The Wedding Of Felicity Wilkinson & Garreth Aspinall at Lytham Hall

Although it was not the usual Lytham Hall Sunny Weather, spirits were certainly not dampened as guests arrived for the wedding of Felicity and Garreth

The Team at Creative Coverhire had done a fantastic job dressing the chairs in the Gold Room

We always say it but this has to be the finest room on the Fylde Coast to hold your Civil Ceremony

Below the proud Mother of the Bride, the fabulous Sally Wilkinson looked fantastic and could finally calm down after doing a sterling job organizing all the pre planning for this special day

It was nearly time for 'I Do' as Garreth and Felicity gave the Marital Vows infront of Friends and Family

The Table plan which had been designed by Flutterby Couture matched the elegance of all the other little details

Rowley's were on hand to look after the pre breakfast Drinks and Canapes which consisted of Tattinger Champagne

Miniature Thai Fishcakes

Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate in a Filo Crown with Red Currant Syrup

Brochette of Halloumi Cheese, Oven Roasted Vegetable and Sun Blushed Tomato

with Balsamic Glaze

And Steak, Chips and Pepper Sauce

The Gold Room looked fantastic for the Wedding Breakfast and Flower Design Events simple but elegant arrangement really brought everything together

Everything was set and the chefs were working frantically behind the scenes to create the culinary feast that the bride and groom had chosen

On the Menu Was

To Start

Potted Lytham Shrimps with Phil's The Bakery of Lytham Walnut Bread and Green Salad

For Main

Rack of Ethnically Sourced Lakeland Lamb

Served on a Bed of Mint and Pea Puree with Port, Honey & Rosemary Jus

For Dessert

A Trio of Creme Brulee, Warm Chocolate Tort & Raspberry Pavlova

At night the celebrations started in the courtyard that had been covered with its own special star lit marquee.

The evening food was a Cheese cake hand picked by Garreth, including a super strong Snowdonia Black Bomber, Cropwell Bishop Stilton and Y Fenni, a welsh Cheddar cheese with Ale and Whole Grain Mustard, Served with Phil's the Bakery Breads, Grapes, Celery and Cheese Biscuits. Followed by the very tasty Wedding Cake

Flower Design had dressed the tables with lanterns and candle lit bird cages

The rest of the evening was handed over to the legendary Ian Hooper and The Hooper Band who kept everyone rocking even through the brief tropical storm that appeared to develop outside !!!!

Congratulation Felicity and Garreth from all at Team Rowleys

A Fantastic Party At Lytham Hall for the New Catherine & Richard Openshaw

Well none of us held out high hopes for good weather this weekend, however we were surprised once again by Lytham Hall's Micro Climate when the sun began to shine and the rain stopped

The New Mrs Catherine Openshaw arrives in style in a stunning Rolls Royce

Of course the Champagne was available from word go !

The Legendary Jonny Draper was on hand to snap all the best bits of the day

Proud Mother Susan with her newly wed Daughter

My Favorite Florist, the Supreme Jane Thompson of Flower Design Events made the Gold Room look stunning.

It was certainly Pimms O Clock once the Sun Came out along with Ice Cold Lansen Champagne

The Beautiful Gold Room, the setting for the wedding breakfast was decorated with Rowley's bone china, along with Catherine's special little touches.

The Table Plan which had been personally created looked superb

I love this room

I could think of no better place to eat. Such Beautiful Surroundings

The Starter's Were Canapes Hand Picked By The Bride And Groom

Teriyaki Salmon

and

Tempura King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce to mention a couple

A Classic Spanish Guitarist gave the whole afternoon a touch of class throughout the Reception and Meal

And the Grand Photo Finale before the meal, Jonny Draper Gathers Everyone on the Famous Lytham Hall Staircase for the final group shot.

Something a little different, A Wedding Cheesecake. Who said you needed a sweet cake

This was the centre piece of the fabulous Evening Continental Grazing Table

Mr & Mrs Openshaw take their first dance to one of my favourite numbers

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

The Rest of the Evening was Handed Over To The Coolers Band who had the crowds Rocking till the late hours.

Congratulations Catherine & Richard From Rowley's Catering

First Snowdrops begin to appear at Lytham Hall

Lytham Hall has had its Winter Hibernation and its now time to spring back into life for 2011 and celebrate the first Snowdrops.

The Popular Lytham Hall Snowdrop Sunday Walks are every Sunday in February and see thousands of people through the gates. A fantastic opportunity for people to see the beautiful building and chance to show that the venue is a popular tourist attraction

The Hall opens from 10:30am with last admission at 3:30pm

For more information on the Snowdrop walks

Call the Hall Estate on 01253 736652

Another Sunny Day at Lytham Hall for Richard & Katie Kitt's Wedding.

And it could have not been a better end to the Lytham Hall 2010 Wedding Season

Making the best of the Sunny Weather, it did not take long for the Bride & Groom to get into Their Photo Shoot

The Guests began to arrive and were greeted with usual Rowley's Catering Charm, not to Mention Bubbly and Canapés

The Proud Mothers, Gwyneth Raven & Hildegard Kitt

David Gill & Matthew Warhurst Enjoying the Last of the Summer Sun that had Graced the Day

David Cam, Looked Calm and Collected as he put the Finishing Touches Together for his

Toast Mastering Duties

Lots of Spectacular Little Touches had been made to give the tables that unique feel

Ck Marquees of Kirkham had provided a colossal marquee which had been set for the Finest of Banquets

The Large Cocktail Glasses, Mirrors Candles and White Floral Arrangements from Zime Design of Lytham Looked Fantastic

The Stage was set ready for the Evening Party.

This had all been hidden with a Marquee Lining ready to reveal the bride and groom's first dance later on

Once the Sun had gone down the Marquee looked Breath Taking

As Guests Sat Down for the Wedding Breakfast, the house lights went down to reveal the Pea Lit Roof

On The Menu Was

To Start

Piping Hot Cream of Tomato and Oven Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

For Mains

Fillet Steak, Served with a Flat Mushroom & Lancashire Cheese Crumble, Confit of Tomatoes and Rich Red Wine Jus

With Dauphinoise Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables

For Desserts

Creme Brulee with Soft Autumn Berries and Woodland Berry Coulis

The Bride and Groom Cut the Cake with a Knife (Sword) that was slightly different from the 'Norm'

After Katie & Richard had taken their First Dance, The Crowds took to the Dance Floor which was sent under the Marquees amazing Star Lit Back Drop and Full Pea Lit Canopy

The Band not have been given a better setting with the Star Lights, A Collossal Dance Floor, Their Own Stage and a Fully Integrated Lighting System Provided by Event Solutions

The Superb 15 Piece Band "The Reel Deal" kept the Dance Floor Packed to the Rafters till the Early Hours

All The Single Ladies Gathered for the Throwing of the Bouquet, just before the Happy Couple departed

A Fantastic Day had by all and it was a Pleasure to be Involved

Congratulations to Katie & Richard from Team Rowley's