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W elcome to the very first issue of Always & Forever, Plymouth’s guide to weddings! Compact into this A5 ‘handbagable’ magazine you will find everything you need to plan a perfect wedding in our wonderful city. From hen and stag do ideas to wedding gowns and venues, our aim is to make your decision making a breeze!Our goal is simple: supply readers with a magazine that is packed full of informative, but most importantly, local information.Always & Forever is completely FREE for our readers, designed to let you know exactly what to do to say ‘I do’.

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Sottero and MidgleyDramatic and decadent, yet distinctly demure, the Sottero and Midgley Spring 2013 Collection touts feminine sophistication and sweet romance in a diverse range of styles designed for the modern bride.

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The Middleton effectEver since Kate Middletonwalked down the aisle to greet her Prince, her lace gown by Sarah Burton has made a profound impact on the bridal world. Lace wedding dresses are feminine, elegant and bang on trend. There are so many styles currently gracing our local boutiques, from sweetheart necklines to full length, vintage sleeves, you really are spoilt for choice! Picture yourself saying ‘I do!’ In a regal gown worthy of a Duchess.

‘Phoebe’ by Sottero and Midgley

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Sweet bu�ets Stationery Confectionery Confetti Table decorations Hen night supplies

GETTING READY

Photo Checklist

Your photographer will be an expert at capturing the true emotion of your day, but a week or so before the ceremony, give them an idea of the moments that are really important to you...

Bride having hair and make upBrides gown hanging on hangerStill-life shots of the bride’s shoes, something old, new, borrowed and blueDetailed shots of the bouquetsCandid shots of the bridesmaidsMother helping the bride with veilFull-length shot of the bride in her gown looking in a mirrorGroom getting ready with his father and groomsmen

Exterior and interior shots of the siteClose-up of groom’s expression while waiting for the brideBride walking down the aisleGroom’s reaction to seeing brideClose up of bride and groom’s hands as they exchange ringsThe kiss!Bride and groom hugging guestsBride and groom leaving

Bride and groom togetherFamily photos with all combinations of family membersAll of the wedding party

Close up shots of table decorationsThe cakeFamily and friends making toastsBride and groom’s first danceBride dancing with her father, groom dancing with his mother

THE CEREMONY

BEFORE THE RECEPTION

THE RECEPTION

Don’t forget to mention anything ‘quirky’ that you may have organised for your special day!

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MellowYellowInspiration

Spring is in the air and what says sunshine more than yellow! Yellow can be combined with pinks, blues, oranges, silver and gold, making it very versatile AND pretty! Get creative and add a splash of sunshine to your wedding planning!

Wedding cake by Centrepiece Cakes (pg 16)

Chair sash by Faithful Designs (pg 14)

Colour block patent peep toe platforms £30 The Vestrywww.vestryonline.com

Hybrid frill sleeve yellow pencil dress £85www.Lovarni.com

Confectionery available from Affinity Wonders (pg 8)

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Hair and Beauty

Feathers and Flowers Hair Comb £68 GlitzySecrets.com

Blue Feather Head Piece£65.00 accessoriesdirect.com detailsDazzling

Opt for an eye-catching headpiece for your big day, with a vintage style comb,

dainty headband or elegant side tiara.

Eddera Laurier Headband £103 Boticca.com

Crystal Hair Piece £180.00martinewester.com

Floral Vintage Look Crystal Head Band £140 accessoriesdirect.com

Bouquet of Grace Large Headpiece £64.50 GlitzySecrets.com

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Your wedding day is not the day to cross your fingers and hope that it’s a “good hair day” and it is not the day to open and use that new pallet of eye shadows that you picked out last week. Treat yourself to a professional make-up artist and hair stylist to take away the stress.

At Frances Hair & Beauty we give a professional personal touch to your day. You can come to our salon or relax in your own surroundings on that special morning.

Bridal hair or makeup prices start from £80 including a rehearsal. Bridesmaids or guest from £15.00. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

We can also help you with the build-up to your big day - skin careadvice, manicure, nail extensions, pedicure, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping. Give us a call to book a FREE no obligation consultation.

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T he months, weeks and days leading up to your big day really do count, so take some time out from the last minute details and let the friendly, dedicated staff at Frances Hair & Beauty de-stress you with a pre-wedding pamper package. With a wide range of hair, beauty and massage treatments to keep your skin and hair in tip top condition, you’ll be sure to look your very best when it comes to saying ‘I do!’ The experienced Mother and Daughter duo said ‘We love doing hair and make up for weddings it really brings out our creative side, which is why we went into this profession in the first place. From the first consultation to the rehearsal, plenty of time will be spent to fully undersand exactly what each and every Bride-to-be desires for for their special day’.

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Hair and Beauty

Say to vintage wedding hairAre you a bride besotted with all things vintage? If you’re planning a vintage inspired wedding, look no further than old Hollywood for seemingly effortless A-list locks!Words by Helen Grant

T here’s no bigger red carpet moment than your wedding day. It’s your chance to be a star for a day, so why not draw inspiration for your bridal hair from the Hollywood hotties of yesteryear? Period weddings are making a comeback and nothing is more glamorous than a vintage look.Drawing inspiration from the old-school glamour of Hollywood starlets like Dita Von Teese and Gwen Stefani, more and more brides are turning to the past to add good-old-fashioned glamour to their wedding. While a major part of a brides’ dream wedding is a stunning dress, a romantic hairstyle is an equally essential ingredient – take your time to choose the perfect combination. Fortunately, with the help of a good stylist, careful planning and effort, a vintage Hollywood style is not too difficult to recreate.

Short HairKeep short hair sim ple with a slick and sharp style. Look to old movie stars like Audrey Hep burn and Louise Brooks for a beau ti ful cut which can be acces sorised with a veil or sparkly hair piece. Consider actress Carey Mulligan’s Oscars look - a pixie cut razored at the sides. Chic and unique.

Mid Length HairShoul der length hair looks beau ti ful trans formed into a vin tage wave. Look to Mar i lyn Mon roe and the Queen of pin-up girls Bettie Page with her slick black hair for inspi ra tion. The vin tage 1950’s wave style looks stunning with a red lip stick pout and vin tage dress.

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Long HairLong hair can be trans formed into pretty much any style you want. Consider the infa mous up-do worn by Audrey Hep burn in Break fast at Tiffanys or Rita Hayworth’s 1940′s old school glamour. Both styles can be acces sorised with a pretty cor sage, beaded hair slides or a vin tage style comb.If you love wearing your hair down, consider Jessica Simpson’s loose, romantic waveswith a few strands pulled away from yourface secured with vintage brooches. Or recreate the tousled tresses of Kate Moss, who combined touches of vintage with simple romance for her country wedding to Jamie Hince. A stunning Romeo and Juliet cap-style veil made of woven lace and sequins completed Kate’s look.When it comes to true Hollywood glamour, Kate Bosworth has it down to a tee. She is reminiscent of lovely ladies of times gone by like Gretta Garbo and Clara Bow. So elegant. And we know they’re old news, but whenJennifer Aniston married Brad Pitt, she oozed classic movie star quality with her loose, flowing, shiny hair.

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1. For a truly stunning look, your hair should reflect your personal style, while complimenting the fashion era of your dress. In other words, your gown should influence your hairstyle, not the other way round. 2. For true Hollywood glamour, embrace what your hair does naturally. If it is naturally curly, embrace those curls. Having said that, if your hair is poker straight and you love curls, cheat! Hollywood starlets are forever sporting loose pin curls, finger waves and tousled vintage curls. 3. Choose a stylist that you feel comfortable with, someone who knows your hair. Don’t be afraid to try many looks - practice makes perfect. Actress Carmen Electra tried 13 different styles before she settled on the right one!4. Immerse yourself in a vintage world! Browse old movie star websites, cut images from magazines such as Vintage Life (www.vintagelifemagazine.com). Pay attention to how stars from the era of your wedding dress wore their hair.5. Remember, accessories are merely props to “enhance” you. The most beautiful thing you can wear is a dazzling smile with bags of confidence, and don’t forget the mandatory sweep of red lipstick!

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Trevor Sor bie does a bril liant range of colour care sham poos and con di tion ers to help transform your hair into tip-top condition for your wed ding day.

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hen it comes to choosing your wedding stationery you may be thinking ‘where on earth do I start?’ There are so many wonderful designs and ideas out there on the market, from simple and sophisticated to wacky and totally bizarre! The stationery you choose is very important as this is the first glimpse of your wedding style, theme and colour scheme that will tie your whole day together. Faithful Designs offer a bespoke service, working closely with couples to get a true feel for what they would like for their special day. Danielle said: “I love that every single wedding I am asked to be part of is different! For me it’s so nice to sit and listen to all the ideas a couple has, whether it’s for their stationery or their venue. To see the smiles on their faces when I show them the finished product is probably the part of my job that I love the most!”For more information and to find your perfect package visit: www.faithfuldesigns.co.uk

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Traditional, modern, contemporary, romantic, vintage, unusual or stylish – your cake will be just as you imagined!

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CakeofPieceOver the past five years Kate Talmage has gained numerous qualifications in all aspects of cake decoration and design. She has proved that with hard work and dedication you really can turn your passion into a full time job - and she’s loving it!

hoosing a Centrepiece Cake for your wedding day will result in a beautiful, unique cake designed and created especially for you.At your free wedding consultation you will get a chance to taste Kate’s delicious samples which are all home-made using only the finest, top quality, fresh ingredients. There are a huge range of flavours on the menu including; rich fruit, moist carrot, refreshing lemon, coconut and lime and not forgetting her fabulous vanilla sponge created using a very special recipe! Whether you want fun, funky, classic, contemporary or themed, Kate can design your cake to your exact style and tastes.Kate’s talents don’t stop there; also available are celebration and birthday cakes in all shapes and sizes, beautiful christening cakes and exquisite cupcakes. If you want to gain some creative skillsyourself, Kate is adding cake decorating classes and sugar flowers courses to her 2013 calendar.

For more information or to book an appointment please contact Kate by email on centrepiece-cakes@live.co.uk or visit www.centrepiece-cakes.co.uk

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Ingredients• 100 grams Unsalted Butter softened • 100 grams Golden Caster Sugar • 125 grams Plain White Flour • 50 grams Cocoa Powder • 1 Free Range Egg medium

Method1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment. 2. Place the butter, sugar and flour into the bowl of a food processor or mixer and blend until you get fine crumbs, add the egg and mix until you get a stiff dough. 3. Bring the dough together into a ball, wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.4. Lightly dust the work surface with flour and roll out the dough until it is the thickness of a £1 coin. Then cut out hearts shapes using a heart shaped cutter. 5. Place the biscuits on a baking tray and put in the oven to bake for about 10-12 minutes. 6. Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. Whilst the biscuits are cooling roll out the icing on a surface dusted with icing sugar and using smaller heart cutters, cut out some heart shapes. When the biscuits are cool use a little water to stick the icing to the biscuits.

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Tealightful hether you’re planning to incorporate the theme simply, but elegantly, into your wedding breakfast and reception, or have your whole day vintage inspired, from your stationery to your dress to your flowers and everything in-between, this style is sure to make your big day one to remember.From pretty pinks to fresh florals, from luscious lilacs to gorgeous greens and beautiful blues to perfect pastels, a vintage inspired wedding has romance and memories of a bygone era by the tea-cupful – what could be more quintessentially British?For a truly stunning vintage inspired theme think of the romance of the English Country Garden, the fun and laughter of an Afternoon Tea Party or the relaxed and gentle atmosphere of a Summer Fete. Imagine the chink of china, the delicate drape of bunting and linen covered tables laden with cakes and sandwiches.Choose hand-picked, matching English bone china tea sets or create an eclectic mix of mis-matched china trios (tea cup, saucer and side plate) for each of your guests; pile china and glass cake stands full with fancy finger food; enjoy sugar bowls with sugar nips complete with sugar cubes; and finish off with delicate milk jugs and delightful teapots (because tea always tastes better when served from a teapot!) and whether your wedding venue is a hall, a hotel or a hay barn, there’s always room for bunting!If you’re planning a vintage inspired wedding (and in a county we’re proud to call the home of the cream tea, there’s no theme that suits serving scones, jam and clotted cream better!) consider hiring charming china, beautiful bunting and amazing accessories to really compliment your day.

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MARRIAGE DATE 26 May 2012 WEDDING AND RECEPTION Church of Ascension, Crownhill, Plymouth and China Fleet Country Club NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS 4 Bridesmaids, 4 GroomsmenBRIDES GOWN BB GownsGROOMS SUIT DebenhamsCOLOUR THEME Pink PHOTOS Lisa Richards Photography

Packages from as little as £400!Call Lisa for a friendly, informal chatT: 01752 223290 M: 07730 225445 W: www.lisarichards-photography.co.uk

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HOW HE PROPOSEDThe couple were cuddled up in bed one lazy Sunday morning, when Brett turned to Hannah and popped the question.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTSHannah will never forget the look on Brett’s face as she walked down the aisle. Theamount of happiness shared by their loved ones on such a special day and a dear friend doing the WIGGLE dance sticks in both their minds!

FUNNIEST MOMENTHannah reveals one of the day’s funniest moments was getting pooped on by herdoves (which I’m sure is a sign of luck - an excellent start to married life!)

FIRST DANCEThe couple’s first dance was a compromise of two songs - Hannah’s favourite Jason Mraz tune ‘I Won’t Give Up’ and Brett’sfavourite Noel Gallagher song ‘High Flying Birds’.

Venues

A marriage made in Eden

D i said: “Since getting engaged, we had been looking at a variety of possible venues and we couldn’t find anything that matched up to the beauty of Eden and the support and professionalism offered by the whole team.”Di and Michael, who owns both the Porthminster and Porthgwidden Beach Cafés in West Cornwall, chose to have the ceremony and the reception in Eden’s tranquil Mediterranean Biome complete with a backdrop of fragrant flowers and real birdsong.Di, who has managed dozens of weddings at Eden, opted to get married at her own place of work because she knew first-hand how special a wedding there could be.The colour scheme was purple and white to match Michael’s suit, which his late father wore at his own wedding, and the flowers were created by Eden’s very own “flower fairies”, who put together all of Eden’s wedding displays.

In true Eden fashion, the day held several quirky touches, the couple arrived in a fleet of minis and took their wedding pictures in an assortment of locations, including the back-drop of the Seed, an awe-inspiring 70 tonne sculpture made of pure Cornish granite.Weddings include special extras, such as a land-train wreathed in ribbons to transport guests around the site and locally-sourced produce, which are just some of the reasons that Eden won the Judges’ Choice Award at this year’s Westcountry Wedding Awards.Eden will be hosting a special Wedding Fair from 10am until 4pm on Sunday, March 10, where the best wedding suppliers in Cornwall will be showcased.

To find out more about weddings at Eden, go to: www.edenproject.com/visit-us/venue-hire/wedding-in-cornwall. To find out more about the Wedding Fair, contact Rebecca Le Boulanger on: rlboulanger@edenproject.com

Weddings at the Eden Project have been given the ultimate seal of approval as the project’s Events and Hospitality Manager Di Smith recently tied the knot to her

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Autumn  Fayre  -­  Sunday  20th  October  2013

Contact  Annmarie,  Wedding  Co-­ordinator.    stmellion-­events@crown-­golf.co.uk01579  352063    www.st-­mellion.co.uk

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For the perfect wedding in Cornwall…Set in 450 acres of the most stunning, picturesque private Cornish estate, St Mellion is the perfect backdrop to your wedding day.

tylish and modern, our beautiful venue offers everything in one location; an award winning 80 bedroom hotel, 10 gloriously bright and fresh function rooms, relaxing leisure facilities, spa, golf and much more! Why not call Annmarie, St Mellion’s own Wedding Co-ordinator to arrange a viewing and see for yourself everything we have to offer?

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With perfect function rooms, great local food and a professional team on hand every step of the way, St Mellion does all the hard work, leaving you to relax and and soak in the most important day of your lives as a couple.You’ll love our prices too! With special offers, military discounts and inclusive packages, there’s something for everyone.Call 01579 352063 for a viewing and a no obligation quote. We’d love to show you what we’re so proud of and we know you’ll love it too!

Visit: www.st-mellion.co.uk/weddingsEmail: stmellion-events@crown-golf.co.uk

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Looking for inspiration for your first dance as man and wife? Choose one of these songs and there won’t be a dry eye in the house! In no particular order...

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1. You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker2. Everything – Michael Bublé3. Marry Me - Train4. All My life - K-Ci & JoJo5. At Last – Etta James6. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James Taylor 7. More Than Words – Extreme8. She - Elvis Costello9. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol10. Stand By Me - Ben E King11. The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra12. I Only Have Eyes For You – Billie Holiday13. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole14. Wonderwall – Oasis15. You’re Beautiful - James Blunt16. You’re The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White17. You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller18. Make You Feel My Love - Adele19. Better Together - Jack Johnson20. I’m Yours - Jason Mraz21. You Make It Real - James Morrison22. Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls23. Have I Told You Lately? - Rod Stewart24. I Swear - Boyz II Men25. Thank you (For Loving) Me - Bon Jovi26. Love You ‘till The End - Pogues27. Hold You In My Arms - Ray LaMontagne28. You and I - Ingrid Michaelson29. And I Love Her - The Beatles30. Amazed – Lonestar

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Enter to win!Take a break from wedding planning and have a strictly, glitzy night out, courtesy of Plymouth Pavilions.Strictly Confidential is the brand new show, written and directed by the country’s most notorious TV entertainment judge Craig Revel Horwood. Fans will be taken on an epic journey told through music, song and breathtaking dance routines. Starring Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite.FIVE lucky readers will each win a pair of tickets to see the dancetastic show on Tuesday 11 June at 7.30pm. To enter, complete the crossword below, the letters in the pink boxes make up a wedding related word, which you will need to unscramble. Closing date: 12.04.13. Email your answer, name and contact details to: lynsey@alwaysandforevermag.co.uk winners will be drawn at random on Monday 15th April 2013.

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6 DANCE-TASTIC HEN PARTY IDEAS

L et’s face it – who doesn’t love a dance with the girls? When it comes to feeling glamorous and gorgeous, donning our glad rags, downing a few cocktails and boogying the night away to funky music is a sure-fire way to feel a million dollars.But cast aside visions of plastic tiaras and L-plates. If the thought of spending a weekend trawling bars and nightclubs dressed in plastic leaves you cold, an

adrenaline-fuelled weekend learning a sexy new dance skill followed by a night at a salsa, burlesque or comedy club in the company of friends is a fun alternative.It’s time to delve into your dress-up box, get your groove on and pull some serious poses femme fatale style!

If you’re a bride-to-be

with bundles of pre-wedding nervous energy

to burn off, it’s time to get physical with a dance themed

hen party!

Words by Helen Grant

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Disco DivasYou could live out your disco diva fantasies by learning the moves to iconic film dances such as Dirty Dancing, Footloose, Fame and Grease, before hitting the town dressed as pink ladies or high school dropouts.Dance parties offered by Plymouth’s Bounce Studios include Dirty Dancing, Grease, Thriller, Madonna Magic, GoGo Lady Gaga, Back to the 80s and 90s Ravers. Visit bouncestudios.co.uk

Burlesque ShowtimeBurlesque isn’t for the faint hearted! Prepare to be flirty and giggle a lot. Using props such as boas and chairs, you’ll captivate your audience with a series of seductive walks, poses and sensual movements like the bump n grind. Think striptease with no nudity, corsets, showgirls, Moulin Rouge, feather boas and Dita Von Teese. Plymouth’s Annabel’s Cabaret and Disco offer burlesque classes and performances, taught by resident burlesque dancer Kitty Kane. Emailinfo@annabelscabaret.co.uk for details of upcoming shows. You can also make a booking by emailing Kitty direct at mail@kittysdollsburlesque.com

Salsa NightFor hens who like to shake their feathers and get up close and personal with snake-hipped Latinos, an afternoon learning salsa will fit the bill. Steamy, sexy and sizzly, this dance style combines passion with fancy footwork and fitness, by the end of the night you’ll be shaking your thang like a Cuban pro!The Latin Lounge offers one hour salsa classes for hens, including complimentary cocktails. Visit latinloungeplymouth.com

EntertainmentBelly DancingOriginating from Greece and the Middle East, not only is belly dancing fun to watch, it’s fun to perform, provides a great all over body workout, and is a fantastic ice breaker across all age groups. What makes it so appealing is the upbeat, flamboyant music, the brightly coloured, flowing skirts, wide legged harem pants and bras encrusted with colourful stones, gold beads and coins. If this excites you, visit bouncestudios.co.uk

Pole DancingIf you’re a thrill seeker, a pole dancing do is a great way to bond with the girls! Egg each other on and howl with laughter as you glide, spin and move around the pole in daringly compromising positions - the perfect ice breaker to prepare you for the rest of the night’s antics. See bouncestudios.co.uk for more information.

Cheerleading If you’re looking for something challenging and fun, give us a C-H-E-E-R-L-E-A-D-I-N-G! Jump, shout, cheer and collapse in a heap of giggles as you learn stunts and routines and shake your pom poms - yay, go hens! Visit bouncestudios.co.uk

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Buy and sell brand new, gently used, never used, over-ordered, changed-your-mind wedding stuff!

If you would like to list your good condition wedding items in Always & Forever magazine* and on the Always & Forever Facebook page please email: lynsey@alwaysandforevermag.co.uk Don’t forget to Include a high res photo of the item you wish to sell, a short description and your contact details.

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Beautiful bridesmaid/prom dress for saleSize: 6 Colour: Aqua Pretty detailing to the shoulders and waist. Brand new, kept in a smoke/animal free home. £60 ono.T: 07533 808034

Engagement invitations6 packs of 20 invites & envelopes50p each. T: 07533 808034

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Lovely Bridesmaid dressFrom BHSIvory/goldAge 7 yearsExcellent condition.

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Lovely all in one Mother of the Bride/Groom outfitSize 16Excellent condition

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Fayres and EventsPlymouth Albion Wedding FayreSunday 3 March 2013 - 11am-4pm Stalls, entertainment, children’s activities and refreshments. Treat yourself to a delicious Sunday carvery! Free entry. For further details email: info@plymouthalbion.com

Buckerell Lodge Hotel Wedding FayreSunday 3 March 2013 - 11am-3pm This Exeter wedding fayre will feature an array of exhibitors across all areas of the wedding industry, brides will also receive a goody bag. Free entry. For further details visit: www.weddingsbyclaire.co.uk

Eden Project Wedding Fayre, St AustellSunday 10 March 2013 - 10am-4pmShowcasing some of the best wedding suppliers in Cornwall. Free parking and entry to the Gallery, refreshments available. For further details email: rlboulanger@edenproject.com

St Mellion Bridal FayreSunday 7 April 2013Now in its 21st year, this prestigious fayreoffers couples the opportunity to chat to local wedding exhibitors in a beautiful, contemporary venue. For details, email: stmellion-events@crown-golf.co.uk

All Things Vintage and Lovely MarketSaturday 27 April 2013 - 10:30am - 4:30pm Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth. Entry £1.50 (under 16’s free). Over 70 vintage, retro, antique and handcrafted stalls. Live music, Oh so vintage fashion show, swing dancing, painting demonstrations and tearoom. For further details visit: www.missivy.co.uk

The Plymouth Wedding Show, Holiday Inn Sunday 8 September 2013 - 11am-3:30pmFree goody bag, VIP tours available and fashion show at 1pm. Free entry. For further details visit: www.captivatingevents.co.uk

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