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The State Apartments at Kensington Palace were recently licensed to host civil ceremonies for the very first time. To mark the occasion, a showcase was held which proved that you really can hold your own royal wedding!

Decorated with floral plinths by Hayford & Rhodes, guests took in their surroundings whilst enjoying drinks and canapes served by Blue Strawberry, including prosciutto cannelloni with crispy ham, mushroom and truffle & pea mousse and roasted pumpkin & mandarin ice-cream lollipop.

Planning a wedding, although an exciting time can also leave you stressed and anxiety riddled.  Not just the planning but for some, the prospect of being centre of attention for an entire day with everyone looking at you is enough to send a bride into a state of turmoil.  How to handle this emotional roller-coaster can be daunting and top London hypno-therapist Malminder Gill can help brides-to-be with her NEW Bridal Anxiety Programme. With years of experience she is able to guide brides-to-be to a calmer and more stress free place in the line up to their big day.

Battle of the Bridezilla – Top London Hypnotherapist helps anxious brides put the fun back into planning a wedding 

London has welcome the nation’s favourite party with Popworld opening its glittery doors for the first time this month on 7th September – the perfect night for any hen party!

Since its humble beginnings in Southampton, the chain of pop-themed nightclubs has seen four years of incredible growth and has forged a legendary status throughout the UK by providing unforgettable nights out filled with fun and laughter. With the opening of their London club, there will now be 27 sites nationwide.

Chloe Bond Weddings, the UK’s first wedding planner exclusively for lesbian women, launches in London on 18 September. Chloe, the owner and founder, is thrilled and excited to be launching this service for women within the LGBTQ+ community.   

When we think of destination weddings, it’s easy for the mind to conjure up thoughts of sandy beaches and palm trees, but why not something a little closer to home? London is an ideal location to tie the knot, offering both modern and urban charm, whilst also being traditional and historic.  

London is a petri dish of historic allure and allows visitors to live and breathe the progression of time and development from its Roman roots into the modern day. As a hub of culture, London offers an infinite amount of options and opportunities to suit every different couple; here are some of our favourites.

RIDE IN STYLE

As the Royal Wedding celebrations settle into fond memories, London brides and grooms-to-be are warned to be wary of massive financial loss if they neglect to protect their upcoming nuptials.    

Specialist insurance expert Johnathan Lloyd, from Lycetts, has advised that any couple making like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and tying the knot should be aware of hidden risks. If not, new couples could face thousands of pounds of loss. 

Though it may pain prospective couples to consider it, there is a risk of things going wrong in the run-up to their big day. Additional insurance can help cover for issues such as stolen wedding gifts, or missing rings, says the specialist. 

Are you looking for someone to look after the little guests at your wedding? Miles of smiles childcare and events brings a crèche and nannying service to your wedding day in order to entertain those special little guests and allow those mummies and daddies to let their hair down-which in return means the bride and grooms day will be more enjoyable knowing the kiddies are being entertained.Who wouldn’t want one at their wedding? We have soft play equipment,ball pools,arts and crafts,bowling,puzzles and much much more! 

In July 2017 the National Gallery welcomed its first bride and groom for an intimate wedding breakfast. Celebrating with a joyful gathering of family and friends, the couple held a very special wedding ‘breakfast’ (this time it was actually breakfast, being hosted before public opening) in the stunning surroundings of the Gallery’s glass-domed Barry Rooms. The pair chose the National Gallery as their wedding venue for their personal love of art and for the opportunity to have the paintings and beautiful spaces all to themselves as part of their wedding celebrations.

The Wedding Gallery has officially announced its opening. Located in the heart of London beneath weddings and events venue One Marylebone, the 20,000sq ft space has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment and is set to become the new epicentre of global wedding planning.

The ultimate wedding retail destination promises to immerse couples in an enchanting 75-minute journey through wedding wonderland, offering an exclusive, year-round showcase of the latest trends, inspiration and ideas across all elements of the planning process.

Hen weekends don’t always have to be tutus and ‘L’ plates. London is full of unique opportunities so that you can avoid that stereotypical hen do.

An historic London venue is throwing open its doors to wedding planners and Brides and Grooms to be this Autumn in an event which showcases the full potential of its expansive site.

The Royal Horticultural Halls Lindley Hall, which regularly hosts events for London Fashion Week, international car launches and even played host to President Obama’s Town Hall speech, is a popular venue for luxury events. With its expansive and prestigious backdrop, the space allows for beautiful grand scale weddings.

The wedding showcase event, planned for Saturday 1st October will feature demonstrations of lighting, draping, furniture and floral displays, enabling visitors to experience the full potential of the Georgian-featured, glass vaulted ceilinged space.

The awarded House of Ollichon are thrilled to launch their second collection in celebration of their 1st birthday.

House of Ollichon is the only dress-less bridal collection in the world to offer brides-to-be a range of luxury bridal jumpsuits and two-pieces all handmade in London... without a dress in sight.

Hen parties are one of the best parts of an impending wedding. Not only do you get to head off somewhere exotic with all your best girl friends in tow, you also have the perfect opportunity to go as wild, as extravagant, as debauched or as indulgent as you see fit. Looking for a bit of inspiration for your upcoming hen do?

Here, leading European hen do organiser Eventhuse, has put together a list of celebrity hen dos to show you how and where to party like a VIP.

A festival weekend like Kate Moss

Neil Geddes is the owner and managing director of NJ Geddes Fine Jewellery – an exclusive jewellery concierge and private couture diamond buying company based between Leeds, Manchester and London. 

Working with some of the UK’s wealthiest and time poor individuals, Neil established his exclusive jewellery concierge service in 2008, in order to create a truly personalised, bespokeand luxurious jewellery buying and investment experience that stands for exquisite quality and attention to detail.

One of Neil’s important areas of specialism lies in helping couples source or create the perfect wedding jewellery for their big day, including engagement rings and wedding bands.

With the first days of Summer upon us Hatton Garden is showcasing a selection of beautiful, light, feminine jewellery from four of the finest bespoke jewellery ateliers working out of the UK’s jewellery quarter in London.

For an alternative and chic bridal look opt for Karl Karter for London Rocks’ edgy Deco collection (above). Sharp geometric forms styled in 18ct yellow gold accompanied by striking rutilated quartz and diamond accents make for the perfect accessory for any rock ‘n’ roll bride.