Your North East Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 34)

IT’S A DRAG Those looking to add some proper entertainment to their big day should check out Lee Brannigan, whose drag character, Bella Bluebell, recently went viral after a wedding guest recorded his hilarious antics. Newcastle-based Bella interrupted the wedding, storming up the aisle and smacking the groom with her handbag. “As soon as the video hit social media, it went wild, with more than 2.8 million views, 38,000 shares and over 3,000 comments,” says Lee. “I’ve now been booked up for so many weddings, both locally and abroad.” Lee’s, who’s performed all over the world doing drag and stand-up, loves the reaction on a groom’s face when he appears at their big day. “All I ask from the person booking me is that the groom doesn’t know a thing,” he continues. “As well as Bella Bluebell, I can also turn up as an old granny or as a blonde striptease – the choice is yours!” For more information and to book Lee, visit facebook. com/bella.bluebell1 or head to leebrannigan.com ASK THE EDITOR “I’m looking for a great wedding venue in the Teesside area. What offers the perfect mix of style with period features?” Katie, by email Editor Claire says: “Make sure you check out Gisborough Hall Hotel – having stayed there myself in the past, I can confirm it’s got both of your requests in abundance! Head to gisborough-hall.com for more info.” CARRY ON CAMPING We’re pleased to reveal Dark Sky Glamping is available for weddings across Northumberland and the Scottish borders! Based in Hexham, the business provides stunning furnished bell tents for the ultimate in overnight guest accommodation. “Our high-quality, pop-up glamping experiences can cater for upwards of 100 guests and can be used for weddings, festival-style hen and stag parties and vow renewals,” says owner Kirsty Anderson. “We work closely with brides- and grooms-to-be to create their perfect event and can set up our furnished glamping villages either at Greencarts Farm on Hadrian’s Wall or at any venue across the county and beyond. We can style our villages with pallet furniture, chill-out bell tents, children’s activity bells and even pamper bells – whatever your imagination runs to!” Prices start from £135 per guest tent and £155 for the bridal tent – visit darkskyglamping.co.uk for more info. Social CORNER Wow! A red fire truck on a wedding shoot is everything we’d ever imagined it could be and more! Thanks to djmphotography.co.uk for the serious inspo! Don’t forget to head online for reader weddings, freebies, news, fashion advice and more! Here’s Woodhill Hall shouting out about a lovely wedding of theirs we recently posted on yournortheast.wedding 10