Your Surrey Wedding news and ideas from around the county

Hampton Estate offers free activities on Sunday 21st July

On Sunday, 21st July, Hampton Estate in Puttehham, Surrey is inviting the local community to join wildlife experts including Surrey Wildlife Trust to take part in a 'bioblitz' to help identify as many plant and animal species as possible across Puttenham Common which is a scenic spot for couples looking to book a pre-wedding engagement shoot. One of Surrey's most beautiful and biodiverse habitats, the common is located between Farnham and Guildford and is run by the Hampton Estate, which has a 100-year plan to manage the site for nature and wants as many people as possible to help learn about and conserve local species.

Planning for the night ahead – wedding nightwear from Chelsea Peers

West London based designer brand Chelsea Peers has an glamorous array of wedding nightwear for any bride on their special day, to complement the bride's style and luxurious taste. When wedding planning, you mainly focus on the particulars of the actual ceremony and the events of the day, however what about your first night as husband and wife? With Chelsea Peers, the elegant draping allows the bride to maintain an effortless silhouette while adding just a touch of splendour. For a spectacular wedding night, consider the chic and comfortable Satin Fringe Trim Long Pyjama Set – Ivory, that features a swishy flared shape that has plenty of movement, combined with smooth, lustrous satin.

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts brew up a coffee partnership

Independent hospitality group, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts with properties in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, has funded 15,000 school meals for children in countries including Kenya as part of an innovative new partnership with direct trade coffee producers Paddy & Scott's. The Lunch Box programme by Paddy & Scott's, which has now been fully rolled out across Macdonald Hotels & Resorts venues, is a pioneering project designed to fund meals for children living in coffee-growing regions worldwide. As part of the partnership, Lunch Box coffee is served in all of Macdonald Hotels & Resorts' 32 properties throughout the UK, with guests able to support this charitable effort by enjoying breakfast, afternoon tea or a light refreshment in the hotel of their choice.

The Speech Surgery: modern day etiquette with Heidi Ellert McDermott, founder of Speechy

The Speech Surgery: modern day etiquette with Heidi Ellert McDermott, founder of Speechy, and author of The Modern Couple's Guide to Wedding Speeches: Some say addressing guests as 'ladies and gentlemen' is a mistake these days... what is the Modern newlywed speech etiquette? Let's start by saying (again) there are no wedding speech rules. When it comes to etiquette, it's simply a case of common sense and being polite. Honestly, that's it. When it comes to addressing your audience, 'Ladies and gentlemen' is becoming less common for two reasons.

Store Opening for Busby & Fox in Farnham, Surrey

Busby & Fox have recently opened a stylish news store in the historic market town of Farnham in Surrey. As a leading independent womenswear store, this is their eighth one after opening five new stores in just five years. The fashion-forward Busby & Fox pieces are designed by founder Emma Vowles to create and inspire confidence for women in their late 40's, 50's and beyond, and Sophie Cornish (founder of www.notonthehighstreet.com) is the managing director. The brand has recently been enjoying bumper sales and is going from strength to strength – it's the perfect shopping destination for a wedding guest outfit.