Your Herts and Beds Wedding - Page number 9 - October/November 2021 (Issue 88)

ONE FINE DAY Ware Priory is a beautiful Grade I listed building steeped in history, with some of the architecture dating back to Medieval times. Beautifully complemented by modern décor, there are many different spaces on offer to couples looking for a wedding venue. The team is thrilled that weddings are back in full swing after Covid-19 restrictions have lifted and many lovely weddings have taken place over the last few months. Couples are delighted with the interior refurbishments that have taken place at the property. The sales and marketing manager at Ware Priory, Kerry Mavris, has also announced the venue’s new catering partners. She says, “We are also delighted to have started working alongside Gusto Catering, Premier Crew Hospitality and The London Kitchen. Each partner brings with them a wealth of experience in event catering, a love of food, exceptional service and the willingness to please their guests.” She adds, “We’re excited to be able to offer an extended range of menus and cuisines to our couples with a choice of caterer to suit their individual needs. Whilst all three partners have an array of menus; the companies are also able to offer a bespoke service to make each celebration extra special.” Discover more: www.warepriory.co.uk PICTURE THE SCENE Nestled within the stunning Hertfordshire countryside, Hill Brothers Event & Venue is a family-run marquee venue, which offers the perfect spaces for weddings. The experience team is currently offering couples £500 off bookings for 2022 weddings when lovebirds quote Hertswedding22 before the 30 th September 2021. The traditional three-pole marquee is a hidden gem set within the grounds of a farm and couples can enjoy exclusive use of the space. Claire Hill is the company’s director and she says, “We only offer a limited amount of dates each year for weddings because we want to guarantee that all preparations are as stress-free as possible.” She continues. “We encourage our couples to start the preparations at our venue a week before the special day and we will be on hand to assist.” Discover more about the venue: www.facebook.com/HIllbrothersevents Fashion-forward Situated in the beautiful town of Royston, Chimney Formal Menswear has bounced back from the impact of Covid-19 and is now celebrating its five-year anniversary. The company has endured a difficult time throughout the pandemic like most retailers, but the team is now looking forward while focusing on their next chapter of what has been a major success story since its launch in 2016. The shop was built beside the original 13.5 metre-high chimney that once provided the draught for the local ironworks’ furnace and has been a labour of love for owner Sharon Cousans. She says, “Given everything that we’ve been through over the past 18 months, to reach the five-year mark is extremely satisfying. There were points during lockdown where it looked a long way off – particularly with the wedding industry being so badly hit – but we stuck it out and are now seeing things really starting to pick up again.” She adds, “We’re fortunate to have a tremendously loyal customer base who value the things that matter most to us – high-quality menswear at affordable prices, coupled with exceptional service.” Discover more: www.chimneymenswear.co.uk/index.php All the latest from around the regions NEWS Nearlywed www.new pixels.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9