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It really is one of our favourite times of the year, when the evenings draw in and the temperature drops. The gardens are resplendent with red, gold and tangerine coloured leaves that carpet the ground like a soft, plush rug. The cold air clears the skies, leaving us with chilly noses and bright eyes. The Castle comes to life as we light the fires for the first time, warming the stones and filling the chimneys with wood smoke. We hastily shut doors to keep in the heat, and enjoy the cosy atmosphere within the drawing rooms and Great Hall. What a fantastic season it is.      

When planning your day, it’s sometimes the small details that can really create a huge impact. This month we are focusing on entertainment. With the help of our ‘Little White Book’, we have picked some of our favourite entertainers who will make your guests say ‘WOW’!   The Switchtones This group of lads from Wales are a must-have at any great evening reception. They are sure to get your guests dancing and with an excellent selection of music, people will be talking about them for years to come.     @theswitchtones   Okiem Okiem is a pianist and composer, highly regarded within the music industry, and we have been lucky to have him play in our Great Hall a couple of times. He is an incredible talent and is well worth booking for your wedding breakfast. www.okiemofficial.com @okiemofficial   Richard Parsons Richard is one of our favourite entertainers. He is a renowned and award-winning magician, who really will wow your guests with his incredible talent. Your guests will still be tal

This month we are all about the cake! Whether it is a statement piece in the overall 'look' of your wedding, or simply to be used as a scrumptious dessert, our recommended cake makers will provide the best the industry has to offer. Sugared flowers, semi-naked sponges, or the traditional fruit cake, your wedding cake can be as indulgent as you like. Here are four cake makers who we absolutely love!  Bake My Cake Wedding cakes created with your ideas, designs and budget. Sugar paste flowers, intricate pipework and other techniques combined to make elegant and beautiful cakes. Your cake can be contemporary or traditional, grand or elegant, one flavour or different flavours on every tiers.             www.bakemycake.co.uk   Cherish Cakes Exquisite, bespoke wedding cakes in The Cotswolds & Gloucestershire. Katherine’s naked, semi-naked and buttercream cakes are something to behold with artistic and creative designs. She is able to create any style you would like and the cakes a

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  The next instalment in our ‘List’ is all about photographers & videographers. Arguably, these professionals are up there with the most important suppliers you will hire. They will be capturing your day, your memories and telling the story of your special day.   Our ‘Little White Book’ has a number of brilliant photographers & videographer who we would recommend, and here are just a couple that we love.   Adam Drake Photography Adam & Lucy Drake specialise in a relaxed and unobtrusive approach, capturing the true spirit of your wedding through a true documentary style. In addition to the story telling documentary images they capture some group images and shots of the both of you. With their unique approach they record the true essence of your wedding providing you with a visual story of your day. It is their belief that you should enjoy your day, it is after all your wedding day and not a photo shoot which is why they have created our unique method of capturing your day.  

Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking, and can be a very daunting and overwhelming experience. That is why we give all our Brides & Grooms our very special ‘Little White Book’ which is bursting with helpful information and some of our favourite suppliers. This post is all about Florists!   Dinah Taylor Floral Designs Established in 2005 Dinah's love of all things floral saw her open her own independent business focusing on her pride and passion for wedding flowers. Gaining inspiration from her delight of the English country garden Dinah maintains a reputation for her natural untamed styled flowers full of timeless, elegant beauty. Her attention to detail and exceptional creative flair and enthusiasm will help guide and inspire you and your ideas, in turn transforming your dreams and vision into the most breathtaking florals. Always keen to incorporate seasonal flowers and foliage within her designs Dinah is known to create the most fabulous abundant floral displays that capt