Your East Anglian Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 40)

MANY HAPPY RETURNS La Belle Angèle bridal boutique is celebrating its first anniversary in its super new premises in St Giles Street, Norwich. Previously based in two smaller shops in the city, the business was established 13 years ago and is now under one roof creating a spacious and stylish destination for brides-to-be looking for the one . Combining Georgian grandeur with ultra-modern chic, the new boutique caters for all budgets and style of wedding gowns as well as bridesmaids’ dresses and beautiful bespoke headdresses designed and made by owner Kirsty Fletcher. There’s plenty of space to bring your family and friends along to help you choose your gown. What’s more, from January 2020 you’ll be able to have the whole place to yourself. The boutique will be offering luxury appointments so you and your guests can enjoy a truly private experience. Visit facebook.com/42stgilesstreet for further details. SURPRISE, SURPRISE The secret’s out, the new designer wedding range at The Frock Spot, Norwich is by - drum roll please - the boutique’s very own in-house team; owners Kate and Amy Nichols. After keeping customers in suspense, they’ve now revealed the latest line to hit the rails is their own bespoke The Frock Spot Couture label. “We’ve been working hard in the background designing and creating something really special.” says Amy. “These gowns will be unique to us and won’t be available anywhere else. The collection incorporates our signature style; think bohemian, vintage, colours and of course tea length!” The first of the designs are already in store with more due to arrive soon, so watch this space. Visit thefrockspot.co.uk to find out more. 'I do' al fresco Wedding hotspot Orton Hall Hotel & Spa near Peterborough has even more to shout about. A haven of peace and relaxation, the venue provides an impressive big-day backdrop and now has a brand new attraction – a wedding gazebo for outdoor ceremonies. With 20 acres of mature parkland, the gazebo is set within the grounds and is made completely from wood, including the cedar roof, to blend with the natural surroundings. Accessible from the conservatory across the lawns, it’s a picture-perfect spot for romantic ‘I dos’. The venue can accommodate up to 140 people for outdoor ceremonies, 12 including the happy couple in the gazebo, watched by all their nearest and dearest outside and if the weather’s bad, there’s an alternative indoor space on standby. Visit abacushotels.co.uk/orton-hall-hotel-and-spa EDITOR LOVES... Winter’s here and so are the latest droolworthy seasonal flavours from Suffolk-based Mallow Groove. Salted caramel, chocolate orange, cinnamon and gingerbread – the festive season all wrapped up in a sweet treat; great as wedding favours with a sachet of hot chocolate attached. Owner Rachel Norris set up her marshmallow-making business three years ago and can tailor the flavour and colours to each wedding. Visit mallowgroove.co.uk Image: discoveryphotographicstudio.co.uk Styling: ambiencevenuestyling.com 10