NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on the latest from around th region CEREMONIES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’! Somerset ceremonies will be getting an exciting refresh in 2023. Somerset Registration Service has launched a survey to help them rewrite ceremonies that reflect what couples want. If you feel like sharing your thoughts on your ideal big day, now is the perfect time to have your say. Readings, personal vows, optional extras, planning meetings, even the style of the ceremony itself, everything is up for review, and the team is keen to hear your ideas. Modern or traditional, relaxed or formal, just the basics or something elaborate: what kind of day is your dream wedding? The online survey will be open until the end of January and is available to the already married, nearly married or the hoping-to-be married alike. Read more about it and complete the survey at www.somersetweddingservice.org.uk/ somerset-ceremony-survey IT’S SHOWTIME! A comfortable home with a traditional farmhouse feel, Batch Country House boasts cosy lounge areas and ample space. An exclusive-use venue it only hosts one wedding per day. The venue’s beautiful, award-winning, landscaped gardens overlook the Mendip Hills, and you’ll find plenty of water features dotted around including ponds, waterfalls and fountains. Plus, the outdoor photo opportunities are endless and it’s licensed for indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies. This local lovely is hosting a wedding show on Sunday 5th February, 2023 between 11.30am and 3pm. It’s your opportunity to take a look around and meet some fantastic local suppliers. Find out more at https://batchcountryhouse.co.uk PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES Dance Factory Bristol is a vibrant dance company based in Bristol, founded by experienced dancer and choreographer Michele Webber. Its goal is to provide fun, informal dancing classes for people of all ages and abilities, covering a range of styles from ballroom and Latin to hip-hop and street. Whether you’re anxious about your first dance or want to wow with some impressive choreography, Michele can help with tailored dancing lessons. There are packages to suit everyone from one lesson to three, or more if you really want to put on a show! Whatever you go for, the team will work with you to make your first dance right for you. They’re also on hand to offer advice on music selection and will style your dance to complement your day. You can even challenge your wedding party to perform a number, as Dance Factory Bristol also welcomes group lessons. Recently Michele has celebrated teaching her 1,000th first-dance couple, and is working with couples on increasingly exciting and diverse projects as she is helping one pair with a flash mob as part of their first dance, coming up in 2023. To find out more about putting your dancing feet into action, check out www.dancefactorybristol.com https://shutterbliss.co.uk 8
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