A Bright Idea
From lights and lingerie to lanterns and lunges, Living North help make your big day extra special with these lovely touches
Getting into tip top bridal shape doesn't have to be boring, Northern Bootcamp, just a stone's throw away from the gorgeous Northumbrian coast, specialises in residential bootcamps. With a focus on delicious food, fun workouts and luxury accommodation, one of their four-day camps could make an enjoyable yet rewarding hen weekend. Northern Bootcamp, Bamburgh www.northernbootcamp.co.uk.
The Perfect Fit
Of all the days in your life you deserve to wear fancy lingerie, your wedding day is right at the top of the list. Treat yourself to a proper bra fitting at Sadie the Bra Lady before browsing their range of over 4,000 bras to find your perfect match. Sadie the Bra Lady, branches regionwide www.sadiethebralady.com
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Forget generic stationery from the high street – add a personal touch to your invites with some handcrafted options from The Little Love Card Company. They're designed and made to your requirements, which means you can continue your colour scheme and provide beautiful mementos even when you're dotting 'I's and crossing 't's. The Little Love Card Company, Seaham
Lights, Camera, Action
Commission a keepsake you'll treasure forever with a wedding day videography package. Long gone are the days of faded photographs in an old album; blu-ray DVDs from A&G can be tailored to your theme, backed with your favourite music and shot in an unobtrusive reportage style of filming and editing. A&G Productions, Stocksfield www.agweddingvideo.co.uk
Handle With Care
For a touch of traditional elegance, hire a set of English fine bone china from Felicia China – perfect for serving up after-dinner coffee with slices of delicious wedding cake. Felicia China, Alnwick
You Light Up My World
Declare your love with handmade statement lights for a show-stopping effect. Metal Letter Lights, £330 each Graham and Green www.grahamandgreen.co.uk
Pretty Little Lanterns
Dot gorgeous cream lanterns on tabletops, walkways or dangling from tree branches for a truly enchanting glow once the sun sets. Complete the chic French style with cream vintage pillar candelabras. Cinnamon Rose, Newcastle www.cinnamonrose.co.uk
Sweet Tooth
Macaroons make cute and colourful wedding favours sure to delight sugar-loving guests. For striking table decorations, fill mason jars with a variety of pastel-hued macaroons, such as raspberry, mint chocolate and lemon – though there's no guarantee guests with be able to resist temptation all night! Little Miss Party Cakes, Newcastle www.littlemisspartycakes.co.uk
