Your East Midlands Wedding - February / March 2021 (Issue 42)

NOW THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! OEM Orchid Event Management has taken the opportunity to take stock, update equipment and prepare for 2021 and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic that caused weddings and celebrations to be cancelled. The company is now offering a 10 per cent discount on its Photobooth & Magic Mirror hire which was first introduced before the pandemic. This includes an eye-catching magic Selfie Mirror with an open booth and touch screen that’s fully interactive and the classic enclosed oval booth with vintage-style chalkboard skin. The booths hold six to eight people at a time and come with a great selection of props. The company is also launching an inflatable hot tub hire service which includes full delivery, set up and gazebo – perfect for a hen or stag night. Check out: www.orchideventmanagement.co.uk Say ‘I do’ For any couples wanting a bespoke ceremony, look no further than CARIAD Personal Ceremonies which offers celebrant services to make any wedding dream a reality. Based in Leicestershire, the company’s launching Harmony Glass where members of the wedding party, guests and the couple place-coloured crystals into a container before it gets sent off to a glass blowing studio to create the perfect glass keepsake by local artist Kayleigh Young from Market Bosworth. CARIAD Personal Ceremonies started after Ali Fleming had a divorce and fell in love with her new husband. The mum- of-two retrained as a registrar and celebrant and the rest is history! Ali says, “Wedding guests can become bored and I love to write a ceremony so the guests themselves can be involved in the process. Harmony Glass is written especially into the ceremony with music playing while the family come forward.” The business also offers other ceremony styles including handfasting, ring warming, tree of life, a sand ceremony and more! Check out www.cariad-personalceremonies.co.uk www.gett yimages.co.uk Bon appétit Gourmet Pop Up is a family-run catering company for any intimate or large scale gathering across the Midlands. The company is now offering four-piece, chef choice, canapés free with any confirmed new wedding booking before June 2021 when couples quote ‘canapés21’ on initial enquiry. With more than 20 years’ experience in the catering trade, the business offers an unrivalled combination of attention to detail, exceptional contemporary food and an attentive yet unobtrusive service. The latest addition to its portfolio is a lovingly converted vintage Rice horsebox trailer named Bramble & Barley that’s offered on the same bespoke approach. Gourmet Pop Up build a fully bespoke package tailored to any couple’s exact requirements and clients appreciate this approach with support and advice at every turn. The relaxed menu tasting sessions provide the opportunity for every question to be answered. Sourcing the best possible artisan produce from a trusted network of suppliers matched with a beautiful presentation style makes for unforgettable canapés, wedding breakfasts, sharing platters, barbecues, buffets and more. Check out: www.gourmetpopup.co.uk www.pict oriapictures.com 10