Wedding and Baby Product Launch

Stunning New Designes by Wedding and Baby 

Wedding and Baby launched in Jan 2009 and is now gaining recognition from wedding industry experts for providing a range of vintage inspired headbands, combs, tiaras and jewellery. Wedding and Baby was also shortlisted in The Bridal Magazine Awards for Best Accessory supplier of the year 2010.

   

In the beginning, Louise Graham decided to build her business by working with extremely talented designers to establish her business. This decision was purely due to her time commitments being limited as she cared for her young son. However as a Product designer to trade (having graduated from Napier University Edinburgh with a BSc Hons in Industrial Design) it wasn’t long before Louise’s creativity was bursting to get hands on again – so she launched her own range of tiaras, headbands and jewellery in Sept 2009. Around this time she also gained recognition for X – Factor contestants which resulted in her designs being worn to the premiere of Shrek 3D in June 2010.

Louise’s designs have been worn by X-Factor contestants & to the Premier of Shrek 3D

Within a year and a half in business Wedding and Baby have launched a wholesale option, allowing the designs to be available to try on in bridal boutiques throughout the country. Already within a month of setting this up Louise has stockists eager to stock her designs.

 

Louise focuses on vintage inspired pieces with a twist. Her work is renowned for being more than just a wear once accessory. In fact many of her designs can be converted into a brooch and worn again. As well as the website, Louise offers appointments in Scotland as well as phone consultations for bespoke orders.

The Spring/Summer 2011 collection is causing a stir with the media. As always Vintage is the essence of the collection, although this season sees more fabric and feathers. You can be sure to see Louise’s designs gracing Bridal magazines and Wedding T.V programmes throughout 2011.

What makes Wedding and Baby so unique is that Louise becomes part of the style team. She instinctively uses her design qualifications to create a headpiece that will suit the bride, the dress and the ceremony. Cuddles are a regular occurrence from brides who are blown away by their breath taking bridal accessories.

What’s more Louise keeps in touch with most brides long after the big day and is always delighted to see the baby photo’s that follow!

  

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Isle of Eriska Hotel - Honeymoon Package

 Honeymoon Package

Relax and celebrate your forthcoming honeymoon in complete luxury on a private island – the Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Golf.  Located only 10 minutes from Oban and 2 hours drive from Glasgow International Airport, the Isle of Eriska is the perfect island experience.

Spend the first few days of married life in a luxurious 5 star accommodation where all our rooms are individually styled, experience fine dining in our 3AA Rosette Restaurant complimented by our AA notable wine selection, and enjoy the luxury leisure facilities we have to offer.

Our honeymoon package includes:

·         Luxurious accommodation and full Scottish breakfast each morning of your stay

·         One bottle of chilled champagne on arrival for the newly married couple

·         Fine dining each evening in our 3AA Rosette Restaurant

·         The option to have a candlelit dinner in your room or suite on one evening

·         Each person is entitled to a full body massage (or equivalent treatment – may incur a surcharge)

·         Full use of our luxury leisure facilities: 17m heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gym, croquet lawn, golf course and driving range, and multi-purpose sports hall offering a host of activities

·         Complimentary room upgrade at the time of booking (subject to availability)

N.B. The honeymoon couple must have been married within 2 weeks of the stay at the hotel to be eligible for this honeymoon package.

Visit our website www.eriska-hotel.co.uk to book into one of these packages today!  If you cannot fine availability on your requested dates, please phone our office 01631 720371 or email office@eriska-hotel.co.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Benderloch, Oban, Argyll PA37 1SD

Tel:  0044 (0) 1631 720371      Fax:  0044 (0) 1631 720531

Email:  office@eriska-hotel.co.uk      Web:  www.eriska-hotel.co.uk

Company No. 201095

 

 

 

Husband Week

HUSBAND WEEK:

If you have a husband who is your best friend, who works hard for you, who has been with you through thick and thin, who loves you even when you're at your worst, and whom you are PROUD to be married to, make sure you take the time to tell him tonight and leave your wedding date on the comments......

Advice from 'With Bells On'

Today's blog comes courtesy of Tracey of WithBellsOn a fabulous UK National Wedding Directory

This Blogs Lesson : Always 'save as draft' or you will lose an hour's worth of blog work in a blink of an eye!!

 I have been actively marketing 

 WithBellsOn for a couple of months now and am really surprised at how welcomed I have been made in the social networking world, in what I thought was a well established network where everyone would close ranks.  I have made some genuinely nice contacts with people who have been willing to give advice and recommend  
WithBellsOn, asking for nothing in return. I was more surprised how other wedding directories are keen to swap tips and offer advice.  I have made great connections with Kirsteen from Your Wedding at Lochlomond and Irene from Renfrewshire Wedding

WithBellsOn is a UK National Wedding Information Directory which specialises in giving expert advice and wedding information, it holds a directory giving a host of supplier details and also gives small businesses another platform for selling their wedding products.

Since Christmas the wedding directory has expanded not only in the volume of suppliers but in the ways to find the suppliers.  We now have the options of Recently Listed, By Service, By County, Services Search (as below) and the Wedding Services Map

 How do you get on it?Simple! Please follow this link for details and the sign up form

Are those on the directory personally recommended by me?No they are not.  Personal recommendations will be found on this and future blogs.  Personal recommendations come from my heart, either because I have been given exceptional service or I have been left to feel on top of the world.  After all, we hardly ever remember what was said or done, but always remember how we were made to feel!

This Blogs Recommendations :Emma from SIW Chocolate signed up early on to the WithBellsOn Directory and has become a firm social network friend.  She has made many suggestions and given worthwhile advice which has helped me to grow.  I have not had the pleasure of sampling her chocolate yet, but if they are anything like her customer service I am sure they are superb! If you need any wedding favours or promotional chocolates I would recommend you contact Emma.

Scott from Global Prospect needs to be mentioned here.  I know I am biased because he is Mr B.  But without his design and development skills and willingness to give some of his spare time to update WithBellsOn I would not have what I have today.

Amanda from Ardley Weddings has also signed with WithBellsOn Directory and has also become a firm social network friend.  Amanda is a well respected social networker and is often recommending and swapping tips.  I would like to become an events planner in the future and believe she and I will continue to help each other and swap ideas. I would highly recommend you befriend Amanda.  Maybe she could help you or someone you know with their event planning?

This Blogs - Did you Know..."You may kiss the bride" showed acceptance of the marriage contract in ancient times. This was before hand shakes and written contracts; a kiss (usually on the check) was a sign of bonding and acceptance of a contract

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Winter Weddings at the Isle of Eriska

 Winter Weddings at the Isle of Eriska

 

Host your Winter Wedding at the Isle of Eriska House, Spa and Golf in December 2011 or January 2012 and take advantage of our Special Rate!

We are offering you the opportunity to host you Winter Wedding on you own private island on certain weekends in December 2011 or January 2012.

For £15,750, enjoy 2 nights dinner bed and breakfast for up to 50 guests on your own island.

The Isle of Eriska is located only 10 minutes from Oban and 2 hours from Glasgow International Airport, connected to the mainland by a small bridge.  Arrive in style via helicopter or our lawn or seaplane at our pier.

We can provide you with local contacts to ensure everything is perfect for your occasion.

With 4 types of rooms, we have something to suit all your guests:

• Standard Double
• Deluxe Double
• Spa Suite – with own private garden and hot tub
• Cottage Suite – with own private garden and hot tub

You will have full use of our leisure facilities:

17m heated indoor swimming pool
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Gym
Croquet Lawn
Tennis Court (soon to be replaced with a multi-purpose hall, due for completion February 2011)
Golf Course and Driving Range
Access to our ESPA Spa (treatments additional charge)
Clay Pigeon Shooting (additional charge)

Further information can be found on our website www.eriska-hotel.co.uk or contact our office@eriska-hotel.co.uk or phone 01631 720371.

Benderloch, Oban, Argyll PA37 1SD

Tel:  0044 (0) 1631 720371      Fax:  0044 (0) 1631 720531

Email:  office@eriska-hotel.co.uk      Web:  www.eriska-hotel.co.uk

Company No. 201095

 

 

 

Choosing your Wedding Stationery

Choosing your stationery

Embrace

It is important to remember that the Stationery you choose is the first glimpse your guests will have of your wedding day.  That said your decision should always be based on your own ability to craft and the budget you have to play with.

Here are my top 4 tips on ensuring you have the right stationery for you.

1. BUDGET:  Good stationery companies should be able to offer cheaper alternatives so don’t be afraid to ask.  This said, you need to be realistic as hand crafted intricate work on high quality specialist card will naturally cost more than a printed image on thinner card.
2. COLOUR SCHEME:  Tying in and co-ordinating the colours of your wedding is an easy and FREE way of creating a more expensive appearance.
3. SAMPLES:  Internet browsing is fine if you are not too fussy; however, if you are particular about the feel or the specific tones then make sure you get a sample.
4. BE DECISIVE:  Sometimes in life when you have more choice then the harder it is to make a decision.  This is fine if you have all the time in the world but if you are sending Save the Dates, these really need to be going out 1 year before the wedding so unless you have an exceptionally long engagement and planning process decisions need to be made.



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5. TIMESCALES:  What you should send out when is often a point of stress; however, don’t forget you do have to allow for additional time on top to allow the stationer to make them!  As a rough guide:

         Save the Date – 12      Months Prior
         Invitaitons – 12-8 weeks prior.

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If you have any questions regarding your stationery, please don’t hesitate to contact me….

Irene McNamee

www.i-craft.co.uk

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Isle of Eriska Hotel

Engagement Package

Looking for the perfect engagement setting?  Why not ask that all important question on our private island on the west of Scotland – The Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Golf.  Located only 10 minutes from Oban and 2 hours drive from Glasgow International Airport, the Isle of Eriska provides the perfect, romantic experience.

Celebrate your engagement in the midst of luxurious 5 star accommodation with all our rooms individually styled, experience fine dining in our 3AA Rosette Restaurant complimented by our AA notable wine selection, and enjoy the luxury leisure facilities we have to offer. 

Our engagement package includes:

• Luxurious accommodation and full Scottish breakfast each morning of your stay
• Enjoy a candlelit dinner for 2 in our 3AA Rosette fine dining restaurant with a complimentary bottle of champagne
• A bouquet of roses will be presented when she says “yes”
•  Enjoy chocolates and strawberries in the comfort of your own room
• Wake up to breakfast in bed on the first morning of your stay
• Dining on the 2^nd night of your stay, you have the option of a romantic dinner for two in your suite or in our fine dining restaurant
• Enjoy a full Scottish breakfast served in our restaurant on the 2^nd morning of your stay
• Full use of our luxury leisure facilities: 17m heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gym, croquet lawn, golf course and driving range, and multi-purpose sports hall offering a host of activities

Visit our website www.eriska-hotel.co.uk to book into one of these packages today!  If you cannot fine availability on your requested dates, please phone our office 01631 720371 or email office@eriska-hotel.co.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Benderloch, Oban, Argyll PA37 1SD

Tel:  0044 (0) 1631 720371
Fax:  0044 (0) 1631 720531

Email:  office@eriska-hotel.co.uk
Web:  www.eriska-hotel.co.uk

Company No. 201095