Catch up on the latest from around the county NEWS Nearlywed A STYLISH NEW LOOK Elegant country house hotel Pennyhill Park in Bagshot has announced the launch of a stunning new dedicated wedding venue space for the summer season. Set within a 120-acre estate in the heart of Surrey's countryside, Pennyhill Park provides a classically romantic backdrop with its charming ivy-clad mansion house defined by its traditional 19th-century architecture, garden terraces and manicured lawns. Couples can now enjoy exclusive use of the hotel's private terrace wing in its entirety. Drinks receptions can be hosted in the artfully refurbished Water Lily Suite, or on the Lily Pond Terrace overlooking the grounds when the weather is fine. Wedding receptions for up to 120 guests can be hosted in the newly renovated Parkview Suite complete with a full bar for evening celebrations. The private terrace wing is also home to five stunningly refurbished rooms and suites for members of the wedding party to stay in on the wedding night, or indeed longer. You can expect a dedicated wedding team throughout your journey to create a bespoke package for your big day, from intimate affairs to stylish receptions and lavish ceremonies for up to 120 guests. Those staying can also make use of the hotel's award-winning 45,000sq ft spa and a choice of dining options including Michelin-starred Latymer. Find out more at www.exclusive.co.uk/pennyhill-park VINTAGE VIBES LanRetro is a small Surrey-based company specialising in handmade hair scarves, customised accessories and gifts, ideal for thanking your bride tribe for being part of your day. What’s more, the brand is passionate about creating beautiful accessories that are also good for the planet. Made to order, the super-stylish cotton hair scarves are available in a variety of colours and patterns, and where possible, produced from recycled fabrics. You can also choose a gift from the range of vibrant lifestyle accessories including clutch bags, phone cases and holders. LanRetro is committed to reducing its environmental impact, by using recycled packaging and shipping products in carbon-neutral packaging. Find out more at www.lanretro.com WEDDING-READY WORKOUT New boutique Pilates studio Bondi Rise, situated moments from Hampton Court Station, is inspired by the active lifestyle of Australia’s Bondi Beach. Pioneers of the celeb-favourite reformer workout offers approachable workout programmes to empower the body and inspire the mind. Epitomising the exceptional energy of the Bondi lifestyle, the studio offers small group reformer Pilates, mat Pilates, barre and yoga classes, which is all complemented by the online platform allowing you to work out any time, anywhere. Plus, we think you’ll love the Bondi Rise Wedding Workout, a four-week online programme including recipes, workouts and accountability trackers. Having lived on Bondi Beach, British founder Lottie Anderson was inspired to establish a Pilates brand inviting her community to switch off and connect within. For those beginning their Pilates journey to seasoned practitioners, Lottie is passionate about ensuring each person gets the most out of every session. Alongside classes for all levels, there are five state-of-the-art balance body reformer machines to increase strength, flexibility and overall alignment. Meanwhile, the signature Pilates sculpt class provides a whole-body transformative workout to tone, lengthen and sculpt muscles while focusing on the core and relieving physical tension. Find out more at https://bondirise.com 8
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