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With flawless food and outstanding service, we will ensure your wedding day is memorable from start to finish! a areas = =" Get in touch with amenber Sf OU CEN tod lo book YOU aean wedding! www.webstersropery.co.uk | [email protected] | (0191) 567 6950 Facebook @webstersropery | Instagram @websters_ropery Lhotography by Mark Dilbo- Sho tograply 22 UST 20 ‘ | JULY/AUC REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Hello from your Editor, Claire Muffett-Reece 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the North East 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 60 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer their stellar advice 88 COMPETITION Win two nights in a five-star inn within the stunning Lake District VENUES 15 SENSATIONAL SUNDERLAND Where to wed in your local area 21 MAGIC MOMENTS These rustic spaces are where the magic happens eo Oh the cover Sponsored by creative designer and bunting specialist Emma Bunting (www.emma-bunting.co.uk), this issue’s cover was captured by Paul Liddement Wedding Stories (www.paulliddement.com) at the wedding of Emma and Reuben. FEATURES 45 TRUE BLUE A blue and white theme is the perfect complement to a summer celebration 48 SNAP HAPPY How to look for your perfect wedding photographer 52 FROM MISS TO MRS County Wedding Magazines’ Melissa Barker on her wedding planning journey 56 STYLE FILE We asked five North East venue stylists for their essential advice 78 LIFE ON THE EDGE Why conform to a traditional bridal look when you don’t have to? 54 LEADING LADY Mothers-of-the-bride will love these stylish dresses and accessories 62 FASHION FOCUS The latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 65 THE BRIDGERTON EFFECT We look at how Nefflix’s biggest show has influenced weddings 69 PARTY PIECES These glamorous gowns are worthy of the red carpet 73 STYLE DOWN THE AISLE Boho-inspired dresses that were made for fun and flirting 82 BEAUTY Q&A Our local professionals solve your beauty woes 85 YOU CAUGHT MY EYE! Wedding day eye make-up using the newest launches to hit the counters 86 BEAUTY BUZZ Get the look with these must-haves for the bride-to-be 4 27 BOWLED OVER Kate and Oliver celebrated in style at Tynemouth Cricket Club 32 YOU WERE MADE FOR ME Shelby and Chris were inseparable from the moment they met 39 THE TOWER OF LOVE Sarah and Brandon’s friendship blossomed into something more 89 GROOMS’ NEWS Best buys and product launches 90 FUN IN THE SUN Honeymoon must-haves for the groom-to-be 92 HONEYMOON NEWS The newest openings and honeymoon destinations 94 CARIBBEAN VIBES Enjoy tropical views with a glass of St. Lucia’s famous rum punch in hand 96 TRAVEL GOALS Sri Lanka has always been a bucket-list destination for Louise Prance G ji Dg The _ Little Haven Hotel Whether you prefer a Grand Reception or a more Intimate Setting We look forward to making your Wedding Day a truly unique event. < ello, my name is Claire and I’m addicted to looking at reader weddings. And nope, it’s COUNTY WEDDING MAGAZINES not those group or couples’ shots I’m yearning for EDITORIAL greeP P y ger 01376 535 611 Claire Muffett-Reece | Editor [email protected] Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor, Beauty Editor as gorgeous and glorious as they may well be. In fact, it’s those ‘caught-in-the-moment’ snaps | particularly love, where you or your guest have www,jamesaugustusphotography.com been papped without even realising. The moment Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor a real wedding gallery pings in my inbox I’m on it, poring through [Melissa Bezrhen | Stenftey iter, axons the evening reception photos for the perfect shots that capture your and Honeymoons Editor . . . big day to perfection. By this time those nerve-wracking speeches oe a have been spoken, and the drinks have been flowing, with everyone [email protected] properly letting their hair down for the first time that day. The result? iene | Staphncmatatnsekees: Some cracking wedding pictures. Groom deciding his tie is better A8 PICTURE THIS Icky onnor . . . % Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher suited around his head than his neck? Check. Female guests’ sky- Your North East wedding sep patie Gocneltiettsy scraper heels abandoned for some serious moves on the dance floor? snapper awaits! atie Lal ey *: Check. | can go on and on... Web Development Manager With my guilty confession in mind, it goes without saying that this Stuart Weatherley issue has a host of amazing wedding photography for you to savour. EUEMEUNE We've 12 pages of stunning reader weddings to enjoy, starting on Sales & Events Director . . . Sarah Ellis | 01376 538 490 p27, and two exclusive local shoots for you to be inspired by, shot [email protected] on location at Northumberland’s Lough House Farm (p45), and Account Manager , ‘ r Gillian Ward | 01376 538 485 Newcastle’s The Willows at The Woodmans (p78). Then there’s our gillian. [email protected] line-up of some of the North East's top photographers over on page Subscriptions A8 — if their images don’t whet your wedding appetite, nothing will! 01376 514 000 Also this issue, we've been busy scouring the region for the very [email protected] . best venues to say ‘I do’ to, from sensational Sunderland (p15), to eet rustic locations perfect for a boho festival vibe (p21). All that plus [email protected] incredible honeymoons, grooms’ news, fashion, beauty, venue styling Accounting Manager | Derrick James and more. Happy wedding planning — see you in September! Claire x Claire Muffett-Reece, Editor 27 ALL TIED UP Groom Oliver demonstrates how to let loose on the dancefloor! 6 @CountyWeddingMagazines ry) @CountyWeddings 32 LET'S DANCE Dancing shoes? More like dancing feet at the end of Shelby and Chris’s big day! @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com Your North East Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Jour North East Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £18.20 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your North East Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CMB 2AP. ISSN 2054-5231 EVENTS & URQ)PUBLISHING — counyenoneneers 6 21 RUSTIC ROMANCE _- Incredible venués'to begin ' your happily everafter https://nicolarothwellphotography.co.uk/ 56 STYLE IT UP 9 FOR THE CHOP Venue decorations to wow friends and family Want to throw an axe at your wedding? Find out how in our news spread! 7 oe 39 CAUGHT ON CAMERA | love this photo of groom Brandon waiting for his wife-to-be, Sarah ° is & As) ee < = i) o eI - é Py 1 if tt 41 i | | 4 . > af, \ ‘ ; — acs SS Af aaa att ~ / 3V) . 4 \ | : { PR KI | : ay J a ; . ¥ _BYKER, NEWCASTE, UNIQUE AND ALTERNATIVE WEDDING SPACE BASED IN THE OUSEBURN VALLEY. Our weddings really work in the hall for those non conformists who like to think outside the box -anything goes! Our kitchen can cater for all needs - from formal dining to buffet style and our chef will work closely with you to produce a bespoke menu personal to your needs. Exclusive use of room: Up to 250 / Seated table service dining: Up to 150 UNIT 2, FORD STREET, OUSEBURN VALLEY, BYKER, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE6 INW 0191 338 9039 / [email protected] - — Found the perfect venue but discovered it doesn’t offer os a : = She ntep geO@ALN EW. drinks as part of the deal? Yarm-based Vansecco can —— supply all of your alcoholic — and non-alcoholic — needs. “We supply reception drink and bar facilities in an Italian Piaggio van,” says owner Lizzy Wilson. “Great for outdoors and equally good inside, too, you can choose from a whole host of beverages to suit all tastes. We've our ever-popular strawberry and rhubarb gin fizz cocktails; there’s premium Italian lager on tap, or why not offer friends and family the chance to sip a regionally-produced craft G&T? We of course cater for non-drinkers, and even have options for vegan and gluten-free guests.” For more ©7379 433 433 info and how to book visit www.vansecco.co.uk. www. vansecco.com SECOND TIME LUCKY You'll be hard pushed to find someone not feeling the pinch right now thanks to the UK’s cost of living crisis. That's why we were pleased to hear about Darlington’s Something Old, Something New Sustainable Bridal Wear, who've launched their business as a way of helping brides-to-be find their dream dress at a fraction of the price. The family-run venture was borne from a wedding dress shopping trip of their own last year. “We were taken aback All the latest from around the North East by the price of gowns, plus the knowledge of how much time and work goes into something that’s worn once,” says GREAT AXEPECTATIONS co-owner, Emma Atkinson. “We then looked at dresses for Burying the hatchet at your wedding usually means smoothing over a silly squabble sale on social media and resale sites, and thought how brave —_ you once had with that cousin you rarely see. That's no longer the case, as you can someone would have to be to buy a dress they hadn't even now throw a real-life axe at your hen party, stag do or reception thanks to Newton tried on!” Ayecliffe’s Valhalla North! Based in Darlington town centre, the store offers a huge The UK’s number one independent axe throwing company, owned by husband variety of clean — and many unworn - bridal gowns, and wife team Carl and Kat, has just launched its very own Valkyrie mobile axe ranging from size eight to 30, but at half the original throwing trailer, which is available for bookings from summer 2022 and beyond. price. “We offer brides the same wedding dress shopping “We offer axe throwing for ages eight years and above, priding ourselves on experience they'd get in a typical boutique,” continues being as knowledgeable about the sport as you can be,” says Kat. “The Valkyrie Emma. “The appointments are relaxed and personal, and mobile trailer was designed and constructed by Carl himself, and is the only one of we've many designer names, such as Stella York, Morilee, its kind in the North East. We have also just received delivery of our Valhalla Viking Phoenix Gowns and Ronald Joyce. Our dresses start from ship fire pit, which can also be hired for your wedding. Fully insured, and with £90, and our clients can even choose a budget plan thathas —_ an instructor on hand, our trailer provides a safe and fun experience you'll 0% interest.” never forget!” For more info head over to Valhalla North’s mobile axe throwing starts from £400 — for more information www.somethingoldsomethingnewsustainablebridalwear.com. visit www.valhallanorth.co.uk. Fancy combining a love of ale with a date night away from wedding planning? Book in for a stay at INNSiDE by Melia Newcastle — and get set to enjoy the venue’s new INNSiDE IPA! To coincide with the hotel celebrating their first anniversary back in May, INNSiDE collaborated with Newcastle’s Brinkburn Brewery to launch their very own, local IPA. Generously dry hopped with citra and moutere to create a full-flavourful, easy-drinking ale that really punches above its weight, the can design is the same bespoke Newcastle- inspired masterpiece that was created by James Dixon when the hotel launched. INNSiDE Newcastle officially opened on May 17, 2021, offering a slice of continental life in the heart of the city. Located on the historical Quayside, it offers breath-taking views across the River Tyne and boasts Gino D‘Acampo Quayside, the hotel’s restaurant, bar and contemporary outdoor terrace overlooking the water. The new INNSIiDE IPA limited-edition can be purchased at the INNSiDE Newcastle hotel kiosk and will be available to guests staying in the hotel’s five townhouse suites as a complimentary offering. For more information or to book a stay visit www.innside.com/newcastle. 10 LANE THEM UP Looking for an alternative hen or stag — or just somewhere different to start the party off? Head to Gateshead’s NAMCO Funscape Metrocentre and enjoy all your favourite arcade games and amusements, plus bowling and plenty of deals on drinks. Start the fun off with a couple of games of bowling in your own VIP lanes and get those competitive juices flowing, then play the amusements, from classics to high tech video games. Plus, if you're feeling adventurous, there’s even a Clip ‘n’ Climb facility and Angry Birds Adventure Golf to enjoy. With 24 different challenges including the Speed Wall and the Vertical Drop Slide, Clip ‘n’ Climb will get the adrenaline going — while Angry Birds Adventure Golf has two 18-hole adventure golf courses of varying difficulties. There’s even a bar on site for anyone that gets thirsty, with a member of the team always available on hand to make some delicious cocktails. Visit www.namcofunscape.com to find out more. WIN! Your North East Wedding has teamed up with NAMCO Funscape Metrocentre to offer four readers a free game of bowling voucher for six people. Terms and conditions apply, for your chance to win enter via www.yournortheast.wedding/giveaways. oo =r . » Napa hen then it’s high time you organised a get-together for those that don’t fancy a weekend to remember (or, in most cases, a weekend you probably won’t remember). Step forward Darlington Hippodrome, who've just revealed a great line-up of shows for summer 2022 and beyond. Drama-buffs can enjoy laughs and thrills with a new stage adaptation of the comedy Boeing Boeing (Tuesday 26" to Saturday 30" July), or see Susie Blake star as Miss Marple in The Mirror Crack‘d (Tuesday 20" to Saturday 24'* September). Fans of musicals will enjoy Dreamboats and Petticoats, which returns with more Sixties hits from Tuesday 16" to Saturday 20" August; or watch Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton star in the Craig Revel-Horwood-directed Strictly Ballroom from Monday 14" to Saturday 19" November. Want to show your page boys or flower girls how much you care? There’s even a host of family-friendly plays you can all watch together, including Zog and the Flying Doctors (Friday 22"4 to Saturday 24" July); The Tiger Who Came to Tea (Tuesday 2"¢ to Thursday 4" August); and David Walliams’ Demon Dentist (Thursday 8" to Sunday 11" September). For more information and to book call the box office on 01325 405405 or visit www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk.