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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Butterfly Meadow Weddings is a new property set within the picturesque Surrey countryside. The owners tell us: “Our venue is different in that we provide a full package, including a comprehensive fully-equipped marquee with furniture, a catering tent, entrance pagoda, a bar, toilets, generator, bouquets, table flowers, décor, light-up letters, uplighters and a DJ. Almost everything is supplied for your special day, making it an effortless and stress-free experience. The venue is hidden away on private land, just two miles from Oxted, Surrey. Despite its secluded location, it has excellent access to main roads, including the A22, A25, M25 and M23 and has National Rail links with mainline stations nearby. Gatwick Airport is also within easy reach, and there’s ample parking on-site.

“Couples will have a choice of two different sites, both have lovely views, including the stunning North Downs, rolling fields, meadowlands and old English tree lines. We have a resident florist and venue decorator with many years of experience. She will create not only your bouquets but also amazing floral displays and decorations for your ceremony and reception. We also have a very experienced DJ who supplies high-quality musical entertainment for you and your guests and giant light-up letters and AV equipment for the speeches.”

To find out more, visit www.butterflymeadowweddings.co.uk Brooklands Hotel, located on the site of the iconic Brooklands race track, has launched a new package called The Two Of Us. Perfect for those wishing to chill out with friends or have a prewedding celebration, the package includes use of the outdoor hot tub, a 25 minute Caudalie Divine massage, a 25 minute Caudalie facial chosen by your therapist to suit your skin type, followed by a luxury manicure or pedicure. Catch up over a light lunch with a glass of prosecco and enjoy £10 to spend on products in BSpa.

The four-star property has a 1920s Art Decoinspired interior with 131 bedrooms and suites for guests to choose from. Each bedroom is full of natural light, and many benefit from panoramic views over the neighbouring Mercedes-Benz World track. The hotel is also home to two AA Rosette winning restaurants, a bar and grill and fitness facilities.

Discover more at www.brooklandshotelsurrey.com

SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE

Montezuma’s, a British chocolate company, has unveiled a new shop in Guildford. A scrumptious addition to the Surrey Hills, the store is located at 126 High Street in the heart of the city centre. The iconic bright colours of Montezuma’s entire range fill the shelves with chocolate buttons, truffles and their 100 per cent cocoa range, perfect for wedding favours or gifts.

Guildford is the second new Montezuma’s store to open this year, as the company continues its mission to boost the high street and provide a friendly experience for customers.

Helen Pattinson, the co-founder of Montezuma’s, commented: “We’re so excited to bring the Montezuma’s magic to Guildford. With our company headquarters in the heart of the South Downs, this patch of England has a special place in our hearts. We can’t wait to introduce Guildford locals and visitors to our award-winning products and hope to become the town’s new favourite chocolate shop!”

To find out more, visit www.montezumas.co.uk

New for 2021, Langshott Manor has launched a break ideal for minimoons. Be greeted at the door of the 16th century English manor house by the charming Langshott team before being whisked into the Morning Room for a glass of bubbles as your escape begins. As your host joins you for a tour of the property and grounds, your luggage will be escorted up to your room. Check into your room from 3pm, and then enjoy afternoon tea in one of the intimate lounges or on the terrace overlooking the gardens.

In the evening, you will enjoy a three-course dinner in the 3-AA rosette awarded restaurant, and in the morning, tuck into a delicious breakfast either in The Mulberry or your room.

Head over to www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/langshott-manor for more information.

MADE WITH LOVE

Bark & Rock, a luxury stationery company in Surrey, has launched a new range of guest books including its limited edition Bubinga Kewazinga range.

Each piece is made from carefully selected wood from Bubinga trees, which is popular in fine furniture design and often used to make musical instruments. Bark & Rock is one of the only workshops in the UK that make high-end journals and guest books from natural materials by hand. Wedding planners can choose from a selection of more than 40 woods that have been carefully selected.

Director, Luke Gosling, explains: “Focusing our journals and notebooks on the world’s best and unusual woods allows us to offer a truly luxury product perfect for weddings. Working with these wood veneers is like working on a piece of art. It's challenging because no two pieces are the same. Each of our guest books is made to order and last a lifetime too.”

Bark & Rock also offer bespoke inlaying, and each book can include engravings on silver plated or 24-Carat gold plaques to make it truly personalised for the bride and groom and comes with either plain or lined paper.

Check out www.barkandrock.com for more information.

NEW AND IMPROVED

The Ball & Wicket pub, located on the outskirts of Farnham, has undergone an extensive six-figure refurbishment. Previously known as The Forest Inn, the property is part of the Chef & Brewer collection of traditional British country pubs. With a rustic design inspired by the surrounding Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, guests will be met with a neutral and earthy colour scheme as they step foot inside. The ideal spot to find peace after a long day or to enjoy a relaxing pre-wedding meal, the Ball & Wicket will cater for all moments.

Upstairs is a stylish function room for private events, from birthday parties and weddings to business breakfasts. The pub also has a spacious garden area, complete with firepits, outdoor lights and beautiful plants, perfect for cosy nights or al fresco lunches with friends and family.

The general manager at the Ball & Wicket, Dean Oxborough, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to launch our very special pub for the community. The team has been working tirelessly to get everything ready in time for this summer and we’re delighted to be able to give back to our community with this new social hub. We’re keen to create a pub that’s rooted in the local area, not just as a place to catch up with friends and family but as an opportunity for those pursuing a career in hospitality to get their start or further their careers. We’ve recruited two of our chefs from the immediate neighbourhood so far, with more to come.”

For more information, visit the website www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/surrey/ball-wicket

NEW VENUE ALERT!

Set to open its doors in August 2021, Fairmont Windsor Park is a new hotel and staycation wedding destination primely positioned adjacent to Windsor Great Park and Savill Gardens within 40 acres of countryside. Offering a personal service, lavish suites, a world-class spa and wellness facilities and a gourmet dining experience, Fairmont Windsor Park is perfect for couples looking to tie the knot.

Catering to parties big or small, the venue’s reception rooms are set in a separate wing of the hotel and boast grand surroundings. The highlight is the 800 m2 pillar-free Arora Ballroom which can cater to seated events for up to 600 guests, and the largest ground floor meeting room offers the perfect stage for beautiful, sophisticated nuptials with countryside views and direct access to the manicured gardens. There is also a selection of other smaller reception rooms for those seeking intimacy, as well as the tranquil outdoor areas that are perfect for summer marquee weddings.

Visit www.fairmont-windsorpark.com for more information.