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June/July 2024 |
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Summer has offically arrived in full bloom, which has got me ruminating on my favourite topic – wedding flowers. I must confess, I adore fresh flowers, none more so than our British spring and summer varieties, so I do hope you’ll indulge me for a short while as I wax lyrical!
The perfect wedding blooms effortlessly fill an empty venue with romance, fragrance and colour, creating the ultimate ambience; and with the right florist on your side, they can speak volumes about the two of you and the vision for your big day. What’s more, they’re efficient. Pedestals, aisle meadow arrangements, ceremony arches and much more can all be moved into your reception space after the “I dos” and seamlessly transform into centrepieces and top table backdrop. You get the most from your budget, your theme carries through and you keep waste to a minimum.
Your wedding day is all about the two of you, so why not have a think about how you can tailor your flowers to further tell your love story? The language of flowers combines tradition with sentimentality and conveys a meaning that perhaps only the two of you will understand, but as you’re the two most important that’s all that matters. For example, gypsophila is a wedding staple but perhaps its meaning, everlasting love, has been lost over the years. Some of my other favourites include: cornflowers symbolising prosperity and friendship; hydrangeas meaning gratitude and understanding; peonies speaking of romance, prosperity, good luck and a happy life; and roses, in particular pink, which symbolise admiration. So, you see, you can write an entire love letter to your new spouse through your bouquet – how romantic.
I do hope some of this has whet your appetite for more wedspiration; if so, don’t miss our venue styling feature where florals never fail to impress. We’ve also been in touch with the region’s bridal boutiques to take a look into how to dress according to your vibe. Plus, this issue’s Hot Topic experts are discussing intimate weddings.
So, as ever, enjoy and keeeep planning!
Kelly x |
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| Image credit: Jordanna Marston |
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| Blue Sky Thinking |
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Hestercombe Gardens
The historical buildings at Hestercombe have plenty of wow factor and offer unrivalled views across the glorious Edwardian gardens and beyond to the imposing Blackdown Hills. The venue features no less than 50 acres of lovingly restored gardens, representing three centuries of work and featuring lakes, cascades, temples, rills, shade-dappled pathways, and romantic corners. The beautiful scenery is tended by a team of skilled gardeners all year round providing a very special setting indeed for any big day.
Ceremonies can be held in The Orangery for up to 90 loved ones. A beautiful light-filled setting, this iconic ham-stone building was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and offers the ideal backdrop whatever your theme.
Guests can spill out onto the Orangery Lawn and enjoy a drinks reception post vows.
The Bampfylde Hall meanwhile, dates back to 1680 and with its high ceilings and dramatic timber beams it provides a memorable space for your vows. There’s space here for “I dos” witnessed by 150 nearest and dearest.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer to exchange vows al fresco, truly making the most of the gorgeous gardens, the Temple Arbour, dating from the 1750s and perched high above the Pear Pond, can seat up to 112.
The Bampfylde Hall is also home to receptions at Hestercombe and can seat 112 guests for the wedding breakfast and can accommodate 150 for the evening do. With a lovely fairylight canopy it offers a charming and romantic atmosphere as you dine and dance the night away.
Hestercombe House too can host intimate ceremonies and receptions in its period rooms, perfect for smaller wedding parties.
All of the venue’s newlyweds are given a full membership for a year and are invited back for a celebratory afternoon tea on their anniversary.
Visit: www.hestercombe.com/weddings
Check out more local venues on page 19 of the current issue available now: www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download |
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| Celebrate Bridgerton's return with The Francis Hotel's Regency Experience |
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Hurrah! Part two of our beloved Bridgerton has finally hit our screens! Bridgerton, a beloved cult classic, captured hearts upon its release and has now become Netflix's most-watched series, with a staggering 41% of subscribers tuning in to its last series. Fans of the hit period drama filmed in the fair city of Bath can truly immerse themselves in the Regency era during a stay at The Francis Hotel. The city of Bath is home to many iconic spots from the show, including Modiste's dress shop, Lady Danbury's townhouse, and Gunter's tea shop. From the cobbled and picturesque Abbey Green, which stood in for a market square in the series, to The Holburne Museum, which acted as the entry for the opulent ball scenes, guests will be able to recognise many of the famous sites that take place on Bridgerton. Fans may even take a visit to the home of the Featheringtons, No.1 The Crescent which in real life is a museum dedicated to the period.
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| The shoulders have it - straps that is! |
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These strappy styles will take you from day to dancefloor; ruffles, spaghetti, wide, cross back... the choices are endless!
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| Viva España! |
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Kelly Andrews experiences the finer side of life at Hostal de La Gavina in Spain's Costa Brava which she wouldn't hesitate to recommend to honeymooners
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
14 Jul 2024 - Love Actually Bath Racecourse Wedding Show
Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU
www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk
21 Jul 2024 - 'The Big Love' Bristol Wedding Show
Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, BS3 2EJ
www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk
28 Jul 2024 - Love Actually 'The Grand Atlantic' Wedding Fayre
Beach Rd, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BA
www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| Read the latest issue of Your Bristol and Somerset Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Bristol and Somerset Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
Interested in areas outside of Bristol and Somerset? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here.
Happy planning! |
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