Wedding Open Evening - Weds 14th September 2011

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BERKELEY CASTLE

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Berkeley Castle’s Wedding Open Evening

Special discounts and fabulous prizes in the prize draw are on offer at Berkeley Castle’s Wedding Open Evening between 5.00pm & 8.00pm on Wednesday 14^th September 2011.

The Castle has been licensed for wedding ceremonies since 2008, and has become one of the most popular wedding venues in the area. The Castle has brought together local suppliers who have all worked on events at the Castle, to provide a one-stop shop for any couples planning their wedding. Many of the suppliers are part of the recently formed Cotswold Wedding Guild, promoting excellence in wedding services.

It will be a fantastic opportunity for brides & grooms to-be to view the Castle, meet local florists, caterers, photographers, accommodation & transport providers, musicians, stationers & beauticians, who are all familiar with working at the Castle.

Refreshments will be provided by the Castle’s three caterers, Fosters Event Catering, Napier Catering and William’s Kitchen at Calcot Manor. The function rooms will be decorated by the participating florists and back-ground music will be provided by entertainers.

Suppliers will be providing special offers & discounts available only at this event, and there will also be some fabulous prizes to be won during the evening including champagne, wines, gift vouchers, chocolates & meals out.

Couples can also view the Gardens, and take a mini-tour of the Castle as well receive a goody bag packed with information and ‘goodies’!

You could book the whole wedding in one night!

The event is free to attend, just register with the Event Co-ordinator by phone on 01453 810332 or e-mail info@berkeley-castle.com.

Wedding Village at Berkeley Show

Cotswold Wedding Guild

BERKELEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Wedding “Village” launched at Berkeley Show

The Cotswolds Wedding Guild, based in the picturesque market town of Berkeley, is launching a new attraction at the annual Berkeley Show this August Bank Holiday Monday (29^th August 2011).

Over ten different types of wedding suppliers will be exhibiting together at this year’s event staged in the Berkeley Castle Meadow. Adam Drake Photography, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley Flowers, Cleeve Cake Company, Fisher Motor Company, Sur Les Ailes D’Amour (Dove Release), Temple Spa and Veils of Berkeley will all be participating in the show’s first tailor-made wedding “village”, which will showcase the diversity and high standard of companies in this area, supporting the wedding industry.

There is a plethora of top quality wedding suppliers in and around the Berkeley Vale and the Cotswold Wedding Guild has been established to promote excellence in these services in Berkeley and the Cotswolds.

The Wedding Village will include displays and demonstrations from the exhibitors including Fisher Motor Company’s flagship vehicle, and numerous sample bridal gowns and formal wear from Veils of Berkeley, all set in front of the back-drop of the Cotswolds most stunning wedding venue – Berkeley Castle.

The group is the brainchild of Pippa Springer, co-founder of the Veils of Berkeley bridal wear shop.  The first meeting was at the end of 2010 and they have already launched their own marketing initiatives.

“It was important to us to harness the local potential within the various wedding suppliers in Berkeley and the surrounding area, to create the perfect one-stop-shop for couples planning their wedding in the Cotswolds.” said Pippa.

The members of the guild pride themselves on producing quality products and services in conjunction with outstanding customer service and have recently launched their website www.cotswoldweddingguild.co.uk, which features all of the founding members.

Following the Berkeley Show, the Cotswold Wedding Guild will also be involved in the Wedding Showcase Evening at Berkeley Castle on Wednesday 14^th September.

For more information about the Cotswold Wedding Guild contact Pippa Springer on 01453 810070 or e-mail veilsofberkeley@btconnect.com.

For more information about the Berkeley Show contact Christine Carter on 01453 543335 or e-mail secretary@berkeleyshow.com.