Your North East Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 36)

SPOTLIGHT ON… CAROLINE JOYCE COUTURE BRIDAL Looking for a bridal boutique to find your dream dress? Consider Caroline Joyce Couture Bridal, located in South Shields’ Westoe Crown Village. Opened in April 2018, they stock bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, veils and hair accessories to cater for every shape or size. Their stunning dresses range from a size eight to a 32, guaranteeing any bride the magical experience of wedding dress shopping. Offering private appointments, and with no limit to the amount of gowns you wish to try, you’ll be made to feel like a VIP from the minute you walk through the door. Stocking Victoria Kay, Veromia, VK Maids and D’Zage Bridesmaids, throughout January they’ll also be offering 10% off any full price gown ordered over £1,000. Visit carolinejoycecouturegowns.co.uk for more info.  ASK THE EDITOR “I’d like to hire a company to provide hot drinks for our evening guests in our wedding marquee. Who can you suggest?” Sooz, by email Editor Claire says: “Newcastle-based Mean Bean Coffee Company is well worth contacting! Owner Shane Cameron will travel all over the North East and can offer your guests teas, coffees and delicious doughnuts. Visit instagram.com/meanbeancoffeecompany for info.” WEDDING CAKES READER OFFER! For mouth-watering wedding cakes make sure you check out the work of Clare’s Cakery, based in Middlesbrough but covering the whole of the North East. Run by self-taught Clare Hayward, she prides herself on offering what the client wants as close to their requirements as possible. “I’m passionate about every single cake that leaves my hands and have made a lot of friends from my customers,” she says. “My job is to make your dream cake in terms of looks and flavour. I also make the process as relaxed and stress-free as possible. Talk with me, take your time, tell me what you like – and don’t! – and I will put my heart and soul into giving it to you.” Clare’s Cakery is offering 10% off any wedding cake ordered when quoting Your North East Wedding – head to clarescakery.co for more info. Social CORNER The groomsmen certainly knew how to have fun in this image captured by Newcastle Wedding Photographer Forget Me Knot Images! Victoria Sponge Photography shows off her hard work in our magazine to her Facebook followers! Find out how you can book her for your wedding by visiting facebook.com/ victoriaspongephotography instagram.com/forget_me_knot_images 10