Gift

Fancy an impressive gift which will be useful for the planning of your wedding? Rhys Jelley, co-founder at Bride to be Box, explains why you should think outside the box…

Tell us about yourselves…

My wife Harriet and I met at university in 2007, where Harriet was studying for a degree in media and public relations and I was studying for a degree in international business management. After we graduated in 2011 we moved to Guernsey, where Harriet grew up. Harriet now works as an account director for a leading PR agency and I head up the partnerships and retail team for a large vitamin and supplement brand.

Why did you decide to start up the Bride to Be Box venture? 

It is customary for the bride and groom to buy thank you gifts for the wedding party. Traditionally, the groom would buy his new bride a gift and his new wife would buy a gift for him.  It is also common that they would both buy gifts for her bridesmaids.  A small step away from tradition, although we see it happening more and more often, is offering the mother of the bride and groom’s mother a gift as well.

It takes more than 2 to put together the perfect wedding. Always standing by your side, but never taking the spotlight, are some of the most important people involved in throwing the most fabulous celebration. From months of planning to last minute fixes your bridesmaids are an invaluable help, which is why they deserve to be thanked with a special token when all the wedding madness is over. 

But finding the perfect gift for a group of bridesmaids can be tricky. What’s important to remember is that not only is this a gift to celebrate the big day that they’re getting to be a part of, but that it’s a heartfelt thank you for each individual, that can will be used and treasured after the wedding day is over.

Alexis Dove’s unusual and alternative engagement rings are perfect for couples looking for a truly unique and personal piece of jewellery to symbolize their love.

In the picturesque Sussex county town of Lewes, Alexis Dove designs jewellery Alexis invites brides to her workshop to assist her in designing their very own special piece of jewellery incorporating Alexis’ signature vintage style. Brides can choose from a huge selection of Alexis’ precious rare stones and pick the metal and finish they are set in.  This service comes with a glowing recommendation from Olympic Champion Victoria Pendleton who commissioned Alexis Dove to design her own wedding jewellery.

The Omega VSJ Vertical Slow Juicer is a very trendy juicer that will make a style statement in any kitchen, and also makes the perfect summery wedding gift for the couple who has everything.

With the recent announcement of the sugar tax, making your own juices at home is a great, very healthy way to make sure you and your kids drink nutrient-dense juices with no sugar, preservatives or other artificial processed nasties.

Slow juicers retain more nutrients, keep healthy enzymes in tact, and produce more juice yield than fast juicers. They are also great at juicing leafy greens and other veggies, too, and the juices have a longer shelf life, which is great for families.

The last thing you need after a hard morning's dressing, stressing in hair & make-up, pledging your love for another in front of everyone you know, eating, drinking and generally being centre of attention is a stinky whiff following you around the room like, well, a bad smell. 

So if you're looking for a great scent which won't let you down on the biggest day of your life, read this product review by Vows and Venues' Rachel Morton…

Here at Vows and Venues we were lucky enough to try this fragrance.

If you are looking for a great gift for your bridesmaids or a fragrance for yourself for that special day, then look no further than Jo Malone Peony and Suede Blush.

Mother’s Day-spring 2016

Pop into your nearest Lush and discover a new range of inventions arriving soon to shops nationwide.

Available from the 29th February 2016

NEW! Love You Mum gift set

Love Boxed Up: Newby Teas offers the perfect scented and delicious Valentine’s gifts online From the much-loved luxury tea brand that retails in Harrods, comes an exclusive online offering for love-rich and time-poor suitors

 Newby Teas presents two luxury options for adding romance and a touch of health to your Valentine’s Day this year, both available in Harrods and online at Newby’s e-boutique for busy lovers.

Capture the beauty of your loved one for all time in the luxurious, opulent and romantic style of a bygone era this Valentine’s Day. The indulgent gift of a Boudoir Portrait is set to transform the clichéd Valentine’s Day gifting experience.

The Boudoir Portraits have become sought after as the ultimate, luxury gift experience with a difference, a must-have for both well-heeled women and couple. Since 2014, artist Skye Holland has been capturing clients ‘in boudoir’. With the personally tailored experience of a champagne lunch and portrait-sitting that unearths even the most reluctant Goddess, as they are spectacularly, tastefully and lovingly rendered in ink and paper.

You are getting married, making a wonderful commitment. Planning to be the most beautiful and memorable you can look and feel and allow your family and loved ones to celebrate this moment with you. You will have your incredible day and what you keep forever are your memories! But how do you honour this huge moment in a timeless way which celebrates your love and your radiant and sensual beauty and which will never fade? Either as a gift to your partner-to-be or to yourself, commissioning a drawn wedding boudoir portrait by renowned London artist Skye Holland is a unique, intimate and totally transformational experience.