ONWARDS AND UPWARDS Waterside Country Barn has been successfully running up to eight events per year for the past three years, and has now gained planning consent to increase that number by a further 20. Nestled on the outskirts of Bradford on Tone, Waterside Country Barn boasts a stunning backdrop for weddings of all sizes. The venue offers a variety of customisable spaces, including a beautiful barn, the stylish Blue Room, and a picturesque outdoor setting with decking and an attractive gazebo overlooking the emerald lake. It can host up to 250 people and offers exclusive use of the site. Georgia Venn, owner and events manager says, “The increase of the frequency of events allows for us to honour more enquiries for weddings and other events. We’re so pleased the council has shown support for the growth of our small, rural family business.” Not only is the development great news for those looking for a fabulous wedding venue, but it also offers employment opportunities for a range of locals. The venue is also proud to support Somerset businesses when looking for suppliers and partners to work with. The aim is to source all suppliers within a 10-mile radius where possible. Alongside exclusive use of the events barn sitting in a six-acre field, there are also four glamping units sleeping up to 10, all with 360-degree views of the glorious Somerset countryside. In addition to its beautiful spaces, Waterside Country Barn also offers a range of services to its couples, including event planning, catering and décor, all aimed at making weddingplanning as stress-free as possible. “We’re excited to start a new year of creating unforgettable experiences,” Georgia says. Find out more about hosting your big day at Waterside Country Barn at www.watersidecountrybarn.co.uk https://amandakarenphotography.co.uk PERFECTLY PLANNED In more news of local success at the Wedding Industry Awards, the couple behind the luxury Bristol-based wedding planning business Radhika & You has won the title of National Wedding Planner of the Year 2024. Radhika and Shindy had already secured the South West regional title for Best Wedding Planner, and accepted the honour in tribute to Radhika’s late mum, Versha. The business launched in 2015 after staging an event in Bristol to help young Asians celebrate Diwali in the city. What began with them providing a community-focused event has led them to global expansion, catering for couples getting married in high-end ceremonies not only in the UK, but as far afield as Greece, Italy, France and Canary Islands. Radhika says, “To have won this title this title this year really is everything. My mum was so excited that we were building our own business in our own way, so this is a great tribute to her.” There were a record number of entries to this year’s awards. On making their decision, the judges looked at both testimonials from previous clients, as well as how each business is presented both online by their website and on their social media channels. Radhika & You streamlines all elements of planning a couple’s perfect day with a particular focus on beautiful, bespoke weddings and ceremonies that require a touch of elegance, style and creativity from a team that prides itself on client service, approachability and transparency. Find out more at https://radhikaandyou.com LOCAL NEWS 11 A TASTE OF MALAYSIA Luxury five-star city sanctuary in the heart of Bath, The Gainsborough Bath Spa by YTL Hotels is a modern icon of luxury wellness, combining the rich history of the thermal waters in Bath with the YTL brand’s Malaysian heritage to offer a one-of-a-kind wellness experience in its Spa Village. Now, The Gainsborough is paying homage to the brand’s heritage through its food, with the launch of a new Far East Meets West dinner menu. Including irresistible dishes from the brand’s sister restaurants both in Malaysia and Japan, this delectable new menu is not to be missed for both locals and overnight guests alike and is available to book in the elegant Gainsborough Brasserie. Aiming to showcase the best of Bath’s local produce while fusing both modern and diverse cooking techniques from Malaysia, the new fusion menu uses common Malay ingredients such as chilli, citrus fruits and saffron. Gourmands will be transported to the Far East when savouring these heart-warming age-old recipes where each ingredient is the freshest of the season. Diners can also make a night of it and book a stay at one of The Gainsborough Bath Spa’s sumptuous suites, boasting a period design and contemporary features, or enjoy sampling the exotic menu paired with experiencing the treasured mineral waters of the hotel’s Spa Village as part of a revitalising spa break. So, why not treat yourselves for your next date night? Check out https://thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk
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