Your Sussex Wedding - December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 88)

DIVINE INTERVENTION Jennifer Jelley is one multi-talented wedding aficionado! As well as being a passionate wedding photographer and owner of new business Divine Photography, she’s also a qualified beautician and make-up artist, as well as a former bridal boutique owner. “I spent nine years designing and cleaning my brides’ dresses and needed a change so I decided to go back into beauty, but I missed the wedding industry so much that I purchased a camera and here I am again, shooting couples’ big days, and I absolutely love it,” she says. “I like to create natural and traditional images, and those you just catch in the moment,” she continues. Discover more at www.divinephotographyeastbourne.com. Yo u can also find more of these beautiful images from a recent shoot captured by Jennifer at www.your-sussex.wedding/news-headlines SLOE YOUR ROLL Sloe Drinks Co is a super-cool mobile bar service, ideal for the al fresco or festival- style wedding. Based in Sussex, the team brings the best of the county direct to you from locally crafted gins, to craft beers and ciders on tap with classic cocktails, as well as a selection of rums, wines and other spirits. The company’s creator, Marie, has owned vintage caravans for more than five years, having always loved camping, festivals and travelling: “They certainly appeal to my adventurous and romantic side,” she says. Deciding to turn her passion for entertaining and enthusiasm for vintage caravans into a business, she converted a 1970s Sprite caravan into a mobile bar and Sloe Drinks Co was born. You can take advantage of the current micro-wedding package offer for 15 guests: five drinks per guest for £550. And there are also offers available on 2022 wedding bookings from £15 per person. Check out www.sloedrinks.co.uk Say “hi” Here at CWM towers we’re loving life on Instagram right now. Our page is wall-to- wall breathtaking local wedding creativity, what’s not to adore? So, we’ve decided to hop on from 7pm to 8pm every Tuesday evening for #instahour, where we’ll be posting about current trends along with heaps of advice on planning your big day. We’ll be live, so feel free to join us and ask your questions. Keep your eyes peeled for #instahour over the coming weeks at www.instagram.com/cwm_wedding FREE REIN For those of you looking to get married in 2022 and beyond, Park House Hotel in Midhurst is offering the chance to have “Run of the House” with it’s new exclusive hire package. Accommodating up to 75 guests, the package means you can treat family and friends to the ultimate country house party wedding experience in the heart of rural West Sussex, with private access to all bedrooms, event spaces and onsite facilities. The ceremony and entertaining will take place in The Barn, with the venue’s team of local specialists on hand to help bring your vision to life. You’ll enjoy a champagne and canapé reception, followed by a three-course wedding breakfast showcasing ingredients from local growers, also accompanied by a half bottle of wine per person. Bed and breakfast is also included for guests and you have the run of the beautiful grounds for your wedding photography. Operations manager Stuart Brown says, “Every detail is taken care of to ensure total enjoyment for couples and guests alike, with our quintessential countryside location guaranteed to make the day unforgettable.” Prices for this package start from £12,000 for 50 guests. To discover more call 01730 819 000 or email events@parkhousehotel.com, an d check out www.parkhousehotel.com www.divi nephotographyeastbourne.com www.sam frostphotos.com 10