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

The latest news from around the region NEWS ENJOY PIE AND MASH AT YOUR WEDDING! Just imagine the look of delight on your guests’ faces when you surprise them with a delicious helping of pie, mash, peas and gravy to soak up all that wedding alcohol! Welcome to Northumberland-based Different Corner, a street food vendor with a difference. This mobile caterer serves its range of delicious treats out of a converted vintage 1958 Citroen HY van and is available to book for your wedding. The van, affectionally known as Doreen, has a five-star rating from the Food Standards Agency. Specialising in pie, mash, peas and gravy, she also serves a range of other gourmet food – think chilli dogs, pulled beef with gravy dip, breakfast baps and scones with cream and jam. All that, plus freshly ground barista-style coffee, select teas and cold beverages… we’re hungry just thinking about it! For information on booking Doreen for your big day, call Mark and Jan on 07498 819565 or find them on instagram.com/cornerdifferent READY PLAYER ONE Looking to entertain kids who might get restless at your wedding? Consider Darlington’s Battle Bus, a mobile children’s gaming bus that can come along to your big day. The ideal alternative to a bouncy castle or other, more typical kids’ entertainment, your younger guests can enjoy a wide selection of gaming on the bus, from PS4 and tablets to Xbox and driving centres, and boasts more than 100 games to choose from.  “We provide a service for the children to be occupied while the parents mingle with family they might not have seen in years,” explains owner Phillip Simpson “They can game away with family and create friends on the bus at the same time – it’s a social environment for gaming!” Battle Bus costs £250 for two hours and £50 per additional hour. Visit battle-bus.co.uk for more info. THE SPA’S THE STAR One of the main highlights about a wedding at Saltburn-by- the-Sea’s The Spa Hotel is its unrivalled views of the stunning coastline and cliffs, with many couples dreaming of reciting their vows outdoors with this as their backdrop. Now, thanks to Redcar Register Office, the dream has become a reality, as The Spa Hotel is now able to offer Freedom Ceremonies outside on its recently-renovated terrace. A Freedom Ceremony is designed to allow couples to tailor their ceremony into one that’s special to them in the location they desire. The contracting words and register are signed either prior to or after the ceremony in one of the venue’s designated rooms. This fantastic new option is perfect for those marrying in the warmer months and adds something extra special and memorable to their day. Visit thespahotelsaltburn.co.uk for more info or email rebecca@thespahotelsaltburn.co.uk Snap to it Couples searching for their wedding photographer should check out County Durham’s Fyzal Photography, which is currently running a special offer for 2021 brides and grooms. The promotion, which runs throughout 2019 on all of its 2021 complete wedding photography packages, start from £1,095 – with savings of up to £300. This includes 10 hours of wedding coverage by award-winning wedding photography team Fyzal and Rachael and all of the digital images. Offering stunning documentary and timeless wedding and portrait photography, details play a big part in Fyzal’s photojournalistic storytelling. For more than 15 years, his creative, artistic and informal approach to wedding photography has seen him document weddings at some of the finest venues across the UK and worldwide. Visit fyzal.com for more info. fyzal.com Nearlywed YOUR ESSENTIALS 9