Your West Midlands Wedding- Page number 10 - August/September 2021 (Issue 75)

MEMORABLE MOMENTS Severn Hospice are now offering pin badges as wedding favours. Rhiannon Geran and her fiancé Thomas Rowberry are getting married next July. Tom’s grandad, George, played a huge part in his life growing up, and they are dedicating a table at their wedding to him and have bought Severn Hospice favours for their guests as they want to thank the charity for caring for him. "Tom and I met on a dating website four years ago, and I thought his profile was very sweet," says Rhiannon. "The proposal was such a surprise. We always go for walks, so I didn’t think anything of it when we went out with his dog, Missy, around Oakengates stomping in the cold winter. We were sitting on our favourite bench, and he turned and said I’ve got something to ask you. When I realised it wasn’t a joke, I couldn’t speak for 10 minutes. We’re having a communal wedding at Wrekin Forest School, in the woods on the campsite with sunflowers and daisies as the theme. When grandad George got ill, Severn Hospice made such a difference at a horrible time. The staff were amazing, faultless. Tom told me that the best thing about Severn Hospice was that he could hold onto the memory of George being comfortable enough so Tom could make him laugh before he passed away. We don’t want wedding presents, so we picked the hospice to support as it's important to Tom and his family. Getting our favours from the hospice is all about giving back and having grandad George there at the wedding, and that’s what we both wanted." Karen Swindells from Severn Hospice said: “We were so happy when Rhiannon contacted us to order 150 pin badges for her wedding guests – she was our first customer for our new favour range, and her story touched us. Our new favours range of pin badges and lottery tickets can be part of any special celebration and a simple way to support us and to care for others.” To find out more visit www.severnhospice.org.uk/favours. Yo u can also read the full story on our website. THE PRINCESS OF FASHION Magic + Monroe is a new luxury brand offering handmade children’s clothing, accessories and dress- up pieces. Based in Warwickshire, the team specialise in embellished tutu skirts that are perfect for flowergirls and look adorable in those all-important photographs. The owner Tamsin Rennie trained in embroidery and fashion with a background in children’s fashion design, and after becoming inspired by her daughter she launched Magic + Monroe. “Whatever your vision, we can help you make magic!” says Tamsin. “If you need a beautiful children’s outfit for a special occasion, a custom tutu for a wedding or birthday, then our bespoke service could be right for you. Whether it’s a particular design, colour palette or a special fabric in your imagination, our talented design and seamstress team can help you bring it to life.” Visit www.magicandmonroe.co.uk for more information. THE GREAT OUTDOORS The Trentham Estate, one of Staffordshire’s hidden beauty spots, has announced it will open up for garden weddings to help meet demand. The wedding and events coordinator, Hannah Cope, tells us: “The UK weddings industry has always been incredibly strong, but the pandemic has left people at a loss, not only about where to get married but how. There has always been a huge demand for weddings at Trentham, owing not only to its incredible surroundings but to the abundance of memories it creates year after year, from first dates to romantic proposals. Opening up the Trentham Estate for garden weddings and outdoor civil ceremonies seemed like an obvious thing to do. Not only will it allow hundreds of couples to get married sooner, but it also gives peace of mind because it’s one of only a handful of outdoor ceremony options throughout the UK. We also have a semi-permanent, glass-fronted marquee that can be adapted to any future guidelines in a truly historic setting. The Estate itself boasts 725 acres of stunning countryside with breathtaking views over the mile-long lake from the outdoor listed loggia, where the ceremonies can take place, as well as 300-acres of woodland and an abundance of rare and stunning wildlife.” To find out more, visit www.trentham.co.uk HIDDEN WONDER The Fuzzy Duck, a boutique hotel in Warwickshire, has re-opened. The award-winning quintessential English pub is ideal for small weddings and is licensed to host civil ceremonies, so the service, wedding breakfast and evening reception can all take place under one roof. Renowned for its delicious locally sourced menu and award- winning restaurant, the property serves seasonal cuisine that’s perfect for any wedding. There are also five luxury bedrooms to choose from, so you and your close family can continue the celebrations into the next day. For more information, visit www.fuzzyduckarmscote.com 10