Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 23)

We bring you the latest news from around both regions NEWS NEW LAUNCH FROM COOLJOOLZ Award-winning jewellery company Cooljoolz has unveiled an alternative metal into their collection of bespoke wedding rings called tantalum. Co-owner Carolyn Moloney who runs the business with her husband Kevin tells us, “tantalum is an interesting and fairly rare metal, so we’re excited to be working with it. It’s a rich blue-grey with a masculine appearance. It weighs the same as platinum but is a fraction of the cost.” Whilst it’s new to use in jewellery items, the benefits are that it doesn’t scratch and mark as much as other metals and when it does, it can be polished back to its original state. Carolyn says, “tantalum is already proving to be very popular for wedding rings, especially for someone wanting something a bit different or with an active lifestyle.” To arrange a home visit to design your perfect wedding rings visit www.cooljoolz.co.uk and turn to page 15 to take advantage of our exclusive offer with them. www.instagram.com/cooljoolzrings Nearlywed EDITOR LOVES This beautiful buttonhole designed by Judy Ward, bespoke floral designer and owner of Blooming Chic which is an award-winning florist located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is perfect for autumn weddings. www.bloomingchic.co.uk www.instagram.com/Blooming_ Chic_Judy Innovative VIPod dining experience launches The four-star Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel has unveiled a new VIPod dining experience. The first of the new VIPods, situated close to the lake in the picturesque Bowden Hall gardens featuring panoramic views, offers breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and evening meals for couples or small groups. They are beautifully decorated and fully furnished complete with a mobile ordering service for drinks. Guests can feel safe in the knowledge that every VIPod will undergo a 30-minute deep clean between each booking. Gavin Jones, general manager at the property tells us, “We have been trying to think of a safe way to provide for our customers again and I think we’ve got it. The challenge was to keep the fantastic dining experience, whilst at the same time ensuring that everyone feels safe and has the peace of mind that government guidelines are being fully complied with.” Renowned for its 18 th -century manor house and 12 acres of pretty parkland, the hotel is located in the stunning Cotswolds and marries traditional and contemporary design. To book, visit www.mercuregloucester.co.uk/vipod www.instagram.com/bowdenhallhotel  YOUR ESSENTIALS 9