Wine Divine offers delicious quality wines to compliment your wedding breakfast or banquet!

They are a small family owned independent Wine Merchant based on the Hampshire / Berkshire border, specialising in quality wines from around the world and co-owners of Wine Divines, Christine and Sue only recommend wines that they love to drink themselves.

Their range includes a wide range of styles, including Champagne, other sparkling and fortified wines. They also promote smaller producers including those who are moving to organic and bio-dynamic wine growing methods.

You get to plan every minute detail of your wedding to make it the happiest day of your life – why not apply the same attention to ensure you have Divine Wine on your wedding table too!

Their Divine Wedding service includes:

• - Food matching advice tailored to your Wedding menu
• - Exquisite wines to meet every budget
• - Volume discounts available
• - Free local delivery for volume orders
• - Delivery on the day at correct serving temperature (Optional service)
• - Glass loan (subject to availability)
• - Full refund on individual bottles purchased for tasting if same wine is later purchased in bulk
• - Mobile Wine Bar including Real Ale and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Terms and conditions apply. Details available on request.

As well as selling wines on-line from our licensed premises they also organise private Wine Tasting parties, functions and public Wine Tasting events (see the events page on our website for details).

Why not call Sue or Christine on 0118 971 2896 for a friendly and free consultation?

Wine Divine was founded by Christine Nester and Sue Jackson in July 2009. They wanted to start their own business working in an area that they both loved and felt passionate about – Wine! They have both built on their knowledge of wine through training provided by the Wine Society Educational Trust (WSET). This has helped to develop the expertise you would expect from a quality wine merchant. They stock wines from all over the world, so their knowledge is not limited to a specific country or region. This provides them with the flexibility to select a diverse range of wines which meet your own personal taste. Wine Divine 0118 9712896 info@wine-divine.co.uk www.wine-divine.co.uk

Wine Divine promotes sensible drinking and alcohol awareness. You must be 18 or over to buy, order or accept delivery of alcohol.

See Gregs website for more details professionalvideo.tv.

Shay and Katie were married just before Christmas at All Saints Church in Crondall, Hampshire. With lots of snow around, it was very romantic and eye catching.

Greg Hawkes has been producing memorable wedding video since 1989. He lives in Basingstoke with his wife Jeannette who helps with the administration and phone calls. Greg’s approach to wedding video is to be unobtrusive and he produces DVD wedding videos of the highest quality using the latest Sony professional wide screen high definition cameras. Greg Hawkes 01267 817926 professionalvideo@gmail.com www.professionalvideo.tv

At the beginning of the year Alan Bowman introduced the Art Book Portfolio which they supply free of charge to all wedding couples following their wedding day.  The book has a wonderful magazine style layout with all the photographs of the day and can include text descriptions of the day’s main players and the church readings, vows and a copy of the order of service.

This style of album has been a great success and much appreciated by the thirty or so wedding couples they photographed in 2009. Check out some of the recent reviews they received on the Guides for Brides web site.

Congratulations go to Teri & Richard who where photographed by Alan Bowman Photography in 2009, as they have won through to the finals of the wedding of the year competition!  (see the August- September of Your Berks & Bucks Wedding edition).  Teri and Richard Viney were married at the Old Mill Aldermaston.  Situated in one of the most picturesque locations in Royal Berkshire, The Old Mill is set in twenty stunning acres surrounding the beautiful River Kennet.  It has become one of the top locations for both wedding ceremonies and receptions in the United Kingdom.

Congratulations also go to to a second couple, Carolina & Mark who also won through to the finals of the Your Hampshire Wedding magazine wedding of the year!  Carolina and Mark Partner were married at the lovely St Lawrence’s Church in Alton on the 19th June 2009 and held their reception at the Barceló, Basingstoke Country Hotel, near Hook in Hampshire.  This is what they had to say about Basingstokes Wedding Photographer, Alan Bowman.

“We met quite a few wedding photographers when we were planning our wedding and we immediately felt comfortable with Alan. We had a pre-wedding shoot at the hotel, which really made us feel at ease on the big day. The photos are amazing and the “Art Book” portfolio is fantastic.”

Recognition of their years achievements started early in January with the wedding of Amy and Colin winners of “The Wedding of their Dreams”. This vivacious young couple won the top prize of a complete wedding at the luxurious Oakley Hall Venue in Basingstoke.  Alan Bowman photography had the pleasure of capturing the day on film and the added accolade of a wedding feature in the real life wedding section in one of the top wedding magazines!

Alan Bowman had the joy of photographing many weddings in the Hampshire and Berkshire area, some of the finest these counties have to offer.  Wokefield Park for example benefits from over 250 acres of Royal Berkshires finest parkland. Very close to this wedding venue, there is a beautiful and quaint church, very popular with those looking for a traditional wedding with their wedding reception at Wokefield Park.  For those looking for a civil ceremony, Wokefield Park’s Mansion House itsself is very well set to cater, no matter what the wedding party size, with over 6 separate licensed function rooms catering for anything up to 350 guests, there will be something here for you! As wedding photographers venues like this provide a real treat! The space and flexibility of photographic opportunities here is fantastic!

The Elvetham Hotel Hampshire is a stunning 19th Century mansion undoubtedly one of Hampshires finest venues.  Steeped in history with old fashioned values and levels of service, yet thoroughly modern in its approach. It has dedicated staff and independent thinking, every event is treated with the individuality it deserves and every guest with utmost respect.  The area of 35 acres surrounding The Elvetham is much the same today as it was recorded in the Domesday book.  A formal garden was created in 1860 and a mile long avenue of Wellingtonias were planted. Amongst its many other trees and flowers is a famous Magnolia Soulangiana said to be the largest in England. After many years of neglect the gardens were restored in 1962 and now include a broad walk of Irish Yews, a croquet lawn, eighty ornamental trees, a kitchen garden and many other attractive features. Alan Bowman has found that at The Elvetham your special day will be truly memorable, with exceptional service, attention to detail and a unique backdrop for your photo album. This magnificent 19th Century mansion is a licensed wedding venue for up to 200 guests and lends itself effortlessly to both small and intimate gatherings as well as extravagant celebrations under marquee. Set in 35 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and grounds, The Elvetham is a licensed wedding venue where the possibilities are endless!

The Old Mill, Aldermaston, Berkshire is situated in one of the most picturesque locations in Royal Berkshire, The Old Mill is set in 20 acres surrounding the River Kennet. It was built in 1800 and was used as a flour mill until 1920. The original iron wheel was removed during the 1939 War. Again it is mentioned in the Doomsday Book and this unique location is the top venue for all types of occasions. Run by the Arlott family for more than 60 years, The Old Mill has earned a reputation for traditional home cooking and friendly service. The Old Mill provides a great backdrop for your special day, it is quite literally, a photographer’s paradise. They can cater for receptions of up to 150 guests, and both the Mill and Stable rooms are licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies. The Old Mill is the perfect venue for your dream wedding to become a reality!

Trunkwell Mansion House near to Beech Hill in Berkshire,  dates back to 1190 but was pulled down and rebuilt in 1878. The house is evident in the early records of Beech Hill. The 1881 the Census revealed that Trunkwell was a small village in itself. Even today it stands in 34 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside. It offers the exclusive use of the Victorian house with beautiful manicured side garden for intimate weddings and for larger celebrations they have a beautiful Venetian Garden themed permanent Marquee with stunning manicured garden complete with furniture. They only hold one wedding per day ensuring the couple getting married get complete dedication and focus.  They are registered for Civil Wedding Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships. In fact, the marquee is one of the largest venues for Civil Ceremonies in the Thames Valley with a capacity of up to two hundred and if you require a larger facility they are even able to erect a second marquee which will hold up to one thousand guests!

The Barcelo’ Basingstoke Country Hotel near to Hook in Hampshire, was formerly a private residence, The Barceló Basingstoke Country Hotel is now a 100 bedroom country house property set in delightful grounds. You can only describe the Barceló Basingstoke Country Hotel as beautiful. It’s a country house hotel set in delightful grounds, making a lovely backdrop for your wedding photographs.  Picture the elegant Naseby Suite adorned with beautiful flowers, romantic candles and tables and chairs matched to your colour scheme, or for a more intimate party, the beautiful Woodland Suite overlooking the pretty Courtyard which is ideal for an evening BBQ.  Both the Naseby and Woodland Suite hold civil ceremony licences, have a private bar and each have their own entrance. They are big enough for elaborate decorations, a dance floor and stage area to host your evening entertainment.

As you can see, Alan Bowman Photography has had a stunning year, with new venues, awards and some very happy wedding days behind him in 2009, he is very much looking forward to a great 2010!

Alan Bowman is a Wedding Photographer based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Established in 1998, Inge joined the photography team in 2002. They are dedicated to providing you with the very best professional service and a range of the highest quality presentation products. Both are passionate about their work and provide for their clients a natural, relaxed and sensitive approach to wedding photography which reflects the demands of today’s modern bride and groom. Alan Bowman 01256 354319 alan@alanbowman.com www.alanbowman.com

Your video will include:

• Scene setting shots at your venue or church
• Video montage of still photographs of the bride and groom
• Guests arriving
• Two radio microphones to get the best quality sound for your vows and for the readers during your ceremony.
• The ceremony creatively edited.
• The photo session afterwards and if you’re getting married in a church, driving off into the sunset
• The speeches and cutting the cake
• A video montage of still video pictures and black and white slow motion sequences.
• Scrolled credits at the end.
• Three copies on DVD. The necessary licences to film and use your choice of music
• Delivery of the final video paid to one UK address.

All for just £750.

You can add to the package with extra copies of the discs at £20 each (if ten copies are ordered at the same time you can get the discounted price of £150 for the ten), pre-wedding day evening sessions with the bride and groom telling the story of how they met and talking about each other for £150, Filming the bride or groom in the morning £75, extra filming after the speeches at £50 per hour and a blue-ray compatible disc for £150 for the first copy and further copies at £30 each.

Want exactly the same quality as the Premium package but for less? Are you getting married on any day Monday to Friday?  Our new Value Wedding Video Package includes the complete filming of your ceremony and all the excitement before and afterwards up until you leave for your reception or the end of your photo session if a civil wedding (Please note that the two montages included in the Premium Package are not included). You get three copies of the DVD. The necessary licences to film and use your choice of music at £300 and extra copies of the DVD for £20 each (or if ten copies are ordered at the same time the cost is just £150) and the delivery charges are included for postage to one UK address.

To see some examples of our work we offer a free consultation call us on 01267 817926 or email us at professionalvideo@gmail.com or visit our website www.professionalvideo.tv

It could be one of the best decisions you will make!

Greg Hawkes has been producing memorable wedding video since 1989. He lives in Basingstoke with his wife Jeannette who helps with the administration and phone calls. Greg’s approach to wedding video is to be unobtrusive and he produces DVD wedding videos of the highest quality using the latest Sony professional wide screen high definition cameras. Greg Hawkes 01267 817926 professionalvideo@gmail.com www.professionalvideo.tv

Over the last year we have posted over 30 articles about weddings, services and things of interest for those planning a wedding in and around the Hampshire town of Basingstoke. We have had over 3500 visitors. Mostly from around the area, but some from much further afield.

The team of Wedding Specialists who write and illustrate the articles of BasingstokeWeddings.com have over 250 years of experience between them.  That is a massive amount of knowledge that you can use to make your wedding a wonderful occasion.  With such a diverse set of skills and the huge amount of experience, they are best wedding specialists you can find in and around Basingstoke.

This year they have done more weddings than ever before and they are on track already to do even more next year, giving many more happy couples the benefit of their experience and knowledge.

Its been a challenging year in many ways for everyone, but their expertise in the wedding business has helped hundreds of couples from Basingstoke and the surrounding areas to have a wonderful day that they will remember.  Over the year they have all added to their offerings, made improvements and worked very hard to ensure they deliver the best possible service.

Some of our many visitors from the last year according to Google have come from London, Basingstoke, Reading, Woodley, Pudsey, Southampton, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bracknell, Windsor, Immingham, Newquay, Sheffield, Bristol, Glasgow, Crowthorne, Edinburgh, Milton Keynes, Wokingham, Wembley, Chelmsford, Winnersh, Chineham, Winchester, Ewell, Coventry, Oxford, Bournemouth, Poplar, Woking, Aldershot, Eastleigh, Portsmouth, Cleethorpes, Slough, Wallington, Edgbaston, Binfield, Derby, Watford, Teddington, Dundee, Hinckley, Sale, Newbury, Salford, Cardiff, Abingdon, Bath, Salisbury, Batley, Walton-le-Dale, Billingham, Frimley, Caerphilly, Flitwick, Liverpool, Northhampton, Burnham, Walton-on-Thames, Farnborough, Romsey, Camberley, Newcastle upon Tyne, Esher, Solihull, Plymouth, Nottingham, Stockport, Croydon, Bagshot, Egham, Harrogate, Worthing, Langford, Chatham, Ascot, Marlow, Warrington, Hemel Hempstead, Rock Ferry, Winsford, Cosham, Thatcham, Ipswich, Lasswade, Thurrock, St Albans, Rotherham, Letchworth, York, Stevenage, Cookham Dean, Northampton, Wombwell, Dartfort, Leicester, Swindon, Guildford, Bradford, Aveley, Totton, Aldermaston, Ely, West Moors, Royal Leamington Spa, Compton, Luton, Tipton, Iver, Wakefield, Lambeth, Maidenhead, Dunmurry, Huddersfield, Thames Ditton, Norwich, Dunstable, Greenock, Langley, North Tyneside , Meriden, Waterlooville, Andover, Leighton Buzzard, Virginia Water, Exeter, Hove, Rochdale, Halifax, Histon, Royston, Brierley Hill, Rainhill, Uttoxeter, Paisley, Somercotes, Matlock, Kilwinning , Ampthill, Chertsey, Brighton, Bolton, Redhill, Westerham, Belfast, Perth, Blackburn, Gravesend, Denmead, Dumbarton, Wednesbury, Hull, Hindhead, Waltham Cross, Rushden, Doncaster, Gateshead, Dudley, Kirkcaldy, Livingston, Harwell, Colchester, Fareham, Rusper, Beaconsfield, Haddenham, Sutton, Stourbridge, Ashford, Leyland, Stanwell, Cheltenham, Rayleigh, Cheshunt, Hastingwood, Stoke on Trent, Boness, Silchester, Connahs Quay, Gloucester, Chichester, Chandlers Ford, Hengoed, South Cernery, Alton, Henley-on-Thames, Carlisle, Walsall, Loughborough, Darlington, Fordingbridge, Mossley, Havant, Kirklees, Lancing, Shipley, Conwy, High Wycombe, Lincoln, Westhoughton, Kensington, Chorley, Clacton-on-Sea, Birkenhead, Bletchley, Swallowfield, Hereford, Chester, Biggleswade, Sutton in Ashfield, Kenilworth, Odiham, Sunderland, Calne, Bedford, Avon, Macclesfield, Kempston, Mansfield, Banbury, Overseal , Kettering, Rutherglen, Neath, Wigan, Northfleet, Newport, Evesham, Rugby, Basildon, Newcastle under Lyme, St Ives and Hastings.

We are looking forward to the next year and all the weddings that we will help with!

Passionate about Pampering

Their work has taken them all over the South East although based in Basingstoke, providing Pamper Days for Hen Parties, Demonstrations, Lectures and Corporate Events such as Company In House Stress Buster Days.  Closer to home of course they offer those invaluable 1-1 Holistic Treatments-an opportunity to relax, de-stress and re-balance energy. Helping people to feel good and look good is what Gail and Billie are all abot!

They both feel that taking time out for yourself, either from work or home life (or both!) is important. “Taking care of ME” does not seem to be very high on peoples’ list of priorities in today’s hectic lifestyle-but getting that all important work/life balance is vital to your overall sense of well being.  A regular Pamper might just help to tip the balance in your favour-make life a little easier and will definitely help to keep you looking younger and feeling great! we use amazing  Arbonne Swiss Botanical Skincare and Essential Oils.

Billie and Gail feel a real sense of achievement when they have pampered a group of ladies, de-stressed a workforce or even just helped one person to relax!  Billie says “I love going to our Pamper Parties! the ladies are always up beat, friendly and just waiting to be pampered, catch up with friends, have glass of wine or a cuppa and generally enjoy a chilled out evening or  afternoon! Sometimes we are there to get the Hen Party Ladies ready for their Big Night Out…..sometimes we are the night out for the ladies! We offer something for everyone and work closely with all sorts of Party People to be able to bring our clients something a little out of the ordinary”

In addition to the Pamper Parties, Gail and Billie work closely with nail technicians and hairdressers so we can pamper you on your big day too…..have a “back facial” before the day if you are wearing a backless/off the shoulders dress or even get a course of Facial treatments going so that your skin glows on your wedding day!

Feel free to call us to discuss your requirements-we are always very happy to tailor make a Pamper Event for you and your friends or to supply gift vouchers as thank you presents!

Passionate about Pampering are Gail and Billie who have worked in the Health, Beauty and Wellbeing area for several years, they now work together to pamper, relax, de-stress and re-balance your energy for your wedding, special event or just because you have earned it. Passionate about Pampering 07905 757125 info@passionateaboutpampering.co.uk www.passionateaboutpampering.co.uk

On Sunday you will be able to buy dresses with massive discounts, see and sample Trevor’s fine Wedding Cakes which are again available with some huge discounts, especially for early bookings!

The event will be held at
Ridgeway Centre – Map
Blackdown Close,
Buckskin
Basingstoke
RG22 5BN

For more information talk to Jayne Ann ( 01256 406650 )  and Trevor Cruickshank ( 07593 145969).

The wedding fair in Old Basing marked the start of the season.  The first gathering of Basingstoke’s best wedding professionals was an overwhelming success, organised by Trevor Cruickshank, it hosted over 20 different companies, from photographers like Alan Bowman to wedding invitation and table place holders by Handmade by Gemma.

Hundreds of couples and families attended to talk about their special day with the experts, lots of bookings were taken and everyone had a great time.

One of the many highlights of the show was the wedding dress fashion show hosted by Jayne from Jayne Anns Bridal.

Keep an eye on our Wedding Fair page to for up to date information on other Basingstoke Wedding Fairs.

Wedding Plate

Phillida and Nicholas were married on the 16th of May 2009, one of the gifts that they will treasure is this lovely commemorative Wedding Plate that was signed by their guests on their wedding day.

Wedding Plate Details

Its full of details such as the church they were married in and hints of their sports and past times, but most importantly, their friends and families individual best wishes for the happy couple.

Wedding Plate Detail

Patricia from Signature Pieces received this thank you letter from the family:

Thank you so much for the beautiful plate made for Phillida’s wedding. She and Nick are thrilled with it and it has lots of signatures on it with a few more to come, who couldn’t make it on the day. It is a fabulous memento for them.

Wedding Plate Detail

Contact Patricia via her website of the contact details below to talk to her about your wedding plans.

Patricia Harbot is a Ceramic Designer based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, she creates special ceramic gifts with a personal message, theme or occasiion incorporated into the hand painted design. Signature Pieces 01256 326253 sales@signaturepieces.co.uk www.signaturepieces.co.uk

Alan Bowman and his photos of Teri and Richards April wedding which took place in The Old Mill in Aldermaston, Berkshire have been short-listed in Your Berks & Bucks Wedding magazines wedding of the year competition.

You can cast your vote here.

The chauffeur poured us two glasses of champagne, and we were taken in a beautiful white Bentley for a short ride around the Berkshire countryside. Later in the evening, Richard and I ran under an archway formed by our guests, and we were showered with confetti as we passed through. It was a perfect ending to a perfect day.

Teri and Richard

Alans wedding photography is also featured more locally in the wedding of Amy and Colin which took place at the exclusive Oakley Hall, their wedding will be featured in the real weddings section of the September edition of Your Hampshire Wedding Magazine.  You can see many more photos and read all about Amy and Colins perfect day.

Amy and Colin

Alan Bowman is a Wedding Photographer based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Established in 1998, Inge joined the photography team in 2002. They are dedicated to providing you with the very best professional service and a range of the highest quality presentation products. Both are passionate about their work and provide for their clients a natural, relaxed and sensitive approach to wedding photography which reflects the demands of today’s modern bride and groom. Alan Bowman 01256 354319 alan@alanbowman.com www.alanbowman.com