Your North East Wedding - Page number 9 - November/December 2021 (Issue 47)

FASHION FORWARD Located in Sunderland, Marianne Fashions provides outfits for mother-of-the-brides/ grooms to help them stand out from the crowd. The company recognises that weddings are a big day for mums and can cater to all budgets with their extensive range of outfits and accessories. To make the experience even more special, the business has just announced they’ve moved to an appointment only service following the pandemic. The team feel that customers will be reassured by having more space to complement the personal and exclusive service provided. The company’s experienced assistants will guide mothers through appointments and show off designs while sharing advice on style, colour and matching accessories to finish off the look. For more information, call 01915 367 310 or email mariannefashions@gmail.com Check out: www.mariannefashions.co.uk WHAT’S COOKING? Located only a stone’s throw away from both the coast and countryside, Dalton Old Pump House is a glamorous wedding venue situated in tranquil settings. Built between 1873 to 1879, the house is an imposing Grade II listed building designed by the renowned engineer Thomas Hawksley and showcases grand architecture, ornate machinery and landscaped grounds. The team is so excited to announce their newest member, executive chef Nick Kimber, who has a wealth of experience with a career spanning almost two decades. He has been awarded 2 AA rosettes and has even worked at a michelin star level restaurant. Nick’s background is predominantly in luxury five-star hotels, including the Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel and Ham Yard Hotel all in London. As if all that wasn’t enough, he was also a semi-finalist on the popular BBC Masterchef: The Professionals. The team’s delighted to have him in charge of the venue’s food operation and is looking forward to sampling his dishes. Check out: www.daltonoldpumphouse.com NEWS All the latest happenings from around the region THE PERFECT LOCATION With glorious sweeping views of the North East coastline and a grand interior staircase as a backdrop to photographs, what better location is there to enjoy the most memorable day than The Grand Hotel, Tynemouth? The company has just refurbished the beautiful outdoor roof terrace, which is adjacent to the elegant Orchid Suite, and is equipped with firepits, festoon lighting, speakers, comfortable outdoor seating and a rooftop bar. Guests can enjoy refreshing arrival drinks and tasty, homemade canapés during drinks receptions while taking in the stunning sea views of the award-winning Long Sands Beach. Discover more about the property in our Hotel Venues feature on page 17. Check out: www.grandhoteltynemouth.co.uk Nearlywed www.ma rgaritaphotos.com https://con dici.com www.dive rseinteractive.com/what-we-do YOUR ESSENTIALS 9