Wonderful Winter Wonderland Wedding Evening

Our lovely little bridal soiree went wonderfully last week. Many bride and grooms arrived at the Wedding Collective boutique in Harrogate to be inspired with winter wonderland wedding ideas and they weren't disappointed!

As a member of the Yorkshire Wedding Collective the wonderful Morgan Photography was on hand to capture the evening’s final preparations.

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Fabulous displays created by members of the Yorkshire Wedding Collective were on show, and both the upstairs and downstairs spaces of the boutique were taken over in a shower of sparkle and shine.

(Photo courtesy of Saunts Parties and Events)

Guests were delighted with delicious food carefully created by Saunts Parties and Events, and were welcomed with glasses of sparkling Rose courtesy of Yorkshire Vintners.

The gorgeous table display was adorned with some hand-crafted stationery by Quilling Magic and delicate floral arrangements by Where Angels Play, fitting the winter wonderland theme perfectly.

Williams Hart Weddings and Shelley Kay from the Yorkshire Wedding Collective delivered some delightful details around the room, including the vintage-styled Christmas tree, elegant candy bar and decorative festive displays.

Patisserie Viennoise wowed guests with their beautiful wedding cake and samples of their deliciously more-ish chocolate cake.

The Event Music Company provided the soundtrack to the evening with their Trio Vivo providing outstanding live music, playing arrangements of Christmas classics with a modern twist which set everyone in the festive mood.

All the brides-to-be and their friends and family were offered complimentary mini-makeovers by the talented Louise Lunn Make-Up and Morgan Photography talked guests through how perfect wedding photos are created using the latest air-brushing techniques in the chill-out area.

Form Bespoke Jewellery were showcasing their latest individually designed rings and Millinery by Design were talking all about what the latest wedding headwear is all about.

Vintage accessories were on show by Rosie Weisencrantz, hand-crafted stationery by Much Ado was beautifully displayed and Simply Seat Covers showed how chair covers really can make a big difference to the look and feel of a celebration. Their pewter sashes, fit the winter wonderland theme perfectly.

And the lucky winner of the PapaKata prize draw to win tickets to their Papa Christmas event was Ella Anderson!

Everyone enjoyed their delightful goody bags, packed full of lovely little treats including some ever-so-tasty chocolate cookies from Sugar Therapy and utterly divine fragrance from Cath Collins.

It was an evening packed full of the latest wedding trends and ideas, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Yorkshire Wedding Collective boutique in the heart of Harrogate.

The Yorkshire Wedding Collective is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and on evenings and weekends by appointment. For more information please call the boutique on 01423 529775.

Here's a one minute video taster from the night in case you missed it on our news page...

Only Three Days to go till our Harrogate Bridal Soiree

We’re on the final countdown to our gorgeous little bridal soiree, with only three days to go we are busy dressing the boutique and polishing up all our sparkly and spangly decorations especially for you! The music play lists have been finalised and the drinks and canapé menus agreed. Goody bags have been stuffed and we are all up to date with the latest beauty tips ready to make-over you lovelies!

Talented Morgan Photography will be sharing some insider tips with you, revealing how the use of airbrushing techniques is not just for celebrities. They will be showing you how you too, can look flawless in your wedding pictures.

Picture courtesy of Morgan Photography

Event Music’s Trio Vivo have been practising their latest winter wonderland themes to set the scene on the evening, they will be playing live in the boutique creating the party mood. Trio Vivo are the Event Music Company’s favourite ‘daytime’ music group. Normally found playing their own unique arrangements of anything from Lady Gaga’s Poker Face to Pachelbel’s Canon in D.

Picture courtesy of The Event Music Company

Where Angels Play have been busy perfectingtheir winter wonderland displays to show how inspiring flowers can be whatever the season, Simply Seat Covers will be transforming chairs and Form Bespoke Jewellers will be showing you how wedding rings can be hand crafted especially for you to your own unique design.

Yorkshire Vitners will be topping up your glasses on the night with some delightful Fizz. They provide a specialist wine planning service allowing you to taste and then select the perfect wine for your big day.

Plus on the night there is also a chance to win four free tickets to PapaKata’s (the tee-pee people) Papa Christmas, a sumptuous dinner event, which is worth over £150.

There are a whole host of wedding suppliers on hand on the evening, each an expert in their field, ready to help with whatever your query may be. To find out more about who’ll be coming along check out our earlier blog posts about the soiree here, here and here.

If you’ve already registered for this exclusive event, please remember to bring your ticket with you on the night!

It’s set to be a gorgeous cosy evening, so roll on Thursday 9^th December folks!

Further fabulous suppliers for you to enjoy at our winter wonderland soiree

Further suppliers will be showcasing their skills and talents at the Yorkshire Wedding Collective winter wonderland bridal soiree on Thursday 9th December. Which means you’ll be spoilt for choice in finding inspiration for your big day.

On the evening you will be treated to samples of delightfully delicious cakes by the amazing Patisserie Viennoise, wedding cake specialists of over 24 years. Patisserie Viennoise are experts in their field creating outstanding masterpieces in all genres of wedding cakes. So whether you’re looking for a classic wedding cake design, individual miniature cakes or even something as exotic as a French Croquembouche Patisserie Viennoise will be able to talk through a range of inspiring ideas with you.

Photography courtesy of Patisserie Viennoise

Quilling Magic will be helping to dress our wedding table with beautiful examples of how stationery can be set apart from the norm by using quilling techniques which stand out to be that little bit different. Quilling Magic specialise in beautiful hand crafted stationery with unique designs, personally created to suit your wedding.

Photo courtesy of Quilling Magic

And if you’re looking to find out what the latest trends in headwear for the big day are all about Sharon from Millinery By Design will be sharing some of her latest bespoke millinery designs on the evening. Millinery By Design specialises in individually commissioned headpieces and creates unique hats based on your design concepts.Photo Courtesy of Millinery By Design

Much Ado stationers will also be on hand to inspire you with their gorgeous stationery designs and talk you through how personalised suites of wedding stationery are created. Debbie from Much Ado has over 20 years of award winning experience as a graphic designer/illustrator so is well placed to answer all your stationery questions.

Photo Courtesy of Much Ado

The whole evening will be set against a winter wonderland backdrop, created to inspire, and brought together by members of the Yorkshire Wedding Collective. Further hand-picked Yorkshire suppliers will also be at the soiree to talk you through their inspiring ideas for your big day. Find out who else will be coming along on our previous blog post.

Remember you’ll be treated to free champagne and canapés on arrival and receive a gorgeous goody bag to take home too! This exclusive event is by ticket only so if you’ve not already signed up then please contact lucy@whweddings.co.uk so we can pop a ticket in the post to you.

A perfect evening to create your wedding rings for life

Form Bespoke Jewellers are really excited about the forthcoming Soiree as it is going to be a fantastic atmosphere to get to know some new couples and help them to achieve their dream wedding. At Form we listen to what you want, and create your rings just for you, what ever your style or budget we can talk though the options so that you are in control from start to finish.

It’s been a busy couple of weeks at Form Bespoke Jewellers not only have we been creating themost fabulous engagement and wedding rings, but also we have been live on Radio Leeds to talk about the auction of the most expensive diamond to be sold expected to sell for $25 million USD which actually sold for $46million USD! The interview was a great opportunity for Tim Swann, Form’s creative director to pass on some handy tips about what you look for when buying a diamond and shine some insight into just what makes these beautiful stones so desirable.

Many of our customers come to us requiring a wedding ring to fit perfectly around the diamonds of their engagement ring. One of Forms speciality; the fitted wedding ring can be left plain or diamond set, the handmade band is made to sit perfectly along side the engagement ring complimenting it’s design and proportions. We can also help with a large selection of classic wedding rings all of which can be diamond set, textured and engraved with your personal message. On the night of the Soiree we will be there with a wide range of samples for you to try on and get a feel for what you are looking for, and who knows, we may be creating your dream rings for life.

The Yorkshire Wedding Collective Bridal Soiree Evening offers you the chance to meet even more inspirational suppliers

Our lovely little bridal soiree, to be held on Thursday 9^th December from 7-10pm in Harrogate, is set to offer an evening of sensational wedding inspiration. With an array of outstanding Yorkshire suppliers on hand to offer advice you’re sure to find some amazing ideas to make your big day stand out as something extra-special.

Along with existing members of the Yorkshire Wedding Collective, further first-class wedding suppliers will also be attending the evening to share their experience and inspiring ideas with you.

Image courtesy of saunts parties and events

The delectable saunts parties and events will be providing some of their tastiest bite-sized treats to be enjoyed on the evening. They will be tickling your taste buds with delights including; drunken devils on horseback, mini mince pies and gooey chocolate brownies. saunts parties and events are experts in wedding catering having been in the business for over five years, providing a top quality, friendly and personal service.

Image courtesy of Louise Lunn

Professional make-up artist Louise Lunn, will be coming along to offer you a gorgeous mini-makeover, helping you to shimmer and shine just in time for the party season. Louise has over 17 years of industry leaders Mac make- up experience behind her, meaning she is more than qualified to help you achieve whatever big day look you have in mind.

Image courtesy of Rosie Weisencrantz

Uber-talented Caroline from Rosie Weisencrantz will be on hand with her latest collection of handcrafted vintage bridal jewellery, giving you the chance to try on some of her beautiful, hand crafted pieces, and discuss your individual requirements.

The whole evening will be set against a winter wonderland backdrop, created to inspire, and brought together by members of the Yorkshire Wedding Collective. Which means you can relax while listening to the sensational live music courtesy of The Event Music Company, enjoy the fabulous floral displays by Where Angels Play and check out an array of fabric swatches from Simply Seat Covers. Williams Hart Weddings will be available to talk wedding design and planning, Form bespoke jewellers will be showcasing their individual designer rings and Morgan Photography will be talking you through how perfect wedding images are created. And don’t forget, you will receive a gorgeous goody bag to take home too.

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So, for those of you already on the exclusive guest list then we look forward to welcoming you on the evening and in case you’ve not yet reserved your place please email Lucy@whweddings.co.uk as soon as you can and we’ll pop a ticket in the post to you.

Your Invitation to our Yorkshire Bridal Soiree

You might have seen that we are excited to be celebrating our first ever bridal soiree evening at our boutique in Harrogate on Thursday 9^th December between 7 and 10pm. The evening is set to see some of Yorkshire’s finest wedding suppliers coming together to bring you some big-day inspiration all within an amazing winter wonderland setting.

The Soiree is a chance for you to pick up expert planning tips and amazing creative ideas while meeting outstanding wedding suppliers first hand. Guests will be treated to Champagne and canapés on arrival, sensational live music and fabulous floral displays. Along with the chance to sample some delicious cakes, have a mini-makeover by professional make-up artists and receive a gorgeous goody bags to take home!

Winter Wonderland Inspiration

Inspiration Board designed by Williams Hart Weddings

Photo credits L-R top to bottom: Silver Dress – The Finer Things , Cake - Sienna Wedding , Feather mules –Style Me Pretty, Candles – Bridal Canvas , Flowers: Zinke Design , Roses and candles – Wedding Bee ,Stationery – ElumDesigns, Chair signs – Etsy , Wedding Dress – Style Me Pretty , Wreath – Style Me Pretty,Coffee mug – Style Me Pretty

Design and planning experts will be bringing this fabulous inspiration board to life to demonstrate how ideas can be translated into a real wedding, creating the fabulous winter wonderland backdrop to the evening.

Outstanding Yorkshire suppliers bringing the event to life include; Morgan Photography, The Event Music Company, Where Angels Play, Form Jewellers , Simply Seat Covers , Quilling Magic and Williams Hart Weddings.

Chris Hilton from The Event Music Company said; “the Soiree event is set to be an amazing evening showcasing many fantastic suppliers. It will be a great opportunity for brides to chat through their big day plans and ideas and find out firsthand what’s available at the Collective to ease them through the planning process.”

The winter wonderland soiree event is by ticket only. To request your complimentary ticket, or for further details please contact Lucy Playford on 01423 861379 / 07917 735473 or email lucy@whweddings.co.uk

The Yorkshire Wedding Collective boutique is located at 15, Bower Road, Harrogate. It’s open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm and on evenings and weekends by appointment. Call 01423 861379 for more information or email info@yorkshireweddingcollective.co.uk http://www.yorkshireweddingcollective.co.uk/

Stunning Images

What a great picture! What a great player!

Tony B getting carried away on a Rudding Park Friday Night Jazz Night.

Taken by the great Morgan Photography!