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THIS SUNDAY! The Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition At Beautiful Thorp Perrow!

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

Thorp Perrow Wedding Exhibition

And it’s here (!!) – our Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition at Thorp Perrow, North Yorkshire on Sunday 12th May 2013 – FREE ENTRY – 12pm till 4pm.

This is a brand new exclusive use wedding venue and private stately home that we are opening to the viewing public for just one day only – and this you have to see! Even if you already have your venue booked, this is still for you. Come and make a day of it, visit our marquee full of absolutely outstanding wedding vendors (the very best in the business, I promise you), enjoy the beautiful gardens, ornamental lakes and the stunning arboretum, and explore the never before open stately pile.

Think Atonement, think Gatsby… and you are halfway there…

Joe Dodsworth Photography at Thorp Perrow

“At Thorp Perrow you’ll find trees covered in blossom, carpets of bluebells and bold drifts of wild flowers.”

This wonderful house has only very recently been opened to the public for weddings (having previously only been used as a private home) can hold up to sixty people for smaller events such as lunches and dinner parties. For larger occasions a marquee can be attached to the house or erected at the front of the house close to the lake.

Come and visit the team behind these images as well as a collective of the region’s very finest suppliers this Sunday.

On site this Sunday you’ll be able to sample the talents of Buttercream Cupcakes, Make Up By Jo, Amy Sunley Photography, Glen Roughead Swing, Cat Hepple Photography, Cordelia & Co, Curvy Bridal, Peter Boyd Photography, It’s A Wind Up!, Limelight Photobooth Hire, Perfectly Practical Parties, Victoria Farr Hair & Make Up Specialist, White Petal Design, Gray Events Ltd, Kelly’s Event Boutique, DJB Photography, Firenza Floral Design, Twisted Willow Floristry, Joe Dodsworth Photography, Love on Location, Lissa Alexandra Photography, Elise Flowers, Kiss The Bride Magazine, The Wedding Guide, Simply Bows & Chair Covers, Travel In Style (Wedding Cars), Noble Fine Art, Swing Thing Duo, C & J Rentals, White Wedding Company, Ruby Shoes, Brides & Belles and more…

. Joe Dodsworth Photography at Thorp Perrow

If you would like to beat the queues, gain speedy entry and grab yourself a FREE Brides Up North Welcome Pack packed with little treats from Brides Up North, the regions’ best bridal glossy mags well as some fab 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?

To register for a free Brides Up North VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bag fill in your details below, marking YOUR EVENT VENUE OF CHOICE e.g. “THORP PERROW” in the subject line and quoting “VIP”. You can collect your VIP Bride-To-Be Goody Bag upon entry to the Luxury Wedding Exhibitions. Only the bride need register for larger groups.

You can also email julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk if you do not wish to use the contact form. Goody bags are limited and subject to availability. We operate a first come, first served policy.

Joe Dodsworth Photography at Thorp Perrow

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Joe Dodsworth Photography at Thorp Perrow

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Photography – Joe Dodsworth Photography

Venue – Thorp Perrow & CWC Malings Catering

Wedding Gowns – Curvy Bridal

Hair & Makeup – Debonnesse & Love Hair & Beauty, Ripon

Hats & Ribbons – Quaintrelle: Millinery by Claire Spooner

Flowers including hair pieces – Twisted Willow Floristry

Models – Ruth Sturdy & Katie Dewar

Joe Dodsworth Photography at Thorp Perrow

Exhibitor enquiries for all Brides Up North events in 2013 – please email contact@bridesupnorth.co.uk – and brides to be, you can also pre-register for all of these events NOW! Click here.

Thorp Perrow, North Yorkshire – Sunday 12th May 2013

(Luxury Wedding Exhibition)

The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham – Sunday 19th May 2013

(Luxury & Vintage Wedding Exhibition – 40 exhibitors)

Rise Hall, East Yorkshire – Sunday 9th June 2013

(Luxury Wedding Exhibition – 40 exhibitors)

Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham – Sunday 8th September 2013

(Super Showcase Grand Wedding Exhibition – 100 exhibitors)

Allerton Castle, North Yorkshire – Sunday 15th September 2013

(Luxury Wedding Exhibition – 40 exhibitors)

Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co Durham – Sunday 29th September 2013

(Bridal Bonanza Grand Wedding Exhibition – 80 exhibitors)

The Mansion, Leeds – Sunday 6th October 2013

(Luxury Wedding Exhibition – 40 exhibitors)

Nostell Priory, Wakefield – Sunday 13th October 2013

(Luxury Wedding Exhibition – 40 exhibitors)

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Frosted Romance At Thorp Perrow: A Beautiful Brides Up North Wedding Inspiration Shoot

April 30th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

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!

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

The venue was the stunning house at Thorp Perrow, where I was lucky enough to host the Brides Up North Christmas Party just a day later (click here for a full catch up and photographs from that sparkling event).

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

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.

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

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!

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

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.

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

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)!

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

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…

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

We hope that you will be inspired.

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

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Styling & Co-ordination: Julia at Brides Up North

Venue: Thorp Perrow, North Yorkshire

Images: Joe Dodsworth Photography

Gowns & Accessories: Curvy Bridal

Flowers: Twisted Willow Floristry

Make Up: Make Up By Jo

Hair: Love On Location

Models: Ruth Sturdy and Alexandra Ellis

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

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.

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!

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?

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.

You can also email me direct at julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk if you do not wish to use the contact form.

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.

Please email julia@bridesupnorth.co.uk for exhibitor booking and pricing information for all of our events.

Thorp Perrow by Joe Dodsworth Photography

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The Snow Queens – A Styled Bridal Shoot In North Yorkshire

February 12th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

I’ve something extra specially sparkly, snowy and gorgeous for you this afternoon. After enduring weeks of grizzle, grey and slush, I think it’s time we fell back in love with the white stuff… because brides really should love white, now, shouldn’t they?! This pretty and impromptu styled shoot comes to you courtesy of friend of the wedding blog, Abi, of Wooden Hill Images, and I’m so excited to share the loveliness with you.

Winter Wedding Inspiration by Wooden Hill Images

Abi says: Being a natural light photographer, the outdoors fascinate me. In January whist watching the weather forecast and seeing what was forecast to be the last of the snow, inspiration hit!

Winter Wedding Inspiration by Wooden Hill Images

The inspiration behind much of my editing comes from both literary classics and the way a photograph can make you feel. With more and more brides getting married in winter, I thought about the visions of Narnia and snow filled fields and the beauty of wintry ‘costume’. I called on my good friend Jane from Wedding and Events Floral Design and we decided to seize the moment. We had 48 hours!

Winter Wedding Inspiration by Wooden Hill Images

Jane contacted and arranged the use of Howebridge Wedding Venue in Sowerby, Thirsk, utilizing the gardens and field. Brides and Belles, Northallerton so generously offered the use of any of their dresses that fitted our brief and local models were found who would brave the elements! Claire Taylor of the Cake Fairy Company expressed interest in joining us and so we began to draw up a vision of different Snow Queens.

On the morning of the shoot, it had snowed harder than anticipated so we had to swap venues as Howebridge was unreachable. Wedding Events and Floral Design offered the use of their gardens and field. With only two models able to get to the shoot, we called on their ability to become all the different Snow Queens that we had envisioned.

Winter Wedding Inspiration by Wooden Hill Images

With oceans of humour and huge dollop of giddy excitement, our first Snow Queen, Georgia was born. Her world is outdoors, the juxtaposition of interior living, outside. She reads romance, wrapped in luxurious fur, in quiet simplicity. In contrast Olivia, is a Queen with stylish authority, a billowing bridal gown and a superior air about her. Bo, a pretty, playful bride with a love of Nordic worlds and with a bejewelled bouquet of brooches and trinkets has an inner smile. Cordelia (my personal favourite) has an ethereal, frosted quality, from a medieval land her Bridal coat and natural circlet in her hair, encapsulating all things rustic.

Unfortunately, as we progressed through the shoot the snow was thawing incredibly fast so we were working to huge time restraints. The cake had to retire inside for fear of being ruined and Snow Queen ‘Katarina’ hasn’t even made the final cut because the snow thawed all over her dress and hair!

Winter Wedding Inspiration by Wooden Hill Images

We wanted to use these photographs to inspire other brides. When planning your wedding, think who you would like to draw inspiration from – a book, a character, a season, nature. Play, think of individual ideas to make your wedding your own and unique.

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Photography – Abi Whitmarsh for Wooden Hill images

Flowers and Props – Wedding and Events Floral Design

Dresses and Tiaras – Brides and Belles, Northallerton

Cake – Cake Fairy Company (Claire Taylor)

With thanks and apologies to Howebridge Wedding Venue, Sowerby, Thirsk.

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Lickety Split Loving! A Modern 1950’s Bridal Shoot In The North East

July 16th, 2012 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

Morning all! Did you have a nice weekend?

How many of you finally tied the knot over the past two days? Huge congratulations if you are celebrating becoming a Mrs this morning! For those of you that are still counting down, I have some fabulous features lined up on the wedding blog this week, including the launch of a second season of Wedding SOS posts. Watch out for fun, frills and frank advice coming your way.

Let’s kick things off with a cute bridal shoot put together by a collective of North East wedding industry suppliers sent to me by Kathryn of Opulence Wedding Planning.

I’m very excited to be working with Grace The Weddings Co on a special outfit for The North of England Wedding Awards later this year (I’m hosting the gala dinner and awards ceremony event – eep!), so it’s lovely to see some of their designs looking absolutely stunning in today’s images. Check out the Little Black Book at the end of the feature to visit the web pages of the other talented contributors too.

1950s Bridal Shoot in the North East by David Hill Photography

Kathryn says: I decided to plan and organise a 1950′s inspired shoot, but with a modern twist to show that you can take elements of the1950′s era but then bring them into the 21st Century.

I came across Lickety Split Ice Creamery whilst searching for a 1950′s American diner, and I thought it would be perfect to use as it has the authentic 1950′s American feel, with the vintage sundae’s and floats that they create, but it also felt very modern with the new and innovative flavours that they were using.

1950s Bridal Shoot in the North East by David Hill Photography

All of the staff and the owner, Cindy, of Lickety Split were very helpful and kind to all who were involved in the shoot, and we managed to get some great shots of the ice creamery and some of the items on their menu!

1950s Bridal Shoot in the North East by David Hill Photography

The photography for this shoot was done by a new photographer called David Hill Photography from Middlesbrough. He has created and edited some amazing vintage style shots of the morning back in June. He really understood the brief for the day, and had some brilliant idea’s of how we could best photograph the dresses, hair, make-up and the location of Lickety Split itself.

1950s Bridal Shoot in the North East by David Hill Photography

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1950s Bridal Shoot in the North East by David Hill Photography

Grace The Weddings Co let me use some of they’re amazing couture dresses, called ‘Grace Couture’. They are all influenced by the 1950′s, but not too much so they still have the modern edge to them, such as with a low cut back, an over sized flower on the waist or an extra piece on the back of the dress to add a ‘bouffant’.

1950s Bridal Shoot in the North East by David Hill Photography

Jo Leversuch from Make Up By Jo created some amazing make-up for this shoot, using bold block colours on the eyes and lips of the models but with bold eye liner that is associated with icons from the 1950′s such as Marliyn Monroe and Jane Mansfield.

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The hair styling created by Sami Nash at Vintage Tinsel is very innovative. The brief for the shoot was 1950′s with a modern twist, and the hair styles that she created fitted it perfectly. Using recognisable styles such as the bold curls, but gave it a modern twist by gathering them all on the top of the models head, I think all three of the stylists help bring my visions to life of creating a non-standard 1950′s shoot in 2012!

1950s Bridal Shoot in the North East by David Hill Photography

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Planning/ styling – Opulence Wedding Planning
Photography – David Hill Photography
Make Up – Make Up By Jo
Dresses/styling – Grace The Weddings Co
Hair Styling – Vintage Tinsel

Accessories – Eden Fancy Dress
Head Pieces – The Headdress Designer
Location – Lickety Split Ice Creamery

Models – Heather Tolputt, Michelle Jones & Morgan Murray

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Lady Britannia! A Fun Olympics Bridal Fashion Shoot

July 1st, 2012 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

Olympics Brides by K&I Imaging

So we crashed out of the footy, but Andy Murray is doing pretty well at Wimbledon, right? Now I like a bit of national pride, but my husband has pretty much been glued to the box for weeks on end. Are your partners the same, or are you right there with them?

Sneaky strawberry and cream opportunities aside, the peace and quiet is rather nice, but I was looking forward to seeing some more of him shortly. But, alas, it’s not to be. I’d forgotten about the big one.

Olympics Brides by K&I Imaging

Because Euro 2012 is small fry compared to what’s right around the corner: the Olympics!

It’s been a big year for Britain already what with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations (you can catch up on some of the fabulous styled shoots I featured that weekend here, here, here, here, here, here and here), and I’ve decided that if I can’t beat him, I may as well join him!

We don’t have tickets for any events, so I’ll be grabbing the popcorn, breaking out the bunting and singing for Team GB. You know what? I can’t wait.

Olympics Brides by K&I Imaging

Today, in this fun shoot sent to me by Brides Up North Featured Supplier Fable & Promise and Kerry Baker Make Up Artist, the wedding industry get in on the action too. What do you think girls? Should brides stick to dashing up the aisle? Would you rock a patriotic wedding look? Or is that best left to Sporty Spice?

Let’s fly the flag!

Olympics Brides by K&I Imaging

Kerry Baker, the make up artist on the shoot and coordinator says: I wanted to do a red, white and blue themed shoot but wanted to steer away from the sugar coated Jubilee style. So, with the Olympics and Team GB in mind, I decided on a very strong, gritty Lady Britannia style sports shoot and set about putting together my own elite team of professionals to help me do it. As a make-up artist specialising in weddings, I love to experiment and do something outside of the box occasionally so have started styling shoots to allow me to indulge in my creativity! I started with Union Jack lip tattoos and it grew from there. I kept the make up minimal using, just simple strokes of eye-liner and false lashes completed the look to keep the focus on the dramatic lips.

Olympics Brides by K&I Imaging

Having met the lovely Charlotte from Fable & Promise, I knew with her talent for designing unique creations she would be the perfect partner on the project. Together we chose the dresses to feature in the shoot, and after chatting over ideas Charlotte "picked up the baton" (sorry, couldn’t resist) and came up with some wonderful designs which were matched exactly with the look I was going for. In fact, when she unveiled them on the day of the shoot I think I may have squealed I was so happy with them! Oh and the clever lady also made the headpieces too!

Olympics Brides by K&I Imaging

So after sorting out the dresses and venue (UCLAN Sports arena, Preston) I asked a friend and fantastic hair stylist Carly Ryan to do the models hair. I asked Carly for a sporty but edgy fashion look, and she did a really fantastic job.

Lastly I invited K&I Imaging duo Karen and Ian to take the photographs for the shoot. I had a lot of ideas on poses for the models (including replication of the infamous tennis girl black and white image from the 80s) which they took on board and really made the whole project come alive, despite the rain and the cold conditions!

Olympics Brides by K&I Imaging

And of course I have to mention the models, Stacey, Su, Lynn and Lauren. All friends of mine who have modelling experience who, along with Carly, Charlotte Karen and Ian all gave up their time to be involved in the project.

Olympics Brides by K&I Imaging

Don’t miss Fable & Promise’s one day sample sale this coming weekend! Charlotte says: Starting with a catwalk show to see the dresses in all their glory, brides are then able to try the dresses on and meet other wedding industry specialists to help plan other aspects of their day.

Appointments are advised – just click the image below to go to the website.