Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- August/September 2020 (Issue 22)

The latest news from around both counties NEWS MINIMOON IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COTSWOLDS Make memories with a minimoon in the capital of the Cotswolds at the Kings Head hotel in Cirencester. With honey-coloured stone buildings, picture-postcard views and quaint villages, the Cotswolds provides a wonderful setting in which to spend a minimoon now that restrictions have lifted. Located in the heart of Cirencester, the Kings Head hotel is only moments away from the delightful selection of independent shops and quirky boutiques that this market town offers. Experience a picnic in Abbey Meadows or venture further afield and visit one of the many historic attractions that this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer. The Kings Head is welcoming guests back safely with a selection of summer offers. All bookings come with a fully flexible 24-hour cancellation policy, meaning guests can cancel within 24 hours of arrival with no charges: ❤ The Cotswold Two-Night Escape is priced from £139 per person and includes a two-night stay in a luxurious bedroom with a full English breakfast and a sumptuous summer picnic created by local business MBB Brasserie. ❤ The Summer Staycation is priced from £64 per person and includes a one-night stay in a luxurious bedroom with a full English breakfast and a glass of prosecco. ❤ There's a 33% discount on booking a third consecutive night. ❤ The Pooch Comes To package is priced from £72 per person and includes a one-night stay in a comfortable superior bedroom with a full English breakfast and a freshly cooked sausage for the dog. There's also a complimentary pooch pack including a bed, treat and toy. For further information, visit the website https://kingshead-hotel.co.uk *Offers valid until 30 th September 2020 and all dates are subject to availability. Nearlywed EDITOR LOVES Wiltshire-based bridal fashion business Six Stories has recently launched these handmade hair silks, the perfect alternative to a veil or headpiece. Designed to secure the hair in a variety of ways, from a textured bun to a ponytail, they can be personalised with the wedding date or newly married initials, £130, www.sixstories.co.uk Turn to page 55 to read more. NEW BRIDAL PARASOLS LAUNCH Shoe Design and Bridal by J is a Wiltshire-based luxury shoe, accessory and confetti design service. Owner and designer Jemma Russell has recently launched her collection of exquisite hand-sewn lace parasols decorated with real pearls and Swarovski crystals. Jemma also creates custom-made wedding shoes to suit a particular dress, style or theme and pretty hand-sewn bespoke hair accessories. Vintage and Art Deco pieces, or sentimental heirlooms, can be added to these and memorial charms can be sewn into shoes. To find out more, visit the website https://bespokedesignbyj.co.uk Images courtesy of www.photosbyjim.co.uk. Tu rn to page 55 to read more and to see the exclusive photoshoot images of the new parasol designs. YOUR ESSENTIALS 9