AWARD-WINNING RELAXATION Suffolk-based wedding venue Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa has won ‘Best Boutique Spa’ at the Boutique Hotelier Awards and was shortlisted at the Professional Beauty Awards in the ‘Boutique Spa of The Year’ category. The judges of the award were particularly impressed that The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel had invested a significant amount of time and money into training its staff to offer a more diverse and inclusive treatment menu, such as the Wellness For Cancer Treatment Menu, while always maintaining the highest standard of service. Celebrating the award, Spa Manager Kate Lake, says: “We are thrilled to have won ‘Best Boutique Spa’, we truly believe in providing our guests the gold standard in spa experience, and our incredible team makes this possible. From the spa attendants to the receptionists and the therapists, right through to the marketing and management, the dedication and passion from the whole team makes The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel experience unforgettable. To be recognised for our work to become as inclusive as possible, including our Wellness for Cancer training and dedicated treatment menu, makes it even more special.” The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel was also chosen as one of only four luxury UK Spas to launch the new ESPA Modern Alchemy Rituals. Launched in collaboration with luxury product house ESPA, the exclusive body treatments will leave guests feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Discover more at www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk NEW CELEBRANT ALERT Susan McGregor is a new celebrant based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. “One of my skills is in creative writing and being able to weave the beautiful story of couples together for their ceremony,” says Susan. “Everyone wants to feel special on their big day, and a relationship built between a couple and their celebrant will ensure that they feel that their story is at the forefront of everything that happens that day. A celebrant-led ceremony will be completely bespoke and unique. I’m also a seasoned presenter, I have further qualifications in speech and drama, and was a high school teacher of English for 10 years so I’m in a position to be able to offer couples a quality service for their special day. In addition, alongside my role as a celebrant I can also provide sessions for couples and families in presentation skills and/ or speech writing. I know, from years of experience, how many family members dread having to make a speech on the day and how that fear can be crippling for them, but with just a few one-to-one sessions, I can take that fear away, helping them prepare and present with confidence. I’m looking forward to meeting new couples, hearing their stories and working with them to create their wonderful ceremonies.” To find out more about Susan and her services, visit www.susanmcgregorcelebrant.co.uk TIE THE KNOT OUTSIDE This year Hungarian Hall in Woodbridge, Suffolk, are launching several new outside areas where couples can tie the knot. These include under the large, ancient oak tree on the meadow, in front of the pond with water fountains in the background, or the Victorian Summerhouse. Hungarian Hall offer indoor wedding ceremonies for up to 170 people or outside for large, Asian weddings of 300 or more guests. All weddings held at Hungarian Hall will have exclusive use based on two-and-a-half-day hire. To find out more, visit www.hungarianhallevents.co.uk 10
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