Festival Wedding in the Peak District

For 15 months we have been planning the wedding for Leanne & Tom who from the very start knew exactly what they wanted, a church ceremony in their local Derbyshire village of Bonsall and a festival themed reception in Ashleyhay, Wirksworth.

So with wellies on we visited the site to start the full Bespoke planning process.

Choosing local suppliers was very important even down to the neighbouring village pub who have their own bakery section for home made bread The Fishpond at Matlock bath.

This wedding was very much about friends and family and being surrounded by those closest to them.

Leanne and Tom are part of a small community village and everyone supports each other, so it was no surprise that everyone wanted to help pull this very special day together for this fabulous couple.

Their local pub the Barley Mow at Bonsall have been amazing and used their connections to get the best line up for the evening entertainment ' Seven Little Sisters' and 'Most Ugly Child' Even the Bonsall Red Barrows did a display for everyone....

Using all local suppliers the day was planned:

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• Sycamore Farm Barns - Venue
• Peak Tipis - Tipi Hire
• Creative Chef - Caterers
• Barley Mow - Entertainment & Bar
• Vintage Tea Belles - Vintage Tea Tent
• Lola Berries - Flowers by Kayleigh - Close friend of the Bride
• Simon Revill - Photographer
• Love Candy Cakes - Wedding Cake
• Equipment Hire - Fishers Marquees
• Festival Flags, bunting and Vintage accessories - P.Rowley
• Luxury Loos - Ashbourne
• Postbox for my wedding - VR Post box
• Kay Hobson - Bridesmaid dress designer based in Belper
• Cars - courtesy of family and friends
• Yurt - Bride and Groom accommodation - David Hoyle
• Solar Shack - Craig
• Willow Structures - Carol Beavis
• Dizzy Dreams - Chair Covers 

Many family and friends made home made cakes for the Vintage tea tent which gave the personal touch as well as providing a surprise Yurt for their first night accommodation as Husband and Wife.

This really has been a wedding to remember for many reasons but the main one is that this couple are so meant to be together their love for each other is overwhelmingly apparent and makes us glad to plan weddings, when you have special days like this.

All professional photos will be loaded on the website shortly.....

 

 

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Coming Soon..... - Vintage Tea Belles Join the team....



Vintage Tea Belles will soon be part of the team at Derbyshire  Event & Wedding Planners.

Having had the last 12 months working together on Weddings and Events the launch of Vintage Tea Belles is imminent. Ellie and Heather have put their experience and creativity into business to launch this new addition...

They will be offering a number of packages like:

• A variety of Vintage China Hire and accessories
• Afternoon Tea packages
• Wedding event hire and styling
• Hen Party packages
• Christening & Baby Shower cream teas
• Charity events
• Bespoke event planning service

Vintage Tea Belles page will soon be on our website so keep checking back for further information..

  

 

 

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Charity Ball Dress Shopping....

Well with our Charity Ball on the Horizon, thought better address the 'Dress' issue.

I took along some friends to a fabulous Wedding Boutique called Nora Eve on Chatsworth Road in Chesterfield. 

All three if us chose our dresses with the help and advice from Hollie who was very welcoming and we had a really good time. Not the ordeal you sometimes get in other similar shops....

I would definitely recommend a visit to this wonderful place if you are looking for anything wedding and that special dress.... You will not be disappointed...

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Pre Wedding Shoot pics with Leanne & Tom

With the wedding only a few weeks away it is always good to meet with the photographer and go through how to pose, stance etc. that is exactly what Leanne and Tom have been doing today with the talented Simon Revill.

Some of the pictures capture this couple so well and having worked with Simon on a number of weddings now we just know the 'On the Day' photos are going to be outstanding.

 

Photos Courtesy of Simon Revill Photography.

 

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Summer Wedding .........

With a little over a month to go for the wedding of Leanne  and Tom we are finalising all the timelines and last minute jobs for what will be a fabulous day for this wonderful couple who will marry at their local church in Bonsall, Derbyshire followed by a reception in the Peak District.....

This couple have been a joy to work with over the last year and a half in planning and we hope they enjoy their special day as much as we have enjoyed their planning........

There are some excellent suppliers involved in this wedding so we know it will exceed expectations.... All information to follow shortly ...........

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Elizabeth & Hilton - Yeldersley Hall wedding

Over the weekend we were very fortunate to co-ordinate the special day of Lizzy & Hilton, a couple who had guests join them from South Africa, Australia and London, to the beautiful property Yeldersley Hall in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.  This really is a hidden gem and a venue we would definately recommend again and again, the owner Andrew Bailey is an absoloute delight to work beside, nothing is too much trouble for him...

Lizzy is from Derbyshire and although she and Hilton live in Sydney, Australia with their beautiful daughter Isobella they chose Lizzy's local village in Derbyshire to become husband and wife.

Lizzy had planned everything from Australia for their big day but wanted to hand over the reins on the day so she could spend time with their relatives and friends and not miss a moment of their special day.

After the ceremony in the local village church the guests enjoyed canapes and champagne in the secret walled garden at Yeldersley Hall listening to the saxaphone player Paul Hollis. Then followed expresso and chocolates in the marquee garden before dining in style in the hall and adjoining marquee provided by Uppercrust Catering.

Lizzy's sister made the wedding cake and christening cake for Isobella. Time, dedication and an enourmous amount of patience went into their creation......

Lots of fun was had with the DIY photo booth until the guests were then snacking on a tower of assorted cheeses, fruit, cake, and a tower of assorted chocolate before tucking into the sausage and bacon baps from the bbq outside to the delight of the Australian and South African guests.

 

 

Offical photographs to follow

 



 

The joys of being a Planner

Today is all about weddings as a 10.30am meeting scheduled to go through all tasks and timelines for the wedding at the stunning Yeldersley Hall in Ashbourne next Saturday.

A first meeting later with a very special couple to us who are tying the knot next May.

I know it's a Sunday but admin has to be done sometime and updating all our couples timelines, tasks, supplier contacts and chasing up any charity ball queries etc will no doubt be done with a nice cup of tea listening to Eva Cassidy ......

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