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NEW VENUE ALERT

Situated in Northumberland, Marshall Meadows Manor House is a stunning new Georgian venue that has just opened after being recently renovated.

The team has been working hard behind the scenes to create the perfect luxury hotel that provides a tranquil setting for customers.

Couples can tie the knot in the beautiful Coast House, dine in The Lowry Room, enjoy drinks receptions and canapés in the tranquil gardens and after a full day of celebrating, guests can relax in the stunning bedrooms that sleep up to forty people in total. This property will wow all guests with breathtaking sea views that provide plenty of photographic opportunities.

The staff will work with couples to help lovebirds have the perfect day, and pairs can book the exclusive wedding package if desired to have the whole venue to theirselves.

Check out: https://marshallmeadowsmanor.co.uk

CALLING ALL SWEET LOVERS

Situated in Northamptonshire, Sweet Lounge Gummies provides high-quality sweets made from natural ingredients. The business first launched in 2014 and the team has been working hard to create delicious sweets that are all vegan and don’t include any artificial colours or flavours.

The staff is thrilled to be launching in stores around the North East with five of its popular gummies in its core range, including Fruity Bears, Fizzy Blue Raspberry Bottles, Fizzy Strawberry Hearts, Fizzy Cola Bottles and Fizzy Fruity Bears. The company uses environmentally friendly packaging that’s 100 per cent plastic-free and are all compostable.

The sweets are the perfect addition to weddings and can make great favours or the perfect addition to sweet tables, which kids will go crazy for. No one will have to miss out on the treats as each one is gluten, soy and dairy-free!

Check out: www.sweetlounge.co.uk

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After more than 20 years in the wedding industry as an events planner, Donna Hartley-Redfearn has created multi-award-winning weddings worldwide.

Over the Covid-19 pandemic, Donna has been working hard to become qualified as a celebrant and has launched North East Wedding Celebrant to offer couples meaningful and personal ceremonies. Donna says, “Being a celebrant has been a secret dream of mine and the lockdown gave me the opportunity to train to become one – I’ve never looked back.”

The company has a laid-back approach perfect for couples who crave something a little different on their wedding day. Donna adds, “Whether that be an eco-style ceremony in the forest, a modern ceremony in an urban warehouse or an intimate elopement on a mountainside – no two wedding ceremonies should be the same.”

Celebrant weddings can take place in any location and give couples complete control to make their ceremony extra special and personal. Donna adds, “I find humour plays a huge part in the script for my couples. The ceremonies will be more fun, deeply meaningful and will have your guests talking for years to come.”

Check out: www.northeastweddingcelebrant.co.uk

Located on 120 acres, Wynyard Hall is a stunning venue with plenty of spaces to host dream weddings. Couples will fall in love with the gorgeous grounds that date back to 1623 and is full of beautiful florals.

Situated on the picturesque lake, the venue’s award-winning spa offers various treatments using ESPA products. The scenic location provides the perfect space to unwind from wedding planning and hen nights with friends and family. The spa offers the full package from facials, body treatments, and immersive massages!

The hall currently offers two dreamworthy treatments that are perfect for brides-to-be. The ESPA Natural Face Lift lasts 90 minutes and detoxifies the skin to restore its radiance. Inspired by a Japanese Kobido massage, the treatment leaves the skin firm and lifted.

The ESPA Spa Back, Face & Scalp Treatment lasts 90 to 120 minutes and instantly releases any tension while boosting clients’ complexation and reducing stress.

Find out more: www.wynyardhall.co.uk

BRIDAL BEAUTY

Located in Stockton-on-Tees, Lyndsey Morgan Make Up has been working hard to provided showstopping looks for clients while making them feel beautiful and confident.

The business has just been announced the winner of the Bridal Make Up Artist, North East award for the SME News Northern Enterprise Awards 2021 for the second year running. Owner Lyndsey Morgan says, “After a tough period of closure due to of Covid-19, I was over the moon to hear I had been selected to receive the award.” She continues, “Bridal make-up is my area of specialism and where my passion lies; it means a lot to be awarded by a panel who feel my work stands out from others.”

The company has also just launched its prewedding pamper packages, which provide brides-to-be with the ultimate treatment. Clients can enjoy a mini-steam facial, a targeted treatment mask, brow re-shape and tint, LVL Lash Lift, a glass of fizz, a goodie bag and more! The result will be fresh and pampered skin with defined brows and lashes.

Check out: www.lyndseymorgan-makeup.co.uk

FASHIONFORWARD

After substantial remodelling in 2021, Newcastle Cathedral will host its first large-scale exhibition from February 16th to March 24th, 2022. A Century of Wedding Gowns will showcase wedding dresses and accessories from the last 140 years collected and curated by Sunderland-based Kevin Thornhill. He studied Art and Design at Manchester University to work in theatre wardrobe. After serving his time with London theatres and the Emanuels where he was a member of the team making Diana, Princess of Wales, wedding gown before returning to the North East to run his own wedding business. Now retired, he showcases his wedding gown collection to raise funds for charities.

Around 50 gowns will be displayed throughout the property, each with its own story. Some are copies of some of the most well-known royal wedding gowns and tiaras, including the Princess of Wales, Duchess of Cambridge and Duchess of Sussex.

For a small charge, visitors will be able to view these and designer gowns by Coco Chanel, Norman Hartnell, Elizabeth Emanuel, and two gowns by Bruce Oldfield worn by the daughters of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland.

The curator will give regular guided tours of the exhibition, and he will also compere a fashion show of historic dresses on Thursday 10th March at 7.30pm.

The Cathedral is a spectacular place for weddings and receptions. The venue’s team is keen to support local businesses, and wedding suppliers are invited to showcase their companies at Newcastle Cathedral on March 19th. For those planning their special day, it’s the perfect opportunity to meet new suppliers.

For more information on how to book tickets for the guided tours, fashion show and wedding business event, check out www.newcastlecathedral.org.uk

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