An Essex Wedding - March/April 2026 (Issue 127)

SUMMER 2026 AVAILABILITY AT HEDINGHAM CASTLE Celebrate your wedding in style at Hedingham Castle this summer. This exceptional all-inclusive package offers exclusive use of the castle, beautiful grounds and elegant ballroom marquee, complete with fine dining, drinks, evening entertainment and dedicated coordination - all designed to create a seamless and magical day. With prime summer dates available and savings of over £3,000, this is a rare opportunity to host a truly spectacular celebration in one of England’s most breathtaking and romantic settings. Available on all remaining summer 2026 prime dates including: Saturday 20th June, Friday 26th June, Saturday 27th June and Friday 31st July. The price is based on 70 adult day guests and includes: full exclusive use of venue including the Castle, Georgian House, Ballroom Marquee and extensive grounds; the Garden Cottage for pre wedding preparations and overnight accommodation for two; plus use of the venue’s Mercedes wedding car, for transportation from the Garden Cottage to ceremony. So much more is also inlcuded such as a three-course set menu wedding breakfast and in-house DJ. For further information and pricings, contact Hedingham Castle. Visit the website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from the region The White Company arrives at Lakeside Leading British lifestyle brand The White Company is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of a new full format store within Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, scheduled for 25th March 2026. Located on the upper level of the shopping centre, surrounded by premium retailers, the new Lakeside location reflects The White Company’s commitment to carefully curated store placements. Spanning approximately 5,900 square feet, with 3700 square feet of trading space, The White Company Lakeside is the second store within Essex and marks the brand’s 75th store to open its doors across the UK and Ireland. Showcasing a wide product offering across homeware, clothing, fragrance and childrenswear, this new store will create local employment opportunities and represents a strategic expansion from the brand’s existing site eight miles away in Bluewater Shopping Centre. Image by Tom Halliday LATEST NEWS 7

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