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The region's incredible wedding suppliers have very kindly sent us their warmest wishes for Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding's 100th issue celebration.

“Congrats on the 100th issue - yay you guys!” – Cathy Keen, www.14andsixpence.co.uk

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The region’s incredible wedding suppliers have very kindly sent us their warmest wishes for Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding’s 100th issue celebration.

“Happy 100th edition from everyone at Somerset Registration Service. We're so lucky to have people shouting about the wedding scene in our patch, and offering inspiration and advice to the 3,000 couples who wed with us each year. There are so many great venues and suppliers that we see week on week, and they deserve to have a spotlight shone on them. Here's to the next 100 issues and even more amazing Somerset weddings.” – Amber Packer-Hughes, www.somersetweddingservice.org.uk

Don't miss our 100th anniversary celebratory issue, free to download SOON at www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download

Chloe and Matt met at a mutual friend's birthday party when they were 18. There was an initial attraction but they didn't exchange numbers until the following year after bumping into each other again at a club in Bristol. After some texting back and forth they went on their first date and the rest is history. Matt popped the question in the couple's favourite restaurant on Chloe's 26th birthday, much to her surprise. “It was such a wonderful experience and one I'll never forget,” she says. Matt was so nervous leading up to his proposal that Chloe thought he was coming down with a cold! He'd taken her younger sister to help him pick out a ring a few weeks before, and she knew exactly the type of ring Chloe would like ensuring he chose the perfect fit. Chloe who'd worked in the centre of Bath would pass Tracy Park every day and always said to herself: “One day I'll get married there.” So, when Matt asked the all-important question, she wasted no time in checking out the website and brochure, immediately booking an appointment to visit. “We met the fabulous Michaela who gave us the most magical tour of the grounds, ceremony room and onsite accommodation,” says Chloe. “We were completely blown away and my mum helped us pick our wedding date.” That date was 30th August, 2023.

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Rosie and Jordi met through mutual friends at Glastonbury Festival back in 2013, and their wedding day took place 10 years later to the day, which couldn't have been more poignant for them. During a tense time for the country, in December 2021, while we were in lockdown but permitted a day to mix with one other household, Jordi proposed in front of Rosie's family at her home. “Safe to say, everyone needed a reason to celebrate at that time and we definitely did that,” Rosie says. Once it was safe to get out and visit venues, the couple checked out a few and although they liked them, none had the charm or convenience of Haselbury Mill for them. “We have a rather large group of family and friends, so the fact we could accommodate everyone on the grounds for the day and night was great,” Rosie explains. “We went along a couple more times before booking to try out the food and drinks, get to know the staff and get a feel for what the day was likely to bring, which definitely made our minds up for us. The food was incredible and the staff were very accommodating.” 

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Nicola and Andrew originally met in college, but went their separate ways after graduation. The two became friends again in 2001 and by 2012 their relationship had blossomed into something much more. Andrew popped the question at the couple's home over a Bonfire Night weekend. Having tried on numerous occasions to find the right time on 5th November, it eventually happened after cooking dinner for the two of them on the 6th! Nicola and Andrew were drawn to Clevedon Hall by the offer of exclusive use of the Orangery, not to mention everything else about this stunning venue. “We also wanted a location with accommodation for ourselves and our guests allowing us to have a weekend celebration rather than just one day,” the bride explains. So, that decided, they secured their date: 7th October, 2023.
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WATERSIDE COUNTRY BARN
01823 461 817 | www.watersidecountrybarn.com

A hidden gem surrounded by fields with panoramic views of the stunning countryside, this is a charming and romantic barn venue. The grounds feature on-site glamping accommodation across four units sleeping up to 10, each with its own firepit. The site itself is surrounded by the River Tone, with a beautiful lake at its heart and abundant wildlife. The setting offers a gorgeous backdrop for those all-important photos and there's even a row boat, giant tree swing and old red tractor for some fun shots.

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THE MILL AT RODE
01373 673 112 | www.themillatrode.com

Steeped in history and nestled in the heart of the countryside, The Mill at Rode is a characterful destination that's undergone a remarkable transformation. Once a bustling cloth mill, it's now a charming country eating house and bar. But this is not just a place for dining and drink! It's a location that's been repurposed to serve a multitude of functions with its wonderful events space and outdoor riverside terrace. 
The venue also offers a menu tasting with its gold package, and engraved padlock for the Love Bridge, plus a bottle of prosecco on your first anniversary.

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Megan Lily Floral Design has recently introduced its new Cherry Picked Wedding Flower Service. Perfect for small and intimate nuptials, the service involves a collection of ready-designed wedding flowers available to collect from the workshop in Felton. So, if you know you won't need a full wedding flower package but you still want exceptional quality, this is ideal. The collections, although ready-designed, still feel personal and are available to order online as a simple, cost effective way to organise your florals. With a minimum spend of £350, there are two beautiful colour palettes to choose from. Megan will select the best quality seasonal blooms for your big day and put them together in her soft and delicate signature style. The new brochure containing everything you need to know about the new Cherry Picked Service is available to download at www.meganlilyfloraldesign.co.uk
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If you want your wedding to be truly unique, we have some great news for you! Somerset Registration Service is introducing a new range of ceremony enhancements to allow you to personalise your day. As well as your choice of readings, music and personal vows, from April you'll be able to add a special unity element to your ceremony. The options on offer are a sand-blending ritual, romantic hand-joining vows, a fun knot-tying ceremony or you can create a meaningful memory box with letters to open on a future anniversary. The Registration Service has been working hard to create exciting new scripts after looking at hundreds of responses to their 2022 ceremony survey. You said you wanted more fun, more personalisation, more ways to make it really unique, and they've come up with the goods!
Check out the new ceremony packages, available at Somerset and North Somerset venues, at www.somersetweddingservice.org.uk
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Bags of ideas for your local, hen, stag or sten do whatever your vibe! We've all been on hen and stag dos where only half the group know each other and if you're not part of that half, it can become an awkward social situation. Not so, if your best guys and gals are able to engage in a hands-on activity such as cooking, while enjoying a few drinks. Any tension melts away and by the time you start eating, the noise and laughter will be cacophonous!
Cooking It is based just a five-minute drive from the centre of Bristol on Chandos Road (often known as Foodie Street) with plenty of parking around the kitchen. It's also mere minutes walk from Whiteladies Road and Gloucester Road where you can carry on the party afterwards. You're welcome to bring your own drinks as a prelude to your cookery session where, with a glass of wine in hand, you'll work through a menu designed to embrace any dietary requirements. With music in the background and under the guidance of the chef, you prepare the whole dish, dishes, feast or afternoon tea. An atmosphere of relaxed laughter and fun is assured. A variety of cook-off activities with varying prices, times and challenges are available, and most group sizes are accommodated. 

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