Your Herts and Beds Wedding - Page number 10 - August/September 2021 (Issue 87)

PICTURE PERFECT Celebrating the latest easing in restrictions, Herts Wedding Photography is offering three lucky couples the chance to win a free engagement shoot. The Stevenage-based company specialises in natural, fun photography while capturing all the emotion on the day. For newly engaged couples looking for adventurous and beautiful portraits, this engagement experience is a great way to get used to being in front of the camera and capture shots to treasure forever. For your chance to be selected, please drop an email to owner Steve Connolly at Herts Wedding Photography for a link to the application form at engaged@hertsphotography.co.uk. This offer is open to all couples who don’t currently have a photographer booked for their wedding. Steve will announce the winners via email and within its private Facebook group, where the company shares tons of hints and tips to help couples plan their wedding day. Discover more here: www.hertsphotography.co.uk DELECTABLE DELIGHTS Emmy’s Brigadeiro has launched virtual brigadeiro workshops, which are perfect for hen dos. Each attendee gets their own delicious brigadeiro (a traditional Brazilian dessert) making kit, full of all the tasty ingredients needed for the fun-filled experience. They will then learn step-by-step instructions to make the delicious treats by the founder Emoke Rocha. For those on a hunt for the perfect wedding favours, why not keep these bite-sized delights in mind? The last year has been challenging for the business, but the team never stopped delivering delicious gift boxes all across the UK to help say ‘thank you’, ‘miss you’, ‘happy birthday’ and more. Discover more here: www.emmysbrigadeiro.com Looking you best After being in the business for nine years and gaining a NVQ (National Vocational Qualification), owner Danine Marie Eary decided to take the plunge and create her own company after growing a particular passion for the bridal world. She says, “There’s so much satisfaction in making the bride and bridal party look fabulous for their big day. I knew running my own business would be the best thing to do as I love travelling all over the world for my couples on their wedding day and going freelance has given me the flexibility to do that.” After completing her masters and getting a degree at Wella Professionals, Danine joined the elite three per cent of people in the UK and Ireland who have completed the course. She was also awarded the Wella Master Colour Expert certification. To celebrate her new venture, Danine Marie Hair is offering one bridesmaid in bridal parties of four people or more a complimentary hairstyle on the wedding day. Discover more here: www.daninemariehair.com Say “I do” Hertfordshire-base supplier Alison Ann – The Civil Celebrant has been crowned industry winner at the very first Celebrant Industry Awards, which took place over Zoom. More than 56 finalists from around the world sat eagerly waiting to discover if they were lucky enough to receive any of the awards after being judged by wedding and funeral professionals. Owner Alison was over-the-moon to win Best National Celebrant - Weddings and Global Celebrant of the Year 2021, which was a huge achievement. She says, “I’m absolutely blown away! To be nominated by my clients and peers for my service to the industry is such a wonderful feeling – I’m so grateful.” Alison will also be acting as a celebrant for the wedding of Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood when he says “I do” to Jonathan Myring in 2023. Craig says, “I just wanted to say a massive congratulations to the powerhouse celebrant that is Alison Ann – The Civil Celebrant.” He adds “I know that our wedding is in the safest of hands darling – we’re so thrilled for you.” Discover more about the company here: www.thecivilcelebrant.com www.cam illajhards.com http://wed dingsm.com/beckylee 10