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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: 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
3 Months till the Big Day | QueenBeady
As many of you know our impending wedding is quickly encroaching on us thick & fast. In fact, today marks the 3 months pit stop for the momentous big day.

Today is the last day for invites to arrive so I’m hoping we can crack on with the seating plan very soon. I’m receiving texts from my mum about the table

clothes (Which I would like to add is a God Send that she is sorting this!). I even have my mother-in-law to be questioning if the bridesmaids should have flowers (?!?!). It’s non stop & I imagine it is all going to continue in the same manner for the next 3 months ahead.

With most of the ”big stuff” sorted, I need a little guidance from my fellow wedded or Bride-to-be blogger friends to give me a little insight into their ”Order of Service” cards? I have absolutely NO IDEA where to start on that one. Would be great to hear from any of you who have put these together! I think a day sat on my laptop on google & pinterest is going to be the order of the day!… GET IT? That was a TERRIBLE joke.

So here is a long list of things I still need to do:
- List of songs for the Band
- Choose our First Dance song
- Seating Plan
- Times of the day
- A list of photos I’d like our lovely Photographer, Jenny Prest to capture
- DECORATIONS?! (A trip to hobby craft is in order!)
- Hair trial/Make Up trial
- PAY EVERYONE!
I’m pretty sure there will be plenty more in the pipe line, but my little brain is fried at the moment. So see ya later whilst I fester in a little wedding type pit of worry & pressure! Toodles.

Rebecca xxx
March 7, 2014
Marriage Preparation | QueenBeady

The weekend of doom & gloom had finally arrived. We had both been dreading this weekend by & large. It was time for us to partake in “Marriage Preparation” for a full 5 hours on a gloomy Saturday. This was to be my first weekend off since December & it had to be filled with the obligatory chat with the the vicar, but wait, it’s gets better. We had to do this in front of a 20 strong crowd of other married couples to be!

So, James & I rocked up preparing us for the worst, wishing we could be elsewhere. The smiles on our faces during the introduction when they said we may be finished for 3pm (that was a lie!)

Of course we had the obligatory “how well do you know your partner” quizzes and “what do you rate to be the most important qualities” task. All very kosher stuff. However, when we all turned to page 9 we all looked a little shocked

February 16, 2014
Ring-a-Ding, We’ve got our Wedding Rings | QueenBeady

Last night we went to collect our wedding rings & it was possibly one of the most exciting parts of the wedding. Our rings are what we keep after the big day & combines our love for one another for the many (happy!) years ahead of us.

I’ve always had a very clear idea of what I wanted to for my wedding band. So much so, it was easier to choose my ring than it was James.

We were put through our paces, we had a big mishap with one well known chain of jewellers, whom I shan’t mention. They basically “cocked” up our order for want of a better word so we took our business elsewhere.

I had never been one for going to many wedding fairs but we decided to go to a local one & see what the fuss was about. We met a lot of lovely people that day & vendors who were genuinely interested in our big day.

We got chatting to a gent called Iain Henderson who creates individual ring designs. We knew instantly he was the one.

A few months later we booked to have a consultation (he does evening appointments too!) and we both picked out the EXACT same rings the first time we had seen him at the wedding fair. Clearly it was fate!

When we went to collect the rings he kindly bought us a bottle of fizz & cleaned my engagement ring for me. Every step of the way has been so simple and stress free. We could not thank Iain & his team enough. He’s even won outstanding award for customer service 2013 from the wedding guide! It’s safe to say we can see why.

So all I ask is don’t always head to the high street, a bit of research and going with an independent company can pay dividends. It really has for us. So thank you Iain. Iain Henderson Ring Designs

Here’s a little sneak peek! No peaking

January 29, 2014