Wedding Planning by Joanne Carly

24/03/2023

13/03/2023

Looking for something a bit different?
Join us for the upcoming wedding showcase at Churnet Valley

As part of the Churnet Valley Railway “Open House” weekend, you will be able to meet a number of our friendly volunteers from a variety of departments. One such team will be our Civils gang, who oversee the maintenance of our structures across the railway. Whether its one of our large and historic station buildings, or a far simpler boundary fence, they all require upkeep in one form or another.

They tend to focus on one larger project at a time, and having recently completed the repaint of our Victorian era signal boxes they have now moved on to the repair of Consall Platform 2. This attractive cantilevered platform has survived for more than a century, and was fully restored in 2004 enabling 2-train operation to return to the Churnet Valley for the first time since 1965. However since COVID the platform has been out of use, and significant repair work is needed to the wooden framework to bring it back into service – a task that is well within the capabilities of our Civils team given they completed the original restoration. Why not come and see just what is involved, and where you can play a part too?

Our civils team will be at Consall Station to explain their work, and showcase their recent achievements over the weekend of 25 and 26 March. If you want further information about volunteering then details are available on our website < https://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/events/open-weekend.html >.

15/02/2023

Fancy getting married at one of the best places for a steam train experience?
Let us help you plan your day

The Churnet Valley Railway, Staffordshire, has been named as one of the UK's best steam train experiences >>>

Best steam train experiences in the UK: Luxury days out from the golden age of travel

https://www.radiotimes.com/going-out/best-steam-train-experiences/

Churnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism

10/11/2022

Late Availability offer for anyone looking

DON'T FORGET!

We still have our amazing offer running for dates within early 2023! Our dates are filling up fast so don't miss out!

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09/04/2022

🤩NEW VENUE ALERT🤩

Super happy to announce that I will now be working with Fordhall Farm to manage their weddings and events💒
It’s an exciting project with lots to learn myself but I’m really looking forward to it 🎉🎉
A great venue to be adding to the portfolio ❤️

21/02/2022

A little bit of a wedding related fact I discovered today 👀😱

It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink.
Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.

I’d defineitly rather a trip somewhere nice than some honey beer 🍯🍺

03/01/2022

Welcome to 2022!

Excuse the long post but I am taking time to reflect on my first wedding working day of the year.

What a year I had last year.

A little quiet start to the year 2021 due to lockdown gave me plenty of chance to think about my business and the direction I wanted to take it in. I've always wanted to be more than just a wedding planner and upon thinking about all of postponed and pushed back weddings I started thinking of how I could adapt the business.
I help a lot of couples marrying in tipis and marquees to plan their wedding and this got me thinking.
One of the hardest things can often be finding somewhere to put the tipi or marquee. So I started approaching farmers, land owners and anyone else I could find really to ask if they'd be interested in being one of the places I had on file to let couples know their land was available for hire.
This escalated to finding many farmers actually wanted to host weddings but didn't know where to start and how to do it and so was born. (For those that aren't aware I also own Tangled Events )
I quickly grew my portfolio of venues I was managing and have shown how this can be replicated.
I went and pitched my business at the Santander X entrepreneur awards and luckily winning support and funding will mean that in 2022 I will have the chance to continue growing this aspect of my business.

I still love wedding planning and have an abundance of clients lined up for 2022, 2023 and even some in to 2024 and I am really looking forward to continue helping my clients to plan their perfect day on top of my consulting.

So what else have I got to look forward to in 2022?
- Well I'm in the process on finalising MY BOOK! I will be publishing my own wedding planner full of hints tips and tricks to help people on their wedding planning journey- watch this space.
- We have also just set up Tangled Bars- Mobile Bar for Events which will run lovely alongside the other businesses.
- I'm continuing to work with some amazing venues and looking to grow the portfolio to look after even more.
- We will be taking on lots of new styling clients for balloons, flowers, chair, table and venue decor through Tangled Events as well as buying some new products to hire (most recently a starlit dance floor)
- And did I mention MY OWN WEDDING!

It's going to be a busy year but I look forward to keeping you all updated on the progress and the journey.

Thank you for all your continued support

Joanne Carly

02/11/2021

A top tip for your wedding...

Get yourself organised.
You'll have emails coming in from everywhere, endless to do lists and so much to think about.
I love the app Trello and also a good old pen and paper but whatever works for you make sure you use it!

If you need help organising all of your wedding planning then get in touch for some help :)

24/10/2021

🎼🎶My love, do you know that your eyes are like stars brightly beaming?

I bring you and sing you a moonlight serenade ❤️

The most gorgeous day at Churnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC for Imogen and Liam yesterday.
The whole day had a lovely classic and vintage feel about it.
Ceremony in the booking office at Cheddleton followed by afternoon tea on our Diana coach whilst being whisked along by a steam engine through the Staffordshire moorlands 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️

01/10/2021

26/09/2021

Can you believe it’s been a year since this amazing couple said I Do!

96 hours from phone call to plan their wedding until Jodie walked down the aisle. It was the craziest 4 days of my life but I’m so grateful these two put their faith in me.

Happy Anniversary Ezrin and Jodie 💜

24/09/2021

SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER

Save the date to come along to Charnwood Forest Alpacas showcase weekend.
The tipi will be erected and from 10am - 4pm you'll be able to meet the experts from a range of businesses which include a celebrant, decor, venue styling, favours, cakes, photography, photobooth, acoustic covers, honeymoons, dove releases, onsite glamping and much more!

TICKETS available here

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wedding-showcase-weekend-charnwood-forest-alpacas-tickets-164988879179

09/09/2021

Anyone up for this??

23/08/2021

Imagine getting married on an Alpaca Farm!

On Sunday 10th October join us for a showcase day at Charnwood Alpacas 🦙🦙🦙

01/07/2021

Got some exciting news this morning!

I’ve won an award for being the most innovative wedding planner!
In a year where many wedding businesses have struggled I’ve adapted and thrived and now more successfully than ever help couples and venues host amazing wedding celebrations 🎉🎉🎉

15/06/2021

As promised a bit more of an update on the guidance!

💃 Dancing is only advised against, but dance floors are banned

😷 Masks must be worn inside unless seated for food and drink

🍽 There is no requirement for tables of six, or even for guests to be on socially distanced tables

🥂 All food and drink must be served to tables, inside and outside, at venues. In private gardens this is advisory only outside.

🎶 Musicians and DJs are permitted and must follow performing arts guidance generally.

⛺️ 50% of the sides of a tent or marquee must be open in order for it to be considered “outdoor”

🗝 Private gardens are permitted and must be outdoor only. The exception to this is where someone is seriously ill and not expected to recover, in which case 30 guests can be inside a private dwelling. Otherwise the rule of six or two households applies indoors.

📝 Planners, caterers, marquee companies and venues need to update risk mitigation and risk assessments.

🙋‍♀️ Please do ask any questions and I will do my best to answer them.

14/06/2021

What we know so far

✔️ previous limit of 30 guests will no longer exist from Monday

✔️ guest numbers based on venues being able to socially distance you

✔️ 6 people per table max

✔️ no singing or dancing other than the first dance

✔️table service only

I will update further tomorrow once we have more guidance

14/06/2021

Remember I’m here to talk through any worries or concerns following tonight’s announcements. Anyone on my mailing list expect an update in the next 24 hours 🖤🤍🖤🤍

13/06/2021

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13/06/2021

12/06/2021

01/06/2021

The next Wedding Fayre is this Sunday

Who’s coming along?

13/05/2021

📣 STEP 3 GUIDANCE PUBLISHED

Wanted to share with you as quickly as possible so you can read for yourselves but please give me time to read and digest for myself!

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-wedding-and-civil-partnership-ceremonies-receptions-and-celebrations

💜private gardens and marquee weddings now included with clear guidance ✅

18/04/2021

Been back on it today talking to lots of lovely couples about their wedding plans 💜

11/04/2021

Actually managed to help with a little set up this week. I offered advice throughout the whole process to make sure all laws were followed and the couple were still able to have this special celebration ❤️

The mother of the bride brought me some Ferrero Rochers and a box of Indian sweets to say Thankyou for all of my help despite all the changes and messing about. It makes it all worth it seeing these events starting to go ahead again ❤️🥰

08/04/2021

Next weekend you can catch me here 💜💜

If you would like to pop along and talk all things weddings let me know and I can send you the booking link.
Due to COVID measure it is a ticket only event ☺️

31/03/2021

I will be exhibiting here in a couple of weeks ☺️

If anyone is interested in coming along let me know and I’ll send you the ticket link across 🥂💍

22/03/2021

❗️❗️We have some updated guidance❗️❗️

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships

✅ any wedding venue that can host legal ceremonies is permitted to do so

✅ suppliers are not included in any limits to numbers

❌ no receptions until 12th April

❌no indoor receptions until 17th May

❌no outdoor receptions on private land until 21st June - COVID-19 secure venues ONLY

Guidance for people planning to get married or form a civil partnership in England.

17/03/2021

💕 BIG NEWS 💕

Brand new to 2022, we are SO excited to announce that you can get married here at Charnwood Forest!

Our Teepee weddings packages are totally bespoke to you and your requirements - from lavish parties to quaint gatherings,our team will be here to ensure your day is as magical as can be.

Click the link below to find out more and fill in our handy inquiry form with any questions you may have.

https://www.pukkapacas.com/weddings-at-the-farm