Claire Ridley is the editor of Your Glos & Wilts Wedding. Claire says, “Having worked in the wonderful world of weddings for more than 20 years, I would suggest relaxing and enjoying the wedding planning and looking at it as part of the big day itself. Be organised, schedule time for it and work on it together.” Claire adds, “When it comes to the big day itself, trust in the fact that all of your hard work will pay off. Remember that anything that doesn’t quite go according to plan won’t be noticed by your guests. Enjoy every moment because it goes by so fast, and make sure that you get your wedding day photos printed out and placed in frames to keep the memory alive.” THE COTSWOLD ECO COMPANY WAS FEATURED ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Some of the UK’s most impressive small gifting businesses were recently featured on Small Business Saturday’s ‘SmallBiz100’ line-up. Small Business Saturday is the UK’s most successful small business campaign, which takes place each year on the first weekend in December, celebrating small businesses and encouraging consumers to shop small and support businesses in their communities. “The fantastic small businesses featured in this year’s SmallBiz100 sum up the phenomenal contribution that small firms make to our economy and local communities,” said Michelle Ovens CBE, director of Small Business Saturday UK. Small Business Saturday is a grassroots non-commercial campaign that was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010. The brand remains the principal supporter of Small Business Saturday in the UK. The Cotswold Eco Company based in Cheltenham was featured in the line-up, a family-run business offering a curated range of sustainable gifts and treats perfect for weddings. They have also curated 12 simple and sustainable resolutions which will help while planning an ecofriendly, zero-waste and plastic-free life. https://thecotswoldecocompany.co.uk www.facebook.com/thecotswoldecocompany www.instagram.com/thecotswoldecocompany www.gettyimages.co.uk What’s new? SUPER WEDDING STYLISTS Sarah and Kate are the talented venue stylists behind Ambience Venue Styling Cheltenham. They tell us, “Never underestimate the impact that candlelight offers, it’s the ultimate tool when it comes to setting the mood of a room and has the power to literally transform a venue. Depending on the time of year you’re getting married and the time of day your ceremony will take place, you might want to consider going heavier with atmospheric candlelight or opting for big romantic florals with touches of candlelight.” www.ambiencevenuestyling.com www.facebook.com/AmbienceVenueStylingUK www.instagram.com/ambiencevenuestylinguk 44
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