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NEARLYWED NEWS
BOUNCING AHEAD
Launched in June, The Blowout Bar is Chelmsford’s first ever blow-dry bar located on Wharf Road within walking distance of Chelmsford City Centre.
The boutique salon offers a range of beauty treatments including blow-drys, lash extensions, brow maintenance and makeovers from a team of 10 talented professionals.
Not only will clients be able to get a variety of beauty treatments, there’s also the opportunity to purchase cocktails supplied by award-winning Essex-based Tapp’d Cocktails, a company that offers handcrafted ready-to-drink gluten free and vegan cocktails.
Open till late, the salon is a perfect place for those looking for luxurious pampering before venturing into the city to enjoy a day of shopping, dining and more!
Check out www.theblowoutbar.uk
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SOMETHING NEW
New family run business Retro Bride & Vrooms, based in Aveley, is the brainchild of owners Michelle and Marc who, after getting made redundant during the pandemic, decided it was time to embark on a new venture.
“We have always loved VW Campervans,” shares Michelle. “After hiring one for our wedding in 2013 we decided to adopt Franky our beautiful 1964 VW
Splitscreen Campervan and now run a chauffeur driven wedding hire company NEWS Nearlywed covering Essex, Kent and London.” Check out https://retrobrideandvrooms.co.uk All the latest from around the county
SHOWBUSINESS – THE BRENTWOOD CENTRE
We live and breathe weddings at County Wedding Magazines & Events, so we can’t wait for our Signature Wedding Show at the Brentwood Centre on Sunday 24th October, 2021!
After 18 months of lockdowns, post-poned weddings, rescheduled events and cancelled plans, it’s great to have a date we can finally add to our diaries. It is also one of our key wedding shows of the autumn wedding show season for all those couples that are desperate for face-toface wedding planning...
If you’ve never been to an event like this before, we’ve put together some top tips to help you get the most from it: ♥ Narrow down. Before the show, have a chat with your partner to decide a few key factors about your wedding. This will help when talking to suppliers. ♥ Comfort. You’ll be on your feet all day; wear comfy flats and pop some blister plasters in your bag. ♥ Set up a wedding email address. This way you can keep everything in one place, and it makes it much easier to refer back to suppliers’ emails. ♥ The entourage. Decide who you’ll take with you – will it be your partner, or would you prefer to have a day with the girls or your mum? (Following Covid guideline at that time.) ♥ Homework. Make a checklist of the type of suppliers you’re looking for on the day. ♥ Get social. Follow the event organiser and some of the exhibitors on social media. This way you’ll be first to know of any show offers. ♥ Book. If you love something, book it – but don’t ever feel pressurised into doing so if you’re not 100 per cent sure. ♥ Get organised. Take a diary with you so you can make appointments, and make sure you keep any literature you receive in a folder. Entry to the show will be free and all couples attending on the day will be given a goody bag, including a showguide. At all our Signature Events, we have a further competition to win a £250 SpaBreak voucher, courtesy of SpaBreaks.com – all you need to do is pre-register and attend on the day!
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LET’S GO OUTSIDE
With the latest surge in open-air ceremonies and outdoor wedding receptions, Tuffon Hall offers an unrivalled backdrop for your dream day. The bespoke cedar-wood wedding gazebo stands proud at the top of the most picturesque of vineyards where award-winning wines are produced to be enjoyed by you and your guests. Opt for an Italian-themed al fresco wedding breakfast with views across the stunning North-Essex countryside and soak up the pictureperfect setting, then head inside the magnificent 400-year-old Cellar Door barn for your evening celebrations before retiring to the farmhouse where your beautiful honeymoon suite and a further five guest bedrooms await. What’s more, the venue us now taking 2023 wedding enquiries so drop the team an email on weddings@tuffonhall.co.uk now!
Check out https://tuffonhall.co.uk/wedding-visit-us
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BESPOKE CEREMONIES
Carol Cranfield is a newly qualified wedding celebrant, who can lead your bespoke ceremony fulfilling your requirements ensuring a truly personalised service. Carol adds, “I believe love is all around and I’m passionate about telling your precious stories. The thought of a couple in love and wanting to tell all their friends and family, puts a spring in my step and further love in my heart, and definitely wants to make me dance!
“I’d love to work with you preparing for your special day. We can talk about whether you want sophistication or fun, or a relaxed or interactive ceremony, the world’s your oyster and you can let your imaginations flow.”
Carol’s expansive career in the Health & Social Care sector has brought her into contact with people from all walks of life regularly being told her friendly disposition, thoughtful, reliable and compassionate qualities have helped people in their lives. Trained as a celebrant with the International College of Professional Celebrants, Carol is an experienced speaker and loves communicating with people meaning your guests will be immersed in a memorable ceremony.
For more information about hiring Carol for your wedding or vow renewal visit www.carolcranfieldcelebrant.co.uk
Psst! You can meet Carol at the County Wedding Events Braxted Park Wedding Show on 17th October 2021, and turn to page 13 to win £100 off of Carol’s services! Carol is also running an offer for all new bookings before 30th November to receive 10% off! COLCHESTER TOWN HALL WEDDING FAIR
Colchester Weddings is inviting couples looking for their perfect wedding venue in Essex, to discover for themselves the beautiful spaces of Colchester Town Hall.
The Wedding Fair takes place at the Town Hall on Sunday 26th September 2021 from 11am. Entry is free and includes a goody bag for all couples and a glass of bubbly on arrival to the first 50 guests.
The Town Hall is a jewel in Colchester’s crown. From its prominent town centre location, the magnificent Baroque structure with its Victorian tower and statue of St Helena, Colchester’s patron saint, dominates the town. Bursting with old-fashioned glamour, the Town Hall’s many opulent interiors are fully licensed for ceremonies and receptions, offering style and grandeur for all occasions.
Melissa Faux, wedding and corporate events manager at Colchester Weddings said, “We’re excited to be opening the doors to the Town Hall to give couples a personal tour of the beautiful interiors, meet our experienced and friendly team, and discover many of our local suppliers.
“Whether you are planning an intimate gathering, or a lavish celebration, the Town Hall’s choice of breathtaking spaces will provide the perfect setting for your special day. From the grand Moot Hall, with its high arched ceiling and stained-glass windows, to the Mayor’s Parlour with its balcony offering a ‘Royal’ photo opportunity looking down over the town below, these elegant interiors are unrivalled in Essex.”
To register for free tickets visit: https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/wedding-fair/
One of the largest wedding shows to be held in the South of England
• Free entry • Win a luxury honeymoon • Huge number of wedding specialists including venues • Bridal fashion shows • Entertainment • Refreshments • Covid-19 secure
Pre-register and attend the show to have a chance to win a £250 gift voucher courtesy of
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