NEARLYWED NEWS

New family-run brand GuestHouse launched in March and is now on a mission to inject a dose of colour and creativity into locations around the UK, including Brighton, with a series of heritage hotels boasting a modern outlook. Each property will have its own character reflecting its enviable postcode.

GuestHouse’s Brighton outpost is set to open in 2022 capturing all the nostalgic allure of the Great British seaside. Complete with a prime seafront perch this neoclassical, Georgian-style property puts Brighton’s timeless attractions at guests’ fingertips from the beach to boutiques, bars, restaurants and other coastal calling cards. All of the hotels will share a fondness for food and this spot will be no exception with plans for a relaxed, sociable restaurant spilling out on to the terrace.

Check out www.guesthousehotels.co.uk for further information.

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CEREMONY SAVING

Over the past year or so you’ll no doubt have had the opportunity to reflect carefully on what’s really important to you on you wedding day, and it’s no surprise that for many their wedding ceremony is right up there. Whether you’re planning a small wedding or something larger, the ceremony is at the heart of the whole day, so it’s important to spend time on ensuring it’s exactly as you want it.

Tanya Jones, at Perfect Promises, is a wedding celebrant who believes passionately that you should enjoy your ceremony just as much as the rest of your day, and takes great pride in carefully creating bespoke nuptials to suit each couple. Her luxury wedding package includes everything you need to make your “I dos” perfect, such as a bespoke ceremony written especially for you, beautiful handmade vow booklets, and a gorgeous keepsake copy of your wedding ceremony script. What’s more, if you’ve opted to include a handfasting, she’ll also make beautiful handfasting cords to match your colour scheme.

All bookings made before 30 September 2021 for weddings in 2021/2022 will be at last year’s price of £650 and dates are filling up fast, so don’t delay. For full details, check out www.perfectpromisesuk.com

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With many venues catching up on postponed weddings from the past year and fielding unprecedented demand for new dates, there could be a shortage of availability 2021 and beyond. Cresta Jerrard from Southdowns Manor in Petersfield says, “Our suggestion is to secure your date as soon as possible.”

Happily, you’re able to book with total confidence at Southdowns Manor thanks to the hard work the team have put into developing their new Covid policies. “In the increasingly unlikely event of restrictions preventing your chosen date from proceeding, we’ll arrange a future alternative date for you or offer a full refund of sums paid if preferred,” Cresta continues. What’s more, to assist its couples the venue also offers peace of mind via its Job Loss Protection Scheme and various payment plans, which can offer valuable rewards and a spread in the cost of your wedding over a period to suit you.

To find out more, head over to www.southdownsmanor.co.uk

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AND THE WINNER IS…

Sussex-based wedding film and video specialist I-DoProductions has been honoured with LUX Life Magazine’s Best Wedding Videography Business accolade in its 2021 Global Wedding Awards.

Headed up by Martin Walsh, a former TV producer, the business has a growing team of four camera operators who capture weddings all over the UK and Europe using a contemporary and superprofessional digital format. Martin and his team love to document couples’ big days in an epic film style with a tailored soundtrack, which includes drone footage and interviews with the guests.

Martin says, “This is great news after such a challenging year for all of us who work in the wedding industry. I’m really proud of the team for their efforts as we always go that extra mile for our couples.”

For further information head over to www.i-doproductions.com For those looking to get married in 2022 Park House Hotel in Midhurst is offering the chance to have the run of the house with its new exclusive hire package. Accommodating up to 75 guests, the package allows you to treat family and friends to the ultimate country house-party wedding experience in the heart of rural West Sussex with private access to all bedrooms, event spaces and onsite facilities.

Ceremony and celebrations take place in The Barn where you and your loved ones can enjoy a champagne and canapé reception followed by a three-course wedding breakfast showcasing ingredients from local growers, accompanied by a half bottle of wine per person. Bed and breakfast is also included for guests with access to all 22 bedrooms, each with its own beautifully designed style. You’ll also have run of the grounds for your photographs, capturing every memory amongst the hotel’s lovely gardens.

Prices for Park House’s Run of the House package start from £12,500 for 50 guests. To find out more, call 01730 819 000 or email events@parkhousehotel.com. Also, check out www.parkhousehotel.com

CHIN-CHIN!

Caitlin and Scott are the team behind the converted horse trailer mobile bar The Little Langton. Determined to provide top quality service using local produce and sustainable materials, the pair and their bar offer welcome drinks, table wine and toasting bubbles packages, or a straightforward bar service for your celebrations.

Best of all, The Little Langton Horse Box Bar’s booking fee is now half price (usually £250, now £125) for all events booked in 2021, even if your wedding date is further away.

Check out http://thelittlelangton.com

INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

CherryTop Weddings has developed a new Covid-secure interactive wedding entertainment experience that can be enjoyed by guests attending as well as friends and relatives watching remotely. (It’s also ideal for larger celebrations when restrictions lift.) Everyone will receive a ‘Love Story’ which is a printed booklet personalised by the couple. It contains photographs of the newlyweds and activities chosen by them including a quiz to find out how much their guests know about them, wedding speech bingo, word searches, drawing challenges and much more.

Couples design their own Love Story booklet using CherryTop Weddings’ content management system. There’s a range of designs and colourways to choose from that suit all wedding themes and couples choose their design for the front and back cover. The package includes a personalised pen with each booklet, a special souvenir of the day, and activities for children.

There are different packages available to suit each couple’s needs starting from £150. For more information call 01872 713 344 or visit www.cherrytopweddings.com

Sarah Lacey Drycleaning

If you care about your clothes let Sarah and her team take care of the cleaning. Specialist in the care and heirlooming of Wedding Dresses, Evening gowns, Christening Gowns etc.

1 College Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1QN Telephone: 01444 416644 sarahlaceydrycleaning@gmail.com

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