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The Secret Vintage Wedding Fair

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The Secret Vintage Wedding Fair is being held at the fabulous Owen House Wedding Barn this Sunday 25th October.

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Image via The Secret Vintage Wedding Fair Facebook Page.

“With catwalk shows, live music, goody bags for brides to be, glass of fizz, floral and vintage book folding workshops and some fantastic exhibitors – see you there!”

Tickets are £2.50 each in advance or £5 on the door. The event will run from 11am – 3.30pm this Sunday, and we can’t wait to get started.

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Image via The Secret Vintage Wedding Fair Facebook Page.

You can find out more about the upcoming event via Twitter @Secretweddfair and search the hashtag #SVWF

We are a Secret Vintage Wedding Fair recommended caterer, so we’ll see you there!

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Image via The Secret Vintage Wedding Fair Facebook Page.

You can view our menus online to discover which dishes interest you. Take a look at our online gallery and view some of the bespoke meals we can create for your event.

If you have any ideas of your own for your Wedding menu then please share them with us, we are more than happy to work with couples to create something unique and individual to them. We love creating fresh new dishes inspired by our couples, new and interesting canapés are always fabulous!

Contact us to discuss your Wedding catering by telephone on 01625 421685 or send us an email info@vanillainallseasons.co.uk

We can’t wait to meet more Manchester Brides this weekend!

Are you in on the secret?

Atmospheric Autumn Weddings Part II

Welcome to Part II of our exploration of Atmospheric Autumn Weddings…

Sparkers can also be a fun addition to any Autumn Wedding, but be sure to be extremely careful and take health and safety precautions. Display them in a Autumn themed basket to really add to your Autumn theme. You can even opt for a Halloween look and incorporate pumpkins into your look for a fun touch!

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Autumn is also a great time for Wedding photo shoots to take place in the leaves. If you are getting married at a traditional Church or in a rustic barn there are plenty of pretty places to capture your special day. Venture to a nearby place for a wonderful Wedding photo shoot surrounded by the Autumn leaves.

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Spring and Summer are such a popular Wedding choices for the warm sun and hot Summer days. Winter can also be a desirable time to get married for the hope of snow and that festive Christmas feeling that we all being to embrace towards the end of the year. But let’s not forget about beautiful Autumn time, there’s so many brilliant and quirky additions you can have at your Wedding when holding it in Fall.

Contact us for more information, we can’t wait to hear from you to discuss your Wedding menu.

Team Vanilla In Allseasons.

Atmospheric Autumn Weddings Part I

The first day of Autumn has passed and we’re already in October, we can’t believe it. Not to worry Autumn is still a fantastic time to get married, and here’s why.

Due to the weather at this time of year we can’t always predict the weather however, the fallen leaves on the ground and early sunsets make for a beautiful setting to get married. The gold and brown tones of the leaves are a great basis to begin working your colour palette around. Ranging through warm tones of orange, green, brown, mustard yellow and salmon pink there are many looks to choose from. As long as you check the weather you can still have an outdoor Wedding in the Autumn time, you could even offer your guests blankets to keep them toasty if the temperature drops.

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Leaves, trees and the outdoors are fantastic ways to work the Autumn theme into your Wedding. Wedding invitations adorned with leaves are a great choice, you could even get creative and make them yourself with fallen leaves from around your home or taken from the place where you are going to Wed. Pine cones, oranges and small logs can work as Wedding decorations and become part of centre pieces also. Using the natural objects available to you is a great idea to make your Wedding feel rustic and cosy.

Traditional toffee apples are a fun and cute idea for sweet treats at your Wedding. Apples can even be lovingly made into candles and worked into centre pieces. We love these cute apple candles.

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Check back next week for Part II.

Your Wedding Catering

Here at Vanilla In Allseasons we specialise in luxury catering for a range of events. We understand that choosing the right menu can reflect the tone of an event, so we know what food to provide for all of your needs and requests.

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Your Wedding meal is an incredibly important aspect of your special day, which you will always remember. We have several menu options for you to choose from, whether you would like an informal or formal feel to your menu, we can also arrange food evening menus. You can take a look at our Menu Options on our website.

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If you have any special dietary requirements which need to be met, then we can adhere to these without any problems. Simply contact us to begin discussing the options for your Wedding food. We also love to create bespoke dishes, themes and menus with our customers. If you have any ideas for what you want to create then please share your ideas with us, it’s wonderful to create something special and personal for couples that they’ll always treasure.

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Let us create the perfect menu to suit yours and your guests needs. We’re always excited to work with new people and discover their foodie interests! Have a great weekend from Team Vanilla In Allseasons.

Sarah Meredith Make-up & Hair Styling

We love meeting others in the Wedding industry, it’s great to see familiar faces at Weddings and events, this week we’d like to introduce you to the wonderful Sarah Meredith Make up & Hair Stylist. Sarah specialises in creating the perfect look for each individual she works with by providing a creative and individual look that’s second to none.

Weddings are a time when the Bride, Bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride are in the spotlight. Well, anyone within range of the photographer is likely to get snapped! So looking your best can be important on these special days. Choosing a make-up artist and stylist can be difficult, as you want to find someone who will understand the look you want to achieve.

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Sarah describes herself as a, ‘Professional Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist working all over the North West. Available for Model portfolios, Weddings, Make overs, Theatre, Music & TV. I am very passionate about my work and its very important to me that all my clients are satisfied and happy with my results. Make-up has always been a passion of mine, if you’re looking for a friendly, passionate Make-up artist please get in touch. I am creative, and highly motivated. I utilise the face as my canvas and enjoy the challenge different characters, facial features, and forms have to offer me as an Artist.” Sarah Meredith Make-up & Hair Styling Facebook page.

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Sarah’s experience in the Wedding industry spans over 12 years, in that time she’s worked with Channel 4, Cheshire Life Magazine, Dorothy Perkins & many more. Her specialities and services range through fashion, beauty, hairstyling, bridal make-up (European and Asian) and general special occasions. If you have an event coming up then be sure to contact her for beautiful make-up and styling. We assure you’ll love her professional styling.

Stapeley House Opens As Wedding Venue

Stapeley House recently opened it’s doors for Wedding ceremonies, step inside a luxury Cheshire home and enjoy your Wedding in style. Due it’s stunning location and rich history it’s the perfect place to tie the knot. You can contact the venue here to arrange an appointment, you will be greeted with drinks whilst you talk about your needs and later be shown around the venue to view its gorgeous interior.

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There are 2 amazing ceremony rooms to choose from, the light and natural Garden Suite & the Great Hall, so you can create the atmosphere that’s right for you. Having the benefit of 2 areas to choose from means that you have the option of an outdoor Wedding, but with the back up of an indoor space in case the weather changes. You need not worry about the weather as both rooms are decorated beautifully, which takes the pressure off the uncertainty of an outdoor ceremony.

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Image via Stapeley House Weddings

Stapeley House work with Melody Corporation Marquees to provide everything from special occasion marquees to starlight ceilings. The companies which Stapeley House work with allow many skilled and experienced members of the industry to come together and produce the most fabulous events. There are many reasons why you should choose Stapeley House for your Wedding or event, simply take a look at the beautiful grounds…

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Image via Stapeley House Weddings

Informal Catering Options

Are you thinking about holding a relaxed event, with minimal stress and formality? Perhaps you want to create an atmosphere whereby all your guests feel completely comfortable and at home. An event where they can let their hair down, feel at ease and really let themselves go. Maybe you are having a family reunion, or a party for your work colleagues, whatever the event is dedicated to here at Vanilla in Allseasons we have right choice for you.

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Are you wondering what sort of food you should present to your guests? How about considering our convenient Bowl Food option? Here at Vanilla in all seasons we are proud to present this forward thinking and tasty concept. Our highly skilled waiters are always on hand, ready to serve these dishes that you can eat wherever you choose.

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From a function hall, to an outdoor marquee our ‘Informal Menu‘ is perfect for all. There is a choice of four dishes to select. If you are interested in this catering offer, then you can read more in the menus section of our website here.

Team Vanilla In Allseasons.

Best Outside Catering Company for the 3RD Year Running!

Here at Vanilla In Allseasons we are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the County Brides Award, ‘Best Outside Catering Company’ for the 3rd year running!

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We love attending the County Brides events, it’s brilliant to see all of the outstanding businesses we meet at Weddings and events throughout the year get together to celebrate our collective achievements. To win this award again and again in 2013, 2014 & 2015 is such an honour, and we would like to give a huge thank you to all those who took the time to vote. It means so much to us that we create such fabulous food, experiences & memories for our customers that they take the time to vote for us year after year.

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We were especially impressed by, ‘The North West Wedding Awards Menu 2015’ on the evening of the event in Liverpool, which was extremely good. The varied selection of food from the 5 spiced breast of duck, summer watercress grapefruit salad with a balsamic glaze canapé, to the white chocolate and raspberry créme brûlée with shortbread biscuit were all fantastic.

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Congratulations to all of the other businesses who were involved in the event, both nominees and winners. Everyone we meet provides a fabulous service in this industry, whether it’s venue hospitality or incredible photography. We look forward to seeing you all again soon at the events we will be catering over the Summer!

Thanks everyone.

Team Vanilla In Allseasons

Have A Hog Roast

We all know that Weddings are often sophisticated delicate occasions to reflect matters of the heart. Flowers are a beautiful touch and hanging lights are just the cherry on the top to add that romantic atmosphere.

However theres no denying, that we all like to really enjoy ourselves tucking into the food and drink as it’s a great thing to bring people together and share a great day, especially when the Summer sun is willing to poke its head out of the clouds.

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Here at Vanilla in Allseasons we can provide a delicious hog roast feast, thats great for all the family, especially those who like getting stuck in to tasty meat dishes. It’s a great hearty meal, that looks well presented on the plate, perfect to fill that empty hole after a fun day of dancing and laughing with close friends and family members.

Our Staffordshire Hog Roasts supplied by J.J.J Heathcoats in Bollington are roasted on the spit for 6 hours and you can also choose your own, from a choice of three of our home made juices made by our top chef Simon who has worked in some of the best restaurants of the North West. Our marinades create a unique taste that goes perfectly with the tender meat.

Stephen & Michael’s Wedding at Capesthorne Hall

We visited Capesthorne Hall last weekend for the beautiful Wedding of Stephen and Michael Howell on Saturday the 17th of May. Their story is one of true romance, as they travelled all the way back to Capesthorne Hall from Queensland, Australia to get married where they first met 10 years ago. It’s a beautiful venue and any chance we get to cater there always makes for a wonderful day.

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Image via Lesley Meredith Photography.

We were lucky enough to work with many of the best Wedding suppliers in the North West area at the Wedding such as, Adagio String Quartet, Cakeydora, Lesley Meredith Photography and Shaun Meredith Photography. Be sure to check out all of their websites to take a look at the amazing services they provide.

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Image of the Adagio String Quartet performing at the Wedding from Lesley Meredith Photography.

We were flattered to receive this wonderful thank you note from the lovely couple themselves, it’s always amazing to hear such wonderful feedback, thank you very much! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your day – so did we!

“It’s fair to say that Michael and I had a dream day on Sunday. We just wanted to thank you all including Jo, Alex and all of your staff for what was a truly memorable day. The service offered by Vanilla was beyond first class and the food was truly outstanding – we loved it all! The feedback from guests regarding Vanilla was absolutely flawless!”

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Image sent to us from Stephen Howell.

For the full album of Stephen and Michael’s Wedding click here to head over to Lesley Meredith’s Facebook page.

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