DRESSED TO IMPRESS Situated in Chesterfield, Nora Eve Bridal is offering readers £100 off a wedding dress when they quote Your East Midlands Wedding before December 1st 2022. The awardwinning boutique and its achingly cool new studio is a must-visit destination for all brides. Stocking only the best in bridal designers with the likes of Made With Love Bridal, Maggie Sottero, Jolie by Berta and the free-spirited threads of new British label Ella Kate, this is a studio that welcomes every kind of bride to tap into the Nora Eve dream. With samples ranging from sizes 10 to 28, stocking eight top brands and a sample sale that runs daily with prices starting at £499, this boutique should be top of their boutique must-visit list. Not only does a seriously insta-worthy studio await, but a variety of appointments to book, from the Nora Eve Experience to their VIP Style Appointments. With a team of dedicated styling experts and a drunk-in-love bar menu, each bride will have an unforgettable time. Brought to life by owner Emma Swain ten years ago, every seam of the Nora Eve Bridal vision is sewn into place with the founder’s innate understanding of the modern bride and what she’s looking for. Check out: www.noraevebridal.co.uk THE PERFECT TREAT Located across the East Midlands, Birds Bakery is taking the region by storm and has just launched a new range of wedding favours. The company has been providing goodies for more than a century and has been working hard to come up with the perfect range for nearlyweds. Couples will be able to personalise the favours from the type of chocolate used, the shape, flavours and packaging to match any colour scheme. Why not opt for the classic chocolate mice and unicorn cupcake, the chocolate hearts on a shortbread base, macarons in a selection of colours or building block pairs? The team’s Belgian chocolate is available in flavours including milk, dark, white, ruby, gold caramel and strawberry – there’s something for everyone! The sales and marketing director Mike Holling says, “We’re proud to have been part of people’s lives in the East Midlands for more than 100 years, helping provide lunchtime essentials, weekend treats and catering for parties and special events. It’s great that we can now extend that to the most special occasions – weddings!” He adds, “So many people had to postpone wedding celebrations during the pandemic. It’s great to see so many couples now being able to have their big day and we’re excited to be helping them add a little indulgence for their guests.” Check out: www.birdsbakery.com/stores FIVE MINUTES WITH… Located in Nottingham, Jools Wedding Celebrant works with couples to bring their dream ceremony to life. We caught up with the owner Julia Gaunt to discover more about the company. Why did you start the company? I’m very confident, organised, creative and have greate speaking and listening skills. I felt that I could use these skills and the things I enjoy doing in another way, which led me to become a wedding celebrant. What does a celebrant offer? A celebrant ceremony is a beautiful service created by the couple and a celebrant who will tell every love story from the beginning to the present day. Couples can create their unique vows and add music, poems and funny stories – anything is possible! It can be as short or as long as you wish, and friends and family can also participate. Celebrant-led ceremonies can take place in most areas no matter if they’re licensed for civil ceremonies or not, including a woodland, beach, garden or hotel. If you wish the wedding to be legal, you must make an appointment at the registrar’s office and go through the formalities – the legal part is very brief. What is your top tip for finding the perfect supplier? Wedding fayres are a great place to meet suppliers and celebrants to chat through your ideas – never be afraid the experts questions. Look through this wonderful magazine for up-and-coming fayres, maybe I will see you there! Check out: www.joolsweddingcelebrant.co.uk www.gettyimages.co.uk 10
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