An Essex Wedding - Page number 9 - July/August 2021 (Issue 99)

LOVE NOTES Being away from loved ones during the pandemic has reignited a passion for letter- writing for many people. It’s the perfect way to send love letters to your partner, convey wedding plans to your guests or write thank you notes. We’re loving sustainable stationery brand Katie Leamon’s new Correspondence range. It offers the choice of five styles of envelopes, notecards and paper to create a curated selection for your letter-writing needs, all packed in a beautiful box for £20. Founded by Essex-based stationery obsessive Katie, the independent brand also offers a monthly subscription service, called POST, which provides a surprise selection of seasonal luxury cards and stationery handpicked by Katie from her favourite styles. A wonderful gift idea, it can be on an ongoing basis or as a three, six or 12-month subscription. For more information, visit https://katieleamon.com BRIDE TRIBE Essex-based multiway dress specialist Lá Closet Dé Chánel has recently launched its website with new branding and a fresh look. To celebrate the launch, we asked owner Chánel Barber why she believes that multiway dresses are the perfect option for your bridesmaids. “With the average number of bridesmaids on the rise, picking one dress to suit all shapes and sizes can be tricky – but not with a multiway!” Chánel says. Here’s why… ♥ One dress can be styled in more than 30 looks to suit everyone ♥ They’re available for all ages in any size or length ♥ There are 80 colours to choose from, with a postal swatch service ♥ They make the perfect maternity option ♥ You can get matching men’s accessories Check out the gorgeous new website for more details and inspiration www.laclosetdechanel.com DRESSED TO IMPRESS We want to wish a big happy anniversary to Martels Wedding Village, which is celebrating its seventh anniversary this summer. Director Karen Lambert says, “We now have 20 wedding professionals under our roof, including our own beautiful bridal boutique. We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved – especially all making it through such a tough time during the pandemic! As landladies and fellow business owners, we pulled together with all the businesses and we feel privileged to have made it through what can only be described as the hardest thing we’ve ever done.” It’s onwards and upwards at Martels, with the bridal boutique going from strength to strength, offering designer wedding gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories. Find out more at www.martelsbridal.co.uk NEWS Nea rlyw ed All the latest from around the county Laid-back weddings After finding that more and more couples were after a relaxed vibe for their wedding day, That Amazing Place wedding venue decided to launch a new package to cater for them. “We found our Twilight Package, with its buffet meal and evening party was too informal for some,” wedding and events director Angie Roberts explains. “In contrast, our Classic Package was sometimes too traditional with its three-course sit-down menu. So, we decided to create a fusion between the two and the Relaxed Package was born.” The new package includes a drink and canapé reception with an informal two-course meal. Menus include chilled-out options such as Mediterranean-style sharing dishes or churrasco and dessert stands served to the table. “We’re excited to provide a relaxed feel alongside the traditional elements that many couples still want,” Angie adds. Head to the website for more details www.thatamazingplace.co.uk www.studiorouge.co YOUR ESSENTIALS 9