Your Surrey Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 79)

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND Beaverbrook, a venue in Leatherhead, is preparing for the festive season and has launched cooking classes, lavish feasts, tea parties and New Year celebrations. Ideal for hen or stag dos, guests can learn to create a traditional Christmas dinner under the careful guidance of Beaverbrook’s chefs or have a festive-themed afternoon tea. Visit beaverbrook.co.uk for more information. PETS AT WEDDINGS A holiday isn’t complete without the whole family, so to ensure that no one gets left behind De Vere Selsdon Estate is now welcoming dogs to come stay. Located just 14 miles from London and situated within 200 acres of glorious countryside, the estate has a number of beautiful walking trails perfect for your furry friends. Pets will receive their own bowl, bed and delicious treats to enjoy throughout their stay. Richard Smith, De Vere’s brand director, said: “Dogs are a part of the family, so understandably we’ve seen a huge demand in guests wanting to bring their pets away with them. With our properties surrounded by beautiful landscapes and plenty of fantastic local attractions on the doorstep, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.” Check out devere.co.uk/selsdon-estate for more. SNAP THE MOMENT Sheila Constable, a photographer based in Epsom, is offering packages ideal for intimate nuptials. Specialising in classic, relaxed, natural photography, Sheila and her husband Mike can be booked for weddings in Surrey and south Greater London. Couples can book part-day coverage to ensure the most important parts of their day are captured, and each package can be personalised. To find out more, visit sheilaconstable.co.uk sheilaconstable.co.uk AL FRESCO CELEBRATIONS Foxhills Club & Resort has acquired an outdoor wedding license. Couples can tie the knot in the grounds of the 19 th -century manor or in the new marquee, with up to 100 loved ones. The property boasts two 18-hole championship golf courses, a gym, an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor Jacuzzi. For more information, visit foxhills.co.uk LASTING MEMORIES Millbridge Court in Frensham has launched a new space called The Lodge. The area has been created and designed with the groom in mind and is ideal for pre- wedding preparations. Located in a self-contained cottage adjacent to the main building, it cleverly conveys modern living with a strong colour palette, a raw brick feature wall, a double en-suite bedroom and a self-serve bar. Check out the website millbridgecourt.co.uk for more. philippa-sian.co.uk 10