Delve into the world of Blogging at Thicket Priory with a mixture of blogs from the Team and also some of our Friends!

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5 TIPS ON HATS AT WEDDINGS

HOW TO CHOOSE A HAT & HAT ETIQUETTE TO A WEDDING

Finding the perfect hat for a wedding can be tricky. Whether you’re the Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom or a wedding guest, below are my top tips and some rules for finding your perfect headwear.

1. DRESS CODE

For the brides: if you’re set on allowing specific headpieces at your wedding or would prefer the larger creations to be left at home, make sure your guests are aware of this as soon as possible.

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The Devil’s in the Detail

"The devil is in the detail" (according to Wikipedia) is an idiom that refers to a catch or mysterious element hidden in the details, meaning that something might seem simple at a first look but will take more time and effort to complete than expected and derives from the earlier phrase, "God is in the detail" expressing the idea that whatever one does should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are important.

Here at Thicket Priory, we fully understand both takes on it! As an exclusive use luxury wedding and events venue, it’s the details that make all the difference and create the experience. Every nook and cranny have had love from every member of the team, from the owner down, to make everywhere you look as beautiful, surprising and engaging as the big, wow factor pieces like our chandeliers and fireplaces.

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For The Love Of Family And Food

We would like to share our family experiences and where the passion for food started in our family run business including catering events from around the United Kingdom, and of course, catering for the spectacular wedding venue “Thicket Priory”.

Where it all began… Grandma’s Kitchen
Growing up as a child I was always hanging around in the kitchen waiting for the freshly baked offerings from Gran! Learning quickly that with the simple ingredients you could create mouth watering dishes with taste and touch.

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Finding Smiles through Hard Times!

….it’s not all doom and gloom!

Here at Thicket Priory we are a team of wide smiles and infectious personalities, the venue is also full of character, stories and hidden mysteries waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re looking for a venue to have an intimate wedding with your nearest and dearest, we're perfect for a two day wedding, or a spectacular event to showcase a new product, with exclusive hire, we have everything you need to be confident when booking you’ll be looked after from start to finish.  So feel settled knowing you can book with confidence.

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5 Tips for the Perfect Wedding Stationery

As with a lot of decisions throughout wedding planning, choosing your wedding stationery can be an overwhelming process. There are so many DIY websites and professional designers out there, and a huge variety of choices when it comes to themes and materials. Having a clear idea of what you would like for your invitations will give you a head start to narrow down your options.

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Love Is Love

What does love mean if we would deny it to others?” DaShanne Stokes
As I write this in July 2020, we are living in one of the most liberal countries in the world in the most liberal era of Western history and yet many people in this country and worldwide still face daily discrimination because of who they are.

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Flowers, foliage and Making the most of the perfect setting

I have been privileged to be part of helping people realise their dream wedding for a long time now, and yet I never lose the feeling of excitement (and yes, more than a few nerves!) when I deliver my flowers to brides and grooms on their special day.

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THE BEST OF YORKSHIRE: OUR LARDER

It will be no surprise that, at Baba Ganoush Catering, food is our whole world! At the heart of our family business is a genuine love of great food and a passion to deliver only the most fantastic of feasts.

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THICKET PRIORY – OUR 1ST BIRTHDAY! PART 2 – JANUARY 2020 – JULY 2020

Happy Sunday! I hope you all enjoyed part 1 of the Thicket Priory Birthday blog, I have certainly enjoyed putting this blog together and reminiscing about the past year which has been packed with so much!
Here’s part 2…and what a 6 months it’s been as I’m sure you’ll all agree! So here goes nothing…

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5 Ideas to make your ceremony stand out!

There are unlimited possibilities when you have a celebrant led ceremony, and it’s really about finding what's right for you, and enjoying your special day, creating those special lasting memories.

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Thicket Priory – Our 1st Birthday! Part 1 – July 2019 to December 2019

Thicket Priory has been on a journey over the past decade to become the wedding venue of your dreams! As Monday 6th July 2020 marks one year since our first wedding we thought it would be lovely to share a timeline over the past 12 months of the voyage we have been on! We hope you enjoy…you might want to get comfy, it’s a meaty read!

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LS CAKERY’S 5 TOP TIPS ON CHOOSING A WEDDING CAKE

Hi everyone! We totally understand that choosing a wedding cake is a HUGE decision to make, especially since there’s so many fabulous designers out there, so many flavours to choose from and so much ‘cakespiration’ on Pinterest!

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Real Wedding at Thicket Priory – James & Georgina

It’s always a joy to share with you one of our couple’s beautiful wedding day and today even more so. There are thousands of couples across the UK that have had to postpone their weddings due to the covid-19 pandemic and my heart goes out to couples who had their wedding booked this summer.

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POPULAR QUESTIONS FOR COUPLES TO ASK THEIR WEDDING PLANNERS

A lovely introduction to the role of a wedding planner came from Sue White at the White Wedding Company.
“As a wedding planner we guide you calmly and expertly through a bewildering array of choices, helping you with all the logistical and creative aspects throughout, culminating in being with you on the day to make sure you and your family enjoy every minute, stress free. I should also stress, I work very closely with your venue (in this case Anna!) throughout and it is a team effort with all your suppliers to deliver a perfect day.”

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But will the Gown suit my Venue?

o they have a fairy tale, princess gown if they are getting married in a field? Is a tea length gown suitable for a magnificent castle or can they wear BoHo Chic to 5* Hotel affair? Although my advice is “Choose the gown you really feel special in, do not worry about the venue” I do understand Brides do not want to feel they look out of place at their own Wedding.

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5 Key Skills of a Wedding Coordinator

When I started looking at the details of this blog I wanted to create something which really gives an insight into the world of being a wedding coordinator!

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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

One of the main reasons I got into photography was my fascination that it is one of the only ways to capture a piece of history and carry it into the future like a little window to a moment in the past. They evoke emotions; bring back memories, remind you of something you once felt.

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STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR WEDDING

There is no right or wrong way to plan a wedding, each person and couple are different, and every wedding is unique. For many couples this is the first time you will have done anything like this, and it is most likely to be one of the largest celebrations you will throw.

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8 Ways to Stay Positive

I know everyone is sick of hearing about the dreaded ‘C’ word but let’s be honest we can all learn a lot from when things don’t go exactly to plan. And although our first instinct is to panic or even have a complete meltdown, what is more important is to have a healthy state of mind and try to enjoy the journey, and don’t forget when life gives us lemons let’s make lemonade.

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Real Wedding at Thicket Priory – Tom and Kate

British summer time.. in Yorkshire. It can be relied upon about as much as public transport when you’re already late for work but for our lucky couple Tom and Kate, the sun shone on their big day here at Thicket Priory. Kate and Tom met in Newcastle through friends at a pub quiz and 10 years and 3 beautiful children later, they tied the knot in August 2019.

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