Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2025 (Issue 109)

SETTING THE SCENE Bursting with romantic charm, South Farm stands out as a stunning wedding venue in Hertfordshire that has just received Highly Commended recognition in the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards for the East of England’s Best Barn Wedding Venue. With its glorious gardens, elegant buildings, and charming farm atmosphere, the venue offers a unique setting for couples seeking a romantic and memorable wedding experience, complete with an organic field-to-fork approach. Currently, the team has some fantastic late booking offers for peak 2025 dates, making it a great time for couples to reach out and take advantage of significantly discounted prices. The team is also excited to unveil the latest addition to their Courtyard—a beautiful bespoke firepit! Designed to create the perfect ambience, this firepit is fuelled by a sustainable soya candle, ensuring an eco-friendly option while adding a touch of luxury to couples’ special days. This incredible feature brings warmth and charm while introducing a serious wow factor for evening celebrations. Imagine sipping celebratory drinks with loved ones, basking in the glow of the fire, and enjoying the cosy atmosphere under the stars. A closer look at the firepit reveals that it has been crafted using images from some of South Farm’s unique features, adding an extra layer of personal touch. To discover more about this enchanting venue, visit: www.south-farm.co.uk MARK YOUR CALENDARS County Wedding Events invites couples to a delightful wedding showcase at the Barn at Alswick, located in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. The event is set for Sunday May 11th 2025, from 11 am to 3 pm. Entry is free, and attendees will have the chance to enter a honeymoon competition, receive a goody bag, and enjoy a complimentary copy of Your Herts and Beds Wedding while exploring a variety of wedding exhibitors. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the experts, gain inspiration, and ask plenty of questions. The Barn at Alswick is part of the historic Alswick Hall Estate and has been beautifully restored to offer a stunning, contemporary event space for exclusive hire. With its rustic wooden beams and abundant natural light, it provides the perfect backdrop for couples to bring their wedding vision to life. Nestled in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, the Barn is complemented by a luxurious glamping village and the breathtaking private gardens of Alswick Hall, making it an ideal setting for memorable weddings. Register online: www.countyweddingevents.com/the-barn-atalswick-wedding-show-11052025 DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER This Spring, Warren James is thrilled to showcase its stunning lab-grown diamond collection, the ideal choice for extraordinary gifting. The response to this new collection has been remarkable, reflecting Warren James’ firm belief that a diamond is a diamond. Lab-grown diamonds are identical to mined diamonds – physically, optically, thermally, and chemically. Every piece in this collection has been carefully handpicked to ensure optimum clarity, featuring sparkling F-G rare white colour diamonds that shine with mesmerising brilliance and lustre. Choosing lab-grown diamonds doesn’t mean compromising quality or beauty; it’s an extraordinary option that showcases elegance and sophistication. What’s more, lab-grown diamonds are a more sustainable choice, requiring significantly less energy and producing minimal waste. This makes them a thoughtful, ethical alternative to traditional mined diamonds. Warren James’ lab-grown diamond collection includes standout pieces perfect for Valentine’s proposals, offering an impressive range of rings from clusters to elegant solitaire styles set on classic white or yellow gold bands. Special cuts like stunning pear and marquise shapes are brilliantly crafted and mounted on halo bands. For those seeking additional gifting ideas, the infinity necklace adorned with labgrown diamonds is a beautiful, personalised piece that symbolszes eternal love. Of course, the timeless elegance of a solitaire diamond never goes out of style. With a rich heritage spanning 45 years on the UK high street, Warren James is dedicated to providing affordable luxury and has a deep passion for crafting exquisite jewellery. Discover the collection: www.warrenjames.co.uk/jewellery/lab-grown-diamonds www.lizgreenhalgh.co.uk 10

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