Lancashire & Cumbria Services & Venues Reviewed

Acoustic Guitarist & Vocalist in the Lake District

Phillip Black — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:07:07 +0000

Fiona Hanlon of Fiona Music in the LakesLadies and Gentlemen, I present Fiona Hanlon of "Fiona - Music in the Lakes", a vocalist and guitarist. This extremely talented lady cannot come highly recommended enough! She is an acoustic performer of songs that are surprisingly eclectic from a huge repertoire. Her influences range from old Irish folksong all the way through to Lady Gaga!! She finds the right mood and pace for each event, involves the audience and can pack out a dance floor single handed. She performed at my wedding and was simply incredible! She will pay the fullest attention to your wants and needs and will blow your socks off! Perfect for the wedding, or the reception!

www.fionamusicinthelakes.com

St. Pauls - Scotforth, Lancaster

Phillip Black — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:32:47 +0000

St Paul's Church in Scotforth - Lancaster (seen from the rear... in the snow!)Designed and built by Edmund Sharpe in the mid 1870's, St Paul's C of E is one of Lancaster's most iconic buildings. Located on Scotforth road (A6) the building has a striking frontage with a curved base and a triangular roof upon the steeple tower. Closer inspection reveals one architectural delight after another, with circular windows, a highly decorated alter and large ornate brick arches and columns within. The famed architectural scholar Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described it as a "strange building with an anachronism almost beyond belief." You don't need to be a scholar to see strong roman influences in the design, and despite its age, the church feels very modern, and photographically its a real treat! If you want your wedding in Lancaster but don't know which church to go for, this one certainly gets my vote!

Tel. 01524 32106

St. Mary of the Angels - Bolton-le-Sands

Phillip Black — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:13:24 +0000

The beautiful alter inside St Mary of the Angels, Bolton-le-SandsDating back to the 1880's, the Roman Catholic church of St Mary of the Angels is situated in the heart of Bolton-le-Sands. Among its delicate and detailed features are an incredibly beautiful carved alter and a raised choir stall at the rear of the building. It makes for a quaint and intimate wedding venue, and what it lacks in grounds it certainly makes up for in character!

Tel. 01524 732940

Chocolate Fountain Hire in Lancaster & Morecambe

Phillip Black — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:37:41 +0000

Madam Chocolat - Chocolate Fountian HireFew things draw a crowd at a wedding reception like a Chocolate Fountain! The smell alone is fantastic! The lovely people at Madam Chocolat are something special in the world of Chocolate Fountain Hire, they bake!

I was blown away by their mini chocolate brownies (I was treated to three on one skewer!) which were all 'home made' and not just cut up out of a packet. They were delicious even before they were smothered in warm liquid chocolate. The selection and combinations of chocolate covered treats was fantastic, they had everything from mini meringues, strawberries, donuts, flapjacks and not just 'some fruit' but a colourful and exotic tropical fruit platter! Very impressive, very tasty stuff! Nom nom!

Tel. 07908 110773 / Email. madamchocolat@belgianchocolatefountain.co.uk

www.belgianchocolatefountain.co.uk

Wedding Florist in Lancashire & Cumbria

Phillip Black — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:32:10 +0000

Wedding Flowers by Catherine

It is a tough decision choosing a florist to craft your wedding flowers, especially as these will often include more than a bridal bouquet. 'The Flowers' means much more than just 'the flowers'! There are Button Holes for the gents, Corsages or pins for the ladies, smaller bouquets for the bridesmaids, centre pieces for the tables at the wedding breakfast and even flowers for the church or ceremony venue!

That's a big job. Fortunately Catherine is up to the challenge. She takes your big day very seriously, and was recently married in Lancaster herself - so she knows just what your going through!

My brides tell me that she takes the time to consult you on every detail, and is ever on the end of the phone, ready at your disposal. More importantly her designs are detailed, beautiful and receive all the personal care and attention that you could hope for. Gold star!

Tel. 01524 542888 / Email. info@weddingflowers-bycatherine.co.uk

www.weddingflowers-bycatherine.co.uk

Wedding Dress Lancaster - Butterfly Bridal

Phillip Black — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:39:19 +0000

Butterfly Bridal - Wedding Dress Shop in LancasterThe shop on New Street in Lancaster is Gorgeous. Its a huge space, lined on either side with rack after rack of amazing frocks, gowns, Bridal wear and of course the all important Wedding Dress. The entire space becomes your personal changing room by drawing a single cream curtain across the width of the shop, wall to wall.

The mother and daughter team of Susan and Rebecca have amassed an incredible selection of garments from a number of designer suppliers. They boast both couture and 'off the peg' dresses and can even kit out the Groomsmen! Well worth popping in for a nosey!

Oh, and they do prom dresses! ...You can't ask for more!

Tel. 01524 555899 / Email. butterfly-bridal@live.co.uk

www.butterfly-bridal.co.uk

Wedding Videographer for Lancashire & Cumbria

Phillip Black — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:33:19 +0000

Gorgeous Media are based in Lancashire and produce bright, colourful videos, recorded in a fresh and interesting way. They are discrete on the day and take time to learn what is important on your big day! Spot-on!

Why not pop over to their website and order a sample DVD? The menu's are simple and easy to use, the sequences are set to contemporary music and the presentation is lovely!

Tel. 01524 841031

www.gorgeousmedia.co.uk

Fashion Boutique - Room 12 - Lancaster

Phillip Black — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:26:33 +0000

Room 12 - Dalton Square - LancasterRoom 12 is a great little boutique perched on the edge of Dalton Square in the heart of Lancaster. Sue and her team are about the friendliest people you could hope to meet, and will bend over backward to help you if you grace their doors.

Room 12 has been rescuing the women of Lancaster from fashion emergencies since 1997 and cater for all ages, sizes 8-16. Sue claims to stock everything from Jeans and casual seperates to body shaping underwear, hoisery, hand bags, shoes , fashion jewellery and a great line of dresses on the second sales floor - fit for any special occasion!

Sue has recently introduced a subtle boudoir-esque feel to Room 12, wih velvet chandeliers, cheeky 'She' wallpaper and vintage black framed mirrors. The staff offer a personal shopping service and can source in whole outfits from dozens of individual and exciting brands. I can't think of a better place to pick-up a new outfit for a wedding!

Find Room 12 on Facebook

Tel. 01524 843485 / Email. room12@btconnect.com

Room 12, 21 Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PL

Wedding Magician Lancashire & Cumbria

Phillip Black — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:20:36 +0000

You won't see David Lancaster wearing a cape, brandishing a wand or appearing in a puff of smoke... rather you will see a smartly dressed man wielding little more than a deck of cards and a smile.

David's casual style of close-up magic and table tricks will leave your guests not only amazed at the magic, but grinning from ear to ear. First class entertainment will be provided as David seemlessly works the room. Ace!!

Tel. 01524 66913 / Email. david@davidlancaster.co.uk

www.davidlancaster.co.uk

Wedding DJ Lancashire & Cumbria

Phillip Black — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:12:59 +0000

Wedding DJ Lancashire, Discodelic, DJ Matt BlackIt can be tricky finding a really good Wedding DJ in Lancashire. Luckly DJ Matt Black at Discodelic is the antidote to the 'Buffet Now Open!' working mens club style of Wedding Disco that still haunts wedding receptions across the county.

Matt pays attention to your taste in music, knows all the classics for each generation and happily accepts requests before and on the night. He can even arrange a live band to mix things up if you want! Best of all, Matt is a DJ for a local radio station, and a gigging musician around lancashire... thus he is able to read a crowd's mood and really knows his stuff!

DJ Matt Black is a true professional and has invested heavily in brilliant sound and lighting equipment - all of which has been PAT tested for added peace of mind! A guaranteed top night at any venue!

Tel. 07950302598 / Email. matt@mattblackmusic.com

www.mattblackmusic.com