A GARY Barlow super fan who had a Take That-themed wedding has opened a hair and beauty salon inspired by the band.
Denise Pitchford and business partner Karen Morgan have been friends for 30 years – and loyal fans of the five-piece ‘man band’ since the early 90s.
And now the pair have fulfilled a dream by launching Progress Hair and Beauty – named after the Take That’s 2010 album and tour – on Chester Road, Whitby.
“The name is from the last concert, which we both went to see and loved,” said Denise, 35.
Denise’s love of the band – and frontman Barlow in particular – even dominated her wedding to long-term love Jeff last September.
The couple tied the knot at the Best Western Forest Hills Hotel in Gary’s home town of Frodsham – where the frontman used to visit the gym.
“I walked down the aisle to Back for Good, which has always been mine and Jeff’s song from the 18 years ago that we were first together,” said Denise.
“We had Gary’s solo album playing as we signed the register. We walked back down the aisle as man and wife to Rule the World. After the wedding pics had been taken we walked in to our reception room to Greatest Day.
“It was all Take That music, the tables were all named after Take That albums – even my invitations had little Take That symbols on them.”
Progress Hair and Beauty plays the band’s hits all day and boasts a ‘Take That wall’, complete with framed photos of the singers and a gold disc.
“We did try to get Take That wallpaper but failed, so we have made do with posters,” said Denise.
Denise is now hoping Gary will pay a visit to the salon on his next trip to his home town but – in the words of Take That – she may need to have a little Patience.
Progress Hair and Beauty offers a full range of treatments including spray tanning and waxing. For more information, telephone 0151 356 3236.
