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61 Durham Wedding Showcase – January 11th, 2026 | Wedding Fayre for 2026 & 2027 Brides to be.
It won’t be long until your Christmas lunch is a tinselly memory and the New Year launches your wedding planning into full-power mode.
So, to help you kick-start your dream wedding journey, why not join us at 61 Durham for our Wedding Showcase on Sunday, January 11th, 2026?
We’re excited to present this event in partnership with Kiss the Bride and Tees Valley Weddings—bringing together some of the best wedding suppliers in the North East to inspire your perfect day.

Paula Pace
3 days ago2 min read


Wedding Venues I Love: Stunning North East Locations for Flawless Bridal Makeup
Choosing the right wedding venue is one of the most exciting parts of planning your big day. From historic castles to elegant modern halls, the North East is filled with breathtaking locations. But no matter how stunning the venue, your bridal look matters just as much — and nothing beats flawless bridal makeup that lasts all day and photographs beautifully.

Paula Pace
Oct 255 min read


Whitworth Hall Wedding Makeup Artist | Nicola & John’s County Durham Wedding
Nicola had booked me as her wedding makeup artist because she’s a big fan of airbrush makeup, which she’d had done years ago as a bridesmaid. She searched online for airbrush bridal makeup, and I happened to pop up!

Paula Pace
Oct 127 min read


Why More Couples Are Choosing Celebrants Over Registrars - And Loving It. The wedding ceremony secret that’s transforming how couples say “I do.
If you're asking questions such as “Can a celebrant legally marry us?” or “Is a celebrant ceremony cheaper than a registrar? Or looking for Wedding Ceremony alternatives - Then head to Paul's Blog post below for the low down.

Paula Pace
Sep 281 min read


Confessions of a Wedding Celebrant: The 5 Funniest Things I’ve Seen at a Wedding - Funniest Wedding Celebrant Moments
Let me take you behind the scenes with some cheeky confessions from the world of weddings.
And don’t worry - names have been changed to protect the gloriously guilty!

Paula Pace
May 234 min read


A Dream Wedding at Ramside Hall’s Dove Treehouse: A Beautiful Durham Wedding Venue
Looking for the ultimate wedding venue? Discover why The Dove Treehouse at Ramside is the North East's hidden gem.

Paula Pace
Apr 126 min read


Wedding Hair & Makeup at 61 Durham | North East Styled Wedding Shoot
Attention North East Brides-to-Be! I'm delighted to bring you some fresh 61 Durham Bridal Glamour inspiration in this Styled Shoot

Paula Pace
Mar 218 min read


Dream Wedding Inspiration: A Stunning Collaborative Styled Shoot at The Manor House in West Auckland with Tees Valley Weddings Best Suppliers. Dream Wedding Inspiration The Manor House Hotel
I happened to be asked by Tees Wedding Photographers to be the Wedding Makeup Artist for one of their collaborative shoots at the newly re

Paula Pace
Mar 88 min read


Wedding Day Tips - The Power of Delegation: Bridesmaid duties on Your Wedding Day
So, soon to be Bride, a big Wedding Day tips is to consider a bit of forward planning by delegating some of the responsibilities to your

Paula Pace
Feb 75 min read


Brides to Be - Wedding Planning: Your guide to Creating Your Dream Wedding. #12 Useful Planning Tips
So now you're officially a Bride-to-Be, it's time to dive into the exciting world of wedding planning.

Paula Pace
May 13, 20244 min read


My 2019 round up...2019 - My Year in focus
2019 - was a busy but brilliant year - the year BC - Before Covid

Paula Pace
Dec 18, 20198 min read


Four-Legged Friends: Dogs at Weddings, A Special Treat!
Please can I be a bridesmaid? You know you're in for a treat when you find out that the bride's four legged furry babies are stealing...

Paula Pace
Jul 7, 20192 min read


The misuse of Filtering Photographs and skin retouching Apps
In this blog, I focus on the effect of filtering photographs and skin retouching apps have had on my experiences as a Wedding and Prom...

Paula Pace
Jul 6, 20192 min read


Sometimes it's the little things... Special Wedding Stories
Post written by Michelle Robinson - Content Creator. Story Teller. Copy writer Michelle Robinson (@michelle_robinson_writer) • Instagram...

Paula Pace
Aug 11, 20162 min read
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