An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 91)

All the latest from around the region NEWS Nearlywed COLOUR POP! We just had to introduce you to the awesome new venue styling company Beebits Balloons, which launched in 2019. Specialising in contemporary and organic balloon décor, they’ve also recently started offering dazzling sequin walls. “I was looking for a new premium product with the wow factor,” says owner Melanie Bhabuta. “After lots of research I found high-quality, colour-rich, air-activated sequin panel walls and I knew they were the perfect product for us. They’re one of the top trends to look out for in 2020, and can be used as a video and photo backdrop or for a statement behind your top table or cake stand. You can even add coloured lighting to give a multitude of looks.” The company’s on-trend organic balloon garlands are the perfect finishing touch for the walls, and with the team’s eye for detail, they can create the installation of your dreams. Find out more at beebitsballoons.uk and make sure you head to our Freebies and Offers feature on page 15 for a brilliant discount! NEW VENUE ALERT! The gorgeous Grade II listed East Mersea Hall has recently relaunched as a wedding venue after it was purchased at the end of 2019. The property is nestled in stunning grounds with its own tranquil lake on the idyllic Mersea Island just five minutes from the beach. The Pavilion (180 guests) is located in the grounds for wedding breakfasts, and there’s also the Secret Garden (250 guests), which is a secluded spot for al fresco weddings with a festival vibe. The venue has a ceremony licence and there’s also a pretty church in the grounds. Couples will be looked after by a wedding manager, who’ll help take care of the whole planning process and make sure everything runs smoothly on the day. The venue takes pride in its flexibility and works with brides and grooms to let them have their wedding their way. To find out more, visit eastmerseahall.com theedgephotography.co.uk MIXING IT UP If you’re thinking about how to keep your guests refreshed on your big day, then make sure you check out the brilliant new mobile bar concept from Frankies Wine Bar in Hornchurch. Stocking a huge range of drinks, and with access to hundreds of products from across the globe, you can now have the expertise of the team wherever you want. Until the end of June 2020, any new bookings will have the bar hire fee waived, so you’re only paying for the drinks. Flick to page 4 to read our interview with owner Paul Elbourne. Visit frankieswinebar.com Party all night The world-famous Sugar Hut nightclub in Essex has relaunched after being bought by the team behind Studio 338 in South East London. The legendary party spot is the perfect hen do location, with events director Dan Perrin promising to bring the best of Ibiza to Essex. The venue has been decked out with fabulous new interiors that combine the heritage of the building with eccentric English charm. Downstairs, you’ll love the silk red roses covering the ceiling alongside gold leaf and rose petal tabletops. Even the bathrooms have had an Insta-worthy makeover with decadent gold swan taps, hand-painted basins and a gender-neutral powder room. Visit thesugarhut.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 11