FINISHING TOUCHES Wedding breakfasts date back to the 17th-century, but many couples want to break away from the traditional three-course meal. The food choice is vast and couples can get creative with grazing tables, street food vendors or barbecues. Or why take a step back in time with a traditional afternoon tea? Elegance China Hire can provide a beautiful selection of vintage china for special events covering Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties. The company offers a beautiful selection of vintage items to grace wedding tables for wowfactor events. Owner Caroline Inglis arranges consultations with couples and liaises with caterers and event planners to develop a hire package to suit different budgets. We’ve teamed up with the company to offer readers a 15 per cent discount on hire costs of china for weddings taking place before September 30th 2024, confirmed with the required booking fee by May 1st 2024. A minimum order of £250 is required for this offer to be valid. Contact the team for an initial telephone discussion of the full terms and conditions. Check out: www.elegancechinahire.co.uk DISCOVER THE SUPPLIER A great image can evoke beautiful memories about a person or a special occasion. This remarkable quality encouraged Laura Pittas to pursue a career as a photographer, and George Pittas Photography was born! The company specialises in traditional and natural wedding photography, offering a unique and relaxed feel. Based in Hertfordshire but also covering Essex, Kent and the surrounding area, Laura works with couples to capture their dream weddings. With more than 10 years of experience working behind the lens, her passion is capturing the perfect moments when the angle and light converge to create a striking moment unlike any other. As a photographer, there’s no greater frill than finding that split-second that can be frozen and treasured for a lifetime. Laura tailors her services to match clients’ requirements and always goes above and beyond to deliver spectacular results. Customer satisfaction is vital to her services, so she’ll take every measure to understand clients’ needs to produce impressive results. Check out: www.gpittasphotography.co.uk All the latest from around the counties NEWS Nearlywed www.gpittasphotography.co.uk TO DINE FOR Dylans at The Kings Arms has been included in the Estrella Damm Top 100 for the second year running, climbing an incredible 22 places to number 72 in the respected list. Housed in a beautiful 15th-century Tudor building on George Street in the Cathedral Quarter of St Albans, this neighbourhood gem has an emphasis on quality ingredients such as txuleta prime rib dairy cow and fresh Cornish day boat fish, an extensive range of craft beer, specialist wines and spirits. Recently acclaimed as a place to eat one of the best steaks in the UK by Top Jaw and Sorted Food, its reputation for offering unpretentious but high-quality dining in a casual pub environment has grown over the past 12 months. It’s ‘the’ place to dine in St Albans with bookings for Sunday lunch now being taken two to three months ahead. It’s the ideal setting to meet with loved ones to plan weddings or pre-wedding date nights. One of the key reasons for this continued success is Head Chef Josh Searle, a young, local talent who adapts the menu to make the most of the season’s best produce from small, local and family suppliers. Developing his own style of cooking while staying true to Dylan’s ethos of simplicity and quality, Josh cooks the kind of food everyone loves to eat. Check out: www.dylanskingsarms.com https://ah-creative.co.uk LOCAL NEWS 9
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