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Setting up your marital home? Check out the new Sleep.8 design-led store at Lakeside Shopping Centre! Following the success of its recently opened Bluewater and King’s Road locations, Sleep.8 continues to bring consumers face-to-face with sleep solutions. The new Lakeside store features a design lab that allows customers to tailor the bed of their dreams with a wide variety of fabrics, textures and colours. From bespoke beds to temperature-controlled pillows, luscious bedding and dream-enhancing sleep aids, Sleep.8 provides customers with tailored tools designed to improve the sleep environment, enhance rest and soothe those prevalent jagged sleep patterns. From the designated relaxation area to the luxurious full-body massage chairs, every detail heightens the tranquil retail experience.

Check out https://sleep8.uk NEW WEDDING SPACE

Brentwood’s South Essex Golf Club now boasts an impressive new boutique wedding venue in its own grounds; providing a stunning romantic backdrop to host your wedding celebration.

The new Garden Room benefits from a private terrace and relaxing garden, which is the ideal place for the wedding party to enjoy canapés and a drinks reception overlooking the water feature and the golf course beyond.

Under the expert guidance of Umesh Sewnundun, couples tying the knot here have the support of an exceptional hospitality team and can plan their day for up to 76 day guests and an additional 40 evening attendees ‒ for larger weddings there’s the option of a marquee! NEWS Nearlywed To arrange a viewing contact Paula or Charlotte on 01277 811 289 or email events@southessexgolf.co.uk. Visit: www.southessexgolf.co.uk/wedding_venue Catch up on all the latest from around the county

LIGHTING THE WAY

Founded by sisters Farai and Tafadzwa, Rugare Candle Company was born out of their love for home scents and their Christian faith. “The word ‘rugare’ has a two-fold meaning in Shona, our native language; it means both to be blessed and to live well,” shares cofounder Tafadzwa. “This is everything our products embody and hopefully will inspire in your life. Our soy candles and wax melts are an ode to the seasons of life where wisdom, growth and serenity are found.”

The new collection of candles and wax melts make for the perfect big-day wedding gifts, which can be adorned with bespoke labels either for the happy couple, or from the newlyweds to their guests. The company offers a huge discount when buying in bulk – perfect for weddings – as well as packages which can be tailored to the celebrants.

“Through the trials and triumphs, we have always chosen to look for the blessings and to learn from the lessons. We want to inspire others to also celebrate every season life presents as this is the very essence of Rugare,” adds Tafadzwa. “As you light our hand-poured products, we hope you find this perspective too and reflect on your life’s journey and to see how wisdom, growth and serenity have unfolded on the pages of your wedding story.”

Candles start from £15, wax melts start from £5, check out www.rugarecandles.com

FABULOUSLY VINTAGE

Leigh-on-Sea’s Le Keux is gearing up for the festive season when it offers party services for small groups looking to celebrate differently – also great for prewedding get-togethers!

Keuxties (Le Keux customers) can choose from cocktail-making, wreathmaking, makeover photo shoots, festive-themed afternoon teas and so much more!

In addition, Le Keux is now offering a wig styling service creating any vintage style in any length/colour on a lace-front wig for customers to easily change up their look. Models in this image are also wearing the salon’s new range of Forever On Your Lips long-lasting lipstick, currently available in three different matte colours and perfect for events where you don’t want to keep reapplying such as a wedding!

Check out: www.lekeux.com/essex

SWEET FOR MY SWEET

With the changing seasons, the team at Mersea Mudcakes HQ have turned their thoughts to cosy nights in, frosty mornings and, most excitingly, to its new range of flavours and products. Owner, Miriam O’Neill says, “This year, our limited edition autumn flavour is the White Chocolate Apple Crumble Blonde Mudcake ‒ and it’s going down a treat ‒ and our exceptionally popular Mersea MudSticks (hot chocolate stirrers) are making a comeback with new flavours! We’ve decided on a decadent Chocolate Orange and for our sweeter-toothed clientele, we have White Chocolate Gingerbread. Both are incredibly scrumptious and make the perfect hot chocolate!”

Mersea Mudcakes will soon be launching its Christmas Mersea Mudcake flavours which we’re sure will be a hit at festive weddings this winter. What’s more, there will be a new Christmas flavour for kids, Candy Cane Mudcake, which will be ideal for younger wedding guests!

Looking ahead to 2022, the company is expecting another busy year for its luxurious wedding favour boxes filled with your choice of Mersea Mudcake, individually decorated and hand-tied with a pretty string bow.

Visit www.merseamudcakes.co.uk IN NEED OF SOME ME TIME?

In the run-up to your wedding day, what better reason to take a break from the wedmin than for some serious R&R? From manicures and pedicures to facials and massages, Witham’s newest salon The Halcyon Room has an extensive treatment list for the bride and her bridal party – why not treat the mothersof-the-bride- and -groom too?

Founded by beauty therapist Emma Foley, who boasts more than 20 years’ professional industry experience, The Halcyon Room is a purpose-built beauty room at her home. It provides a tranquil retreat and a calming, relaxing space to truly unwind. The treatment list includes: manicures and pedicures using CND-Shelkac, Vinylux and Gelish products, waxing (including intimate waxing using warm Wax:One), tinting, massage, facials using Eve Taylor products and eyelash lifting – perfect for pre-wedding pampering, on the day itself, the honeymoon and beyond.

Call Emma on 07595 947 169, also check out www.instagram.com/thehalcyonroom

TEAM SPIRIT

Award-winning Essex stationery designer Dawn Middleton, is the creative mind behind Rock’n Paper which offers a unique collection of personalised stationery suites covering save the dates, invitations and all the required on the day stationery elements.

The company is extending its offering, launching a range of personalised gowns and eye masks for the bridal party. Available in a variety of sizes and colours to suit your wedding colour scheme, these robes would look great in photos when you’re getting ready on the morning of your wedding or will make the perfect accessory for your hen do! Both stylish and practical, they make a great gift for your bridal party or a special treat for yourself.

Personalised with Rock’n Paper’s exclusive designs, you can choose to add names, dates and wedding roles.

Check out www.rocknpaper.co.uk

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