RELAX AND UNWIND Somerset recently saw the launch of Transformations, a new luxury day spa, based in the idyllic Dillington Estate on the outskirts of Illminster. Making the most of the Covid lockdown break for the beauty industry, owner Kerry Hole-Stuart relocated and rebranded from her previous location in Illminster town, launching the luxurious Transformations and opening its doors to those seeking hair, beauty and aesthetics treatments. Kerry’s goal from the outset of owning her own salon was to provide her clients with a relaxing environment perfectly suited to pure indulgence. Utilising the new location she was able to take this to the next level with the new day spa – somewhere her clients can receive superior treatments and top to toe relaxation for both men and women alike. The boutique day spa has capacity to host up to six guests at one time, meaning it’s the ideal place for celebratory gettogethers, while the boutique style means it’ll never get too overwhelming if you’re in need of some pre-wedding R&R and would rather fly solo. Find out more at www.transformations.org.uk EDITOR’S SPOTLIGHT We know there’ll be a lot of you out there, newly engaged over the Christmas period, wondering where to start. A question we often get asked is: what happens once the venue is booked – how do we sort out the legal bit? We turned to the Somerset Registration Service’s marketing officer, Amber Packer-Hughes, for advice. Amber says, “The most important next step is to book your registrar. We take bookings up to two years ahead here in Somerset, though other districts vary. Do be flexible about the exact ceremony time, in case registrars already have a lot of bookings in their diary. We’ll always do our best to fit your plans and normally have space, but there are only so many 2pm slots we can offer! “The other legal step is booking your Notice of Marriage appointment. It needs to happen at least 28 days in advance, but we recommend around three to six months before the big day. This is a face-to-face meeting you both need to attend in the district where you live, even if you’re marrying elsewhere. Once completed, you have up to a year to marry at your chosen venue. This is a handy flexibility in case disaster strikes and you need to postpone (we’re looking at you Covid!). If you change venue you’ll need to give notice again, so make sure your plans are firm first. The registrars will bring your paperwork on the day, so that’s one less thing to add to your to-do list.” For further information head over to www.somersetweddingservice.org.uk NEW VENUE ALERT! Waterside Country Barn is a new venue in Somerset, a one-of-a-kind lakeside gem that’s only available for a limited number of weddings each year. Offering the opportunity for its couples to enjoy full and exclusive use of the wedding barn and the six-acre field it sits in, it also boasts four glamping accommodation units, sleeping up to 10 for the whole weekend. You have the choice of two wedding packages or the chance to completely create your own bespoke version. The owners are working with The Wedding Wishing Well Foundation, offering use of the venue free of charge to terminally ill brides and grooms and are keen to keep it local, so are looking to partner with the cream of West Country suppliers. There are plenty of exciting plans afoot for their first year in business, so keep your eyes on www.watersidecountrybarn.co.uk to stay up to date. ALL TOGETHER NOW Holly Berkley Jewellery designs and makes exclusive wedding accessories that have been featured in Vogue magazine no less than three times! From wedding crowns and matching jewellery to buttonholes and bridesmaids’ accessories, all pieces are hand-woven from wire and can be designed in any colour or precious metal you choose. You can even add pearls, semi-precious stones or crystals to make it extra special. Now, Holly has put together a new package whereby brides-to-be can design their entire wedding accessory list all in one. What’s more Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding has partnered with this fab local business to offer the first five readers 20 per cent off of this package. Turn to page 13 to find out more. Check out https://hollyberkleyjewellery.co.uk 10
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