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February/March 2024 |
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For those of you new to the magazine who found an engagement ring beneath the tree at Christmas, or perhaps presented to you on Valentine’s Day, allow me to offer huge congratulations! No doubt you’re now excitedly organising your venue viewings and scouring Pinterest for the dream outfit, and we can’t wait to be your wedmin BFF. What I can tell you is that you’ve chosen a spectacular part of the world to get married in. From the city lights of Bristol to the sweeping countryside of Somerset, and awe-inspiring history of Bath, there’s something for everyone to create a memorable, magical wedding day. And it’s not only the venues that are second to none, but also the local wedding suppliers. You’ll get the chance to meet many of them throughout our pages, so do click on their links to find out what they do and how they can help.
There’s plenty to look out for to get you started on your journey. Don’t miss our Hot Topic pages this issue, where the region’s experts tell us how to take those first tentative steps into the world of wedding planning. What’s more, we all know the way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach right? So, the big day’s food will likely be a priority for you – check out our catering feature where you can discover what’s on the menu.
Finally, if 2024 marks the point on the calendar where it’s now the year of your big day – eek, we’re excited for you. There’s lots here to grab your eye from hen, stag or sten party ideas to gorgeous real weddings, I hope you love this issue.
As ever, enjoy and keeeep planning
Kelly x |
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| Spotlight on... Taunton Deane and West Somerset |
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Sheppy's Cider
Nestled between Taunton and Wellington in the heart of Somerset, Sheppy’s Cider Farm is a family-run farm that’s been lovingly crafting premium award-winning craft ciders for more than 200 years. With 90 acres of orchards to explore, there’s plenty of opportunity to be at one with nature during your day as well as capturing endless pictures. What’s more, there’s plenty of accommodation available nearby and the venue is only 10 minutes from the motorway, convenient for those out-of-town guests.
The venue consists of four different spaces, depending on the size of your wedding you can hire one, two, three or the whole site. Celebrant led ceremonies can be held in the orchards, full of blossom in spring or of apples in the autumn. There’s space here for 70 loved ones but is, of course, weather dependent.
Alternatively, walk down the aisle of the Old Barn as 70 nearest and dearest look on. You’ll be surrounded by rustic charm here, and you can stand on the raised mezzanine area as you say “I do.” This space, which was once a cider store, can also seat 60 for the wedding breakfast, and allows you to invite 100 for the evening do. It even offers access to a private outdoor space.
For more intimate celebrations the Stable Room sits behind an open courtyard and is ideal for a ceremony and sit-down meal for 40 or to dance the night away in with 50 loved ones.
The restored Oak Vat too is a fantastic space. Created from a vintage oak cider vat, it can host 15 for those extra-intimate vows, 10 for your first meal together as newlyweds and 15 for the evening.
The Old Barn is a newly converted venue that used to be a cider store. This space includes a mezzanine area and access to a private outdoor space. Finally, the main House of Cider restaurant hosts guests across two floors with a cosy bar area.
At the heart of the venue stands a cider mill, which has been sympathetically restored to what is now the House of Cider. It can welcome 70 for the wedding breakfast and 150 evening guests.
This characterful venue promises you a day filled with rustic charm, amazing cider and top-quality food!
Visit: www.sheppyscider.com
Check out more local venues on page 13 of the current issue available now: www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download |
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| Get ready to say I do to the wedding event of the year! |
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It's time to mark your calendars and secure your tickets for the most spectacular wedding extravaganza of the season—The Big Southwest Wedding Fair! Join the team on April 6th and 7th at the Bath and West Showground for a weekend filled to the brim with wedding wonders, inspiration, and all things pretty! With over 110 talented wedding professionals under one roof, this is your golden opportunity to connect with the best in the biz and turn your wedding dreams into reality. But wait, there's more! Score VIP Entry and be treated like true royalty, with exclusive early access to event, a glass of bubbly and VIP priority seating at our dazzling catwalk shows over the weekend.
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| New fragrance launches from Issey Miyake, Serge Lutens, Tory Burch and Zadig&Voltaire |
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In 2024, Issey Miyake introduces two new and intense Eaux de Toilette: L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet and L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Solar Lavender. Serving as an ode to nature's beauty, these olfactory narratives now commemorate the fusion of water with two innovative materials. This unique occasion celebrates the transformation of water after encountering the sublime, now infused with luminous violet and striking lavender.
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| The Italian Dream |
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Louise Prance enjoys her inaugural visit to Italy, discovering the delights of Sardinia with a stay at the impressive Forte Village...
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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...
24 Mar 2024 - South Sands Wedding Fayre
1-2 Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston Super Mare, BS22 9UZ
www.south-sands.co.uk
6-7 Apr 2024 - The Big South West Wedding Fair
The Bath & West Showground
www.thebigsouthwestweddingfair.co.uk
21 Apr 2024 - Wedding & Celebrations Open Day
Bailbrook House Hotel, Eveleigh Avenue, London Rd, Bath, BA1 7JD
www.handpickedhotels.co.uk
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| Read the latest issue of Your Bristol and Somerset Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Bristol and Somerset Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
Interested in areas outside of Bristol and Somerset? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here.
Happy planning! |
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