All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in Essex, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
The Countdown Begins: Your Wedding Planning Checklist
The process of planning out your dream wedding day is an exciting and exhilarating time that many eagerly look forward to doing their whole life. With this said, it can also be quite a stressful time too, with so many different attributes to your wedding needing to be organised and thought of. Before even contemplating how much your big day will cost and who you're going to invite, the questions of where and how to even start planning your wedding is something on everyone's mind at first. Thanks to technology impacting the majority of aspects in our day-to-day lives, there are an abundance of wedding planner apps you can use. Making your wedding planner checklist only a finger tap away at all times. With restrictions on wedding guest numbers recently lifted alongside an end to all social distancing rules, we're beginning to return to normal. Here, we present a step-by-step guide to your wedding planning checklist and outline when exactly the right time to plan for the next step is.
Posted: 1 October 2021
Find your big-day catering at the Brentwood Centre's Signature Wedding Show
Foodie couples should definitely pop along to the Brentwood Centre's Signature Wedding Show with County Wedding Events on October 24th, 2021 - here you can delight in the tantalising cuisine options available while on the look out for your wedding caterers. In particular, check out the Crackin Curry Co who will be exhibiting on the day and can help with any of your wedding catering questions.
Posted: 30 September 2021
Find your wedding photographer at the Brentwood Centre's Signature Wedding Show
When attending our Signature Wedding Show at the Brentwood Centre on Sunday 24th October 2021, couples have the chance to liaise local professional about all aspects of their day. Photographer Steve Mulvey, is on hand to talk about your wedding photography and has some great advice for planning for that photographic opportunity - golden hour!
Posted: 30 September 2021
Visit The Brentwood Centre's Signature Wedding Show for floral inspiration
When attending the Signature Wedding Show at The Brentwood Centre on 24th October 2021, couples will be truly inspired for planning the wedding, and will gain on-the-day and post-wow ideas! Have you ever considered preserving your wedding bouquet? Check out exhibitor Petals & Lace, who specialise in wedding bouquet preservation and will be there on the day to answer all of your questions.
Posted: 30 September 2021
Top suit trends for the groom by tailoring specialists Pritchards
With more than 185 years of tailoring experience, Pritchards Menswear has worked through the decades supporting groomsmen in looking and feeling their best on their wedding day. With each passing year - and each passing wedding season - the team have had the pleasure and excitement of navigating both the nuanced and bold changes in fashion, as well as the shifts in wedding tradition that have made space for further expressionism and creativity in the age-old art of tailoring.Edward Pritchard, owner of Pritchards Menswear says, "While shifts in fashion and societal trends naturally occur over time, the last two years have dramatically challenged many of the traditional aspects of weddings, be it the size, the location, or the level of formality involved. With many cancelling, rescheduling, or downsizing their wedding celebrations, society has seemingly embraced the smaller, the hyper-personal, and the bespoke in a new and exciting way.
Posted: 30 September 2021
Go bigger with London start up company
London-based start-up BOBBIE'S Brownies has launched with a range of gigantic, indulgent brownies, freshly made to order for delivery nationwide. The company is also adding to its gourmet delights – just in time for the return of wedding season – creating huge, stacked brownie 'wedding cakes' and dropping off brownie-block wedding favours – what better pre- or post-wedding gift? Using the best suppliers to sourcing the finest sustainable and ethical ingredients, BOBBIE's freshly manufacture its brownies in the UK. Expect a weighty, triple chocolate brownie,drizzled with melted white and dark chocolate with a deep, rich flavour, pleasing crunchy exterior and a soft, gooey middle.
Posted: 30 September 2021
Braintree celebrant advises how they can truly help on the wedding day
Celebrant Carol Cranfield, based in Braintree, Essex has heard the question all too often: what is a celebrant? For all those couple tying the knot in Essex, who are looking to host their wedding somewhere different to the norm then you will certainly need the services of a celebrant. Here's Carol gives you a handy guide, for all you need to know.
Posted: 30 September 2021
Chelmsford has a new blow-dry bar
Launched in June, The Blowout Bar is Chelmsford's first ever blow-dry bar located on Wharf Road within walking distance of Chelmsford City Centre. The boutique salon offers a range of beauty treatments including blow-drys, lash extensions, brow maintenance and makeovers from a team of 10 talented professionals. Not only will clients be able to get a variety of beauty treatments, there's also the opportunity to purchase cocktails supplied by award-winning Essex-based Tapp'd Cocktails, a company that offers handcrafted ready-to-drink gluten free and vegan cocktails.
Posted: 30 September 2021
County Wedding Events comes to Greentrees Estate, Haywards Heath, West Sussex!
If you're newlyweds-to-be embarking on your wedding planning journey, pop along to the County Wedding Events wedding show at Greentrees Estate, Haywards Heath, West Sussex for inspiration! After 2020 was a year of lockdowns, post-poned weddings, rescheduled events and cancelled plans, it's great to have a date we can finally add to our diaries. It is also one of our first wedding shows of the autumn wedding show season for all those couples that are desperate for face-to-face wedding planning...
Posted: 28 September 2021
New flower package from Essex florist
Essex's - Canvey Island-based - Exquisite Wedding & Event Services has announced the launch of its new faux flower displays, to add a gorgeous finishing touch to your big day styling. Each range will have a selection of floral arrangements, including domes, rings, table runners and arches. The An Essex Wedding team loves the soft pink hues of the Amelia Luxury Range (pictured). With prices starting from just £20.75, it's a wonderful way to dress your day.
Posted: 28 September 2021
New wedding venues on the Essex/Cambridge border
The Park Weddings and Events is a new venue on the Essex/Cambridgeshire border, which offers a total blank canvas for couples to create the wedding of their dreams. Found in rural countryside with unrivalled panoramic views, the venue is the brainchild of sisters and event professionals Vicki Gregory and Livvy Christeson. The two came together to bring their idea to life, but then the pandemic hit. Suddenly finding themselves with no wedding market, they spent the time building a fantastic portfolio of suppliers to help couples build their wedding. "The Park is a dry-hire site, and we wanted to offer our couples complete freedom to make their day exactly what they envisaged," Vicki explains.
Posted: 23 September 2021
New wedding garden at Essex venue
Chelmsford wedding venue Little Channels is excited to see wedding parties make the most of its gorgeous new Wedding Garden. "It offers couples their own picture-perfect outdoor space at the venue," says manager Jason Evans. "It has a log-cabin bar complete with a cocktail pump; a new creation from Smirnoff, it provides high-quality cocktails in next to no time – so you get the same great taste without the wait!"
The al fresco spot is ideal for group shots, canapés, reception drinks and garden games. Guests will love mingling in the sunshine on a warm summer's day.
Posted: 21 September 2021
Gifting etiquette for wedding guests this season
Attending the wedding of a friend or family member is one of life's privileges, so choosing an appropriate gift to honour their big day is an important task. Of course, being a wedding guest comes with its own list of wed-min, from booking accommodation to selecting outfits and more - particularly if you find yourself in the 'inner circle' or bridal party! So, that all-important gift is often left until the last minute. This is why the gifting experts at hampers.com have put together their ultimate guide to finding the perfect wedding present for the happy couple. Spoiler alert: It's not essential to stick to the gift list!
Posted: 17 September 2021
Essex venue launches new package
After finding that more and more couples were after a relaxed vibe for their wedding day, That Amazing Place wedding venue decided to launch a new package to cater for them. "We found our Twilight Package, with its buffet meal and evening party was too informal for some," wedding and events directorAngie Roberts explains. "In contrast, our Classic Package was sometimes too traditional with its three-course sit-down menu. So, we decided to create a fusion between the two and the Relaxed Package was born."
Posted: 16 September 2021
Your chance to win a honeymoon of a lifetime to the Maldives
Courtesy of the luxury Maldivian resort brand, Coco Collection, is hosting a competition for all those couples that tied the knot in 2020 but were unable to celebrate with a honeymoon due to the pandemic and travel restrictions. The honeymoon competition, launching on 14th September at 12 noon Maldives Time, ending two weeks later on 27th September (also noon MVT) is open to anyone who married in 2020 (proof required) and missed out on a honeymoon; the prize includes: seven nights in a Coco Residence on Full Board including return airport transfers,a refreshing welcome cocktail on arrival, a bottle of Champagne & a tropical fruit platter on arrival, special bed decoration, choice of a complimentary, in-Villa Champagne breakfast or a romantic three-course candlelit dinner, 15% discount on all treatments at the Coco Spa and a special gift.
Posted: 15 September 2021
Boots Photo ultimate wedding day gifts
After the last 18 months, when the big day finally arrives you're going to want savour every moment and capture it on camera. After all the hardwork of wedding planning, and spending wisely on your wedding photographer, what more can be done with those memorable wedding pictures? Boots has a new wedding range of photo gifts perfect for newlyweds. From the hen do, to the pre-wedding photo shoot, to the big day and even the honeymoon there will be hundreds of pictures to utilise and make the most of these products...
Posted: 15 September 2021
New website from Essex dress specialist
Essex-based multiway dress specialist Lá Closet Dé Chánel has recently launched its website with new branding and a fresh look. To celebrate the launch, An Essex Wedding asked owner Chánel Barber why she believes that multiway dresses are the perfect option for your bridesmaids on your wedding day. "With the average number of bridesmaids on the rise, picking one dress to suit all shapes and sizes can be tricky – but not with a multiway!" Chánel says. Here's why...
Posted: 14 September 2021
Essex-based stationery company reignites letter writing
Being away from loved ones during the pandemic has reignited a passion for letter writing for many people. It's the perfect way to send love letters to your partner, convey wedding plans to your guests or write thank you notes. An Essex Wedding is loving sustainable stationery brand Katie Leamon's new Correspondence range. It offers the choice of five styles of envelopes, notecards and paper to create a curated selection for your letter-writing needs, all packed in a beautiful box for £20.
Posted: 9 September 2021
Martels Wedding Village celebrating milestone
An Essex Wedding wants to wish a big happy anniversary to Martels Wedding Village, which is celebrating its seventh anniversary this summer. Director Karen Lambert says, "We now have 20 wedding professionals under our roof, including our own beautiful bridal boutique. We're so proud of what we've achieved – especially all making it through such a tough time during the pandemic! As landladies and fellow business owners, we pulled together with all the businesses and we feel privileged to have made it through what can only be described as the hardest thing we've ever done."
Posted: 7 September 2021
Wedding fair at Colchester Town Hall
Colchester Weddings is inviting couples looking for their perfect wedding venue in Essex, to discover for themselves the beautiful spaces of Colchester Town Hall. The Wedding Fair takes place at the Town Hall on Sunday 26th September 2021 from 11am. Entry is free and includes a goody bag for all couples and a glass of bubbly on arrival to the first 50 guests. The Town Hall is a jewel in Colchester's crown. From its prominent town centre location, the magnificent Baroque structure with its Victorian tower and statue of St Helena,Colchester's patron saint, dominates the town. Bursting with old-fashioned glamour, the Town Hall's many opulent interiors are fully licensed for ceremonies and receptions, offering style and grandeur for all occasions.
Posted: 2 September 2021
Find your wedding entertainment at our Signature Wedding Show
At East London Soul Choir headquarters, co-founders Lizzy Renihan and Cynthia Samuels have been both relieved and excited to finally start putting together its 2022 repertoire in person. "We can't wait to share our efforts with you in person at the upcoming Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse."
Posted: 31 August 2021
New business at Ascot Racecourse Signature Wedding Show
Newly launched, The Rolling Coconut, is based in Ascot and is new vegan ice cream trailer serving delicious premium ice cream, gelato, sorbet and lollies. Sourcing ingredients from ethical and sustainable suppliers, The Rolling Coconut is available for hire for weddings, parties and festivals.Pop along to our County Wedding Events Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse to meet the team and try this delicious icecream! The County Wedding Events team will be the first in line!
Posted: 20 August 2021
Ascot Racecourse Signature Wedding Show exhibitor reopen
Looking for gorgeous, elegant and on-trend bridesmaids' dresses? Pop along to our Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse to meet The Pretty Infinity and view the multiway dresses they have available. From toffee-hues to bottle green tones, cornflower blue to navy, there's a colour for every style and theme of wedding imaginable! For inspiration pre-show take a peek at https://www.facebook.com/ThePrettyInfinity and chat to owner/designer Amy on the day about your ideas and requirements - there's something for everyone.
Posted: 10 August 2021
Much-loved TV personality Joe Swash shares what's new in his life, including his wedding plans!
Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon are a TV power couple and seem to be everywhere right now. Warm, friendly and always making the day brighter when they are on screen, they too have had their fair share of wedding heartache this year. Along with the rest of the country, their wedding too was affected after lockdowns one, two and three! Here, Joe talks about their big-day plans, his oh-so exciting news that he and Stacey are welcoming a baby girl to their brood of boys and his new snack campaign with Peperami
Posted: 10 August 2021
Plan your 2023 wedding with Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse exhibitor
With its newly released 2023 wedding packages, the Mandolay Hotel is primed to welcome newly engaged couples looking for their dream wedding venue. Based in the heart of Guildford, the Mandolay Hotel can accommodate weddings of 10 up to 500 guests and couple have the choice of numerous award-winning packages featuring everything that you would expect from a boutique, modern, four-star hotel. One of our Signature Wedding Shows at Ascot Racecourse, on 19th September 2021, the Mandolay Hotel's new packages comprise: Devotion, Felicity and Serendipity.
Posted: 9 August 2021
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