When it comes to getting married outdoors in England and Wales, laws are tight and have a habit of changing which leaves many couples confused about what is and isn’t achievable. We’ve pulled together a step by step guide on how to go about planning your outdoor wedding ceremony. First things first – The Dream … Read more
Engagement season is in full swing! An estimated 40% of couples pop the question between November and February, with around 100,000 proposals likely to happen over the Christmas period alone. If you’ve become recently engaged – Congratulations! Now the wedding planning can begin! First things first – the ring! Engagement and wedding rings comes in … Read more
According to Wedding Wire, 2020 will be the year of the customised cocktail. While signature cocktails have been popular with couples for a few years now, this year the trend will be taken up a notch with additions like custom edible paper, stamped ice cubes and interactive bars on wheels. At Chew Valley Weddings, we’re … Read more
Chew Valley Weddings is owned by Luke Hasell and his family who are passionate about organic farming, great produce, the environment and supporting the local community. The Hasell family have owned their land in Chew Valley for five generations. Not only do they run an organic beef farm, set in 500 acres, a butchery business … Read more
With woodland weddings on the rise, we love celebrating our clients’ love in a natural and beautiful setting that is especially treasured by us as every precious tree was planted in memory of our father. If you’re looking for inspiration for your woodland wedding, here are a few of our favourite ideas for your Big … Read more
Eat Drink Bristol Fashion returns to Bristol! The 2-day celebration of Bristol’s incredibly diverse food culture will be held in Castle Park on 2nd & 3rd May 2020. Originally the brainchild of our very own farmer & entrepreneur extraordinaire Luke Hasell and chef patron Josh Eggleton (The Pony & Trap), this year Eat Drink Bristol … Read more
The question everyone’s starting to ask is what’s hot and what’s not for 2020?! So, we’ve been busy checking out trend reports for everything from wedding dresses, to the food to make sure that we are all prepped and on-trend for next year! We’re delighted to see the ever-increasing trend for more environmentally conscious weddings, … Read more
When it comes to choosing the perfect season for a wedding, we tend to meet couples that are in one of two mindsets – one is where they dream of a glorious summer day wedding and the other is where couples aspire to the idea of a cosy, intimate winter wedding. We are always quite … Read more
We are passionate about every element of the weddings we host, from decor and ambience to food and drink. That’s why we love working with Bumblebee Foods, founded by Katie Kingdon more than twenty years ago. This month, we sat down with Katie, who is based locally in Chew Valley, to ask her culinary questions … Read more
It’s no secret that Somerset is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in the UK, including our very own Chew Valley Weddings. Surrounded by enchanting woodland, we provide a magical backdrop for the biggest day of couples’ lives. So, once you’ve found your dream venue, what’s next? Well, every bride and groom … Read more