Your Sussex Wedding - February/March 2024 (Issue 107)

Catch up on the latest from around the county NEWS WOLFIN’ AROUND Wolves at your wedding is a big secret to keep! But that’s what happened when the Watermill Wolves took part in Don’t Tell The Bride recently. The groom was desperate to have Bond, the local business’ top wolfie star, as ring bearer. But how to pull it off? The team came up with a cunning plan. Head trainer Natalie Lagstrom tells us more: “We met the groom for a sneaky swap; the rings for a silver whistle. When the ceremony began the groom cheekily handed his bride the whistle, much to her surprise. She nevertheless took it from him and sounded the call. Bond immediately answered, running towards her with the rings attached to a neck ribbon, hurtling up the aisle to gasps from assembled guests. As practised, he jumped up, matching the groom’s full height and allowing the ribbon to be undone as the bride laughed, delighted by her wild surprise. Bond, with his huge toothy grin, then left to the crowd’s cheers.” Find out how to have one of Watermill Wolves’ stunning animals be a part of your big day at www.watermillwolves.co.uk Nearlywed ROMANTIC GETAWAY Tinwood Estate has announced plans to build five more luxury lodges bringing its total offering to eight. The new lodges will have the same design and layout as the existing ones and will be positioned among the vines for a fully immersed vineyard experience. The existing three lodges at Tinwood Estate have already proven popular and are usually fully booked across the peak summer months. Perfect for couples looking for a romantic retreat in the Sussex countryside, the lodges overlook Tinwood’s vines. Spotting deer and other wildlife is a common occurrence, and what could beat sipping on a glass of sparkling Sussex wine while you sit on your private deck? Plus, Tinwood’s new restaurant, which opened in 2023, is available for you to enjoy, offering high-quality, deliciously seasonal dishes. Check out www.tinwoodestate.com LASTING MEMORIES As your wedding day grows ever closer have you thought about the next day and how you’ll feel when it’s all over? You spent so long planning it, you won’t want it to end. With the rise of professional content creators, it doesn’t have to! You can wake up the next day to a library containing thousands of pictures and videos allowing you to relive the big day for years to come. New Sussex-based business Han Picked Memories is leading the way in wedding content creation, and will work alongside your photographer and/or videographer capturing all the candid, intimate and natural moments throughout the day, allowing you to be present with one another and your loved ones. More than ever couples are looking to give guests unforgettable experiences, so documenting every moment is crucial, and is where a content creator comes in. Hannah from Han Picked Memories will be your very own behind-thescenes creative, who’ll strive to deliver content that reflects not only your personalities but also all the effort you put into bringing your big day to life. You’ll never need to experience that I-wish-I’d-caught-that-on-camera feeling, as having Hannah there means it’s all taken care of without you even realising it. And the best part? The very next day, waking up as newlyweds, you’ll receive a download link granting you access to an entire library containing a mixture of photos and videos that have all been taken using the latest iPhone. These will be raw, unedited candid moments, plus there’s no having to wait weeks to replay the moment you said “I do.” By no means intended to replace your photographer or videographer, Han Picked Memories is an add-on service working alongside your chosen suppliers. Find out more at www.hanpickedmemories.co.uk www.hanpickedmemories.co.uk LOCAL NEWS 9

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