The Gay Wedding Organizer

Having a Hen Party?

Emma — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:39:34 +0000

I want to tell you a story

Emma — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:54:29 +0000

I want to tell you a story that could have ended in disaster

I was having an in depth conversation with a wedding photographer this week, who was filling me in on some avoided near catastrophes and it got me thinking about my wedding in 1974 (yes dear reader I am ancient!)

My dad, bless his soul, decided when I announced the wedding date that he would love to be the official photographer, as he (his words) always took a good photo. My immediate thoughts went back to headless and legless photos of me and my sisters, on the beach, in the back garden and one in particular where we looked like the three stooges!

As time went on and the wedding preparations were in full swing, dad practiced his shots – to get the best angle, light, etc – and as much as I loved my dad my stomach was churning at the thought of him becoming a David Bailey over night!

Then I had a thought – how can he possibly be the photographer and be in the photographs – after all he was giving me away and had a pivotal role to play. I discussed this with him, and after due (several weeks) consideration he decided I was right and had a friend who was a really good picture taker (my thoughts here we go again) and was very reasonable in price! To cut a long story short, Chris and I arranged to see a “professional” photographer and booked him on the day of our visit.

Along comes the day of the wedding and my dad was more excited than I was. He had smoked 20 cigarettes before the car had arrived (quite acceptable in those days), checked his camera dozens of times as he was now the unofficial photographer, and taken pictures of me, mum and my sisters in the back garden to get his eye in!

All was going swimmingly, group photos taken, speeches made, dad was clicking away merrily and all was well – or so I thought. Dad went off to change the film in the camera and was away for quite a while. When he came back he looked subdued and I just thought he was running out of steam. Off we went on our honeymoon to Torquay (it was 1974 don’t forget dear reader) for two weeks and on our return we were excited to see how the pictures from both our photographers had turned out. Unfortunately, dad had forgotten to put the film in the camera in his excitement and had left the extra film on the sideboard! He was gutted and I could have cried for him, the only additional photographs came from family and friends.

The morale of this story is wherever possible use a professional – they never forget the film, organise the day so you have no worries and produce a fabulous album – now my album is another story for another day ………………………..

Brampton Grange, Northamptonshire

Emma — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:36:42 +0000

Brampton Grange are hosting their Spring wedding fayre/ open day from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. 17th March 2013.

Lots to see and do so try and drop in!

www.bramptongrange.net

URGENT – Are you celebrating your Civil Partnership on Saturday 29th September or 6th October ?

Emma — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:37:06 +0000

London-based French news journalists from Yellow Frog Production are making a TV report on gay marriage for international news network FRANCE 24.

To illustrate the debate going on right now in the UK, we would like to film and interview a gay couple celebrating their Civil Parternship on Saturday 29th September or 6th October.

We know a Civil Partnership is a very intimate moment and we will respect that. We work as a very small, non-intrusive crew: just one cameraman and one journalist.

So if like us, you think it is important that you have your voice heard in the ongoing debate about gay marriage, do get in touch.

Please email alix@yellowfrogproduction.com or call Alix on 020 7435 7642.

Getting in touch does not oblige you to take part in our TV report."

Fabulous offer from Extended Beautifully – hair extension specialists

Emma — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:15:07 +0000

Just had a telephone call from Extended Beautifully. To celebrate the opening of their new studio, they are offering our readers a fabulous offer of a FREE manicure or pedicure when you book and pay the deposit for your hair extensions before the end of December 2012! If you wanted to go the whole hog you could have both for just £10.00.

Why not give them a call and have a makeover in time for the Christmas parties and stun your colleagues and friends with a new look.

jean@extendedbeautifully.co.uk Tel: 07974 000172 www.extendedbeautifully.co.uk

Wedding Fayres

Emma — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:47:28 +0000

Wedding Fayres are the ideal opportunity to meet the people who can offer you the services you will require for your wedding and to see the quality of their work. The exhibitors can arrange appointments with you to discuss your requirements in more detail, or even book your day then and there!

Wedding Fayres are held locally, usually in Hotels and Town Halls or anywhere where there is a large space for exhibitors to show you what they have on offer. There are sometimes, but not always special offers just for that specific wedding fayre, so it is useful to keep your ear to the ground, as you might bag a bargain!

Why not pop over to http://www.wedding-organizer.co.uk/wedding-fayres-directory/ to see if there any near you this Autumn.

Thinking of hair extensions? Then check out this special offer!

Emma — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:58:37 +0000

EXTENDED BEAUTIFULLY THE HOME OF LUXURIOUS AFFORDABLE QUALITY HAIR EXTENSIONS

RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

www.extendedbeautifully.co.uk jean@extendedbeautifully.co.uk

01562 883124/07974 000172

Imagine your Ceremony in a Walled Garden

Emma — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:50:29 +0000

We have created a unique venue by combining the privacy and elegance of a

beautiful walled garden with the luxury of a deluxe marquee

We invite you to our SPECIAL OPEN EVENT

Sunday 2ndSeptember 2012 from 10.30am – 3.30pm

Imagine a lovely historic walled garden featuring:

Fine lawns

Apple archway

Gazebo

Veranda with seating area overlooking the garden

Extensive planting

Pleached hornbeam hedges

Imagine a magnificent marquee with

double doors leading on to The Walled Garden

Ivory lining

Chandeliers

Bar Area and Dance Floor

Combine all of this with our superb catering and our attentive hospitality staff and

you have

The Perfect Wedding Venue

Come and see this fantastic venue for yourself on Sunday 2ndSeptember 2012

The first 6 confirmed bookings will receive a 10% discount on the marquee hire

If you prefer a brochure, please contact

info@beestonfields.co.uk

Beeston Fields Golf Club, Old Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3DD

Telephone 0115 9257062

www.beestonfields.co.uk

Wedding Ring Specialist

Emma — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:37:07 +0000

I was speaking with Anita Popat from Churchgate Jewellers in Leicester this week, about her new collection of wedding rings. As a member of the Bristish Jewellers Association, she is committed to customer service and will guide you in the choice of your rings with expertise and professionalism.

Churchgate Jewellers was established in 1977 and Anita is the second generation in a business built on 30 year’s experience. The business has expanded considerably and moved to larger premises in the heart of the City Centre, thus allowing a larger showroom, improved window displays which in turn enables a huge selection of jewellery designs to be on show.

Anita is particularly pleased with her collection which she believes to be one of the most interesting and versatile currently available on the market.

The wedding rings can be made in different widths, profiles, weights, in gold, platinum, silver and titanium, together with exquisite designs set with diamonds.

Whatever your budget, there is a wide selection of Wedding Rings to choose from - simple plain bands to extravagant diamond-set bands in all colours and purities of gold.

The extensive selection of Diamond-Set Wedding Rings range from the classic single stone band to the most exquisite designs. Anita explained that Churchgate Jewellers are able to set any shape and size of diamond or any coloured gem stone to your specification.

If you are the adventurous sort, you can even design your own rings!

Two coloured bands are available in white and yellow gold , platinum and gold , and also in titanium and gold.

Bespoke Shaped Wedding Rings are Churchgates’ speciality. Using the latest CAD technology , they are able to take a computer-generated image of your engagement ring and give you a choice of designs of Wedding Rings that are contoured to give a seamless fit around your engagement ring.

The website shows just a small selection from the vast range of Wedding Rings in stock. You need to visit the shop to see the huge selection available, I know you will be pleasantly surprised, and I know for certain that you will get the warmest welcome from Anita and her Team.

Anita Popat holds certification from The Gemmological Association of Great Britain for assessment and grading of Diamonds

Churchgate Jewellers, 12 Churchgate, Leicester, LE1 4AJ 0116 223 0005

Web: www.churchgatejewellers.co.uk
e mail: churgatejewellers@sky.com

Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, launch their fabulous Video

Emma — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:52:27 +0000

Stapleford Park are delighted to announce the launch of their new wedding video created by WeddingsTV, which features on their website. If you would like to view the video, please click here.