Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
Why not recreate a day at the races for a summer wedding next year? Cheltenham Racecourse situated in Prestbury is the ideal venue and your guests are guaranteed to love this iconic choice! Read all about it in our new issue available to download now for FREE!
To find out more and to book, visit https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/venue-hire
Cathy and Yukki run a small family-run online business, Zusetsu based in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire importing authentic furoshiki and other gifts from Kyoto in Japan. Furoshiki are on-trend, owing to their reusability – in a wedding setting they make wonderful keepsakes because they absorb the memories of the special day.
To find out more, visit www.zusetsu.com and download our latest issue for FREE!
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford, Bruern is a collection of luxury cottages to welcome guests just as a hotel does. Available for two nights (sometimes even one) or an eight-week hire, they're available during the week and at the weekend. Read more in our new issue available to download now for FREE or visit www.bruern-holiday-cottages.co.uk
J.LUXE.FIT is a Gloucestershire-based, start-up brand of high-performance activewear that's supportive, comfortable and affordable, designed for women will fuller figures. It was founded by young entrepreneur Jordan Tuck, 23, during the first lockdown in August 2020. As a curvy woman, Jordan was unable to find matching leggings and sports bra sets that provided the support she needed so she spent six months researching and testing the best fabrics, designs and samples.
To shop, visit https://jluxefit.com
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Conveniently located near Bath, Bristol and Swindon in Chippenham, Wiltshire, Drive-Tech at Castle Combe is a great place for a hen or stag gathering. Jayne Cooper from Drive-Tech tells us, "There's nothing like a bit of adrenalin-pumping fun to get revved up! A karting Grand Prix is an ideal way for groups of friends and family to experience some thrilling action-packed fun with plenty of track time."
To book, call 01249 783 010 or visit https://drivetechltd.co.uk
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park located in South Cerney, unveils its stylish event space the Kingfisher Suite, one of the property's largest areas that can host up to 370 people or it can be split into three sections to accommodate smaller groups.
Read about it in our latest issue available to download for FREE and to book, visit www.devere.co.uk/cotswold-water-park-hotel
I love the hand-crafted, eco-friendly honeymoon cabin that enjoys waterside views that's available to hire for two nights when couples book their wedding at The Barn at Pengelly in Truro, Cornwall.
Read all about it in our latest issue and to book, visit https://pengellyweddings.com
Searching for a late-summer staycation in the region? Then head to the Greenway Hotel & Spa in Cheltenham for some pre-wedding pampering.
Read all about it in our latest issue available now and to book, visit https://www.thegreenwayhotelandspa.com
How cool does the Kings Head Hotel, Cirencester look here? It's definitely at the top of my staycation wish list with its vibrant, arty restaurant. Couples getting married will love the stunning Assembly Room licensed for weddings.
www.kingshead-hotel.co.uk
Enjoy The Cotswolds Distillery Dry Gin this bank holiday weekend, it's a delightful blend of nine carefully considered botanicals, including freshly peeled pink grapefruit and lime zest plus local lavender from the Cotswolds countryside. Due to the high volume of botanicals used, this gin causes a pearlescent cloud to appear when ice or tonic is added, creating the tasty Cotswolds Cloudy G&T.
This gin is available to buy as a magnum for £74.95 or double magnum, £149.95 (for 3 litres).
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To shop, visit www.cotswoldsdistillery.com