Your North East Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 38)

6 W e’re well and truly into 2020 now and although it’s been a shaky start so far with the outbreak of the coronavirus, I’ve been buoyed by the ‘keep calm and carry on’ nature of our wonderful wedding industry. At the time of writing, precautionary measures have taken place, however, the show must go on, and like all adversity, ‘this too shall pass.’ So, in that vein, let’s look to a bright future and keep planning your special occasion! Luckily, the weather is turning, and spring is hands down my favourite time of year – maybe it’s because of the sunshine, the beautiful flowers in bloom or the longer evenings – either way, I’m so excited! This is an exciting issue and it definitely won’t disappoint! If you’re looking to plan the perfect wedding, then make sure to keep reading because we have some great features lined up. Our hot topic feature will help with any big day issues from transport to photography questions – our experts are here to help you. Don’t miss out on our music and entertainment feature, where you can discover different suppliers to keep guests having fun all day long. Alternatively, why not check out the jewellery and accessories pages, where you can learn how to add the finishing touches to any look? This fast-paced industry always has something exciting waiting around the corner, which is why the nearlywed news feature is ideal to catch up on all the latest from around the region. We have also scouted the area for some of the best venues throughout the North East, and I’m personally loving the coastal and waterside setting feature, what’s more romantic than saying ‘I do’ with waves crashing in the background? That’s all from me, now sit back, relax and celebrate anything and everything wedding! Olivia x Distributed by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU. Tel: 020 378 79001  Email:  salesinnovation@marketforce.co.uk. Circulation Marketing by Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd, Unit 6 Enterprise Centre, Kelvin Lane, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9PE.  Tel: 01293 312 001  Email: getintouch@inter-media.co.uk ISSN 2054-5231 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Olivia Gibson | Editor oliviag@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor danielleh@county.wedding Melissa Barker | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Hannah Faulder | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 538 490 sarahe@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your North East Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your North East Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £18.20 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your North East Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Olivia Gibson Editor Now there’s a happy couple, page 26. We love the flowing silhouette of this gown by Savin London, find out why this elegant dress could be ideal for your special day on page 71. Turn to page 11 to find out how you can receive 10 per cent off photography packages. Say ‘I do’ this spring EVENTS & PUBLISHING cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS www.nev erendingstories.co.uk www.savi nlondon.com www.joss guestphotography.co.uk