An Essex Wedding - March/April 2025 (Issue 121)

OPEN DAY AT DOWNHAM HALL Recently refurbished, Downham Hall is a family-run venue with character, style and a welcoming country feel which provides the perfect backdrop for your stunning wedding day. Owners Christian and Andrew focus heavily on providing a personal, bespoke service for their couples and this countryside, boutique gem has the relaxed quintessential English Manor House feel without any of the stuffiness. Surrounded by fields, part moated and with AA accolades for its food and service, as well as receiving several wedding awards, this venue offers something rather different to the everyday. With plans afoot to expand, this venue is an unsung hero which is exclusively yours for the day. Think manicured country gardens, long sweeping countryside driveway, part moated Georgian Manor House meets classic modern day living. All plans are made with their couples in mind and no two wedding are ever the same. Downham’s small but expert team are on hand from the moment you book, and you’re always welcome to visit and get to know them and the venue leading up to, and after, your big day. Where individualism meets creativity, Downham Hall is no run of the mill venue, and attracts lovers of great food, countryside venues and beautiful views without the heavy price tag. Downham Hall’s next Wedding Open Day is to be held on Monday 5th May 11am-2pm, with their much-loved recommended suppliers on hand to talk you through their expertise and how to work together. No appointment necessary but if you’d like a guided tour and an insight into what the venue does, please email: info@downhamhall.com NEW SHOWROOM FOR AFFINITY FINE JEWELLERS Affinity Fine Jewellers has recently moved to a new, exclusive showroom setting, choosing to move away from the high street in order to offer their customers a more exclusive and relaxed setting. The new showroom, near Southend On Sea, is by appointment only and allows you to browse the many ring samples on offer and discuss potential bespoke designs in a stress free environment. The new address is: Unit 10 Crouchmans Business Yard, Poynters Lane, Essex, SS3 9TS. www.affinityjewellers.co.uk EXCITING NEW CHAPTER FOR C TAYLORS FLORISTRY After much consideration and inspired by their recent award-winning success in wedding floristry, Charmaine Taylor of C Taylor’s Floristry is excited to announce that the company is transitioning from a retail shop to a larger, workshop-based premises. This exciting change allows them to dedicate more time and creativity to make your wedding dreams blossom! The new workshop will give the team the freedom to elevate their floral designs and focus on their passion— crafting unforgettable wedding experiences. Charmaine says, “Having our pretty flower shop in Hockley has been a wonderful journey, and we are so grateful for all the love and support we’ve received from our amazing community. Currently, we’re working on some exciting ventures that we can’t wait to share with you! Thank you for your incredible support through this journey. We can’t wait to continue growing and creating with you! Stay tuned for all the beautiful things to come.” For further info, visit: www.ctaylorsfloristry.co.uk 10

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