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Hammond Fragrance Co. is a small family run business based in beautiful countryside bordering the county of Essex.

Founder of the namesake brand Samantha Hammond says, “We’ve been passionate about candles and home fragrances for many years, so during lockdown we decided to turn our passion and dream into a reality by creating our own favourite fragrances in a range of candles, wax melts and reed diffusers.”

After the website launched in November, Samantha is now ready to share it with the lovely readers of An Essex Wedding, she adds, “Cured using the finest of soy wax, the blend is biodegradable and vegan friendly; we take great pride and care in creating and hand-pouring all of our candles, wax melts and reed diffusers — all of our luxury fragrance oils are vegan friendly, and paraben free too!”

The home fragrances make the perfect gift for the special couple, mother-of-the-bride, bridal party and guests alike. While the mini candles and wax melts are the perfect favours for your guests, they come in a personalised gift box with the newlyweds’ name and wedding date.

Visit www.hammondfragrance.co.uk to see the full range of products which start from just £4.95.

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Psst! Did you know Essex-based Blue Marble Cocktails has rebranded to Cocktail & Garnish?

Run by a couple who have a passionate love for independent bars and restaurants, the cocktails are handmade and ready to drink with 50 different flavours to choose from!

After launching in 2020 with the goal to make cocktails accessible, in a time where everyone was forced to stay at home due to the pandemic, the founders saw an opportunity to raise the funds they needed to open a theatrical cocktail bar, a dream that was brought to a holt because of the pandemic. Since then, NEWS Nearlywed Cocktail & Garnish has expanded on Amazon and seen candid support and love from customers across the country. Check out its new website www.cocktailandgarnish.com

All the latest from the wonderful world of weddings in the county of Essex

LET THE PLANNING COMMENCE

County Wedding Events is delighted to announce it will be hosting its first wedding show of 2022 at the beautiful Braxted Park, Witham, on Sunday 16th January between 11am and 3pm — perfect for all those couples who got engaged over the festive period! A magnificent country house surrounded by a 500-acre wooded estate, Braxted Park is one of the most beautiful exclusiveuse wedding venues in Essex. It offers a choice of exquisite locations for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, and boasts luxury accommodation for newlyweds and their guests. Come and visit this amazing event where you’ll be able to view to beautiful grounds of Braxted Park and meet a huge variety of wedding suppliers such as florists, photographers, musicians and more!

Visit www.braxtedparkweddings.co.uk and pre-register for the event at www.countyweddingevents.com

IN A LATHER

Finchingfield’s The TINY Soap Lab has entered the wedding arena if you’re looking for something a little different to give to your wedding guests!

Experienced artisan soap makers, they can create beautiful individual wedding mementos to suit your requirements and budget. From a tiny tied trinket to a full-sized slice of luxurious loveliness – who wouldn’t be happy with a gorgeously scented, skin-loving bundle to take home?

“We only use beneficial, plant-derived oils and butters, no fillers,” shares Sandra. “Our core recipe consists of coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter and castor oil; all playing a vital role in creating a gently cleansing, moisturising soap bar. Each of our ranges feature other carefully chosen ingredients (such as oat milk or hemp seed oil) which makes them extra special.”

The TINY Soap Lab has fragrances, colours, shapes and sizes to suit any wedding style and theme; all products are vegan-friendly and cruelty free.

Visit www.tinysoaplab.uk

IN THE DRIVING SEAT

Essex’s DrivingExperience.com has reported a boost in bookings for its stag and hen driving experiences. As newlyweds-to-be choose to spend their last moments of unmarried life behind the wheel of a supercar, its most popular experience is the Double Supercar Blast for Two!

Analysis of booking data by one of the UK’s leading driving experience providers highlights that, since ‘the great reopening’ at the end of July, bookings for stag and hen driving packages have surged by a staggering 75 per cent compared to the equivalent period last year.

Alex MacGregor at DrivingExperience.com commented: “Such a sharp increase in bookings shows us that lovers have vowed to leave lockdown behind as they zoom into marriage with a high octane, adrenaline-fuelled driving experience.”

Visit www.drivingexperience.com BE AMAZED

Harlow’s That Amazing Place has a Viewing Showcase Weekend on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th January 2022 between 11am and 3pm – a date to add to your diary!

Are you looking for an exclusive-use wedding venue in stunning surroundings? That Amazing Place is a 15th-century country house with contemporary interiors, stylish bedrooms and a luxury wedding cottage (sleeping 31 people) and is exclusively yours for the day and night of your wedding. There’s a choice of elegant ceremony rooms inside, plus an outdoor gazebo next to the lake, and your wedding breakfast can take place inside the house or in the marquee surrounded by beautiful scenery. With its picturesque location and breathtaking views of the grounds and lake, That Amazing Place offers the perfect backdrop for nuptials.

Call for an appointment on 01279 354 455, or visit www.thatamazingplace.co.uk

DESIGNER STYLE

Essex stationery designer Katie Leamon has announced its popular collaboration with fashion brand Lily and Lionel is back! In a gorgeous palette of the brand’s most loved prints the cards, notepads and wrapping paper are available now from £3.50 from https://katieleamon.com. We think the new range, particularly the notepads and weekly planners, are the perfect pre-wedding planning must-haves for the bride and her bride squad.

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