All the latest from around the North West MUST-SEE FASHION Feathers & Florence, a bridal studio in the Ribble Valley, has opened its doors for the first time with part of its profits going to help end period poverty. The owners, Liam and Melissa, tell us more: “An urge to help underprivileged women planning their weddings helped us launch Feathers & Florence; a tranquil, intimate and inspiring bridal studio in Longridge, Lancashire. Our aim is to offer a safe and calming space to try on beautiful boho-inspired dresses. The collection has been curated to display the best in luxury feminine bridalwear. Every dress has something unexpected to offer, with investments starting at £1,500. We have also made an effort to source gowns made from recycled materials wherever possible, with designers like Stephanie Allin, Nicole Milano and Savin London gracing the studio hangers.” Liam and Melissa wanted their business venture to be more than just a afternoon retreat for brides-to-be. From the very beginning, supporting a higher cause has been high on their priority list. This is why Feathers & Florence have pledged to donate 1 per cent of profits to end period poverty, and get women and girls access to period products. To find out more, visit www.feathersandflorence.co.uk A THEME COME TRUE As part of their 2022 expansion, Words To Glow, a Manchester-based wedding and event décor company, have invested in a number of new décor items to add to its already vast stock list. Now available to rent either solely or alongside their popular 4ft light up letters are: two new shimmer wall backdrops in gold and iridescent, available in various sizes, new multi-colour neon signs including ‘Let’s Party’ and ‘You Complete Me’ to complement their wide choice of backdrops and a champagne foliage wall, available in two sizes, with signature copper wording. After being taken over in 2020 by event production company Sterling Event Group, Words to Glow has grown in size, and now provides a wide range of lightup dance floors, alongside bespoke draping, staging and a large variety of lighting, light-up letters and décor. Head over to www.wordstoglow.co.uk for more information. NEWS Nearlywed GLORIOUS GARDENS With the news that outdoor weddings at licensed venues in England and Wales will be now legalised permanently, The Belsfield Hotel, located in the Lake District, has launched a range of new packages for 2022 and 2023 to help couples create a day to remember. Each package includes the use of the hotel’s rooms and suites for an indoor ceremony, however, couples are also allowed to take their ceremony outside, surrounded by an area of natural beauty and England’s largest lake, Lake Windermere. The Belsfield Hotel is an idyllic place to say ‘I do’, to capture those all-important photos in its six acres of landscaped gardens and enjoy a glass of champagne with loved ones on your special day. The hotel has a dedicated wedding team who are experts in bringing ideas to life and a range of packages to help create a truly outstanding event for couples and their guests. Check out www.thebelsfieldhotel.com for more information. www.emilyrobinsonphotography.co.uk LOCAL NEWS 9
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