Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- Page number 9 - June/July 2021 (Issue 27)

The latest news from around both counties NEWS Nearlywed Interactive entertainment CherryTop Weddings has developed a new Covid-secure interactive wedding entertainment experience that can be enjoyed by guests attending as well as friends and relatives watching remotely. (It’s also ideal for larger celebrations when restrictions lift.) Everyone will receive a ‘Love Story’ which is a printed booklet personalised by the couple. It contains photographs of the newlyweds and activities chosen by them including a quiz to find out how much their guests know about them, wedding speech bingo, word searches, drawing challenges and much more. Couples design their own Love Story booklet using CherryTop Weddings’ content management system. There’s a range of designs and colourways to choose from that suit all wedding themes and couples choose their design for the front and back cover. The package includes a personalised pen with each booklet, a special souvenir of the day, and activities for children. There are different packages available to suit each couple’s needs starting from £150. For more information call 01872 713 344 or visit www.cherrytopweddings.com SELF-CATERING STAYCATIONS The Manor House in Wiltshire has added a self-catering option to its already impressive line-up of bedrooms, suites and properties with a new private cottage located in Castle Combe. With many couples looking to honeymoon in the UK this year, the luxury Wiltshire hotel has purchased Baker’s Cottage to give a new dimension to its overnight offering. It’s a two-bedroom, dog-friendly property with a garden terrace, kitchen and lounge. Complete with a double bedroom, twin bedroom, and a sofa bed available in the lounge, it’s perfect for a relaxing family getaway – accommodating up to four adults. General manager Gaius Wyncoll, tells us: “Baker’s Cottage is a real coup for The Manor House. It’s a stunning property with plenty of character and space. We’re lucky enough to be situated in one of the most magnificent parts of the country and wanted to make sure that we would appeal to everyone looking for a domestic getaway this summer.” Avid golfers can enjoy one of the best courses in the South West at The Manor House, with the 18- hole layout set amongst 365 acres of rolling countryside. The luxury 14 th -century stately hotel is also home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, al-fresco dining terraces and a dedicated gin bar. To find out more, visit www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house EDITOR LOVES These 'Wiltshire' and 'Salisbury' monochrome location letter prints are part of the new collection that can be personalised with the wedding date or new married name initials from https://lucylovesthis.com New addition Spaceintense marquee hire in Gloucestershire has developed frames for floral arrangements to be suspended overhead from ladders or decorative hoops. To book, visit https://spaceintense.co.uk an d turn to page 17 to read more. EDITOR’S PICK Paxton & Whitfield cheesemongers have launched five new gifts to help celebrate Father’s Day. To shop, visit www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9