Wedding Car Hire – How Much Can You Expect to Pay?
For many couples a wedding will be the first and possibly only time where you have to plan a large-scale event. Setting a budget is easy but we all know once the planning starts your initial figure can quickly get tripled in a matter of months. This is why it is important to understand the costs associated with all aspects of your wedding.
With many years’ experience in helping couples pick their perfect wedding car we are sure that this guide will give you a great idea of which motors will be available to you whether your budget is at the lower end of the scale or you are going all out.
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BUDGET Up To £250
1. VW Camper
If you’re looking for a bit of fun and that relaxed surfer feel then this is the perfect choice. A hugely popular choice in 2018 we are sure we will see the same trend in 2019. Ideal if your wedding is in summer and want to add some bohemian chic.
2. Ford Anglia
Harry Potter fans rejoice! You will be well versed with this classic, however we cannot promise you that you will be able to fly in it. Potter fan or not this is a great little wedding car with its distinct styling and English charm.
BUDGET £251 - £500
3. Beauford Tourer
A fantastic choice as a mid-budget wedding car. Designed to look like a 1930’s luxury vintage car it is hugely popular universally. If you are going to have a summer wedding this is perfect as you can opt to put the soft top down and enjoy the best of the English weather.
4. Daimler 250 V8
A real classy choice, the Daimler looks great at any venue with that distinguished 60’s styling. The interior of this car was really ahead of it’s time and you will really enjoy seeing some of the fantastic vintage features that this car offers.
BUDGET £501 +
5. Rolls Royce Phantom
The flagship vehicle in the current range the phantom is the height of luxury and comes with a £300,000 price tag. Thankfully you are able to hire it at a fraction of that price but it is perfect if you are looking to pull out all the stops on your transport.
6. Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
No surprise that there is another Rolls to finish our higher budget choices, however this one is more for the traditionalists. First built in 1955 this was seen as the core model at the time and it has aged gracefully into one of the most stunning classics on the roads today.
Who Are We?
BookAclassic is the UK’s preferred classic car hire site for weddings, with the most extensive offering of iconic and classic vehicles both in the UK and worldwide. The choices are almost endless and can cater for whatever style of wedding you decide. We are sure you will find the vehicle of your dreams on our platform and you could be booked in a matter of minutes with a few simple clicks.
Customize your wedding with personalized embroidered patches
Embroidered patches have existed for over one thousand years, but during the early ages, they were simply threading stitched embellishments fitted on clothing. Most recently, people have revived their popularity. Today the personalised embroidered wedding patches are more popular. Therefore, The wedding designs mostly reflect on the positive empowerment themes and popular culture.
When planning your wedding, the personalised embroidered patches should help you customise your wedding. The customisation allows you to use as many elements as possible to make unique gifts for the couple. The market also provides a wide variety of projects and patterns that will definitely bring joy.
Nothing will be more personal than beautifully custom embroidered patches. You can try a few ideas like an addition to the wedding dresses by stitching little blue bows inside the dress lining or some complex ideas like the use of small swatch from the groom's outfit or wedding dress to make fantastic artwork in the wedding venue.
Stunningly beautiful hand-stitched stationery for your wedding, signs for the reception, table names and the traditional horseshoes in delightful ways will make a difference. For great results, use quality fabric in the creations.
Types of wedding embroidery patches
Here are the two most common embroidery patches that you can try out.
- Leather patches
The leather is a higher quality option for the custom patches. You can print the leather patches with your preferable choice or emboss it. The market provides a wide range of leather colours to match your wedding needs. You will also get a perfect custom patch for your wedding.
- Merrow border or overlock stitch
Merrowed border or overlock stitch is among the modest forms of borders that you will find on patches of every type. The designer will start by offering you a variety of choices so that you can decide on what you need for your wedding. You will get the custom design you choose for your wedding embroidery patches.
Conclusion
Wedding embroidered patches are more common today than woven or printed badges. Even though the perfectly edged pieces are in vogue, the design of custom patches is rewarding, easy and fun to produce with an embroidery machine. With custom designs, you will be able to impress your guests or make the perfect gift for the newly wedded couple. There are many ideas to try during the, and whichever the approach you decide to take, the end product is always appealing.
Patchion provides top quality embroidery service. Their experience and professional approach will help you create wedding related embroidered patch.
Visit Patchion today, send them an image and receive top quality custom embroidered patches within two weeks. Call them and say "Awesome Yorkshire Weddings" to get free UK delivery.
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Disney Snow White wedding styled shoot
Thday on the blog we have this dreamy fairytale Disney Snow White wedding styled shoot created by a bunch of amazing wedding suppliers from the Yorkshire area.
The Disney collection is all about seeing what you can create when you have the right team of vendors beside you! Working with Vickie from Spectacular Scenes was an absolute dream, this was all about greenery and bringing the outside in…she created every floral piece from the bouquet to the table dressing, including the bespoke waterfall flowers on (Fran's) CoCo Vintage's Chaise Lounge. She genuinely pulls it out of the bag, so when I mentioned I wanted puppies she just made it happen! Fran headed over from Liverpool with all the finishing touches, which complimented the Storeybook Wedding cake beautifully.
Elizabeth James Events joined us with their incredible foliage wall, providing the perfect backdrop for our stunning Stelfox Bride lace gown and bespoke hair accessories from Janie at The Lucky Sixpence. Jess Price is one of Your Choice Photography's studio Make-Up Artists, so having her present on the day was incredible and her elegant make-up completed Sabrina's hair styling magically. The final touches to our day with Celine (Snow White) at The View Marquee was complete with Inked by Hand's unique stationery/calligraphy.
Full list of suppliers involved in this shoot is available at the bottom of this page.
Disney Snow White wedding styled shoot
Suppliers:
Planning/Photographer: Your Choice Photography Nisha Keaton
Styling/Florist: Spectacular Scenes Vickiie Ellen Ryder
Wall Hire: Elizabeth James Events Hannah Elizabeth James
Vintage Table/Decor Hire: Coco Vintage Collection Fran Steer
Stationery & Calligraphy: Inked by Hand Deb Borrett facebook.com/inkedbyhand @inkedbyhand @inked_by_hand
Cake: Storeybook Cakes Lorien Storey
Dress: White Stelfox Bride (Shikoba) Rebecca George
Dress: Red Courage & Dash Collective Hire Joshephine Tay
Hair Accessories: The Lucky Six Pence Janie Wolverson
Shoes / Decals Primark / BespokebyLAx
MUA: Make Me Up Beauty
Model: Lestrangemergoth Celine Tate
Location: The View Marquee Reece
Hair: Brietaity Sabrina Tait
The Best Fireworks for Capturing Wedding Photographs
Fireworks can add a lot of extra magic to your wedding. They can also be used as a backdrop to wonderful wedding photographs.
What are the best fireworks for capturing amazing wedding photographs?
The Best Fireworks for Photos
Fireworks come in all shapes and sizes. You have big rockets that shoot up high into the night sky and sparklers that dazzle closer to ground. While all fireworks are wonderful in terms of the enjoyment, you will find some fireworks working better in photographs.
Here are four favourites for capturing stunning wedding photos.
Fountains
Fountains are definite favourites when it comes to fireworks. These impressive fireworks can reach heights of up to 20 feet and can last for a good few minutes depending on the specific product you buy.
Fountains add drama to your photos and again depending on the product can either run continuously, creating a sea of sparkle and fire, or go off in individual explosions. They can be used as a backdrop in all sorts of wedding photos. Two fountains on the side of a photo could even work as a lovely frame to a kissing couple!
Sparklers
Fireworks can also add just a touch of sparkle to your photos and for this, sparklers are the perfect option. You can use sparklers indoors for most occasions so this is great for adding that firework-effect to your photos inside your venue.
With slow exposure, it’s even possible to use fireworks for drawing words or images to your wedding photos. A sparkler allows you to draw a heart that will show up in the final image, for example.
You can add a lot more depth and fun to your photos when you think about making the most of camera effects as well as the fireworks themselves.
Catherine Wheels
Catherine wheels don’t explode up in the air like many other fireworks. These are usually nailed in a wooden structure and when set off they tend to spin in circles. They create a wonderful effect of a spinning ball of fire, with different coloured sparks flying all around.
The wheels usually last around a minute or two, which gives you plenty of time to take stunning photos. Since it all happens on the ground, you are able to use them as a backdrop for photos of your wedding guests or the wedding couple, and they work great in conjunction with fountains and smoke bombs, which we’ll look at below.
Smoke Bombs
Smoke bombs definitely deserve a mention. If you want to create a dramatic effect, then setting off a smoke bomb in the background is a wonderful idea. The slight smokiness looks brilliant either outdoors acting as ‘mist’ or even on the dance floor – if the venue is okay with it and you have a specific indoor smoke bomb product!– the perfect look for dreamy photos of the newlyweds!
Tips for good wedding photographs with fireworks
The above fireworks and ideas are definitely worth keeping in mind when thinking specifically about using fireworks in your wedding photos, as opposed to simply having a fireworks display and hoping the photographer can capture it!
Here are two other pointers to keep in mind when planning for your firework wedding photos:
- Always talk to your wedding photographer about using fireworks. You definitely want to hear their input and ideas, and ideally you want to find out they’ve photographed fireworks before. Even if they haven’t, another option is to take a video and then choose the best frames as your photographs.
- Remember to stay safe. Fireworks are explosives and it’s important to follow safety guidelines and not be tempted to get too close to them for your photos.
Fireworks are a great addition to your wedding photographs. They will also add plenty of entertainment value to your wedding day so using them is a win-win!
Whimsical and boho wedding styled shoot at Escrick Park Estate
This could be something straight out of a Jane Austin Novel. Whimsical meets boho in a perfect English country garden. Last Friday, five local wedding specialists gathered to showcase what we do -and boy did we!
Flawless, soft, glamorous make up by Michaela which passed the test of time and sunshine effortlessly.
Hair by Kacey Soft waves, intricate twists and pinned pieces all carefully adapted to suit each dress.
Beautiful made to measure dresses by A Country Bride. The fabulous thing is that you can change the tops and skirts to tailor your look. Whether its a classic ivory satin or a princess tulle skirt, each is impactful with delicate lace and bead work in the tops.
Flowers by Lisa’s Florist Their arrangements were just incredible! Anemone, wax flower, roses, succulents… the list goes on! They made such an impression on the photoshoot and could be paired with all the looks from the day. The headpiece definitely had ‘show stopper’ appeal we just couldn’t get enough of it.
Whimsical and boho wedding styled shoot at Escrick Park Estate
Last but not least, the magical venue that is Escrick Park Estate We were spoilt for choice with this venue. We started at the Ancient Oak woodland, where a hand crafted alter takes pride of place under the boughs of the 18th century woods. It was simply magical and would make for the most unique wedding day.
Skipwith Hall
We then continued on to Skipwith Hall, where we took a walk through the private gardens of this Queen Ann Manor House. This venue is pure elegance with its colourful borders and manicured lawns, cockleshell paths and even a pretty pond with fountain in the centre.
This is also where we discovered the charming ‘Little Theatre’ and had the pleasure of meeting a very handsome horse named Axel, who makes a cameo appearance in the photoshoot.
What a fabulous day with a fantastic team of wedding specialists.
List of suppliers:
Photography: Natalie Hamilton
Venue: Escrick Park Estate
Hair: Kacey
Makeup: Michaela
Dresses: A Country Bride
Flowers: Lisa's Florist
Art deco wedding at Qubana in Wakefield - Emma and Jonathan
Emma and Jonathan are a Yorkshire couple who opted for a private event that matched their personalities. The couple had a private ceremony followed by an art deco inspired reception at Qubana in Wakefield. The day was all about what was important to the couple and they wanted to enjoy their wedding day with their nearest and dearest.
Everything was locally sourced with flowers from Down To Earth Florist in Batley, DIY Donut Tower from Asda, grooms suit from Next, Bride and bridesmaid dress where local thrift finds and planning, concept and styling was by My Pretties UK. Wedding photography by Your Choice Photography.
About the photographer
Nisha of Your Choice Photography is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Batley West Yorkshire, covering Yorkshire mostly with the rest of the UK and Europe. You can see Nisha's wedding photography work on her website: www.yourchoicephotography.com
Emma and Jonathan's other suppliers
Flowers: Down To Earth Florist
Donut tower: Asda
Planning, concept and styling: My Pretties UK
Northorpe Hall and Barn autumn wedding - Jenny and Craig
“We had been together for years and years before finally deciding it was time to make things official." said Jenny. "The most important element in the planning of the big day was finding the right venue. We enlisted the help of Yorkshire based Wedding planner My Pretties UK. Their event coordinator helped us find the perfect venue - Northorpe Hall and Barn in Mirfield.
"This venue ticked all the right boxes as not only is it a beautiful venue but all proceeds from the wedding went directly to their charity. This was a detail close to our hearts as our son is autistic and has benefitted from the services offered at Northorpe Hall. We really wanted a relaxed vibe at our wedding so with the help of our wedding planner we decided on an autumnal Yorkshire theme. We opted for mismatching bridesmaids and groomsmen outfits but with a common tweed/autumn theme. I chose a simple lace dress by Sarhanna Miller for Debenhams and awesome Irregular Choice shoes. My Pretties UK helped find us the best florist in Kate @ flowers at 180 in Mirfield - they created the most beautiful flower crown, bouquets and button holes. Our delicious cake was made by the very talented Jan @ Tiffany Cakes; the fresh flowers and fruit really suited the theme. On the day, mine and my bridesmaids hair was done by Beth Holdsworth and our make-up by Becki Mantell.
The venue was dressed by Jen at My Pretties UK who handled all the choosing and hiring of vendors. Most of the accessories she uses are handmade and designed for each wedding, so you are guaranteed a really unique product. We opted for Yorkshire themed canapés and bottles of Yorkshire ale and a hot cider bar. Instead of the traditional wedding breakfast we had a lovely vintage afternoon tea complete with scones, cream and jam - all supplied by the Northorpe Hall chefs. To keep the kids entertained (and quiet through the speeches!) Jen found us an entertainer and magician called Magic Haley. She was great and the kids loved her. Our band was a trio of dear friends working in the music industry who put together the most amazing band especially for us on our wedding day.
To continue the theme, My Pretties UK had our evening buffet catered by PIEHECK, a Yorkshire based pie company who make the most unusual and delicious pies. These were served with mash, peas and gravy. The whole days events were captured Simon Holmes Photography. Simon and his lovely wife were an integral part of the day. Simon has a very unobtrusive style and managed to photograph the day naturally as it unfolded. They felt more like wedding guests and friends than hired professionals.”
Jenny and Craig's suppliers
Cake - Tiffany Cakes
Wedding Styling/Planning - My Pretties UK
Catering - PIECHECK
Makeup - Becki Mantell
Hair - Beth Holdsworth
Photographer - Simon Holmes Photography
Choosing a Wedding DJ
When it comes to planning your wedding, there are so, so many things to keep track of. From the big things like the venue, dress, and guest list, to little details like the choice of flowers and place settings, everything needs to be given its due care and attention. However, one thing that you definitely shouldn’t rush through is your choice of wedding DJ. After all, this is the person who is going to be in charge of getting the party started when it comes to your wedding reception, and your choice can either make or break the atmosphere. Not all DJs are created equal, so you really have to think long and hard about who you’re going to pick. Not to worry, though- in this article, we’ll give you a few pointers on questions to ask your prospective DJs, to help you make the right choice.
First of all, you’ll want to make sure that the DJ in question does this as their full-time job. The last thing you want is to hire somebody without the necessary skills and experience, and only find out when the reception itself rolls around. DJs who have made a career out of their work will know how to best work an audience, and even if they’re faced with a tough crowd, they’ll make sure that everyone is up and rocking by the end of the night. A professional will also have access to all the equipment they need to put on a great show, whereas a part-timer might not come fully prepared.
Next up, make sure that you interview your DJ instead of just taking them on without ever meeting them! A face-to-face meeting is the best way of sensing whether or not the DJ is going to be compatible with the sort of wedding reception you’re planning. It also gives you the chance to discuss any particular songs or playlists you have in mind, to make sure the wedding DJ is going to be able to accommodate your requirements. Now is also the time to think about whether or not you want the DJ to take requests. Some couples like things to stick to the predetermined playlists, whereas others are happy to open up the floor to their guests- let your DJ know which approach you’d prefer at this stage, to make sure it’s something they’re happy with.
Finally, a DJ is only as good as their equipment, so make sure your chosen DJ comes prepared with everything that’s required for one hell of a party. This is particularly important if you’re booking a large venue for your reception- you don’t want the sound to get lost from speakers that are too small to fill the venue. You’ll also want to be certain that they know how to get everything set up quickly, so your guests aren’t left waiting around. Lastly, backup equipment is also a must, in case anything happens that puts part (or all) of the main equipment out of action.
So, now you know what to look for in a wedding DJ, you should find that the whole process is a lot simpler. If you want to make things even more simple, then why not cut out the middle man, and go straight to Floorfillas? As one of Brides Magazine’s top ten wedding DJs in the country, your wedding reception is sure to go down a storm!
Eight occasions to hire a private chef
There are numerous occasions that call for a party or some form of celebration. You could be planning a corporate event, a friend’s birthday, or fathers’ day. On such days, most people generally cook for themselves or order food from random restaurants. It can be quite difficult to make enough food for each of your visitors if you decided to cook by yourself.
Parties and special occasions are supposed to be fun and memorable. However, when you’re in charge of all the planning, the hosting, the cooking, the serving and eventually the cleanup, it can quickly become un-fun. Hiring a private chef can put the enjoyment and fun back into your party or occasion so that you don’t miss a single special moment.
Hiring a private chef comes with numerous benefits and advantages compared to cooking yourself or ordering from a restaurant. The biggest benefits are that it saves you money since you don’t have to buy all equipment, food and table decorations. Additionally, hiring a private chef can save you lots of time. They will take care of the cooking and preparations; all you have to do is show up a smile.
So, when should you hire a private chef? As I said, there are many occasions and events that need the services of a private chef. Here are the 8 occasions where you can benefit by hiring a private chef.
1. Wedding
Hiring a private chef can really make your wedding unforgettable, and it should, after all, it’s your special day. Private Chefs are able to organize a large professional team that can cater to all your visitors. You can be assured the food will the quality and presentation will be exceptional and your wedding photographer will have some amazing shots!
2. Birthday
If you have a loved one whose birthday is around the corner, you can make their special day extra special by hiring a private chef for them. The chef can craft the menu to reflect their career or personality, and show off some of their aspirations on the birthday cake.
3. Valentine’s Day
Sometimes booking a table at a restaurant on a special day like Valentine’s Day can be as difficult as finding true love itself. Hiring a private chef is a unique idea that offers you the intimacy of customizing your menu to suit the exact culinary preferences of your partner.
4. Anniversary
An anniversary is all about the best memories of your marriage. But you don’t want to spend this precious time being worked up in the kitchen, do you? A private chef can help you recreate that special meal that you had on your first date or that special dinner you had at your wedding.
5. Hen Part
Traditional hen parties are typically characterized by the exchange of small gifts and night-long parties often with shots, feather boas, and strippers. However, if the idea of a messy wine-soaked night and plenty of half-clothed tipsy heads doesn’t work for you, it might be a great idea to hire a private chef for a low-key lunch and themed dinner after that.
6. Mothers Day
Mother's’ day is one of those days that you give your mum some special treatment. And if you’re a mum, you want to take a break from all the stresses of shopping for groceries, cooking, serving and cleaning up. A private chef can afford you the luxury of spending time with your loved ones and still enjoy your favorite meal.
7. Christmas
Christmas time can be quite overwhelming with all the preparations, cooking and serving, and before you know it, the day is over. Instead of getting overwhelmed by all the kitchen work, you can hire a private chef to take care of that while you enjoy more fun family time and delicious, quality food.
8. Holiday
Holidays are supposed to be as relaxing and fun as possible. They are also the best times to actually have consistent quality, balance diets meals away from the fast-food and hectic routines associated with the city life. If you have booked a staycation at a countryside farmhouse or scenic seaside house, having a private chef to prepare custom-made foods for you can enhance your holiday experience and allow you to actually enjoy your time.
Nothing beats the convenience of having a private chef that can cater to your every culinary need. You get to save time and money while incorporating delicious menus and new fixes to your diet. Save yourself from the stresses and hassles of shopping, cooking, serving and cleaning up, and focus on actually having fun on your special day by hiring a private chef today.
5 Must-Haves for the Perfect Yorkshire Wedding
Yorkshire offers the perfect backdrop to your wedding, with its Norman castles and beautiful national parks just the start of what you’ll find here.
When you are surrounded with such beauty and rich culture, you might as well make your wedding a little more Yorkshire, whether you’re from the area or have fallen in love from afar and are deciding to get married here.
Here are the five must-haves for creating the perfect Yorkshire wedding.
1. Readings by the Brontë Sisters
Readings are always a beautiful addition to a wedding ceremony, and a few passages here and there will pace the flow of the ceremony.
When it comes to selecting your readings, you have to go with Yorkshire’s finest. The Brontë Sisters have produced a number of literary classics with touching observations about love. You could pick something like the speech by Mr Rochester to his fiancé in Jane Ayre.
If the Brontë Sisters are not your thing, you have plenty of other famous Yorkshire folk to opt for, from W.H. Auden to Joanne Harris.
2. White Roses as Your Wedding Décor
An easy one this! You definitely need to use white roses in your wedding decorations. You can place an individual white rose in a glass vase on the tables at your reception, create stunning displays with lots of roses, and even have them prominent in the bride’s bouquet.
White decorations work on their own but you can also combine them with another, brighter accent colour. Add a dash of blue or pink for a romantic look; these colours will also look great if you’re going for something like a vintage theme at your wedding.
In terms of other flowers, white roses pair beautifully with hydrangea.
3. Wensleydale for a Wedding Cake Twist
If you’re getting married in Yorkshire, you should definitely play with famous Yorkshire foods when it comes to your wedding menu. While it’s up to you how far you take it, we think an amazing twist on the traditional wedding cake is to opt for a Yorkshire cheese board instead. A beautiful cheese wheel cake with layers of Wensleydale, Ribblesdale, Barncliffe Brie and the like will charm your guests. Pair your cheese “cake” with rhubarb chutney and crackers.
If doing away with the proper wedding cake is a step too far for you, do this as well as and not instead of.
4. Rhubarb Gin to Toast
Talking of rhubarb, a Yorkshire wedding is nothing without rhubarb gin. The pinkish drink will be the perfect way for your guests to toast your happy day. Combine with sparkling tonic and you have a modern drink to replace champagne.
Serve classic rhubarb juice if you want a non-alcoholic version on the side or as an alternative for any children that will be attending.
5. A Live Band Playing Classic Yorkshire Tunes
Yorkshire’s rich heritage of folk music gives you at least one perfect entertainment for your wedding. Your wedding would benefit from having a live band playing traditional folk songs, and perhaps you could even add the Long Sword dance to your reception.
If you want something slightly different, Yorkshire has a rich selection of modern favourites. How about having a tribute band to cover songs by The Cult or Kaiser Chiefs? You can find plenty of local talent through platforms like Freak Music and ensure you can add that Yorkshire sound to your big day.
Whatever your wedding theme, these five must-haves will make sure your wedding is filled with unmistakeable Yorkshire heritage.
Photo credit: www.ufniak.co.uk and www.michalufniak.pl