Table Of Content

www.yourlondon.wedding WIN! a two-night stay in the Lake District THE GREAT Keep it LONDON LOCAL BAKE OFF Tie the knot in West London Local pros share their showstopper bakes LOVE STORIES HANDMADE Real weddings in the capital IN LONDON £3.55 Gorgeous products from 2 2 the city’s top creatives 0 2 G U A / L U J Al-fresco vibes Say ‘I do’ in these open-air settings HONEYMOONS, BEAUTY, GROOMS, FREEBIES, FASHION AND MUCH MORE... D R A P E R S ’ H A L L At Drapers’ Hall you are marrying into 500 years of history. Thomas Cromwell chose to build his mansion in this very spot. Centuries and several reincarnations later, our Livery Hall is one of the grandest buildings in London, a palace in the heart of the City, surrounded by churches, a place where fellowship, generosity, heritage, and hospitality all come together. And for a day it will be yours. Sweep through the oak-panelled entrance hall and up the grand staircase to rooms decked with flowers where champagne flows, tables lit by silver candelabra glitter under painted ceilings and balconies give onto secret gardens. Our experienced in-house team and gold medal-winning chef will be at your service. Every wedding is unique and Drapers’ Hall offers complete flexibility and exclusively for wedding couples, with bespoke catering options and inclusive wedding packages that can be tailored to your taste. Couples that choose Drapers’ Hall for their wedding reception will benefit from an incredibly simple planning process, with all of the essentials included, plus elegant candelabra table centres, dance floor and a Steinway classic grand piano. Our Events team will help you at every stage to plan your day and ensure that every detail is perfect for you. Whether Drapers’ Hall is chosen to host a small intimate wedding breakfast or the grandest of celebrations, the venue is available for your exclusive use, including our two outdoor spaces, meaning your special day does not have to be shared with anyone else but your guests. Call the events team now on 0207 448 1324 or email us at [email protected] for more information. S 2 2 0 2 T S U TG U A / Y L U J N 63 On the cover This issue’s gorgeous cover, shot by Jeff Oliver Photography, sees Neda and Pedram marrying at REGULARS Kimpton Fitzroy London. Read more on page 36 6 EDITOR’S LETTER https://jeffoliverphotography.com Sarah Gallivan highlights this issue E FEATURES 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the city 51 HANDMADE IN LONDON Gorgeous products from the city’s top creatives 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 55 THE GREAT LONDON BAKE OFF Local pros share their showstopper bakes 84 HOT TOPIC Local experts answer your wedding woes 63 FRENCH CHIC T Luxury high-end vibes were at the heart of this shoot 90 COMPETITION Win a two-night sty in the Lake District VENUES 19 KEEP IT LOCAL Tie the knot in West London N 51 25 AL-FRESCO VIBES Say ‘I do’ in these open-air settings O C 19 3 31 75 FASHION REAL 89 & BEAUTY WEDDINGS 66 FASHION FOCUS 31 TOGETHER FOREVER The latest bridal fashion news, buys Emily and Jonny had the day they’d always and launches dreamed of in Wimbledon 68 STYLE DOWN THE AISLE 36 LOVE AT FIRST SWIPE These boho-inspired dresses in luxe lace and For Neda and Pedram, fairytales really do flowing fabrics were made for fun and flirting come true 75 PARTY PIECES 43 SUMMER RAIN HONEYMOONS These glamorous gowns are worthy of the Speeches, toasts, cocktails and love is what 94 TRAVEL GOALS red carpet made Clare and Jess’s day so special An island country nestled in South Asia, Sri Lanka has always been a bucket-list destination 78 BEAUTY BUZZ GROOMS for Louise Prance Get the look with the must-haves for the 87 GROOMS’ NEWS bride-to-be Best buys and product launches 96 CARIBBEAN VIBES Enjoy breathtaking, tropical views whilst 80 YOU CAUGHT MY EYE! 88 FUN IN THE SUN listening to turquoise waters rolling in with a We put together some gorgeous wedding-day Honeymoon must-haves for the groom-to-be glass of St. Lucia’s famous rum punch in hand eye make-up looks using the newest launches to hit the counters 96 82 FASHION & BEAUTY Q&A Our local professionals solve your problems 78 4 WEDDING INVITATIONS ¾ SAVE THE DATES ¾ ORDERS OF SERVICE ¾ INFORMATION SHEETS REPLY CARDS ¾ MENUS ¾ TABLE STATIONERY ¾ THANK YOU CARDS ¾ RECEPTION INVITATIONS PRINTERS OF EXQUISITE STATIONERY Based in Clapham for 45 years, Gee Brothers uses traditional and modern processes to create beautiful stationery of the highest quality. Choose between engraving, letter pressing, thermography, blind embossing, foiling and digital printing. For those requiring a bespoke service, book an appointment with our experienced consultants to design your perfect wedding suite. Visit our website and find a wealth of inspiration and over 40 designs available to order online. Start by ordering your sample pack today! WWW.GEEBROTHERS.CO.UK 020 7228 4081 [email protected] 221 ST JOHN’S HILL, LONDON SW11 1TH 51 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Sarah Gallivan | Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor, Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Summer loving Melissa Barker | Senior Editor, Grooms and Honeymoons Editor DESIGN Summer’s finally here after what feels 01376 535 616 like a long time and isn’t it great! The [email protected] Graphic Designers sun’s shining, evenings are drawn out Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor allowing us to get the very most out of Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator each and every day and you just can’t Katie Laley beat what this season has to offer for Web Development Manager weddings – outdoor ceremonies, endless Stuart Weatherley backdrops for your all-important photos, flowers a plenty, Silk dressing gowns for you and your ADVERTISING lightweight attire keeping you cool and calm and bright, Sales & Events Director best girls are a must! bold and uplifting colours. What’s not to love? Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 [email protected] If like me, you’re a lover of summer you might want to This shoot oozed romance. Account Managers choose a venue that has outdoor options. We’ve got the Richard Chesterton | 01376 538 493 [email protected] lowdown on a select few over on page 25. If you’re keen to Nicola Phillips | 01376 535 612 support local businesses, check out the range of gorgeous [email protected] Loretta Smith | 020 8054 8120 products on page 51 – all made right here in London and [email protected] sure to add the extra wow to your day. Those with a sweet Subscriptions tooth will love our cake feature on page 55 and our sweet 01376 514 000 treat giveaway on page 13. Once again we’ve got all the [email protected] big-day inspiration in our French chic shoot on page 63 ACCOUNTS and stunning real weddings on pages 31, 36 and 43. 01376 535 616 [email protected] Everything you need to help you to plan your day is right Accounting Manager | Derrick James here, so pour the sangria, dive in and get those creative juices flowing! Sarah x @CountyWeddingMagazines Sarah Gallivan, @CountyWeddings Editor @countyweddingmagazines 63 Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com 31It’s worth taking time out for photos. Emily and Jonny have so many cool memories to look back on. Your London Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your London Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £18.20 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your London Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. ISSN 1757-7810 cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS 25 Take your celebration outdoors or bring the EDITOR’S LETTER outdoors in with these al fresco settings. Emily and Jonny’s blossom tree walkway was stunning! 31 This time of the year is all about bright blooms and Clare 43 and Jess’s tropical centrepieces added colour in abundance. 36 Neda and Pedram’s venue styling was something out of a fairytale. Look after your hair this 43 summer with this top advice. I love the idea of 82 meeting up before the ceremony. Clare and Jess shared a special 68 moment before theirs. What a 55 showstopper fiesta of a cake – I love this! Fun and flirty boho styling is perfect for summer nuptials. 7 e f Th Per ect End to the Perfect Day! Every day we help our clients dreams come true by creating the ULTIMATE party experience for them, their family & friends. There are few opportunities in life when you can have your own firework display, but you can on your special day... Fire your imagination Indoor effects, including 1st dance Daytime effects LONDON WEDDING NEW Guard of honour firework flower effect PHOTOGRAPHY Low Noise displays Pyromusical firework displays Absolutely Fabulous Fireworks 07949 041144 www.roshiniphotography.com 4 Park Parade, Gunnersbury Lane, LONDON, W3 9BD [email protected] 0208 896 2866 : [email protected] : www.abfabfireworks.co.uk Bickleigh Castle An English Historical Landmark Where Wedding Dreams Do Come True! Bickleigh Castle, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RP | 01884 855 363 | [email protected] bickleighcastle.com BC_Devon_Cornwall_Wedding_mag_July2019.indd 1 20/07/2019 10:16 NEWS RAISE YOUR GLASS London’s award-winning sparkling wine brand Pale Fox Prosecco has announced the launch of their first non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Whether your guests are drinking alcohol or not, you can now treat them all to a fabulous glass of bubbles to join you in celebrating your day. Available to buy online via the Pale Fox website, the new non-alcoholic, single estate sparkling prosecco is produced by vinifying a still white wine, then using reverse osmosis to separate out the alcohol, before finally adding the fizz. The result is complex and celebratory, with an extra dry balance of acidity, fruit and classic yeasty notes. As well as being lower in calories, it also contains polyphenols and antioxidants, which have natural health benefits. Order yours now and see what else is on offer by visiting www.palefoxprosecco.com d e w y l r a N e NEWS All the latest from the city MICHELIN-STARRED DATE NIGHT Those looking for a special pre- or post-wedding date night should check out the newly launched menu at Adam Handling’s Michelin-starred flagship restaurant, Frog by Adam Handling, situated in Covent Garden. Fresh off the back of winning a Michelin star, chef Adam Handling continues to raise the bar as he announced a brand-new menu concept that launched in April. The menu, that previously consisted of two separate five- and seven-course tasting menus, has been transformed and replaced with one spectacular ten- course tasting menu. Adam has created the new menu to take his sustainability A LOVE OF HATS agenda to the next level, providing the team with even more opportunity to use Mother and their creative freedom and use the very best seasonal produce from some of the daughter team UK’s top suppliers, in line with the restaurant’s philosophy, ‘British food, inspired by Yasemin and Merve, London’. Almost every dish on the menu is new – even Adam’s signature ‘Bread, owners of Merve chicken butter’ and ‘All about the sturgeon’ have been elevated, all whilst retaining Bavindir Milliners are his signature flair and touch of theatre. proud to announce Check out www.frogbyadamhandling.com to book and find out more. the recent opening of m m their flagship London store. Both lovers of all things vintage, o o they have a keen eye for detail when it comes to tailoring. her.c her.c Tsthreoyn glo bveel itehvee crrse oaft ihvaityn dth satitt chhaint mg aaknidn gg oborindg qsu aanlidty a fraeb rics. ograp ograp ot ot The Heirloom Bridal 2022 collection is not to be missed. ph ph n n Ttihmise lmesest icpuielocuessl yth carte taatkeed i ncsopllieracttiioonn fcroonms itshtse o1f9 v2a0riso tuos today. mgree mgree Every hat is handmade, from the flowers to the embroidery. w.ti w.ti w w Heirloom is an infusion of modern materials with old w w techniques. The detailing is crafted with love and patience and the simplicity of each piece is the result of carefully thought-out intricate detailing. Head to the new store at 28 Crawford Place, W1H 5NJ or visit https://mervebayindir.com to view the stunning collections. 9 FLOWERS FOR KEEPS Shida Preserved Flowers has recently launched a seasonal collection to last all year. The two-piece collection features a gorgeous handtied bouquet and a Japanese-inspired Midori Ikebana flower arranging kit. The Nova handtied bouquet features deep blue hydrangeas accessorised with lush, preserved greenery. It also includes natural gypsophila, stuartina, fern, blue botao, lepidium, and parvafolia in ultramarine blue and forest greens, chosen for their mood-boosting qualities. The second piece is the Midori Ikebana Kit. This curated collection of stems, foliage and floral decorations features sumptuous greenery and pops of blue, providing a fresh take on Ikebana, the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging. The preserved arrangements will last for months after your big day and are soft and supple to the touch, giving the same enchanting appearance as fresh cut flowers and floral bouquets. Shida’s expert team of florists hand-arrange each of its blooms and lovingly place them in sustainable packaging before they are delivered directly to your door. To view the new collection and wedding offering, visit the website www.shida.florist A SLICE OF THE HIGH LIFE The UK’s oldest British caterer is celebrating its 175th anniversary with the recreation of a royal wedding cake created by its founder, John Searcy, 126 years ago. The caterer has taken a trip back through its archives to the1896 royal wedding of Princess Maud, then the future LOVE YOUR Queen of Norway, JEWELLERY to Prince Carl of Your engagement and Denmark. Considered wedding rings are designed the society wedding to stand the test of time, of the year, royal but accidents happen so attendees included independent jewellery brand, Queen Victoria, grandmother of the bride, the Prince and Princess of Loveness Lee has launched Wales, and the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark. an aftercare program. A confectioner by trade and a Royal Warrant holder, John Searcy This is the next step in their came out of retirement to bake the breathtaking multi-tiered big-day bake. sustainability journey to encourage everyone to care, repair and Adorned with sweet treats, the cake included fine sugar work flowers, love their Loveness Lee jewellery for as long as possible and keep roses and angels, along with the Royal Arms of England and Denmark. materials out of landfill. In tribute to its founder, Searcys has recreated the same cake in The aftercare program, that comes with every purchase will see partnership with baker Elizabeth Solaru of Elisabeth’s Cake Emporium. their team of skilled jewellers bring your pieces back to life should Working alongside Searcys own pastry chef, Yvonne Graham, the they need it. The program can be utilised at any point and gives you confectioners spent three weeks tirelessly completing the bake to reflect one refresh free of charge with competitive rates after that. the original design. Five-tiers of Dundee fruit cake are covered with Loveness Lee handcrafted designs are inspired by Loveness’ delicate marzipan and white and gold lattice work icing before being fascination with abstract shapes and textures that derive from nature. topped with carefully crafted sugar work of flowers, fruits and cherubs. These textures create serendipitous wearable sculptures with no two The cake will travel across Searcys restaurants throughout the summer, ever looking the same. Sustainability is at the heart with all new so for your chance to sample a slice head to 116 Pall Mall, Searcys at designs being made with recycled sterling silver and lab-grown the Gherkin or St Pancras Brasserie from early July to early August. The gemstones to reduce the need for future mining. Packaging is made Princess Maud wedding cake can also be made to order for any wedding from recycled materials and all production materials are sourced celebrations booked at Searcys iconic venues. To find out more check out locally at Hatton Garden. www.searcys.co.uk Find out more by visiting www.lovenesslee.com 10