DOWN ON THE FARM Friends and family coming from afar and need somewhere to stay for your big day? Rye Farm Self Catering, based just four miles from Colchester, offer comfortable self-contained cottages ideal for a relaxing break. With prices starting from just £58 per night, your wedding guests have the choice between a selection of modern and welcoming apartments housed in lovingly converted 17th century farm buildings. The Pondview apartment looks out over the property’s moat and tranquil duck pond, while the patio area at the back is perfect for catching some afternoon sun. In the nearby village there’s two country pubs for enjoying a hearty meal the night before the celebrations, while the short distance from Mersea Island makes it the ideal destination for guests to explore the stunning scenery before they head back home. To book and find out more, visit the website www.farmstay.co.uk/accommodation/3508/rye_farm_selfcatering SLIDING DOORS Stuck what to ask for in terms of wedding gifts from your nearest and dearest? With most couples living together before they get hitched the prospect of a new kettle and toaster is far from appealing. Instead, why not suggest a donation towards that much-needed home improvement you’ve been putting off investing in? Chelmsfordbased Absolute Wardrobes design and install affordable, bespoke, made-to-measure fitted wardrobes, dressing rooms, home offices and entertainment units across the county and beyond. Priding themselves on the finest furniture craftsmanship and with an extensive background in carpentry and joinery, the team designs, plans and installs fitted furniture to complement your individual tastes and needs. Suddenly that set of saucepans doesn’t seem as appealing… READER DISCOUNT! Absolute Wardrobes is offering An Essex Wedding readers £100 discount on any of their fitted furniture services over £1,000. Terms and conditions apply; please remember to quote ‘An Essex Wedding’ when booking. Find out more about Absolute Wardrobes by calling 07946 310 173 or visit www.absolutewardrobes.co.uk FIND US ON YOUTUBE! We’re never satisfied when it comes to providing our readers with enough wedspiration, which is why we’ve created our very own County Wedding Magazine YouTube channel! You’ll see tons of big-day ideas, from venue tours to dream dresses, then take a peek behind the scenes of styled shoots featured in our titles past and present. We’re adding more content all the time, so why not hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a thing? Simply head to YouTube and search for ‘County Wedding Magazines’ to find out more. JUST THE TWO OF US Choosing music for your ceremony or reception can seem overwhelming, but luckily the team at An Essex Wedding are here to help. Step forward harp and cello couple Mav Duo, based in Hornchurch but available to provide wedding entertainment throughout the county and beyond. Harpist Oscar Quesada Gonzalez and cellist Alejandra Vargas Munoz met while studying music in Columbia. “We fell in love and have been playing together for more than seven years,” says Alejandra. “Weddings are our passion, and as such we’ve been touring back and forth across America and Europe, telling stories with our music while enjoying every step in the process.” From playing well-known melodies to learning a couple’s favourite songs, their repertoire includes classical, Latin folk, pop, rock and more. Visit www.mavduo.com to find out more. Scan to view video 10
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