The service is designed specifically for couples planning their civil partnership or special event. Pink Creations is a company built on a strong ethos connecting the region’s finest gay and gay friendly industry professionals to our clients, ensuring their special day is exciting, unique and the way each couple wants it to be.

Pink Creations creator, Donna Redfearn, who is also the owner of the hugely successful North East Wedding Planners company, said: “We know where to go, who to contact and how to negotiate, saving each client on average 10-25% off their original budget.

“Pink Creations brings to you a specialist team who know the difference regarding wording and traditions for a gay wedding, advice on bespoke stationery, edgy photography and funky themes,” she said.

“We will take care of all the business transactions, administration, venue searches and sourcing the suppliers, leaving our clients to enjoy the menu sampling and wine tasting.”

To celebrate its official launch later this year, Pink Creations is offering a unique opportunity to a very special couple to win the professional planning and co-ordination of their civil partnership, totally free of charge.

The winning couple will receive Pink Creations professional full wedding and co-ordination service, exclusive discounts from the regions suppliers and the opportunity to save ££££ off their civil partnership budget. Make your money go further and enter this totally unique competition. Contact the team on 07583253272 or mail@pinkcreations.co.uk

Terms and Conditions apply.

Set at the magnificent Seaham Hall, Tanya and Steven created a day to remember with classic red, white and black colouring and elegant details.

We love the bride’s fashion forward Ian Stuart dress and headpiece, Gina shoes and the rich red of her rose bouquet from Claire de Lune in Chester Le Street.

The men were dressed in hired suits from Slaters in Newcastle and the maids wore super stylish dresses from Karen Millen.

“We wanted to have little touches that represented our backgrounds, so the men wore smart black kilts and, as I’m half Indian, we served Indian sweets after desert”

At the reception guests were treated to Jo Malone favours and partied Vegas-style with a casino table for entertainment.
The fabulous black and white cake was created by Celebration Cakes and fitted perfectly with the day’s theme.

“We had a simply amazing day…with memories to treasure forever”

The photography is by 2Tone Creative Photography

We’ve selected these breezy styles from the 2010 collection, perfect for a summer or destination wedding.

You can buy Mon Cheri dresses from Just Perfect in Durham, Exclusively Yours in Wingate, House of Bella’s in Newcastle and The Bridal Gallery, Cramlington.

For more designs visit www.mon-cheri.co.uk

A wide range of delicious individual chocolates are available for brides to taste and can be wrapped in an array of wow-factor packaging.

For more information visit www.savarins.co.uk

You can buy Savarin’s artisan chocolates from Stewart & Co in Jesmond.

7^th August 2010
Caledonian Hotel
Jesmond
0191 2817887

15^th August 2010
Marriott Hotel
Metro Centre, Gateshead
07800 547 853 / 07900 064 474

22^nd August 2010
Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport
Ponteland, Woolsington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 8DJ
Paul or Sue Tel. 0191 4777441

5^th September 2010
The Assembly Rooms (Newcastle) Ltd
Fenkle Street. Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 5XU
Jane Gray Sales & Wedding Co-ordinator 0191 232 8695

5^th September 2010
Sunderland Marriott
Seaburn
12-3pm
Elaine on 0191 4548984

5^th September 2010
Elite Wedding Open Evening- Woodhill Hall
Otterburn
Contact: Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design 07717 220 556

11^th September 2010
Gibside Chapel Open Day
Rowlands Gill
12-4pm
07882 696551

12^th September 2010
Hardwick Hall Hotel
Wedding Exhibition
01740 620 253

12^th September 2010
The Biscuit Factory
Stoddard Street, Newcastle
Lena Leal 07800 547 853

12^th September
Jesmond Dene House
Jesmond
12-4pm
0191 212 3000

15^th September 2010
Elite Wedding Open Evening
Woodhill Hall, Otterburn, Northumberland
6pm-9pm
Dawn Marie Elite Wedding on 07717 220556

18^th September 2010
The UK Wedding Shows – Harrogate International Centre
King’s Road, Harrogate
Ticket hotline – 01704 882050

19^th September 2010
The UK Wedding Shows – Harrogate International Centre
King’s Road, Harrogate HG1 5LA
Ticket hotline – 01704 882050

19^th September 2010
Swallow Hotel, Durham
1-4pm
Lena on 07800 547 853

25^th & 26^th September 2010
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland
10-4pm
01668 214515

26^th September 2010
The Radisson Blu Elite Wedding Fair
Durham
07717 220 556

26^th September 2010
Marriott Hotel Royal County
Old Elvet, Durham City, DH1 3JN
0191 386 6821

26^th September 2010
George Washington Golf & Country Club
Stone Cellar Road, High Usworth, Washington NE37 1PH
Emma 0191 402 9988
conference@georgewashington.co.uk

26^th September 2010
Hedworth Hall, South Shields
2pm – 6pm
Elaine on 0191 4548984

26^th September 2010
Seaham Hall, Sunderland
11-4pm
0191 516 1400

26^th September
Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham
12-4pm
0191 386 5282

1^st – 3^rd October 2010
The National Wedding Show
Earls Court, London
www.nationaweddingshow.co.uk

2^nd October 2010
The UK Wedding Show Newcastle
Newcastle Racecourse
Booking Hotline 01704 517 970

3^rd October 2010
Best Western Whitworth Hall
Spennymoor DL16 7QX
Sarah Toner 01388 811772

3^rd October 2010
The UK Wedding Show Newcastle
Newcastle Racecourse
Booking Hotline 01704 517 970

3^rd October 2010
Gisborough Hall, Guisborough
12pm–4pm
0844 879 9149

8^th – 10^th October 2010
The Designer Wedding Show
Battersea Park, London
0871 2305579

8^th – 10^th October 2010
The National Wedding Show
NEC Birmingham
www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk

10^th October 2010
The Beamish Park Hotel
Beamish Burn Road, Marley Hill, Newcastle Upon Tyne. NE16 5EG
Wenche or Jessica 01207 230666
reception@beamish-park-hotel.co.uk

10^th October 2010
The North East Autumn Spectacular Bridal Show
Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 2BN
Lorette Rubin 07939 041 314
lrsevents@hotmail.co.uk

10^th October 2010
The Royal Station Hotel
Newcastle
Lena Leal 07800 547 853

17^th October 2010
Elite Wedding Show – This is The Big One! – The Sage Gateshead
Gateshead Quays
Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design 07717 220 556

17^th October 2010
Lumley Castle Wedding Exhibition
Chester Le Street
Pamela Gustard Senior Wedding Co-ordinator – 01913895855

17^th October 2010
Autumn Wedding Fayre & Catwalk Show
Middlesbrough Town Hall
12pm-4pm
Diamond Events on 07949 532172
info@diamondeventsuk.com

24^th October 2010
Beamish Hall
Beamish Co. Durham
Rosie 01207 233733

24^th October 2010
Elite Wedding Event – The White Swan
Alnwick
Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design 07717 220 556

24^th October 2010
Newcastle Marriott Gosforth Park
High Gosforth Park Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3GN
Jane Wainwright 0191 2361677

24^th October 2010
Quality Hotel
Witney Way Boldon NE35 9PE
Julie Duncan 0191 5191999

24^th October 2010
The Great North Wedding Show
The Hilton, Gateshead
12-4pm
www.greatnorthweddingshow.com

31^st October 2010
Romanby Golf & Country Club
Yafforth Road Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 0PE
Richard Boucher 01609 778855

31^st October 2010
The Teesside Bridal Show
MTLC Conference Centre, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 8PE
Lorette Rubin 07939 041 314
lrsevents@hotmail.co.uk

31^st October
Wynyard Hall, Tees Valley
01740 665405

7^th November 2010
Bridal Gathering AW2010
Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton Le Spring
11-4 pm
0191 5103172
www.bridalgathering.com

7^th November 2010
Elite Wedding Fair – Horton Grange Country House Hotel
Ponteland
Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design 07717 220 556

7^th November 2010
Judges Hotel
Kirklevington Hall Yarm
Linda Burgess 01642 789000

14^th November 2010
Tavistock in Grangetown, Sunderland
(Formerly The Alexandra)
12pm-4pm
Diamond Events on 07949 532172
info@diamondeventsuk.com

21^st November 2010
Elite Wedding Open Day – Close House Hotel
Heddon-on-the-Wall
Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design 07717 220 556

21^st November 2010
Langley Castle, Hexham
11-4pm
01434 688 888

28^th November 2010
Best Western Grand Hotel, Hartlepool
12pm-4pm
Diamond Events on 07949 532172
info@diamondeventsuk.com

15^th January 2011
Elite Wedding Open Day – Horton Grange Country House Hotel
Ponteland
Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design 07717 220 556

16^th January 2011
Crathorne Hall Wedding Fayre
12 – 4pm.
FREE Admission.
07949 532172 or email diamondevents@ymail.com

23^rd January 2011
The Marriott Hotel
Metro Centre Gateshead
Lena Leal 07800 547 853

29^th January 2011
The UK Wedding Shows – NEWCASTLE Metro Radio Arena
NEWCASTLE Metro Radio Arena
01704 517 970

30^th January 2011
The UK Wedding Shows – NEWCASTLE Metro Radio Arena
NEWCASTLE Metro Radio Arena
Contact: 01704 517 970

20^th February 2011
The Great North Wedding Show
The Hilton, Gateshead
12-4pm
www.greatnorthweddingshow.com

17^th April 2011
Spring Wedding Fayre & Catwalk Show
Middlesbrough Town Hall
12pm-4pm
Contact: Diamond Events on 07949 532172
info@diamondeventsuk.com