SPOTLIGHT ON… MARK LLOYD MASTER GOLDSMITH Mark Lloyd, an international master goldsmith and fellow of The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths, is preparing for the Christmas rush from his Hartlepool jewellery store. With over 36 years of experience, Mark is now recognised as one of the best jewellery designers, making bespoke commissions for clients around the world. Due to his popularity, throughout December you’ll see him opening his store from 9am-6pm, rather than 9am-5pm, on the 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd of the month. “Most people work from 9am-5pm, so visiting the shop during opening times is impossible for many,” says Mark. “This gives customers the opportunity to come in outside of their working day.” Mark and his team will also be offering a voucher code that runs from 22nd November to the 17th December, so be sure to follow them on social media to stay updated with the sales they’ll be running. Visit www.facebook.com/marklloydjeweller or www.instagram.com/mark.lloyd_jewellery – or www.tiktok.com/@marklloydmastergoldsmith. HOT OFF THE PRESS! Engaged couples searching for somewhere to tie the knot should consider Newcastle’s Great North Hotel, which opened its doors to the public last year following a £7.5m development. Now welcoming weddings, it boasts a purpose-built function suite and three packages designed to relieve couples of all the pressure of planning. Central to the hotel’s appeal for wedding parties is its Ouseburn Suite, with private bar, which can cater for between 25 and 80 guests and can be sub-divided to create a smaller space for more intimate celebrations. To aid couples planning their event, the venue has created bronze, silver and gold price packages, all of which include hire of the suite, reception drinks and a three-course wedding breakfast. Also included are a DJ and LED dancefloor, evening buffet, red carpet, and overnight accommodation for the bride and groom in one of the hotel’s suites following the wedding. Packages start from £2,950, with the hotel also offering bespoke wedding packages. Visit www.greatnorthhotel.co.uk/weddings-at-great-north-hotel for more information. DON’T STRESS With Christmas looming, the thought of planning your nuptials can suddenly seem more stressful than ever. That’s why North Shields wedding and party hire specialist Vanilla Teas is now offering an Easy Hire DIY Wedding Catalogue, packed with beautiful items designed to make setting your own big day up easier than ever. “We know how difficult a time this is for many people planning their celebration,” says Vanilla Teas’ Helen Edwards. “The catalogue features items such as our unique chair drops that require no tying, or our beautiful new fairytale and princess range, which goes from box to table in 20 seconds. With options to suit everyone, from classic to boho, we’ve made it so easy that even the best man can do it!” Visit www.vanillateas.co.uk for more information. NEWS All the latest from around the North East Nearlywed 9 LOCAL NEWS
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