NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on the latest from around the region PERSONALISED PLANNING PERFECTION Local lovely, The Ink Pot has introduced its latest summer must-have: a personalised wedding notebook. This isn’t just any notebook though, it’s the ultimate stress-buster, a tool to turn wedding planning chaos into seamless organisation! The Wedding Notebook features a customisable cover for initials or wedding date. It’s the keeper of ideas, lists and plans in one beautifully organised place. Say goodbye to frantic searches through different apps and sticky notes, and hello to planning bliss. A5 in size with luxurious 160gsm paper, it can hold everything wedding related from budget trackers to guest lists, supplier contacts to honeymoon plans and more. Each dot grid page is a blank canvas for creativity. Add notes and photos, play around with wedding colours and themes, until each page reflects your special day. This notebook will be as unique as your love story. This hardback, linen-covered notebook is designed to last, it will become a cherished keepsake of the love and laughter that went into planning your perfect day. Priced at £22, it’s available exclusively at www.theinkpot.biz UNIQUELY YOU Very recently, approved venues have reported that the formal set of words for the entire legal marriage ceremony can be as short as nine minutes. “As celebrants, we were shocked but not surprised by this,” say Deb Stodgell and Jackie Aldrich from Just Ceremonies. “Couples we speak to are increasingly opting for ceremonies that aren’t about the legal words but about cerebrating their journey and love,” the duo continue. “A ceremony where anything can be included, no restrictions. Where vows can be completely rewritten ensuring the occasion is meaningful and memorable. These personalised ceremonies focus on making the most of the experience, engaging not just the couple but the entire wedding group. “When they know the difference having a celebrant-led ceremony makes, couples are looking beyond the minimal legal requirements, desiring ceremonies that reflect their unique love stories and commitments to each other.” Discover more at https://justceremonies.co.uk 9 LOCAL NEWS NEW BEGINNINGS The iconic Francis Hotel in Bath is set to undergo a major £13million refurbishment, promising to breathe new life into this much-loved landmark. As one of the first Georgian buildings to be built in Bath, the Hotel was once home to 18th-century architect John Wood the Elder who was the inspiration behind the first Georgian stone buildings of Queen Square, the Royal Crescent, and The Circus. It has been a huge part of Bath’s history ever since. Working with award-winning interior designers 3DReid, the design concept planned for the Hotel and all 98 bedrooms will take inspiration from the Georgian era while appreciating all the modern amenities and touches that today’s traveller expects. The project will also see the introduction of a new destination-restaurant, The Townhouse Brasserie, which will showcase the finest British cuisine focusing heavily on seasonal and locally grown produce. Towards the end of the programme, a new thermal spa and three treatment rooms will also be created, tapping into Bath’s ambition to be the UK’s number one city for wellbeing. Stay up to date and find out more at https://francishotel.com
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