NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the North East TREASURED MEMORIES Made by Mannie, a flower and memorial preservation artist, is now offering dry frames alongside its resin products. Samantha Sanderson, the owner of Made by Mannie, tells us: “We started as a lockdown project in May 2020 and have continued to grow ever since. I wanted to share what I have always loved doing and allow others to enjoy it too. We work from our home-based workshop in Sunderland but can ship worldwide. Our main focus is on flower and memorial preservation, but we also offer bespoke homewares such as trays, tables, and coasters. We can also dry your fresh flowers and then set them into any of the pieces on our website.” Samantha offers a range of products, including keepsake photo frames, keyrings, and jewellery, and you can even have your bouquet preserved as a beautiful keepsake to treasure for years to come. Visit www.madebymannie.co.uk for more information. DREAMY DÉCOR Made Simply Perfect, an award-winning venue stylist in Northumberland, is celebrating after being named Brinkburn Priory’s only recommended florist and venue stylist. The family-run business offers a range of services, including venue styling, beautiful flowers, bespoke stationery, and finishing touches. Glynis Hewitt, the owner, tells us: “With a genuine passion for our business, we have worked hard to earn our fantastic reputation for innovative designs and amazing service. We want your experience working with us to be pleasant and enjoyable. We work hard to instill confidence in our services, reducing the stress involved by providing reassurance and excellent communication. This gives our couples the confidence to relax, knowing that their day will be made simply perfect.” Check out www.madesimplyperfect.co.uk for more information. A NEW LOOK After a successful year capturing weddings across our wonderful region, Durham-based photographer Dash Photography is preparing to launch a new website. “I’m working hard behind the scenes to get the new website ready,” says the owner, Brendan. “I’m looking forward to its reveal this winter with some special offers for 2024 and 2025. Our approach to wedding photography is to produce images that tell the story of your day. We want to capture all of those special moments as they happen without being too intrusive or distracting. We want your day to be about you, but we also want you to have fantastic and creative images that record the emotions of your special day and create memories for you to treasure. We also understand that not every couple is looking for the same style, so we are able to combine our signature style with a traditional approach or a more creative editorial style if needed.” Dash Photography will be exhibiting at the North East Wedding Show at the Hilton Hotel Gateshead on 21st January 2024. If you’re in the area and want to discuss your big day, come down and meet Brendan and lots of other wonderful suppliers. To find out more, visit www.dashphotography.co.uk www.dashphotography.co.uk www.ixostories.com 9 LOCAL NEWS
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