RIVERSIDE WEDDING PACKAGES Graduate Cambridge is a handcrafted hotel inspired by the prestigious University of Cambridge and its surrounding town. The hotel offers riverside event spaces, inspiring service, and a wide range of customisable catering capabilities. The riverside Gazebo offers the perfect location overlooking the River Cam for a quintessentially Cambridge wedding. What’s more, the hotel has launched its 2023 wedding packages from £34 per person based on a minimum of 30 guests which includes: Menu tasting for the couple - dedicated hotel coordinator - room hire for the wedding breakfast and evening reception - red carpet reception - white linen tablecloths and napkins - use of cake stand and knife - reception glass of prosecco for the couple - easel stand for your table. Visit the website www.graduatehotels.com/cambridge/meetings-events/weddings DESIGNER LAUNCH From showstopping separates to head-turning accessories, British brand The Pantry Bridalwear is doing things differently. First opening in the leafy town of Saffron Walden in 2019, its new home, as of September 2022, is in Cambridge city centre. Founded by Eloise Rigby, also the force behind The Pantry Underwear, the store stocks a modern edit of British designers such as Rita Colson and Bon Bridé. However, excitingly, The Pantry Bridalwear has unveiled its first-ever own label collection aiming to help the contemporary bride make a statement on her wedding day. The 31-piece Originals collection features items such as jackets, skirts, tops and dresses as well as a range of accessories that are created from the waste fabric produced during the making of the main collection items. Brides will be able to browse designs featuring fabrics such as silk, organza and honeycomb waffle, with added details such as raw hems and pockets. Discussing the collection, founder and designer Eloise says, “I wanted to create a collection with the purpose of helping brides to feel like themselves on their day by offering a modern take on bridalwear which will truly reflect and elevate their existing personal style. “We’ve deliberately explored original texture and silhouettes to bring a refreshing twist to the bridal industry. You’ll also find items that can be added or removed with the choice of complementing accessories such as our oversized hair bows and waffle belts. Each piece in the collection is lovingly designed and manufactured responsibly here in the UK; each garment is unique as it’s made to measure ensuring minimal wastage. This very much echoes our ethos of ‘do you on your day’.” Check out www.thepantrybridalwear.com www.alexbaxter.co INNOVATIVE NEW GUEST BOOK Launched this year, Bable & Co.’s audio guest book will literally be the talk of your guests as they leave you a message on your big day! Based on a retro GPO telephone, the new guest book from this Suffolk-based company is easy to use, simply pick up the receiver and leave your message after the newlyweds’ pre-recorded greeting. Clients are supplied with a link to listen back to messages, or you can have them on a USB or even a bespoke vinyl LP – keep the voices of your wedding day forever! Call 01473 928 722 or visit www.bableandco.com KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR… Bake a Shoe’s newest range of handmade wedge cake handbags! Hand-iced to order with realistic faux frosting, fruit and sprinkles they’re perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and eye for glamour. Made from a mixture of felt, vegan leather, foam, polymer paste and Bake a Shoe’s secret icing recipe, they’re hand-painted for a master finishing touch. Currently available in Victoria Sponge and Rainbow Sprinkles, although handbags can be made into any requested cake by the Bake a Shoe team in five to six weeks weeks. Priced £185, available from https://bakeashoe.co.uk 10
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