Your East Midlands Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 43)

WATCH THIS SPACE The Lakeside is a new venue set in the beautiful countryside. The space was once a former Victorian pumping station that dates back to 1871, but it has now been restored to its original beauty and offers multiple elegant spaces for weddings. The Grade II listed building includes modern function rooms for up to 150 guests, boasts 10 acres of gardens for picture-perfect photos, and is preparing to open its doors for a grand opening when restrictions lift. Director Amy Harrad says, “We’re so excited to welcome couples to come and enjoy the most magical day of their lives in one of the most beautiful venues within Nottingham. Whether the upcoming restrictions keep wedding sizes between 15 and 30 guests or larger wedding parties and receptions are allowed, we know what it takes to make a truly memorable event.” Check out: www.thelakeside.co.uk Looking your best Tina Wade is excited to announce she is the new managing director of Iconic Bride, and under her new ownership has begun a journey towards a new luxury boutique for all brides. Tina has lived in Edwinstowe her entire life and wants to continue her family legacy in her home village. Accompanied by her husband Adam, they’ll work hard to enhance the wedding experience for couples. The new venture will offer brides a day to remember with exclusivity and plenty of fizz to ensure they’ll create magical memories that will last a lifetime. Adam and Tina second business called Dream Hire offers luxury car and chauffeur wedding services not just for the special day, but also for the bridal party to be chauffeured around in the luxury Bentley as part of the dress shopping experience. Check out: www.iconicbride.co.uk Samantha Potter A TOUCH OF CLASS Located in the picturesque Woodhall Spa, The Dower House Hotel has new wedding packages available that are designed to help newly engaged couples by making the planning experience more straightforward. The Elegance Package includes most aspects that couples have always dreamt of while The Indulgence Package offers a little more indulgence for the special day. There’s also an Intimate Package designed for smaller celebrations. The hotel’s new team is working hard to ensure that the venue becomes one of the top places to visit in Woodhall Spa. The new general manager, Peter Ford, took over the reins last year and promoted Jed Stout to head chef, hired a new head housekeeper, head receptionist and an experienced wedding and events planner. Find the packages, along with menus and pricing on the company’s newly designed website. Check out: www.dowerhousehotel.co.uk http://love my.photos 10