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All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in London, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
Curate your own wedding gift box
With the updated Tiered Restrictions across the country, gift-giving in person is trickier than ever - and if you know someone tying the knot now micro-weddings are back, what can you give them? With Heath & Hill you can discover that elegant and thoughtful gifting is both stress-free and expertly executed. Its gift stylists source the finest products year round to curate elegant, well thought out collections; with the 'Build Your Own' concept you can take all of that expertise and add your own personal touch.... read more
Posted: 11 December 2020
The new must-have wedding accessory
My Mask London is a new reusable face mask brand combining luxury, sustainability and protection entwined in one. The luxury silk masks are perfect for wedding days, for the couple or their guests, and contain three layers of protection; the middle layer is made from organic cotton infused with silver ions, while the silvadur cotton filter layer is also infused with silver ions making the mask antimicrobial, antibacterial and odour neutralising - also, important for the big day breathable!... read more
Posted: 11 December 2020
December duo from Pantone for Colour of the Year 2021
For the first time in 20 years, Pantone has selected not one, but TWO shades to be 2021's colour of the year! PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating were chosen because they represent 'A marriage of colour conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting.'Executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute, Leatrice Eiseman adds, "The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating express a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is a colour combination that gives us resilience and hope. We need to feel encouraged and uplifted this is essential to the human spirit." Read on to be inspired by this wedding-themed colour palette...... read more
Posted: 10 December 2020
London florist Hazel Gardiner Design talks wow-factor wedding flowers
Looking to make your wedding flowers stand out and create a setting that your guests will remember? We turned to London florist Hazel Gardiner to find out the latest trends and styling options for your florals. "We love creating oversized installations, finding inspiration from magazine editorials and catwalk set design. Suspended clouds are proving popular using either fresh flowers or dried varieties alongside faded palm leaves. If working with a smaller budget, foliage bunches hung upside down above long tables give great impact."... read more
Posted: 10 December 2020
Hatton Garden jeweller expert tips - ring cleaning
We're all now aware of how incredibly important it is to make sure that surfaces and our hands are cleaned regularly; but that means things like engagement rings, bracelets and wedding bands all need to be properly washed without being damaged in the process. Ben Stinson, an expert from the UK's leading Hatton Garden jewellers, Diamonds Factory, has compiled a comprehensive guide to cleaning your jewellery in the times of COVID-19, with some additional information about the effects of anti-bacterial gel and washes on your jewellery.... read more
Posted: 9 December 2020
Wow with your first dance - with Arthur Murray Dance Studios London
At Your London Wedding magazine, we love introducing you to the very best of the London wedding industry. Today, we ask Shaun Mcenery of Arthur Murray Dance Studios in London your burning question about performing a first dance routine at your wedding. "I'd love to wow our guests with an amazing first dance but my partner isn't so sure! How can we compromise and perform something that we're both comfortable with?" Read on to find out Shaun's advice...... read more
Posted: 8 December 2020
How to navigate the stress of 2020 wedding planning
This year has been like no other, and for many of us navigating the worry of the health, livelihoods, and isolation of our loved ones is overwhelming enough - that's without the headache of planning a wedding this year. On top of the mental health issue the pandemic has brought with it, couples who were due to tie the knot this year have had an added pressure of uncertainty and heartbreak. How do you work with everything this year in a positive way? Try The Bee's Knees Journal, a slice of realist, feel-good gratitude with a difference... read more
Posted: 7 December 2020
What not to say to someone who has postponed their wedding
With more than 75,000 weddings postponed this year the likelihood is someone will know someone, who will know someone, who has had to postpone their wedding day this year; and before you put your big foot in it, here at County Wedding Magazines we think you best continue reading! Relationship therapist Zoe Williams at the health and wellness brand GearHungry reveals the 8 things what not to say to someone when they have postponed their wedding and why.... read more
Posted: 4 December 2020
Top ten reasons to have a ceilidh at your wedding - with Ceilidh Tree
A ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee) is a social event with Scottish or Irish folk music, singing and traditional dancing. As you can imagine, they certainly get the party started! So whatever your heritage, they're a fabulous thing to include in your wedding day. Ceilidh Tree's guitarist and caller, Will, shares his top ten reasons for having a ceilidh or barndance at your wedding, and why it will appeal to every member of your wedding party – no matter their age.... read more
Posted: 3 December 2020
NameSwitch series: Guidance for non-UK nationals
If you have moved to the UK from another country, are a non-UK citizen or dual nationality holder and wish to change your name after marriage, divorce, gender reassignment or deed poll you may be a little daunted about where to start! NameSwitch is the UK's expert in helping people obtain a name change as smoothly and quickly as possible, and have been contacted by numerous non-UK nationals in recent years, so have dedicated this guide to anyone who's a non-UK/dual nationality holder and is wondering how to navigate the name change process under UK laws. Read on to find out how the name change process works for non-UK nationals.... read more
Posted: 2 December 2020
All Town Music tell us why live wedding music is best
At Your London Wedding magazine, we want to help you plan your dream wedding. That's why we put your wedding planning questions straight to our local wedding experts so you can get the best advice. Today, Tim Sentance of All Town Music answers your question and gives advice on live music. "My partner just wants to put on a playlist for our wedding. How do I convince him that live music is best?" Read on for the answer...... read more
Posted: 1 December 2020
Weddings at Queen Mary venue has launched its intimate micro-wedding packages
The Grade II listed Weddings at Queen Mary wedding venue has launched its intimate micro-wedding packages, to fit with current restrictions on weddings allowing only 15 guests. Opened by Queen Victoria in 1887, this spectacular building was once known as the Albert Hall of East London. Built in Neo-Classical style with columns and a portico, visitors step inside to find an atmospheric space with book-lined walls and busts of eminent authors under a beautiful domed ceiling.... read more
Posted: 26 November 2020
NameSwitch series: It's all in a name - how to change your's post-vows!
After all the precious time spent planning a wedding, and then the excitement of the day itself, followed by a honeymoon of a lifetime, do couples ever think about the admin after the big day? If you're embracing modern independence and keeping your birth name - great news - if you're traditionalist and what to show your newly married status by taking the surname of your beloved - then what's it all about and how do you go about changing it?... read more
Posted: 25 November 2020
Check out London-based luxury tableware company Maison Margaux Ltd
We're loving new London-based luxury tableware company Maison Margaux Ltd. With sustainability at its core, it offers clients the chance to hire or buy tablescape collections for their big day. The founders launched the company after organising some of the biggest dinners and parties in London for luxury brands. They were finding it hard to hire interesting china and glassware, yet they were aware that a big part of an event's success was measured by how visually appealing it was.... read more
Posted: 24 November 2020
Almost Mr & Mrs gifts for would-be brides and grooms
Exclusively for Christmas, London-based Pink Positive has launched a collection of 'Almost Mr & Mrs' gifts for would-be brides and grooms, including festive mugs and sweatshirts. With 71 per cent* of couples postponing their wedding this year due to the global pandemic, the collection is a thoughtful way to bring some cheer. The collection also includes the signature 'personalised gift boxes' with custom gift message inside the lid to make every gift look amazing with a luxurious finishing touch!... read more
Posted: 23 November 2020
Are we all longing for more romance?
Ahhh 'romance', here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we are, of course, suckers for a classic, romantic love story! Apparently, a quarter of Brits (24%) are to, and admit they are longing for a little more romance in their life, according to new research from luxury UK jewellery retailer Goldsmiths - who also looked at the UK's perception of romance in their own lives as well as the films they favour when they're looking for a little bit of love!... read more
Posted: 20 November 2020
All aboard for iconic London attraction and wedding venue The Golden Hinde
Although currently closed to the public, iconic London attraction and wedding venue The Golden Hinde is using this time to undertake some major conservation work – a £1.4 million refit. The venue is currently taking wedding bookings for 2021, so couples can expect it to be even more atmospheric and memorable than before! "We've recruited a team of experienced shipwrights," says Anthony Lewis from the venue. "They're busy restoring the ship using traditional Elizabethan materials and techniques." Read on...... read more
Posted: 19 November 2020
How will law reforms impact weddings
In the biggest reform proposed to England's marriage ceremony law the Government's legal advisors have recommended that couples be allowed to marry in whatever outdoor location they choose. The current law, which prohibits couples from marrying in anything other than a permanent structure with a roof if the ceremony is to be solemnised legally, has been largely unchanged since 1836. The Law Commission (an independent body which scrutinises legislation) are wishing to radically modernise the current antiquated laws. There is a strong consensus from the public that reform is desperately required as the current laws are not fit for purpose nor are they reflective of the way in which people wish to solemnise their relationship.... read more
Posted: 18 November 2020
Marry now, party later with Crowne Plaza London Docklands
Crowne Plaza London Docklands has come up with an inventive new wedding package to enable couples to still have their special day, while complying with government guidelines. "We want couples to have the chance to give their guests the wow factor and still celebrate their love," director of sales Tracy Wilkins explains. "The Marry Now Party Later package means couples can have a special ceremony now with a select group of up to 15 family and friends." Read on...... read more
Posted: 17 November 2020
Dinner for one? Individual catering ideas for weddings in a pandemic
Good food is very often simple food! We all know that coronavirus has thrown wedding plans across the UK into chaos. The traditional ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening do is being revamped and reworked from a safety-first viewpoint. Aside from the face coverings, hand sanitiser and social distancing, there's also the catering to think about. Gone are the days of canapés, sharing platters and serve yourself buffets – all hot spots for cross-contamination. Now, with the emphasis on not getting too close, innovative catering ideas that focus on the individual are coming into their own.We caught up with expert Liz Taylor, of wedding planners the Taylor Lynn Corporation, to hear her Covid-friendly wedding catering ideas that put safety first; without losing the taste, impact and importantly the style, from the occasion.... read more
Posted: 16 November 2020
Diamonds are a girl's (or guy's) best friend!
Ooooh what a lovely prize we have in store for our County Wedding Magazines readers over the next fortnight. After such a miserable year, we're now at the start of a grey and gloomy winter season; what better way to bring some sparkle to your life than by winning a £200 voucher to spend at thediamondstore.co.uk? Whether you want to spend it on a little pick-me-up gift for yourself, or put if towards your wedding rings or bridal party gifts, the choice is yours if you end up being our lucky winner!... read more
Posted: 13 November 2020
Safety is top priority at iconic London wedding venue Chelsea Old Town Hall
Although we're currently in lockdown, many London wedding venues used the summer to get to grips with wedding guidelines, and will be following the same safety procedures from 3rd December. Chelsea Old Town Hall has found that couples won't let a pandemic stand in the way of their wedding. Although facing uncertainty around receptions, couples have adapted to make sure their ceremony can still go ahead, with registrars at the venue getting creative with personalised face masks and FaceTiming guests.... read more
Posted: 12 November 2020
Best Dress 2 Impress Bridal announces relocation of its award-winning London boutique
London wedding dress shop Best Dress 2 Impress Bridal has announced the relocation of its award-winning boutique to a new space opposite Highams Park Station, just 23 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. Offering each bride exclusive-use of the boutique during appointments, the company offers an Aladdin's cave of gorgeous and unusual gowns in sizes 8 to 30. "We focus on the individual needs of each customer, catering for all genders, ages and sizes," says owner Sharon.... read more
Posted: 10 November 2020
Free online millinery challenge with London's Katherine Elizabeth Millinery
Looking to start a new hobby during lockdown? Why not take part in a free online millinery challenge with London based Katherine Elizabeth Millinery? Starting on the 24th November, you might even be able to create a stunning bridal headpiece for your wedding. Katherine says, "This is open for non-milliners who would like to try something new as well as people who have already done a little bit of hat-making, I teach everyone over three live sessions."... read more
Posted: 5 November 2020
Sending gifts to loved ones from a distance has never been so easy with Letterbox Gifts. As many people have not been able to host their planned weddings this year, or be able to see family and friends, what better time to share the love on what would have been your hen/stag do, or what would have been your wedding day. Letterbox Gifts have everything you could think of for sending that special person a little something straight through their letterbox. Each Letterbox Gift is gift-wrapped by hand and comes with a free personalised card, making it just that little bit more special for your loved ones to open.... read more
Posted: 4 November 2020