GREAT AXEPECTATIONS Burying the hatchet at your wedding usually means smoothing over a silly squabble you once had with that cousin you rarely see. That’s no longer the case, as you can now throw a real-life axe at your hen party, stag do or reception thanks to Newton Ayecliffe’s Valhalla North! The UK’s number one independent axe throwing company, owned by husband and wife team Carl and Kat, has just launched its very own Valkyrie mobile axe throwing trailer, which is available for bookings from summer 2022 and beyond. “We offer axe throwing for ages eight years and above, priding ourselves on being as knowledgeable about the sport as you can be,” says Kat. “The Valkyrie mobile trailer was designed and constructed by Carl himself, and is the only one of its kind in the North East. We have also just received delivery of our Valhalla Viking ship fire pit, which can also be hired for your wedding. Fully insured, and with an instructor on hand, our trailer provides a safe and fun experience you’ll never forget!” Valhalla North’s mobile axe throwing starts from £400 – for more information visit www.valhallanorth.co.uk. NEWS All the latest from around the North East SECOND TIME LUCKY You’ll be hard pushed to find someone not feeling the pinch right now thanks to the UK’s cost of living crisis. That’s why we were pleased to hear about Darlington’s Something Old, Something New Sustainable Bridal Wear, who’ve launched their business as a way of helping brides-to-be find their dream dress at a fraction of the price. The family-run venture was borne from a wedding dress shopping trip of their own last year. “We were taken aback by the price of gowns, plus the knowledge of how much time and work goes into something that’s worn once,” says co-owner, Emma Atkinson. “We then looked at dresses for sale on social media and resale sites, and thought how brave someone would have to be to buy a dress they hadn’t even tried on!” Based in Darlington town centre, the store offers a huge variety of clean – and many unworn – bridal gowns, ranging from size eight to 30, but at half the original price. “We offer brides the same wedding dress shopping experience they’d get in a typical boutique,” continues Emma. “The appointments are relaxed and personal, and we’ve many designer names, such as Stella York, Morilee, Phoenix Gowns and Ronald Joyce. Our dresses start from £90, and our clients can even choose a budget plan that has 0% interest.” For more info head over to www.somethingoldsomethingnewsustainablebridalwear.com. Nearlywed RAISE A TOAST Found the perfect venue but discovered it doesn’t offer drinks as part of the deal? Yarm-based Vansecco can supply all of your alcoholic – and non-alcoholic – needs. “We supply reception drink and bar facilities in an Italian Piaggio van,” says owner Lizzy Wilson. “Great for outdoors and equally good inside, too, you can choose from a whole host of beverages to suit all tastes. We’ve our ever-popular strawberry and rhubarb gin fizz cocktails; there’s premium Italian lager on tap, or why not offer friends and family the chance to sip a regionally-produced craft G&T? We of course cater for non-drinkers, and even have options for vegan and gluten-free guests.” For more info and how to book visit www.vansecco.co.uk. www.johnaldersonweddings.co.uk READER OFFER! Vansecco are offering Your North East Wedding readers a 10% discount on any of their wedding packages booked and confirmed by 1st November 2022. Terms and conditions apply; please remember to quote ‘VANSECCO10’ when booking. LOCAL NEWS 9
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