Your Herts and Beds Wedding - August/September 2020 (Issue 81)

All the latest from around the regions Nearlywed NEWS A PERFECT DAY Micklefield Hall knows how important a wedding venue’s websites are as it's a digital shop window, and it needs to be as beautiful, gorgeous and inspiring as the venue. The hall decided to use the lockdown as the perfect opportunity to re-design its website, with the technological help of the team at Indigo Tree (www.indigotree.co.uk). Je nnifer Grey Hewson, who works for the premises, says: “When you visit a venue’s website, it gives you a glimpse into the soul of the venue. During the lockdown, couples have to find venues through their computers and phones, in the absence of physical visits. So, we decided to try and give them as much visual information as possible on our country barn venue, right from the homepage to the contact page, ensuring a glorious spread of Instagrammable photos, wedding inspiration and captivating blog articles. We wanted to get across the quality of our historic venue and what’s offered. When couples were unable to visit the space, due to COVID-19, we wanted to give them a virtual experience using stunning drone footage of our extraordinary estate and detailed video tours by the owners, Jamie and Anna Rankin. “We’re totally in love with the results and hope our couples are too!” For more information, visit www.micklefieldhall.com IN THE WILD Paradise Wildlife Park has just opened a new habitat called Land of the Tigers, which has a beautiful view of the majestic tiger sisters. With space overlooking the habitat, the venue could even organise the perfect space for welcome drinks and canapés to start the special day. The park has a lovely marquee, which can accommodate up to 180 people for a sit-down meal and is licenced for civil ceremonies. The marquee is located in a private area with a beautiful secret garden, pergola, stream and bridge, which is perfect for photos either before or after the ceremony. Complete with a fully licenced bar and resident DJ, the private marquee makes the ideal venue for any wedding ceremony and reception. This stunning space is available for the wedding day or reception, with packages available including a personal wedding planner. Find out more: www.pwpark.com STYLED TO PERFECTION Design & Create Events is excited to announce some considerable changes to the business, and is now offering event styling service and products available to hire. The company’s warehouse is open to the public on weekdays or for a private appointment available out of hours. The business provides beautiful custom-made styling, décor and props that express individual personality. Leanne Ramirez Dore says, “We can personalise any idea or design that you have or like and will work closely with you to get your visual event styling perfect. We really can make anything, so the sky’s the limit.” Alternatively, why not choose from the broad range of existing products available for hire such as balloons, postboxes, light up letters, arches teepee and bell tent hire or graffiti, flower, glitter or party walls? Find out more about the company here: www.dcevents.co.uk www.sarahleggephotography.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9