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The Wedding Diaries: Phil Lyons & The New Vintage Band | QueenBeady

I am so so so excited to share with you the AWESOME band that played at our wedding in June. Phil Lyons and the New Vintage Band happen to be the most adorable bunch of people you will ever come across. Clearly passionate about what they do, you can see how much they enjoy themselves when up on the stage.

We came upon them at a Wedding Fair in Wetherby and as soon as I saw their stand when we arrived I was over like a shot. I knew for a fact we could not just have an ordinary DJ for our wedding nor could we have a really awful tribute act that would make me cringe (don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about!)

The guys have class. In bucket loads. Phil Lyons voice is just so typical of a 1940’s parlour club singer but on an even bigger and better scale. There is nothing cheesy about these guys. The Frank Sinatra covers are almost like they were wrote for them.

I’ve realised that one of the Summer Bell Sisters is not in any of the photos who provides extraordinary background vocals for the band. I think she could have been in between her outfit changes because they do two sets. They do the soul, swoony songs first and then move on to the jive & rock n’ roll songs for everyone to have a real boogie before the night is over.

We opted opted for the 6 piece band rather than ten piece (this was mainly down to cost and space!) but we were delighted with our choice. These guys really know how to get the crowd up and dancing!

If you need some entertainment for your wedding or just any event I would definitley recommend these guys, without a shadow of a doubt – so go, what are you waiting for? Go check them out here! You will not be disappointed.

Rebecca xxx

July 15, 2014
The Wedding Diaries: The One | QueenBeady

When I say ‘’The One’’ I’m not actually referring to that bearded, curly haired man that I call my Husband. I’m talking about THE ALL IMPORTANT dress.

We all often dream of what wedding dress we want on our big day & I was no dissimilar to that typical girly dream. My figure is say, a little difficult, in my eyes. Through school I was stick thin and then suddenly when I left school I grew hips and not just normal sized ones, I’m talking Kimmy K, Baby Rearing HIPS! And then there was the lady lumps, that went from a modest 32B to a sizeable cup size that I don’t wish to admit to. I found it difficult to adjust to but, if that was what life was going to throw at me with my hourglass figure I was going to rock it. I had to.

I made 3 appointments that cold November 2012 morning. I was eager to get in fast and buy the dream dress. I dragged my Mum & Nana along too. They weren’t getting out so easily!

My first Bridal store did not inspire. I was certain that the dress I wanted was going to be perfect. You are a Bride once. So not feeling too disheartened we made our way to Brides of York on Micklegate. The shop itself was dark panelled wood, it looks like a gentleman’s drawing room & I was adamant that when I stepped foot in this store, that we would be leaving empty handed again.

But, like a book, things don’t always appear to be what you think from the outset. I tried on the exact style of dress I wanted. No funny business trying to sell me a style I didn’t want. We got too it. It suited me so why ruin a good run. The ladies were so lovely in helping me get in & out of the dresses and gushing in the right places but also advising me if something didn’t sit right or that the buttons ‘’were a must!’’

I was smiling from ear to ear, I had found ‘’the one’’ in quite frankly, what I thought, the least expected place! So off we trotted to the next place. I tried on all the Maggie Sotterro dresses (the dream dresses I thought I wanted! How could I have been so wrong?) Nothing felt right and whilst I tried my hardest to sound interested in what the lady was saying my mind kept wandering back to THAT dress.

It was simple, as I got dressed back in to my clothes and buttoned up my coat we were going to go get the perfect dress.

The Bridesmaids, except my sister & cousin hadn’t seen the dress so the morning of the wedding tears were certainly flowing. I would seriously suggest keeping it a secret because it builds up the excitement!

My beautiful dress is from the White Rose collection, which is a range that not many Bridal Stockists have in this area so it felt nice that I was wearing a dress that not many people would have! Apparently, I was the only Bride that had bought the dress without making any alterations to it. It was almost like it was made for me.

My beautiful veil was a heavy material which I really wanted to hang. I never thought I would wear a veil but after trawling through Pinterest and seeing these slightly more delicate style, one tier veils I knew I had to try one & when I did it fit perfectly.

I’d love to hear about your dream dress & was it what your Mr expected? I can’t wait to hear from you. If you have missed any of my other Wedding Diary posts click here!

Rebecca xxx

July 11, 2014
The Wedding Diaries: Hair & Make Up | QueenBeady

Hello Photo Overload. The morning of the wedding was a chaotic one, with 6 bridesmaids, my mum, my cousin who was my make up artist, photographer Jenny and a bunch of hairdressers all frantically running around trying to get ready for the day ahead.

It is more of a photo filled post with this one as I am not a beauty or hair expert (yes, I see you nodding over there!) so I want to let the photos do the talking.

I wanted a natural look, as I don’t really wear make up I didn’t want to look too different, that my Husband to Be wouldn’t recognise that weird lady walking towards him. I was assured I just needed a bit of touch up for the photos so I looked ‘’effortless’’ and my cousin did a fabulous job of doing just that. Please check her out at Make Up by Emma, she is super fab and lovely too and I was so grateful for her offer to do the make up. I literally would have had NO idea of where to start!

The hairstyles were created by our local hairdressers, Aqua Creative who did a fabulous job of creating the Bridesmaids hair from the photo I showed them and also my loose curls!

Alot of you have asked me where my flower crown was from. Truth be told, I made it myself. I was sick of searching the net trying to find one from a local/UK Seller rather than the US. My answer was staring right at me in the form of my Mums crafting room. I set to it with some artificial flowers and a piece of decorating wire. I was so happy with my efforts and the fact that I had made it all myself was just how I would have wanted it.

Find all my other Wedding Diary Posts here!

Rebecca xxx

Images taken by Jenny Prest Photography

July 10, 2014
The Wedding Diaries: We all scream, for Ice Cream | QueenBeady

The Ice Cream Van was a MUST! I argued this point to every Tom, Dick & Harry who thought it was a stupid idea as the desert. In the end, everyone handed it to me. It was a great touch! Alex from Sweet Scoops was absolutely adorable and possibly the cutest little bean I have ever met. The whole thing just suits her down to the ground.

She had decorated the van with our wedding date and our married ‘’Mr & Mrs’’ and even played music as she came down. Everything about it just made me a little giddy kipper (more than I am normally!)

The ice cream flavours were the delicous Yorvale brand and it was so tasty. We had sorbets and ice cream flavours so there was something for everyone!

Sadly Mr C could not manage an ice cream (despite telling me everyday before the wedding he was going to eat 100!) as he was busy being a little bit sick after eating too much blue cheese from the cheese platters! (This makes me really sad that he spent some of his wedding day with his head down the toilet!)

What did you do on your wedding day that made it a little different or did you have an ice cream van too?

Rebecca xxx

Images taken by Jenny Prest Photography

July 9, 2014
The Wedding Diaries: The Bridesmaid Dresses | QueenBeady

Now, call me a bitter bride I don’t care. To my dismay when our photographer, Jenny Prest (who is AMAZING by the way and all the photos you are seeing are hers!! Bar one or two shots!!) was loading some snippets to her facebook page and people were commenting MORE on the Bridesmaid dresses than mine.

Although, secretly I was pleased as no-one could see my vision. I told everyone numerous times, red shoes & petticoat. I was greeted with looks of despair and questionable glances ensued but I was adamant. That was what it was going to be!

And, look how pretty they all look. The Cath Kidston style fit in perfectly with the wedding. They all looked amazing in them and it is such a flattering style of dress. In fact I was jealous that I wasn’t a bridesmaid in one of them. (Although, I personally don’t think I could trade my beautiful dress in just yet!)

I stumbled upon these dresses on, you guessed it, eBay. They were from British Retro eBay Shop and at £45 they were a steal. They even gave me a small discount for purchasing 6 dresses. If you are looking for something a little bit kitsch and cute this is the place to go!

What Bridesmaid dresses have you chosen or have you been a Bridesmaid where you loved or loathed your dress? I want to hear so drop me a comment below.

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Rebecca xxx

Images taken by Jenny Prest Photography

July 8, 2014