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Imago Surprises Leicestershire Couple with Dream WeddingA lucky couple from Leicestershire were todaynamed as the winners of an all-inclusive weddingworth £10,000, courtesy of imago’s four starBurleigh Court Hotel in Loughborough.Stephanie Rennocks and Matthew Iliffe fought offfierce competition to win the wedding package,which includes the reception venue – completewith table linen, room dressing and chair covers– accommodation for the bride and groom, a fourcourse wedding breakfast, drinks, a civil ceremony,guest invitations, a photographer, flowers, adedicated wedding coordinator, rings, a bridal dress,a suit for the groom, wedding favours cake, eveningentertainment and a hen party at the hotel’s spa,Burleigh Springs.The happy couple won over the judges with theirheart-warming plea as to why they should winthe wedding of their dreams. Matthew first toldhis grandma that he was planning to proposeto Stephanie, just after she had undergone anoperation. The happy news spurred Matthew’sgrandma to get back to full health. Matthew andStephanie have been working hard to save fortheir wedding but with a young family it has beendifficult. The couple entered the competition so thatMatthew’s grandma could see them get married.To really spoil the newlyweds, imago has alsothrown in a free three month gym membership,a luxury Dermalogica facial plus complimentarySunday lunch following the initial coordinationmeeting and breakfast the morning after thewedding. What’s more, Burleigh Court is planning afull refurbishment of its restaurant from 17th Augustto 6th September, just in time for the wedding onthe 20th September.At an event to announce the winners, held atBurleigh Court Stephanie, the-bride-to-be, said: “Weare both over the moon and actually can’t believewe won. When our names were called out, it felt sosurreal. We only found out about the competitionwhen we attended Burleigh Court’s wedding fair. Wecan’t wait to tell everybody the good news.”Matthew added: “We can’t believe our luck. Tonightwas also the first time I played the Euro Millions soI’m going to check my numbers when I get home.”Kay England, CEO of imago, said: “We wereinundated with hundreds of entries from all overLeicestershire, but Matthew and Stephanie’s storyreally stood out. Both the bride and groom-to-behave worked around the clock to save up for theirdream wedding and we knew that they deservedday to remember.”“Matthew and Stephanie will now have the fullsupport of our dedicated events team to ensurethat their day is special in every way. Burleigh Courtis flexible enough to meet all requirements so welook forward to making their dreams a reality. Witheverything taken care of, the happy couple can nowrelax and enjoy their special day with the peopleclosest to them.”The competition followed a big year for BurleighCourt. Not only did the venue celebrate its 21stanniversary in 2012 but Burleigh Court and imagoalso formed an integral part of Team GB’s officialOlympic preparation camp.Burleigh Court prides itself on being able to offerone-on-one support and weddings which arepersonalised to the needs and requirements of eachcouple. With easy access to the M1, plenty of highquality bedrooms and all venues in one location,Burleigh Court is perfect for those wanting to relaxand spend as much of the day with friends andfamily as possible.For further information on imago visitwww.welcometoimago.com,call 0845 036 4624,or follow @imagolboro on twitter.06
Decorate and Celebrate withBalloons AroundBristol FavoursHaving been adorning weddings, partiesand business venues with their premiumdecorative balloons for over 20 years now,Balloons Around have an expert eye forcreating a look to transform your venue withperfectly placed décor, helping to makeyour event a memorable one. Choose froma huge range of balloon arrangements,such as the classic table centrepieces,archways to help make your entrance orexit a prettier one or give a space thepopular Cloud 9 effect – perfect for yourtop table backdrop or buffet table. Theseaffordable options from Balloons Aroundhelp make your wedding budget go further,plus, with a huge choice of colours you caneasily match balloons to your colour scheme,making them a striking yet simple way tobring your décor to life.However, more than Balloons, BalloonsAround can also take care of your ChairCovers, providing a wonderful blank canvastheir chair covers help to complete yourparty look. Choose from a wide range ofsash colours to match your scheme, or simplyleave them neutral, the choice is yours.Perfect for ensuring your venue's chairsmatch up to the décor image you have inmind. Yet, there is more décor assistanceavailable with their range of sweetie jarsand vases available for hire. Add a sweetietable to your wedding to thrill all yourguests – both young and mature!Say thank you in style with Bristol FavoursIt's long been a tradition to give each of yourwedding guests a small gift for helping to celebrateyour big day with you, usually in the form of asmall token of appreciation next to each placesetting at your wedding breakfast. For generationsit was customary to give sugared almonds, butwith so many couples wanting to offer their guestssomething a little different, there is now a wideselection of things you can give to show friends andfamily how much you appreciate their companyat the celebrations. Jo of Bristol Favours knows athing or two about how to impress your guests withthe smallest yet most memorable of details, thewedding favour. With an ever-growing selectionof favours to suit you and your themes and colourschemes, there is something for everyone, and allat very affordable prices.From the plantable eco-favour (seeded papershapes and a pellet of compost in a fun flowerpot), to love heart sweets and champagne bubbles,you can choose from a huge selection of highquality favours.Helen BurrellFine JewelleryWedding jewels you willtreasure forever...For those all important engagement and weddingrings, and your bridal jewellery, the selection atHelen Burrell Fine Jewellery, is special, in thathaving been hand-crafting jewellery in gold, silverand platinum for some years now, the choice andrange of designs she has created is very different tothe jewellery you may find in the high street.Helen offers quality, choice and good value. Withexisting designs created by herself, as well as a widechoice in supplied collections from long establisheddesigners such as Charles Green, a British weddingring and jewellery manufacturer, Domino, a leadingdesigner of platinum and 18ct gold jewellery andGETi wedding rings, who specialise in titanium andzirconium as well as platinum and gold, Helen hasthe ring that will be perfect for you.However, if you can't find exactly what you arelooking for, Helen will happily work with you tocreate the design you dream of; “I really enjoycommissioned work, and delight in creating piecesthat clients will love. So, I welcome you to take alook at my collections or call me for a chat aboutthe styles and designs you would like, I know that Ican find, or create, something you will adore!”Visit Helen in her new workshop in Melbourne,Derbyshire for a personal consultation or to seemore examples of work. The shop is open on Fridayand Saturday, 11am-4pm, or you can arrangeappointments in Loughborough if you prefer -directions for the shop are on the 'About' page onthe website. If you are travelling a great distanceplease arrange an appointment in advance.Visit www.balloonsaround.com to view aportfolio of ideas and contact Liz on:liz4balloons@hotmail.com01509 844167For something really different, Bristol Favoursspecialises in the unique Torta Bomboniera - giftboxes arranged in the form of a cake. They are idealto place in the centre of each table and feature yourchosen sweets inside – a great ice breaker for yourguests to get them chatting!Visit www.bristolfavours.co.uk or contact Jo on:info@bristolfavours.co.uk - 07974449801Contact Helen on :-- 01509 239348Visit www.helenburrell.co.uk to find out more:helen.m.burrell@btopenworld.comor helen@helenburrell.co.ukBRIDAL SUITE 07
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