NEWS Nearlywed

All the latest from around Surrey

Hair Care Hero

The Garden Salon in a new salon in Ashford, Surrey, offering a private one-to-one service for your hair and make-up trial and your everyday hairdressing needs.

The salon is the brainchild of hair and make-up artist Linda Leonard, who tells us: “I’m really enjoying having the salon up and running, as it provides excellent lighting, huge mirrors, backwash sinks and a superb view down the garden that my clients really enjoy. You can step into the garden and take photos to see what you look like in the natural daylight, which is very important for brides.”

Linda is offering trials for only £50, make-up lessons and the ideal place for getting your colour or highlights done prior to the big day. Linda will then come to your chosen venue on the wedding day to ensure you look your big-day best.

Head over to www.lindaleonardhairandmakeup.uk for more information.

MOUTH-WATERING FOOD

Following a £40K kitchen refurbishment, The Talbot is delighted to share its plans for 2023. The head chef is showcasing a delicious new à la carte evening menu in the restaurant, which offers new dishes, including seared scallops, and truffled supreme of chicken alongside some classic British dishes, which are available in the bar.

During the day, you will find a range of healthy smoothies, hot drinks and homemade cakes on offer. Brunch is available from 11am until 5pm alongside barrel and stone pizzas. You can choose to relax in the elegant restaurant or cosy bar with the open fire, or on sunnier days, enjoy al fresco dining on the south-facing terrace.

The ever-popular afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones and cakes are also available to book everyday between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.

Whether you’re catching up with friends or looking for a delicious dinner, there will be something to tempt you.

Discover more at www.thetalbotripley.com

Darling Buds

Lingfield-based florist, Butterflies & Bows is offering a special discount for bookings made in 2023. Couples who book their flowers and décor/balloons will get a percentage discount on everything ordered.

The owner of Butterflies & Bows, Annabel Grange, tells us: “We work across Surrey, West Kent, East Sussex, Croydon and parts of South London providing flowers, balloons, table centres, chair décor, backdrops, arches and lighting for weddings and parties. We provide a friendly and professional service and can assist with intimate nuptials or grand celebrations. We provide a very cost-effective and efficient service and will work closely with you to ensure that your every need is catered for. If you’re looking for something in particular, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will endeavour to provide it for you.”

Visit www.butterfliesandbows.co.uk for more information.

A Dream Come True

New luxury event planner, Lavish Moments Ltd in Thornton Heath, Surrey, offers a wide range of services to help you plan the perfect wedding. Couples can hire light-up numbers, backdrops such as flower walls and balloon hoops, table linen, welcome signs, card boxes, plinths and much more.

There are also a range of wedding planning options available, from partial to full planning and on-the-day management, so there’s something to suit everyone.

What’s more, the team can also style your venue for you with three packages to choose from that include everything from table styling and centrepieces to napkins.

Check out more at www.instagram.com/lavishmomentsltd

Arrive In Style

Ultimate Classic Car Hire, based in Send, Surrey, had added two new Riley cars to its fleet. The 1949 Riley Walter Köng and 1947 Riley are beautifully cared for and make the perfect addition to any wedding.

The company offers a remarkable selection of more than 35 classic, vintage and luxury cars. The team maintain fine examples of iconic Rolls Royces, including the Silver Wraith, Phantom II & VI, Silver Dawn and Silver Cloud, along with Bentleys, Jaguars, Daimlers and a selection of classic American cars, including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Mercury.

“If some of the cars look familiar, you may have spotted them in some of their starring film and TV roles in The Crown, Rocketman, Cruella and Made in Chelsea, to name but a few,” says owner Tony Allen. “Ultimate Classic Car Hire works with a variety of film and production companies in the UK’s burgeoning film industry. I would be delighted to help you plan your very special occasion with one or more of my famous motor cars.”

Ultimate Classic Car Hire will be exhibiting at the Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse on 26th February and the Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on 16th April 2023.

Find out more at www.ucchire.com

Scrumdiddlyumptious

Sassy’s Sugar Doughnuts provides doughnut towers and walls for weddings and events. Sassy has a vintage trailer, which couples can hire, providing hot sugar and cinnamon doughnuts, sauces and sprinkles.

“I used to be a beauty therapist until lockdown hit, and I saw a vintage doughnut trailer for sale,” says owner Sarah Johnson. “In January 2021, I brought it home, turned it on and started cooking hot fresh doughnuts. Within a week, we were delivering 500 of these a day through lockdown. As lockdown came to an end, my daughter was about to get married, and she asked me to make her wedding cake. I did a bit of research and decided to create wedding doughnuts. I have just completed my first year of weddings and have created over 40 wedding towers and walls for brides and grooms. We can travel a couple of hours away for set-ups, but we have limited availability for 2023. We will work closely with you to create your dream wedding cake with a top-cutting cake if required for your photos. We’ve also just discovered that we’re finalists for the Best Newcomer Award at the SME Surrey Business Awards with the awards ceremony taking place at the Epsom Downs Racecourse in March.”

To find out more, visit www.sassyssugardoughnuts.com

"Working with Prime Violet Events gave us peace of mind come the big day(s), and really let us enjoy our wedding rather than stress about vendors and schedules. Tutu and her team were always friendly and professional, and guests came away saying how impressed they were with their work."

by Karen

Love Is In The Air

Bespoke Ceremonies by Karen is a new celebrant based in Coulsdon, Surrey. Karen left her teaching career after 20 years to become a professional celebrant. “This change of career has been primarily driven by my son, who is getting married in June 2023,” says Karen. “I will be writing the ceremony for him, and it encouraged me to take the leap and create my own business. I offer weddings, vow renewals, naming ceremonies, adoption services, funerals and anything else that people want to mark a special occasion. Wedding ceremonies start from £450 and vow renewals from £250. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for more information.”