Your Surrey Wedding- December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 86)

All the latest from around the region NEWS SWEET SAVINGS The Talbot Inn, a wedding venue in Ripley, has launched a new intimate wedding package. Couples can have up to 15 guests and will receive a dedicated wedding planner, room hire, table linen, napkins, a host, a three-course menu, a menu tasting and a bridal suite on the night of the wedding. The package is available until March 2021. Terms and conditions apply, and all dates are subject to availability. The venue is a landmark building with ivy-clad walls, distinctive period features and is conveniently located between Heathrow and Gatwick. The 500-year-old property underwent an extensive refurbishment and now offers a restaurant, that overlooks the terrace, a cosy bar with a traditional log fire, 43 bedrooms and a sweeping staircase. Head over to www.thetalbotripley.com fo r more information. Nearlywed New collection alert! Brides Visited, a bridal boutique in Ashtead is now stocking Sophia Tolli’s new 2021 collection. A fusion of modern romance and timeless elegance, the Sophia Tolli Australia collection is a celebration of diversity, femininity and individuality. With the vision to make every bride feel confident, empowered and beautiful on their special day, each gown is handcrafted and designed to be remembered forever. To see the full collection and a wide range of gorgeous dresses, visit www.bridesvisited.co.uk BEAUTY QUEEN Local make-up artist Gemma Warburton is teaching brides-to-be how to do their make-up. She tells us: “During these bizarre times, I’ve been working with couples as normal as possible, obviously with additional PPE and necessary precautions. I wanted to create a backup plan just in case I was unable to do my job as usual, so at the trial rather than doing the hair and make-up, I’ve been teaching couples to do it themselves. I offer a consultation as usual before demonstrating the look on myself with the client following along. Doing it this way means the bride can copy what I’m doing and if they require products they have access to my kit. I’m available between the trial and wedding, as they practice just in case they need any help via text, FaceTime, calls or emails. I’m doing this at the same price as my normal packages, a huge reduction from my normal prices for make-up lessons and aftercare packages, and I will still provide the usual touch up kit that all my brides get so they don’t have to organise anything on the big day. I strongly feel that just because the world is a bit strange right now, the bride shouldn’t have to compromise on her look.” Check out www.gemmalouisebridal.com fo r more information. YOUR ESSENTIALS 9