Glamorous Alderley Edge restaurant Parea was the venue for the launch of a blossoming new business, Sweet Flower.

Noreen Iqbal was joined by footballers’ wives Leanne Brown and Parea’s Chantelle Heskey as well as the local movers and shakers for the special opening of her new floral business.

Of course, there had to be champagne and cocktails - this is after all, Alderley Edge - to accompany an array of delicious canapés which included sushi and other Parea menu favourites.

Sweet Flower offers luxury flowers that can last for up to a year, delicately handcrafted using preserved fresh roses.

Said Noreen:‘The guests absolutely loved them and were saying what fabulous presents they would make for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.’