DRESSED TO IMPRESS Tatty’s Original has opened its first studio selling custom wedding dresses for the more alternative bride. Owner Tiffany Crosson-Smith tells us: “I have been running my business for six years and have finally been able to open my own studio in a stunning location at Denver Windmill in Norfolk. I now have my own dedicated space for appointments. I am offering brides an incredible opportunity to be able to create their own wedding dresses in-store directly on their bodies. They will be able to try on a range of sample pieces to choose the elements of a dress that they like the best to create a personalised design. After their dream dress is designed, they can then customise any further elements and choose their fabrics before their one-off dress is handmade by myself, just for them.” Check out www.tattysoriginal.co.uk for more information. DATES FOR THE DIARY Whether you’ve recently gotten engaged or are at the end of your wedding planning journey, trying to find the perfect suppliers can be stressful. To help you plan the wedding of your dreams, why not visit a local wedding fair? This is the ideal chance to meet some of the region’s best companies and discuss your big day. Kimberley Hall (www.kimberleyhall.co.uk) will be hosting a show on Sunday 9th March 2025 between 11am and 3pm. Pre-register to attend this event and you’ll have the opportunity to view the venue and meet a variety of suppliers ready to help plan your special day. Entry is free of charge. Alternatively, on Sunday 23rd March 2025 the Bressingham Hall & High Barn (www.bressinghamhall.co.uk) show is taking place between 11am and 3pm. There will be lots of wedding specialists on hand, such as bridal boutiques, florists and photographers – all under one roof. Entry to the show is free. Couples attending either show will receive a goody bag, including a copy of Your East Anglian Wedding Magazine and have the opportunity to enter a competition to win a luxury honeymoon. To see more events, visit www.countyweddingevents.com PLANNED TO PERFECTION Thorpeness Country Club in Suffolk is welcoming couples to its open day on Sunday 9th March 2025 from 10am to 4pm. The open day offers couples the chance to view the venue, meet the team, and discover why the hotel is a dreamy location for weddings. As part of the event, Thorpeness Country Club is offering £500 off weddings booked for dates up to 31st March 2026. The offer is subject to availability and available for weddings with a minimum of 50 guests. Those who register their interest in attending the open day via the website will be in with a chance of winning a free bottle of bubbles when they arrive at the venue. Thorpeness Country Club offers a range of spaces for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. The Beachside Lawn is ideal for couples dreaming of an outdoor wedding, offering a beautiful backdrop of the Suffolk coast. The light and airy Tennis Room features large double doors that open to views of the venue’s flowerbeds and offers seating for up to 150 guests. Meanwhile, the Ballroom with vaulted ceilings and views of the Suffolk coast is ideal for wedding breakfasts and evening celebrations. For more information, visit www.thorpeness.co.uk UNDER THE STARS Nestled in the heart of Suffolk in the horse racing town of Newmarket, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa has launched its enchanting new Twilight Ceremonies. Designed for gatherings of 10 or more friends and family, these enchanting evening receptions allow couples to create magical moments as twilight deepens over rural Suffolk, enveloped by the warmth and elegance of the hotel’s Georgian architecture and classically designed interiors. Hosting the wedding ceremony in one of Bedford Lodge’s luxurious indoor spaces, such as the Classics Suite or Cambridge Room, ensures an intimate yet spacious setting. As guests arrive, they can gather over a selection of seasonal cocktails and warming canapés before the evening’s festivities. For the perfect end to a winter’s night, the couple can enjoy an overnight stay in a complimentary executive suite, rounding off the celebration with a delightful breakfast the next morning. In the two weeks leading up to the wedding, couples will receive a Rasul Spa Day for two, which includes a Rasul (mud) experience, use of the hydrotherapy and heat experiences, plus a one-course lunch with a glass of champagne. On the week of the wedding, the bride and a guest are invited to enjoy a complimentary manicure and pedicure. To find out more, visit www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk www.leahhallamphotography.co.uk www.sharoncudworthphotography.com www.andydavison.com LOCAL NEWS 9
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