The Guide to Jersey Weddings

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The Guide to Introduction I am very pleased to have been asked Jersey Weddings to provide a brief introduction to the 15th edition of this most useful publication. I know this booklet has proved to CONTENTS be of great assistance to many couples who have come to Jersey to be 1. INTRODUCTION married as well as assisting couples 4. PLANNING A WEDDING IN living in the Island to arrange their JERSEY FROM THE UK wedding.

5. WEDDING TRADITIONS & Jersey is a beautiful and romantic Island, the perfect place for weddings. There are now over 40 venues on ETIQUETTE the Island licenced for civil marriages. These include many of the Island’s Manor Houses, Heritage Sites 8. OPENING MOVES and leading Hotels, all of which provide a wonderful * variety of romantic and beautiful settings for your EE 10. WEDDING PLANNING special day. FREEFFREREEL INIINITIINNITNITIALITTIAAAL TIONTTIOOONN 15. WEDDING JEWELLERY SULLTTAAT Your wedding day is a very special occasion, CONCOCONSULONS probably one of the most important days in your 16. WHERE TO GET MARRIED life and, I hope one of the most memorable. It is 19. LIST OF CHURCHES therefore very important for you to get your TEAAM CDG arrangements absolutely right. The information 20. BE A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE contained in this publication will help guide you $$113+'1) 33#.")1" .% $$"" 3 31-+#"0 300 1+$ ""&& 3 . through the many decisions you will have to make and $$00 *+#+ 3, . &1* 33--.. 31#1"10+$ $$## &1 23. FLOWERS & DECORATIONS introduce you to the professional people who will be able to assist you in making the right choice. 27. PHOTOGRAPHY I hope that you will enjoy using this guide and that KEEPING JERSEY SMILING 28. CHOOSING THE VENUE & it will contribute to making your wedding day the perfect occasion that you hope it will be. With our Dental HealthPlann from just 50p perp dayyy you beneff from;itfrom;it ENTERTAINMENT 3 3 3 33 3 3+"*1##1$%.&''0()*+,-.1/0124 0 3 3 3/#)11*'0"*1)' ..!!!11$$11 3*+)%'/*+) 3 & 30/"#+*1+ $$11 33. CHOOSING A CATERER 36. BEAUTY TREATMENTS Sue Groves 4311 %##0 $$00 33 "+(1/* 3..$' 3"*1)+//01)+) 3 31,1 $ 1*//&& 3 %#*+ $$00 1/* Superintendent Registrar 43.. 33 330*+(1/*1)+-* $$..--11 0*.+## ' 311 301")1/*1+$1 , 3 30. $$11 3.+##0 * 3"%.01"0 3 39. ARRIVING IN STYLE $$111!!1 +"0"* !!11330/'0"*1) $$11 41. GUEST LIST & SPEECHES

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WITH a plethora of unique venues, beautiful beaches and gorgeous countryside TOSSING THE RICE THE BRIDE STANDING the Roman era, flowers were used to symbolise fertility. Eventually Believing that newlyweds brought ON THE LEFT not to mention a wealth of restaurants serving gastronomic delights, Jersey is flowers were given different meanings good luck, guests used to shower them This tradition comes from the days and used as a way of sending “love the perfect venue for a wedding. with nuts and grains to be sure of a when the groom would kidnap his bride notes” in the form of bouquets, so that bountiful harvest for the village, and in to marry her. If she was standing on flowers are not always just a figurative sense for the newlyweds his left, then he could hold her with his chosen for colour, but also for their And in recent years, this appeal has organised by Chique Events and Durrell Registrar gave us clear, easy to themselves. This has now become the left arm and still have his right arm free staff. understand guidance and help with symbolic meaning. Shortly before spread beyond residents with many throwing of paper confetti, the word to fight anyone who tried to stop the couples travelling to the Island for their the wedding planning itself. We made wedding. the newly married couple leave the coming from the Italian for “sweets,” big day. ‘The staff at Durrell were brilliant,’ our own travel and accommodation reception, the unmarried female guests Rachel continued. ‘They even arranged for arrangements and again, we found that which are thrown over newlyweds should be gathered together, so that the THE BOUQUET One couple who chose Jersey for their us to meet some of the animals after the there was plenty of choice and it was in Italy. The tradition, after many bride can throw her bouquet over her Today the bride and bridesmaids carry wedding are Rachel Mitchell and Douglas ceremony. This unique opportunity easy to organise.’ years, is currently believed to be in shoulder into the crowd. It is said that the bouquets on their way up the aisle, Kimber from Durham who got married at enabled us to feed the marmosets. This danger due to the mess it causes, which woman who catches it will be the next to while some couples choose to include Durrell. made the day so different and special for When asked what advice they would has led many churches and registry get married. Originally one of the bride’s flower girls in their procession who us; we could not have asked for more.’ offer other non-residents planning a offices to ban its use. However it may shoes was used for this purpose, but traditionally carry smaller posies or Explaining why they chose Jersey as Jersey wedding, Douglas and Rachel be that the tradition merely needs thankfully nowadays flowers are used baskets filled with flower petals. the venue for their big day, Rachel said: Another highlight of the day was a drinks said: ‘We would recommend using the to adapt itself once more; the more instead! The parallel tradition for the men Flowers have been a traditional part ‘We wanted to get married away from reception after the wedding at which the services of Chique Events to give you environmentally friendly wedding is for the groom to throw the bride’s couple and their guests enjoyed drinks peace of mind. It took a lot of stress of wedding decorations for centuries, the UK mainland so that we felt that we bubbles are rapidly becoming more and garter. were having a proper break but we also and cupcakes while watching the ring- away from us knowing that we had a as in ancient times it was thought that more popular. Make sure that you’re wanted somewhere relatively close tailed lemurs. professional company looking after our strong smelling herbs and spices could prepared by asking your venue whether and English-speaking. With its simple special day and the whole day went be used to help drive off ill health marriage rules, Jersey matched our While the thought of organising an without a hitch. or not it allows paper confetti before and evil spirits, who may be jealous requirements perfectly. Douglas also had overseas wedding may seem like a the day of the ceremony. of the happy couple. Later, during special memories of a childhood holiday logistical nightmare, Douglas and Rachel We would also advise couples to in the Island.’ did not experience any diffi culties as a contact the Offi ce of the Superinten- result of the long-distance planning. dent Registrar early on in the planning Sharing a passion for animals and process so that they are clear of the conservation, Durrell was a natural ‘Arranging the wedding from the UK procedures involved and understand the choice for the couple whose special was fairly straightforward,’ Rachel said. legal requirements. There is also lots of day was made even more memorable ‘Both Claire at Chique Events and the information online at www.gov.je which thanks to some unforgettable moments staff at the Offi ce of the Superintendent is very useful for doing your research.

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THE DRESS be some old family jewellery or her a wedding to take place. Various old THE CHIEF BRIDESMAID THE BRIDE’S MOTHER and buttonholes for himself and the rhymes and superstitions try to help For any bride the dress will be an mother’s or grandmother’s She assists the bride to dress, holds Is traditionally in charge of all best man. He arranges and pays for couples to make this all-important essential part of the happy day, and wedding dress. “Something new” the bouquet during the ceremony and proceedings. It is her responsi- transport for himself and the best man decision. According to this importance is reflected in the symbolises the newlyweds’ happy and organises other bridesmaids. Her bility to decide on the guest list and for the bride and himself after the tradition, Wednesday is the best day many traditions and superstitions that prosperous future, while “something role from the beginning is to be with together with the bridegroom’s mother wedding. of the week to be married on. When surround that longed-for item! White borrowed” is usually something valued the bride to help with initial decision and the venue for the reception, although picking a month, June was considered was the colour the ancient Romans by the bride’s family and reminds her making, offer advice and generally naturally the couple themselves should ORDER OF SERVICE to be the most fortunate because it was believed would ward off evil spirits. that her family and friends will always be keep everyone calm as families get be able to have their say as well. The Minister will talk to you named for Juno, the Roman goddess At this time it had nothing to do with there when she needs them. This could be nervous, fractious and irritable as the She handles any catering arrangements thoroughly about this and will be able to of love and marriage. Summer time in purity or virginity; in fact brides wore something another happy bride wore wedding day approaches, as well as for the reception and ensures the give plenty of advice concerning hymns, general was considered a good time to white partly as a tribute to Hymen, at her wedding. “Something blue” dates on the day itself! Originally the role wedding cake is ready. vows and anything else you may have marry, although people tried to avoid the goddess of fertility and marriage, back to ancient Israel, where brides of all the bridesmaids was simply to queries about. Generally speaking, the May weddings, (when the Romans who was said to like the colour white. wore a blue ribbon in their hair to dress in a similar way to the bride, THE GROOM’S PARENTS service is split into six parts: symbolise fidelity. The “silver celebrated the feast of the dead and Queen Victoria revived the tradition of so as to confuse any evil spirits that Traditionally they play no role in the lead sixpence” in the bride’s left shoe the festival of the goddess of chastity), marrying in white by choosing this came into the church, which wouldn’t up to the wedding, and on the wedding 1. INTRODUCTORY MEDLEY was to ensure wealth in the couple’s while those who married during the be able to tell exactly who was getting colour for her own wedding dress and itself are part of the wedding party lives, although today some brides winter months were generally thought married! Later she became a kind of shunning the then traditional silver but have no particular responsibility. 2. PROCESSIONAL (ENTRANCE substitute this with a penny, silver to be lucky. bodyguard, to shield the bride from of the royal wedding. Her white satin Today many couples choose to include OF THE BRIDE) sixpences being less common now than thieves, before finally settling into her gown, decorated with orange blossom the groom’s parents throughout the and with an eighteen-foot train that she they were in Victorian times! THE CAKE current role as honoured friend of the wedding process, and they will often 3. HYMNS, MARRIAGE carried draped over one arm, was seen The cake is a very ancient feature of the bride, helping her to get through the contribute some money to the wedding VOWS AND PRAYERS as the pinnacle of elegance, grace and marriage feast. The richer the mixture day with minimum stress, offering THE VEIL in the same way as the bride’s parents. beauty, and the tradition of the white, the more abundant the marriage would tissues, hair pins and lipstick as The origins of the veil are uncertain, 4. HYMN OR PSALM BLESSING worn-only-once wedding gown was be. The original mix was of sesame seed necessary throughout the day and as there are various traditions that it THE BRIDE AND GROOM and honey. The first slice should always helping to keep the day running born. The superstition that the groom may descend from. Some think it was 5. SIGNING THE REGISTER be cut by the bride and groom, and the smoothly. Nowadays some chief The bride selects the type of should not see the bride in her dress originally the blanket that grooms threw before the ceremony is widely known, top layer kept until the christening of bridesmaids give a speech but it is not service, decides on her dress and the 6. RECESSIONAL over their bride’s head as they abducted but many also believe that the bride the first child or the first anniversary of traditional as yet and will not bridesmaids’ attire, whilst the groom her in Saxon times. Others believe it may As the wedding party leaves the church, should not wear her entire outfit at any the wedding day. The shape of the now happen at all weddings. As with the selects the best man and ushers, buys be from the days of arranged marriages, the bride and groom should leave first, time before the wedding day itself, even traditional three-tier cake is thought to best man, the chief bridesmaid’s main the ring and pays the church fees. so that grooms could not see their bride followed by the chief bridesmaid and if she just leaves a stitch undone on the have been inspired by the spire of St job will be to take pressure off of the He can also buy presents for the until they were married, and therefore dress or veil so that she can see how the Bride’s Church in London. bride and groom by helping out with bridesmaids, best man and ushers as a best man, the bride’s mother with the could not pull out of the arrangement! entire outfit will look when put together. anything that comes up throughout gesture of gratitude for their help. bridegroom’s father, the bridegroom’s In Roman times it is thought that the veil When the ceremony is over and the THE BEST MAN the day, either sorting it out herself or mother with the bride’s father, and was also designed to protect the bride bride removes her dress, she should delegating tasks to other bridesmaids. He buys flowers for his bride, bride’s finally any other bridesmaids and from the aforementioned evil spirits, who He is the groom’s right hand man, be sure to throw away any pins she mother, his own mother, bridesmaids attendants. would see her beauty and be jealous who keeps the ring and ensures the used to hold bits of her outfit in place. THE USHERS of it. Whatever the origin, the tradition groom gets to the church on time, not It would be considered very unlucky to Their job is to hand out order of evolved that the veil would cover the letting him return to the house he has keep them. service sheets and show people to bride’s face throughout the ceremony, left once he has started his journey to their seats for the ceremony. Ushers although nowadays very frequently the the church for any reason. Tradition advises that he also arranges to have generally help out throughout the SOMETHING OLD, Father of the Bride lifts her veil when she a small mascot or charm to be placed day with any tasks that need doing, SOMETHING NEW… arrives at the altar. in the groom’s pocket on the wedding usually on the orders of the best man. Another tradition involving the bride’s day for good luck. He pays the church This could involve anything concerning wedding outfit comes in the shape of THE HONEYMOON fees on behalf of the groom, preferably the guests or wedding arrangements, this old rhyme dating from Victorian Centuries ago, it was customary for the paying the church minister an odd sum such as perhaps helping a guest in times: bride and groom to drink mead (wine of money to bring luck to the newly- a wheelchair into their car, Something old, something new made from honey) for a month after weds! He checks and ensures transport handing round drinks or lighting lanterns Something borrowed, something the wedding. A month was known as for all guests to the reception and outside to prepare for the departure of blue and a silver sixpence in your a “moon” – hence honeymoon. It is that any travel arrangements for the the bride and groom. shoe! thought the tradition of going away honeymoon are in order. At the reception The “something old” was meant to for the honeymoon may also come it is the best man’s honour to read any THE BRIDE’S FATHER represent the couple’s friends, who from Old Saxon times, when men would congratulatory messages as well as, of He gives the bride away and receives will hopefully remain close even as the abduct their wives-to-be and take course, give his own speech. He and the guests at the reception. He pays couple begin their new lives together. them away to marry them. Later this chief bridesmaid traditionally join the for the wedding dress, bridesmaids’ Traditionally this was the garter of a was “civilised” to become the holiday newly married couple half way through dresses, cars (except the groom’s), happily married woman, who would after the wedding that it is today. the first dance. Throughout the day he photographs, church and hopefully pass on some of her will be available to help out with any reception flowers, invitations and press happiness to the newlyweds with THE DAY need that arises, either sorting it out announcements. His is traditionally the the garter. Today it is more likely to Choosing a date is clearly essential for himself or delegating to an usher. first speech at the reception.

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Here is a checklist of all the things you may need to do on the road to a successful wedding. NB: Not all will be relevant. Decide exactly what sort of wedding you want first.

See the Vicar, arrange time, date & place. Visit the Registry Office. Set a realistic budget, agree who pays for what. Decide on who to invite. Consider buying wedding day insurance. Agree reception venue and get written quotes. Organise evening reception & entertainment. Arrange special dietary needs with caterer. Organise dates/venues for stag & hen nights. Check with wine merchant for special wines or champagne etc. Enquire about sale or return. Arrange transport to church for bride, groom and entourage. Check on parking availability at venues. Arrange for any transport/accommodation needed for overseas guests. Organise hairstyle with hairdresser and have a trial run. Organise Beautician/Salon. Choose wedding dress, shoes, hats and accessories. Arrange wedding outfit for groom, bridesmaids, page boy, ushers etc. Order wedding cake & cake boxes. Organise flowers. Contact local newspapers for announcements. Collect the wedding license from the registrar. Prepare responses to bride and groom. Prepare toast to the bridesmaids. Obtain registrars certificate if needed. Book church bell ringers if required. Arrange wedding gift lists with stores. Check passport for validity & name changes. Arrange necessary inoculations & visas. Obtain traveller’s cheques & foreign currency. Practice speeches. Arrange for collection of clothes, gifts & cake from the reception after the wedding. Smile, Relax and have a Wonderful Day!

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Venues, music, dresses, menswear, caterers, photographers, cars, cakes...... The thought of a wedding inspires most people with excitement and warmth but for the couple making the arrangements, it can seem overwhelming!

With a list of suppliers and questions BUDGET VENUE that just seems to grow the more you While the thought of juggling pounds Key to ensuring that you feel ‘at home’ talk about it, it is easy for the initial and pence may not seem very on your big day is choosing a venue in excitement to give way to waves which you feel comfortable. To choose of panic. But if this sounds famil- romantic, it is essential that you set a your venue(s), you first need to decide iar, then now is the time to sit back realistic budget for your wedding as whether you want a church or civil and relax because with the help of this will influence all the decisions you ceremony. If you choose a church or Chique Events’ Wedding Planner Claire make later. Office of the Superintendent Registrar Bradbury, we have broken down this wedding, you will need to consider a list into a step-by-step guide to plan- PRIORITIES separate venue for your reception. ning your big day. Once you have established your If you opt for a civil wedding, you budget, you need to consider your may be able to have the ceremony SETTING THE SCENE priorities. For example, for a food or and the reception in the same place. The first thing to remember is that wine connoisseur, having fine wine Booking your venue(s) is the first your wedding day is one of the biggest and gourmet cuisine at the reception practical action to take as this will and most important days of your lives. may be a priority while for another determine the tone of your wedding. Therefore, it is essential that the venue couple, the menu may be less If there is a theme that you would like and tone of your wedding matches your important then the photography. to apply to your wedding, this may personalities and suits you as a couple. help to dictate the venue you choose. Every decision you make should ensure Setting priorities at the beginning that you both remain recognisable to will help you to allocate your budget CATERING your family and friends. This will also appropriately to ensure that on your help you both to relax and get the day, you have everything that matters If you choose a hotel or restaurant is automatically taken care of although As the photographs will be a permanent chosen a colour scheme or theme for maximum enjoyment out of your day. most to you. for your reception, then the catering you will need to liaise with the venue’s reminder of your big day, it is critical your day. representative a little later on to choose that you choose the right photographer your menus and drinks. for you. Again, your personalities will This means that you are now ready play a big part in making this decision. to choose your stationery. To For venues which require outside Do you want a more formal, traditional maintain a consistency throughout your caterers, it is important that you book approach to your photography with lots stationery, choose a supplier who can these as soon as you have secured the of posed shots or would you prefer a produce the full range of items location. Again, your exact food and more casual reportage style? in the design of your choice. drink choices can be discussed closer to Typical items of wedding the day itself. To ensure the right match between stationery are the invitation cards, you and your photographer, have a order of service booklets, place cards When sending out your guests’ look at lots of different photographers’ and seating plans for the reception, invitations, it would be useful to ask portfolios and choose the one whose menu cards and thank you cards. whether anybody has any special work you prefer. While the cost of dietary requirements. People can advise the photography may seem daunt- Do consider the design and style of you of these with their replies which ing at first, most photographers offer your stationery as the invitations will will enable you to give the caterer several different wedding packages so give many of your guests their first sufficient notice to plan alternative make sure you choose a solution which insight into the style of wedding you dishes if necessary. matches your budget. Remember you are planning. can always order more photographs or PHOTOGRAPHY a different album at a later date. While in the UK invitations are typically After booking your venue, one of sent out three months ahead of the the next priorities is to book your STATIONERY wedding, it is advisable to allow slightly photographer. While there are You are now making real progress and longer in Jersey, especially if you are several photographers in the Island, it is have already taken care of the most inviting family or friends who live important to remember that most of important and time-critical aspects. outside the Island as they will need them will only be able to cover one By this stage, through your decisions to book travel and accommodation. wedding each day so you need to get in regarding the venue, you have set the For summer weddings, wait until the touch with them early on. tone for your wedding and probably excitement of Christmas is finished and

The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 11 The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 10 HOW TO APPROACH YOUR BIG DAY HOW TO APPROACH YOUR BIG DAY then send out the invitations in the new THE DRESS THE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE year to give people something to look For many brides, wedding dress shopping are specialists in Wedding Dresses & forward to. (If you are worried about giving is one of the most enjoyable aspects of Accessories for Brides and Bridesmaids. people enough time to plan their travel to the build-up to the wedding. While you Their bridal collections will indulge your wedding, you can send out save the may have an idea of your dream dress, try you with designs that represent the date cards before this. Word-of-mouth or on as many different styles and shapes as classic, the modern and the e-mailing a save the date notice to people possible. Don’t rule anything out until you sophisticated. Each provides a statement is just as effective as a formal card.) have actually tried it on. of femininity and a feeling of individuality and Caroline will guide and advise you, OTHER SUPPLIERS Firstly, it is a rare opportunity to try on all ensuring your dress selection is one of the Once you have ticked all these boxes, a sorts of weird and wonderful dresses and most pleasurable experiences in the lead lot of the pressure is alleviated. However, secondly, you may just get a surprise and up to your wedding day. there are other suppliers who you will fall for something totally unexpected. inevitably want and with a finite number They offer a wide range of Accessories of specialists in each field in Jersey, the Have fun with your dress shopping. from companies such as Ivory & Co, sooner you contact people, the more Take your mum and bridesmaids with Jupon Ltd, Rhapsody, Richard Designs. chance you have of getting your first you and enjoy a couple of girly days Wedding gowns are available from choice. shopping around. After trying on a myriad of designers Alan Hannah, Mia Mia, Rita Mae, different designs, you will usually find that La Sposa and Alfred Angelo, including MUSICIANS one dress stands out from the others. The Disney 2016 Fairy Tale Collection You will need to consider the sort of music together with their wonderful range of you want for both the ceremony and the Bear in mind that unless you choose an bridesmaids dresses and Disney blossoms. reception. ‘off the shelf’ dress, it will probably take between three and six months for your The boutique is closed on Sundays & Ceremonies typically include entry music dress to come down so don’t leave it until Mondays and open from 10.30am - 5pm for the bride and exit music for the the last minute to choose. When you go Tuesday to Saturday. couple. If you want a choir, soloist or for your dress fitting, make sure that you Don’t forget to call (01534) 728888 to quartet, for example, to provide this already have the shoes you are going to make your appointment. music, you will need to book them soon wear on the day itself so that the dress is after securing the venue. As well as any altered to the right length. Appointments available by arrangement music you may wish to intersperse with out of these hours. the readings and vows in the ceremony, choose two or three pieces of music which It is also nice to have your hair and LATER DECISIONS And remember that if you are not can be played or sung during the signing of make-up trial on the day of the fitting staying overnight in the venue of the the register. While you don’t want to leave any so that you can see the whole look. decisions to the last minute, items that reception, you will need transport to (Similarly, take any accessories such as take you to your destination for the For the reception, you will need to you can leave until a little later on are: veils or tiaras with you for the fitting.) night. consider whether you want any The Bridal pre-dinner music and also decide whether Boutique T RANSPORT THE MEN’S OUTFITS VIDEO you want a band or DJ to provide music Remember that traditionally, the bride for dancing afterwards. Don’t forget to While these do not take as long to come travels to the ceremony with her father Whether you want to feel like a film star choose the song for your first dance too. Find your perfect wedding gown down, most menswear is delivered from while the mother of the bride and for the day, or just want a record of the with The Bridal Boutique the UK so it is advisable to choose the bridesmaids travel together in a day to capture those special moments, If you are not familiar with any musical your outfit and go for measurements separate vehicle. The groom having a video of your wedding can groups, decide whether you want vocal or approximately three months before the provide a lovely memento for you and We stock a range of beautiful wedding gowns traditionally travels to the ceremony instrumental music and then ask various day. your family. It is important to discuss from the wonderful Alan Hannah, Rita Mae, with his best man and ushers. groups for a demo CD or go and listen MiaMia, La Sposa and Alfred Angelo including the editing of the footage with the to them perform before you confirm the the Disney 2016 Fairy Tale Collection. While the groom is likely to be less As well as transport to the ceremony, videographer so that the style of the booking. enthused by the thought of clothes final film matches your requirements. We have a talented in-house seamstress to ensure if your wedding spans more than one shopping, do make an event out of it your wedding gown fits perfectly. Complimentary venue, remember that the wedding party TOAST MASTER: Pink Champagne also offered with every and take your best man, ushers, father, who travelled to the ceremony in the CAKE There are very few toast masters in 90 minute consultation. the bride’s father and any other officials official vehicles will need transport from Between three and six months ahead of the Island so if you want one at your who are going to be similarly attired. the ceremony to the reception. your wedding, you should think about To book your consultation contact wedding, secure his services early on in the the style of cake you want and order planning stages. Caroline on: R INGS +44 (0) 1534 728 888 Depending on your budget and the it. Don’t be afraid to deviate from the [email protected] Within the same time period as ordering logistics, you may also want to traditional fruit cake and order an array FLORISTS the menswear, choose your wedding consider providing transport for of cup cakes or a tiered cake with This is less urgent as there are several The Bridal Boutique, La Cour des Casernes, 2 Ordnance Yard, St Helier rings as again, it may take a little while other guests from the ceremony perhaps one layer of fruit cake, one of florists in the Island and they can often www.thebridalboutiqueltd.com | The Bridal Boutique for them to come down and then be to the reception. You can also consider chocolate cake and another of carrot cater for more than one wedding a day. resized if necessary. transport after the reception for guests. cake, if you would prefer this.

The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 12 The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 13 HOW TO APPROACH YOUR BIG DAY Wedding Jewellery When you order your cake, advise the supplier of your colour scheme if relevant so that this can be It is traditional to mark the occasion of your engagement with a ring, but it is incorporated in the very rarely presented at the time of proposal, as the couple normally choose it decoration. If you would like your cake to feature fresh flowers, make together. sure that your florist and cake designer liaise between themselves and the venue to ensure that your cake The rings are traditionally the groom’s For couples where the bridegroom and colours to suit any style you wish. complements your overall theme. responsibility, but it is always nice for prefers not to wear an engagement ring, Again, if you decide that a tiara would both the bride and groom to look for rings the bride may wish to buy him a gift such as make your wedding outfi t complete, do together, whether or not the groom a watch or cuff links to mark the occasion. allow yourselves plenty of time to fi nd the E NTERTAINMENT chooses to wear a ring as well as the bride. This gift could be chosen to be somehow exact style that would not only While we have already To make them that little bit more special, linked to the style of the ring that she will complement the dress perfectly but also considered the music, you may personal and memorable, you could decide wear, or perhaps also be engraved with a be comfortable enough for you to be able also want to consider additional to have the rings engraved inside. Even just personal message of some kind, to make to wear it throughout the day without it entertainment for your guests. This may be your initials and the wedding date are very it that little bit more special. Naturally, this giving you a headache! particularly relevant if there will be romantic, and of course you can always could also be arranged together so as to fi nd several children among your guests. If this discuss other options with the jeweller, something that both of you looked for, Catherine Best at the Windmill, St Peter applies to your wedding, you may want to that will send a more personal message to found and decided upon to mark your have a wide selection of jewellery both consider a children’s entertainer or crèche your partner every time they see it. special day. engagement and weddings rings. in which case this should be booked between six and 12 months in advance. As for the wedding ring, these rings Grooms often wear cuff links or tie pins You can also commission something are generally gold and come in many of mother of pearl for that classical special from them so come and view their S PEECHES variations differing in weight, width and touch. If you wish to use existing pearls, workshop and discuss your ideas with one colour. Choosing a ring can be a more perhaps the ones your Mother wore on of the designers. Often part of the wedding which instils complicated business than it may fi rst her wedding day would be suitable and fear in those who have to deliver them, appear, with jewellers offering more and could be remoulded for a new generation, Also a huge selection of unique wedding it is vital that these are more variations on the traditional ring accompanying the two of you into your gifts. not put off until the last styles all the time, so be sure to allow future. Tiaras are still widely used in minute. If you have to make a speech, yourselves plenty of time to fi nd that headdresses as part of the wedding start planning it at least a month special ring that you always dreamed of! outfi t and come in many different designs before the big day so that you have plenty of time to amend and fine tune it before delivering it. Try it out on some trusted family or friends first to get some feedback and practice the timings. As the bride and groom, make sure that you give your best man, father and any other speakers a time limit for their speech and if you don’t have a master of ceremonies or toastmaster, ensure that each speaker knows who to hand over to so that the speeches flow seamlessly. While this list is not exhaustive, and will be different for each couple, this should help you to structure the planning process and break it down from one overwhelming challenge into smaller, more manageable sections. And remember, this is your day and you should enjoy the build-up and preparation just as much as the day itself. Setting yourself deadlines for each individual element and monitoring your progress as you go along will avoid any last minute panics and ensure that your wedding really is the day of your dreams.

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In 2015 the States of Jersey agreed to the propositions to introduce both open-air weddings management of the premises concerned. available at venues and all the other details will take the licence from the Superintendent Once this is done, you will then need to of your wedding can be difficult especially Registrar to the Registrar of the parish in and same sex marriage and work towards the introduction of a new law providing for both make arrangements for your marriage at busy times of year! The Register Office which you will marry. has begun. The plan is for their introduction by the end of 2017. Until then, the current licence with the Superintendent Registrar takes bookings for ceremonies up to a year The Superintendent Registrar will have Marriage and Civil Status (Jersey) Law 2001 and the Civil Partnership (Jersey) Law 2012 and the procedures for this are described in ahead but the Superintendent Registrar already mentioned the need for you to the Procedures section over the page. is always happy to talk to you about contact the Registrar about your wedding on pertain (ie it is not yet possible to have a same-sex marriage or an open air wedding.) It is possible to have a civil ceremony in a ceremonies planned for more distant dates your first visit to the Register Office (when private house (essentially the house becomes and will be able to advise you on what to you were given your marriage appointment RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES England, once you have agreed the divorcees to remarry in certain cases but an Approved Premises for the occasion of do next. slip) and have followed this through when date and time of the marriage with the the ultimate decision for each individ- If you wish to have a religious that particular wedding). If you wish to If you live in Jersey or happen to be visiting you gave notice by asking you to ring him/ priest or minister, you will have to call ual case is left up to the local minister. ceremony in an Anglican (Church have a civil marriage in a private house then during the week, please call in at the office her. The Parish Registrar both registers your on the Superintendent Registrar to make It would be wise to contact your local of England) church, you should you can either consult the Superintendent during the morning before 12.30pm. If you wedding in the parish marriage register arrangements for your marriage licence. minister as soon as you know that you speak to the Rector/vicar about the Registrar for advice on the procedures for are going to call in person then it is advisable and prepares the papers you sign at your wish to remarry in a religious service. It is acquiring Approved Premises status for to take all your relevant documentation with wedding. arrangements. If you wish to have a Getting married in a non-Anglican Church likely that the Minister will wish to discuss a private dwelling or go directly to your you if you can (see What documents do I religious ceremony in a Church involves at least two, usually three, visits About a month to six weeks before your the reasons for your wishing to remarry in parish/public hall. An application form for need? below) even if you are not yet 100% of any other denomination, you to the Register Office – and this is also wedding, the Superintendent Registrar will church, as well as your view of marriage approval can also be downloaded from the sure where you will marry. should first arrange to see the the case for a civil wedding. The first is have asked one of her delegates to come and even possibly why it was that the States of Jersey website www.parish.gov. minister or priest in charge at the to make the preliminary arrangements - Any member of the team at the Register to your chosen venue to celebrate your previous marriage came to an end. je/Pages/Licences.aspx. Approved premises building to discuss your requirements, getting your wedding date in the Register Office will be happy to talk through what marriage and as there is no provision for status is granted by the Connétable of the before contacting the Register Office Office diary and being issued with a you need to do and to make an appointment rehearsals, she will need to be able to brief If your Minister is unwilling to parish and is subject to particular conditions about the legal formalities. Please note marriage appointment slip which details in the Office Diary for you if everything the delegate about your arrangements. She conduct a religious marriage, she/ being met. that if you decide to have a civil ceremony, the timetable and the fees. The second is in place for this to happen. You will will run through these with you when you he might be willing to offer you a then there can be no religious content in is to give formal notice of your intention be given a marriage appointment slip to collect your licence so if you have chosen dedication service or blessing after the words or music used at the wedding. to marry and the third is to collect your MINORS WISHING TO MARRY confirm your booking and asked to return to have readings, it is advisable to take you have been legally married in a civil marriage licence usually three working Anyone under the age of sixteen years is to the office about a month before the spare copies with you to leave with the ceremony. You will already be formally CHURCH OF ENGLAND WEDDINGS days before the marriage. Either one not permitted to marry. If you are between wedding to give formal notice of your Superintendent Registrar (so that she can married so there are none of the legal pass all the information on to the delegate). EGAL ORMALITIES or both of you will need to make these the ages of sixteen and eighteen years the intention to marry. This is L F formalities associated with a church visits in person. Sometimes the first and written consent of both parents (or the first legal stage of the If you have an Anglican [Church of wedding to worry about and it will most second stages run together so that you guardians) must be sought before a proceedings. Once notice is taken both IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE JERSEY England] wedding you will be married likely mean that after the civil ceremony your names will be displayed on the notice give notice at the same time as making marriage licence can be issued. If your If you live outside the Island, the either by banns or by licence of the has taken place, you go to the church the appointment at the Register Office parents or guardians live in the Island the board in the Register Office as your public easiest way to start to make the Dean of Jersey and all arrangements are for a blessing or a short service in which as the minimum period of notice for a consent must be given in the presence declaration of your intention to marry (this necessary arrangements is to email the made through the Church. The Rector or you dedicate your life together to God. wedding is two clear weeks. One of you of the Superintendent Registrar. If they is the civil wedding equivalent of the banns Register Office on [email protected] Vicar will advise you on the procedures is required to have lived at your current live outside the Island the consent may be being read in the Anglican church). Marriage or to write to the Superintendent Registrar that have to be followed but generally address for at least 7 days prior to giving ARRANGING A CIVIL MARRIAGE given on a form which is provided by the is a legal business and your ceremony can at 10 Royal Square, St Helier, Jersey JE2 couples marry in the home parish of notice. A fee will be charged for giving Civil marriages may take place either Superintendent Registrar for this purpose. not go ahead unless all the legal formalities 4WA. The legal processes are the same one of the parties to the marriage. If notice and certain documents will need to in the Register Office or in Approved have been completed. as if you lived in the Island, of course, marrying outside your parish, you will need Premises. The most up to date list of be produced (see the What documents GENERAL SUMMARY but you will be arranging your wedding to attend public worship at that church do I need? section below). You will need Approved Premises is available online The law requires there to be a minimum as a ‘notice by mail’ rather than in person. ‘regularly’ (usually for a period of at least to take your documents with you each at the Register Office’s pages on the In order to marry in either the Register of two clear weeks between notice being Again, bookings are accepted for weddings six months before the wedding is due to time you go to the Register Office. States of Jersey website www.gov.je/ Office, Approved Premises or in a non- taken and the wedding. The licence up to a year ahead. If your wedding is take place). If this is the case, the banns LifeEvents/GettingMarried/Pages/ can be issued after the notice has been within the coming year, please send details When she has issued your marriage Anglican church you must obtain a licence will be read out on the three Sundays CivilMarriages.aspx where there is a link displayed for a minimum of seven clear days of your names, your address(es) and the licence, the Superintendent Registrar from the Superintendent Registrar by prior to the wedding both in your local to the list which can be downloaded. It and the marriage may then take place no date, time and place you wish to marry. will ask you to take it directly to the following the Procedures in the next section. parish church and in the one where you is also available from the Register Office sooner than two days following the day on If it is further ahead, the Superintendent Registrar of the parish in which the wish to be married. The church which will at 10 Royal Square, St Helier (and of which the licence is issued but no longer Registrar will be able to advise you about marriage will take place. She will have what to do next and when to do it. not be holding the wedding will publish a course can be posted to you) and at the ROCEDURES than fourteen days after the issue of the already mentioned the need for you P certificate stating that the banns have Register Office for the Parish of St Helier, licence. The Notice of Marriage is valid for to contact the Registrar about your Once the preliminary discussions have taken been published and the banns will be valid which will be moving to new premises a period of three months and the marriage wedding on your first visit to the Register IF YOU LIVE IN JERSEY place by email, there will be a booking fee for three months after publication. Equally, in the Town Hall in the New Year. The must take place within that time and at the Office (when you were given your to be paid. All couples have to pay this fee if you come from different parishes, banns Register Office for the Parish of St Helier If you live in Jersey and wish to marry venue specified in the notice. The issue marriage appointment slip) and have whether they are originally from Jersey must be read in both local churches. will re-open for business at the Town Hall in an approved premises or non-Anglican of the licence is the second legal stage of followed this through when you gave or not. Currently this fee has to be sent (it will have its own entrance on Seale church, then you will marry by licence of the the proceedings and it is usually arranged notice by then asking you to ring him/her. through the post; indeed the next stages Street) on Monday 11 January 2016. Superintendent Registrar. You can explore to take place three working days before The Registrar will prepare the documents of the arrangements – which involve the OTHER RELIGIOUS Its telephone number will continue to be how to get your licence online at www. the wedding. This can make Wednesday for the wedding and enter your marriage payment of monies and the sending of DENOMINATION WEDDINGS 01534-811088. gov.je/LifeEvents , by ringing the Register mornings very busy at the Register Office in the register. documents - are all made through the post. LEGAL FORMALITIES Office (01534 441335), by emailing if there is a busy Saturday ahead so it is As a result weddings which are arranged as REMARRIAGE If you decide to marry in an Approved ([email protected]) or by calling in advisable to avoid Wednesday mornings ‘Notices by email’ need at least two clear If you have chosen to have a wedding In the case of remarriage, the church Premises you will need to make to the Office during the week between for giving notice if you can, especially in the months between start and finish for all the in a Church other than the Church of will officially allow both widow/ers and your own arrangements with the 9.00am and 12.30pm. Juggling dates busier time of year (April to October). You necessary postal exchanges to be made.

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The Superintendent Registrar contracted in Jersey is recognised there. or the death certificate of your late It is now possible to pay by debit card in person at the Office advises the use of a guaranteed next-day- In this connection the advice of the spouse of the Superintendent Registrar. delivery mail service whether you live in consul or Consular Agency for your Any legal change of name the UK, Europe or any other part of the country should be sought. In addition if • documents (deeds poll or statutory TIMES world when you post any monies and/or you are a citizen of a country outside the documents to the Register Office. A notice European Union (EU) wishing to marry declarations) Marriages may take place between 8.00am and 7.00pm. of marriage form is posted to you when a British Citizen you should ensure that • Any documents in a language The Register Office is available for marriages from Mondays you have paid your booking fee; this will your immigration status permits you to other than English or French must be to Friday between 11.00am and 1.00pm, and on Saturdays need to be completed and returned to the marry. If you are a non-EU citizen living accompanied by officially certified between 11.00am and 1.00pm and sometimes later on Register Office during the three months outside Jersey you should check with translations into the English language application to the Superintendent Registrar. Half an hour is preceding the date of the marriage. The Jersey Customs and Immigration that you allocated for each marriage. The Register Office is closed for • All these documents need to be Superintendent Registrar usually asks for have the necessary immigration clearance all business on Sundays and Public Holidays. This can affect ‘originals’ - that is either the document the form to be returned so that it arrives before coming to the Island to be married. the date your licence has to be issued if you decide to marry issued in the first instance from the approximately one month before the date All enquiries about immigration status and just after a Bank Holiday. Register Office or Court concerned or of the marriage. If it is early, she will keep visas should be made to Jersey Customs it on file until a month before the wedding. and Immigration, Maritime House, La a stamped ‘extract’ from that Register It must arrive no less than two clear weeks Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, JE1 Office or Court. Photocopies, scans before the date of the wedding or you 1JD, telephone (+44 1534 448000), or copies certified by a lawyer are not All marriages in the Register Office take place at the will not be able to marry on the date you email ([email protected]). Please note acceptable nor are certificates/decrees discretion of the Superintendent Registrar. Marriages in have arranged. You need to send the form – a Jersey marriage certificate does not which have been laminated. non-Anglican churches take place at the discretion of the along with the relevant documents (see provide a bride with the opportunity to RECOGNITION OF minister or priest of the church concerned and marriages What documents do I need? below) and state what name she will use after a in Approved Premises take place at the discretion of the FOREIGN DIVORCES the notice fee. She will enter your details marriage. management of the Premises concerned. into the Notice of Marriage book and Divorce decrees issued in countries display your names on the notice board in outside the United Kingdom are only the Register Office as mentioned above. JERSEY RESIDENTS WISHING TO recognised in Jersey if, at the date of the She will usually keep your documents MARRY OUTSIDE THE ISLAND institution of the divorce proceedings until you arrive at the Register Office to This guide is designed for couples who in the country in which it was obtained, collect your marriage licence and to talk choose to marry in Jersey. If you have either spouse was habitually resident through the arrangements for the big day. decided to marry outside the Island, you in or, if that country uses domicile as This is usually three working days before might need to apply to the Superintendent a ground of jurisdiction in matters of the date of your marriage. Unless your Les Quennevais, St Brelade...... 744984 Registrar for a certificate of no- divorce, domiciled in that country, or BAPTIST CHURCHES wedding is to take place in St Helier, you St Peters Valley, St Lawrence ...... 734697 impediment [to your marriage]. Check was a national of that country; or if Vauxhall Street, St Helier ...... 879611 will have been asked to make contact with with the local authorities in the country the divorce is recognised as valid in the JERSEY JEWISH CONGREGATION the Parish Registrar when you receive CHURCH OF ENGLAND you have chosen as your wedding venue country of the spouse domicile. Synagogue, St Brelade ...... 744946 the final mailing from the Register Office. for information about what documents The Deanery, David Place, St Helier ...... 720001 This mailing will be confirmation that your ETHODIST HURCH are necessary for you to marry there EES Parish Church, Church Street, St Helier ...... 736734 M C wedding has been entered in the notice F (warning: it can get complicated if those St Andrew’s Vicarage, First Tower St Helier . . . . 734975 St Helier ...... 877517 book and a form to complete and bring authorities are unaware of Jersey’s legal The Superintendent Registrar will ask St Mark’s Vic., Springfield Road, St Helier...... 720595 Sion, St John ...... 739906 with you when you come to Jersey to be status as a jurisdiction separate from the for each relevant fee at the appropriate St Paul’s Vic., Claremont Av., St Saviour ...... 880393 Bulwarks, St Brelade ...... 743933 married. Ringing the Registrar in advance UK). If you do need a certificate of no- time and cannot accept a lump sum Grouville Parish ...... 853073 Communicare, St Brelade ...... 743933 of your arrival ensures that s/he knows impediment please call or email the Register payment for the total in advance. NO St Brelade’s Parish ...... 742302 Samares, St Clement ...... 481335 to expect you on the day your licence is Office for advice on how to proceed. FEES SHOULD BE SENT IN ADVANCE. It St Aubin on the Hill ...... 744009 La Rocque, Grouville & St Martin ...... 722093 issued – a very important connection to is worth noting that additional charges St Clement Parish ...... 851992 St Ouen...... 491877 make as the Parish Registrar (an honorary WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED? may be made by the Church or Approved St John Parish ...... 861677 Aubin Lane, St Saviour ...... 722093 officer of the parish) not only produces Premises. The fee for giving notice St Lawrence Parish, Millbrook...... 869013 your certificates and the returns signed CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS is £65, whether in person or by mail. St Martin Parish ...... 854294 at the wedding, s/he also enters your • Full birth certificates/adoption Where application is made by post, the Gorey Hill ...... 853255 La Rue de la Vallee, St Mary...... 482171 wedding in the parish marriage register. certificate – either of these certificates St Mary Parish ...... 484678 is the long-form with parents’ names total fees and charges amount to £365, ROMAN CATHOLIC It is possible that current work to be able £445 or £465 for a marriage in the St Ouen Parish ...... 481800 to deliver some of these processes for recorded on it; if you don’t have one, ...... St Mary & St Peter, St Helier...... 720235 Register Office (depending on the time St Peter Parish 481805 a notice by mail wedding through the please seek advice about how to St Saviour Parish...... 736679 St Thomas, Val Plaisant, St Helier ...... 720235 of the wedding), £380 or £400 for a States of Jersey website will come to get one from the Register Office. If Trinity Parish ...... 861110 Sacred Heart, St Aubins, St Brelade ...... 863149 marriage in Approved Premises (again fruition in 2016. Have a look at the Life you were born in England or Wales Church of our Lady, St Martin ...... 853953 Events pages on www.gov.je to see what you can apply online for your birth depending on the time of the wedding) CHURCH OF SCOTLAND St Patrick, St Clement ...... 853953 is available. certificate through the following link and £300 for a marriage in a non- St Columba’s, St Helier...... 730659 St Mathew, St Peter ...... 863149 Anglican church. All fees and charges St Bernadette, St Brelade...... 863149 https://www.gov.uk/order-copy- LIM ENTECOSTAL are subject to regular increases and it is E P birth-death-marriage-certificate OCIETY F RIENDS UAKERS NON-BRITISH CITIZENS WISHING likely that the fees will be increased in Stopford Rd., St Saviour ...... 721054 S O F (Q ) TO MARRY IN THE ISLAND 2016. For uptodate information about Meeting House, St Helier ...... 766156 • If either of you has been INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH If you are a citizen of a country other previously married, documentary this and a breakdown of the fees please UNITED REFORM CHURCH Halkett Place, St Helier...... 743722 than the United Kingdom, you should proof of freedom to marry a divorce see: http://www.gov.je/LifeEvents/ Belmont Road, St Helier...... 726644 Sion, St John ...... 861386 ensure that laws in your country are decree absolute (or final decree)/ GettingMarried/Pages/MarriageLicence. Victoria St., St Helier ...... 768957 observed to ensure that any marriage dissolution of civil partnership aspx

The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 18 The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 19 Be a Beautiful Bride BE A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE Not all wedding shops will let you take accidentally asking far too many people Now on to the dress? When choosing the shade of your dress, do consider the colour of your photos of their dresses, but it might be in the first excitement of getting engaged a good idea to bring a camera with you and then are forced to ask some to skin. Pure white only really suits brunettes or dark skinned brides; blondes and redheads look if possible, just in case. Think about how drop out. Similarly, think carefully about better in ivory. many outfits you try on when you’re having small children as part of the just trying to find a new going out top. wedding party as you will need to Now imagine how long you might spend consider how much they are finding a wedding dress. The odds of Different styles of dress flatter certain these can be just as beautiful, but are likely to enjoy the experience, and stop and chat about what you’ve seen. you forgetting the exact dresses you shapes, for example, a push up corset consequently how they are likely to usually far cheaper. Whatever you Don’t be afraid of colour either, if you have tried on (and where you did so!) will give you a small waist and good behave. Sweet as they may look, you might decide to do, it would be wise to start don’t want to wear a white dress. Many are high, so at the very least try to cleavage. consider letting them walk down the considering your options long before brides now go for coloured dresses, take notes so you don’t end up trailing aisle with you but then sitting with their the wedding day itself, as made to and the tradition of the white dress back around shops looking for a dress If it’s a restricting corset it will reduce parents for the rest of the ceremony or measure dresses can take six months was only revived relatively recently, you vaguely remember trying on in a a large bust or if you’re slightly pear another compromise that will hopefully or more to be completely ready when Queen Victoria chose it for her dressing room with red walls… shaped then go for a dress with a long and some shops only stock sample wedding dress (recent in terms of make for the least stress and most full skirt, such as A-line or ball gown dresses, so may need up to three historical tradition, obviously, not When you do go to try wedding enjoyment, particularly if your shapes, and avoid fishtail-skirts. months to order in a dress for you to recent as in yesterday). Here’s a short, dresses on, underwear will probably ceremony will be long. Go shopping buy. Wedding dresses vary immensely traditional guide to colours of wedding not be the first thing you’ll be thinking with your bridesmaids to choose A scooped neckline will also enhance in style, shape, colour, fabric and type of dresses, for those who want some kind about, but do be aware that the shop dresses that suit them all. If they are your bust whereas a slightly fitted you are thinking about wearing on the decoration (in terms of lace, beading, of tradition but would prefer not to assistants will help you in and out of varying ages, use a theme rather flared dress with cut away sleeves will day itself, so that you can see what sequins etc), so just look around, try wear white: of dresses, so just make sure you’re than asking teenagers to wear the frills understate a curvy figure and will draw it all looks like when put together. If dresses on and consider all you can to wearing something you won’t be and flounces that only look cute on the attention away from the hips and bust. you are still uncertain about accesso- make certain you find the dress that MARRIED IN: embarrassed to be standing around in under-tens. If you have your heart set ries, bring a few along with a digital or you really want and will love to wear while the shop assistant helps you into on matching dresses then, depending Try lots of dresses on to get the feel White - You’ve chosen all right Polaroid camera so you can think it over on the big day itself. Most important- your dress. on the number of bridesmaids, you for them and don’t forget you will be Blue - Your love is true at your leisure. Also walk around the ly, don’t shop alone! If you take your could always pick two different styles wearing it all day, so make sure it is Pearl - You’ll live in a whirl shop a bit so you can feel how it moves mother or a good friend with you, you’ll Having found and ordered your dress, and let your bridesmaids choose who comfortable. You could consider a dress Brown - You’ll live out of town and if there are any potential problems have much more fun because you’ll the first fitting should take place about would be happiest wearing each one. with detachable sleeves and/ or train Red - You will wish yourself dead when you stop standing still and start have someone there who can offer you six weeks before the wedding to allow if you want to have the full-length moving around! When it comes to the Also if you have a few bridesmaids, encouragement when you’re Yellow - You’re ashamed of your plenty of time for any adjustments. As dress for the ceremony but are afraid final fitting, you will want to know one of whom will be more difficult to feeling tired, patience and fellow you will have discovered from ordinary it will be too hot or too cumbersome details about actually wearing the dress. dress than the others, then find a few Green - Ashamed to be seen clothes, no two people are exactly the to wear all day. Also think about the understanding as you take them to styles and colours she would be happy same size and clothes off of the hanger If you will need help getting it on, make type of wedding you are having, as a yet another dress shop, and an honest Pink - Your fortunes/spirits will wearing and then see what the rarely fit perfectly, so your wedding sure that whoever will be helping you big fairytale princess dress may look opinion for every dress you try on. Also sink others look like in the same ones. Most dress will almost certainly be altered on your wedding day knows what needs out of place at a more casual wedding, with someone (or even two or three Grey - You’ll live far away importantly, both you and they should slightly before you wear it. On the first to be done. Ask what to do if the dress while at a more traditional, big church people) with you, you can take a break Black - You’ll wish yourself back be happy with what they are wearing. fitting, you should find the things that gets slightly creased: should you iron it wedding a little black dress may leave and go get a drink or something in It is your big day, but if they hate their will want altering. Listen to the person or steam it? If you need to iron it, what people asking who the bride is! If your between going to shops; it could be a It should possibly be noted that green dresses, you’ll end up with awkward, in the shop, also to whoever you have setting should you use? Also find out budget is tight, consider looking at the long day if you just keep going from was perceived to bring bad luck, except brought with you to help, but also what to do if you get a spot of make embarrassed or sulky bridesmaids on bridesmaid’s dresses in shops as well; place to place without a chance to for Irish brides, and if you feel like being mention anything you are uncertain up or something on it: is there anything your hands, none of which make for a royalty for the day you should wear about, even if you think it sounds they would recommend to use, or not good atmosphere on the day. Different silver, as this was the stupid! Odds are the assistant will have to use? Take the opportunity to try gown styles can help create a shorter, traditional royal colour for wedding heard it before and in any case, this is the dress on one more time as well, taller, heavier, or thinner look. Here are dresses before Queen Victoria! Today your dress for your wedding day; you especially if it has been a while since some tips: red and gold are particularly popular if have every right to make it as close your last fitting. You will feel more you prefer to steer away from the white to perfection as possible! Pay close confident about it if you have tried A short, heavy or ivory gown. In terms of current styles, attention to everything, so that you it on and checked that everything is figure: To look taller and asymmetrical cuts are still 1 know how it will feel and look, and how correct shortly before the wedding, and slimmer, avoid knit fabrics. Use the popular, while brides often add you want it to feel and look on the day. if anything does need altering at the last princess or A-line style. Chiffon detail to their dresses in the form You will have a least two fittings before minute, now is the time to find out! is the best fabric choice because of diamante sparkles, beading and the final one (so that the second time it produces a floating effect and embroidery on selected bits of the dress. round you can check what was changed BRIDESMAIDS camouflages weight. This can be a clever way of adding some the first time and make sure there is Before you start considering outfits for colour to an otherwise white, cream or absolutely nothing else that you want your bridesmaids, decide on who will pay A short, thin figure: A ivory dress. Don’t forget as well that done) but you may have more if you for them. If you are expecting them (or 2 shirtwaist or natural waist style for the majority of the ceremony, most need them - there are no hard and fast their parents) to pay or pay a bit, then with bouffant skirt will produce a people will probably be behind so, so rules about it. At the second fitting this needs to be decided at the outset to taller, more rounded figure. Chiffon, don’t forget about what the dress looks you should also bring along your shoes, avoid difficulty later on. Also consider velvet, lace and Schiffli net are like from the back. your bridal lingerie and any accessories carefully who you will ask, so as to avoid probably the best fabric choices.

The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 20 The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 21 BE A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE Flower A tall, heavy figure: Princes sleeveless gowns. Consider whether you if you decide that’s the way to go! You 3 or A-line are the best styles for want them to match the exact shade could consider having a second, more Arrangements, slimming the figure; satin, chiffon and of your dress or to be in a different comfortable pair of shoes to change lace fabrics are recommended. colour, perhaps matching your into at some point later in the day if flowers or the dresses of your necessary, just in case. When shopping A tall, thin figure: Tiers or bridesmaids. They vary in for shoes, the best time to go is in the Plants & 4 flounces will help reduce the length between having one afternoon, as by this time of the day impression of height. A shirtwaist or button at the wrist up to sixteen buttons your feet will have warmed up and will natural waist style with a full skirt covering the arm right up to the be similar to how they will be on the day. Decorations are ideal choices. Satin and lace are shoulder, depending on your dress, style To help keep your feet cool on the day, the best fabrics. A skirt that ends just and personal preference. If you choose you could put a little talcum powder in If you are having your wedding in a church below the knee or a two-piece outfit to wear gloves, your chief bridesmaid the toe of the shoe. it is likely there will be more than one will also help to disguise height. will be given the job of holding on to them during the service. HEAD-DRESSES wedding held there that day. It is a good Many people, especially those getting Head-dresses provide balance to the married in the registrar’s office, choose idea to get together with the other VEILS overall appearance and it is essential to something simple such as a suit, (which have a dress rehearsal to ensure the couples and discuss your idea of what you can be worn again). With the right Veils will have different effects design for the head-dress is in keeping accessories, a simple cream suit can dependant upon style. Short veils might want in terms of floral decoration with the dress. Also, again, make sure be transformed into a chic and stylish traditionally can drop to the shoulders; and what they had in mind and see if you you will be comfortable wearing it for creation. waist or fingertips and long veils will only be used if the wedding dress has long periods of time, as few people can come up with a joint plan so as you THE TRAIN a long train. There are many different wear head-dresses every day and you can share the costs involved. don’t want to wear something that will If you decide to have a train on your types to consider, depending on your only give you a headache early in the dress, once again you will have a few style of dress and your own preference. day due to uncomfortable hairpins or options. The vast majority of brides Most veils are made from a fabric called By combining the cost you will be able to decorate more of the unaccustomed weight on your head. prefer to have a train no longer than eight “illusion,” which is similar to netting but church than if you were doing it by yourselves. The minister Head-dresses can, in common with BellaFiorifloristjersey feet long, at most. The smallest common softer and finer, made from silk or nylon. will be able to help with their names and telephone numbers. almost everything else involved in the train is known as the duster or sweep, The most common styles are blusher (a wedding preparations, vary hugely in and extends only about a foot behind loose veil that falls well forward over When it comes to floral arrangements there are no rules. style, from a simple circlet of baby’s the face or back over a headpiece, which It is advisable to employ a florist to supply the flower you, starting where the dress hits the breath, to a hat with a large brim for the floor. A medium length train is generally is often attached to a longer veil with arrangements. two or three layers), fingertip length, veil to hang from, or even a tiara. This between three and a half and four and a will also need careful thought, to find a half feet long, attached at the waist so chapel length (a veil falling about two or Most of the work with the flowers is done the day before and three yards down from the headpiece), headpiece and veil combination that add the morning of the wedding when the couple and their families that it doesn’t trail too far along the floor. something to the dress you have chosen, ballet or waltz length (a veil falling to the are at their busiest. Therefore unless the floral displays are The longest train is called the cathedral without overpowering it. train and it extends from the waist to a ankles), cathedral length (a veil falling very simple it is wise to have them professionally prepared by about three and a half yards from the local companies. Decisions regarding the flowers should only length of six and a half to seven and a half STOCKINGS headpiece, usually worn with a cathedral be made once the wedding outfits have been chosen. The style feet. You may well want some help with There is specially designed hosiery for train) and flyaway (a veil with multiple and colour scheme of flowers should be in keeping with the this sort of train at various points during weddings which vary from intricate details the day, when you don’t want it to trail layers that falls just to the shoulders, wedding and in particular reflect the personality of the bride. worn with a less formal outfit or a dress on the ankles to delicate laces and silks. along the floor and get dirty, at which Always have a pair in reserve as such with a highly decorated back that you Flowers can also be chosen keeping their symbolic meaning point you can probably ask your brides- things always do ladder more easily than want to display). in mind, although do remember that meanings can vary from maids or page boys to carry it for you. It is you expect. often possible to get detachable trains, so place to place, and that many people won’t be aware of what each flower symbolises! However many flowers do traditionally that you can have the effect of the train SHOES JEWELLERY represent certain qualities and, if they match your colour when you want it but don’t have to cope Make sure you select comfortable Arranging necklaces, bracelets and scheme, could be selected on this merit. For example orange with it for the rest of the day, but if not shoes that complement your gown; anything else that may occur to you can blossom, symbolising purity and chastity, is frequently to trains should have some way of hooking and don’t forget to break them in well put the finishing touch onto the perfect be seen at weddings, as are lilies, symbolising majesty. Red them up to the dress when you want before your wedding day. If you are outfit. Particularly remember to check the roses, and chrysanthemums of course, represent love, as do to. There are generally hooks as either worried about marking them by wearing neckline and sleeve length of your outfit tulips, while snowdrops symbolise hope, ivy is equated with the waist (bustle style) or the shoulder, them to break them in, put them on to determine what type of jewellery will eternal fidelity and the forget-me-not represents true love where you can attach the train when in the house then curl up with a book complement the style best. If your dress and remembrance. Lily-of-the-valley is worn for happiness, Shop 5, Colomberie you are not using it. Occasionally you will or sit and watch television! You could is very ornate then it will probably be and myrtle for joy. Peonies, on the other hand, are said to be find a dress where the loop is held over also find a pair of big socks to cover best to keep the jewellery simple and vice Parade, St Helier for shame, so won’t be appropriate for wedding day flowers in the fingers instead, in an old fashioned, them so you can wear them without versa. You may also want to consider the terms of their meaning, and some people prefer to avoid the JE2 4QA elegant style. anything getting anywhere near the colour of your dress, of the decorations colour combination red and white, believing this calls to mind fabric. Tight shoes can make you and of the outfits the bridesmaids will T: (01534) 528080 GLOVES blood and bandages. miserable and ruin your wedding day, and wear when choosing your jewellery. E: info@bellaﬁ ori.je Gloves add a nice touch with either if you’re not used to wearing high heels short-sleeved, three-quarter length, or make sure you’re happy walking in them Following are a few further examples of flower meanings:

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There’s so was 12! Although not from Jersey she specialising in bespoke wedding some flowers from the bride’s bouquet, unpretending excellence much to arrange, but it’s the details has lived here for 13 years and brings flowers. at least for the groom. This recalls At Fleur D’Amour wedding and events, AMELLIA WHITE that will make the difference and turn a with her the experience of working • C ( ); the old tradition of the knight wearing we offer a full wedding and hire wedding into something unforgettable. for florists in her native Wales! Ffi is She believes that every wedding is you are adorable, perfected his lady’s colours in medieval times, in service, our team are on hand to help the Creative Director and manages the special, whether it is to be a grand loveliness order to declare his love for her, so it is with all your floral requirements from reception flowers to button holes, we Balloon decorations, used shop and employees, while creating or intimate event, modern or classic, • AMBROSIA; not surprising this custom has found its budget or themed, and creates original can give advice on design and seasonal imaginatively, will transform any wonderful designs for people! your love is reciprocated home in the midst of the wedding day and breath-taking designs which will availability, to help you make your room into the ambience that you’re celebrations. put the finishing touch on your special • FERN; special day truly wonderful. looking for. 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The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 24 The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 25 The Wedding Planner’s Wedding Photography How was your Wedding, Bella? Photographs and videos of the day are very important, therefore it is It was beyond magical. The joy you feel on your wedding day is something you cannot prepare for. worthwhile spending a little time considering what you require, as you only get one chance to get it right! Decide Did your husband enjoy the day as much as you? Absolutely! Thomas was beaming all day. The love, warmth and affection we felt on your budget and then ask for some quotes and only use from our guests was all enveloping. professional photographers. So many people think they can be professional How did Mr Molloy propose? photographers just because they own a digital camera! We were on holiday. I was snorkelling with turtles, as I climbed back onto the boat, Thomas was down on one knee; our family beside him. He did an amazing job; it takes a lot to surprise me! Finding a photographer may seem like a daunting task to those they will already have some ideas about what works well of us who usually have no need to do such a thing and simply at your location as they will have some experience with it. What were your inspirations for your chosen theme or colour take photos as the need arises, but at the end of the day the palette? most important thing to remember is that this is your day, and See how far they are willing to adapt to what you want: are My business is named after a quote from my favourite fi lm, ‘The Princess Bride’. the photographer should listen to what you want, regardless of they willing to accept a list of photos from you that you I love all things whimsical and mystical. We wanted the decor to be a how professionally or vaguely you phrase it! Try to book early (as particularly want? Are they happy to let others take photos at thespian styled refl ection of our favourite place; the woods where we walk our much as 12-18 months in advance if you can!) to find a good the same time as they are, or will this interfere with their work? dogs.”Enchanted” became the word of the year amongst our families. Our photographer who will capture the exact spirit of your wedding. If the event goes on for longer than expected, will they be willing colour palette was blush, sage and forest greens. Tea lights fl ickered amidst moss Also if you want photos or a video to be taken during the service, to stay until the end? If yes, then at what extra charge? covered trees. Woodland creatures and bark hearts adorned foliage fi lled vignettes. We created tree a tree ‘stumpery’ and mesmerizing tablescapes for you should check that this will be ok with the person conducting photo opportunities. Silk peonies, succulents and clay mushrooms sat beneath the service. fairy-lit fl oating hoop chandeliers. We chose Yankee Candles to fragrance the rooms. A professional photographer is one of the most important members of the wedding party, as it is their job to make sure How did you choose to entertain your guests? that the day will be remembered forever, ensuring that every With a touch of our Irish heritage. Cannon O’Rafferty’s School of Irish Dance moment of your wedding day is captured so you will have warmed our dance fl oor – a heartfelt gift from our Bridesmaids! Our favourite an enduring set of beautiful images. Photos will remain as band, Scoops Music, fl ew in from Dublin. Both were outstanding. Our DJ was tangible echoes of the day, long after the wedding day itself equally brilliant, local happy chappy Stevie Brennan. is over and done. They will be the things you look back on, We had ‘jenga’ blocks as a fun guest book alternative. Our guests participated show to family and friends in later years and use as proof of with words of marriage advice during the best mens’ speech. We also had the a day you will always remember. All of this means that a good glorious LuLu’s Ice Cream; which was brilliant, even in December! set of wedding photos will be a joy forever, so do take your time making a final decision to be sure you make the right Were you happy with your venue? one. A good photographer will make you look like a star, but Hotel La Place were magnifi cent to work with. The staff were helpful and polite. still capture the real you. Another factor in modern wedding The service and standard was fi ve star throughout. The owner even took the photography is time. None of us like to be kept time to approach me at breakfast, announcing “the decor was the most beautiful standing around for hours when there’s a party to go to, and a he had ever seen in his hotel”. That was a huge compliment to start the happiest professional photographer will use their creative and day of our lives! technical skills to get the best results as quickly and smoothly as possible. Who else was involved in your Wedding Day? Our photographer was brilliant. Daisy Barnard, captured every moment You will want to have met your photographer at least once beautifully. By Petsy designed our breathtaking 3d tree cake and our lovely tree before the day itself, and if possible have communicated in shaped favour cookies, which doubled as place cards . We were honoured to have some way far more. If this sounds like just one more thing David Lister marry us; it was his last wedding as a registrar. Chex were super to make time for, don’t worry too much, but do bear in with our groomsmen’s suit fi ttings. One of my brothers fi lmed our wedding day mind that the more comfortable you are with your chosen as a sweet gesture. The fabulous Hayley at Salon Select was our hairdresser. A photographer, the easier it will be to communicate to him friend, Emily did the make-up. Both were superb; fashioning fl awless styles. My what you want and the more fun it will be on your wedding Wedding dress was a lucky fi nd on eBay, a stunning gift from my mum, Jenny. My mum, was a godsend. She made my bridal bouquet and my headdress. The year day. If you can find a photographer that you genuinely get planning my wedding with my mum was so wonderful. My father, John, gave me on with, can smile with and even laugh with, the photos on away and I was the proudest daughter. All of our thank you gifts were from my the day will be more natural and far less stressful than can handcrafted bespoke gifts range, (www.asyouwishjersey.co.uk). otherwise be the case. This person will be spending a fair amount of time with you on the day, so do try to find someone that you Is there anything you would do differently? will be happy to have with you on your wedding day. Give myself more time to enjoy the day. My advice to any Bride or Groom, would be to start early. I wish I could relive every second again. It was spectacular. Ask the photographer if you can see all the shots taken at Another tip is making sure you have a great Master of Ceremonies; my eldest a single wedding rather than (or as well as) a selection of brother was marvellous. It’s imperative to turn problems into opportunities; I the best from a few. This will allow you to have a better couldn’t fi nd a cellist to play during our signing of the register, so I chose my idea of how many great shots you will get of your day. Find parents wedding song as sentimental surprise for them. out if they have had an event at your location before. If so,

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THREE PERFECT VENUES FOR YOUR BIG DAY Choosing the right venue is the most important part of wedding We have created a unique wedding package with a Civil Ceremony NICHE EVENTS.COM planning. That’s why Seymour Hotels have three perfect venues, and wedding breakfast in the tranquil surroundings of Greenhills, provides stylish gourmet food together with champagne bringing more candles in for the tables, hanging fairy lights around each with their own unique style. Whichever venue you choose, followed by a larger evening celebration at the central Pomme and cocktail bars, using modern equipment backed up with doors and windows, putting refl ective surfaces like mirrors on the the planning will be perfect, the food will be delightful and the d’Or Hotel. a quality service from their skilled workforce. From a simple walls to create the effect of more lights, or putting disco lights and memories will be treasured. Wedding BBQ with a lamb on the spit, a Gala Wedding Buffet or a disco ball up. To discuss this package please contact either hotel. a full sit down three course marquee function, Niche Events.com We understand that your wedding is very personal and so look can cater for any event large or small. Modern British Cuisine forward to discussing your plans, showing you around our hotels, The Merton Hotel has a number of options to choose from with a “twist”. Their motto is “for those who just love great food”. THE JERSEY KITCHEN and ensuring the fi nest details are taken care of. including its own private nightclub! Whatever your type of event, a marquee can be provided to Jersey Kitchen are a high quality Private and Event Catering suit the occasion! Traditional marquees, starclothed linings, Company. They also make their own hand-crafted artisan Our professional dedicated staff are experienced in running For something really different, we can even offer a hog roast chandeliers, dance fl oors, themed interiors and various fl oorings. charcuterie using locally raised Genuine Jersey pork and beef. weddings of all types and sizes, and will help you with arranging poolside at The Aquadome, or sessions on our FlowRider surf They can also help you with venue recommendations. They even have a beautiful Victorian cart and a cute shiny every aspect of your special day. machine! serving pod which they can set up at events and serve all manner Niche Events.com’s corporate event company have a styling of goodies from. With its superb, central town location, and state of the art facili- For more details call The Merton Hotel on 01534 754317 or email section should you wish to have your wedding or event styled ties, the 4 * Pomme d’Or Hotel caters for small, intimate weddings [email protected] from start to fi nish. Tel: 07797 729 292 and ask Trudy for They can not only look after your catering but can supply bars and and larger celebrations. The hotel is licensed for Civil Ceremonies. further details and a wedding pack or look at their entertainment to make your wedding event that bit special and For guests wishing to stay overnight or longer, we offer excellent website www.nicheevents.com for further information. unique. For more details call The Pomme d’Or Hotel on 01534 751 372 or special rates and easy booking procedures. Your guests will have E-mail [email protected] email [email protected] full free use of all our facilities, including the Aquadome at The Please see their advert below for more information and you can Merton Hotel. Whatever you choose to do, do remember who will be also call them on 07797 716 716. The 4* Greenhills Country House Hotel has been refurbished coming to your wedding and so who will be eating there. It sounds in 2016, and is oozing with rural charm. Licensed for Civil There’s a variety of fl exible accommodation to suit everyone, like an obvious point, but if you can only offer your guests one Ceremonies and with beautiful gardens, it is a perfect setting for including the Bride and Groom – there’s a choice of upgraded choice of meal, or even one of two, do try to make sure there is your wedding. rooms and suites at each hotel. something there that most people will be willing to eat, not just something that looks and sounds impressive. Also, don’t forget to For more details call The Greenhills Hotel on 01534 481 042 or fi nd out what drinks can be provided and consider what you will be email [email protected] willing to pay for. Most places will include a basic reception drink for each person on arrival, such as Bucks Fizz or sparkling wine, one or two glasses of house wine and a glass of champagne for toasts. On top of this you will need to think if you want to provide anything else (a soft drink, for example, more wine, beer or whatever you think best). With the meal most people serve wine (white wine for starters, white meats, fi sh and salads; red wine with red meats. White wine should always be served fi rst as otherwise red will overpower the palate. For the same reason, a dry or medium wine would generally be served with a main meal in preference to a sweet one.)

For evening drinks, the most popular options are to put a certain amount of money behind the bar, so that people get free drinks up until that money runs out, at which time they start paying for their own, or to offer wine, beer or soft drinks free for guests, with anything else to be paid for separately. Another option would be to set up a tab behind the bar, which would be picked up at Your corkage-free the end of the night, the problem with this being that it is almost caterers impossible to budget for. If the evening will end in a disco, it may Tony and Helen Sargeant are Approved caterers for Jersey be a good idea to provide plenty of soft drinks for those who want seasoned caterers, having run Heritage sites as well as Victoria to quench their thirst. This may also cut down on the amount of three very successful restaurants in College, they offer personalised menu Jersey. They now run the Jersey planning, complimentary tasting alcohol consumed. Kitchen - a high quality Private and sessions and out of hours meetings if Event Catering company which has required. gone from strength to strength. You may also want to ﬁ nd out before the day how the Proud members of Genuine reception venue is usually decorated, and if you will want to add any Personal service and attention to Jersey they also produce their detail are their hallmarks. Whether own range of home-made further decorations yourself. Flowers have obviously already been catering for a small function of 50 charcuterie and Jersey Beef Biltong mentioned, but also decide if you want any further decoration. guests right up to a four course gala which is now exported overseas. Balloons, banners, ribbons and photographs of the two of dinner for 400, Tony and Helen will be there for their clients every step you could all be considered if you do wish to decorate the hall of the way. Email: [email protected] further. Will you spread confetti on the tables, or use feathers and or visit www.jerseykitchen.co.uk Plus, Jersey Kitchen do not charge tea lights on the tables? If the event will last into the evening, a corkage fee for clients wishing lighting may be a further consideration. How is the venue usually to supply their own wine & ﬁzz at marquee weddings, so you can put all lit and are you happy with the atmosphere this creates? If not, the money saved towards other parts Greenhills Hotel © Neverland Photography depending on the style of your wedding you might think about of your wedding!

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History lovers will be inspired by 16 New Street, which has items within the property, including a teapot and sugar bowl been approved as a civil wedding since 2012. engraved with the letter ‘P’ for Patriarche, are on loan from the descendants of Philippe Patriarche. Jersey Bride Built around 1730 by Philippe Patriarche, a former Constable of St. Helier and Jurat of the Royal Court, the property remained a In the early nineteenth century, 16 New Street was renovated private house until 1850. Following its purchase in 1864 by the in the Regency style. This work included the installation of new firm of A. de Gruchy & Co., shopkeepers, it was home to the windows to the front of the building, a revision to the shape Liberty gentlemen’s club 1870 - 1909 and was later rented to of the roof and the introduction of a marble fireplace to the the Young Men’s Christian Association. drawing room. Empty and neglected for many years since the late 1970s, Of the two rooms that have been licensed for wedding the building was donated to the National Trust in 2003; since ceremonies, the first is the Club Room which was used for then it has been completely restored to its former Georgian playing billiards in the Victorian era. With its hand-grained glory. Even the paint colours are based on scientific analysis panelled walls, period furniture and fireplaces, the room is ideal of samples taken from the house, and the wallpaper has been for an intimate candlelit ceremony accompanied by music from recreated on the basis of fragments discovered therein. the grand piano. The second licensed space is the Drawing The paintings adorning the walls are also authentic Room next door, the panelled walls of which are painted in pale representations of the Island during the Georgian period, many pink enhanced by fine Regency window dressings and elegant being on loan from Jersey Heritage. Notably, a number of furnishings. Both rooms seat approximately 40.

After the ceremony drinks may be served by the fireside with the option to host a wedding banquet for 16 guests subsequently. Please visit the Jersey Bride The other National Trust properties available for wedding hire are Câtel Fort, overlooking Grève de Lecq, and Le Don Hilton, otherwise known as La Caumine â Marie Best, beside weddings website and find St.Ouen’s Bay.

For further information about all these properties, please wedding services in the Island telephone the National Trust office on (01534) 483193 or email [email protected] www.jerseybride.co.uk

The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 34 Beauty Treatments BEAUTY TREATMENTS Both bride and groom will want to look good on the big day so, Facials every 3-4 weeks up to the big day can be as we all know we can look very different on film, so have a 10 fantastic for improving skin complaints and texture. couple of trial runs of putting on all the make up and taking a regardless of your usual beauty regime,you may want to consider beginning Opt for facials using organic products as most other couple of photos, that way you can see if it looks alright. products on the market are loaded with chemicals your preparations some time in advance. which make their way into our bloodstream. We still Anything you are not so keen on you can change, and if you go don’t know the detrimental long term effect of the to a beauty therapist they will do a full trial first. Try not to be It would be a good idea to have a hair cut about a month in earlier to make sure you know how much to put on) to keep it harsh chemicals in many of the products on the too heavy handed with the blusher as with the excitement of advance (particularly if you want to change your style slightly), in place throughout the day, or using soft wax if they will be market in our world today. the occasion and champagne flowing, you could end up looking and then neaten it up slightly if necessary a week before hand. wearing hats, as this is malleable enough to be simply pushed very flushed. This will give your hair a chance to settle into place and gives back into place once the hat is removed. 11 Daily skin routine is important, especially make-up you time to sort out exactly what you want done with it, or to removal at night. Choose organic products to It is always wise to go for the classical look with your make restyle it if you really don’t like the cut. About the same time you A woman’s wedding day is usually the most public display she cleanse and moisturise. up, that way it will not look dated when you look at your may both want to start (if you don’t normally) using a shampoo will ever experience in her lifetime. It is the day that she wants photographs in years to come. that suits your hair type and a conditioner to give your hair an to shine and be at her most beautiful. 12 Exfoliate your skin once or twice a week to ensure extra shine. Your hairdresser will advise and in most cases will that sebum does not get trapped beneath drier skin Some further precautions and tips listed below are necessary to be able to supply the product. If you want to treat yourself, you INSIDE and cause breakouts. It also greatly improves the enable you to prepare yourself in advance of the wedding day could also have a facial (yes, both brides and grooms if you wish texture of the skin for the make-up application on are as follows: Start every morning with a glass of warm water and are comfortable with the idea) at a salon about a month the big day and aids the make-up in staying on 1 and a squeeze of lemon juice (I know brides who have before the wedding and again about a week before. Don’t worry properly. Do not forget to protect your skin from the drying effects of transformed their skin by doing this one step only!). if you come out in spots shortly after the first time; this is just the wind and the sun. your body’s way of getting rid of toxins. Women who want to If you are suffering with stress (which affects our Drink 2 litres of water a day. Drink most of this in do so should wax their legs and pluck their eyebrows at least 13 skin) treat yourself to a few therapeutic treatments Do not go in the sun a couple of days before the wedding, as 2 the mornings to really flush out the toxins and four days before the wedding day, to allow time for the redness in the weeks before to keep you calm and well. you do not want to glow red on the big day. set you up for the day. to go down, as should men who wish to have their eyebrows tidied. Men may also want to do a thorough wet shave (after a After following the above steps, you should be glowing on your Cleanse your skin thoroughly every day using warm water and Dandelion tea is a wonderful diuretic and tonic shower or bath to soften the bristles and make the process eas- big day and the make-up will glide on easily. It is also important a mild facial wash finishing with a splash of cold water to close 3 for the liver and kidneys, it helps to strengthen ier) the morning of the wedding, or possibly the night before if the pores and patting your face dry with a towel, trying not to them and reduce your toxic build up. to go for your make-up trial a few weeks/months before to you feel this would be safer! Both members of the happy couple ensure that you are confident about the look you will have. pull the delicate skin around the eyes. Massage your face and should probably remember that a lot of people will be wanting neck with your fingertips to stimulate circulation and boost your Green tea is full of anti-oxidants, the Chinese have to look at their hands on the day itself to see the rings, so you 4 known about its secrets for thousands of years You will have a tremendous amount of photographs taken, and overall skin tone. may decide to treat yourselves to a manicure, or just look after – a cup of this a day is a great habit to be in and your hands a little more carefully in the run up to the wedding by helps to neutralise acidity in the body which pushing back cuticles with a towel after washing your hands and can also contributes to poor skin conditions. putting on hand cream. A Vitamin C supplement is very useful for aiding the On the day itself, men who usually pay little attention to their 5 immune system and supporting the skin. appearance may consider putting a little light hairspray or gel into their hair (no one will be able to tell! Just experiment a little Cut out all deep fried, salty and spicy foods if you 6 have a lot of redness or spots on your skin (the eastern world know these foods increase heat in the body and burden on the liver).

7 If you are suffering with digestive discomfort/ bloating as well as problematic skin, then try a food intolerance test to pinpoint the trigger foods which are creating a burden on the body.

Eat your evening meal early on as eating near to 8 bedtime places extra strain on the liver and digestive organs.

OUTSIDE 9 Skin brush every morning all over the body for about three minutes, working towards the heart before you shower or bathe. This stimulates the lymphatic system to clear out loosened impurities and toxins.

The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 36 The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 37 BEAUTY TREATMENTS Arriving in Style Do not squeeze spots as this causes scarring. Drink The bride’s hair is as important as the dress and therefore plenty of water normally up to eight glasses per day to prevent needs a great deal of discussion with your hairdresser. Consider Capture the romance and elegance of a bygone era by arriving at your dehydration and to assist in the elimination of toxins. whether you want your hair worn up or down, or whether you wedding ceremony in a vintage car from Style Hire Limited. will be wearing flowers woven into the hair. If you smoke, try giving up, many have and feel far healthier because of it! Do You Need Your Colour Changing? Browse through some Style Hire will ensure that the magic of the day starts from the minute you wedding hair magazines or books to give yourself an idea of Use a good moisturising conditioner every time you shampoo what you want, as the hairdresser can always tell you whether a step into the car to travel to your ceremony. if you can. particular style would be suitable for your hair. Do not blow dry your hair with excessive heat and brush your It is always important to have a dry run with the style you have hair regularly as this stimulates circulation. decided on, not only to make sure you like the style chosen but Nails are similar to hair in composition and rely on nutrients from also to give you an idea of the time it took to do. That way you the blood stream for their health and growth especially calcium. will know how much time to allow on the actual day.

A regular manicure will keep your nails and cuticles looking Have a trial run at the hairdressers a week or two before the big neat. Remember above all regular exercise will stimulate your day. Take along your headdress and veil and even a Polaroid or circulation, which will nourish your skin and scalp. Digital camera to make recreating your wedding hairstyle easier.

Getting plenty of sleep especially during the two weeks prior Blades Hairdressing and Beauty have two salons to choose from to your wedding is very important and if you feel you are not in St. Helier. They are happy to offer free wedding consultations getting enough vitamins and minerals in your normal diet, and have a range of beauty and hair specialists to give you consider taking a supplement. advice on your special day. Telephone 735919

The oldest car on the fleet is a 1928 Willys All the cars are fully insured and reception. This also allows time for the Whippet open tourer from the Downton inspected annually by DVS. They are bride and groom to spend half an hour Abbey period. White with a black leather driven by a carefully trained team of at their chosen photo shoot location. interior, the car has a folding roof and sides chauffeurs to ensure that no detail has been Of all the services included in the package, to protect you on the way to the ceremony, overlooked. most couples are especially appreciative and weather permitting the roof is lowered of the “breathing space” provided during for the journey to the reception venue. Your Each driver wears traditional chauffeur this drive, giving them some special time guests will love the photo opportunities uniform with peaked cap, unless driving the together before they start mingling with this allows and it is always a memorable open topped Willys where a 1920s style their family and friends at the reception. moment for the bride and groom. flat cap is worn. For all booking enquiries, and to arrange As the main bridal car or a luxurious All cars are decorated with white ribbons, a viewing of the fleet, please e-mail your supporting car for the bridesmaids, the bows and a silk flower arrangement. (Other requirements to jerseyweddingcars@gmail. white and black 1949 Austin limousine coloured ribbons can be arranged to suit com or submit the enquiry form from the offers unrivalled space for the bride’s dress. your colour scheme if desired.) website – www.weddingcars.je - you can When the occasional seats are lowered up also telephone on 869439 or 07797 722 to six bridesmaids can travel in style. Reflecting the attention to detail, which 686 but please note that the landline is on encapsulates Style Hire’s ethos, each car answerphone during office hours so please The modern classic on the fleet is a 1967 carries large umbrellas, a first aid kit, sewing leave a message which will be answered in Daimler V8 saloon, this beautiful car is kit, tissues and mints for those ‘just in case’ the evening. a popular choice as the main bridal car moments. and also as the groom’s transport. The coachwork is white with an interior of Each booking guarantees you the car for leather and wood, which modern cars just three hours, providing transport to the cannot match for style and elegance. ceremony and from the ceremony to the

The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 38 The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 39 ARRIVING IN STYLE SIGNATURE - A MODERN APPROACH Guest Lists & Speeches Signature’s modern fleet of black and silver executive vehicles style hire Compiling the Guest List can be the most contetious part of the wedding, since and luxury white coaches offers a unique variety of solutions The Complete Wedding and Special for your wedding and the special events surrounding it. 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It’s generally a good idea to to be there as well as who your family during the service or during speeches, start compiling the guest list at least will expect you to invite and, if these which a child may well find extremely • For bridesmaids and mothers Jersey’s only 8 seat silver stretched limousine six months before the wedding to lists are likely to be slightly different, dull. If there is a quiet room somewhere, allow two or three months breathing consider how you might be able to find you could also tell parents quietly where • For top table their 16 seat black executive mini coach space for disagreements, confusions, it is, just in case their child usually has For all your guests, white coaches from 14 through to 43 a compromise. seats complications and finding address an afternoon nap and is suffering for Long term unmarried partnerships only books! Having booked your venue, you the lack of it. 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Parents will presumably if there will be dancing or some other who, due to distance, age or disability, know how to keep their own children kind of entertainment at the reception will clearly not be able to attend the occupied during the reception, although that people might want to know about wedding. They will appreciate the if you wanted to make arrangements, before arriving (if you are keen salsa thought, even if they won’t be able to such as providing a small activity pack, dancers, for example, and decide to Chauffeured Executive Fleet attend the wedding itself. or trusting them with some small have a salsa night for your reception, responsibility (like taking round a few some people might like to have a bit of It is also customary to send disposable cameras to take photos of warning to learn one or two basic steps invitations to the bride’s attendants, the people), you certainly could do beforehand!).You could also best man, the groom’s parents and the so. 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The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 40 The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2016 | 41 48 | The Guide to Jersey Weddings | Jan 2010 GUEST LISTS & SPEECHES GUEST LISTS & SPEECHES be to send out a pre-prepared invitations. Some guests, older friends unnecessary stress to the day! Do make THE BASIC CONTENT OF WEDDING in all do remember that it’s a wedding, the speech makers so you can support acceptance card, which people could and family in particular, may find sure that someone, if not you, has a SPEECHES IS AS FOLLOWS: not an exam, and you’re surrounded by each other through it, and neither of then add their names to and send back. this slightly rude or insulting, so it is constantly updated list of everyone who friends and family: keep calm and you’ll you have to stand up completely alone. It is, unfortunately, very likely that there generally considered best to wait until will be at the wedding. If you have a The Father of the Bride (or Friend of the be fine. Decide early on how many notes If the father of the bride, the bride- will be people that you have invited guests come forward of their own computer, it may be easiest to type Family, if he walked the bride down the you will want to have with you and groom and the best man all strongly who for one reason or another will not accord. Generally couples will have up a spreadsheet (or even just a list of aisle) thanks the guests for coming and how they will be presented to make it dislike public speaking, then you could be able to make it to your wedding. To made their list in advance of sending out names) that you can edit quickly and everyone who contributed to the cost easiest for you to remember what you are all team up, arrange beforehand who save you from having to go through the invitations and handed it over to print off easily if the old copy is out of of the wedding. He compliments and saying. Some people find using colours will say what and go on from there. whole process of asking another list, or the bride’s mother along with their date, lost, damaged or met any other praises his daughter and welcomes her for different sections helps, the idea You could even try to set up some dredging up names one by one as people contributions to the final guest fate that can happen to such things in new husband into the family. Finally he being that your eye will be attracted to kind of projector slide show (obviously send their replies in, you might want to list. Nowadays people can choose the run up to such an event! If you have toasts the bride and groom. the correct colour automatically so you’ll here you would need to speak to the think about making a ‘reserve’ list at the between making their own completely a list with people’s contact details on, The Bridegroom thanks the father of be able to find your place in your notes reception venue to find out what they same time as your main one. To be on independent list, choosing to make their so much the better, as then you’ll have the bride for his toast and thanks the more quickly. Also consider how formal have and what you would need to bring) the safe side, this should probably be list through a store such as Voisins, just one reference sheet if you need to guests for attending and their wedding the wedding is, and therefore how long of photos, pictures or even cartoons about a fifth of the size of your original which offers a great selection of goods, get in contact with anyone on wedding presents. He also thanks both sets of you will be expected to speak for. If you and base a speech around them, so that list. As long as you don’t send invita- or making a list at a single product business. parents, compliments his bride, and then decide to add humourous elements into everyone’s immediate focus will be on the slide show instead of the speech tions out insultingly late, making it very company such as Royal Doulton. The speeches traditionally follow the thanks his best man. Finally he toasts your speech, just be aware that you will maker. At the end of the day just clear that these people were only asked Whichever option seems right for you, meal but are before the cutting of the and thanks the bridesmaids. If the bride be giving it in front of a wide range of remember that nobody is after others refused, this shouldn’t be a make sure the list is ready by the time cake and include the following in their is not speaking, then his speech should people; if your grandmother would expecting you to suddenly become an problem as most people should have people start asking what to buy and do correct order: Sometimes people pre- represent the both of them. not approve, it may be safer to err amazing public speaker; they just want replied within a couple of weeks of put more on the list than you are hoping fer to have the speeches before the The Best Man thanks the groom for his on the side of caution! Also, while to hear you say you are happy about the receiving the invitation (and if they to get, so that even the people who look meal instead, to minimise time spent toast to the bridesmaids, comments embarrassing the bride and particularly wedding and congratulations to the haven’t, by that point you have every last will have plenty of options to choose worrying over the speeches, and also on the bride and (more particularly) the groom on the wedding day maybe a happy couple. Anything further is just right to ring them up and ask, just to from. to minimise the chance that someone the groom, reads any messages from time-honoured tradition, again just make sure they received the invitation!). make sure the embarrassment couldn’t icing on the cake! If people are not familiar with the area it has a little too much “Dutch courage” absent friends and toasts the bride and Children over the age of sixteen normally be hurtful to anyone concerned. may also be sensible to send a map out, before speaking! groom. WHY DO YOU NEED A receive their own invitations, rather than Everyone will appreciate having a bit of either with the initial invitations or once • The Bride’s Father or close If the Bride wishes to speak she would TOASTMASTER ? being included on the same one as their a laugh, so if all the speech makers are people have replied and said that they will family friend normally thank the guests for coming parents. considerate and careful when telling By David Lister M.N.G.T. attend the wedding. If on the day guests and thank her parents and bridesmaids. • The Bridegroom jokes and humourous anecdotes, the A qualified Toastmaster ensures that While some couples do, it is not usual are getting lost, and having to phone you She may in turn compliment the groom speeches should be a lovely part of the your wedding goes just the way you to send out a wedding list with the to ask for help, it will add a great deal of • The Best Man and propose a toast of her own. day. want it to. From the moment of If the Chief Bridesmaid wishes to speak If you really don’t like making speeches booking (don’t leave it too late), you she thanks the bride, compliments the (and fear of public speaking is one of will be personally guided through the ushers and proposes another toast. the commonest phobias!), find ways of planning stages with lots of ideas and Once you have written your speech making it easier on yourself. If there’s useful hints. Help is also on hand for the most important thing is to practice someone else who you know would be those in dread and panic of speech it time and time again until it is word perfectly happy to turn him or herself making. perfect. Remember when doing so that into a stand-up comedian for a few On the day, you will have a ‘friend’ who people tend to rush when they get minutes, then say your few words that is in control, co-ordinating every aspect nervous, so try to practice speaking need to be said, and then announce and providing a focal point for help and more slowly and clearly than normal, as that your brother/ wife/ friend/ cousin/ advice. You will always be in the right well as a little more loudly if you will be whoever would like to say a few words. place at the right time, with nothing left in a fairly large hall with many guests. All Alternatively get up with another of to chance.

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