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Elite Wedding Open Day, Langley Castle, Sunday 19th March 2017

Langley Castle, Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland

ELITE WEDDING OPEN DAY

Langley Castle, Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5LU

Having arranged wedding fairs in our region since 1995, Dawn Marie has developed the highly successful brands of 'Elite Wedding Events' and 'Interactive Wedding Shows' leading the way with Elite Events across our region.

View one of the most desired wedding venues in Northumberland with its unique fairytale setting, medieval grandeur, outstanding attention to detail, food of the highest order and impeccable service. 

When it comes to wedding venues, Langley Castle really does have it all…

Meet 30 of the regions hand-picked wedding suppliers ready to help with your very individual requirements

Open Noon - 3pm

Elite Wedding Show, Sunday 12th March 2017

The Sage Gateshead, The Sage Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR

Elite Wedding Show - This is the big one! 

THE NORTH'S ONLY INTERACTIVE WEDDING SHOW

The Sage Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR

A truly stunning Show for the bride who expects the best...

Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design is proud to announce the 19th Elite Wedding Show at The Sage Gateshead. Aptly named The Big One! this is a massive Show with over 70 exhibitors held across 3 floors.

Elite Wedding Fair, Sunday 12th February 2017

Linden Hall Golf & Country Club, Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8XF

Elite Wedding Fair,

Linden Hall Golf & Country Club

Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8XF

Set in a stunning countryside location, Linden Hall Country Club is an elegant mansion house radiating charm and sophistication in the heart of Northumberland.  With ornate ceilings, roaring log fires, marble cherubs, luxurious accommodation, award-winning food and drink and 450 acres of private grounds, this is a superb wedding venue...

Meet 40 of the very best, local wedding suppliers ready to discuss your very individual requirements including Dawn Marie, the regions longest established, independent wedding planner

Wedding open day, Saturday 4th February 2017

Hotel Du Vin Wedding open day

Allan House, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2BE

With outstanding views of the Newcastle Quayside and bridges, Hotel Du Vin boasts a stunning bar and bistro, private dining rooms and 42 uniquely styled bedrooms.  Whether you choose formal or informal, funky or traditional, Hotel Du Vin offers bespoke dining and wine lists for your wedding from a 5-course wedding breakfast to a casual buffet.

Join us for an intimate event showcasing their stunning dining and marriage rooms. View some of the beautifully styled bedrooms and talk to the experienced events team about how you can create your perfect day...

Open to the public from Noon - 3pm

Free admission, complimentary reception drinks and canapés

Elite Wedding Show, Sunday 15th January 2017

Newcastle Marriott Gosforth Park Elite Wedding Show

High Gosforth Park, Newcastle, NE3 5HN

With 50 local exhibitors, three huge function Suites, Entertainment Zone, live music, free admission, free parking, complimentary reception drinks and more, this is the perfect opportunity to see all the Newcastle Marriott Gosforth Park can offer...

See stylish Dining Rooms, Marriage areas and Evening Party set-ups with twinkling star cloths, sparkly dance floors and HUGE video wall.  Have a guided tour of the hotel, including the bedrooms, talk to the experienced event staff will be available to answer your questions and check available dates.  BRILLIANT local wedding suppliers, fabulous wedding offers, demonstrations, samples, and more...

Eyebrow do's and dont's!

Eyebrow

DO...try a fibre brow gel such as the newly launched must have tinted brow mascara from Lord & Berry. It is designed to hydrate, enhance and define your eyebrows whilst tinting. A great product for filling in brow gaps whilst still looking natural.

DON’T... go product-free. Whilst the natural look is fully promoted, a little bit of love and attention before leaving the house will go a long way when it comes to your brows. Even if it’s a quick 3 second sweep with the eyebrow brush.

DO...match your brow colour to your roots. This is the most effective colour matching system to achieve a natural look and framing of your face.

Eyebrow do's and dont's!

Eyebrow

DO...try a fibre brow gel such as the newly launched must have tinted brow mascara from Lord & Berry. It is designed to hydrate, enhance and define your eyebrows whilst tinting. A great product for filling in brow gaps whilst still looking natural.

DON’T... go product-free. Whilst the natural look is fully promoted, a little bit of love and attention before leaving the house will go a long way when it comes to your brows. Even if it’s a quick 3 second sweep with the eyebrow brush.

DO...match your brow colour to your roots. This is the most effective colour matching system to achieve a natural look and framing of your face.

5 Amazing Honeymoon Adventures

Gorillas

Idling away the day on a glorious white sand beach has its place in every honeymoon, but for days when a little adventure is on the cards, there is a new way of locating it. Envago, www.envagoapp.com the first marketplace for adventure travel where you can buy (and sell) adventures around the globe, has these 5 top adventures for honeymooners with a desire to see and experience the wonders of the natural world.

1. Cruising the Erg Chebbi Dunes in Morocco

5 Amazing Honeymoon Adventures

Gorillas

Idling away the day on a glorious white sand beach has its place in every honeymoon, but for days when a little adventure is on the cards, there is a new way of locating it. Envago, www.envagoapp.com the first marketplace for adventure travel where you can buy (and sell) adventures around the globe, has these 5 top adventures for honeymooners with a desire to see and experience the wonders of the natural world.

1. Cruising the Erg Chebbi Dunes in Morocco

5 Amazing Honeymoon Adventures

Gorillas

Idling away the day on a glorious white sand beach has its place in every honeymoon, but for days when a little adventure is on the cards, there is a new way of locating it. Envago, www.envagoapp.com the first marketplace for adventure travel where you can buy (and sell) adventures around the globe, has these 5 top adventures for honeymooners with a desire to see and experience the wonders of the natural world.

1. Cruising the Erg Chebbi Dunes in Morocco

Add a touch of glamour to your bridal style

Swarovski Diapason Leaf Medium Rhodium and Clear Crystal Earrings, and Necklace

Every bride should have the opportunity to wear beautiful jewellery on her big day and this stunning Swarovski set features the perfect necklace and earrings that will add a subtle sparkle to your look on your big day. Featuring stunning Swarovski crystals, this earring and necklace set is ideal for sprinkling a touch of glamour to your bridal style. Both pieces within the Swarovski Diapason Clear Crystal Necklace and Earring V are rhodium plated and feature clear sparkling crystals, ideal for any bride to be. 

Make yours a magical Moroccan marriage

Villa

An opulent resort set in 20 acres of palms, banana trees, roses, bougainvillea and bird-song, the Es Saadi Gardens & Resort is an oasis of Moroccan splendour in the heart of Marrakech’s Golden Triangle.  Couples looking for an exotic and truly magical spot in which to begin their lives together need look no further. Es Saadi’s striking setting looking out onto the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, near the bustling souks and Jemaa El Fnaa square, is the ideal location for a truly unique and glamourous destination wedding.

Make yours a magical Moroccan marriage

Villa

An opulent resort set in 20 acres of palms, banana trees, roses, bougainvillea and bird-song, the Es Saadi Gardens & Resort is an oasis of Moroccan splendour in the heart of Marrakech’s Golden Triangle.  Couples looking for an exotic and truly magical spot in which to begin their lives together need look no further. Es Saadi’s striking setting looking out onto the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, near the bustling souks and Jemaa El Fnaa square, is the ideal location for a truly unique and glamourous destination wedding.

Make yours a magical Moroccan marriage

Villa

An opulent resort set in 20 acres of palms, banana trees, roses, bougainvillea and bird-song, the Es Saadi Gardens & Resort is an oasis of Moroccan splendour in the heart of Marrakech’s Golden Triangle.  Couples looking for an exotic and truly magical spot in which to begin their lives together need look no further. Es Saadi’s striking setting looking out onto the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, near the bustling souks and Jemaa El Fnaa square, is the ideal location for a truly unique and glamourous destination wedding.

5 Tips on getting that wow factor confetti shot

Shrropshire Petals - dancing with confetti

The confetti shot is one of the most iconic photographs any couple will have taken on their wedding day, so give it that ‘wow’ factor by using natural petal confetti. 

Shropshire Petals share their top 5 tips on getting your magical confetti moment.

1. Your photographer will have taken lots of confetti shots in the past, ask to see examples of them to give you an idea of their style.  Most photographers will visit your wedding venue/ceremony location before the big day to ensure they will know the best spot to have your confetti moment, as well as taking into consideration where your venue allows confetti.  They will be able to discuss options with you according to lighting and the surroundings, which will all help when it comes to choosing your confetti colours.

New Domes Noruz Chania perfect for the stylish bride

Domes Noruz Resort

Opening for its first full season in March 2017, Domes Nourz Chania offers an unforgettable location for a sophisticated and stylish destination wedding. The new adults-only hotel in Crete is the ideal location to begin your lives together - offering endless sunny days and an incredibly chic and beautiful setting. 

Sister hotel to the legendary Domes of Elounda, the Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection is an 83 room and suites, beachfront boutique hotel.  Located in a romantic seaside setting, Domes Noruz, is a contemporary lifestyle resort that combines modern Greek design with a welcoming and buzzy atmosphere – the perfect setting in which to celebrate with loved ones.   

New Domes Noruz Chania perfect for the stylish bride

Domes Noruz Resort

Opening for its first full season in March 2017, Domes Nourz Chania offers an unforgettable location for a sophisticated and stylish destination wedding. The new adults-only hotel in Crete is the ideal location to begin your lives together - offering endless sunny days and an incredibly chic and beautiful setting. 

Sister hotel to the legendary Domes of Elounda, the Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection is an 83 room and suites, beachfront boutique hotel.  Located in a romantic seaside setting, Domes Noruz, is a contemporary lifestyle resort that combines modern Greek design with a welcoming and buzzy atmosphere – the perfect setting in which to celebrate with loved ones.   

New Domes Noruz Chania perfect for the stylish bride

Domes Noruz Resort

Opening for its first full season in March 2017, Domes Nourz Chania offers an unforgettable location for a sophisticated and stylish destination wedding. The new adults-only hotel in Crete is the ideal location to begin your lives together - offering endless sunny days and an incredibly chic and beautiful setting. 

Sister hotel to the legendary Domes of Elounda, the Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection is an 83 room and suites, beachfront boutique hotel.  Located in a romantic seaside setting, Domes Noruz, is a contemporary lifestyle resort that combines modern Greek design with a welcoming and buzzy atmosphere – the perfect setting in which to celebrate with loved ones.