Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 71)

The latest news from around the regions Nearlywed NEWS New beginnings Barley Wood in Wrington recently announced the arrival of a new sales and events manager, Holly Piper. With more than six years’ experience in planning and coordinating bespoke events, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the venue. “Barley Wood has been fully renovated in recent years, back to the beautiful house it deserves to be,” Holly explains. “It’s a peaceful setting with exquisite views across the Mendip Hills and Somerset countryside. I’m looking forward to meeting future couples who love the setting as much as I do.” The venue offers exclusive use for the whole weekend to hold the exact wedding you want. And as part of the YMCA organisation, all profits are used to ensure a bright future for young adults across Somerset and Devon. To find out more, visit barleywood.org evokepictures.com HEART OF THE CITY The Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel recently completed an extensive restoration project, inspired by the building’s Victorian heritage. The work has created a premium hotel experience in keeping with the venue’s regal name. Enjoying a prime location in Bristol’s vibrant city centre, events take place in the Palm Court. First opened in 1868, the recent refurbishment has retained the original Grade II listed architecture and stained-glass roof. A dedicated team of planning experts will support wedding couples, and after the celebrations, parties can retire to one of the elegant suites with newly upgraded amenities. For more information, visit marriott.co.uk BEAUTIFUL BOUTIQUES Ellie Rose Bridal has been named as one of the UK’s top 50 bridal shops in an annual rundown of the country’s best wedding suppliers by hen and stag company Go Hen. “Being a Bath-based company, we had to have a local boutique on the list,” says Go Hen’s Kye Harman. “But even if it wasn’t nearby, Ellie Rose Bridal would still be on it. It’s one of the best stores in the country, blending exclusive designs with a personalised service to create the most incredible shopping experience.” To find out more, head to ellierosebridal.co.uk STYLE REPORT We want to introduce you to the lovely Fran Baxter-Hunter of Hunter Gatherings. Based in Bristol, the new company offers a range of customisable and bespoke wedding stationery, on-the-day details, venue styling and crafty hen parties. “I aim to make every couple feel special and turn their dreams into reality,” Fran says. “My bespoke options allow brides and grooms to have stationery that truly reflects their personalities and relationships. From this, I build up a moodboard of ideas for their venue styling, from large personalised signs to postcard-style table names. These finishing touches will help make the day magical.” Fran also offers mobile crafty hen parties. With activities ranging from knicker decorating and creating DIY party sashes to printing tote bags and making floral headbands, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of single life. Find out more by visiting hunter-gatherings.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9