Your Glos and Wilts Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 18)

CONGRATULATIONS Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa has won the Hotel Innovation Award at the Independent Hotel Show 2019. This award showcases a property that has made a significant impact on the industry through dynamic approaches to reshape the guest experience. Sue Williams, general manager of the hotel said: “It’s lovely that the effort we put in is picked up and noticed by the industry. It’s a great award for the team in the first year of our sustainability journey.” For further information and to book, visit whatleymanor.com and whatleymanor on Instagram. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY SET TO CELEBRATE The Royal Agricultural University located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, has announced it’s celebrating its 175 th anniversary in 2020 and is inviting couples to share in the occasion by hosting their own wedding at the venue during this special year. There are a variety of rooms and areas available for those wanting a civil ceremony for between 30 and 120 guests, and it’s home to a picturesque Victorian chapel ideal for a religious ceremony. This seats up to 120 guests and the hire fee includes the services of a chaplain and organist. The extensive grounds and 17th-century Cotswold architecture offer a beautiful backdrop for big-day photographs and the outdoor spaces are suitable for the hire of a marquee. On-site catering and accommodation is available and this Cotswold wedding venue is perfectly located to explore everything that the South West has to offer, including the many boutiques, restaurants and designer outlet villages. For further information, call 01285 652 531 or visit rac.ac.uk EDITOR LOVES... These sterling silver and 9-carat gold pendants set with ethically sourced gemstones, from £265, elinorcambray.com . In other news, make-up artist and hair stylist Leah Toomey based in Wiltshire has been named a 2019 Local Round Award winner at the International Wedding Awards that unveil a selection of the most outstanding wedding professionals. To book Leah’s services and to see a selection of her work, visit leahtoomey.com and turn to page 91 to read her tips for a Christmas wedding. NEW CHELTENHAM-BASED WEDDING VENUE OPENS The House at No.131 is a newly redeveloped regency townhouse located in the heart of Cheltenham that can be hired exclusively for intimate weddings of up to 50 loved ones. It’s adjacent to boutique hotel No.131, part of The Lucky Onion Group, ideal for accommodating wedding guests. Vows can be exchanged in the stylish dining room and executive chef across all properties, Ronnie Bonetti, works with couples getting married to develop a menu of their favourite dishes from canapés to a five-course dinner. For further information, visit no131.com and no131cheltenham on Instagram, and turn to page 15 to read more. 10