Wedding stylist unveils trends Wedding and event stylist Natalie Blake unveils the most popular trends that 2025 is enjoying. She says, “We’re seeing couples swap beige, neutral tones and dried flower arrangements for those featuring bursts of colour. This is a great way to add a more personalised feel to a wedding day by making a colourful and bold statement.” Natalie also explains how private, intimate gatherings are trending this year. She says, “Micro weddings are proving to be just as popular. Put the large wedding plans aside and concentrate on a smaller guest list. Having more time to spend with your loved ones on your special day and prioritising spending money on the things that you want to maximise is key.” nblakeweddingdesign.com Ugly Butterly 2.0 HAS OPENED AT THE HEADLAND Award-winning chef Adam Handling MBE has opened Ugly Butterfly 2.0 at The Headland in Newquay. Local artist Olly Howe has created a mural, which covers the exterior, capturing the sapphire, ruby and gold colours of the Ugly Butterfly logo. Inside, visual nods to Cornwall’s breathtaking natural landscape are woven throughout the space. Soft pink and pale green tones echo the shifting light from day to night, against floral pieces. Ugly Butterfly 2.0 is open for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. The menu offers a sustainable and flexible ‘4x4’ offering, enabling guests to build their journey through the South West’s larder. Highlights include Porthilly oysters to start and Adam’s signature lobster wagyu using St.Ives lobsters. Bonbons from the Adam Handling chocolate shop are available too, plus there’s a new champagne trolley featuring a varied selection of champagne and sparkling wine. The relaxed terrace menu serves comfort food that champions Cornish seafood - there’s a fish and chips meal deal, with champagne and dessert. uglybutterfly.co.uk LEADERS AT BOVEY CASTLE FEATURED IN HOSPITALITY POWER LIST Mark Chambers, managing director of the Eden Hotel Collection - which runs Bovey Castle in Dartmoor - has been recognised in The Boutique Hotelier Power List 2025. Mark was named in the ‘Business Leader’ category, while people director Lisa Redding has been recognised in the ‘Hidden Heroes’ category after the hospitality market was invited to nominate individuals. Mark said: “This recognition is extra special as it has been made by industry peers, and further underlines our hotels’ standing not just with the public, but the wider hospitality sector too.” boveycastle.com NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from the region 6
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