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MEET THE ENTERTAINERS

British multi-award winning harp and vocal duo, 2 of Harps, has recently relocated from Kent to the Lincolnshire Wolds. Sisters Adel and Karina are both harpists and vocalists who perform together and they’ve won numerous wedding awards in the past, including one from The Wedding Business Awards for their music. Karina says, “We have a huge passion for music and love sharing our joy with others. It’s been incredible to have performed for so many couples on their wedding day in Kent, and we look forward to doing the same here in Lincolnshire.” Adel adds, “We’ve been performing as a duo for about eight years, but we began learning the harp while living in Scotland around fourteenyears-ago.”

The business is currently offering 10 lucky couples a free music planning toolkit to make the whole wedding process much more manageable. The company’s manager Janet says, “We created this kit to inspire couples and help them find the perfect songs to play throughout their wedding day. Not only that, but we have playlists for a variety of themes from boho, country garden, steampunk and contemporarystyle music.”

This kit is presented in an eco-friendly kraft card envelope and includes seven professionally-printed playlists that create the ideal music guide with top tips, songs to avoid and the perfect music to walk down the aisle to.

To win this helpful toolkit, follow the business on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter (@2ofharps) and comment on any of their posts while mentioning Your East Midlands Wedding.

Check out: www.2ofharps.com The last 18 months have been a tricky time for many couples trying to plan their special day. So why not take some time to unwind and catch up with loved ones before the special day, or have the perfect hen do with help from the awardwinning hotel collective,

The House of Daniel

Thwaites? The company partnered with Bollinger, an independent-champagne house, to offer a new indulgent spa package called The Bollinger Experience. The packages are available at many locations across the UK, including Kettering Park

Hotel & Spa in Northamptonshire and other 4-star hotels.

The offer is available until November 2021, and includes a stay in one of the signature bedrooms, a chilled bottle of bubbles upon arrival, pre-dinner cocktails, NEWS Nearlywed a £30 allowance per person for dinner, a full-English breakfast and a late checkout. Guests can also enjoy a 25-minute treatment of their choice. Check out: www.houseofdanielthwaites.co.uk All the latest from around the region

BIGDAY TRANSPORT

Lymn Luxury Vehicle Hire is working hard to ensure couples arrive at their venue with a relaxed and stress-free experience. The company’s a part of Nottinghamshire’s largest independent funeral director, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, and is now offering nearlyweds flexible booking options to ensure a relaxed service. The family-owned business has showrooms in Nottingham, Derby and Mansfield and provides prestige vehicles including Rolls-Royce, Bentley and more.

With many weddings finally going ahead after the restrictions lifted, transport companies are in demand with many dates already getting booked up. The company’s witnessing couples worrying about booking a date, cancelling last minute due to sickness, or isolating due to Covid-19. That’s why the team has designed a Coronavirus Guarantee for weddings booked before the end of December to give couples peace-of-mind.

The sales and marketing manager Rob Lippitt says, “I think people are still very cautious about the level of uncertainty around in-person events and who will be able to attend, and therefore pushing their wedding back yet another year. Our Coronavirus Guarantee means you’re covered if the wedding plans change due to anything Covid-19 related, allowing you to transfer your vehicle hire to a new date free of charge.”

Check out: www.llvh.co.uk

Situated in Beeston, Andrew McCulloch Jewellers is a well-established business that offers clients a fantastic service, while helping them find the perfect wedding/engagement rings.

The company has just won the Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the Year category by the nationally recognised, UK Jewellery Awards 2021. The expert judging panel praised the team for their bespoke and personal service.

The awards show was established in 1993 and is one of the country’s most prestigious trade events, highlighting all the hard work and talent from the jewellery and watch sector.

The event organiser, Retail Jeweller, has provided news, trend analysis, and business advice for years. The company’s editor, Ruth Faulkner, says, “Covid-19 has been challenging for many businesses, especially those with a high street presence, and it was heartening to award the efforts of so many businesses.” She adds, “The companies celebrated at this year’s UK Jewellery Awards are from all areas of the industry . So, to all our finalists and winners, a huge congratulations as they’re the very best in the business.”

Discover more about the award event here: https://awards.retail-jeweller.com/winners-2021

Check out: www.mccullochjewellers.co.uk

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PICTURE THE SCENE

Planning a wedding should be a fun experience, but many couples can find the task overwhelming. Amanda Wedding and Events Planning is an experience wedding planning company, which supports couples throughout the wedding journey while taking away any added stress, pressure or worries in the lead up to the day.

Owner Amanda Bradford has been working hard to expand the business, which will now offer styling and design services. To celebrate, the company’s offering clients who book one of the wedding planning packages a half-price engagement party, which includes a full vip experience with a planning and styling service as well as a bottle of bubbly. Amanda says, “Hiring a planner with great attention to detailed, enthusiasm and control is what you’ll need to help bring your vision to life.”

The company’s wedding expertise can also help couples renewing their vows or planning engagement parties, hen nights or stag dos. Amanda can relate to many couples struggling to plan their day during the Covid-19 pandemic, as she’s also had to rearrange her big day until 6th March, 2022.

Check out: www.amandaweddingandeventsplanning.com

EDITOR LOVES

This issue is pack with beautiful inspiration and when I first saw the images from this styled shoot, I knew it would be perfect for our readers! A team of local suppliers came together to showcase their talent and created the perfect style for a vintage-themed wedding at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire. Hannah Shearman Photography captured the most beautiful images that demonstrated the opulent venue perfectly.

I loved how the team created sustainable choices to prove that couples don’t have to compromise on the wedding look if they want a more eco-friendly day. Shoot coordinator Samantha at Willow and Rust Weddings says, “I wanted to create something using a rich and luxurious colour palette using teal greens, rich pinks and reds to match my vintage-glamour aesthetic. The surroundings at Newstead Abbey are beautiful and were perfect for this concept.”

Flick to page 44 to read about the day!

THE PERFECT DAY

Cripps & Co is a family-run business that specialises in restoring old buildings and transforming them into the perfect wedding venues full of character and charm. The team are excited to announce their new location, Grangefields, which is located in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

The rustic barn has just started to host weddings and the experienced team has taken time to plan every detail, including speakers in the toilets (so nobody misses the speeches), colourchanging lights on the dancefloor and a state-of-the-art Funktion-One sound system. The ceremony space features 150 handmade-lead windows, hundreds of candles, fairylights and a log fire for the colder months.

At this property, couples won’t have to worry about the British weather as the glassfronted Dutch Barn has been designed to hold drink receptions with 150 people when it rains thanks to the raised veranda.

The venue has a glass-fronted show kitchen with a French rotisserie, a rotating wood-fired pizza oven, and a charcoal barbecue as the centrepiece. Each dish is created using the best ingredients and is just exceptional.

Chrome lights taken from an old warship lights up the seven-meter-long oak bar and greenery hangs from the ceiling to create a magical atmosphere.

The venue’s focal point is the sheltered courtyard, which features an Argentinian Asado, an outdoor ceremony space that doubles up as a bar and the old cow troughs filled with ice and drinks. This location comes to life at night and is illuminated with festoon lights, flares and fire pits for toasting marshmallows.

For all the wine lovers out there, the venue’s in-house wine buyer has an excellent established relationship with artisan winemakers around Europe and visits every producer in person to buy the product straight from the vineyards.

Find out more: https://crippsandco.com/grangefields

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