Your Surrey Wedding- Page number 10 - August/September 2021 (Issue 90)

MADE WITH LOVE Bark & Rock, a luxury stationery company in Surrey, has launched a new range of guest books including its limited edition Bubinga Kewazinga range. Each piece is made from carefully selected wood from Bubinga trees, which is popular in fine furniture design and often used to make musical instruments. Bark & Rock is one of the only workshops in the UK that make high-end journals and guest books from natural materials by hand. Wedding planners can choose from a selection of more than 40 woods that have been carefully selected. Director, Luke Gosling, explains: “Focusing our journals and notebooks on the world’s best and unusual woods allows us to offer a truly luxury product perfect for weddings. Working with these wood veneers is like working on a piece of art. It's challenging because no two pieces are the same. Each of our guest books is made to order and last a lifetime too.” Bark & Rock also offer bespoke inlaying, and each book can include engravings on silver plated or 24-Carat gold plaques to make it truly personalised for the bride and groom and comes with either plain or lined paper. Check out www.barkandrock.com for more information. NEW AND IMPROVED The Ball & Wicket pub, located on the outskirts of Farnham, has undergone an extensive six-figure refurbishment. Previously known as The Forest Inn, the property is part of the Chef & Brewer collection of traditional British country pubs. With a rustic design inspired by the surrounding Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, guests will be met with a neutral and earthy colour scheme as they step foot inside. The ideal spot to find peace after a long day or to enjoy a relaxing pre-wedding meal, the Ball & Wicket will cater for all moments. Upstairs is a stylish function room for private events, from birthday parties and weddings to business breakfasts. The pub also has a spacious garden area, complete with firepits, outdoor lights and beautiful plants, perfect for cosy nights or al fresco lunches with friends and family. The general manager at the Ball & Wicket, Dean Oxborough, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to launch our very special pub for the community. The team has been working tirelessly to get everything ready in time for this summer and we’re delighted to be able to give back to our community with this new social hub. We’re keen to create a pub that’s rooted in the local area, not just as a place to catch up with friends and family but as an opportunity for those pursuing a career in hospitality to get their start or further their careers. We’ve recruited two of our chefs from the immediate neighbourhood so far, with more to come.” For more information, visit the website www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/surrey/ball-wicket NEW VENUE ALERT! Set to open its doors in August 2021, Fairmont Windsor Park is a new hotel and staycation wedding destination primely positioned adjacent to Windsor Great Park and Savill Gardens within 40 acres of countryside. Offering a personal service, lavish suites, a world-class spa and wellness facilities and a gourmet dining experience, Fairmont Windsor Park is perfect for couples looking to tie the knot. Catering to parties big or small, the venue’s reception rooms are set in a separate wing of the hotel and boast grand surroundings. The highlight is the 800 m2 pillar-free Arora Ballroom which can cater to seated events for up to 600 guests, and the largest ground floor meeting room offers the perfect stage for beautiful, sophisticated nuptials with countryside views and direct access to the manicured gardens. There is also a selection of other smaller reception rooms for those seeking intimacy, as well as the tranquil outdoor areas that are perfect for summer marquee weddings. Visit www.fairmont-windsorpark.com for more information. A PEACEFUL ESCAPE New for 2021, Langshott Manor has launched a break ideal for minimoons. Be greeted at the door of the 16 th century English manor house by the charming Langshott team before being whisked into the Morning Room for a glass of bubbles as your escape begins. As your host joins you for a tour of the property and grounds, your luggage will be escorted up to your room. Check into your room from 3pm, and then enjoy afternoon tea in one of the intimate lounges or on the terrace overlooking the gardens. In the evening, you will enjoy a three-course dinner in the 3-AA rosette awarded restaurant, and in the morning, tuck into a delicious breakfast either in The Mulberry or your room. Head over to www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/langshott-manor for more information. 10