NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the North East CONGRATULATIONS! Paul Blackett, the North East Wedding Celebrant, has been crowned ‘Wedding Celebrant of the Year for the North East and Yorkshire Regions’ at the Wedding Industry Awards. Looking forward to the national final, Paul told us: “I’m absolutely over the moon to have been recognised at The Wedding Industry Awards and immensely grateful to all the wonderful couples I’ve had the privilege of performing wedding ceremonies for, who voted for me. Their support means the world to me. Winning this award also helps spread the message to engaged couples that they have a choice; they can opt for a one-of-a-kind, humanist wedding ceremony as a beautiful alternative to a standard church or registrar ceremony. And that, without a doubt, is a truly wonderful thing!” Find out more at www.paulblackettcelebrant.com A MUST-SEE DISCOUNT Gretna Green, a family-owned wedding destination located in Dumfries and Galloway, is offering 30 per cent off its luxury wedding packages for two, six, or 10 guests (including the couple). Tie the knot in the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, situated at the heart of Gretna Green village. It’s the world-famous, historic home of the anvil wedding and has been at the centre of runaway love since the Marriage Act of 1754. Alternatively, you can say your vows in the Gretna Hall Historic Marriage House. Gretna Hall was the venue of choice for the rich and famous runaways of that era. This iconic Gretna Green wedding venue was built as a private manor house in 1710 and a coaching inn later that century. The packages include two nights’ accommodations for you and your guests at Smiths or Gretna Hall and includes dining options. Visit www.gretnagreen.com to find out more about the packages and for a price breakdown. AWARD-WINNING SERVICE The boutique hotel Jesmond Dene House has been selected as one of the esteemed winners of the ‘Wedding Hotels Award’ from The Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice 2024. This marks the fourth time that the hotel has been recognised by the publication. Christina Stephenson, the sales, marketing, and events manager at Jesmond Dene House, said: “We’re thrilled to announce our selection as a winner of The Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice 2024 awards for Wedding Hotels. We feel deeply honoured to have received this prestigious, independent award and extend our gratitude to our dedicated team for consistently upholding the high standards at Jesmond Dene House. Although this is the fourth time we have won this prestigious award, we take nothing for granted at Jesmond Dene House, so we will continually look for ways to improve our quality, services and value so that our loyal clientele always receives an exceptional experience.” For more information, visit www.jesmonddenehouse.co.uk www.flemingphoto.co.uk 9 LOCAL NEWS
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