WEDD INGS I t ’s all i n th e de t a i l CAMBRIDGE IS HEAVING WITH LOCAL SUPPLIERS TO TAKE ALL THE STRESS OUT OF ORGANISING THE FINE DETAILS OF YOUR WEDDING
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Maybe you have always dreamed of rolling up to your wedding in a classic Bentley S1 – or perhaps making a more modern entrance in a sleek Aston Martin DB9? Either way, Cambridge Wedding Cars has a vehicle for you. You can even choose a M*A*S*H -style US Army Jeep! cambridge-wedding-cars.co.uk WEDDING CARS
This is one of the best bits! Most couples choose a list at a department store – John Lewis is a popular choice (johnlewisgiftlist. com). But if you fancy something a little more unconventional – or you already have a kettle and a toaster – why not go for an arty wedding list? Byard Art on King’s Parade offers a gift service; and Art Hound gallery at Burwash Manor offers a personal, bespoke service for anyone looking to invest in a special piece of art. byardart.co.uk thearthoundgallery.com
If you’re looking for a brilliant wedding reception icebreaker, or a way for your guests to build up a good appetite for the cake, then why not consider a ceilidh from Cambridge University Ceilidh Band? It makes a nice change from, or addition to, the usual wedding band or disco. cucb.co.uk IN THE MOOD FOR DANCING
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planning stages, they will come to your home with a selection of wines for you to taste and discuss, so they can find out what you really like, and tailor a package specifically to you, your budget, the number of guests and the food you’re serving. Even if your venue offers its own wine package, James and Ellie are confident they can find fantastic wines more cheaply, even with the corkage added on. Plus, you can order as much as you like with no worries about getting too much, as it’s all on a sale-or-return basis. To set up your appointment, email James at james@thornewines.com. thornewines.com
There’s nothing worse than running out of booze at a wedding. OK, there are some things worse, but it’s definitely up there as one of the big worries. How much wine will people actually drink? And how many bottles of fizz do you need? It would be awful to run out, but what if you buy too much, and waste money you could have spent on some of the other details? Well, fear not, because Cambridge- based Thorne Wines has the answers to all of those concerns. Husband-and-wife team James and Ellie Thorne offer a service that is far more personal than the wine packages offered by most venues; and there’s a good chance they can save you money, too. In the
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