Tag Archives: venue

Let Winter colours inspire you!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by sophie

Picture crisp snow and ice and monochrome colours, gorgeous golds and silvers and touches of sparkling jewels – perfect wedding colours. We’re just love adding a bit of sparkle – diamanté or Swarovski crystals. Here we feature Chic with a … Continue reading →

Lily & May Florists: Supplier Spotlight

Posted on June 14, 2011 by sophie

Today we meet Claire May Sankey, owner of Lily & May Wedding Florists. Tell us a little about your business and what inspired you to set it up After years of being a frustrated creative working as an IT Trainer … Continue reading →

Choose colours inspired by summer

Posted on April 26, 2011 by sophie

Looking for inspiration for your wedding colours? Think of holidays, sun beating down and blue, blue skies. Summer colours are strong, vibrant and guaranteed to make you smile! If your venue is traditional or very modern these colours can really … Continue reading →

Venue Spotlight -Hargate Hall

Posted on February 7, 2011 by sophie

We introduce a Venue today in Buxton, Derbyshire – local to Cards by Sophie HQ! An absolutely gorgeous place place to get married, which offers a Do it Yourself option for your wedding!

1. Introduce yourself and your company!

We are Julie and Anthony Knox. We own Hargate Hall in Buxton. The Hall comprises of 12 self catering holiday apartments and when we originally took on the Hall it was run very much as a holiday venue. Today although still run as holiday accommodation our main business is as a Do It Yourself Wedding Venue and Party Venue. The Hall becomes yours for the weekend and you can have the wedding of your dreams. You can cook for all your guests or bring in a caterer (which is the usual option), have a barbecue, or anything else you can think of. The choice is yours. You can bring your own alcohol on site and we do not charge corkage! Continue reading →

Supplier Spotlight -Faerie Godmothers

Posted on January 27, 2011 by sophie

Today on the blog we feature Faerie Godmothers – everyone needs this duo in their lives! Read on to find out more about the Faerie Godmothers and a typical week in the life of! Continue reading →

Supplier Spotlight -Sienna Grace Design

Posted on January 24, 2011 by sophie

Today’s Supplier Spotlight features Sienna Grace Design, a gorgeous alternative way of dressing your venue. I love the pom pom’s in particular (picture below). Read on for answers to our questions and timescales! Continue reading →

Supplier Spotlight – …And All Things Nice

Posted on January 20, 2011 by sophie

Today on the Supplier Spotlight we introduce Andrea from …And All Things Nice. They sell some lovely bits and pieces in their shop and online! Continue reading →

Supplier Spotlight -Alice Rose Cakes & Cookies

Posted on December 23, 2010 by sophie

Today’s Supplier Spotlight is Alice Rose Cakes & Cookies – an amazing cake maker based in the North West. I’ve been very lucky to have the opportunity to try a few things from Alice and can definitely say everything tastes fantastic, I would recommend Alice to anyone! Continue reading →

The Cards by Sophie Wedding!

Posted on December 21, 2010 by sophie

As I’ve just started up this blog I thought you may like to know a little more about me and my wedding!

I got married to my wonderful hubby Richard on 21st December 2007. Partly why it has inspired me to write this post (Happy 3rd Wedding Anniversary!) Continue reading →

Supplier Spotlight -Your Wedding at Loch Lomond

Posted on December 16, 2010 by sophie

We chat to Kirsteen from Your Wedding at Loch Lomond, Scotland – what a fabulous place to get married! Continue reading →