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Supplier Showcase: Pretty Twinkly Things – A Brand New Website & Competition To Celebrate From Damselle Tiaras

March 5th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Tatiana by Polly Edwards at Damselle Tiaras

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You might have oohed and aahed over their *twinkly bits* at the Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition at The Mansion on Sunday, but did you know that Brides Up North Featured Supplier Damselle Tiaras have also got a sparkly new website for a spot of bridal accessories shopping of the online variety too..?

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Vivi by Polly Edwards at Damselle Tiaras

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Rihanna by Polly Edwards at Damselle Tiaras

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Juniper Vine by Polly Edwards at Damselle Tiaras

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Well, they do, and it’s high time you paid them a visit – if only to make amends for all my magpie-ish “just trying it on” time spent at their stand on Sunday – at nine months pregnant and with no plans to renew my vows anytime in the near future.  Although come to think of it, do they allow tiaras on the delivery suite?

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Greta by Polly Edwards at Damselle Tiaras

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Violet by Polly Edwards at Damselle Tiaras

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Jessamine by Polly Edwards at Damselle Tiaras

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Anyhoo, less of that, back to the pretty! Not only is their new website lovely, but the kind ladies at Damselle Tiaras are running a competition during March to give one lucky bride to be her money back!  The competition will run until 31st March 2013, and you only need to make a purchase via the Damselle Tiaras site to be automatically be entered in to the competition for your cash back.  Simples!*

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Shirlei Comb by Polly Edwards at Damselle Tiaras

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Damselle Tiaras now incorporates the Personal Headdress Consultancy Service by Polly Edwards.  You can design a “bespoke” headpiece using any of the components from any of the Polly Edwards pieces. Polly will be delighted to work with you to create your design and your own very special headpiece. Contact Kathryn at Damselle Tiaras for further information.

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Wishing you shiny, happy (and potentially on-the-house) shopping!

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*The competition is hosted by Damselle Tiaras internally and is not in conjunction with Brides Up North.  A winner will be chosen at random on 1st April 2013 by Damselle Tiaras and notified by email.  

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Brides Up North UK Wedding Blog – Images © 2013 Polly Edwards supplied by Damselle Tiaras

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STOP PRESS: Thomson Weddings Launches Bride & Groom Incentive Package

February 6th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Thomson Weddings Bride & Groom Incentive

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Long time readers of the wedding blog might remember that back in June 2012 I did a little “on location” work with Brides Up North Featured Supplier Thomson Weddings over in Paphos, Cyprus, filming a short video chronicling a day in the life of their destination weddings, acting as an extra and generally checking our their fabulous destination wedding services at the beautiful St George Hotel.  If you missed it, catch up here.

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View the Thomson Weddings video

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Brides Up North for Thompson Weddings

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Now, if blue skies, blue seas, sparkling sunshine and superb service weren’t enough, Thomson are launching a very special set of incentives for their brides and grooms… and you heard about it here first!

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Thomson Weddings say: The Bride and Groom Incentive is our wedding favour to you. As your party size gets bigger, we’ll give you the following gifts to make your wedding abroad even more memorable. What’s more, to give you a head start, we’ll consider you and your other half as the first members of your party, so you only need to invite 6 other guests to hit the silver. This offer is available for all new Thomson weddings booked from 21st January 2013.

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Silver

8 -10 guests including bride and groom.

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• Champagne and chocolates on your flight out, so you can start celebrating early.
• Wedding dress travel box, so your dream dress looks fresh off the peg on your big day.

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Pearl

11-15 guests including bride and groom.

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• Champagne and chocolates on your flight out, to set the tone for the coming days.
• Wedding dress travel box, so you don’t have to worry about crumples or creases.
• VIP airport lounge access to make the run up to your big day as memorable as the event itself.

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Ruby

16-24 guests including bride and groom.

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• Champagne and chocolates on your flight out, to mark your journey with its first red letter.
• Wedding dress travel box, so your frock gets loved and cherished.
• VIP airport lounge access, so the million dollar feeling starts before you even take off.
• Afternoon tea for 2 in the UK. This treat gives you an excuse to look over your wedding photos over steamy tea and doorstop-slices of cake.

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Gold

25-40 guests including bride and groom.

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• Champagne and chocolates on the flight out, so you can start celebrating in the style you’ll become accustomed to.
• Wedding dress travel box, so your dream dress is well taken care of.
• VIP airport lounge access, so you start feeling special before you even step on the plane.
• Afternoon tea for 2 in the UK, so you can reminisce over fluffy cake and Earl Grey when you’re man and wife.
• Spa break for 2 with treatments in the UK, so you have something to look forward to when you’re back home.

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Diamond

41 guests+ including the bride and groom.

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• Champagne and chocolates on the flight out, to start things off how you mean to go on.
• Wedding dress travel box, so your frock is treated with TLC.
• VIP airport lounge access, so you start your wedding getaway on a high.
• Afternoon tea for 2 in the UK, so you can keep spoiling yourselves after the big day.
• Spa break for 2 with treatments in the UK. This treat is a great excuse for some quality time as Mr and Mrs.
• UK airport hotel night before departure, so the stress is taken out of the journey to the airport.

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Brides Up North for Thompson Weddings

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Still here? Shouldn’t you be packing your suitcase… or visiting the Thompson Weddings website for more information, and the small print.  Bon voyage!

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For more information on your perfect destination wedding, contact the lovely Thomson Weddings team on 0871 984 3195 or via their website, who will be happy to help.

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Wedding Blog Winner: A £300 Online Spree With Simply Be!

February 4th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Well, doesn’t time fly!  It’s already time to announce the rather lucky winner of our fabulous New Year’s competition to win a £300 online shopping spree (and what I wouldn’t give for a £300 online shopping spree right now) with Brides Up North sponsor, Simply Be..

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Isabella by Simply Be

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If you aren’t already familiar with Simply Be, the online retailer exclusively for sizes 14 – 32, have just launched a rather beautiful – and affordable (particularly if you take home today’s bacon, right?!) – bridal range especially for the fashion conscious plus size bride.  Go see their beautiful new Bridal Boutique and exclusive new collection.

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The team say: Feel divine on your wedding day in one of our stunning plus size wedding dresses. Our angel-sleeve wedding dress in a sumptuous oyster shade features flattering arm coverage and beautiful beading on an empire line silhouette. The ivory coloured petal trim dress has a fabulously feminine feel, with pretty ruffled straps and a super floaty fabric to have you gliding down the aisle. For those who like a little more arm coverage, the clean lines of our long sleeved wedding dress are perfect. Or for something a little different, pick our knot-front bridal gown in soft blush peach – it makes a gorgeous plus size bridesmaid dress too and is available with a matching bridal shrug.

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Grace by Simply Be

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But for now, I know that you are just waiting to see who our winner is.  Get ready to spend…

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Stephanie Clarke

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My mum and me are a larger sized girl,
Wedding soon, we’re in a whirl.
Bridal and accessories would be a dream,
With Simply Be I’ll look supreme.

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Huge congratulations Stephanie*, that’s poetry in motion for you!  Please contact me as soon as possible to claim your prize.  And for the rest of you (and me) there’s always the overdraft, right…?

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*Winner drawn at random. The judges’ decision is final. No cash alternative. The winner’s contact details will be passed to Simply Be to allow you to claim your prize.

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Happy Sunday! Win A £300 Online Bridal Shopping Spree With Simply Be! (CLOSED)

January 20th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Grace

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Happy Sunday Brides Up North!  How are you spending yours? 

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Today is one of those rare days when I have absolutely nothing in the diary whatsoever.  No calls to make, events to host or attend, not even a family roast dinner.  And you know what?  Rather than feeling bored or restless, I’m absolutely revelling in it!

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If you are a regular reader of the blog, you’ll know that the last few weeks months have been super hectic here at Brides Up North towers, with a huge home and office move thrown into the usual mayhem, just to keep things interesting.  So I’m grabbing hold of this glorious free time with both hands, using it to relax, recharge, read the Vogue Catwalk Report, feather my nest and catch up with all the outstanding admin issues that the past fortnight’s dodgy server and internet provision have left me with.  I’m hoping that I’ll enter next week feeling thoroughly fresh.  And goodness, do I have some gorgeous to share with you next week…

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Marilyn

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In the meantime, I thought that I should spread this unusual January joy by spreading a little happiness to one of my lovely readers too (yes, it could be you!).  Whether you are a bride to be, wedding watcher or industry reader, this fabulous prize – courtesy of my friends at Simply Be, the online retailer for plus size fashion, exclusively for sizes 14 – 32 – could be winging it’s way to you!

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Isabella

Isabella

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Head over there now and check out their beautiful new Bridal Boutique and exclusive new collection. This is impressive stuff!  The team say:  Feel divine on your wedding day in one of our stunning plus size wedding dresses. Our angel-sleeve wedding dress in a sumptuous oyster shade features flattering arm coverage and beautiful beading on an empire line silhouette. The ivory coloured petal trim dress has a fabulously feminine feel, with pretty ruffled straps and a super floaty fabric to have you gliding down the aisle. For those who like a little more arm coverage, the clean lines of our long sleeved wedding dress are perfect. Or for something a little different, pick our knot-front bridal gown in soft blush peach – it makes a gorgeous plus size bridesmaid dress too and is available with a matching bridal shrug.

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Evelyn

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So, what’s the prize?  Well, now…

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Simply Be – the online retailer for plus size fashion, exclusively for sizes 14 – 32 – are offering one lucky Brides Up North reader the chance to win an online shopping spree worth up to £300!

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That’s £300 (!!!) of new clothes, shoes or accessories, bridal or otherwise, to brighten up the most depressing and financially stretched month of the year.  Sounds pretty amazing to me!  Unfortunately, I’m not allowed to enter, but you can.  Bah!

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All you need to to in with the chance of winning is leave a comment on this here blog post stating why you think you should win*.  Simples.  And no worries, your data will not be passed on to any third party, ever.  Even more simples. 

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The competition is open now (get commenting!) and will close at midnight on Sunday 3rd February 2013.

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Go, go, go!

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*Winner will be drawn at random. The judges’ decision is final.  No cash alternative.  The winner’s contact details will be passed to Simply Be to allow you to claim your prize.

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  – Images © 2013 Simply Be

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Win Your Wedding Photography Worth £1,200 With Peter Boyd Photography!

January 11th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Peter Boyd Photography

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Feeling that January pinch?  Brand new Brides Up North Featured Suppliers Peter and Kelly of Peter Boyd Photography are here to lighten the load on one lucky reader’s wedding budget.  I could go on about how fabulous these two are and their work is, but you can see that for yourselves, right?  You just want to know about that £1,200 prize

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Typical. 

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Peter and Kelly say:  Yes, you heard right, we are offering one lucky couple the chance to win their wedding photography for free – a prize that’s worth £1200

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Are you getting married between 1st July 2013 and 31st December 2014? Do you have fantastic and creative ideas for your wedding? Then this competition is for you!

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We love weddings with lots of fun ideas, DIY features and attention to detail. We want to see the most interesting, most personal, most creative weddings full of quirky and individual ideas. We’re not asking for the biggest budget just the biggest imagination! If this sounds like your wedding then tell us all about it to be in with a chance to win your photography for FREE!

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The Amazing Prize…

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A pre-wedding/engagement photo-shoot.

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The photographer and assistant for the whole wedding day.

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Private, password protected online gallery for you and your guests to view your images.

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A high resolution disc of your images (approx. 500) with licence to print. All images will be fully edited and post-produced.

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Peter Boyd Photography

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What you need to do to be in with a chance of winning the Amazing Prize…

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It couldn’t be easier – you just need to answer one simple question and post an image that best depicts you as a couple or captures the essence of your wedding. This can be a photograph or a drawing or whatever (as long as it’s clean). Be creative!

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Peter Boyd Photography

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How to enter…

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Go to www.facebook.com/PeterBoydPhoto and click on the WIN box in the top right hand corner.

Follow the instructions on-screen to take you to the competition page.

Click on ‘Enter’ and fill in your details.

Enter your answer to the question and post your creative image.

Get everyone to vote for you!

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How to vote…

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Go to www.facebook.com/PeterBoydPhoto and click on the WIN box in the top right hand corner.

Follow the instructions on-screen to take you to the competition page.

Click on ‘View and Vote for Entries’.

Vote for your favourite wedding!

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Peter Boyd Photography

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The 20 entries with the most votes at the end of the competition on the 31st March 2013 will go into the final draw. The winning couple will then be chosen from the 20 finalists by Peter Boyd Photography and will be notified by email by 14th April 2013.

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Even if you don’t win, the 19 Runners Up will still get an amazing 20% off their wedding photography package if they book with Peter Boyd Photography before the 1st May 2013!

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So get involved!

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Peter Boyd Photography

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Having recently got married ourselves we know exactly what planning and carrying out a wedding entails! So, not only will we capture the beauty, joy and elegance of your day, we will also be on hand to help you throughout your preparations and do everything we can to make sure that the day runs as smoothly as possible.

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The most important thing for us is to perfectly illustrate the whole of your day from beginning to end so you can guarantee that we will be there from the start of the bridal preparations to well into the evening celebrations. Also, we understand how special every detail of your wedding day is and make sure we capture everything from the shoes to the wedding favours!

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Peter Boyd Photography

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About Peter… by Kelly

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Pete is a geek. I’m not sure if it’s politically correct to say that anymore but, in his case, it’s true. Pete’s love of cameras started when he was just a boy and his Granddad was a camera repair man which is where I think he got his love of taking things apart from – a habit that is sometimes helpful and sometimes disastrous. Anyway, he moved onto actually taking photographs with the cameras when he was in his early teens and the love of photography has just grown from there.

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Pete’s best quality is that he is the most calm person I know and, at a wedding, that is one of the most amazing qualities to have. When I watch him work I can’t believe how laid back he is and how much that calming influence seems to rub off on everybody. He even managed keep me calm on our own wedding day – which is amazing.

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He also has a great sense of humour, can mimic anyone or any accent, and does the best one-eyebrow raise that I’ve ever seen. I promise he will make you laugh on your wedding day no matter how nervous you are!

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Also, he loves cake.

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Kelly x

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Peter Boyd Photography

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About Kelly… by Peter

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Kelly is organised. So organised, in fact, that when out shopping she simply has to tidy up the leaflets on the checkout counter. This probably goes a long way to explaining her love affair with spreadsheets. Of course, as one half of Peter Boyd Photography it’s a fantastic quality to have, as it means everything we do on the day of a wedding has been meticulously planned and considered.

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Organisational skills aside, she also takes a mean picture and has a keen eye for detail. She’ll instantly see if your necklace clasp has slipped around the front, or if a member of the groom’s party hasn’t buttoned his jacket.

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She also makes me laugh… a lot. She’s gaining a small following on Facebook where, I’m told, she is known as ‘the funny one’. This always helps during group and couple shots, especially if we have any camera-shy people. You can guarantee we’ll get a shot of them smiling!

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She also likes to make chutneys.

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Peter Boyd Photography

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Anyway, instead of us trying to sell ourselves to you here are a few comments from past couples who booked us…

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Thank you so much for taking such wonderful photos and for being your great selves. Thank you also for going the extra mile…” Mick & Polia

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Thanks again guys for your amazing work on the day. You were everything anyone could want in wedding photographers and make a GREAT team!” Matt & Natasha

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“Thank you SO much for photographing our wedding day and capturing it all so perfectly… we really couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you so much for being part of the day and being wonderful to work with – if only we could do it all again!” Sarah & Joe

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“We can’t thank you enough for everything you have done on the lead up to and on the day itself. You really made the day fun and each of our families enjoyed spending the mornings with you both.” Charlotte & Craig

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Peter Boyd Photography

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This competition is entered into with Peter Boyd Photography, independently of Brides Up North.  Here are their terms & conditions:

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Terms & Conditions

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The winners will receive an engagement shoot and their wedding day photography from Peter Boyd Photography. Prize also includes a disc of approx 500 high resolution, fully edited wedding images and another disc of approx 60 high resolution, fully edited engagement images. Albums and other extras can be purchased if required.

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The winners will agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions of Peter Boyd Photography for their wedding day.

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Closing date for entries is 31/03/13. The 20 couples with the most public votes will be entered into the final. The winning couple will be chosen from the finalists by Peter Boyd Photography. Finalists will be notified via email by the 14th April 2013.

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The winners will be chosen by Peter Boyd Photography on merit. Having the most votes at the time of the closing date does not automatically make you the winner.

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The choice of winners may be subject to the availability of dates.

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The winning wedding must take place between the 1st July 2013 and 31st December 2014.

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The engagement shoot and wedding can take place anywhere in the world. Transportation and accommodation costs for Peter Boyd Photography must be covered by the winners if required. Engagement Shoots and weddings outside of a 50 mile radius of Huddersfield will be charged transportation charges and accommodation will be necessary if the wedding venue is over 80 miles travelling distance from Huddersfield. The couple can choose accommodation to be provided.

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Only 1 entry per couple.

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Winners must be willing to be featured on Peter Boyd Photography‘s website and blog. Winners may be required to become involved in future publicity. The images of the winners may be used in the press and online.

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Copyright of publicity will belong to Peter Boyd Photography.

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By entering the competition you hereby warrant that all information submitted by you is true, current and complete.

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Peter Boyd Photography reserves the rights to use all material from the wedding and engagement shoot for promotional purpose.

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Peter Boyd Photography reserves the right to delete any entry that it deems to be unsuitable.

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By entering this competition you agree that Facebook will in no way be held responsible for anything that happens with regards to the competition. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. All information that contestants provide is for use by Peter Boyd Photography and not Facebook.

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No purchase necessary.

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  – Images © 2013 Peter Boyd Photography

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