An Essex Wedding - September/Ocotber 2020 (Issue 94)

All the latest from around the county NEWS Nearlywed SAFE AND SECURE Like so many wedding businesses, private-hire venue Baddow Park House has been working hard behind the scenes to welcome guests back safely. One of the important steps it has taken is investing in a service that treats all surfaces and spaces for 30 days, and is 99.9% effective in terminating viruses. “The service is offered by a local company called Emergent Hygiene (www.emergenthygiene.co.uk), an d we’re proud to be the first wedding venue to have the product applied,” owner James Martin says. “Safety, security and peace of mind is of paramount importance to us. We want our guests to arrive on a Friday and feel like the house and gardens are theirs for the entire weekend. No one needs to be worrying about COVID-19 during such a special time.” Check out www.baddowpark.co.uk an d read more on this story at www.anessex.wedding IN WITH THE NEW While weddings have been on hold, Essex’s talented suppliers have been busy preparing for next season. Mediterranean Occasions Venue Stylists are launching an exciting new range of products for 2021 couples. “We played around with lots of ideas during lockdown,” creative director Tia Demir says. “Once restrictions eased, we were straight back to our work space to bring our ideas to life.” Couples looking for the latest trends will be in for a treat with everything from exquisite pampas backdrops to stunning floral creations. The full range of products will be showcased over the coming months in styled shoots and over on the company’s Instagram. Visit www.mediterraneanoccasions.co.uk EDITOR LOVES… Over lockdown, freelance illustrator and stationery designer Valerie Carr combined her artistic flair with her passion for fabric and embroidery by launching Thread & Fold, which offers exquisite embroidery kits and one-off designs. “My floral kits would make fabulous gifts for the wedding party,” Valerie says. “Especially as they can be themed to the colours and floral choices of the wedding.” We love the Summer Florals kit; its flowing textures and vibrant colours would make wonderful on-the-day decor or even a crafty hen do activity. Visit the website www.threadandfold.com an d read more about Thread & Fold on our website www.anessex.wedding SHOW TIME – FINALLY! If you’ve been missing wedding shows as much as we have, then make sure you get yourself down to the County Wedding Events show at Houchins (www.houchins.co.uk) in Coggeshall on Sunday 18 th October. This characterful Grade II listed farmhouse and wonderful converted barns is the perfect spot for a country wedding. Register to attend at www.countyweddingevents.com www.soph ieoldhamsteadphotography.co.uk http://lissi morephoto.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9