Something blue Shannon and Hollie's special day was decorated with baby blue and lilac touches. Shannon and Hollie met playing football and were initially friends for a while before realising there was something more between them. “We loved each other's sense of humour and ability to have fun,” they tell us. Hollie proposed during a break in the New Forest, by a small luxury lodge located on the river. “It was all a surprise,” Hollie says. “Shannon thought she was going away with family and not long after arriving, I asked her to marry me. It was a wonderful moment as two swans peacefully swam past.”
Bspa, a finalist with the Good Spa Guide Awards 2024 located within the four-star Brooklands Hotel in Weybridge has recently enjoyed an extensive refurbishment of facilities and introduced additional ones. A new addition to the award-winning spa is a new Himalayan Salt Room, which promotes healthier skin and aids good sleep and overall wellness. It has a unique microclimate, which promotes respiratory wellness and is flanked by loungers and hanging chairs. The salt-infused air can alleviate allergies, clear sinuses, and improve lung function and sleep, as well as dry skin conditions.
Internet searches for pet-friendly weddings are on the up and Wotton House set among the beautiful Surrey hills in Dorking has recently launched the Pooch Package which includes welcome doggy treats, a canine concierge service, a comfortable dog bed and dog-friendly dining options. This 13-acre estate is home to secret walled gardens where pets are welcome. The main house, which boasts 17th -century vaulted ceilings, is licensed for ceremonies. Several wedding packages are available catering for between 10 to 150 guests - the family pooch can even act as a ring bearer during the ceremony! Wedding packages start from £105 per person and rooms start from £189 per night.
Lydia Ashton is the owner of Groove Aesthetics and Beauty based in Fetcham. She's a registered nurse who started the clinic with an ambition to combine her years of clinical practice, customer service skills and passion for all things health and beauty. Download the latest issue now for FREE to read Lydia's advice for achieving glowing skin on your wedding day.
The team at Walton-on-Thames-based bridal boutique Love Me Do Brides now has a wedding TV show called Wedding Mayhem. Having only recently launched, it's already one of the top shows and the team won an award for it. Every week, they interview wedding-related guests about their top tips for weddings. Read all about it in the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
At Dorking-based Dapper & Suave, their passion lies in ensuring every customer feels their best, bringing joy through their handmade, quirky, and stylish accessories – from bow ties to hair accessories, pocket squares, neckties and ascot cravats as worn by Rob & Jason as they collected their recent South England Prestige Award, 2024 - Wedding Accessory Brand of the Year, pictured. Read more in the latest issue available to download for FREE now!
With the hot summer weather expected to return later this week, I want to be enjoying a drink (or two) at the Whispering Angel at The Mitre nestled along the River Thames with Hampton Court as a regal backdrop. Check it out in the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
With summer in full swing, check out the beautiful Walled Garden at Burningfold Manor in Dunsfold. It's set within a stunning rose garden with wisteria-clad walls and seats up to 120 guests for an al fresco ceremony. There's also a bespoke marquee set between the stable bar and lined barn with a seating capacity of 180 people. Read more in the latest edition available to download now for FREE!
