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

Competition! The Blue Bow Bridal Company Durham is excited to offer an amazing competition for our nations heroes – the NHS frontline workers who are working so hard to support and saves lives during the coronavirus outbreak. The company has come up with a way to bring the hope of normality and a touch of excitement during this heartbreaking time by deciding to offer a free wedding gown. Owner Cheryl Ashford says: “We then thought why not take it a step further? So I reached out to some amazing local suppliers that we’ve worked closely with and thankful they all decided to get on board for such an amazing cause. So far the response has been overwhelming, the entries are emotional – there have been lots of tears.” The amazing prize consists of: a free wedding dress, flowers, photographer, make-up, hair, cake, accessories, mother-of-the-bride outfit, venue and transport. Making up almost a full wedding, the prize is subject to terms and conditions. Full details of how to enter are on the businesses Facebook pages and the deadline is fast approaching. The Blue Bow Bridal Company Durham is also going to offer a discount against any wedding gown purchased from its store to any NHS bride entering the competition. It’s so easy to enter, just like the pages of all participating suppliers, share the post, comment on why you would like to win and send in a picture in NHS uniform. LIST OF SUPPLIERS Dress , www.bluebowbridal.co.uk | Flowers , The Flower Shed by Shona, 07376 353 449 Accessories , www.sewtheknot.co.uk | Photography , www.ameliajaneweddings.com Make-up , www.emilyemmett.co.uk | Hair , www.hairthereandeverywhere.co.uk Mother-of-the-bride outfit, www.evieblack.co.uk | Venue , www.durham-arc.org.uk Transport , www.lifeonthehighwayweddings.co.uk TIPI OR NOT TO TIPI? Vallum Marquee & Tipi is finding creative ways to engage with customers through Facetime wedding tours and by posting video tours on Facebook. Vicky Moffitt at the company says: “I’m a firm believer in progress out of adversity and we’re finding all sorts of new ways to engage with our brides and grooms. The new couples who have yet to visit and fall in love with our beautiful venue are organising phone tours, just me and my mobile! I walk them around the venue and then we sit and go through the pre- quote I have sent.” This is a great way to optimise the use of everyone’s time and still get a feel for the venue. Plus, instead of waiting to get a quote after the meeting, it will get sent before to help the meeting run as smoothly as possible and give everyone a common point of reference. Find out more here: www.vallumcountryweddings.co.uk LUXURY TREEHOUSES Couples looking for a wedding with a difference will love the luxury treehouses at Ramside Hall Hotel Golf and Spa where they can share ‘I do’s’ in the trees. The Durham-located venue has an exciting new multi-million-pound creation that is sure to get heads turning. The three new treehouses named Peacock, Cuckoo and Woodpecker are not only stylish but have distinct style ideal for intimate weddings for up to 30 guests. There are multiple packages available, including the hire of the full treehouse, reception drinks on the terrace, luxury bowl food and mini desserts plus a selection of wines for the guests. A bonus is couples can stay overnight, use the award- winning spa with a one-hour treatment, plus enjoy chocolate and champagne in their treehouse suite. If the love birds desire a larger evening reception then the many function rooms can be used as an addition to the packages. Find out more here: www.ramsidehallhotel.co.uk The latest news from around the region NEWS Nearlywed www.alan gibsonphotography.co.uk www.ame liajaneweddings.com www.gett yimages.co.uk 8