Your Sussex Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 78)

KEY TO SUCCESS When you wed at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, you’re in safe hands, with staff at the peak of their profession. Joe McGinn, head concierge at the venue, was recently accepted into The Society of Golden Keys of Great Britain. General manager of Ashdown Park Hotel Ben Booker commented: “I am thrilled that Joe has been recognised by his peers across the industry for his dedication and commitment to our guests. The concierge team is an essential part of the Ashdown Park experience and Joe has a true passion for leading and developing his team to ensure they wow our clients at all times.” For more on Ashdown Park, check out ashdownpark.com NEON DREAMS Add some wow to your wedding with these neon signs, the newest launch from the creative team at To Have & To Hire Events. Right on-trend, they can be used for ceremony or photo booth backdrops, illuminating the dancefloor, or even as a focal point around your wedding cake. They’re also available as personalised signs for you to treasure forever.  Check out tohaveandtohireweddings.com BOXING CLEVER With retail sales and corporate gifts thriving for The WhiteBox Company, the gifting brand is now dipping its toe into the world of wedding fever to join in the big day excitement. The folk at WhiteBox recognise that planning your wedding can be extremely time-consuming and, at times, nerve-racking. Here to lend a hand in putting together some wonderful thank you gifts to make your guests feel as special as you. Its new line in bridesmaid, groomsmen and wedding thank you gifts is already going down a treat, with brides loving the personal touch. Packaging can be created to match your palette and printed or engraved with a special wedding message. Pre-curated, ready-to-buy gifts and the ability to build your own box, The WhiteBox Company has it covered. So join the revolution, and check out whiteboxcompany.co.uk YOUR INNER GODDESS If you’re recently engaged with plans to shop together for your forever engagement ring, read on. Boutique jeweller Arabel Lebrusan has launched her Hera Collection of women’s engagement rings in her new Brighton showroom. The Collection has been designed to celebrate the goddess within, with individual pieces being named after powerful Greek mythological women: Hera, Demeter and Hestia. The selection of ethical engagement rings features bezel-set solitaire and trilogy arrangements of traceable Canadian diamonds, lab-grown yellow diamonds and Malawi sapphires and rubies. All pieces are crafted from ethical 18-carat gold or recycled platinum and presented in 100 per cent recyclable boxes. To find out more, go to arabellebrusan.com FESTIVAL CHIC Sam Nash, the brains behind Bumble Bell Tents, has been a busy bee in the last year growing a fleet of fully-furnished luxury bell tents to an impressive 120. With a huge buzz surrounding festival weddings this year, the company is at the forefront of this themed concept. Sam as 20 years events experience and a little black book of secrets, tools and know-how to create a large scale dreamy outdoor wedding festival. From building an on-site pop up hotel to giant tipi structures and providing caterers and mobile bar hire to a full event management service, Bumble Bell Tents can make sure your special day is a roaring success. Find out more at bumblebell.co.uk 10