A Lavish Great Gatsby-Themed Wedding

This summer has seen Cheshire-based Make Events travel back to the 1920s to design and produce a Great Gatsby-themed wedding reception party at Mere Golf Resort and Spa for model Jade Elliott and Bolton Wanderers’ Footballer Matthew Mills.

 The couple, who married in the South of France in June, wanted to throw a spectacular Great Gatsby-themed party for their closest friends and family on their return. They approached Holly Moore, founder and director of Make Events, to hear her thoughts on how she could turn their dreams into reality in just a few weeks.

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Holly and her team took on the challenge and set about sourcing the perfect performers and props to create scenes from the famous F. Scott Fitzgerald classic.

 It was Jade’s dream to be greeted by a sea of the most beautiful flowers, replicating the scene when Daisy Buchanan arrives for her private meeting with Gatsby.  And this was made a reality by the Make Events team working with florists to create a stunning selection of huge flower displays in the reception of the James Braid suite at the Cheshire venue. 

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Make Events transformed the James Braid Suite itself into a 1920’s nightclub for the evening. Fascinated friends and family were welcomed by the sound of a four-piece jazz band and a selection of talented dancers who performed to a repertoire of 1920s hits.  The room was draped in black star cloth and dressed in black and gold leather sofas. Black sequined tables were positioned around the room for guests to kick back at and enjoy the evening’s non-stop entertainment.

 A range of fabulous entertainers performed throughout the night, including a fire artist, a Martini glass dancer and an impressive four-piece Charleston dance routine.

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Newly married Jade Mills said: “Holly and her team exceeded my expectations with their attention to detail. They created something straight out of the Great Gatsby for our wedding party. It felt like we were living part of a scene from the film. Our guests were blown away, and we loved every minute.”

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Jade wore a stunning, sophisticated dress with an elegant diamanté hairpin reminiscent of the Great Gatsby era. Her new husband Matthew looked very dapper, wearing a full black dinner suit. Guests joined in the 1920s theme with an array of vintage dresses and three-piece suits, accompanied by trilby hats and canes.

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Holly Moore, founder and director of Make Events, said: “This wedding was a dream to work on, we loved the theme, and we were so excited to design and source the perfect props to ensure it met the couple’s wishes. We succeeded in creating a party that reflected their love of the classic film and wowed their guests. Who needs Robert Redford or Leonardo Dicaprio?”

Who was Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a novel by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1925. The Great Gatsby is the title character of the novel, Jay Gatsby, who is a wealthy and mysterious man living in West Egg on Long Island during the 1920s.

The novel is set during the height of the Jazz Age, a time of prosperity and excess in America. Gatsby is known for his extravagant parties and pursuit of the beautiful and wealthy Daisy Buchanan. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man who becomes involved in Gatsby’s world and witnesses the unfolding tragic events.

The character of Jay Gatsby is complex, and his true identity and background are a mystery for much of the novel. He is depicted as an ambitious and romantic man, driven to win back his lost love and reclaim his past. The Great Gatsby is considered a classic of American literature and is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century.

 Mere Golf Resort and Spa

Mere Golf Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel and spa in Knutsford, Cheshire, northwest of England. The resort is on 150 acres of parkland, including an 18-hole championship golf course designed by former Ryder Cup player and captain Colin Montgomerie.

The hotel offers a range of luxurious rooms and suites, all elegantly furnished and equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. The Mere Golf Resort and Spa spa is a tranquil oasis where guests can relax and rejuvenate with various treatments, including massages, facials, and body scrubs.

In addition to the golf course and spa, the resort offers a range of other facilities and activities, including tennis courts, a fitness centre, and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel also features several restaurants and bars, including The Club Lounge, The James Braid Bar, and the Browns Restaurant, which serves modern British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients.

The Mere Golf Resort and Spa is famous for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions. The resort has several event spaces, including a ballroom that can accommodate up to 550 guests and smaller meeting rooms and conference suites.

Overall, Mere Golf Resort and Spa is a luxurious retreat where guests can escape from everyday life’s stresses and enjoy world-class facilities and services.