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April/May 2017 |
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The latest edition of Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding magazine is packed with up-to-the-minute products, news, reviews and advice to help you create your perfect wedding. We're behind the lens this issue and we've been chatting to local photographers asking them to share their favourite images in our Photography feature and we've got the lowdown on big-day stationery your dream day needs from local experts in our Stationery feature.
Keeping it local, we shine the spotlight on stylish W-day venues in Bath & Mendip, and we've found some stunning waterside wonders in our Waterside venues feature for the ultimate dream day.
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Lessons in love |
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Kelly-Marie and Christopher’s big day had an oh-so romantic colour palette of cream and blush pinks.
Kellie-Marie Niescior and Christopher Mockford married on 6th August, 2016 with a ceremony at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Weston-super-Mare, followed by a reception at Clevedon Hall Estate, Clevedon.
Read all the details of their big day on page 33 of the current issue, available now: www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/buy-a-copy.cfm | |
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Image provided by Colin Hawkins |
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Bath & Mendip |
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Roman Baths & Pump Room
The breathtaking Grade I listed Pump Room is much as it was when first built; the spa water still flows from the fountain overlooking the natural hot spring and a crystal chandelier still sparkles from the centre of the room. Opened by the Duchess of York in 1795, Jane Austen observed people and fashions from within the room and it even features in her novel Northanger Abbey.
The exterior of the Roman Baths & Pump Room is a mixture of grand Georgian and Victorian architecture with the original Roman spa and religious complex at lower ground level.
For couples looking to tie the knot here, ceremonies take place in the Great Bath with up to 300 guests for a ceremony at 8.30am or 7.30pm – what could be more impressive than exchanging your vows amid the flickering torchlight and rising steam from the waters of the Great Bath? The Pump Room, which also hosts 300 loved ones, is ideal for an 8.30pm service and still has the power to impress: tall windows, Corinthian columns and a glittering crystal chandelier. There’s space for dining and the room has a stage for live music and a fine dancefloor.
Alternatively, couples can choose the Terrace and Reception Hall for up to 150 guests for a ceremony from 7.30pm. It’s more intimate with a very special view overlooking the waters of the Great Bath, a romantic choice for an evening dinner – the adjoining Reception Hall makes a fabulous area for dancing.
Lastly, the Kingston Room or Drawing Room seat up to 40 friends and family for a ceremony from 8am-6pm. These period rooms, overlooking Bath Abbey, cater for smaller ceremonies and receptions.
Visit: www.bathvenues.co.uk/weddings
Check out more local venues on page 17 of the current issue, available now: www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/buy-a-copy.cfm | |
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Bristol in Rough Guides' Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2017 |
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In the annual pick of the hottest travel destinations compiled by Rough Guides, Bristol has come out on top as one of the world's must-dos of 2017.
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Is your big day our Wedding of the Year? |
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Calling all Bristol and Somerset nearly-weds and newlyweds: we've launched our Wedding of the Year 2017 competition and here's how to enter.
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Makeup shelf life – what you NEED to know |
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Have you got lipstick lurking in your makeup bag from three years ago? And is there a crusty old mascara you've hardly used in the bottom of your handbag?
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Downtime in Dubai |
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A stopover in the pearl of the Gulf can't fail to leave its mark, discovers Sarah Reeve.
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Readers' poll |
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What we've learnt from the latest reader poll at www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding
How involved is your fiance in the wedding plans?
Heavily involved - he's enjoying every part of the planning: 45% He's involved in some aspects, but he's happy for you to make most decisions: 50% Not at all - you're completely in charge: 5% | |
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Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
11 May 2017 - Spring Wedding & Events Showcase Evening Eastwood Park, Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8DA www.eastwoodpark.co.uk/weddings/wedding-fayres/
13-14 May 2017 - Field Good - Wedfest Englishcombe, Bath, Somerset BA2 2UA www.fieldgoodbar.co.uk/field-good-wedfest
11 Jun 2017 - LoveActuallyWeddings Bristol Zoo Summer Wedding Fayre College Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk
22 Jun 2017 - Bailbrook House Wedding Open Evening London Road West, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7JD www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/bailbrookhouse/weddings/explore/wedding-fayres-and-showcase-events
25 Jun 2017 - The Bristol Wedding Show Ashton Court Mansion, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN www.thebristolweddingshow.co.uk/who-are-wow-wedding-shows/ | |
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