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As you know, Holly, Sue’s daughter is having her reception in the Village Hall and after much debate we have decided that we need a helping hand. Both of us are excellent cooks, but that is just it we are general cooks, we can put together some fabulous meals but catering for a hoard of people is a very different story and besides that Holly wants something a little more up market than we are capable of producing and to be quite truthful I could do without the stress.

Anyway, Sue has found a great Chef from her Wedding Organizer e-book called Simon Smith and he is fantastic!

Simon has had a varied worldwide culinary career over the past forty years . He trained in Switzerland and then Paris. From there he moved on to London and worked as Chef saucier at ‘’The Inn on The Park’’ Park Lane. In addition he has worked at the British embassies in both Paris and Vienna, catered for a wedding for 4000 in New York (so ours will be a doddle) and worked as a private chef aboard super yachts, but he is so down to earth and easy to talk to.

We had thought of a sit down meal but the ideas Simon came up with for a mix and match (some hot some cold) dishes had us sold  in a matter of seconds. He knows where to source all the tableware, how much food and drink will be required for the number of guests invited and has come up with some beautiful ideas for the table settings and of course we are going to have chair covers

We are meeting up with him for a taster session and I for one just can't wait!

After a lot of handbag searching Sue found the receipt and yes she confirmed that we had indeed got two fittings so Saturday morning saw us off to the Bridal shop. I had to remind Holly to bring the new underwear she had chosen as this is vital at the fitting stage as if it is not comfortable or shows through the dress we can go and change it. The dress was indeed too big, but because of the style of it, we were assured that the alterations required would not be a problem. I did ask Gillian our assistant, who has the patience of a saint, should we wait until the final fitting before making the alterations and she smiled at me and said “I will note down the changes and make the adjustments after the final fitting, as some brides put the weight back on as quickly as they lose it”. It wasn’t a wasted visit as we still had the shoes and veil to chose and even though the dress was too big we were able to buy exactly what Holly wanted. We took the shoes with us so she can get used to the heel height (she lives in her trainers) and break them in round the house.

The bridesmaids arrived about an hour after us with Sue’s sister Mary for their fittings and after much giggling in the changing rooms they appeared like little angels with no adjustments needed. We got their shoes sorted at the same time and then had a struggle to get them to change out of their outfits to go home!

Whilst we were choosing the shoes a bride and her mother came rushing in, the bride being in tears. Times are tough as we all know, but they had ordered the dress from an internet site overseas and when it had arrived the box looked like it had been kicked round a football field and the dress was damaged and not anything like they were expecting. The wedding was in two weeks and they were struggling to find anything suitable. I felt really sorry for them but I was so relieved I had persuaded Sue not to go down this route as I think she would have had a nervous breakdown had Holly’s dress arrived in such a state. I always like to see and touch what I am buying and the advice given to us by Gillian was worth its weight in gold. I must remember to remind Sue to take her some chocolates when she finally goes to pick the dress up to thank her for all her help and patience!

The dress above is from Alison Evans Bridal Shop- take a peek at what else she has in stock Alison Evans Bridal Shop

Welcome to your  July Newsletter, I hope the planning of your wedding is going smoothly and if you're big day is fast approaching and your nerves are feeling frayed I can certainly recommend a Summer Spa Day at Ardencote Manor (see our specials section for offers).

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We are looking to run a special diary feature on a couple planning their wedding in 2012, from the engagement through to the wedding, we'd like to know all about the highs and lows of your planning and the actual day itself.You'll also be immortalised on our blog, facebook and twitter! Contact Jean on jean@wedding-organizer.co.uk if you're interested.

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Check out our specials page at: http://www.wedding-organizer.co.uk/news-and-offers/ to see a full list. 

You could be missing out on offers like these!

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Don't forget to download your latest edition of our ebook which contains lots of lovely new suppliers in your area! Click here and type in the password: banweddingstress1 to find links to the books; your region will be there.

Don't miss out on Local Wedding Fayres

Don't forget to check out our wedding fayre page, as mentioned in our blog fayres are a great way to meet potential suppliers, view the venue and glean some fantastic ideas for your wedding. 

What do you think of our site & ebook?

Jean - EDITOR

 Charlie Brear, who was one of the panelist  and runs the Vintage Wedding Dress Company, commented that “this historic house and stunning grounds offer a truly special location for a wedding and that the ‘elegant and relaxed' country house hotel caters for most requests, from civil ceremonies in its Orangery, or private rooms, to blessings in the estate's church”.

 “We are delighted with the national accolade from The Independent as we have been working very hard at Stapleford Park to provide an exceptional Wedding experience for any Bride or Groom, while offering flexible Wedding Packages.  Now that we also have full access to St Mary Magdalene in the hotel grounds for blessings, it really helps complete the ideal wedding day”.  Sarah Smith, Wedding Coordinator, Stapleford Park commented.

Stapleford Park can cater for Weddings of all sizes, from a discreet and intimate blessing in the Morning Room to a larger blessing in the estate’s church for upto 160 guests.  For more information contact Sarah Smith on 01572 787000, email weddings@stapleford.co.uk or

Click here to visit Stapleford Park website

 To read The Independent article, click here

 For further information contact Rebecca Collin, PR & Marketing Manager dt:01572 787016 or e: rcollin@stapleford.co.uk

About Stapleford Park (www.staplefordpark.com)

 Set in 500 acres of woods, parkland and beautiful gardens, Stapleford Park is one of England’s finest stately homes offering guests an irresistible combination of informal luxury and the best of the English countryside. Each of the 55 bedrooms have been individually designed and reflect the style of their creators; renowned names such as Mulberry, David Hicks, Sanderson, and Crabtree and Evelyn. Guests can also indulge in a game of golf or in a number of country pursuits including, archery, falconry and shooting. 

Stapleford Park is  a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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