Shearsby Bath, Leicestershire for Carrie and Martin

A lovely couple, lovely venue, lovely day!

On 27th August 2010 we performed at the lovely Shearsby Bath in South Leicestershire for the delightful Carrie and Martin Garness... and what a lovely day we all had too.

Carrie and Martin first saw Adam Thomas perform live at the Hilton, Leicester Wedding Fair and, seemingly, that was enough for them to know that they wanted Adam to be a part of their big day!

The Day Itself

After arriving at the venue we realised that Carrie and Martin had thought through every single meticulous detail and everything looked great: from the flowers to the cake, the dress to the venue itself.

Shearsby Bath is a really lovely wedding venue with great food and truly attentive, dedicated staff. However, it is their wonderful Fountain Marquee that really sets this place off, catering for events of 100 to 250 people most weekends of the year!

"You're A Falling Star..."

Adam was asked by Carrie and Martin if he could sing Michael Buble's 'Everything' for their First Dance and Adam was only too happy to accept. This song has undoubtedly been the most requested first dance of the past two years and rightly so in our opinion! It has a lovely feel with sweet lyrics and is at a great pace - not too slow for you awkward grooms!!

 

"Adam Thomas to the stage..."

The new Mr and Mrs Garness booked Adam to perform his Solo Show for their Wedding Entertainment and they opted to include our Wedding Disco too.

Adam performed all of his usual crowd pleasing favourites including 'Haven't Met You Yet,' 'That's Amore,' 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You,' 'New York, New York' and Michael Buble's brand new single 'Hollywood.' Swing and Big Band first half over - phew!

Act Two got the party into full swing as Adam kept them all going with a blend of Soul, Indie and Pop tracks such as 'Soul Man,' 'All Night Long,' 'Let Me Entertain You' and 'Valerie.' As we've said before, Adam's renditions of Paolo Nutini's 'Pencil Full Of Lead' and '10/10' have really proven to be massive hits with all of his audiences this summer: they fill the dance floor every time!

They Say...

Our beautifully heated / air-cooled, permanent Fountain Marquee has its own private bar, dance floor, cloakrooms and kitchens. The Fountain Marquee is fully self-contained and offers the exclusivity of a venue that Brides’ dream of. The simplicity of the décor allows each Bride to put her own personal touches to the room and create a truly unique feel every time.

The Fountain Marquee offers the flexibility to accommodate Wedding Breakfast's of all sizes (up to 250 guests), and Evening Receptions for up to 350 guests.

Shearsby Bath

Bruntingthorpe Road

Shearsby (near Lutterworth)

Leicestershire

LE17 6PP

**Rachael is the lady in the know at Shearsby Bath and can help you with whatever enquiries you may have! You can call her on 0116 247 8202 or you can email enquiries@shearsbybath.co.uk

The Importance of Wedding Fayres

On most Sundays throughout the year we exhibit at local and national wedding fairs in the hope that we can connect with some lovely couples who are looking for the best wedding entertainment and just happen to think that the range of services we have to offer is just great! (FYI, they are!! ;p)

We truly believe that wedding fairs are the best way for you couples to see, first hand, not just the standard of the product itself but also the standard of service provided: it is vital that you not only love the product but also the hand that created it.

Take time to really get to know your supplier and really assess their service and product thoroughly. Ask loads of questions, be a little demanding, even pick fault with something to see if they 'change!' No seriously!! There are lots of couples who have booked a supplier based on their first experience alone and, on first impressions, they were great: friendly, polite, amenable and with a great product. When they have a problem or a query, however, the relationship can change a little and this approach can really sieve the professional wedding suppliers from the stressed out, amateur service providers.

The Best Wedding Entertainment Service Award goes to...

We have a Frequently Asked Questions section on our website should you need an answer to a commonly asked question NOW! You can also expect a speedy reply to your email queries and a genuinely friendly service :)

Get To Know Them

So, before confirming your chosen wedding supplier, make sure that you can talk and interact with them through emails; this is normally the best indication as to their level of service and allround professionalism. Bad suppliers take an age to respond to messages and emails and that becomes incredibly frustrating for you as you need the answer yesterday already!! But, seriously,make sure that you can communicate thoroughly with your supplier as wedding planning can be a very stressful time and waiting a few days for a reply to an email just won't do!

Mix and Mingle

One exciting aspect of exhibiting at wedding fairs is that we can mix and mingle with the best in the business: florists, wedding planners, venues, bridal boutiques... you name it and it can probably be found at most of the big wedding fairs in the East Midlands and throughout the UK. We get to see some stunning floral arrangements (see John Preston Flowers in that regard!), watch brilliant live wedding catwalk shows (in which Adam performs live before each one) and, if we're lucky, get to gobble, sorry, test some wonderful cupcakes and dive into a chocolate fountain.

Catch Up

It also gives us a great opportunity to catch up face to face with some of the couples that have already booked Adam, completing the final rounds of their wedding planning! We like to know what you've been up to (because we're nosey of course!) and try to give as much advise as we can so that your day is as perfect as it should be.

Why not keep us in the loop and let us know what you've been up to right now! Also, should you need any assistance whatsoever, then please get in touch! We have a zillion ways of connecting with us, here are just a few, you chose which way you'd prefer!

e. sarah@souljers.co.uk

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Leicester Tigers Wedding Fair this Sunday!

Just thought I'd give you a little shove in the direction of the Leicester Tigers Wedding Fair that is taking place this Sunday (19th September 2010.)

There is FREE entry and FREE car parking too - aren't those people at Leicester Tigers just lovely!

Come and Say Hi!

Adam and I will be there, along with 70 other exhibitors, and Mr Thomas will be performing Live throughout the day.

So, if you're out and about and fancy coming along to see what's on offer, come and say hi - we love a good old chin wag!

Still Venue Hunting?

If you are still looking for your venue then Fliss Wallace from the Tigers conference and events team will be delighted to hear from you. Give her a call on 0116 2171 278 or send her an email.

With so many options to choose from, what is the secret to booking memorable wedding entertainment? Adam Thomas!

The UK's Best Wedding Singer, Adam Thomas, really is the wedding entertainment specialist and, whether you're looking for a Wedding Singer, a Wedding Soul Band or even a Wedding Big Band, your search stops here!

Adam Thomas provides everything you could possibly need for your wedding day...

 

• Your First Dance performed LIVE

• Micheal Buble to Dean Martin, My Girl to Brown Eyed Girl, Paolo Nutini to The Killers... all musical tastes are catered for! Take a look at the Adam Thomas Set Lists.

• LIVE Ceremony Performances

• 5 hours of the Best Wedding Entertainment:

1.5 hours of Live Wedding Music by Adam Thomas 

or

2 hours with his 8 Piece Wedding Soul & Big Band

and

3.5 hours Disco!

• Professional yet personal service with direct contact available 7 days a week FREE on 0800 093 8554

• Complete Stage Show with Full Effects Lighting, State of the Art Sound and Star Cloth Drape System: your wedding entertainment couldn't look or sound any better! (All of our packages are available nationwide and we travel extensively across the UK)

Hodsock Priory for Laura & Jonathan

A lovely day was had by all...

On Sunday we performed at the very lovely Hodsock Priory, near Worksop in Nottinghamshire for Laura and Jonathan Bullars... and what a lovely day we all had too.

We first met the lovely and bubbly Laura (along with her entourage! :)) at the Leicester Tigers Wedding Fair after a recommendation from one of our previous couples had proven enough to convince Laura that she should see a live performance by Adam. She travelled down to Leicester to see him perform and to see if she thought he could become a part of her wedding plans. Thankfully, she loved him!

The Day Itself

After arriving at the venue we realised that Laura and Jonathan had thought through every single meticulous detail and everything looked simply stunning: from the flowers to the cake, the dress to the venue itself - beautiful!

Hodsock Priory is a lovely, traditional country house and it has a real contemporary feel to the place following its renovation last summer. The house has been lovingly restored by its owner and current tenant, George Buchanan. George's family have owned the property and wonderful grounds since 1765 (Wow wee!) and he has created a magical venue which incorporates the past and present quite beautifully.

Laura and Jonathan's choreographed first dance was to Jamie Cullum's version of 'What A Diff'rence A Day Makes' and their request list was very diverse and fun (although a little heavy on Take That! - we got the feeling that Laura was a massive Take That-ite!) This video is just for you Laura:

"Adam Thomas to the stage..."

The new Mr and Mrs Bullars booked Adam to perform his Solo Show for their Wedding Entertainment and they opted to include our Wedding Disco too.

Adam performed all of his usual crowd pleasing favourites including 'Haven't Met You Yet,' 'That's Amore,' 'Ain't That A Kick In The Head' and Michael Buble's 'Everything' as the bride and groom's second dance with the remainder of the wedding party. Swing and Big Band first half over - phew!

Act Two got the party into full swing as Adam kept them all going with a blend of Soul and Pop tracks such as 'Everybody Needs Somebody,' 'All Night Long,' and 'Valerie.' As we've said before, Adam's renditions of Paolo Nutini's 'Pencil Full Of Lead' and '10/10' have really proven to be massive hits with all of his audiences this summer: they fill the dance floor every time!

Bang Bang Bang?

Now, most Father's of the Bride (or FOTB's as you planning brides call them!) request a lot of ACDC, Queen, some Robbie and maybe even a little Erasure... but Mark Ronson's 'Bang Bang Bang'!! Really?? And knowing all of the words too? Well, Laura's Dad did and it happens to be his favourite song too!! There's nothing wrong with that of course... it's just a little out of the norm that's all! We applaud him in fact! ;)

They Say...

Hodsock Priory is our family home (and has been since 1765). We’ve spent the past year lovingly renovating the house and we now have a sensational new entertaining space available to hire for private events. 

Whether it’s an intimate dinner for 6, a wedding for 120 or a great big bash for 500, we welcome you. Our background in hospitality, entertainment, food and wine means we are well placed to host Weddings, Family Gatherings, Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Corporate Functions and Special Events. 

From the minute you sweep through the archway of the Tudor Gatehouse, you will have this peaceful, secluded corner of England to yourselves. You are free to entertain your guests in an informal environment where everyone will relax. Children can run around. The party can spill outside. We invite you to bring Hodsock to life.

Hodsock Priory 
Blyth (nr Worksop) 
Nottinghamshire
S81 0TY 

t: 01909 591 204 
e: gb@hodsockpriory.com 

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Seal of Approval from The City Rooms, Leicester

It is always such a privilege to be a big part of our bride and groom's special day but, performing in some of the UK's most stunning wedding venues and entertaining thousands each year, we sometimes forget the impact we have on the venue itself and the staff that work tirelessly throughout the evening.

That is why it is such a thrill when you hear that a respected venue gives your performance and expertise their seal of approval, it makes it very special too. Well, The City Rooms in Leicester have made us their recommended entertainment supplier... now isn't that nice of them!

The City Rooms, in the heart of Leicester City Centre, is a truly lovely Wedding Venue with a magnificent Grand Ballroom, great food, lovely staff and is also a very trendy boutique hotel too! I have performed there a few times but most recently for Ron and Michelle Brooks (we love them too, they are a really lovely couple!) The standard of service and attention to detail always stand out, along with the sheer beauty of the Grand Ballroom. 

Vicky Wilkin, events manager, and her team are wedding fanatics and would love to help you plan your big day. You can call Vicky on 0116 251 5337 or email info@thecityrooms.co.uk

The City Rooms

Hotel Street

Leicester

LE1 5AW