North East laydees! If you find yourself at a loss this Bank Holiday Sunday, this is exactly where you should be – visiting my friends at Belle Bridal Magazine and their fabulous Wedding Wonder Show.
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There’ll be a champagne reception, amazing goodie bags and the team are raffling two bridesmaid dresses courtesy of Fever London and an Eliza Jane Howell wedding gown worth £1,180 courtesy of Kathryn Trueman! They also have a fashion and floral art show lined up for you too, sponsored by Jules B.
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Doors open at 12pm. Entry is £2, £4 for a family of four and £1 for concessions.
April 30th, 2013 |
Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog
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Now, you now I’m not really a fan of a repost (and I shared this winter glamour bridal inspiration shoot with you following the Brides Up North Christmas party) but I’ve got a really rather lovely Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition coming up at this absolutely stunning stately home and gardens – Thorp Perrow, a new, authentic and exclusive private wedding venue in the heart of Bedale – and wanted to remind you why you need to be there on Sunday 12th May!
On May 12th, you’ll get to see this venue in all it’s blooming Summer glory (more on that soon), but to illustrate it’s beauty in Winter too we chose an almost frozen look, working with natural winter light, the pale pastel decor of the venue and the almost ethereal beauty of our two models, Ruth Sturdy and Alexandra Ellis.
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I was thinking Russian princesses, a wintery Marie Antoinette, the Snow Queen’s court, Faberge egg colours and gilding and er, Kylie Minogue in January’s Elle Magazine. One thing’s for sure – it worked!
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We were also joined on site by the talent of Deborah of Love On Location, who was responsible for the amazing hair styling, the fabulous team at Curvy Bridal who provided all the breath taking gowns, accessories, shoes and head pieces (as well as working like troopers all day) and the supremely talented Jo of Twisted Willow Floristry, who dressed the venue with her floral creations ready for the following evening’s party while we styled things up.
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Huge thanks to the brilliant Joe Dodsworth Photography whose understanding of our inspiration and ability to create the perfect shot blows me away. This man has talent (book him to shoot your wedding immediately)!
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So first, a peep behind the scenes (and yes, we DID keep our coats on…to keep the venue cool for those lovely flowers) and then to some rather fine art photography. I’m thinking that Vogue is calling…
If you would like to see this amazing wedding venue for yourself, and it’s even better in the summer, then make sure to diarise our first ever Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition at Thorp Perrow on Sunday 12th May 2013. Over 40 of the region’s finest luxury suppliers will be in attendance in our marquee (including all the suppliers who worked on this bridal shoot!), and the house will be open for viewing too.
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NORTH YORKSHIRE: Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition at Thorp Perrow, North Yorkshire– Sunday 12th May 2013 (12pm – 4pm, Free Entry) -The one everyone is dying to see, this newly-open-to-the-public venue throws open it’s doors with it’s first ever bridal event this Summer. Bring a picnic, you won’t want to leave!
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If you would like to gain speedy entry and grab yourself a FREE Brides Up North Welcome Pack packed with a few little treats from Brides Up North, glossy mags and some on-the-day-only exhibitor discounts – while stocks last only – you can pre-register for VIP Bride to Be access now. What are you waiting for?
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Simply use the contact form below, stating “THORP PERROW” in the subject box and “VIP Bride To Be” in the body section. Only the bride need register for larger groups.
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You can also email me direct at julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk if you do not wish to use the contact form.
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EXHIBITOR ENQUIRIES ALL EVENTS: Exhibitors will be strictly limited by category and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. All Brides Up North events in 2012 and earlier this year were sell outs on exhibitor space with a record attendance for every venue. Consequently, we expect demand for these shows to be very high. Get in touch as soon as possible to guarantee your place.
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Please email julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk for exhibitor booking and pricing information for all of our events.
March 18th, 2013 |
Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog
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We are elated as ever after our headline North East show of the season here at Brides Up North HQ – the Brides Up North Super Showcase Grand Wedding Exhibition at Ramside Hall Hotel. I was so excited for this event (I may have just mentioned it just once or twice!) but it turns out that something even more exciting was about to happen in my personal life! So, whilst I was tucked up at home with my brand new baby (all together now, ahh!, and more news soon), my events team were up to something really special.
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Reports from the front line tell me that it was another absolutely fantastic day, the venue packed to the rafters with amazing local exhibitors (almost 100 of ‘em) and excited brides and grooms. Once again, to everyone involved, thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. Month upon month of planning goes into making sure these shows are the best of the best, with a focus on local talent, so the lovely feedback that I have received by email last night and this morning from happy exhibitors and visitors really does make my heart sing.
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You know we’ll back in the Autumn of course, so put Sunday September 8th 2013 firmly in those diaries, and if you are a potential exhibitor who wants to join in the fun (and this little Northern Revolution that we have on our hands) – you know where to find me!
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Now. Let’s look ahead. You know that I couldn’t (and wouldn’t) leave ‘ya high and dry without more weddingy excitement in your lives, right? So, North East ladies, if you still haven’t had your fill of lace and tulle, there’s an event up Newcastle way that you might just want to pop into… from sponsor Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design comes The Elite Wedding Show at The Sage Gateshead – and what do you know, it’s this weekend!
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR
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Dawn Marie says: A truly stunning Show for the bride who expects the best…
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We are proud to announce the 11th Elite Wedding Show at The Sage Gateshead. Aptly named The Big One! This is a massive Show with over 80 exhibitors held across 3 floors and the Northern Rock Foundation Hall which is transformed into an entertainment zone for the day…
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Try the Casino, Car Simulators and Giant Operation Table, be amazed by Paul Lytton the fantastic North-East Magician, have a go in the Photo Booth, listen to the Live Music and DJ, see demonstrations of how to impress at your evening reception by having a dance choreographed just for you, sample the delicious retro Willy Wonka style candy packages including Candy Cart and Sweet Centres and don’t leave without your free buttery popcorn and fluffy candy floss and that’s just the entertainment zone!
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Visit the beautiful vintage corner with it’s vintage inspired table & chair dressings, stationery, cakes, crockery, props, ‘wedding theming’ advice, candy bar, jeweller & pink lemonade! See interactive video & slideshows from the region’s very best photographers and videographers and find your perfect venue using ‘Aerial’ video.
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Enjoy make-up & hair trials and demonstrations, beauty advice, cosmetic procedures and dental services, plus see the fantastic new ‘Stateside Powder Room’ adding the wow factor to your event – a 1960′s Airstream creating a special space just for the bride.
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PLUS the region’s top jewellers, florists, luxury cars, honeymoon specialists, stationers, cupcakes, miniature cakes, cake pops, truffle towers, table confetti, wishing tree tags, photo booths, chocolate fountains, gift ideas, chair covers and event dressing specialists, dessert carts, nanny services, DJs, fitness experts, live music, luxury venues, entertainment photography, ‘proposal weekend’ cottages and the region’s longest established, independent Wedding Planner – Dawn Marie!
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You really can have your wedding arranged in one unique show!
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Dawn Marie has been arranging Elite Wedding Events at The Sage Gateshead since 2007 and every time manages to put a new slant on the event from huge dining displays to Entertainment Zones, Vintage Corners to Tasting Tables. Click here for more details.
March 15th, 2013 |
Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog
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You know what this Sunday 17th March is don’t you (well, yes, it is St Patrick’s Day, but set down your pint of Guinness for a minute… we have plenty of that on tap too)…
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It’s ONLY our BIGGEST EVENT of the entire Brides Up North Spring Season (and the LARGEST FREE ENTRY BRIDAL EVENT in the whole of the North East, to boot)!
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Hurrah!
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Now this event I really am very, very, VERY excited about – we’ll be at Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham next Sunday with over 90 (yes, that’s nearly 100 – you read that right!) of the region’s finest wedding industry suppliers in attendance, from wedding dress boutiques, to fabulous flowers, to event dressers, to magicians, and it’s all there for YOUR benefit. Free of charge (yes, you read that bit right too).
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There really is no other bridal event in the North East to be at this weekend – come along to meet, taste, try on, touch, watch our two professional bridal catwalks, check out this beautiful venue, be thoroughly inspired, pick up some amazing on the day discounts and get your – again completely free – VIP Bride to Be goody bag too.
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Now, as a blogger and event host, I can say this hand on heart: whilst magazines and online resources are great for inspiration and ideas, there’s no substitute for meeting your potential suppliers in real life and seeing their products first hand before making a booking. That’s why we work so hard to bring the wedding blog to life in the real world at these events: quality suppliers, the best in the industry, local to you – and, like the blog, no entry fee or cover price. Just lots and lots of wedding inspiration from the likes of:
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House of Fraser, Smooch,
Snaparazzi Photo Booths,
Stem Ginger,
Susan’s Bridal,
The Candy Stand,
The Durham Cake Company,
The First Class Wedding Company,
The Little Bridal Company,
The Master Cakesmith,
The Wedding Dress Company, Accent Bridal,
AJ Bridalwear,
Alan Gibson Photgraphy,
Debenhams Wedding Gifts, Elliott McCarthy Dental Care,
Eve Photography,
Exclusive Wedding Cars,
Exclusively Yours,
First Glance,
Fleur Couture Floral Design,
Focal Point Photography,
Funky Flower Company,
Glen Roughead Swing Singer,
Graphic Embers,
Gray Events Ltd,
GS Studio Photography,
GW Holmes & Son,
House Of Mooshki,
Ideal Photos,
Joshua James,
Just Perfect,
Ken Hills Photography,
Kiss The Bride Magazine,
Lee Scullion Photography,
LG Design Studio,
Limelight Photobooth Hire,
Little B Stationery,
Love Is Sweet Company,
Love Lily Cakes,Viroch Elegance,
Wedding Pages,
Wild Brides At Heart,
Xtraordinary Photography,
LPG Endermologie Clinic,
Merlin Wedding Cars,
Mobeus Jewellers,
Molton & Brown,
Moss Bros Hire,
One Digital Image,
Party Godmother,
Amore Brides,
Bar 4 Hire,
Bella Sweetie Cake Design,
Belle Bridal Magazine,
Bridal Beauty by Lydia Jane,
Cavanagh Couture,
Celebration Cakes Peterlee,
Claire De Lune Florist & Events,
Damian Hall Photography,
Dandy Events,
Darlington Weddings,
Paul Lytton North East Magician,
Pop Up Studios,
Posh Chair Covers & Bows,
Pure Wedding Stationery,
Quills Millinery,
Ramside Hall Hotel,
Rings By Design,
Roger Burlison Photography,
Rosemount Designs,
Ruby Shoes,
Sareli Jewellery,
Simplicity Weddings,
The Wedding Guide,
Think Visual,
Top Table Films,
Troughear Suit Hire Ltd,
Village Photography,
VIP For Your Special Occasions,
Virgin Holidays
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So, will we see YOU there?
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VIP Bride-To-Be registration is OPEN at the North East’s Largest Bridal Event – The Brides Up North Super Showcase Grand Wedding Exhibition at Ramside Hall Hotel – Make sure to reserve your VIP Goody Bag while stocks last.
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Sunday 17th March 2013
The Brides Up North Super Showcase Grand Wedding Exhibition
To register for a FREE Brides Up North VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bag packed with mags, treats and gifts from Brides Up North and our sponsor House Of Fraser fill in your details below, marking “Ramside Hall” in the subject line and quoting “VIP”. You can collect your VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bag upon entry to the event.
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You can also email julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk if you do not wish to use the contact form. VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bags are limited and subject to availability. We operate a first come, first served policy.
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NEW EXHIBITORS – we are about to close sales for this season. To be a part of the magic and for exhibitor and pricing details please email me at julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk ASAP. Front page ads are just about to run across every huge title in the North East area!
February 26th, 2013 |
Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog
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Regular readers of the wedding blog will know that I support regional luxury lifestyle magazine etc with a monthly column keeping their North East readers on the pulse of all that’s happening in the bridal world. Click here to see the latest features.
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Meanwhile, Georga, my colleague and etc’s editor has been in touch to keep Brides Up North updated about their bridal events this Spring. The first will be held at the luxurious Linden Hall, in Northumberland, on Sunday March 3rd 203 and the other at Rockliffe Hall on March 24th 2013.
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Georga says: We started the wedding events at Rockliffe Hall last year and they proved such a hit that we have now decided to extend into the Northumberland area. Linden Hall is a beautiful venue and we’re calling out to all brides and grooms-to-be to come along and join in the fun. There’ll be plenty to see and do and we have hand-picked the best exhibitors from across the region.
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At both events, which will be held from noon to 4pm, there will be free fizz, catwalk shows and top-class wedding exhibitors. They will feature everything from bridal gowns to hats and groomswear. Some of the best wedding photographers in the industry will be there to showcase their talent and there will be a range of cars you can choose from to help you travel in style on your big day.
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Georga adds: The wedding exhibitions are always a great day out for brides and grooms-to-be. The last one we held at Rockliffe Hall attracted more than 450 people and we’re hoping all our events this year will have a great turn out. We’ll be hosting catwalk shows at the events and they always go down well with the ladies. We have some stunning collections lined up for the models to strut their stuff in. We’ll also be featuring for the first time mother-of-the-bride outfits from Jules B.
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Brides-to-be and their families can expect five-star treatment at the wedding shows. On arrival each bride will receive a goodie bag and glass of champagne, then have the opportunity to browse around the stalls.
The show also provides the ideal chance for guests to look around these two stunning venues and see how their big-day dreams could become a reality there.
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We’ve done all the hard work by carefully selecting the very best exhibitors. Brides and grooms-to-be can come along knowing we are showcasing only the finest in the wedding industry. The events will be ones to remember.
