Your East Anglian Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 41)

The me-time Don’t forget to factor in some me-time along the way. Have a regular date night with your partner or enjoy some pre-wedding pampering with your best girls and declare it a wedding-free zone. There’s a wealth of fabulous hotels and venues with spas in the region where you can chill out and book a beauty treatment or two! Most importantly of all have fun and don’t sweat the small stuff. Check out: The Bedford Lodge Hotel, Newmarket for a range of wonderful pre-wedding spa and pamper packages, including their ultimate bridal experience to add extra luxury into the wedding planning. Visit bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk The fun stuff Sit back and relax and let your best girls take over organising the hen party. It’s nice to let go of the reins and you can always drop some subtle hints as to what you like, and don’t like ! Get the finances sorted from the start so everyone knows who’s paying for what and get any deposits in early, to deter people from bailing out at the last minute. Check out: Nestled in 120 acres of Suffolk woodland, close to the popular seaside towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh, High Lodge offers the perfect location for a fun- filled get together. With packages to suit all, you can take your pick from a full day of activities to a peaceful weekend retreat relaxing in one of the 19 luxury lodges, some with private hot tubs. Visit highlodge.co.uk The details It’s easy to get carried away with all the decorative details and personal touches, but sticking to your budget is always a good idea if you want to sleep easy and enjoy the wedding planning. Make a list in order of priority and concentrate on all the important stuff first. Then if the money runs out before you’ve ticked off the last few things, don’t worry; no one will notice! Keep on top of the paperwork too, invest in a wedding box file or use a phone app to keep booking confirmations, receipts and important documents handy. highlodge.co.uk Bedford Lodge Relaxation Room PLANNING 71