NEW WEDDING VENUE Set in tranquil and well-maintained grounds, the recently launched Storyboard at Shepperton provides plenty of photo opportunities within the wedding suites and meadows. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand extravaganza, with a theme that’s vibrant or more traditional, the flexible spaces, catering from 12 to 250 guests, can be tailored to your needs. With a private entrance to the reception, a wedding bar and access to a scenic terrace, Storyboard is a gorgeous property. Choose one of its packages or build your own. The experienced team will ensure that every detail is taken care of, leaving you free to cherish every moment. Get a good night’s sleep in a contemporary room at the coupled hotel, Holiday Inn London Shepperton. Couples will receive a complimentary executive bedroom and preferential rates for guests, access to the pool and a hearty breakfast in the morning. The spa treatment rooms offer a range of relaxing experiences and are available as an extra addition. Visit www.storyboardatshepperton.com for more information. PICTURE PERFECT Eray Kaya from irockvisuals, a photographer based in Sutton, is offering 20 per cent of his services if you book by 31st January, 2022. Available for micro-weddings, large celebrations and portfolio sessions, Eray can tailor packages to suit your big day. From full-day packages covering bridal preparation until the first dance to partial day coverage for those with small celebrations, irockvisuals has something to suit everyone. Eray also offers one-hour engagement shoots at a location of your choice, so you can get to know him before the big day and capture some beautiful photographs. “I’ve shot in some stunning places, documenting all sorts of people at different occasions,” says Eray. “I’ll travel to wherever you want me to go, and I’m happy to discuss all your specific photo requests with you. I will always tailor a package to suit your needs.” For more information, visit www.irockvisuals.com A SPECIAL DAY Elegantly set beside the 4,800 acres of Windsor’s Great Park, Fairmont Windsor Park is a new countryside wedding venue designed to reflect the site’s heritage. The grand opening will be on 1st January, 2022, offering UK staycationers access to a new destination for the season ahead. This elegant countryside retreat boasts more than 200 stylish rooms and lavish suites, a state-of-the-art spa with 18 treatment rooms, a six-person hammam, a cryotherapy chamber, a 20m indoor pool, a Himalayan salt room, a courtyard hydrotherapy vitality pool and a Japanese Ashiyu foot ritual bath. “We wanted to create a sanctuary for those who wish to escape the stresses of modern-day life and provide an intimate space for families, friends and couples alike to reconnect after another challenging year,” says Surinder Arora, the founder and chairman of the Arora Group. “We can’t wait to welcome guests both from the UK and overseas who are looking forward to travelling again and enjoying luxury hospitality.” Visit www.fairmont-windsorpark.com for more details. CONGRATULATIONS! Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, part of the Exclusive Collection, is the first hotel group in the UK to have been awarded certification as a B Corp (www.bcorporation.uk). The certification addresses the entirety of a venue’s operations and covers five key areas of governance, workers, community, environment and customers. Pennyhill Park is now part of a community of 4,000 businesses globally that have been certified as B Corps. Danny Pecorelli, the managing director of Exclusive Collection, tells us: “It’s been a long but rewarding process to achieve B Corp certification, and we’ve learned so much and have so much still to do. We are now embarking on a new chapter for the Collection where we will build on the good that we’ve been doing for the last 40 years and look at how we can do better. B Corp is a community that we’re very proud to be associated with, and we too will play our part in helping to educate and spread the word that success in business is as much about people and the planet as it is about profit.” Discover more at www.exclusive.co.uk/pennyhill-park www.irockvisuals.com 10
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