LET’S SING Stockton’s Surprise Singing Waitresses are now expanding their business, including several other packages to enhance your celebration. Besides surprising and delighting your guests by breaking into song – under the guise of ordinary servers – they can also offer videography, dance and choreography classes and even event planning to make your big day easier. “We are a small but growing business and have already made our mark across the North East as singers for weddings and events,” say the team. “With everything else that we can provide, we will continually be looking to grow. Watch this space: we’ll here to be your go-to wedding supplier!” www.instagram.com/singing_waitresses 2023 WEDDING TRENDS We asked bridal expert and celebrant, Jo Stott of Newcastle’s Love Jo Ceremonies, what you could choose and why if opting for a celebrant affair… GESTURES OF LOVE “Many couples show their commitment through hand-tying ceremonies, while another had a tree planting ceremony, planting a rose bush in soil from their parents’ gardens. The soil signified the nourishment from each family, and the rose was a wish for a sweet marriage.” MID-CEREMONY TOAST “Alcohol is allowed during celebrant weddings, and I offer my couples the option of a ‘Sip and Save’. This is where friends and family are offered a tipple on entry to the ceremony; encouraged to take a sip and save the rest for a toast after the vows.” TELLING YOUR STORY “Putting your story at the heart of your ceremony shows guests why you’re perfect for one another. This could be how you met, or even an anecdote from your first holiday together.” CREATE A TRADITION “Why not incorporate a unique detail to ensure your love story will be passed down the generations? My couples add a modern twist to create something new, such as a sip of a G&T – the drink from their first date – rather than a traditional drink of life (whisky).” https://lovejoceremonies.co.uk http://fromthesmithsphotography.co.uk MAM’S THE WORD Want your mam to look as gorgeous as you? Course you do. With this in mind head to Chester Le Street’s Wedding Wardrobe bridal boutique and check out their new Mother of the Bride and Groom collection. “Our range of beautiful dresses, jackets and wraps are made with high quality fabrics in jersey, chiffon and lace,” says Wedding Wardrobe’s Tracey Whelan. “Our outfits are perfectly understated in style and have a fantastic price point to match, with dresses ranging from £220 to £340. Each outfit is available in up to 50 colours, so is easy to coordinate with the rest of the bridal party. Made to order and with just six weeks turnaround, your mams can enjoy a stunning outfit for summer 2023 and beyond.” www.weddingwardrobe.com 10
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