Simply a great chance to grab a bridal bargain!

Although we were sad to hear today that Carlisle based Diamond Brides is closing down, we are pleased to share with our lovely brides to be that this gives them an opportunity to get a beautiful bridal gown at an amazing price!

This really is the ultimate wedding dress sale. Dresses that were £1800... are now £300! Shoes reduced from £275....now £50.00!

If you are getting married in the next year or two then don't miss this opportunity to grab a real bargain. There are also some amazing bridesmaid dresses on offer.

To book an appointment to view the gowns give them a call on 01228 527741.

Simply Baby Bows! Three 'Baby Bows' born this year...

Simply Bows and Chair Covers are renowned for offering family friendly franchise opportunities that are not only a great business opportunity but also allows for much better work life balance than many normal jobs! It's not surprising therefore that in this year alone three of our franchisees have given birth to babies! Three gorgeous new little girls join the Simply Bows and Chair Covers team.....

On January 6th, West Cumberland and Cumbria Director Kristy Giblin gave birth to the very beautiful Anya Nicole Giblin at 06.01 at Newcastle's Royal Victioria Infirmary.....

The amazingly cute Holly Sarah Cairney was born to one of our Dundee and Perth directors Vicki on 19th May at 00.45....

And just this week the lovely Claire who heads up our Aberdeen office gave birth to the gorgeous Megan Sadie Coutts at 16.47 on 18th June. Congratulations Claire!

How long before these little ladies can tie bows?!

Simply Invited: An evening of bridal inspiration at The Croft....

You are invited to a relaxed evening of bridal inspiration!

Monday 24th June 2013, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Elite Wedding Open Evening

The Croft Hotel

Croft-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2ST

The Croft Hotel is a Grade II Listed Hotel situated near Darlington in the picturesque village of Croft-on-Tees.  Under new management and fully refurbished, the Hotel re-launched on the 9th February 2013 providing a stylish new Wedding Suite for the Darlington area...

Join us for a relaxed evening to showcase all The Croft has to offer...

Enjoy a welcome drink and delicious canapés as you view the Grade II listed hotel in all its splendour

Meet a handpicked selection of local suppliers ready to discuss your very individual requirements including Stan Seaton Photography,  Flowers by Nattrass, Simply Bows and Chair Covers, Coochicoo Cards, One Digital Image, Prettyliciouz Cakes, Bex Brides, Greenwood Menswear - Bishop Auckland, Make-up by Jo and Bells Wedding Cars

Talk to the experienced event staff who will be able to show you around, answer and questions and check available dates...

See the Dining Room dressed for an elegant wedding breakfast in stunning tones of antique pinks and gold and discuss wedding planning packages with Dawn Marie including the Marriage Rehearsal option covering all your questions about civil ceremonies

Open 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Admission and parking free, complimentary reception drinks and canapés

Another exclusive event by Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design, leading the way with Elite Wedding Events in the north-east...

Special Offer for Simply Bows and Chair Covers clients and followers......

Would you love an evening of Spanish food and wine? 

The Croft Hotel have a few remaining tables for their Torres Spanish Dinner with wine evening on June 18th and have offered our clients a fabulous 50% off the normally price of £34.50!! A chance not to be missed!

For more information on the evening or details of how to book please see our link through to their website and when booking just mention your 50% discount via Simply Bows and Chair Covers! More info...

Simply Wedding Stats!

Phase Eight recently conducted a HUGE wedding survey and this week released their results and we though some of them were very interesting....

 

Image from Shap Wells Hotel

 

77% of us are attending at least one wedding this year. The vast majority (45%) are in June- August and the March-May being the next most popular time. And what a generous lot we are! On average 51% of us give a gift/ cash gift of between £50-£100. 29% give under £50, 17% give between £100-£200 and 2% give over £200!

 

And what about our hen doo girls? Hitting the top spot of favourite activity is a spa day/afternoon with 40%. 14% would prefer drinks and dancing, 14% a cocktail tasting/making session 13% afternoon tea and 12% dinner and a theatre show.

 

Image from Harrogate Vintage Tea Party

 

 

And what if money was no object? Where would your dream honeymoon be? The Phase Eight survey revealed 37% of you would like to jet off to the Caribbean, 33% would like a romantic location such as Florence, 17% would head to the great British countryside, 7% of you would head out to Sin City itself, Vegas and 5% of you would head to the traditional city of love, Paris!

*All Statistics in this blog are taken from the Phase Eight newsletter

Simply Linen.. Did you know we also offer a vast range of table linen?

In addition to our chair covers and chair accessories, Simply Bows and Chair Covers also manufacture poly cotton matching table cloths, table slips, and napkins to tie into the colour scheme of your event.  In addition to these we hire table runners and overlays in many opulent fabrics.  If we haven't got what you are looking for, we are happy to make bespoke designs.

 

Image by Picture U

 

 

Image by Picture U

Image by Karen McGowran Photography

In addition to this service we also supply many restaurants, marquee companies and hotels with their daily table linen (white or coloured linen is available) offering competitive pricing for extremely high quality products. 

Image by leopard Prints Photography

Image by Leopard Prints Photography

Image by Leopard Prints Photography

For more information please contact us via the contact us options in your specific area... click here for area options.

 

Image by Karen McGowran Photography

Simply thrilled! We are shortlisted for County Brides North West Wedding Awards

Simply Bows and Chair Covers have been nominated for the County Brides North West Wedding Awards 2013. 

 

The awards recognise some of the best wedding suppliers in the industry. Brides from across the region have been voting online for businesses that they believe have gone the extra mile to make their big day particularly special  and we are thrilled that we are one of them! These brides are from both our Lancashire office and our West Northumberland and Cumbria office and we cannot thank them enough but we STILL need your votes! To vote please visit County Brides.... Thank you so much!