Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - February / March 2021 (Issue 81)

All the latest from around the regions NEWS Nearlywed BRIDES AND BLOOMS Last year, Izzi Stockton Bridal opened its new Taunton shop, Bride & Bloom, which focuses on bridalwear and flowers. Situated next door is the company’s original shop, which is now devoted to bridesmaids, prom and mother-of-the-bride. “It’s a lovely big space,” Izzi tells us. “It allows brides to have privacy and one-to-one attention as its appointment-only. Bride & Bloom stocks a wide range of sizes from 8 to 30, with the majority being size 18 or over.” With exciting refurbishment plans to the original shop taking place during lockdown, you can expect to see a layout change to adapt to social distancing and safety guidelines. There will also be an appointment system in place to give customers the best experience possible. Find out more at www.izzistocktonbridal.co.uk VIRTUALLY PERFECT St Audries Park is allowing couples to explore the highlights of this stunning venue from the comfort of their own sofa, using cutting-edge 3D technology. Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Georgian Orangery, or enjoy a (virtual) welcome drink in the Courtyard from the safety of your own home. Simply fill out the form on the website (www.audries-park.co.uk/explore-3d) an d the team will be in touch to arrange your private one-to-one tour. What’s more, couples can book under the venue’s COVID-19 promise, which states that should government legislation prevent your wedding from going ahead, it will transfer your date to an equivalent package in the future with no additional fee. Visit www.audries-park.co.uk A SLICE OF THE ACTION We’re sending big congratulations to Kerry Hemms of Angel’s Kitchen, as she recently won Wedding Cake Designer 2020 at the Bristol, Somerset & Wiltshire Wedding Awards. Despite not being able to get dressed up and celebrate in normal award-ceremony style, Kerry was delighted with the win as it’s based on her wedding couples’ feedback. “After such a crazy year where I went from having 30 couples booked in to only making two cakes, it really was a fabulous win,” Kerry says. This year, Kerry has had to pivot her business, from making wedding cakes and offering face-to-face classes to taking her company online. “During the first lockdown I was live on Facebook two or three times a week,” she explains. “It started off casually, then people began asking what I would be making that day. I ended up baking live on a Wednesday and decorating what I’d made on a Thursday!” You can now find Kerry teaching live on Facebook for her own students, and for Cake Stuff – a cake supplies company for whom she is a brand ambassador. There are also lots of online classes available, covering everything from baking and decorating to creating intricate sugar flowers and models. Find out more at www.angelskitchen.co.uk https://lens monkey.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9