All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in London, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
Four Seasons Hotel London introduces wellness experiences
The skyline spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has introduced new Autumn and Winter Wellness Experiences to escape the cold and nourish the soul. Located next to Hyde Park and amid the skyline on the 10th floor, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is a state-of-the-art space where the stresses of day-to-day life simply melt away. Each of the experiences begins with exploring the spa's heat facilities: Eucalyptus Steam Room, Himalayan Salt Wall Sauna, followed by the Cooling Vitality Pool. Following the wellness journey, guests can snuggle up in a relaxation pod with tea, soothing music and magazines. Curated by Senior Spa Director Taffryn Ellis, she comments, "It is so important to find time to look after yourself during the autumn and winter months. The weather can have such an impact on your skin, mind and mood, so there is never a better period to take care of you."
Posted: 29 November 2022
Brand new to the wedding scene, April & Bloom have a vision to redefine wedding gifting, by providing a range of elegant gifts for engagements, the bride-to-be, bridal party proposals and for 'the morning of'. The luxe gifting brand promises on-trend products and 'insta-worthy' moments, through its carefully curated range of signature floral gift boxes, wedding planners & notebooks, bespoke gift box service and wedding favours. Filled with stylish products from a range of desirable brands – including Whispering Angel, Pale Fox, Charbonnel et Walker, Chalke Valley and more – April & Bloom's signature keepsake gift boxes are unlike anything on the market, and come adorned with preserved posies, all wrapped up with luxurious ribbons and bows for those precious "wow" wedding moments. There are 13 signature keepsake gift boxes available from the April & Bloom website (aprilandbloom.uk), in blush, cream and neutral colour schemes.
Posted: 28 November 2022
Dizzy new heights at iconic London landmark Sky Garden
This festive season, journey up into the clouds and reach dizzy new heights with Sky Garden's 'Wild & Whimsical Wonderland' in partnership with Moët & Chandon. From 5th December, Sky Pod, located 35 levels above The City, and City Garden Bar on level 36, will be transformed into a vibrant and vivacious tropical-inspired paradise, providing the perfect escape from the winter chill. Classic Christmas golds, reds and greens will be contrasted with multi-coloured foliage, flowers and leafy palms, alongside glittering Moët & Chandon baubles, and cosy blankets and cushions. Expect a menu of Moët & Chandon cocktails alongside champagne by the glass, as well as a calendar of Moët music nights throughout December, with ALR Music playing all your favourite seasonal tunes.
Posted: 26 November 2022
Scandi style celebrating with Aquavit London
Tis' the season to visit Scandi hotspot Aquavit London in St James's Market: from sharing feasts to creative Christmas cocktails and gifting hampers to private dining parties, Aquavit London's festive-filled schedule is ready to be enjoyed by one and all. Available from 14th November – 24th December and taking the form of a Julbord – a traditional Scandinavian sharing feast - head chef Jonas Karlsson has created a set spread of Nordic-inspired delights. Available for a minimum of two guests and priced at £90 per person, enjoy starters of traditionally breaded ham and homemade mustard; a trio of pickled herrings; and gravlax with dill and a punchy mustard sauce.
Posted: 24 November 2022
London's Happy Face Pizza launches a pizza truck
Get a slice of the action as London's Happy Face Pizza, unveil the latest addition to the family, the Happy Face Pizza Truck. After the first truck was sadly stolen away last year, the pizza maestros are back on the road, popping up across Happy Face Pizza sites and available to hire for private events, parties and festive celebrations. Striking yellow in colour, the Piaggio pizza truck - nicknamed Isabella – serves a concise menu of Neapolitan-style pizzas created by Executive Chef, Mario Mastrangelo. Made to order and cooked in the wood-fired oven on the back of the converted truck, expect a puffy light dough and punchy flavours, made using a 72-hour dough ferment for that light and fluffy crust.
Posted: 22 November 2022
Winter weddings: how to create the perfect tablescape
Creating the perfect tablescape to bring that wow factor is an important part of your wedding. But how does winter change things? Here, Suzanne Pearce from the interior experts Casa Bella offers some tips. Planning the aesthetic and decoration for your wedding is an exciting task, but it can be tricky to know how to adapt to the seasons when you are having a winter wedding, as so many classic wedding tablescapes are inspired by floral summer designs. But there's still plenty that you can do to incorporate the seasons and make your wedding table look as beautiful and atmospheric as you like. The added drama of seasonal foliage and scenery can add a whole new level to your winter wedding, and can make for some truly memorable photos. Here, we'll show you how you can create a beautiful winter wedding tablescape that's personal to you and your partner.
Posted: 22 November 2022
Stylish advice for grooms, fathers-of-the-bride and ushers
Choosing your wedding dress is only part of the story when it comes to styling your big day. In order to achieve a coordinated look, it's important to think about what the men who make up the wedding party will be wearing. What you choose will ultimately come down to the style of wedding you're planning, the location and of course the time of year. Here Cliff Bashforth, MD of Colour Me Beautiful shares with us his advice on how to ensure that they not only look the part but feel comfortable too. Do not overlook the men who will be at your wedding. What they choose, or you tell them, to wear must complement what you are wearing and be consistent with the rest of the bridal party. A little guidance on colour and fit will ensure that they, too, look the part and feel comfortable.
Posted: 18 November 2022
New wedding packages from Chelsea's The Cadogan Arms
The Cadogan Arms, located in the heart of Chelsea's bustling King's Road is delighted to launch its new wedding packages. Couples can opt for a range of offerings, including a stand-up private canape and cocktail reception in the iconic private dining room or a seated meal in the cosy dining room of the pub. The Rose Room can be hired for up to 50 guests and the bar area is available for group bookings, with cocktail and canape receptions available seven days a week between 9am and 7pm.
Posted: 17 November 2022
Dog-friendly hotel stays at Sloane Place in London
Making sure that every family member is able to join in on the fun, Sloane Place is delighted to announce its new Paw Package especially for four-legged friends. Pooches arriving at the boutique hotel in the heart of Chelsea will be welcomed with open arms and a treat on arrival and owners given a specially curated dog walk map of the best local rambles from 10 minute round the block strolls to one-hour wanders around nearby Battersea Park.
Posted: 15 November 2022
Calling all newlyweds and nearlyweds - County Wedding Magazines need you!
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ, there's nothing we love more than our real wedding features - and we couldn't do them without you! If you would like to see your wedding grace the pages of one of our County Wedding Magazine titles, featured across four whole page, then please do get in touch! Grand and big-budget extravaganzas, to small and intimate I dos, themed from beginning to end, or personalised with a sentimental touch - we want to hear about them all!
Posted: 14 November 2022
County Wedding Events comes to Morden Hall, Morden, London!
If you're newlyweds-to-be embarking on your wedding planning journey, pop along to the County Wedding Events wedding show at Morden Hall, Morden, London for inspiration on 13th November 2022! A must-visit for all those that are desperate for face-to-face wedding planning, the show puts you in touch with local professionals who are on hand to help plan the wedding day. From photographers to cake makers, musicians to florists you're sure to tick a lot off of your to-do list by attending one of our County Wedding Events.
Posted: 11 November 2022
How London couples can bring their wedding vision to life
Roberta Burcheri, designer and lead planner at Roberta Burcheri Events advises on how to confidently bring your vision to life and be confident with the final look before your wedding day. How would you feel if you could plan your wedding ceremony and reception in detail months ahead of time and be in complete control of your decisions? Perhaps you've been browsing the Gram for inspiration but still find it hard to put together a concept, furthermore you haven't been able to find anything that is really "you". Guess what? You actually won't be able to, since there is no other couple and love story like yours. Perhaps your vision is crystal clear, but your suppliers keep telling you that they 'can't see what you see'. Does this sound familiar?
Posted: 10 November 2022
How much have Brits spent attending weddings this summer?
We all love a wedding! After two years of covid and postponed big-days, 2022 was a bumper year for nuptials with more taking place than ever! The team at Fenwick has delved into the true cost of attending weddings that aren't your own. Have you ever wondered how much the average person spends? By surveying 1,000 people, the study reveals how much Brits are spending on each wedding they attend.
Posted: 9 November 2022
Eight London openings you might have missed
After a couple of years of cancelled plans (no one mention Covid) 2022 was certainly a year of new openings across the capital. Whether its vibrant all day modern dining in re-emerging Bloomsbury, a Shoreditch rooftop overlooking the East London skyline, or a West London newcomer with a menu created by Andrew Clarke, these were the knew openings that you really should know about. New to the London bar scene is a reimagined specialist Scottish restaurant and whisky bar on Ledbury Road, an eccentric apothecary inspired bar opposite Claridge's, and a cocktail tasting room and retail space for independent drinks brands off Boundary Street. All this combined with London's terraces and rooftops as the good weather hits, together with extended Jubilee weekend festivities is predicted to give the UK's hospitality industry a much needed boost. Finally let's continue to show our support for the situation in Eastern Europe via the various fundraising schemes restaurants and bars are participating in.
Posted: 8 November 2022
Mmm cake! What your cake-cutting etiquette says about you
It's fair to say that cake is a universal dessert - from birthdays, weddings and anniversaries there's no better way to celebrate an important occasion than with cake. The best part about this yummy dessert is that it can be enjoyed at any time, whether it's after lunch or dinner, or if you're feeling adventurous - maybe even for breakfast! Everyone has their favourite flavours, their go-to for any celebration and this is why this wonderful delicacy has become customary for all kinds of events. Quite simply because it tastes great and is guaranteed to hit the spot! Cake is truly the best dessert, but did you know the way you cut your cake can actually say a lot about your personality traits? The cake connoisseurs at Sponge.co.uk have revealed what your cake-cutting etiquette says about you. From the traditional slice, to using props in a weird and wonderful way – this list will be sure to keep you thinking for when you next cut into your next spongey treat.
Posted: 7 November 2022
Happy feet: 5 expert tips to care for your feet at a wedding
Whether you're a wedding guest or it's your own big day, sore feet and rubbing heels can get in the way of you having the time of your life on the dancefloor. With these five top tips from Rachel Clinkard — of family-run shoe company Charles Clinkard — you can give your feet some more TLC during wedding season. Weddings are some of the most memorable days of our lives, so it's important that we enjoy these special occasions without the distraction of sore feet or painful shoes. However, from dancing the night away to that all-important walk down the aisle, we tend to be on our feet all day. To help you stay comfortable and celebrate into the small hours, here are five of my top tips for looking after your feet at weddings.
Posted: 4 November 2022
Break the ice with The Travelling Hands
London's award-winning acoustic roaming band, The Travelling Hands, advise on how to use entertainment to break the ice amongst your guests at your wedding day.
And so you're married! The vows are complete, you've said your I dos, your friends and family have cheered and confetti has covered the floor! Your photographer is likely to be whisking you away for some photos and you may well be eyeing up that first glass of bubbly too!
For your guests, there's a lot to take in at the start of your wedding day. While they are catching up with those they know, saying hello to others for the first time and settling into your celebrations, helping your guests to ease into your wedding day is a very important consideration. A champagne reception, perhaps some canapes and occasionally an outdoor game selection are all very popular options for helping guests to relax at this time while encouraging different groups of friends and family to begin mixing with one another too.
Posted: 3 November 2022
How to style your bridesmaids…
When it comes to planning your wedding the team at Colour Me Beautiful knows only too well that dressing your bridesmaids for your big day can be beset with difficulties. Here Cliff Bashforth sets out his advice on how to avoid the pit falls. It is an honour to be a bridesmaid, and often those you have asked will be as excited as you are. Shopping for bridesmaids' outfits can be a fun experience for you all, although you will need a clear idea of what you want them to look like because they will frame you in your wedding photographs. Happy bridesmaids make good photographs, so ensuring they are comfortable in what they are wearing will guarantee everyone is radiant on the day.
Posted: 2 November 2022
County Wedding Events comes to Hythe Imperial Hotel and Spa in Kent
If you're newlyweds-to-be embarking on your wedding planning journey, pop along to the County Wedding Events wedding show at Hythe Imperial Hotel and Spa in Kent for inspiration on 6th November, 2022. A must-visit for all those that got engaged over the summer; the event brings couples that are desperate for face-to-face wedding planning in touch with local professionals who are on hand to help plan the wedding day. From photographers to cake makers, musicians to florists you're sure to tick a lot off of your to-do list by attending one of our County Wedding Events.
Posted: 31 October 2022
Having an Italian style wedding in London - 5 things to consider.
Maybe you are marrying an Italian, maybe you just love the country, maybe you are considering an elopement to Italy following by a wedding celebration in London - we have Roberta Burcheri, Italian wedding planning expert of Roberta Burcheri Events based in London to steer you in the right direction. There are many good reasons why many British couples yearn to recreate Italian feel into their own wedding day: the citrus-filled air, the pristine countryside, the rich cuisine the breath-taking coastline and so on.
Posted: 31 October 2022
This is your dream wedding according to your star sign
It's not always easy to decide on your wedding theme, and searches for 'wedding ideas' have seen a +23% increase in the past twelve months. To offer some inspiration, thortful.com have collated the best dream wedding ideas for each star sign! Perhaps you're a Taurus, and would love to be married in a mansion, or a Leo dreaming of a castle wedding? astrologer, Inbaal Hongiman, to reveal the dream wedding for each star sign in order to provide some inspiration for those planning their big day.
From Leos' wanting to get married in an opulent castle to Sagittarius' eloping on a beach, here are the weddings each star sign dreams of having
Posted: 28 October 2022
Fat Hippo Opens First London Restaurant
Fat Hippo, the renowned independent burger restaurant, opened its first London location on Shoreditch's Great Eastern Street on Friday 14th October and gave away 100 free burgers to the first 100 guests through the door! Born in 2010 with roots in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Shoreditch will be Fat Hippo's 15th location across the UK. Recognised for their quality ingredients and quirky flavours, Fat Hippo's menu is made up of signature burgers, including 100% British beef patties from trusted supplier Aubrey Allen and double buttermilk chicken burgers, all of which come with free hand cut chips as standard, together with a wide range of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal options.
Sink your teeth into signatures such as the Fat Hippo – a double patty loaded with American cheese, smoked bacon, chorizo, onion rings and original recipe Fat Hippo sauce, as well as the unique PB+JJ – a double patty with chunky peanut butter, American cheese, bacon jam and smoked chilli jello. All burgers are served with 'Hippo seasoned' hand-cut chips (#FreeTheChip!) with additional sides including frickles (fried pickles), dirty fries and wings available for diners to load up on!
Posted: 27 October 2022
Colour pop headpieces from London designer
Michelle Krausz is an experienced fine jeweller with a passion for vintage and is proud to run Krausz Jewellery, an Islington based female-led business. Delving into the magic of bygone eras, Michelle creates one off headpieces, earrings and hair combs using the most exquisite vintage jewellery from 1930's – 1960's. Sourced from many eclectic people and places, telling a contemporary story by remodelling jewellery pieces from the past. Her latest collection, Colour Pop Headpieces has just launched for Autumn 2022.
Posted: 25 October 2022
How to ensure a good night's sleep before your big day
Anxious brides and grooms-to-be have been offered top tips on beating their wedding nerves and getting a good night's sleep ahead of their all important day. The fitted furniture experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have provided their tips to those who are likely to be overcome by nerves, affecting their sleep. Among the nerve-busting tips are incorporating sleep inducing scents into your room, planning a pre-bed workout and avoiding spicy foods. Nic Shacklock, from Online-Bedrooms.co.uk said: "Pre-wedding nerves often lead to a lack of sleep ahead of what is regarded as the most important day of many people's lives.
Posted: 24 October 2022
Sara Davies, Fred Sirieix and Raj Somaiya revealed as BBC judges
BBC Two's Master of Ceremonies will see eight wedding planners battle it out to prove they are Britain's next best wedding expert as they design spectacular ceremonies for six couples. Dragons' Den star Sara Davies, First Dates favourite Fred Sirieix and wedding industry expert Raj Somaiya will be the judges and mentors - overseeing the planners as they create dream weddings for our couples. Throughout the competition they will send home the weakest planner until just two remain in the final where the planners will face one final challenge to decide who will be crowned the winner.
Posted: 21 October 2022
