Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 75)

All the latest from around the regions NEWS Nearlywed Time to celebrate Our friends at Celebration Roadshow have plenty to be cheerful about at the moment. Not only does 2020 mark its 30th year as a DJ and entertainment company, but it has also recently received two accolades. “We won the Bristol and Somerset Wedding Award’s DJ category for the third time,” says owner Phill Makepeace. “We also won the regional Wedding DJ category at The Wedding Industry Awards for the fourth time! Both awards are based on couples’ feedback and scrutiny from a judging panel so we couldn’t be happier.” Check out celebrationroadshow.co.uk INN DEMAND The Crossways Inn near Wells has announced a £750K renovation project to modernise the property while maintaining its beautiful architecture and the original Cider House, which dates back to 1795. Wedding couples can expect to see additional en suite guest rooms for their nearest and dearest as well as a refurbishment of the wedding venue’s extension, which opens onto a stunning terrace overlooking Glastonbury Tor. For more information, head to thecrossways.co.uk PICTURE-PERFECT Business partners Samantha Gilchrist, Stuart Guy and Natasha Cronin are set to complete a refurb of the 300-year-old Crowcombe Court over the next few months. There will be a new bridal suite, outdoor ceremony space and a bridal prep room. “Since we took over, the feedback from guests and local suppliers has been fantastic,” says Samantha. “We’re looking forward to many more events in the future.” Set in 10 acres of grounds, the building retains many historical features such as superb plasterwork, ornate fire surrounds and two original staircases. To find out more, visit crowcombecourt.co.uk TRUE ROMANCE Following hundreds of entries from across the country, the search by wedding venue Orchardleigh Estate to find the UK’s best love story has now ended with the winners revealed as high school sweethearts Becky Tessier and Orin Jackson. Their relationship started on the last day of school when a mutual friend, who knew they both carried a torch for each other, put their hands together – and they never let go. Although they attended different universities, the pair stuck by their promise that nothing would change between them and they exchanged hand-written letters detailing their dreams for the future. A decade later, the couple are now engaged. The duo were crowned winners after receiving thousands of online votes. “The story of how we met and fell in love is very special to us,” Becky says. “For the public to choose us as their winners with such stiff competition is really heart-warming.” The pair have won a romantic weekend away at Orchardleigh Estate. To find out more about this enchanting venue, head to orchardleigh.net YOUR ESSENTIALS 9