Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - June/July 2024 (Issue 101)

NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on the latest from around the county TALK OF THE TON With the second instalment of Bridgerton’s third series due to start streaming in June, wedding themes inspired by the Netflix show are once again at the forefront of our minds here at Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding! After all, part one brought even more Regency glamour and elegance to our screens than ever before. Beaverbrooks has kindly rounded up some of the best jewellery moments from the story so far and we’ve picked out our favourites to inspire you for your big day! TAKE A BREAK Macdonald Bath Spa, just a short stroll from Bath’s historic town centre, has recently been revealed as Somerset’s most booked spa, with 74.3 per cent of all bookings made in the county last year. The findings have been shared by experts in wellness, spa booking agency Spabreaks.com following insights from its 2023 consumer booking data. Charlton House Hotel & Spa comes in with the second most bookings, closely followed by The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa and Doubletree Bristol South by Hilton – Cadbury House. Rounding out the top five in and around Somerset is Transformations Hair Beauty Aesthetics & Day Spa. Spabreaks.com founder Abi Selby says, “It’s always really insightful to look back across the year and see where and how customers are using the spa. We know everyone uses them in different ways, whether it’s for a weekend break or just a quick visit of an evening. We make sure our offerings suit everyone, and that the spa is a place that’s accessible to all.” For more information or to book your next spa break, head over to www.spabreaks.com Worn by the effortlessly glamorous and feisty Lady Danbury, pear-shaped drop earrings were a favourite in season two, from sparkling diamonds to bold, bright stones. Silver cubic zirconia pear drop earrings, £75. If there’s one thing we can expect from Bridgerton, it’s bold, beautiful glamour – and who better than Her Majesty the Queen to be dripping in diamonds of every shade! Silver cubic zirconia and synthetic sapphire pendant, £135. As seen on Eloise, Kate and Edwina, delicate and fine pendants have been a favourite of the younger ladies – and we’re obsessed. Silver rose gold plated heart locket pendant, £125. Find your nearest Beaverbrooks store at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol; or head over to www.beaverbrooks.co.uk 8 GUEST OF HONOUR New wedding dog chaperone service, Warners Weddings is based in Highbridge, Somerset supporting couples across the county, into Bristol and occasionally further afield. “I’ve always had dogs and currently have two rescue dogs, Ronnie, a Pomeranian cross, and Larry, a Romanian street dog,” owner Lizzie Warner shares. With a growing number of dog-friendly wedding venues, Lizzie can help to make your big day perfect by chaperoning your beloved dog or indeed dogs. Knowing your furry best friend is looked after on your wedding day makes it one less thing to worry about and you can feel relaxed in the knowledge that Lizzie treats every dog as if they were her own. With five years’ experience in rescue centres and a qualification in Animal Management obtained while working with the RSPCA, your furry family member is in great hands. Whether you want your woofer to take part in all the celebrations, or you’d rather keep them somewhere quiet, Warners Weddings can tailor a package to suit them, and you, best. Everything comes at a simple, easy-to-understand price with no hidden costs. So, head over to www.warnersweddings.co.uk to find out more.

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