NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the North West MOMENTS THAT MATTER Kelly Garrick, a celebrant based in Blackpool, is offering her services for couples and guests who are hard of hearing. “One in four people are hard of hearing, myself included,” says Kelly. “I’m currently in training to walk a marathon for a charity named RNID to help the research and development of hearing loss. I’m also beginning to offer subtitled ceremonies/weddings to help everyone be included in the celebration.” She is invested in recognizing what is truly important to every client with more than two decades of experience and qualifications in event management and project management. She has been certified with the IoCF and started leading ceremonies in 2012. Kelly’s energy and passion and love for her work is shown through her desire to make a difference. She was previously a chairperson of a swimming club and dedicated herself to a local charity as a fundraising manager and is now a trustee of the “Love & Loss” which connects people through grief. Discover more at www.kellygarrickcelebrants.com JUST FOR YOU The Lowry Hotel, a Manchester icon synonymous with chic luxury, has launched a new menu of inroom surprise options that can be pre-booked. From birthdays and cleverly orchestrated marriage proposals to anniversaries to remember and exciting gender reveals, The Lowry Hotel promises to make your stay special. Marketa Solcanska, the celebrations expert from The Lowry Hotel, said; “We’ve been helping people make moments special for 20 years now. More and more, we’re getting asked to help make them unforgettable, and that’s why we’ve made it even easier for people to build a bespoke package and have it ready and waiting either in their room, in one of our suites or one of our events spaces.” Celebrations Inspired packages start from £110 and are available to book now. For more information, visit www.thelowryhotel.com/celebrations-inspired ECO-FRIENDLY BEAUTY Grüum, a Manchester-based skincare and haircare brand, has launched a new range of wash bags made from ocean-bound plastic. Ideal for eco-conscious brides and grooms, the bag is available in three colours, is ethically sourced and is 100 per cent vegan. The new range comes as non-profit organisation Plastic Oceans estimates that 10 million tonnes of plastic are dumped into our oceans every year, the equivalent of a truck-load every minute. Andy Shaw, the co-founder, said: “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From our ever-expanding range of zero-plastic products to our packaging choices, it’s really important to us. We only want to create products that serve a real purpose, with no gimmicks or labels. Sustainability and inclusivity are core pillars of everything we do, so we don’t make things ‘for him’ or ‘for her’; we make them for everyone, with one fair price for all.” Head over to www.gruum.com to see more. www.blackpoolphotographer.co.uk 8
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