Clifton Brides

186 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XU Telephone: 0117 923 7928

www.cliftonbrides.co.uk

369 Filton Avenue, Bristol BS7 0BDTelephone: 0117 9695451Email: [email protected]

EVERYDAY OCCASIONS

At Avon Balloons and Everyday Occasionswe specialise in transforming all events intosomething spectacular, including Weddings,Civil Partnerships, Birthdays, Anniversaries,Christenings and Corporate Events. We believethat every event should be different and reflect theindividuality of each person organising it, and so wespecialise in creating bespoke decorations forevery customer.

Colour choice can be completed from home or in store.

Avon Balloons offer large dance floorcanopies which can also include the

exploding balloonfilled with up to 100small balloons andconfetti for that allimportant first dance.

As a company we canalso offer DJ's, Candy bars

and much more.

We are a team ofprofessional balloondecorators andhave full coverinsurance

Everyday Occasionsare here to make your dayeasier, so you can spendless time worrying and

more time withyour guests

Clifton Brides was established 25 years ago, by Michaela andBrenda, who still own and manage the business on a personal level.This has resulted in a reputation of professionalism, expertise andamazing dresses.

This brochure has been compiled to guide you through theplanning stages of your wedding giving lots of useful tips and adviceand also referring you to some local businesses you may like todiscuss your requirements with.

Clifton Brides has always been at the cutting edge of bridal trends,yet still maintaining a timeless, classical essence to the collectionsoffered. We represent some of the world’s most prestigiousdesigners, to ensure you find the most perfect dress for yourwedding day. Designers include Augusta Jones, for stunninglyfeminine lace designs, Benjamin Roberts, for simple stylishshaping, Marylise, a European designer offering something alittle different and finally a new designer on board, Donna Lee.Prices range from £800 - £2000. Sample dresses are oftenavailable at reduced prices from £450.

With service you deserve from beginning to end, we lookforward to becoming part of your wedding day memories.

Opening hours:Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pmSaturday 9.30am - 5pmSeasonal late nights by appointment

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The Wedding TimetablePlanning your Special Day

First StepsThe first thing you will plan for your wedding is thebudget. Talk between yourselves and your respectiveparents about the kind of service you would like. Youwill find that your parents will be of enormous help toyou in discussing the budget. On your very specialday you will want the best of everything, so plancarefully the style and tone of the day.

When you have decided, visit your Vicar/Priest orRegistrar and make arrangements for your marriageceremony. They will be of great help to you both, andexplain everything you will need to know aboutwalking up the aisle and saying ‘I do’. If you wish, arehearsal can be arranged to set your minds at easeand to assure you that it will all be perfect on yourwedding day. Take this opportunity to apply for amarriage licence if necessary.

Now might also be the ideal time to decide on whoyou will ask to be ‘Chief Bridesmaid’ and ‘Best Man’.

The WeddingCountdown18-12 MonthsOnce you have decided the date and place of yourwedding, it is important to remember the following points.In descending order your family and friends will generallyremember the following:

1.How beautiful the bride looked.2.How wonderful the ceremony was.3.The reception.

Think about it. Now is certainly the time to be choosingcarefully both your wedding dress and your receptionvenue.

6 MonthsTime for some fun! Lets organise a wedding present list.(Don’t forget that a lot of stores will now help you withthis.) Having already organised your dress you willprobably have a colour scheme in mind for thebridesmaids’ dresses. Now is the time to be co-ordinating these as well.

Once the colour scheme is decided it is probably time tostart ordering the flowers for bouquets, church, andreception if required.

Other items to arrange now are:1.Hire of the suits for the bridegroom, best man, fathers and ushers.2. Initial fitting of the dress.3.Choosing the wedding rings.

While you’re on the phone, now might be the ideal timeto organise appointments with your hairdresser andbeauty salon, to make sure you look at your mostbeautiful on the big day.

Other important things to bearranged now are as follows:1. Book the photographer and videographer2. Book the transport3. Book the toastmaster if required4. Decide on the number of guests and make a list5. Order the invitations6. Book the honeymoon and apply for passports7. Decide on the bridesmaids and ushers8. Order the wedding cake

You have now put in place an excellent frameworkfor the build up to your big day. Hopefully, you nowhave a team of professionals all working towardsmaking sure it is a day to remember, and for all theright reasons.

Wedding and Events by Syreeta07712412310

weddingandeventsbysyreeta@gmail.comwww.weddingandeventsbysyreeta.co.uk

Wedding and Events by Syreeta willhelp you plan your dream wedding!

We will work with you on every aspect of your wedding, and can customize ourservices to fit your needs. From finding a venue, to choosing a caterer, to recommendingand hiring vendors, you can count on us. And on the big day, we will be there to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Our team of friendly florists work closely with brides andgrooms to give a personal service.

We offer a free consultation and take great care to ensure we understand thestyle of your wedding before developing your floral concept. We

are keen to see any ideas you have for your day so thatwe can build up a picture of the whole event, creating

a mood board of your flowers with other features sothat you can get a clear overview of

how it will all come together.

Lullah Belle 0117 [email protected]

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The Wedding TimetablePlanning your Special Day

3 MonthsNow is the time to be sending out the weddinginvitations. This would also be the ideal time to beescorting the ‘mums’ into town to organise their outfits(Don’t forget the hats!)Also:-1. Choose the hymns and choice of music.2. Arrange for the ‘Order of Service’ sheets to be printed.

6 WeeksYou should now be fairly well organised and in theenvious position of sitting back and relaxing for a coupleof weeks in the full knowledge that there are a whole hostof people out there worrying on your behalf. However,on your one weekend off between now and the big day,it might be an excellent idea to nip out and choose somepresents for the bridesmaids, and perhaps some flowersfor the mums.

4 WeeksThe pace is starting to hot up now. It’s time to seewhether everyone else has been as organised as you.

1. Confirm the reception venue booking, and numbers attending.2. Confirm details with the photographer.3. Confirm the wedding cars.4. Confirm details with the florist and give final numbers for buttonholes.5. Confirm travel and hotel bookings for the honeymoon. N.B. Check passport.

10 to 7 DaysIf you haven’t organised a rehearsal of the ceremonynow might be a good time to meet with the best man,bridesmaids and ushers to finalise arrangements andresponsibilities.

1. Practise your make-up.2. Take the headdress to your hairdresser. 3. Give the ‘Order of Service’ sheets to the vicar. And, perhaps most importantly of all... START PACKING FOR THE HONEYMOON.

One Day to GoTry and delegate as much work as possible. Have yourbeauty treatment, finish off any packing that still remainsto be done for the honeymoon, lay out your wedding andgoing away ensemble, relax and put your feet up.

The Wedding DayAssuming a 2pm Wedding, the bride’s timetable will runsomething like this:-8.00 Have a shower or relaxing bath8.30 Have a good breakfast9.00 Polish your nails9.30 Hairdressers11.00 Best man arrives to collect the luggage/greetings cards/telegrams11.30 The Bridesmaids/pageboys arrive12.00 Make-up12.30 The Bride and Bridesmaids dress1.00 The photographer arrives1.30 The first car takes the mother and the

bridesmaids to the church. The bridesmaids then wait in the church entrance

1.45 The second car takes the bride and her father to the church1.58 Wait in church entrance and line bridesmaids up behind you. The verger will greet you2.00 The Ceremony. GOOD LUCK

LAHOMA CAKES

A friendly welcome awaits you at Lahoma Cakes. We specialisein custom celebration cakes and cup cakes for all occasions.

We also serve teas and coffee and a range of freshly made sandwiches,paninis and cakes. We would be delighted to discuss your requirementsand offer quotes with no obligation.

0117 9681815 www.lahomacakes.co.uk38b Westbury Lane, Coombe Dingle, Bristol BS9 2PP

This comfortable and elegant Bed & Breakfast is setin magnificent gardens opening onto the Bristol Downto the front, an open park of some 450 acres, andonto the Botanic Gardens to the rear.

It is ideally situated for the amenities of the City - butlies amid the uniquely peaceful surroundings of openparkland. The en-suite bedroom accommodation isvery comfortable, with special attention to detail.

DOWNS EDGE

perfect placefor your guests to stay

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The tradition and conventions of weddingetiquette will not suit everyone but it isimportant to be aware of them. This explanation of who does what in thepreparations and ceremony aims toenable you to make an informed decisionon the best way to run your wedding day.

The BrideThe bride traditionally selects the type of service. She overseesall the preparations, which include choosing the date and thechurch, who her attendants will be, her own dress andaccessories, as well as those of the bridemaids. She will choosethe flowers, help with the guest list and seating arrangements,and attend to the many small details which will contribute to herperfect day.

The GroomThe groom has to arrange transport for himself, the bride andthe wedding party, as well as hiring the church and booking thehoneymoon. However, this will be done with direction from hisfuture wife. The groom chooses his best man and ushers, ofwhich it is traditional to have three, and is conventionally givenresponsibility for little else! However, in reality, the bride andgroom discuss most aspects of the day as it is, after all, ‘their’wedding.

At the reception, the groom will reply to the bride’s father’sspeech, thanking the bride’s parents and guests, and proposinga toast to the bridesmaids.

The Best ManTraditionally, the best man is responsible for his own dress andthat of the groom. He sees that transport to the church for themboth is arranged, and also organises the ‘Stag Night’, preferablyseveral days or even weeks in advance, if he is to successfullyfulfil his duty of escorting the groom to the church on time.

On the day, the best man has to ensure that the whole day runssmoothly, primarily ensuring safe keeping of the rings. After theceremony, he is responsible for transportation of all the gueststo the reception. The best man will speak at the reception,replying to the groom’s toast to the bridesmaids, and will readout a few cards and telegrams from guests unable to attend. Hisfinal responsibility of the day is to ensure that the bride andgroom leave the reception in good time, and that their transportis arranged.

The Chief BridesmaidThe chief bridesmaid is chosen by the bride to assist her duringthe preparations. On the day itself, it is her job to make sure thatall the other attendants are in their places. She will arrange thebride’s dress and veil when she arrives, ready for her entry intothe church. During the service, she holds the bride’s bouquet.The chief bridesmaid also signs the register, along with the bestman. She is then escorted by the best man, and will be on handall day to assist the bride.

UshersThe ushers greet the guests as they arrive at the church. Theywill distribute the service sheets and show people to their seats.If it is raining they will help escort the guests and bridal partyfrom their cars to the church under umbrellas.

The Bride’s FatherMuch of the bride’s father’s responsibility lies with the financialaspect of the event, as traditionally, he pays the bulk of the costs.Nowadays, though, it is likely that the bride and groom will meetsome of the expenses themselves and also a possibility that thegroom’s family will make some contribution.

On the day, the bride will be accompanied to the church by herfather, who will escort her up the aisle and give her away duringthe ceremony. The bride’s father will sit next to the bride on thetop table during the wedding breakfast, and will make the firstspeech, in which he proposes a toast to the bride and groom.

The Bride’s MotherThe bride’s mother will help her daughter with the weddingarrangements and may have a major role in the decisions taken,especially if she is contributing financially. She will compile theguest list, in consultation with the groom and his parents. Shemay organise the sending of invitations, and the display of thewedding gifts.

The bride’s mother will not only stand proudly watching herdaughter on this special day, but is there to oversee all thearrangements, as well as to stand in line to greet the guests,along with her husband.

The Groom’s ParentsThere is no specific traditional role for the groom’s parents, butit is important that they do not feel neglected. Today, it is notunusual for the groom’s parents to make a considerablecontribution to organisation and payment. It is only goodmanners, on the part of the bride, to ask their advice andapproval and ensure they areincluded as much as possible inthe preparations.

Wedding EtiquettePlanning your Special Day

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Fittings and Dress Details

Please ensure you have your lingerie and shoes with you for all fittings. Below we have provided space for you to keep a record of your fitting times:

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The most important decision for any Bride when planning her wedding is made whenchoosing her dress. Like every Bride you will want to wear the most beautiful dressyou have ever seen. It is best to go shopping with someone whose opinion you value,but don’t let them push you into a decision you may regret later.

Our advice is that you should fall in love with your dress as you did with your husbandto be. When you find your dress you will know instinctively it is the one for you.

Clifton Brides

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Tailors . Shirtmakers . Since 1898

71 Park Street, Bristol 01179 544 750 Unit SU18 Cabot Circus, Bristol 01179 279 890 29 Milsom Street, Bath 01225 464 563

Diamond Package is a family run business catering foryour every need for your wedding or event, no matterhow big or small.

Tracie and Michelle together with their team will makeyour day one to remember. We will work closely withyou to ensure your wedding or special event runsstress free. We offer services such as Flowers, Dressingthe Venue and Church. Favours, Wedding Hair, Beautyand Make?up and much more. A full cold buffetcatering service. Menus available on request.

We cater for any celebration occasion (christenings,proms) and we also cater for funerals. We can decorateyour venue appropriately. We can also offer (at anadditional cost), a waitress service at your event shouldthis be required.

Creating the perfect setting for your

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Useful Telephone NumbersThroughout the build up to your wedding day it is important that you try and maintain contact with a number of importantbusinesses and people whose services or time you are making use of.

Quite a number of these services can be found within the pages of this publication, and they will be delighted to offer you allthe help and advice you need.

These people are professional in all that they do, and will help make your day one to remember.

Clifton Brides .................................................................................................................................................... Bristol - Tel: 0117 923 7928

Vicar / Registrar.............................................................................................................................................................................................

Hotel / Venue ....................................................................................................................................... Novotel Bristol - Tel: 01179 769 988

B&B ....................................................................................................................................................... Downs Edge - Tel: 0117 968 3264

Balloons/Party Shop ................................................................................................................... Everyday Occasions - Tel: 0117 9695451

Photographer .......................................................................... Country Studio Photography - Tel: 01179346683 or Mobile: 07888131892

Photographer .............................................................................................................. Bristol Wedding Photographic - Tel: 07737 301822

Wedding/Event Planner............................................................................................. Wedding and Events by Syreeta - Tel: 07712412310

Dental Surgery ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Florist .......................................................................................................................................... Lullah Belle Flowers - Tel: 0117 9027989

Menswear ............ T M Lewin - Tel: 01179 544 750 (Park St. Bristol) or Tel: 01179 279 890 (Cabot Circus) or Tel: 01225 464 563 (Bath)

Wedding Cakes ................................................................................................................................... Lahoma Cakes - Tel: 0117 9681815

Wedding Cakes ........................................................................................................... Cake - Tel: 0117 9078391 or Mobile: 07792746169

Hair Salon................................................................................................................................................ MaximumFX - Tel: 0117 9230231

Florist, Caterer, Hair & Beauty, Favours, Venue Dressing ................................... Diamond Package - Tel: 07717330312 or 07979318893

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