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Were YOU Caught On Camera At The Brides Up North Luxury & Vintage Grand Wedding Exhibition?

April 29th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

If you visited us – and almost 1,000 of you did! - at our massive Luxury & Vintage Grand Wedding Exhibition at the National Railway Museum then chance is that you might just have been caught on camera… either messing around in one of our fabulous retro photobooths (these images are courtesy of Booth Revolution) or by our roving photographer Peter Boyd Photography.

Hope you had your lippy on!

Peter Boyd Photography at the National Railway Musuem Wedding Fair

Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

Peter Boyd Photography at the National Railway Musuem Wedding Fair

Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

Peter Boyd Photography at the National Railway Musuem Wedding Fair

Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

Peter Boyd Photography at the National Railway Musuem Wedding Fair

Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

Peter Boyd Photography at the National Railway Musuem Wedding Fair

Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

Peter Boyd Photography at the National Railway Musuem Wedding Fair

Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

=Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

Peter Boyd Photography at the National Railway Musuem Wedding Fair

Booth Revolution at The National Railway Museum Wedding Fair

If you didn’t make it last Sunday, we’d love to see you at one (or all!) of our remaining events this Spring:

The Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition at Thorp Perrow, North Yorkshire – Sunday 12th May 2013

The Brides Up North Luxury & Vintage Wedding Exhibition at The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham – Sunday 19^th May 2013

The Brides Up North Luxury Wedding Exhibition at Rise Hall, East Yorkshire – Sunday 9^th June 2013

Click here to pre-register for all our events. We can’t wait to see you!

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THIS SUNDAY! – York’s Most Beautiful Bridal Event: The Brides Up North Luxury & Vintage Grand Wedding Exhibition at The National Railway Museum

April 19th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

NRM Luxury & Vintage Grand Wedding Exhibition Spring 2013

Out of office alerts are on! The Brides Up North team are now officially on lockdown preparing for our newest and most exciting event in this Spring’s calendar – our beautiful Luxury & Vintage Grand Wedding Exhibition at National Railway Museum, York.

It’s been a year in the planning, and we are busy putting the finishing touches on what looks set to be a really very special day – think luxury with a vintage twist – coming your way this Sunday from 10am – 5:30pm!

I don’t know what it is, but there seems to be a real buzz of excitement in the air (both on and offline) about this one, and EVERYONE seems to be talking about it. It could be the quirky and stunning venue, the fact that I haven’t shut up about it for months, that they are chatting about it on the radio, or that we’ve got what I consider to be the very finest selection of exhibitors in the area ready and waiting all under one huge roof.

Just don’t miss it. No lie in nor Sunday roast could beat this. If you are tying the knot in Yorkshire, you need to be at this event.

Join Brides Up North and the region’s very finest wedding suppliers in this unique and stunning setting amongst the beautiful vintage trains for York’s most beautiful bridal event this Sunday 21st April 2013.

The Brides Up North Luxury & Vintage Grand Wedding Exhibition

National Railway Museum, York

Sunday 21st April 2013

10am – 5.30pm

FREE ENTRY

This is one absolutely amazing line up! Waiting to greet you will be Rebecca Jane’s Secret Attic, Booth Revolution, Buttercream Cupcakes, Cat Hepple Photography, Cordelia & Co, Couture Cake Design, Curvy Bridal, Damian Hall Photography, Damigella D’onore, Damselle Tiaras, DG Sound & Light, Dirk Van Der Werff, Eyecapture, Firenza Floral Design, Glen Roughead Swing, Gray Events Ltd, Helen Guy, Iain Henderson Designs, Jess Petrie Photography, Joel Skingle Photography, Leafy Couture, Limelight Photobooth Hire, Love Bouquets, Perfectly Practical Parties, Peter Boyd Photography, The Little Bridal Company, Twisted Willow Floristry, Victoria Farr Make Up & Hair Specialist, A Vintage Affair Ltd, White Petal Design, The Candy Stand, Angels Carrying Savage Weapons, Simply Bows & Chair Covers, Millesime Cake Boutique, KM Cakes and Cupcakes, Kayti Lauren Weddings, The Wedding Institute, Tiamo Stationery, LMS Events, Love To Marry, Alison Barrett Millinery, The Yorkshire Heritage Bus Company, Love My Dress Blog and more…

As well as getting just a little air time on the blog, Facebook and Twitter feeds, you might hear excitement levels building over on the airwaves of Minster FM and elsewhere online and in the press too. We can’t wait to see you there!

As usual with all of our shows, Brides Up North blog readers are being offered the opportunity to beat the crowds and register for a special little Brides Up North welcome pack (packed with some tiny treats, sugary things and glossy mags), completely free of charge, and while stocks last (we always clear out at every show!). All you need to do is pre-register below and we will save your goodies for you and grant you speedy entry at the desk. Simples.

Fill in your details below, marking “NATIONAL RAILWAY” in the subject line and quoting “VIP”. You can collect your goody bag upon entry to the Luxury Wedding Exhibition. 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.

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

National Railway Museum, York – Sunday 21st April 2013

(Luxury & Vintage Grand 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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It’s Coming…

March 29th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

NRM Luxury & Vintage Grand Wedding Exhibition Spring 2013

Save the date.

Pre-registration for York’s most beautiful bridal event, and our largest Yorkshire show to date is now open. Don’t miss it.

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Sparkling White: A Real Winter Wedding In York – Anna & Lee

January 21st, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

Anna and Lee’s sparkling Winter wedding feels like the perfect way to begin a fresh new week here on the wedding blog. With tons of twinkle, crisp whites and beautiful images by super talented Brides Up North Featured Supplier Dominic Wright Photography, Anna and Lee’s day is inspiration all the way. Enjoy.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

Anna says: We got engaged at the Minster in York on the 14^th February 2012. I wasn’t expecting it all at as Lee hates Valentine’s Day so I was very shocked and thrilled.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

We were married on Sunday 23^rd December 2012 at The Hospitium, Museum gardens, York. We loved the 14^th century building and the mixture of the stone work and pillars downstairs and more modern upstairs. We thought it would be the perfect Christmas wedding venue. The setting in Museum gardens meant that we could have beautiful photographs (thanks to our amazing photographers!) in the Abbey ruins that are in the grounds of the park.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

I wanted a winter wonderland with lots of foliage, twinkle and Christmas touches. I used a lot of white sparkle and then greens through the bridesmaid dresses and the foliage.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

We put a surprise guided bus tour on (with bubbly!) for all our guests. It picked the guests up from Hotel Du Vin, York and the guests then had a personalised tour of the city before being dropped at the venue of the wedding.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

I wanted a huge princess dress that was very classy and beautiful. I bought my stunning Pronovias dress from Brides of Harrogate. I wanted the groom, best man and fathers to be in classic three piece suits. The groom’s suit was a William Hunt (Savile Row) suit. The bridesmaid’s dresses were from Brides of Harrogate also and were made by the designer Mori Lee.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

My make-up was by Julia Spink and the beautiful hair (bride, bride’s mother, bridesmaids and flower girls was all done by Hannah Green.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

I had recorded the children in my school singing a beautiful and moving song to be played through ceremony (which had many of our guests in tears). Then we had Christmas songs playing throughout the drinks reception.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

Its so hard to pick a favourite part of the day! The reaction of everyone (including the groom who cried) when I walked into the room, the relaxed atmosphere and the knowledge that everyone was absolutely loving the day and buzzing with it and of course wearing my stunning dress and seeing my groom looking gorgeous, as were all of my guests. It really was the most amazing day.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

I carried a bouquet of white roses with eucalyptus and sparkle. I wanted something very simple and classic that wouldn’t date in the photographs. Our florist was the amazing and talented Susan Dudley-Smith.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

We had personalised crackers which matched the incredible stationery designed and made by my sister in law, Kate Wells. She made the most stunning ‘Advent Calendar’ invitations for our guests to open on the days leading up to the wedding. The guests loved them! There were also personalised teddies for the flower girls to open at the meal.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

The delicious catering was by Bradshaws of York. My mother in law made a beautiful ivory wedding cake with flowers on it to tie in with the theme.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

Given the time of year and the fact that our daughter is only two, we didn’t fancy a long hall flight for our honeymoon. We ended up booking a luxury cottage in Northumberland, so we had five nights relaxing as a family, with meals out and beautiful walks on the beach every day.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

My top tip for other Brides Up North is to make sure you stick to your guns about the sort of day you want. If you are happy and relaxed on the day all your guests will be too. Unfortunately the saying is true – you get what you pay for, so pick out the things that are really important to you and then see if you can cut back (or make your own) in other areas. Guests will love your personalised and individual touches.

York Winter Wedding - Dominic Wright Photography

Congratulations Anna & Lee!

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Muted Elegance: A Real Wedding In Yorkshire – Charlotte & Daniel

December 15th, 2012 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

A Wedding in York by Diamonds & Doodles

Charlotte and Daniel’s simple celebration with it’s muted and moody colour scheme was all about one thing: keeping it real. Their pretty and personal wedding day focused on the ceremony and the people around them because, when all is said and done, isn’t that what really matters?

That, and one stunning wedding gown. Obvs.

With images by Shelley Hughes of Diamonds & Doodles.

A Wedding in Yorkhire by Diamonds & Doodles

Charlotte says: We got engaged at Castle Howard – walking in the grounds in April 2011 – and were married on 12th August 2012 at Fairfield Manor, Mercure Hotel, York.

York Wedding by Diamonds & Doodles

We wanted a hotel wedding and this hotel had some lovely grounds compared to some of the city centre hotels and was only just outside of York so people could easily get there. It also had plenty of parking, again in contrast to some of the city centre hotels. The staff were all great from the beginning and clearly knew what they were doing, with plenty of experience.

We decided against a theme and aimed for a fairly relaxed day with a hint of the traditional wedding. We chose a muted colour scheme of dark purple and gold.

Yorkshire Wedding by Diamonds & Doodles

Diamonds & Doodles

My dress was a slim-fitting dress, with straps that crossed over at the back from The Bridal Lounge in York. It had some beading design on the straps and under the bust. The dress was called ‘Jazz’. I carried a small hand tied bunch of purple and cream flowers including freesias by Kymm Queen who designed the table flowers to match.

We didn’t have any bridesmaids. The groomsmen wore their own suits and wore matching gold ties. Daniel’s suit was from Marks and Spencer.

Diamonds & Doodles

My favourite part of the day was the ceremony. For us the whole day was all about us getting married and we had carefully chosen readings for our closest friends and family to read. We weren’t too worried about all the other details as we knew the hotel had taken care of all that.

Diamonds & Doodles

I made my own invitations, menu cards, table name cards, seating plan and favours. We wanted the day to be really personal. Daniel, his best man, the father of the bride, the bride and the father of the groom all made really lovely speeches after the meal.

Diamonds & Doodles

Our cake was made by Daniel’s godmother; it was a circular, two layered sponge cake with marzipan and icing with a purple ribbon around each layer. We asked the florist to put flowers on the top.

Diamonds & Doodles

After the wedding we honeymooned in Sao Raphael in Portugal.

Diamonds & Doodles

My top tip for other Brides Up North would be to really enjoy the day – make sure you invite your closest friends and family. Be prepared to be a little overwhelmed though! Make your day about the getting married and the ceremony and don’t worry about all the other details – they will all come together by the end.

Diamonds & Doodles