

would be the greatest of benefits to our

brides is that we could see the quality

and service of businesses first hand.

We could therefore recommend to you

business that we truly believe in. But not

only that we could prove this through

photographs.

Our first promotional shoot, was held

in the height of summer. It was a hot

day, and with only a small group of

us. We were able to produce some

amazing work to showcase. Despite the

dehydration and heat attacking us...

We were very proud to showcase what

we as a mag had to offer your lovely

brides. So here is a snapshot from our

promotional shoots, and what we have

planned for our up can coming shoot

this spring.

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With businesses such as Fusion Flowers, Felt truly Fabulous, Glorious Tiaras, Cakes for any occasion and

Soar Valley bridal and groom wear to name just a few of those that helped make the day a success. We

were then able to consider the Fair y-tale themed shoot that was to be held in November.

Shout out For our Next Creative Promotional SkillsWhat are your skills?? Are you a bride looking for fun with your bridesmaids.? then read on......

As we move ever closer to spring we have begun the preparations for our next upcoming shoot… which will be

centred around the alternative wedding scene, which is becoming ever more fashionable within the wedding

industry, and this is a movement called ‘Steampunk’.

Steampunk… is a fashion movement which replicates the Victorian era, with twists of futuristic elements. If I were

to say Jules Verne’s Time Machine… yes that ’s it you have it!! If you google Steampunk Weddings.. you will see

what I mean!

So we now offer a call out to any business, brides that would like to be involved.. Yes Brides you too!

We would like you to have a makeover, be styled for a professional shoot.. How about your bridesmaids, ushers,

groom.. you name it we will style them???

A great way to do something completely different prior to your big day, come and join in on the fun!!

If you think this is something for you, then please get in touch!

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Find us on Facebook so you can hear more about upcoming shoots

The Old Rectory Hotel “Your Per fect Wedding Venue”

Wonderfully private and set in the middle of wooded gardens, The Old Rectory caters

for all your requirements so that you can relax and enjoy your day.

Licensed for all civil ceremonies

Exclusive Use

Stunning Historic Building

Individual Character Bedrooms

Personal Attention and Planning from the Owner

Glorious Private Gardens

Excellent Cuisine

Ipsley Lane, Ipsley, Redditch, B98 0APTel 01527 523000 Email [email protected]

www.theoldrectory-hotel.co.uk