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GREENER WEDDINGS

Suffolk-based Adam Prescott not only caters for all your big-day wedding photography needs, but he’s also committed to making sure his business doesn’t ‘cost the earth. As well as his wedding photography (www.aprescottwedding.photography) and videography company Gecko Films (www.gecko-films.co.uk), he also runs indoor photo booth service Bable & Co. (www.bableandco.com) and The Little Horse Picture Booth (www.thelittlehorsepicturebooth.co.uk). With planet-friendly practices at the heart of the enterprise, he has partnered with Carbon Neutral Britain to further reduce the environmental impact of his whole operation.

Adam explains, “We have been working with them to offset our remaining carbon emissions from travel and other business areas for around six months now. Prior to this, since my wife Anna and I launched the horsebox photo booth, we have planted a tree for every booking. We made the change to make all the businesses 100 per cent carbon neutral in the hope that we can make a difference and show that, with just a little thought, it is possible to have an eco-friendly business without too much effort.”

The horsebox photo booth is a popular attraction at weddings and has a large solar panel covering the whole roof and 200kg of batteries inside to keep it going well into the night. “It’s the UK’s only fully off-grid one of its kind!” says Adam. “Our indoor booth also runs without the need for mains electricity as it’s battery-powered – even the professional photo printer runs off-grid, all thanks to the latest battery technology and our solar setup at home which charges everything up, the same is true for the photography and film businesses,” he adds.

FINALLY!

A big Your East Anglian Wedding high five to Ella, one part of the motherand-daughter duo at Langton Flowers in Mildenhall, Suffolk. After three postponements from 2020, Ella and her now husband Ben, finally wed in May this year. Mum Julie reports, “This was particularly special for us as a business as it meant we could let our creativity run wild. With no design brief, we had the chance to experiment with new ideas and a variety of flowers. Large installation pieces are so popular right now, and it www.tomhalliday.com was the perfect opportunity to explore and create large feature pedestals and modern archways. Now we can’t wait for all the weddings to come and more showstopping designs!” Psst… Don’t miss the next issue for the chance to see the wedding in all its floral glory! These stylish twisted stemmed bays exude a cool elegance against the marquee on a hot summer’s day.

EDITOR LOVES…

As we sweltered in the heatwave this summer Norfolk-based Posh Plants really came into its own! Specialists in living trees, topiary and plants for the wedding décor, their olive and bay trees love to soak up the sun and have been thriving in the Mediterraneanstyle weather. “Having large trees inside your wedding venue helps bring the coolness of the garden inside,” says owner Sue Huckle. We couldn’t agree more! Visit https://poshplants.com

CONGRATULATIONS!

There’s nothing we like more than giving a shout-out to homegrown, local talent. Step up Emma Boubaker, born and bred on the North Norfolk coast, she worked for several leading restaurants, pubs and venues locally before launching Bayfield Catering. Now the business has earned a top accolade as Best Norfolk Wedding Catering Company in the SME UK Enterprise Awards 2022.

“It’s awesome,” says a delighted Emma. “Just to have been nominated is an achievement. A lot of work goes into weddings and it’s nice to get recognition for what we do, not just for the day itself but all the work that goes on behind the scenes.” Emma started the business in 2013, running it alongside her fulltime job initially before taking the plunge to go self-employed. “Growing the business was the best decision I’ve ever made and, with the help of some very good friends and family, I’ve worked tirelessly to get it to where it is now. Luckily, things have picked up again after the pandemic, weddings are back and I couldn’t be happier,” she adds. Every wedding is bespoke to each couple, covering anything from canapés and two- to three-course wedding breakfasts to picnic-style afternoon tea, platter sharing boards and evening food. To find out more visit https://bayfieldcatering.co.uk

GET CONNECTED

Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we’re literally never satisfied when it comes to providing you with wedspiration. With this in mind, we’ve created our very own YouTube channel, just for you. Discover everything from venue tours to dream dresses, catch up on beauty reviews and how-tos from our beauty editor and peek behind the scenes of styled shoots. You can even be a fly on the wall at some lovely real weddings! We’re adding more content all the time, so why not hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a thing? Simply head to YouTube and search County Wedding Magazines.

OUT OF THE ORDINARY

Fancy something a bit different to the usual hen or stag party fun? How about discovering the thrill of axe throwing? Boom Battle Bar is launching a new augmented reality axe throwing game designed to test your skill more than your strength, perfect for friendly rivalry. With 18 sites nationwide, including Norwich, the latest game joins the list of other favourites from Crazier Golf to Augmented Reality Darts, Shuffleboard and more. With great food and drinks, including battleground-themed cocktails, there’s everything you need to enjoy a whole day of game play. Check out www.boombattlebar.com/uk

CHILLOUT TIME

Set in the heart of Newmarket, The Spa at Bedford Lodge is the perfect spot to relax as the summer evenings wind down. Ideal for pre-wedding R&R, the venue combines all the charm of a country house with the best in modern comfort and luxury.

Brand new to the spa, the Dusk & Dine package is the epitome of relaxation. Arrive from 4pm and you and your best girls can hop between the heat and hydrotherapy facilities and cosy up in the spa lounge before getting dressed up and heading over to the fourred-star hotel for a sumptuous meal in the award-winning Squires restaurant – bliss on every level!

Also check out the Cheese & Wine Spa Evening, Moonlight Bubbles package, perfect for a romantic date night, and Evening Bliss – the ultimate in pure relaxation. Visit www.bedfordlodgehotelspa.co.uk to find out more.