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

Lee, his best man Andrew and ushers Carl, Adam and Mike looked handsome in their navy-blue suits with grey checked waistcoats. Lee’s dad helped them choose – the only say I had in the matter was that I wanted their ties to be silver. I felt fabulous on my wedding day thanks to my hairdresser and make-up artist! I only had one hair trial and instantly loved it, adding a diamanté hair clip for the perfect finishing touch. Blackwell Grange Hotel’s been refurbished and its interior is incredible! We wanted a room where all our family and friends could be together, and their suite ticked all the boxes and more. The church we got married in is the oldest in Darlington. We love the beautiful interior and exterior, and the people that attend are warm and welcoming, so it made perfect sense to say our vows there. LISA’S TOP TIP! “Expect the unexpected – what will be will be! Everything will turn out beautifully in the end” I only ever tried one wedding dress on! As soon as the bridal boutique buttoned up the back of that first gown I looked in the mirror and got a lump in my throat. I just knew it was the one – it felt so right. 34