by Nora ParminterClaremont Marquees can help make your Wedding Day special

“GONE are the days of a strictly formal wedding with masses of etiquette and strict rules - thank goodness! Say husband and wife team William and Julia Pratt of Claremont Marquees Ltd at Coleford.

“Nowadays every couple we work with have their own ideas on how they want their unique and special day to be, and that’s what we’re here for!”

“We can provide a high quality marquee in masses of different shapes and sizes, or dress the family barn or local village hall with soft drapes and bunting with soft lighting.

“We have solutions for every type of event including weddings, corporate events, royal visits, school balls and agricultural shows and even emergency cover for Exeter City FC.

Julia says: “We love a challenge! With our variable English weather we have to be flexible and have often altered our couples’ order at the last minute.

“We work closely with our couples to ensure their Wedding Day is uniquely different from any other we’ve done - especially important when doing a second or third wedding in a family!

“No order is too big or too small for us.

“If you only want to hire chairs or tables, some pretty vintage or white china, or a huge full blown marquee with all the trimmings we are very happy to help and your guests have a wonderful day.

She added: “Autumn and Winter weddings are discounted too!”

William is on site for every event and Julia is on the end of the telephone for a chat or some advice.

For more information telephone 01363 84846 or email: info@claremont- marquees.co.uk .

Get your wedding cake at Oliver’s Bakery

STAFF at Oliver’s Bakery pride themselves on the quality of the cakes they make and the service they provide.

It is their aim to ensure that customers get their ideal, bespoke wedding cake, which tastes as good as it looks.

All of Oliver’s cakes are freshly made to order at the bakery at 24 High Street, Crediton, where they use the finest ingredients.

Customers can choose a combination of flavours to suit their tastes and those of their guests, in a style to match the theme of their wedding.

Planning your Special Day?

HOW exciting and nerve wracking at the same time.

You will want everything to be perfect on the day.

No doubt you want to look your best in all the photographs.

You may feel that losing a few pounds will make you feel even more special.

How would you feel if you could eat all your favourite foods, never feel hungry and still lose weight.

This is what you can do if you were to join a Slimming World group.

The “Food Optimising” plan, fits in with all the family, they will not be aware they are eating healthily.

At the group you will learn how to eat, shop and cook healthily.

By the time your Special Day arrives you are going to feel and look amazing.

Don’t hesitate, get started now, you will gain confidence in yourself so you are ready for your “big day.”

Contact Angela, on 07967 692793, for further details of the Slimming World groups held at the Boniface Centre, Crediton, every Thursday.

Look out for free membership offers in the “Woman” magazine and others.

Beautiful flowers for your wedding day at Susan’s

ALL kinds of handmade wedding flowers are available at Susan’s Flower Shop, of Crediton, including flowers for couples, brides and bridesmaids.

Also available are buttonholes and corsages as well as flowers for the church and chosen venue.

Balloons and ribbons for the car are also available at the High Street shop.

Owner Susan Tucker, and her staff offer friendly and helpful advice to customers and have a selection of portfolios and books for ideas to make your wedding special.

The florists offer personal, bespoke designs and are happy to work with the individual to ensure a wedding bouquet is made-to-measure and the ideal size and proportion for the customer – colours can be adapted to fit with the seasons.

Call in and discuss your requirements at 131 High Street, Crediton.

Wedding rings and gifts at Valerie Barker’s

VISIT Valerie Barker Jewellers, for all your wedding jewellery and gifts.

An extensive range of wedding rings which are made-to-order are available as well as a selection of cuff-links and hip flasks for the groom and the best- man.

Gifts, including, photograph frames and trinket boxes are also available and can be engraved to make a more personal gift for the bridesmaids.

Valerie Barker Jewellers, at 114 High Street, Crediton can take the stress out of choosing that special something and help to make your day special.

A warm and friendly venue for your wedding

TAILORED wedding packages are available at Waterbridge Golf Course, at Down St Mary, near Crediton.

The family business, which is run by Angie and Gary Wren with their son Chris on the 24 acre site, offers a warm and friendly venue with stunning views.

Having obtained a wedding licence and a large marquee allows the family to host wedding events for up to 100 guests seated and 180 for a less formal occasion.

The marquee comes fully dressed with a licensed bar and at an all-inclusive, affordable price.

Being a family concern, Waterbridge can accommodate most requests, making your wedding day special.

The bar with adjoining marquee is offered free of charge for many occasions and there is a beautiful, fully-glazed conservatory.

Waterbridge now offers a more intimate venue for winter weddings and parties, with a roaring log fire to welcome you.

Golf Buggies can be used to ferry Brides and Grooms for photo shoots to the swing seat and ponds.

Waterbridge is there for all to enjoy, and to make your day perfect.

Make-up artist in Crediton

LOCAL, beauty therapist Melanie Rice spent 20 years working for Chanel before setting up her own professional make-up business in Crediton.

Melanie has lived in Crediton all her life and attended Queen Elizabeth’s School. She decided to become a mobile beauty therapist because people were often asking her for treatments.

As a fully qualified make-up artist Melanie is able to offer a professional makeover, ideal for the bride and bridal party.

Classic manicures and pedicures are also available as well as, gel nails, eyelash tinting and eyebrow tidying and tinting.

She is happy to teach clients how to do their own make-up and runs one-to-one or group sessions.

As a mobile therapist Melanie covers Crediton and the surrounding villages. She currently has a special offer of 10 per cent off when making a booking quoting the code from the advert on this page.

Give Melanie a call on 07967 137163 or 01363 776292. (Open to negotiation).