An Essex Wedding - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 86)

Melissa Barker brings you the latest news from around the country Open the champagne Choosing a wedding present that both newlyweds will enjoy can be difficult, especially for those who haven’t created a gift list to lend a helping hand. The One4all Gift Card is the perfect solution as it can be used at travel providers, including Kuoni, Thomas Cook and TUI. Alternatively, newlyweds can treat themselves to a spa break, afternoon tea, a trip to the theatre or purchase products from John Lewis, Debenhams and B&Q. It can be spent in more than 55,000 stores nationwide and can hold between £10 and £400. What’s more, One4all offer a personalisation service when you buy the card online. What’s not to love! For more information, visit one4all.com PRESENT TIME The Wedding Shop, one of the UK’s largest independent gift providers, has unveiled the results of its recent survey. It found: ❤ Nearly half of married couples weren’t happy with some of the presents they received. ❤ Lovebirds who didn’t have a product list in place received an average of five dinner sets, two toasters and four photo frames. ❤ A third of guests spent hours looking for the perfect item. ❤ Surprisingly, 16 per cent of male attendees admitted to asking someone else to find a gift on their behalf. ❤ 20 per cent of people found it a stressful experience. To find out more, visit weddingshop.com SHINE BRIGHT Family-owned jeweller Beaverbrooks has launched a new collection to celebrate its 100-year anniversary. Exclusively designed to create the only cut of its kind, the unusual pieces have 100 facets radiating from the centre of the diamond. Crafted from 18ct white gold, the Beyond Brilliance range features a hidden infinity symbol, representing eternal love and romance. Each one can be traced back to the exact location it was mined in Canada using its official certification. Prices vary from £1,950 to £14,500. To see the full range, visit beaverbrooks.co.uk The wonderful world OF WEDDINGS From me to you Vanilla Reindeer is a new company that offers personalised gift bags. Each one is customised with a picture of the bride and groom and can include delicious chocolate truffles, champagne and skincare products. For more information, visit vanillareindeer.com 14