Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 70)

Dance with me Following an incredible career in the United States, choreographer Steph Kelsall recently moved back to Bristol and has set up a business teaching local couples how to have the perfect first dance. Steph explains how it all began: “My career in wedding choreography started four years ago, when I started working for Dance With Me USA, a company owned by the professional dancers of Dancing With The Stars – America’s Strictly Come Dancing . Here I was, an award-winning choreographer who specialised in a range of styles from waltz and rumba to salsa and street dance. I soon started coaching celebrity clients and was invited to talk about wedding etiquette on ABC News.” Steph’s aim is to give all couples fantastic memories of their first dance, whether they want a showstopper or just to look comfortable and coordinated together. “Most of my customers come to me with no experience and leave with their nerves relieved and their anxiety replaced with pure excitement.” To find out how you can waltz your way to wedding day success, visit kelsallchoreo.com The latest news from around the regions Nearlywed NEWS Getting creative The newly launched Creative Collections is a family-run company that specialises in décor hire for weddings, parties and events. Based in North Somerset and covering most of the South West, it has a collection of beautiful items and props, which are constantly being updated in line with the latest trends. Owner Alison Hieron says: “If we haven’t already got what you’re looking for, we’ll endeavour to source or create it. We can provide everything, from a single prop to full event styling.” The company can also provide live music, karaoke hire, children’s entertainment and outdoor games, as well as products to buy and keep as mementoes. “It’s a concept I’ve been thinking about for a long time,” says Alison. “I have more than 20 years’ experience in private and corporate event planning, and I’m now utilising that knowledge to fulfil my dream of running my own business.” For more information, visit creativecollections.uk kellyboitano.com A PLACE TO REST YOUR HEAD Mill Meadow has announced the addition of a luxurious new accommodation option, Goldcrest Lodge. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Mendip Hills and close to Taunton, Mill Meadow is a gorgeous rural retreat in which to escape, relax and refresh. Perfect for wedding-night accommodation, mini-moons or a spot of pre-wedding R&R, the setting boasts light-filled lodges, inviting hot tubs and a private lake. Being close to many local venues, the new lodge is great for couples wanting to explore the area and choose their ideal wedding setting while also checking out the site for guest accommodation. Inside, visitors find a sumptuous extra-king-size bed, fully equipped kitchen, a covered porch and plenty of outdoor space for enjoying a meal cooked on the barbecue station. What’s more, wedding groups receive a 10 per cent discount on bookings. To find out more, head to millmeadow.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9