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Venue Spotlight - Weddings at Blackton Grange Estate: The Perfect DIY Wedding Venue
A true DIY wedding venue which still delivers so much in their packages, I'm thrilled to introduce you to one of the North East's newest,...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Jun 1, 20243 min read


Supplier Spotlight: Mick Merriott Photography
'Candid, creative Wedding Photography for couples who want natural, relaxed, storytelling photos. Based in Teesside, covering the North...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
May 25, 20242 min read


Wedding Day Survival Guide: Tips for Managing Stress and Staying Present
Working in weddings I often get asked what it's like working with my couples and how many 'Bridezillas' have I encountered. Honestly,...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
May 18, 20244 min read


Practical Tips for Setting Up and Arranging Your Wedding Decor on the Big Day
Are you one of those crafty, do it yourself kind of couples? When it comes to your wedding these character traits often spill into the...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
May 11, 20244 min read


Transforming Your Venue: The Complete Wedding Decor Package
Feeling Overwhelmed by Wedding Decor Choices? Let me take you by the hand, help you take a deep breath, and reassure you that your day...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
May 4, 20242 min read


Supplier Spotlight: The Magic of Live Piano Music from Jane Gray Wedding Pianist
If you're currently planning your big day and you're thinking of ways to make it personal, uplifting, and unforgettable, not just for...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Apr 27, 20242 min read


Brewery Bliss: A Newcastle Wedding at Wylam Brewery
As a wedding supplier specialising in crafting unique, one of a kind weddings, Wylam Brewery in Newcastle is just a dream wedding venue...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Apr 20, 20241 min read


Foliage-inspired Wedding Invitations and Stationery
Foliage-Inspired Wedding Invitations and Stationery Wedding planning can be a long long list of jobs to tick off, some essential, other's...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Moonstruck Matrimony: Ideas from The Parlour at Blagdon for a Celestial Wedding Celebration
'To The Moon & Back' is such a gloriously romantic statement, I just had to have it on a neon sign and it was the very first neon sign I...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Mar 30, 20241 min read


An Autumn Wedding: Pumpkins & Love at The Parlour at Blagdon
What better way to celebrate the magic of autumn than with a wedding that embraces the season's charm? Recently, I had the pleasure of...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Mar 16, 20242 min read


Top 3 Essential Wedding Decor Items
I can help you dress every corner of your venue if you wish, but if the budget or vibe just doesn't warrant that, then there are still 3...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Mar 9, 20243 min read


Celebrate in Style: DIY Fun or Pro Perks for Your Wedding Decor?
The age-old question: Should you DIY your wedding decor or let the pros handle it? It's like choosing between crafting your own fairy...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Mar 2, 20242 min read


Kind Choices, Beautiful Weddings: Ethical Wedding Decor for Conscious Couples - Feather Edition
With boho being a strong theme in the majority of the weddings I work on, over the years I've seen the odd feather feature in people's...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Feb 24, 20244 min read


Heritage and Romance: Top Historic Castle Wedding Venues in the North East
Dreaming of a wedding with a bit of grandeur and opulence? Or maybe a modern venue just isn't want you've envisioned for your day. In...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Feb 17, 20243 min read


Happily Ever After - A Fairytale Wedding at Lumley Castle
If you've grown up dreaming of a fairytale wedding then is there really any venue better suited than Lumley Castle?! Danni & Mark...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Feb 10, 20242 min read


Symbolic Greens: The Meanings Behind Different Foliage Choices
The Meanings Behind Different Foliage Choices Your wedding day is a complex blend of emotions, love, and promises for the future. Every detail, from the dress to the decor, plays a significant role in conveying a couple's unique journey. When it comes to wedding foliage, the choices you make extend beyond mere aesthetics. Whether you choose one of my statement artificial pieces, or a bouquet filled with foliage, each leaf, branch, and sprig holds symbolic meaning, allowing co

Wild Fern Weddings
Feb 3, 20244 min read


Romantic Hideaway: The Hiddle Hut—Your Perfect Elopement Escape
Have you always dreamed of a big wedding? No? Perfect! Intimate weddings have been on the increase since Covid as a shift in mindset has...

Feather and Fern Event Hire
Jan 27, 20242 min read


A Guide to Creating an Intimate Garden Wedding Ceremony
In a world that often races at a hectic pace, many couples are choosing to exchange vows in the peaceful embrace of nature, surrounded by the simplicity and intimacy that a garden setting provides. Hosting a garden wedding ceremony offers a unique opportunity to create a personal and close-knit celebration. Here are some practical tips to help you turn your garden wedding into a cherished and intimate affair. Choose the Perfect Garden Venue: Selecting the right garden venue s

Wild Fern Weddings
Jan 20, 20244 min read


The Benefits of Intimate Weddings: Quality Over Quantity
Across the UK, couples are quietly reshaping what a wedding looks like. In the years following the pandemic, there’s been a noticeable shift away from obligation and expectation, and towards intention. More couples are choosing intimate weddings that prioritise meaning over numbers, atmosphere over spectacle, and connection over convention. And here in the North East, where we’re surrounded by wild landscapes, historic venues and beautifully characterful spaces, smaller weddi

Wild Fern Weddings
Jan 13, 20244 min read


Wild Fern Weddings – The Green Foliage Wedding Decor Business
I wish the title of this blog was in relation to me treating myself to an electric van but sadly that goal is in my 10 year business plan! Branding is such a key part of any business and I feel like in the past 4 years I’ve been slowly finding my business mojo, finding what it is that really makes me excited about wedding décor and also what I know I can offer really well. Along the way I started to notice I was unintentionally adding foliage to all of my décor as I love the

Wild Fern Weddings
Jan 6, 20244 min read
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