wedding

Why hire a stationery designer for your wedding invitations

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 06/29/2021 - 8:10pm

Every bride wants their wedding to be unique and memorable. To do that, you have to ensure that it will leave an impression, from the invitations to the wedding gown and ceremony, to the wedding reception. When it comes to wedding stationery, you want someone with the skills and experience to bring your dream idea to life. You do not have to settle for a wedding invitation template.

Hiring a professional stationery designer like Pemberly Fox will ensure that your wedding stationery will be of high quality, using the most suitable paper, the correct envelopes, colour palette and...

Rachel singing with the Hospiscare Choir at her wedding

“Hospiscare holds a special place for all of us”

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:05am

Rachel Hamilton, 27 from Exeter, is a Hospiscare staff nurse and has been working for the local charity on the ward at Searle House for two years. At the end of 2018 Rachel married Ben Turner who also has connections to Hospiscare volunteering as a Trustee.

The wedding took place at Dartington Hall at Christmas and as Rachel is a member of the Hospiscare Choir it seemed only natural to ask the Choir to sing during their ceremony. Rachel who has always loved singing, joined the Hospiscare choir’s soprano section as soon as she became a Hospiscare nurse.

Rachel explained, “I...

Sandy Park Wedding Fair

Event Date: 
13/05/2018 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Sandy Park's Spring Wedding Fair, in partnership with Debenhams and Exeter Gin, will take place on Sunday, 13th May.

The Fair will be open between 10.30am and 2.30pm and brides-to-be can be inspired by some of the South West's best wedding suppliers who will be on hand to offer friendly, specialist advice on everything to make a Big Day special.

Each bride-to-be will receive a complimentary Debenhams goody bag and an Exeter Gin and Tonic.

For couples still on the lookout for venue inspiration, Sandy Park's Chiefs Suite will be decorated to provide some ideas for a...

Bride: The Wedding Show

Event Date: 
25/03/2017 - 9:30am to 26/03/2017 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

After a record-breaking show last October, Bride: The Wedding Show is making a return to Exeter’s Westpoint Arena on March 25 and 26.

Visitors will experience three catwalk shows each day and receive hair and makeup advice from stylists to inspire their big day.

On the Saturday and the Sunday, the event will be giving the first hundred brides through the door a goodie bag full of treats as well as token samples and favours.

To celebrate Mother’s Day on March 26, the first hundred mothers of the bride or groom to arrive will be given a mini bottle of prosecco to...

Ladies Do Lunch at Bridwell

Exeter-based Ladies Do Lunch enjoyed a memorable day out visiting Bridwell Estate at Uffculme. Bathed in late Autumn sunshine, the 100 acre estate never looked lovelier.

Founder/hostess Sally Sedgman, co-hostess June Hutchings and administrator Lydia Vanstone and their guests were greeted by Lord Ivar Mountbatten and his partner James Coyne who gave them an exclusive tour of the Georgian house, orangery and chapel, complete with a wry commentary about the history of the house.

They then joined the ladies for a champagne reception followed by a delicious lunch in the dining...

Ladies Do Lunch at Bridwell

Exeter-based Ladies Do Lunch enjoyed a memorable day out visiting Bridwell Estate at Uffculme.

Bathed in late Autumn sunshine, the 100 acre estate never looked lovelier.

Founder/hostess Sally Sedgman, co-hostess June Hutchings and administrator Lydia Vanstone and their guests were greeted by Lord Ivar Mountbatten and his partner James Coyne who gave them an exclusive tour of the Georgian house, orangery and chapel, complete with a wry commentary about the history of the house.

They then joined the ladies for a champagne reception followed by a delicious lunch in the...

Autumn Wedding Fair

Event Date: 
06/11/2016 - 10:30am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Join us at Sandy Park for our Autumn Wedding Fair, taking place on Sunday 6th November.

Between 10.30am and 3.00pm exhibitors in the Exeter Suite will be showcasing an extensive range of local wedding suppliers. Sandy Park's Chiefs Suite will also be set up for a Civil Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast to display our facilities as a Wedding Venue.

Our dedicated Events Team will be on hand to assist you with every detail of your big day and for you to find out more about Sandy Park's unique wedding packages.

Entry is free for all guests with a complimentary glass of...

Wedding belles raise funds for Neonatal Unit

Ruth Fishleigh and her family have raised nearly £4,000 for the Neonatal Unit (NNU) at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital by holding a ‘Wedding Dress Ball’.

The sell-out event, which saw 130 guests attend dressed in their finest wedding attire, took place at the Exeter Golf and Country Club on 20th May. The charity dinner dance and auction provided an opportunity for women to give their wedding dresses another wearing and help raise some money for a cause close to Ruth’s heart.

Ruth’s son Arlo spent six days on the Neonatal Unit at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital after...

New class for cakes made of cheese at County Show

The trend for wedding cakes made of cheese is being reflected in a new class at this year’s Devon County Show held on May 19-21 at Westpoint, Exeter.

Cheesemakers are being challenged to create and decorate a three or five tier cake.

Award-winning Devon cheesemaker Mary Quicke MBE, who is managing director of Quickes Traditional and Devon County Agricultural Association Chairman of Council, is very supportive of this new class.

“We want to add a new dimension to our dairy produce competitions and reflect changing tastes,” she said.

“A wedding cake has to be...

Decidedly Different Vintage Wedding Fair

Event Date: 
16/01/2016 - 11:00am to 17/01/2016 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter

For the third year running The Decidedly Different Vintage Wedding Fair at Exeter Castle will be held across two days – a beautiful wedding weekend

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th January 11am-4pm.

Over 60 vintage & modern wedding inspired suppliers will be attending, watch a live roaming catwalk, get glamorous within the pop-up beauty boudoir and sit down to a spot of lunch at vintage tea party & pop up restaurants, enjoy live entertainment & music plus much, much more....

Many fabulous prizes to be won, gorgeous goody bags and amazing giveaways....

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