NEARLYWED NEWS

Mixology Events has re-launched bridal party cocktail masterclasses. Designed for groups of any size the classes are custom-built, 100 per cent interactive and hands-on. You’ll have the opportunity to each make – and drink – four cocktails at your very own workspace. You can also indulge in some healthy competition as each bar aims to make an original cocktail using a wide range of liquors, spirits, syrups, fresh fruits, juices and specialised equipment. Tom Cruise, eat your heart out!

Mixology Events has several permanent and partnership venues, including one in Brighton, as well as a mobile cocktail bar hire service, so they can come to you anywhere, any time. Head over to https://mixologyevents.co.uk to discover more.

CAPTURE THE MOMENT

Jennifer, the talent behind Divine Photography Eastbourne, is a passionate wedding photographer. She loves nothing Nearlywed NEWS more than capturing images that exude love, laughter and the odd tear of joy – shots you can treasure forever. Available right now is the fab offer of a complimentary pre-wedding shoot if you book Divine Photography to immortalise your 2022/23 big day. To find out more, get in touch at divinephotographyeastbourne@gmail.com or 07732 056 208. Also, check out www.divinephotographyeastbourne.com www.divinephotographyeastbourne.com Catch up on the latest from around the county

BIRTHDAY BASH

British Airways i360 is turning five this year and what birthday would be complete without a few presents? To celebrate the iconic attraction’s milestone it has been offering visitors a birthday bonanza of giveaways with help from local partners including Nyetimber, Brighton Hilton and The Royal Pavilion. And it didn’t stop there! Taking festivities to new heights it has launched a new attraction: The i360 Tower Top Climb Experience. For the first time visitors will be able to enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the internal workings of the structure accompanied by expert BA i360 technicians who’ll describe how the tower and pod operate. Once at the top, you’ll get to step onto the knee-trembling openair platform for an incredible 360-degree birds-eye view of Brighton and the South Coast from 162 metres up. Standard tickets (over 12s only) are priced at £99 and include a pod flight and accompanied tower climb, plus a selection of downloadable digital photographs captured through your experience. Are you ready for Brighton’s newest challenge?

To book tickets and also find out about hosting your wedding day at British Airways i360, head over to https://britishairwaysi360.com

PROP-TASTIC

As well as planning, styling and on-the-day coordination, Luna And The Lane can now offer an extensive and eclectic range of furniture and props to decorate your space. Business owner Sally Gallis says, “We’ve been helping couples to create and plan beautiful weddings for the past few years and have now added to our services by offering hire packages. From tables and chairs to bars and table décor, we have a bit of everything to suit, whatever you need.”

Luna And The Lane has built a reputation for working with style-led couples, keen to put their own stamp on their event and make it personal to them. Thanks to this new and extensive props catalogue, it’s now even easier to create any wedding theme from rustic and boho to colourful and kitch.

Have a browse at www.lunaandthelane.co.uk/prop-collection

With weddings on hold throughout most of 2020 the team at entertainment provider, Toast, made the best use of their time and energy to rebrand and relaunch the company’s website. Director Nathan Evans says, “The logo, colour palette and web build were all deeply considered and had meaning embedded into every inch.”

The say every picture tells a story and this is certainly the case for Toast’s new logo. In fact, the shape of the A tells us a lot about the business’ ethos. Nathan explains, “When a client contacts us, we guide them through the whole process from start to finish, finding the right performer for their event. The path that takes us on from start to finish represents the journey we make with our couples. The extended middle lines in the A gives it an extra sense of movement, just as if it’s dancing – a link to the celebration aspect of what we do. The triangle represents the three key pillars of our company values: excellence, reliability and honesty. Finally, the overall logotype celebrates the three main areas of the business: weddings, parties and corporate events, and the three lines throughout signify the knowledge and expertise we bring through into all of these areas. They also reflect the collaboration between Toast, our clients and our performers.”

Indeed, it’s this kind of detailed and creative approach that allows the team to provide amazing experiences for their clients. What’s more, the exciting entertainment roster has been revamped, find out more at www.toastlive.co.uk

A GREENER FUTURE

All too aware of the impact of global climate change, Southdowns Manor has been making changes in recent years to ensure it's part of the solution, rather than contributing to the problem, and is now taking the next step towards sustainability. For every wedding booked with the venue going forward, it pledges to plant a tree with the National Trust. So with every big day it hosts one tree will be given back to our Earth, helping to build a greener future.

Find out more about the process at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/ plant-a-tree and to request a wedding brochure from Southdowns Manor head over to www.southdownsmanor.co.uk/request-a-brochure

MAKING THE DREAM WORK

The team at Q Hair and Beauty, Chichester, had cause to celebrate when the winners of the Salon Business Awards ‘21 were announced recently, having scooped the title of Salon Team in the face of strong competition.

Salon Business publishing editor Joanne Charlton says, “Yet again Q Hair and Beauty has demonstrated that coming together as a team amplifies the talents and success of individual members, to enrich the lives of staff and clients alike. From organising team events, to supporting each other through what has been a very difficult 19 months, the Q team has smashed it and fully deserves this accolade.” Check out https://qhairandbeauty.co.uk

COSY UP IN THE COUNTRY

Southend Barns in Chichester, West Sussex has just launched a new accommodation offer with its quirky Shepherd’s Hut. Set in the alpacas’ grazing field with its own festoon-lit private pathway and rustic garden, the Mama Lou Shepherd’s Hut has a gorgeously luxurious feel for guests to relax.

Why not enjoy the picturesque views of the landscaped gardens and countryside as you sit on the patio enjoying a glass of local Tinwood sparkling wine? On the other hand, if a hot drink is more your style, you can indulge in a perfectly made latte from the Nespresso machine with homemade shortbread and truffles.

Mama Lou has all the facilities you need for a relaxing break, including a king size bed, soft robes and towels, power shower and sumptuous Cowshed products. The heated hut comes complete with an iPad and Netflix, which you can enjoy as you nestle in front of the wood burner. In the fridge, there'll be a bottle of chilled prosecco, fresh juice and milk for morning coffee. The team at Roots Catering will also deliver a breakfast bag full of homemade treats.

To find out more visit www.southendbarns.co.uk