Your West Midlands Wedding- August/September 2020 (Issue 69)

WELCOME BACK The world-famous Ironbridge Gorge Museum has re-opened after a devasting flood in February which inundated parts of the venue. Run by a registered heritage conservation and education charity, the wedding venue is facing up to the challenge of the current situation and offering families a great day out. Visitors will be able to talk to key personnel about the steps taken to re-open, enjoy fish and chips from the Victorian chippy and explore the attractions. Visit www.ironbridge.org.uk fo r more information. JUST FOR YOU Stanbrook Abbey and the rest of the Hand Picked Hotel group have re-opening with the introduction of custom-designed stays for guests. In contrast to the traditional dinner, bed and breakfast stay, Stanbrook Abbey will be completely bespoke. From the type of food to the recreational activities, the staff will be able to cater for all tastes, ages and group sizes for any length of time. Julia Hands, the chairman and CEO, said: “I’m looking forward to re-opening Hand Picked Hotels in a way that provides our guests with the freedom and space to enjoy a truly memorable time, knowing they are in safe hands while staying with us. As we re-open our doors, we aim to raise the bar concerning what country house hotels can provide through delivering a personalised service that makes guests really feel at home.” For more information, visit the website www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/stanbrookabbey A HELPING HAND Worcestershire-based company, China Grey specialises in stylish mobile bars and has done its best to help couples affected by COVID-19. Christianne Hemming, the owner, tells us: “Like most companies, we’ve been closed since March 23 rd . We’ve spent the time wisely, refreshing the horsebox bar, deep cleaning and reorganising just about everything in sight. We recognise that people may be having financial difficulties or can’t justify an extra cost outlay at this point, so we’re happily deferring deposits until January 2021. We can also take stage payments from January 2021 until six weeks before your event. Talk to us about budget options as we allow couples to provide their own wines and toast drinks at no corkage charge. We’re also offering free hire of our giant LED love letters will all bookings taken during 2020 and NHS workers will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne.” To find out more, visit www.chinagrey.co.uk DRESSED TO IMPRESS Award-winning Worcestershire-based accessory brand, Miss Milly has launched a new collection of cufflinks. The company offers gorgeous and reasonably priced, quality costume jewellery and fashion accessories. The classic freshwater pearl and glass necklace bracelet and earrings sets make gorgeous accessories for the bride, bridal party and groomsmen. The focus of Miss Milly is colour, from cufflinks for the groom’s party to scarves for the mother-of-the-bride. The new collection can be colour matched to suit your theme or colour scheme and presented in gift boxes, making them the perfect present. Check out www.missmilly.co.uk fo r more information. www.roseandrainbowphotography.com 10