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

All the latest from around the regions NEWS Nearlywed SNAP HAPPY We want to wish a happy birthday to Booth Nineteen as the luxury photo booth company turns five years old. “There’s been a massive impact on the events industry in 2020, and we’ve had to think outside the box to survive,” says operations manager Craig Cheber. “We’ve been able to accommodate all postponement requests so far and 2022 is filling up quickly too. It’s been a difficult year but with glimmers of sunshine!” The company is preparing to safely resume its service within government guidelines. “We had a training day in August with all our booth attendants in one place,” Craig explains. “It was aimed at ensuring things remain enjoyable for the user while remaining socially distanced.” We’re so proud of how the Bristol and Somerset wedding industry has banded together to get through this time and is now looking forward to celebrating with wedding parties once more. “The support we’ve had from other companies means we’ve been able to better support our own clients,” Craig adds. Find out more at https://booth19.co.uk RING THE CHANGES Award-winning jeweller Cooljoolz has introduced an alternative metal to the world of wedding rings: tantalum. “It’s an interesting, rare metal and we’re really excited to be working with it,” says Carolyn Moloney of Cooljoolz. “While it’s new to jewellery, it’s been used in electronics and healthcare for some time. We love the rich blue-grey colour with a masculine appearance. It has the weight of platinum but at a fraction of the cost.” One of the key benefits of tantalum is it doesn’t scratch or mark as much as other metals, and when it does, it can be polished back to its original state. “It’s already proving popular,” Carolyn says. “Especially for those wanting something a little different or for those with an active lifestyle.” To find out more and arrange a home visit, head to www.cooljoolz.co.uk THE MUSIC OF LOVE Congratulations to the talented Lucy Harvey Vocalist and Saxophonist who has just won the Best Wedding Ceremony Act award at the regional rounds of the UK Event Entertainment Awards. Lucy grew up in Bristol and now lives in North Somerset, covering the area for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions and first dances. After a tough year for live entertainment, we’re excited to hear that Lucy will now be going forward into the national finals, and you can vote for her at https://bookentertainment.co.uk. To find out more about Lucy and what she offers for weddings, visit www.lucyharvey.co.uk Congratulations! Our lovely friends at dog chaperone service Waggs ’n’ Woofs has announced it’s a regional finalist in The Wedding Business Awards. Check out the website www.waggs-n-woofs.co.uk to see how you can have your furry friend with you on your special day. YOUR ESSENTIALS 9