Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - October/November 2020 (Issue 79)

PULLING OUT THE STOPS Hamswell House, a stunning country wedding venue near Bath, has been awarded the distinction of being an Extra Mile Venue, for the support it’s given couples during lockdown. “We have allowed our couples to postpone to any available future date without charge or penalty,” says owner Rupert Legge. “We have also written this into our contracts so that couples booking now can do so in confidence. I just think it’s the right thing to do.” What’s more, the venue will be even more beautiful than ever with work taking place on the idyllic knot garden, ready for celebrations next year. Visit www.hamswellhouse.co.uk A VERY BIG HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY Stunning Somerset wedding venue St Audries Park understands the importance of providing assurance to engaged couples who are searching for their venue at this time. With this in mind, should government legislation surrounding COVID-19 prevent your wedding from going ahead, you can transfer your date to an equivalent date in the future with no additional fee. The venue is also offering excellent value Winter and Early Spring 2021 Wedding Packages and it has reinstated its popular wedding loan scheme. For more information and to arrange an appointment or attend a 3D virtual tour, visit www.audries-park.co.uk PERFECTLY PACKAGED The idyllic rural setting of The Barn at Cott Farm has usually hosted one wedding per week with exclusive use from Friday to Sunday, but with couples now looking to navigate the new normal, the venue has introduced three new wedding packages. The ceremony-only option allows couples to get legally married in a beautiful location without a reception afterwards. There’s an intimate micro-wedding option and a twilight wedding package allows for an evening of celebration without the formalities of the day. Make sure you head to https://cottfarmwedding.co.uk fo r more information on each of these packages. Home sweet (new) home It’s been a busy year for Rookery Bridal, as two weeks after reopening in June, the team packed up to move to its new home at The Mill House in Rooksbridge. “The move was exhausting,” says owner Sarah Hackett. “It’s only when you pack up 70 gowns and accessories that you realise how much there is to do!” It took a long weekend to get everything ready, and the boutique’s lovely customers were welcomed back from the 1 st July. With a light, airy and spacious feel, it’s safe to say the feedback has been very positive. “To complement our new home, we are pleased to announce we now stock two new designers: Adriana Alier from Rosa Clara and Randy Fenoli,” Sarah explains. “We also have a bigger selection of gowns to suit all price brackets too.” Visit https://rookerybridal.co.uk www.oxip hotography.co.uk www.parr otandpineapple.com www.ben simmondsphotography.co.uk 10