Your Surrey Wedding - December/January 2023/2024 (Issue 104)

All the latest from around the county NEWS Nearlywed HONEYMOON PLANNING SORTED AT KUONI, DORKING Worldwide holiday company Kuoni has opened a new travel shop within its headquarters based in the heart of Dorking. Kuoni has a longstanding connection with Dorking, it’s been the home of the company’s business operations for almost 50 years! Staff, including store manager Sue Eaton and assistant manager Justine Poutney have been recruited to help customers in the Surrey Hills and surrounding areas plan their holidays around the world. From Africa to the Maldives, Italy to Thailand, Kuoni has become synonymous with premium travel experiences all over the world and the friendly team are able to create personalised itineraries to suit different budgets. The new store is located on the ground floor of the modern, dynamic offices, overlooking a bright courtyard. Customers will be able to book an appointment and discuss their travel plans with an expert over a complimentary drink from its bar menu. To make an appointment call 01306 637 144 or visit www.kuoni.co.uk SOMERSBURY BARN - NEW VENUE ALERT! Tucked away in the picturesque Surrey countryside of Ewhurst, Somersbury Barn is a new barn wedding venue epitomising English heritage and quirky charm. Combining a lovingly restored ancient barn and Victorian glasshouse, it’s the perfect location for your special celebration set against the backdrop of mature orchards, wildflower meadows and beautiful 16th-century manor. Whether you’re looking for a place bursting with boho-chic to host your wedding reception or a captivating setting for a smaller gathering, the venue has something for everyone. The ancient oak barn has open beams, a high vaulted ceiling, a handmade clay roof and huge timber-framed windows looking out onto the meadow of wildflowers. For those wanting a more intimate evening, look no further than the beautiful Victorian, Foster & Pearson glasshouse which can seat 24 for a special celebration. Check out https://somersburybarn.co.uk TIME TO GET ORGANISED Need help keeping on top of the wedding planning admin? Making Meadows is an eco-conscious gift and stationery shop offering beautiful writing paper, greeting cards, wrapping paper and unique stationery items. Designed and made in the UK in small batches from its Surrey studio, it all began from an original painting, inspired by the British countryside. From personalised notebooks, to printed to-do list pads and planners, bookmarks and ball point pens, the items are pretty and perfect whether it’s a gift for yourself or a loved one. Check out https://makingmeadows.co.uk www.nickrayphotography.co.uk LOCAL NEWS 9

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