An Essex Wedding - Page number 10 - May/June 2021 (Issue 98)

ACCESSORISE AND SHINE Did you know that Costco offers incredible high-end jewellery? The membership warehouse club is dedicated to bringing its members quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices – and that includes showstopping diamonds, pearls and gemstones in all of it warehouses, like Thurrock here in Essex. Put the finishing touch to your big-day look with earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces, with the confidence that the quality and value is unsurpassed. All diamond jewellery is set in 14ct or 18ct gold or platinum and the stones are chosen for their exceptional clarity and colour. Find out more at www.costco.co.uk EDITOR LOVES… I’m loving the collection of eco-friendly cards and wedding stationery from The Seed Card Company. The inspirational range features products made from post-consumer waste and recycled materials embedded with wildflowers and printed with vegan ink. What’s more, the company has partnered with global reforestation effort, Ecologie, to plant a tree every time a card or stationery suite is purchased. Visit www.theseedcardcompany.com Colchester’s newest venue olchester W ddings, which runs the hi toric Colchester Castle and Town Hall venues in the town, has unveiled a beautiful new venue for this summer. The Old Library, located within the stunning Colchester Town Hall, is the perfect location for couples seeking a grand and versatile big-day setting. Originally Colchester’s first town centre public library, it’s designed in classic Jacobean style. White lime-washed walls, high ceilings, curved timber gables and mullioned windows create an elegant space, which is flooded with natural light by day. When twilight falls, it’s transformed into a glamorous location with twinkling chandeliers, stained-glass windows and an opulent marble bar. With two entrances and ornate stairs leading from the historic West Stockwell Street, this self-contained suite with reception, kitchen and cloakroom is an ideal setting for ceremonies, receptions and parties with up to 60 family and friends. To find out more, and to book a show-round, visit www.colchester-weddings.co.uk Interactive entertainment CherryTop Weddings has developed a new COVID-secure interactive wedding entertainment experience that can be enjoyed by guests attending as well as friends and relatives watching remotely. It’s also ideal for larger celebrations when restrictions lift. Everyone will receive a Love Story, which is a printed booklet personalised by the couple. It contains photographs of the newlyweds and activities chosen by them, including a quiz to find out how much their guests know about them, wedding-speech bingo, word searches, drawing challenges and much more. Couples design their own Love Story booklet using CherryTop Weddings’ content management system. There’s a range of designs and colourways to choose from that suit all wedding themes and couples choose their design for the front and back cover. The package includes a personalised pen with each booklet, a special souvenir of the day, and activities for children. There are different packages available to suit each couple’s needs starting from £150. For more information call 01872 713 344 or visit  www.cherrytopweddings.com 10