The Wedding Suppliers to Know to Plan Your Perfect Day
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GORGEOUS GOWNS
Finding the dress to say yes to is a highlight of wedding planning, but it can be emotional and stressful too. Poppy Bridal’s two-floor showroom on Darlington’s Duke Street houses more than 300 bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses from designers including Maggie Sottero and Jenny Yoo – so there’s plenty to choose from – and the team will support you every step of the way. enjoydarlington.co.uk, poppybridal.co.uk
SUITS YOU
Looking for the perfect suit to hire? Suit rental Rathbones Tailor will make sure the groom and groomsmen look their best all day long. Browse tailcoats, two-piece and three-piece suits to hire and take advantage of their try-on service. Their knowledgeable team can offer plenty of advice. rathbonestailor.com
GREAT ESCAPE
Dreaming of a wedding overseas? Experts at Fred. Olsen can suggest some incredible destinations to get married ashore and help you arrange all your celebrations on board too. Book an appointment to discuss your options. A smaller, more intimate Fred. Olsen ship is a romantic and memorable place to celebrate – why not book a romantic cruise for your honeymoon? fredolsencruises.com
IT’S A GIFT
Guests will be keen to buy you a wedding present and creating a gift registry is the perfect way to encourage your guests to choose wedding presents they know you'll love for a lifetime. It's also a great way to avoid duplicates! The Wedding Present Company's wedding list advisors offer a bespoke experience to guide you to create a gift registry for the both of you, that's unique to you. weddingpresentco.com
CATERED TO YOU
For more than 18 years family-run Ginger Snap Catering have been a trusted supplier for wedding catering. Ginger Snap don’t offer packages, but instead tailor their catering to you, based on their experience and ties with local suppliers. They take pride in sustainability and quality, and can provide everything from event management to seasonal food and styling. ginger-snap.co.uk
HEART STRINGS
The North East’s leading string quartet and string trio, Aurora Strings, are known for their extensive and eclectic repertoire covering a wide selection of genres. They can tailor any of their performances to suit your theme and music taste and can provide live music to accompany your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast, with a variety of packages to choose from. aurorastrings.org.uk
PUT A RING ON IT
A wedding ring is a timeless piece to last a lifetime and David Summerfield offer a wide selection of wedding bands, including platinum, silver, gold and palladium, plus special bridal sets including diamond-encrusted wedding bands. Browse online, at the Metrocente or their Chester-le-Street store, and don’t worry if you can’t find what you’re looking for – there’s a bespoke service to help you tweak a design or create the dream ring you have in mind. With any wedding or engagement ring, you’ll get complimentary cleaning for life. davidsummerfield.co.uk
PICTURE PERFECT
Hooker & Young’s tailored weddings packages mean the bride and her bridal party will be picture perfect on the big day. Their options include styling of the bride’s hair following a trial style, while other packages include hair styling for the bride, the mother of the bride or groom, and bridesmaids. Call your nearest Hooker & Young salon for more details. hookerandyoung.co.uk
DRESS TO IMPRESS
Be the best dressed guest (and do it sustainably) with Hirestreet. From summer tipi nuptials to church weddings, this leading fashion rental company has got you covered with endless brands to browse. Renting means you don’t have to risk buying a new outfit and never wearing it again – it’s both an environmentally-friendly and economically-friendly option. hirestreetuk.com
FLOWER POWER
From beautiful bouquets to centrepieces and the finishing touches, Eliza Blooms on Darlington’s Duke Street has just what you need for your big day. The creative team at this fabulous florist will help you choose the perfect flowers to match your theme and add the final flourishes to your decorations. enjoydarlington.co.uk, @elizablooms
