Posted by nicola on 2012/01/25
Tuesday 18th September 2012 - Haighton Manor, Haighton Green Lane, Haighton, Preston,PR2 5SQ 1800 - 2100
Sunday 23rd September 2012 - Oaks Hotel, Burnley 1200 - 1600
Sunday 14th October 2012 - Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Accrington 1100-1600
Sunday 21st October 2012 - The Whitehall Hotel, Park Road, Darwen 1200 - 1600
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Posted by admin on 2011/04/28
BY day, 999 operative Nicola Pilkington can deal with some of the most horrific crimes in Lancashire.
But by night she is answering distress calls of a different type —- from worried brides-to-be who need her expert advice on everything from stationery to stunning centrepieces.
The talented 39-year-old, from Old Langho, has successfully established her own emergency service for weddings — called Bride’s Little Helper — and has already helped put the finishing touches to more than 90 big days.
And with the national agenda firmly set on weddings with Prince William and Kate’s big day fast approaching, Nicola is hoping other couples will be inspired to tie the knot this year.
Currently based at Oswaldtwistle Mills, she is now embarking on a new venture and is about to open her very own studio at The Flower Shop, in Wellgate, Clitheroe.
She said: “I have worked part-time for Lancashire Police for nearly 20 years, starting as a Special Constable before joining my colleagues in the control room 11 years ago.
“My day can be varied and the calls we receive range from serious crime, to road traffic accidents or even a broken nail.
“It can be quite heavy-going at times, and is completely different from the work I do for Bride’s Little Helper, but it is a nice mix.
“My days at work can be strange though, as I can be dealing with a difficult situation on a 999 call and then go home and spend my time carefully sticking delicate crystals on to invites that I have designed.
“I also get calls from stressed brides who have their own emergencies and need my help. They know that they can call me anytime and I love being able to make their dreams come true.”
The mother-of-three launched Bride’s Little Helper in September 2009 after impressing her friends and family by designing all of the stationery, decorations and personalised favours for her own wedding at Stanley House.
She added: “When I was getting married I realised there wasn’t really anyone who was there to help with things like invites and decorations. There were full-blown wedding planners, but no-one who could just help make my ideas a reality.
“After my family and friends saw what I had done they recommended me to people they knew and the business just started to grow from there and has spread by word of mouth.
“I can help with every aspect of a wedding day and my mum is a seamstress so she can even make wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses.
“My speciality really is the creative side, making bespoke invitations that are affordable and centrepieces — anything from the popular Martini glasses to crystal chandeliers.
“The main thing for me is that I can work to any budget — from the smallest to the most extravagant and I love being able to come up with new ideas and make my brides happy.”
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