Your Herts and Beds Wedding - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 83)

All the latest from around the regions Nearlywed NEWS BRIDAL BLING Heulwen Lewis Bespoke is offering a free jewellery design service throughout December and January. The company specialises in all things bespoke from fine wedding accessories and bridal party gifts to the most important purchase – the wedding rings! The team will guide pairs right through, from the initial sketches to the final piece which will be an exciting and straightforward process. Depending on COVID-19 guidelines, consultations can be held face to face in a COVID-safe environment. If a meeting isn’t possible it will take place via telephone, Zoom, WhatsApp or Skype. Find out more: www.heulwenlewisbespoke.com LOOKING YOUR BEST Based in St Albans, What Alice Wore is a bridal store with a carefully curated collection of gowns, to which the boutique is adding ten beautiful dresses to in December. Australian designers, Cizzy and Zavana Bridal are two of the company’s most-loved labels, the fabrics, fit, detailing and incredible pricing ensure brides are always delighted to ring the bell and say yes to the dress. That’s why the team have decided to introduce the sister brand White April, which embodies laid-back bridal luxe that’s perfect for a romantic soul who’s looking to embrace modernity. Prices range between £1,420 to £1,900. Find out more: www.whataliceworebridal.com GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Not wanting to let a pandemic ruin all the fun, maids-of-honour are getting creative and organising some amazing virtual hen parties, and Bottle Bazaar is helping make these online celebrations go with a bang and a pop! Personalise individual bottles of prosecco, champagne or the bride’s favourite wine by choosing a label and adding words and maybe even a photo. Get one bottle for the bride-to-be and matching labels for all the guests or individual bottles for each attendee; or why not get inventive and choose different photos of the bride for each bottle and get the hens to guess her age? Find out more: www.bottlebazaar.co.uk www.whi teaprilbridal.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9