Your East Anglian Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 35)

Wedding suppliers throughout the region have been celebrating awards recently. Congratulations to everyone who’s been recognised for their services to the industry, sadly we can’t name you all, but here’s just a snapshot of some of the worthy winners on our doorstep. ❤ A massive high five to Norfolk-based Silverline Limousines (silverlinelimousines.com) winners of The Wedding Industry Awards Best Transport Supplier national title for the second year running. “We’re over the moon and would like to thank all our fabulous couples for voting for us and for their lovely comments regarding our service. Thanks must also go out to our superb team of chauffeurs, who are second to none,” says delighted co-owner Kevin Kitteridge. ❤ Suffolk-based make-up artist and beauty therapist Samantha Eaton (samanthaeaton.co.uk) won the make-up artist category in the recent Four Counties Wedding Awards and is celebrating by offering 15% off all bookings made during February and March, 2019. Friend and rising star Clare Szabo of River Elliot (riverelliot.com) ,Cambridge was also named 'one to watch' in the Best Bridal Dressmaker and Designer category. ❤ Two Norfolk wedding suppliers earned top honours in the Bridebook Wedding Awards 2019. Kerry Ellis of epiceventhire.co.uk in Norwich was delighted to take home the award for Decor Supplier of the Year while Bob Lloyd (toastmasterbob.co.uk ) also from Norwich, netted the title of Toastmaster of the Year. And the winner is... NEW BRIDAL SHOWROOM Brides-to-be on the hunt to find the one can enjoy the full luxury experience at the new and exclusive Adella Bridal Showroom based at Ketteringham Hall, Norfolk. With a background in fashion and accessory design, owner Amy King launched the business in late September last year. She explains, “I wanted to create something that was as much about the experience of shopping as the actual dress itself. The location was extremely important and it was a long search to find the perfect place. As soon as I drove through the gates at Ketteringham Hall I knew it was the one.” Specialising in less traditional designer gowns, she also has an in-house collection of her own and accessories she’s designed too. Located on the ground floor of the main hall, bridal parties can enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival and have the whole showroom to themselves. With lovely tearooms in the grounds, you can even pop in for afternoon tea afterwards. Appointments have to be booked in advance, visit adellabridal.co.uk to find out more. Don’t miss... Looking for inspiration for your big day? Kick-start the planning at Glemham Hall’s wedding showcase. The Suffolk venue is hosting a new-style Seasons open day on Sunday 10 th March, 2019; packed with ideas and themes for weddings all year round. Set in 300 acres of glorious parkland, visitors will be able to see the Great Hall dressed for a ceremony along with a marquee filled with tables styled for all seasons. Take a stroll around the beautiful gardens, climb the fairytale oak staircase to view the bridal suite and if you’re in need of help and advice, members of the team will be on hand to help as well as some of the venue’s trusted wedding suppliers. Open from 11am to 3pm, pre-register by visiting glemhamhall.co.uk or simply turn up on the day. ONE-STOP-SHOP Nestled on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, local wedding suppliers Crown Joolz and Blooming Perfect have teamed up to open a two-tier showroom under one roof. Set in a tranquil woodland area of Thetford forest, the business offers a full package including wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, suit hire, floristry and venue decoration. Bridal retailer Joolz Redshaw and florist Bernice Davis launched the venture after running four high street shops over the course of 15 years. Catering for the modern bride, the showroom provides flexible seven-day-a-week appointments from 10am to 10pm. It offers an extensive collection of wedding dresses from leading designers to cater for different budgets and tastes. Once the gown’s in the bag Bernice is then able to work with brides to help realise their vision for the flowers and venue decoration, creating the ultimate wedding dream. Visit crownjoolz.co.uk Luxury home from home Things just got even better at luxury Suffolk wedding venue the Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. The four red-star hotel in Newmarket has unveiled its latest addition The Mews, an exclusive bolthole set apart from the main hotel. Offering luxury accommodation it’s ideal for wedding guests, hen parties or the bride tribe. Available to book on an exclusive basis for up to six people, it includes an executive suite, two superior rooms and a private dining area, so guests can enjoy all the luxuries of the hotel in the their own intimate living space. Visit bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk 10