FURRY FRIENDS If you can’t contemplate saying ‘I do’ without having your beloved pooch in the wedding party, then you’ll love Langley Castle’s new doggy chaperone service provided by Mukki Pups Pawfect Days. You can choose how many hours you want your dog to be present, whether or not you want them to just have a brush and spray or a full bath and blow-dry before the wedding, and bespoke packages can also be created. Your dog will be chaperoned for the photos, which at Langley Castle can be in the glorious woodlands, on manicured lawns, in front of the stunning castle building, or even on the 1350 battlements. Collection and delivery of your pooch, pre- and post-event, is included, and pre-wedding chemistry sessions are also built in. Wedding and events co-ordinator, Katie Livingstone-Evans Lowes, says: “We love to see well-behaved dogs at Langley Castle weddings, and, in fact, I had our family dog, George, at my own wedding here. The key thing is to ensure that they feel relaxed and don’t get bored. By providing them with a chaperone with whom they have already become familiar, you can make sure their tail is wagging all day without putting the onus of looking after them on any friend or family member who just wants to enjoy the wedding.” Head to www.langleycastle.co.uk to find out more. MIND-BLOWING MAGIC Martin Duffy, an award-winning magician with over 30 years of experience, offers captivating walkaround and close-up magic for corporate events and weddings. Over the years, Martin’s reputation has grown thanks to his dedication to his profession and charismatic showmanship. He has also been awarded ‘Magician of the Year’ twice in a row by wedding industry professionals and is dedicated to creating the perfect entertainment for your big day. Martin offers a range of packages with the choice of walkaround magic, table magic, and close-up magic. He can also work as a master of ceremonies, announcing any key moments of the day and introducing the speeches. “One thing that couples often forget about is that children and speeches do not mix,” says Martin. “By the time speeches happen, any children attending will start getting bored, which can be a distraction to the parents. I can take them away for their own magic show, giving the parents some much-appreciated peace and quiet to enjoy the speeches.” Visit www.martinduffy.co.uk for more information. PLANNED TO PERFECTION Yorkshire Rose Events, a sustainability-focused event organiser, is celebrating a year of business. Specialising in large-scale private and corporate event orchestration, owner Emily Alexander has gained experience managing and running private events for established businesses and schools for the past 10 years. “I decided to take a leap and build my own business to continue doing what I love, organising,” says Emily. “I am a driven and highly motivated person who naturally wants to achieve the highest possible standards, with a track record of events to support this. From venue hire to personalised décor, transport, or catering, I can work with you to achieve your vision.” Discover more at www.yorkshireroseevents.co.uk DATE FOR THE DIARY Blackton Grange in the beautiful North Pennines, County Durham, is hosting a wedding open day on Sunday 24th March, 2024. If you choose to get married at Blackton Grange, you will have exclusive access to the whole estate for two or three nights, depending on the option you choose. This includes the eight-bedroom luxury farmhouse, the Celebration Barn, and access to the surrounding 11 acres of land. If a large wedding is not your thing, several areas in the beautiful farmhouse have also been licensed for ceremonies. This means the two of you can run away to Blackton Grange to elope, giving you the choice to get married in the most intimate way with just the two of you or even bring some guests to help you celebrate. The wedding open day is the perfect opportunity to see Blackton Grange’s beautiful wedding spaces for yourself and talk to the friendly team about how you can personalise your big day. The show will take place between 11am and 3pm. To register your attendance, email weddings@blacktongrange.co.uk For more information about Blackton Grange and its wedding packages, visit www.blacktongrange.co.uk www.neildenham.co.uk www.seanelliottphotography.co.uk 10
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