FLAVOUR OF LOVE Horsham-based wedding cake maker Carrie Raymond of Carrie’s Party Cakes is now offering tasting sessions and bookings are being accepted. For a small charge, you can try up to four flavours of cake to help you choose the ultimate big-day bake. You’ll each receive the cake in the actual-size portion it will be served in on the day so you can get an idea of how it will look when cut. During the tasting you’ll have the opportunity to chat with Carrie about everything from décor, colours, flowers and venue, through to what’s important to you, allowing her to design the cake having taken everything into account. Carrie says, “While it’s tempting for couples to scour the internet looking for a cake they like, I often find that it doesn’t work with their venue once set up, or it has a completely different feel to the rest of the styling, looking disjointed. By discussing everything during the tasting session we can make sure that they have the flavours they love in the perfect cake for their day. The result? Photos to die for!” Find out more and book your own tasting session at www.carriespartycakes.co.uk PLAN B South Lodge, West Sussex, has announced its B Corp certification, as part of privately-owned hotel company Exclusive Collection. The group has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit organisation behind the movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards, which represent its commitment to goals outside of profit. The certification addresses the business as a whole and each applicant is required to reach a benchmark score of over 80 while providing evidence of socially and environmentally responsible practices relating to energy suppliers, waste and water use, worker compensation, diversity and corporate transparency. Exclusive Collection is the first hotel group in the UK to achieve this certification and with recent media attention on the hospitality sector it’s a notable step. To find out about hosting your big day at South Lodge, head over to www.exclusive.co.uk/south-lodge www.whitneylloydphotography.com LOCAL LUXURY Visitors to Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, near Horsham in West Sussex, can now enjoy a luxury overnight stay after visiting the woodland estate and experiencing the multicourse tasting menu at Restaurant Interlude. Grade II listed Leonardslee House, built in the Italianate style in 1855, features ten newly created and charming en-suite bedrooms. Each bespoke bedroom features the fabric and wallpaper style of a quintessential British interior designer, creating an immersive experience. The owner of the estate, award-winning entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE, has focused on British-based suppliers, many of whom print their fabrics and wallpapers in the UK, with a strong focus on sustainable and artisan composition. The designers have sourced antiques to reduce any environmental impact and have commissioned furniture suppliers who make their products in the UK. What’s more, the rooms feature superb views over the extensive lawns, down to the 240-acre historical woodlands and across to the South Downs. The ten rooms are priced between £350 and £550 per night. To find out more about spending a special mini-moon here check out www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk 10
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