INTRODUCING SALLY BEAN COUTURE Brides-to-be dreaming of bespoke bridal loveliness are going to love Sally Bean Couture’s designs. After working for some of the world’s most luxurious bridal and fashion designers for 13 years, Sally has launched her own couture service. Based beside Kew Gardens and The River Thames, her beautiful showroom and studio awaits your appointment! Sally’s niche is that she can take your ideas and combine and reinvent what you’re looking for into something completely special, original and beautiful. Sourcing the perfect fabric and embellishment is her speciality. “I love to create an individual story for each bride, with each piece being utterly bespoke,” says Sally. Each gown is crafted with extraordinary details. “Inspiration strikes everywhere. I adore flowers and embellishing fabrics is my special love, but equally, I adore modern architectural lines that are clean of adornment,” she adds. Sally is passionate about creating feminine silk dresses with each and every piece made and fitted to perfection. “Making dresses of dreams that reflect your personality and your day is what I’m all about,” she says. Within the couture atelier, there’s a collection of stunning hand-crafted designs, cotton toiles and delicate embellishments for you to try on, be inspired by and reinvent together with Sally’s expert eye. To find out more or book an appointment visit https://sallybean.co.uk or call 07960 955656. EXPERIENCE THE UN-STANDARD Now licensed to host legal wedding ceremonies, The Standard, London, the coolest hotel in the capital, offers an un-standard experience for those looking for something a little different. There’s a choice of spaces in which to host your nuptials and guests can stay the night, in one of 266 bedrooms. Situated on the 10th floor of The Standard, London, Decimo boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic views across the London skyline and is accessible by the unmissable exterior red-pill lift. This space has capacity for up to 90 for your ceremony, 140 for dinner, and 300 for the party. Sweeties, a cocktail bar and late-night lounge is located directly across from Decimo. Its velvet curtains, plush orange couches, Instagrammable-carpets and marble-topped bar create the party vibe. Sweeties also benefits from vintage-inspired stacked speakers and a central DJ booth so you and your guests can party into the early hours. The Isla terrace is a picturesque weather-proofed outdoor space. Filled with romantic fairy lights in the evening and complete with a retractable awning, heating and cosy blankets it caters for 30 for a ceremony and dinner, or 50 for a drinks reception. The Townhouse 8 is a destination designed for play. Taking inspiration from a 1980s New York Townhouse, it features a living and dining space, a vinyl library and listening area, working kitchen and wraparound terrace with views of the London skyline. Townhouse 8 has capacity for up to 20 for the ceremony and dinner, and 80 for the party. The Standard, London’s street-level bar has cosy booth seating, long-form tables and plenty of space to mix and mingle – as well as an outdoor garden. There’s space here for up to 150 for a reception or party. Head to www.standardhotels.com to find out more. THE ILLUSTRATED FLORSIT London’s Kinship Press, the bespoke stationery company, has launched a customisable range of stationery for the very first time. The new range, The Illustrated Florist, allows you to design your very own watercolour floral stationery. From savethe-dates to invitations and place cards, it’s a luxury destination for elegant, personalised stationery for your big day. Here’s how it works… 1. Select four handpainted flowers from over 60 seasonal watercolour blooms 2. Select your finishes. Choose your font, font colour, paper shade and print finishes such as letter-pressed text or coloured edging 3. Select your products. Whether you need a full set of stationery or just a set of invites or menus, the choice is yours 4. Delivery! All stationery is created in the London-based studio and printed using the finest quality paper and artisan printing techniques Check out https://kinship-press.com for more information. www.handoveragency.com www.ameliaclaudiaphoto.com 10 www.katiejulia.com www.katiejulia.com
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