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Originally established in 2015 as Pheasant Catering, Holland Hospitality is relaunching the brand, bringing fresh opportunities and innovative catering solutions to East Anglia. “At Holland Hospitality, we believe that every event deserves exceptional food and service,” says the team. “Driven by a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to outstanding service, we have built a reputation for creating memorable moments. Our journey began with a vision to elevate event catering, and we’ve since expanded our offerings to include a diverse range of services, from weddings and corporate events to private dining and bar hire.

“What sets us apart is our commitment to exceptional, personal service. Our experienced team ensures that every detail is managed seamlessly, allowing you to enjoy your event without worry. From our catering event manager overseeing the day to our skilled chefs and attentive waiting team, we are here to bring your vision to life. Additionally, our wedding coordinator service ensures your special day is executed flawlessly.

“At Holland Hospitality, we prioritise quality, creativity and personalisation. We source fresh, local ingredients and focus on innovative dishes that reflect seasonal flavours and your preferences. Our friendly staff are trained to provide exceptional service, making sure your event runs smoothly from start to finish.

“As we embark on this new journey as Holland Hospitality, we look forward to connecting with venues and clients who share our passion for outstanding hospitality. We invite you to join us in creating unforgettable moments filled with great food, laughter and joy.”

Head over to our Catering feature in the current issue to meet more local caterers. Download your free copy at www.youreastanglian.wedding/free-download

Stephanie Cawley from Stephanie Aexandra Bridal tells us what hair and make-up looks will be popular for weddings in 2025.

"For 2025 weddings, we will see brides favouring glowing, healthy skin with soft sculpting that enhances their natural features without looking overly contoured. Brows have taken on many forms over the last few years, but in 2025 brides will continue to choose full, groomed brows with a more natural shape.

"Blush is definitely back; applying it to the high points of the cheeks and sweeping toward the temples adds a romantic, soft-focus effect, perfect for creating a flushed bridal glow.

"Eyes are the focal point, but for 2025, we will see much softer shades like taupe and bronze as well as cooler tones. Brides will gravitate towards a diffused, smokey eye look that really celebrates ‘less is more’.

"While neutral tones remain popular for lips, we will see deeper shades like mauves, rosewoods and soft berries, enhancing the classic bridal look without overshadowing the make-up.

"Hair trends are leaning towards elegant up-dos, loose waves and textured half-up styles, often accented with delicate accessories. Sleek, low ponytails can also be seen in Vogue, providing a chic yet understated option for a fashion-forward bride."

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Cally and Paul met at work where Paul was working as a chef and Cally as a civilian contractor. “We worked together then parted ways as friends as we both moved away,” says Paul. “We were both from the Bury St Edmunds area and seven years later we contacted each other online and reconnected.”

Paul popped the question in 2023 while the couple were travelling from Central Canada to East Coast Vancouver. “We spent nights in different campsites along the way, visiting lakes, waterfalls and all the scenic views,” shares the groom. “For our last night, we decided to go back to Banff, which we fell in love with on our second night there. We set up a camera at the campsite overlooking the mountains and waved goodbye to Canada. We took a few pictures together from the tripod, and I told Cally I needed to change the angle on the camera, but I changed the setting to video and then ran back and got down on one knee and proposed on video in front of our favourite mountains. She had no idea!”

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Fall in love with this dramatic styled shoot organised by photographer Veira Studios at their studio.

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Emma and Bradley met each other online. “We had a short first date due to being interrupted by a pub quiz,” says Emma. “I was attracted to Bradley because of his kind nature and good looks.”

Bradley proposed in Portugal on Emma’s birthday. “It was a complete surprise,” shares the bride. “In fact, I had no idea and he kept insisting that we went for a walk along the beach after dinner, but at this point it was really dark, so I questioned it. He ended up proposing back at the hotel and I was in complete shock, but it was perfect.”

“Swynford Manor was very different from what we had been looking at; we had explored rustic and converted barns, but they just weren’t ticking all the boxes,” explains Emma. “We walked into Swynford Manor and just fell in love with it. The fact that it had bedrooms on-site meant that we could extend the festivities and have loved ones stay and share breakfast with us the next day.”

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Nogard Creations, a flower preservation company in Cambridgeshire, has started framing flowers as well as providing resin flower preservation. Run by a husband-and-wife-run team, they work together to design and create your precious keepsakes. The duo uses quality materials and will provide transparent progress updates, convenient flower drop-offs, insured postage and custom pieces.

Exclusively for Your East Anglian Wedding readers, Nogard Creations is offering our readers 10 per cent off any flower preservation when you use the code ‘NEARLYWED10’. This discount can be used to book your date and the code will be honoured when the rest of the balance is due later on in the preservation process.

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Louise and Naomi met on a dating app in late 2021. “We were both attracted to each other’s love of family, travel and food,” says Louise. “I proposed to Naomi on her 30th birthday at Drusillas Park Zoo during a penguin encounter. Naomi has an extreme love for penguins and this had been on her bucket list for many years. I had been working secretly with zoo keepers to arrange the surprise proposal during the encounter. I had rolled a secret note in an egg, which Naomi had to search the penguin beach to find. When she found it, it read, ‘roses are red, violets are blue; turn around; I have something to ask you’, and I was behind her on one knee.”

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Kate Fletcher from Flashkate Bridal Make Up worked with a team of local suppliers to create this spring-inspired styled shoot. The Red House is a new wedding venue, so the team wanted to showcase the property’s gorgeous location and abundant photograph opportunities.

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VIMA Photography is a two-photographer team made up of Emily and Gemma. “Fuelled by iced coffee, van adventures and wild swimming, we adore photographing unique weddings,” shares Emily and Gemma. “Our mantra is the more colour, maximalist décor, boho vibes, festival feels and quirky couples, the better! We are both energetic characters and use maximum enthusiasm to capture the people, the details and the magic of your day with zero awkwardness. From getting ready to your first dance, we can be with you for all of the day or just a part of it. Our photography is rooted in colour, joy and creativity. Both based in Suffolk, we can usually be found in the abundance of stunning wedding venues the county has to offer as well as the rest of the UK and beyond. We are passionate about inclusivity and all LGBTQ+ couples, religious backgrounds and levels of ability will be given the full VIMA experience.”

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Molly and Chris met when they were both working at a racecourse. “We had a team-building day, at which point we had never met and were partnered against each other,” says Molly. “Sparks soon started flying, and we found out we are very competitive! A few months after dating, we travelled to New Zealand and Hong Kong in a van with a tent on top of it. Chris soon learnt my love of planning everything and I discovered Chris’ love of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine! Everyone thought it was going to be a disaster trip, but it was the start of our amazing adventure in life together and we can’t wait to take our two boys back.”

Chris proposed in Saint Lucia while the couple were on a family holiday. “It was a complete surprise and totally magical,” shares the bride. “We drove around the island looking for waterfalls, and by the third attempt, with Chris becoming more agitated, we decided to settle for a beautiful beach, where he went down on one knee and asked me to marry him. What is so special is that he designed the ring with my uncle, who is a jeweller in Hatton Garden, London. He asked my mum for permission the night before, as she wouldn’t be able to keep a secret!”

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