Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
The Bishop's Palace is discreetly located within Salisbury's historic Cathedral Close. It boasts 27 acres of private grounds including a lake, a conservation area and a large lawn space suitable for a marquee as well as plenty of private parking. The site is situated southeast of Salisbury Cathedral and its majestic Spire can be seen from almost everywhere on the grounds.
To find out more, call 01722 555 302 or visit www.salisburycathedralschool.com/weddings and read all about it in our latest issue available now.
Image courtesy of Ash Mills Photography
The Fonthill Estate in Fonthill Bishop, Wiltshire spans more than 9,000 acres and is nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Running through the park is Fonthill Lake which is more than a mile long and a beauty spot and haven for wildlife. The Beckford Arch at the northern end provides a wonderful photographic backdrop. There are three venues for weddings that can be hired independently or together - Bake Barn, Quarry Wood and Deer Park Barn, each offering something different from a lakeside ceremony, a woodland wedding or a party in a barn.
To find out more, call 01747 820 246 or visit www.fonthill.co.uk and read all about it in our latest issue available now.
The Flying Pig Cake Emporium offer beautiful wedding cakes and owners Annie and Cathie pride themselves on filling every couple's wedding cake dreams no matter what the style. They tell us, “We can create anything from on-trend geometrics and metallics to the softer rustic designs that are best-suited to so many of the beautiful country venues we are so lucky to have in the Wiltshire area.”
To arrange an appointment, call 07714 234 749 or visit www.flyingpigcakeemporium.co.uk and see more tasty big-day ideas in our latest issue available now.
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort located in Calne, Wiltshire offer a selection of fabulous wedding packages including special dates for last-minute rates plus a bespoke option where couples can design their dream day.
To find out more, call 01249 822 228 or visit www.bowood.org and for more exciting venue ideas, download our latest issue now for free.
Pia Cato, director of The Vanilla Pod Bakery located in Cheltenham is seeing a trend towards wedding cakes iced with buttercream as well as double-height cakes and also dessert tables.
To find out more, call 01242 539 019 or visit https://vanillapodbakery.com; www.facebook.com/vanillapodbakery; www.instagram.com/vanillapodbakery
Enjoy a gin cocktail this bank holiday that can be created using the varieties available in The Cotswolds Wildflower Gin Miniature Gift Pack, £16.95. Inspired by the glorious grasslands of the Cotswolds, The Cotswolds Wildflower Gin Set is the perfect gift for any gin lover and includes three 50 ml bottles of Cotswolds No 1 Wildflower Gin, Cotswolds No 2 Wildflower Gin and Cotswolds No 3 Wildflower Gin. At 41.7% ABV, all three expressions have their distinct flavour profile and are delicious served with soda or tonic as a spritz.
To shop, visit www.cotswoldsdistillery.com and download our latest issue now for more fabulous wedding ideas!
It's safe to say that our wonderful wedding industry looks set to thrive again this year and the new wedding collection from Paperchase will allow couples the opportunity to save a few pennies while not scrimping on quality.
There's everything from place cards and invitations to scrapbooks and even doughnut stands. Highlights include the Wedding Bucket List Journal, £15, the Wedding Project Folder, £20, and the Wedding Day Invites, £15, which come with 10 invitations, RSVP slips, envelopes and sealing stickers.
Prices range from £2 to £30 with stores across Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
To find out more and to shop, visit www.paperchase.com/en_gb and download our new issue now for more big-day ideas!
If I were getting married it would definitely be in a tipi and Fireflower Tipis have recently added another two giant hats to their offering.
To book, call 07814 684 424 or visit http://fireflowertipis.com and see more fab ways to entertain in our latest issue available now!
Caroline Swaffield is the lead artist and director of Amazing Face Bridal Hair & Makeup. In our latest issue, she talks about new-season bridal make-up shades.
To find out more and book Caroline for your wedding, visit https://amazing-face.co.uk