Your Surrey Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 85)

All the latest from around the region NEWS Nearlywed A NEW LOOK First Dance Studios in Woking has launched a new website. The team provide fun and informal dance lessons for couples. Operating since 2002, the company specialises in wedding dance tuition for everyone, regardless of age, ability or requirements. All lessons are taught in the private dance studio, but free consultations can take place over Zoom. Visit www.firstdancestudios.co.uk/first-dance-weddings fo r more information. HAIR CARE HERO Hairstylist, Bridal by Beckah is offering a 15 per cent discount off new hair bookings made between October and December 2020. Rebecca tells us: “Hair is what I love, and over the last four years, I’ve been building up my portfolio and business. The bride is one of the most important people at any wedding, and I like being able to create the perfect look that they’ve always dreamed of. I’m also lucky to be able to travel with my work to see beautiful wedding venues in some amazing locations, as well as meet and work with other wedding suppliers. I want my brides to feel comfortable and relaxed on what can be a wonderful, but stressful morning.” Terms and conditions apply, there must be a minimum of one bride and one bridesmaid, and travel is not included. To find out more about the offer, visit www.facebook.com/bridalbybeckah SHOWSTOPPING CAKES Cakes by Nia Cummings and Louise Bernau Cakes teamed up with local suppliers to help those in need during the lockdown. Nia tells us: “My twin sister and I each have a wedding cake business and when lockdown began, like so many people, we found ourselves redundant overnight. Lavender Catering (www.lavendercatering.co.uk) wa s delivering meals to the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and had teamed up with Blakes of Bookham (www.blakesofbookham.com), Ea t My Face (www.eatmyface.co.uk) an d Project Wingman (www.projectwingman.co.uk) to support the local community. We decided to work with them and started supplying cakes and treats. Sugar became like gold dust, and eggs might as well have come from a golden goose they were so rare, so neighbours began keeping boxes for us, donating ingredients and cupcake cases. Over 14 weeks, we supplied more than 2,500 cakes and treats to around eight local hospitals. We even met her royal highness, The Countess of Wessex who came to help in the kitchen. It’s been such a worthwhile experience for us and our children. We have come across so many colleagues in the wedding industry who have adapted and done what they can to keep their business afloat and help those key workers on the frontline.” Head over to the website www.cakesbyniacummings.com an d www.louisebernaucakes.com to find out more. www.skye oneill.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9