NEARLYWED NEWS

ONE WITH NATURE

The Quiet Site, an eco holiday park in the Lake District, has won several awards in 2020.

The property was awarded AA North West Campsite of the Year, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and the Visit England Award for Excellence in the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable category. During the first national lockdown, the team worked hard to introduce new developments, including re-landscaping the pitches in the caravan field, refurbishments in the holiday cottages, renovating the games and pool room, planting new trees and improving the Wi-Fi system. Ideal for a mini-moon or as a break from wedding planning, the holiday park consists of several accommodation options such as luxury glamping cabins, timber camping pods, underground hobbit holes, self-catering cottages, as well as, all-weather tent pitches and motorhomes. NEWSNearlywed To find out more, visit www.thequietsite.co.uk All the latest from around the North West

Gifted

Par4 is a luxury gifting company like no other and is the brainchild of its CEO and owner, Amanda Howell. The ultimate gift list service, the team at Par4 will meet with you for a two-hour chat and coffee to negotiate all aspects including the number of gifts required, designers and buying. Then you can sit back and relax as everything is taken care of right from the choice of box design, lining and embossing through to the elegant wrapping, which can be selected to complement your wedding palette. Everything is then efficiently delivered to your wedding breakfast or honeymoon via a hand driven service or UPS courier. There are a variety of award-winning package options available and prices for the friends and family gifting service starts at £975. Par4 can also help with the day’s ‘thank you’ gifts for the bridal party.

That’s not all, as Amanda and her team also offer corsages, wired posies, buttonholes, boutonnieres and bespoke floral designs. Plus, you won’t want to miss the range of bespoke diamond and gold crowns, which are soon to be added to CAD for a stunning 360-degree virtual view via the website. These are designed especially for you and can even be included in your gift list.

For further information see www.par4.group

Stay at home in luxury

Bohemia Bell Tents is a new company in Penrith created by Lauren Moody. She offers beautifully chic and stylishly dressed bell tents delivered, erected, taken down and collected from your back garden, wedding or event. When it came to planning her big day, Lauren dreamt of a bohemian style and wanted to include a chill-out area for her guests. Unable to find a Cumbrian supplier, Bohemia Bell Tents was born.

Although established with weddings in mind, the tents are available for other occasions. With the staycation becoming ever more popular since the pandemic, the desire to create something special within the safety of your home is more important than ever.

Check out www.facebook.com/bohemiabell-tents-111946430622051 for more information.

NEW PACKAGE ALERT!

Hyde Bank Farm has launched a new wedding package that’s only available while COVID-19 restrictions are in place. Couples can get married in the Anne Hyde Suite with up to 15 guests, be greeted with a celebratory drink and canapés after the service and have full use of the venue and grounds. The package lasts for three hours, and if restrictions have changed, it can be increased to accommodate 30 loved ones.

Check out www.hydebankfarm.co.uk for more information.

Beauty Works in Greater Manchester has been shortlisted at The Best Business Women Awards in the Hair and Beauty category (www.bestbusinesswomenawards.com). Beauty Works provide high-quality hair extensions in more than 180 countries and has won several awards since its inception in 2010.

Debbie Gilbert, the organiser of The Best Business Women Awards, tells us: “This is the sixth year of these prestigious awards and given the situation with COVID-19, we’re delighted with the number of entries. To be a finalist is a major achievement. The businesswomen selected have been chosen for their business acumen, determination, creativity and tenacity, and all are shining examples of successful entrepreneurs.”

To see more, visit www.beautyworksonline.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

As the Government is constantly changing wedding regulations, the owners of Manchester’s distillery, Zymurgorium are offering their 200 acres farm free of charge to anyone who has lost their wedding venue in 2020 or 2021.

Aaron Darke, the owner, said: “We have been struck by so many people telling us that they can’t have the wedding of their dreams anymore because of COVID-19 and the closure of so many venues. I have spoken to a few who have lost their deposits and would love to help anyone in this situation. We had loads of space, and the farm would make a beautiful backdrop for an outdoor wedding.”

Couples wishing to take advantage of this fab offer will need to show proof that they have lost their venue and deposit to qualify for free hire.

For more information, call 01615 498 994.

Rest and relaxation

The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House has unveiled several new spa suites. Designed as the ultimate private spa sanctuary for two, the spa suites are 25 per cent larger than their predecessors, with increased privacy, themed décor and a lush display of live plants. With views of the mountains to the west and tranquil woodlands with a stream to the east, each suite has floor-to-ceiling windows, patio doors, a water feature, hot tub and plunge pool. The main living space has a lounge, dining area, cocktail bar, circular stone bath, walk-in shower and standout vanity area.

Head over to www.thegilpin.co.uk for more information.

Just the two of us

Storrs Hall on the shores of Windermere is offering a new wedding package called Just For Two. The package will enable couples to get married in a private outdoor ceremony, overlooking England’s largest lake, with everything included, right down to the witnesses. It includes a two-night stay in one of the hotel’s lake view rooms, complete with breakfast each day and a member of the team on hand to help with wedding planning. The ceremony is followed by a four-course dinner in the Lake Edge restaurant, which offers panoramic views of the lake, complemented by a bottle of wine. Photography, a private cruise for two, a wedding cake, bridal boutique and buttonholes can all be arranged for an additional charge.

Visit www.storrshall.com for more information.

When it comes to finding the perfect photographer, there’s a lot you need to take into consideration, from staying within your budget to finding someone who understands your vision. To help, we’ve teamed up with local photographer, Clare Gelderd to offer our lovely readers an exclusive free engagement portrait for every 2021 and 2022 wedding booked. To claim this fab offer quote the word ‘ENGAGED’ when booking. Please note there’s a £100 booking fee and a contract that must be completed.

We spoke to Clare to find out more about her business, she tells us: “I’m a professional photographer with 10 years of wedding experience and am proud to be a creator of quality artistic visuals, supported by an abundance understanding in all aspects of photography. Cumbrian born and raised, I have a willingness to push the boundaries and go the extra mile. I’m a little creative hurricane and like to live without limits! It’s important to me that you have a comprehensive narrative of your wedding, and that the story of the day is told through my pictures. I believe that whilst an image should be an honest and unscripted portrayal of a moment, it should also be thoughtfully composed and visually artistic. For me, photographs are more than just a visual, they should tell a tale, show power, personality and pureness, allow the viewer to feel emotions and embrace the artistically captured moment in time.”

To find out more about Clare and see some of her work, visit www.claregelderdphotography.co.uk Freebies & OFFERS

Take advantage of these gorgeous giveaways and fab offers WIN A LUXURY BREAK FOR TWO

County Wedding Magazine readers have the opportunity to win a two-night stay at either Queens Hotel Cheltenham or Castle Hotel Windsor two MGallery Hotel Collection properties. The winner and a guest will stay in the best available room on the date of their stay. The prize includes breakfast, car parking, and a three-course dinner one evening in the hotel’s restaurant.

Situated opposite Windsor Castle, the Castle Hotel is established as one of the Windsor’s finest boutique properties steeped in history dating back to 1528. The 108-room hotel exudes elegant glamour, a striking, spacious conference and events space, as well as a highly regarded Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill.

Equally as opulent for even the most discerning of traveller, Queens Hotel – which first opened in 1838 – has an impressive Palladian façade exuding elegance and grandeur from the moment guests walk in.

The hotel has 84-luxurious rooms and suites, designed subtly to accommodate the hotel’s history whilst seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technologies and amenities. Guests can choose to dine in newly launched Victoria’s or Duke’s Tea Room, where classic comfort dishes are served with sharing at the heart of the experience. The Gold Cup bar provides an intimate space in which to enjoy one of the over 40 gins available. Boasting the original listed bar, gifted by India to Lord Charles Napier, the intricate wooden design creates a warm, intimate and inviting space in which to sip a signature cocktail or two.

Check out https://mgallery.accor.com

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