Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 78)

CHIMNEY FORMAL MENSWEAR WINS MENSWEAR RETAILER 2019 Chimney Formal Menswear is delighted to have won Menswear Retailer 2019 at the Four Counties Wedding Awards, which aims to celebrate suppliers from all aspects of the industry, from bridal boutiques to photographers. The company moved to its current premises in 2016 and offers a relaxing environment with Chesterfield sofas and club chairs. The shop was built beside the original 13.5m- high chimney that once provided the draught for the local ironwork’s furnace, and has become important and loved by owner Sharon Cousans. She says: “We’re delighted to have won this prestigious award. We offer a fantastic service to our clients, but to have that recognised by our peers makes us very proud.” Entries are judged on their submission, social media presence, website, testimonials, products and services. Sharon adds: “Every groom receives a personal service as they decide what to wear on their special day. We offer expert advice from experienced staff in this special store nestled beneath the amazing old ironwork’s chimney.” Chimney has outfits not only for the groom and his wedding party but also for other formal occasions, including the races or a black-tie event. Staff will also advise on accessories to complement the suit. Find out more at chimneymenswear.co.uk nicolacasey.photography DISCOVER WOBURN SAFARI PARK Nestled away in Woburn Safari Park is The Safari Lodge and the Woburn Estate’s most distinctive wedding venue, which overlooks Swan Lake and the Desert Springs enclosure – a perfect wedding venue for animal lovers. For a truly adventurous addition to the day, couples can now incorporate an exclusive Off-Road Safari Adventure VIP experience, an elephant encounter or a leisurely boat ride on Swan Lake into their special day. Providing an extraordinary backdrop for any wedding, couples might find a cheeky lemur or meerkat photobomb their wedding album! Whatever couples are looking for, the Safari Lodge team can offer a service that’s second to none and the lodge is set up for ceremonies, dinner and dancing. Fully bespoke with a warm and fun informal atmosphere, couples can personalise the day with a choice of dining options, from barbecues on the terrace to three-course banquets. Guests can enjoy reception drinks upon arrival, served on the extended private veranda. Find out more at woburnsafari.co.uk fionakellyphotography.com Pick of the bunch Local florist Maples Flowers has been nominated at the British Wedding Awards 2020 in the Wedding Floral Design category. This is a huge achievement for the Hertfordshire-based company which offer the finest quality of flowers and creative innovative designs.  Shane Maple says: “It would mean so much to our team to win for a second year after all the hard work we put in to make our brides and grooms dreams come true.” The British Wedding Awards recognises and celebrates all the hard work of UK suppliers and the winners are picked by real couples. Voting only takes a few minutes and couples details are entered into a competition and a lucky winner will receive a four-night stay in Istanbul.  Vote here: thebritishweddingawards.com/vote 10