Your East Anglian Wedding - February/March 2024 (Issue 65)

DATE FOR THE DIARY Magical Events LTD, based in Norfolk, offers giant hat tipis, bell tents, furniture and lighting for weddings and events. The team at Magical Events LTD is hosting an open weekend on Saturday 27th April and alongside the Quirky Wedding Fayre at Hubbard’s Farm in Norfolk on Sunday 28th April 2024. Doors open from 11am to 3pm both days and will feature a handpicked group of wedding professionals who all offer something different from standard wedding packages. Standard entry is free of charge, or you can opt for one of the VIP tickets, which include welcome drinks, goody bags and much more. Pop by for a quick look around, or stay and grab a drink, listen to some live music and grab something to eat. To get tickets, visit www.quirkyweddingfayre.co.uk/upcoming-fayres. For more information about Magical Events LTD, check out the website www.magicaleventsltd.co.uk A FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY Local Ely businesses are being encouraged to celebrate their achievements by the prestigious SME Ely Business Awards, which have launched for 2024. The SME Ely Business Awards are made up of 20 categories that any successful business in Ely can enter. Entries are judged by a panel of local expert judges and the pinnacle of the awards is the Grand Celebration, a black-tie evening taking place in May 2024. The awards director, Damian Cummins, tells us: “The 2024 SME Ely Business Awards have just launched. The innovative, hard-working and successful businesses across Ely deserve to be recognised for their achievements. Entering business awards offers exceptional marketing and PR opportunities throughout, as well as increasing your credibility and standing out against your competitors. We would love to see all successful businesses from across Ely take advantage and enter the awards.” To enter the awards, visit www.elyawards.co.uk AWARD-WINNING LUXURY The AA has announced its list of Recommended UK Spas, recognising Newmarket’s The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel as an indulgent world of rejuvenation and luxury. The spa manager, Kate Lake, said: “We’re thrilled to be included amongst AA’s Recommended UK Spas and feel immense pride that we’re able to offer a serene spa experience blending unparalleled facilities and treatments with our calming setting. Not to mention our dedicated team, who are at the core of our success, always going above and beyond for customers and delivering a full-body wellness experience from the moment they step inside to the highest of standards.” Guests can enjoy spa breaks, spa days and evenings; The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel has something for even the most discerning of guests, including 10 beautiful treatment rooms with one couple’s suite, along with extensive spa facilities. These include a hydrotherapy pool, a relaxation room, a steam room, a sauna, dry flotation, experiential showers and a rooftop hot tub. Discover more at www.bedfordlodgehotelspa.co.uk FLORAL WONDERS The Business Awards UK has announced the winners and finalists of the 2023 Wedding Services Awards. These awards recognise the exceptional talent and dedication of professionals in the wedding industry, celebrating those who have demonstrated excellence in their services and contributed significantly to making wedding experiences memorable. The 2023 Wedding Services Awards honour these distinguished companies and individuals who have set high standards in the wedding industry, showcasing exceptional creativity, professionalism and passion. These awards not only recognise their outstanding achievements but also celebrate their role in creating dream weddings and unforgettable moments for couples. So Blooming Beautiful Designs Ltd (www.sobloomingbeautiful.co.uk) in Cambridge won ‘Wedding Florist of the Year’ – congratulations! For more information about the Wedding Services Awards, email info@business-awards.uk Getty Images LOCAL NEWS 9

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