Catch up on the latest from around the county NEWS LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Echo Wedding Films has been creating quite a buzz with its fresh new take on wedding highlight videos and has recently refined its wedding film-making packages: Standard and Signature. The standard package is perfect for those who’ve always wanted a special film to remember their big day, without breaking the bank. Echo creates each of its films to reflect the uniqueness of each couple, so no two are alike. The team will take the time to learn who you are and what matters most to you, enabling them to create the perfect film to tell your story. So, if you want to be left a laughing, crying mess, they’ve got you! The Signature Package meanwhile, has swiftly become the most popular to date. Not only to do you get the stunning cinematic highlight film that everyone loves, you also receive a handful of other goodies, such as a full ceremony edit, full edit of the speeches and a short teaser for your socials. “This is the video you’re going to watch with your kids 30 years from now. You don’t want to compromise on the important memories,” says videographer Max Boast. Discover more at www.echoweddingfilms.com Nearlywed WINNING STREAK Field Place Manor House & Barns in Worthing has recently won its third successive national accolade at the 2023 Wedding Industry Awards. The prestigious awards are held annually in celebration of the most talented and hard-working suppliers in the industry. In November 2022, Field Place won the South East regional award for Best Events Team, which secured them a place at the national finals in January 2023. The winners are voted for by couples married during October 2021 and October 2022 at the nominated venues; their scoring and feedback is then passed on to a judging panel who decide who is to receive the accolades. This year, no fewer than 1,300 suppliers entered and 26,543 couples had their say, with 135 industry experts deliberating over the submissions. Amanda Millis, weddings and events manager at Field Place Manor House & Barns said, “We’re over the moon to have won a national title for the third time, and for three different categories. This award is special to us as we really do work hard to give our couples the wedding of their dreams.” Find out more about hosting your big day at Field Place at www.fieldplace.co.uk CHALK AND CHEESE Wiston Estate has announced that critically acclaimed chef Tom Kemble has joined the team at Chalk Restaurant as executive chef, bringing more than 15 years of experience at some of the world’s most prestigious restaurants to West Sussex. Formerly head chef at Bonhams Restaurant, which he led to earn a Michelin star within seven months of opening, Tom brings his precise cooking style, ingredient-led approach and dedication to celebrating local produce to Chalk. Located on the Wiston Estate’s North Farm winery site, 122-cover restaurant Chalk opened in December 2021 and draws its name from the soft white limestone that the vineyard sits on, which gives its award-winning wines their distinctive, terroir-driven profile. The eatery occupies a renovated 18thcentury threshing barn, which has been thoughtfully restored to create a warm and welcoming space. Considered yet approachable, the Chalk menu celebrates the nature, heritage and community of the Estate, using ingredients from its allotment-style walled garden and neighbouring artisan suppliers. Meats such as venison, Herdwick lamb, pheasant and White Park beef are all sourced from the Estate, while the likes of Heritage pumpkin, beetroots, Dazzling Blue kale and Hinnonmaki gooseberry are grown in the walled garden. To find out more and book a table for your next date night, head over to www.wistonestate.com/restaurant © Yuki Sugiura Scan to view video www.echoweddingfilms.com www.echoweddingfilms.com 8
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