Miscellaneous Monday: Bristol and Somerset Wedding Awards

Brides and grooms from the South West region, drum rolls, please! The awards season is upon us, and we’re over the moon about the forthcoming Bristol and SomersetWedding Awards.The stylish ceremony will take place on Friday, 27th February, at The Bristol Hotel, Bristol.    

Now in their second year, The Bristol and Somerset Wedding Awards are the

region’s first – and only – awards designed to celebrate the achievements of local wedding suppliers. Prior to the organisation of the last year’s awards, there was no way for local couples to recognise the hard work of those who had helped them on their big days; a huge shame for those who work tirelessly, whether they make and decorate cakes, take photographs to be treasured forever, or dress a couple’s venue. The Bristol and Somerset Wedding Awards aim to address this imbalance, allowing suppliers from across the region to take the spotlight.

A very worthy cause

The Awards will once again be supporting The Wedding Wishing Well Foundation – a locally based charity that funds and organises weddings for those affected by terminal and life limiting illness. After last year’s event raised a phenomenal £1,600 for the Foundation, the organizers are hoping to make this year even more successful. For more information about the charity, visit  www.weddingwishingwell.org.uk

TheBristol and Somerset Wedding Awards ceremony promises to be a great atmosphere and a celebration of the local wedding industry. Tickets cost £50 and include all the ingredients of an amazing party: sparkling drinks reception, 3-course gourmet meal, and DJ entertainment throughout the evening – we’re in!

What’s more, this year you can purchase a VIP ticket for £60, which will include a private pre-dinner reception with canapés, drinks, and goodie bags - it's a fantastic opportunity for suppliers to celebrate another successful year. 

To get your tickets, head over to the website : www.bristolandsomersetweddingawards.co.uk, where you can read more information about the event. 
As always, find us on Facebook and Twitter - we'd love to know who you voted for this year!

Waterside wedding receptions

If you're having a Bristol-based wedding, and are still looking for that perfect reception venue, then this is one event you don't want to miss. The Bristol Hotel on Prince Street is holding a wedding open evening on Thursday 29th March, from 5-9pm.

This lovely hotel (formerly Jury's Bristol) is located on the city's iconic harbourside, and surrounded by some of Bristol's best spots: Queen Square, Arnolfini, Bristol Cathedral and the cobbled loveliness of Welsh Back. This waterside location combined with chic, modern interiors results in the ideal venue for a city wedding reception.

The event has been organised in association with The Wedding Works in Horfield, Bristol, which is a one-stop shop for all the bridal goodies you can possibly need, from favours to flowers, stationery, photography and much more. The open evening will give brides and grooms the chance to have a look around the hotel and meet local wedding suppliers, as well as enjoying complimentary wine and canape tasting.

For more information, contact the hotel on 0117 923 0333 or email bristolevents@doylecollection.com.