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Brides re-living their wedding day helped The Belfry raise more than £2,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Partygoers entered into the spirit of The Moth Ball by stepping back into their outfits worn as brides, bridesmaids, mothers-of-the-bride, mothers-of-the-groom and wedding guests.
Gowns of all eras were dusted off for the ladies-only night which was held as the resort in Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, celebrates its own golden wedding anniversary with it being 50 years since its first wedding reception.
The money was raised from tickets, raffle and auction of items which included The Belfry’s executive head chef Patrick Harness cooking a Sunday lunch for four at home and pastry chef Dean Cole giving a chocolate masterclass for two.
Harriet Crowe, from The Belfry’s special events team, said: “The Moth Ball was such a fantastic success that we’ve already decided to hold it again next year.
“We’re delighted to be able to hand over a cheque for £2,572 from the event to Macmillan Cancer Support and would like to thank everyone who supported it.”
It brings the total raised by The Belfry for Macmillan Cancer Support from two events in October to nearly £4,000.
A night at the resort’s Bel Air nightclub to coincide with LiveStrong Day, organised by resident DJ and cancer survivor Mark Porter, raised £1,392.
The money from both will provide grants to help cancer sufferers struggling to keep warm to pay their increased heating costs, as part of the charity’s Freeze Out Fuel Poverty campaign.
Cat Yates, fundraising manager for Birmingham South and Solihull for Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “Our sincere thanks go to The Belfry and DJ Mark Porter for the fantastic fundraising they have done in recent months.
“They have raised a phenomenal amount at the two events which will make such a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.
“We are looking forward to working with The Belfry in the coming months to raise even more money and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support.”
IMAGE: Harriet Crowe, from The Belfry’s special events team, handing over the cheque from The Moth Ball to, left to right, Cat Yates, fundraising manager for Birmingham South and Solihull, and Nicola Skipwith, area fundraising manager for Birmingham and Black Country