Your Sussex Wedding - October/November 2020 (Issue 87)

IN THE BAG These new buttery-soft leather make-up cases are made by British brand Jane Hopkinson Bags, in the pretty village of Ditchling, East Sussex. Available in a range of jewel tones, they make an ideal bridesmaids’ gift. Perfect for storing all the beauty essentials, each one is meticulously hand-crafted from fully-lined leather, which will only get softer and better with age. Company founder Jane, is an ex-prop designer at Glynebourne and the English National Opera. She creates, cuts out and stitches every single piece with her sculptor husband, Gerry. Priced at £30 these little beauties are available at www.janehopkinsonbags.co.uk C olour connection T he Elysian Styling Co. offers contemporary wedding styling for lovers of nature-inspired design, coupled with a relaxed elegance and air of romance. Now, Natalie, the creative director behind the company has developed four packages based on the colour psychology of the seasons, accompanied by a quiz to determine which best suits your personality. She explains, “It’s a technique that’s widely taught in branding, to give businesses a clear understanding of the type of client they want to attract, but the same theory can be applied to wedding design.” Editor Kelly put it to the test and the result was summer. She says, “Sceptical at first, since I’m not a lover of the warmer months, I read on to find that this was actually pretty darn accurate.” The suggested palette for summer includes white, dark leaf green, soft pale green, silver grey, seagrass and gold, and you're super-helpfully directed to a wedding hire package including all the items needed to create this look, based on the size of the event. They start from just 10 people, so it’s a service that will be invaluable under the current restrictions, and beyond. To take the quiz and find out more about the packages head over to www.theelysianstylingcompany.co.uk/quiz Catch up on the latest from around the county Nearlywed NEWS  www.kati erogersphotography.com Editor loves SMALL YET PERFECTLY FORMED Set amongst the glorious scenery of the South Downs National Park, the historical Southdowns Manor places you and your guests at the heart of one of the most picturesque corners of England. This rural retreat is home to an abundance of wildlife offering a tranquil setting against an idyllic countryside backdrop. With the current guest list limit the venue has developed an intimate wedding package to make sure your big day is still everything you dreamed of. The all-inclusive package, which costs £3,500 and runs from October to 30 th December 2020, includes elements such as a three-course wedding breakfast, crystal centrepieces, post-ceremony drinks, a country-style evening buffet and much more. For full package details call 01730 763 800 or email enquiries@southdownsmanor.co.uk Find out more about this gorgeous venue at www.southdownsmanor.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9