An Essex Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 95)

ANYONE FOR TEA? Very Vintage Tea Party, a mobile afternoon tea service complete with vintage styling, has not only launched a new socially distanced delivery service, but owner Anna-Maria has also contributed to a book about how small businesses across the globe have faced the pandemic. “What started out as a year full of bookings and celebrations turned out to be quite the opposite,” Anna- Maria says of 2020. “We had to pivot the business and keep servicing our customers even though we were not able to offer business as usual. We boxed up our afternoon tea and set up a delivery service. This spread so much joy and happiness, especially during the harshest weeks of lockdown.” Anna-Maria also turned her hand to a new skill. “During this time, we had an amazing opportunity to write for a book,” she says. “Ready to Rise, the brainchild of Helen Vandenburgh, was put together in a matter of weeks. It’s a collaboration of insights from 50 small business owners across the globe about how they reacted and coped in their businesses throughout COVID-19.” The book became an Amazon bestseller, with all proceeds going to the NHS and the World Health Organisation. For more information, visit http://www.veryvintageteaparty.net SHOW TIME! You may guessed it, but at County Wedding Magazines and Events we’re more than just a little in love with weddings, so when we recently had to postpone some of our wedding shows because of the pandemic, we were very disappointed. Not ones to mope, we’ve now put all our efforts into making our next Signature Wedding Show at the Brentwood Centre the best ever. Couples can chat to venues, choose their dream suppliers and be inspired by some amazing fashion shows. So get it in the diary, and we’ll see you at the Brentwood Centre on Sunday 21 st February, 2021. SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING NEW Dress-hire specialists Something Borrowed Bridal has announced it will be opening a new bridal salon. The concept behind the company is that all brides-to-be have the opportunity to wear a gorgeous designer gown at a fraction of the buying price. “We want our clients to have a special and exciting time choosing their gown,” owner Alyson Scrivener says. “Our new bridal salon will be a private space to view and try on our collection of beautiful dresses to hire. Light and airy, with a sofa for guests, it will give brides the best possible experience.” Check out www. somethingborrowedbridal.co.uk https://laurajanephotography.co.uk GIFTED Par4, due to launch online on 5th November, is a luxury gifting company like no other and is the brainchild of its CEO and owner, Amanda Howell. The ultimate gift list service, the team at Par4 will meet with you for a two-hour chat and coffee to negotiate all aspects including the number of gifts required, designers and buying. Then you can sit back and relax as everything is taken care of right from the choice of box design, lining and embossing through to the elegant wrapping, which can be selected to complement your wedding palette. Everything is then efficiently delivered to your wedding breakfast or honeymoon via a hand driven service or UPS courier. There are a variety of award-winning package options available and prices for the friends and family gifting service starts at £975. Par4 can also help with the day’s “thank you” gifts for the bridal party. That’s not all, as Amanda and her team also offer corsages, wired posies, buttonholes, boutonnieres and bespoke floral designs. Plus, you won’t want to miss the range of bespoke diamond and gold crowns, which are soon to be added to CAD for a stunning 360 degree virtual view via the website. These are designed especially for you and can even be included in your gift list. For further information see www.par4.group 10