Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 76)

YOUR BIG DAY STARTS HERE Milton Keynes’ The Original Wedding Tea Towel has been a game-changer for wedding invitations through its quirky tailor-made tea towels. Now founder Karen Brown talks to us about the latest trends in invites... It’s all about personality Lots of couples are choosing to inject their own personalities into their big day. For many, this starts with invites. Botanicals and nature Nature-based imagery adds a more grown-up feel but still leaves room for a fun, playful tone to get guests excited. Relaxed fonts and wording Wording has become less formal. We’re also seeing a move away from super-swirly calligraphy towards solid serif fonts with tall slimline fonts to complement. Save the dates Every couple is different, so whether it’s a save-the-date tea towel or a text message, it’s important to do what you feel most comfortable with when it comes to getting that all-important date in the diary. Colours To fit with the botanical imagery, try using corals, mint greens and natural tones on invites. If you can find it in the garden or in a Hawaiian coral reef, then you’re on the right track! The clients There’s a greater number of couples coming to us together to be part of the planning process – a solid step away from the stereotype that grooms are only interested in the stag do and what beers will be on tap. Expect to see many couples having fun with their wedding by making them more personal experiences. We can’t wait! To find out more about The Original Wedding Tea Towel call 01908 282 606 or visit weddingteatowels.co.uk PRIDE AND APERITIFS Bucks venue Hedsor House has a new wedding package in collaboration with Marlow caterers Goose & Berry. With high-end standards at country prices, the Darcy Wedding offers a four-course wedding breakfast, bubbles and wine, cake, floral arrangements, lighting and evening music, as well as exclusive use of the Wedding Suite and all 10 of the house’s bedrooms. Check out hedsor.com for more information. DELIVERING DELIGHT Famous for its amazing, celebratory croquembouche, Cotswold Baking has launched a range of vegan cakes, including vegan red velvet, mocha and walnut and ginger and lemon, along with a new vegan dessert, pistachio and rhubarb roulade, which can also be used to create one of its exquisite wedding cakes. Chef Paul Barlow-Heal trained with Michel Roux Sr. at Bray’s Waterside Inn before setting up his online bakery, using locally sourced ingredients and delivering within the Cotswolds by courier or post. Call 07939 058 759 or visit cotswoldbaking.co.uk 10