Many of us have been dreaming about our big day since childhood. We may have had no idea of the type of guy we wanted to marry, we probably were still of the age where we thought men were ‘yuck’, but the idea of putting on a beautiful white dress and being centre of attention […]
So you have everything in place for your big day and, as long as everything goes to plan, it should be perfect…..but what happens after you get back from honeymoon? In this day and age most couples have experience of living together before they get married. But that doesn’t automatically mean that marriage is going […]
So what makes a wedding perfect? We all have different ideas, likes and dislikes but Katie, co-owner of Elizabeth Aprilis events planning and management, reminds us what really matters in her thought provoking guest blog… We all know ‘every little girl’s dream’, the big white wedding, the age old story of the Prince sweeping the Princes off […]
Finding the perfect caterer for your wedding is one of the most important things on your list. Find a caterer who serves up scrumptious treats and your big day will go with a bang. But hiring a caterer who ends up serving uncooked meat, wilted salad or gone off cream will kill the celebration atmosphere […]
As we move into December, everyone’s mind turns to the big event: Christmas 2013. Full of pantomimes, parties and Christmas fayres, December promises to be the busiest month of the year, full of joy, love and celebrations. We truly love Christmas, the season to be joyful and thankful. Our Christmas decorations are now up and […]
You’ve booked the venue, the Church and the caterer, and now it’s time to think about the details of the day. Weddings days are great fun, but can be long. Make sure you keep your guests entertained from the arrival drinks, to the final dance, by choosing the perfect entertainment plan. Entertainment comes in many […]
After selecting the wedding reception venue, the next thing on a busy bride’s mind will be how to organise the seating for the wedding reception. At Ashover Parish Hall, our spaces are flexible enough to suit the fancies of every bride and groom. Whether you are choosing a Chesterfield wedding venue or not, read our […]
Your wedding day is a day for magic; a day where your dreams become reality. Once you’ve booked the church, agreed on your wedding reception venue and chosen that all important wedding dress, your minds will no doubt turn to transforming the space you’ve chosen for your wedding reception into something unique, personal and […]
Some inspiring, and amusing, words from one of our popular and reliable caterers about the challenges of wedding catering. Experienced Zest 4 Events regularly provide outstanding catering for our wedding receptions. I find myself faced with many challenges these days, whether it be to design and execute a hot buffet for 100, based purely on […]
The opinions of our guests and visitors are very important. They often leave Ashover Parish Hall making positive comments and some leave lovely messages on our Facebook page. A recent happy customer, who enjoyed a beautiful winter wedding, left us this message: It’s lovely to hear such kind words and we are delighted that we could help you enjoy […]