NEWS All the latest from around the county G & TEA…? If you love afternoon tea, but fancy more of a kick to your scones and sarnies, head to Down Hall Hotel & Spa for their brand new ‘G & Tea’ experience. Partnering with leading British gin, Berkshire Botanical, this sumptuous affair features a selection of savoury and sweet bites, created by Executive Chef Robert Pearce, alongside Berkshire Botanical cocktails. Feast on smoked salmon and honey roast ham finger sandwiches, before indulging in freshly baked scones with cream and fruit preserves, plus sweet treats of raspberry and lime éclair, strawberry custard tart, and chocolate delice. Priced at £42.50 on weekdays, and £47.50 on weekends, the tea comes complete with your choice of Gin Spritz served from a traditional teapot and porcelain teacup. www.downhall.co.uk TAKE ME TO COURT(S) Deciding on wedding flowers is never easy, with price and season to consider. That’s why Courts of Rayleigh Florist’s Gillian Fautley now offers set packages for 2023. “We find the perfect combination to match the style, theme and seasonal selection to suit your day perfectly,” says Gill. “For just £1,000 our Willow Package includes a teardrop or luxury handtied bouquet, special buttonhole and five additional buttonholes, four smaller bouquets, two corsages, altar/top table arrangement, six tall hired stand designs, eight pre ends and a pedestal for your ceremony and entrance to your wedding breakfast. Or buy our Rosa Package, with a rose, Gypsophila and foliage handtied bouquet, two smaller posy handtied bouquets, four rose buttonholes and two spray rose corsages – all for just £250!” https://courtsofrayleigh.co.uk LET’S MAKE UP Google ‘Essex Make-Up Artists’ and you’ll be hit with nearly six million results. Gulp. Step forward Billericay’s Leanne Perilly, with an impressive 17 years as a professional make-up artist under her belt. “My passion is for attention to detail, making you look and feel your most confident and beautiful on your special day,” says Leanne. “I’ve introduced a special offer for 2023 brides who book me before the end of March 2023 for mid-week Essex weddings. For £410 – saving you £50 – this includes your make-up on the day, along with four others, in addition to your pre-wedding make-up trial.” www.leanneperilly.co.uk www.ivorywhitephotography.com www.clairecollinsonphotography.co.uk Nearlywed 9 LOCAL NEWS
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