Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - October/November 2022 (Issue 91)

NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on the latest from around th region NEW IN TOWN Coppa Club’s newest location, The Bath Townhouse, opened in August. The latest addition to its growing portfolio, this will be the group’s 11th location and its second property in the South West of England. With two floors, each with its own personality, it will allow guests to use the space in different ways to suit their mood. The striking Grade II listed property with a classy Georgian facade and original Art Deco features, sits on Old Bond Street in the heart of Bath’s bustling shopping district. The ground floor will host a vibrant main restaurant, bar and cafe space. While on the second floor, guests can experience Upstairs at The Townhouse, a sultry all-day lounge bar serving signature cocktails and food. At twilight, it becomes candle lit, the music is turned up and the atmosphere shifts from relaxed daytime to an intimate bar filled with laughter and chatter. It’s also the ideal size for private events, so it’s worth checking it out if you’re planning a classy hen or sten, or even a pre-wedding rehearsal dinner. Discover more at www.coppaclub.co.uk/the-bath-townhouse RELAX AND UNWIND Aztec Hotel and Spa have announced a new Taste of Autumn package partnering with local candle brand, Libby Lavender Cotswolds. Available throughout October and November with prices starting from £90, each spa day package comes with a beautiful Gingered Wild Fig candle worth £30 to continue the warming, comforting feeling of bliss that comes from your visit. The package invites you to enjoy three hours of relaxation in the beautiful pool, thermal experiences and new relaxation lounge. Also included is a delicious afternoon tea, which can be enjoyed in the autumn sunshine on the terrace overlooking the onsite lily pad pond. As a guest, you’ll also be treated to a 25-minute Temple Spa shoulder and scalp My Kinda Massage, using the In Good Spirits massage oil scented with ginger and bergamot to stimulate the body and soul, leaving you feeling restored and revived. Find out more at www.aztechotelbristol.co.uk DECADENT FESTIVE LUXURY Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Never, in our opinion! If wedding planning has left you so worn out you don’t feel like hosting this year, or if you’re keen to celebrate your last Christmas before the big “I do” alone together,why not consider a decadent Christmas Day lunch prepared entirely by expert chefs in one of the UK’s most idyllic cities? The Elder in Bath is offering just that. Set inside a beautiful Georgian building on South Parade, which is bound to look all the more magical at Christmas, The Elder is the place to enjoy authentic, honest and timeless British cooking. Christmas Day lunch at The Elder promises to be a spectacular festive feast featuring an eight-course menu celebrating not just the season, but the very best of Britain’s natural larder. At £140 per person guests will be treated to dishes such as artichoke velouté with Creedy Carver duck canapés; cured chalk stream trout with coastal herbs, pickled cucumbers and Celtic mustard; fallow deer Wellington with truffle mashed potato, maple glazed parsnips and deer gravy; or a perfectly Christmassy butter poached and roasted bronze turkey with goose fat roasties; and Christmas pudding with brandy butter and custard for dessert. All produce is sourced locally and sustainably. Bookings are open now, so to make an enquiry get in touch at enquiries@theelder.co.uk. Find out more at http://theelder.co.uk 8

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