Your North East Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 39)

Fairytale wedding Based in Northumberland, Langley Castle is now taking bookings for a ‘bubble wedding’, which allows for an exclusive-use wedding day and confines social distancing (subject to government guidelines). Make any wedding dream come true surrounded by close friends and family. A Bubble with Bubbles wedding package is for 10 people, including the couple getting married at the castle, and offers overnight accommodation if desired. For the incredible price of £4,500, the package gives couples exclusive use, canapés with three choices of nibbles, after-ceremony drinks and a social distancing compliant gala buffet, including delicious salmon, cold meats, artisan bread, a selection of salads and desserts. When guests get hungry in the evening, bacon stotties are offered. The other package offered is Key to the Castle, which costs £6,500 and allows for exclusive-use for 18 people with nine castle rooms. It includes all elements of A Bubble with Bubbles wedding package. Couples can have completely private show rounds for two people to see the venue in person to appreciate the setting entirely. Alternatively, photos and links can be sent to those unable to visit. Langley Castle’s executive general manager, Margaret Livingstone-Evans says: “We believe that the smaller numbers will make the wedding day even more special for couples, bringing intimacy and purity to the occasion, in a castle that never fails to deliver a wow factor. We have evolved our wedding product to cater to couples wishing to take their vows and believe many will appreciate that mindfulness and simplicity in a wedding give it a truly special dynamic. We believe bubble weddings will become the new norm, but for now, they’re a trend-setting option.” Find out more: www.langleycastle.co.uk IN BLOOM With the wedding industry affected by COVID-19, Healey Flowers has had to adapt to the current circumstances. The company has been producing bunches to brighten up everyone’s lockdown – with contactless delivery. Flowers for brides on their ‘would be’ wedding day has been a huge hit and the team are working hard with clients reorganising their new wedding date. The business is currently offering 10 per cent off its doorstep delivery service for the next bunch when quoting Your North East Wedding magazine, surprise a loved one on their should-have-been wedding day to show how much you care. To order, contact Harriet on 07712 889 032 or visit www.healeyflowers.co.uk BEAUTIFUL TRANSFORMATION Blackwell Grange Hotel has completed the latest phase of the multi-million-pound investment. The hotel’s five-year re- modelling plan is now well underway with all public areas on the ground floor completely refurbished, including two stunning function rooms. Couples can choose to be married in one of three areas at the hotel, The George Allan Suite, The Bruhenny Suite or the beautiful outdoor gazebo – a perfect backdrop for those all-important photographs. Retire after the day to a completely refurbished Bridal Suite, which is the ideal place to end any celebration. Havelock’s is the new all-day dining experience and is elegant, sophisticated, yet informal. The hotel is looking to launch this new addition soon and will be inviting the public to come and see this beautiful new space. Contact the venue for further information on a fantastic discounted package offered for a mid-week wedding. For more information visit: www.blackwellgrangehotel.com The latest news from around the region NEWS Nearlywed www.clair ehirst.co.uk www.mas onstudio.info @zoewarde_photography 8