Your London Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 69)

All the latest from around the city NEWS Nearlywed CHECK OUT… Vegan-friendly cakemaker Ruby’s makes 100 per cent, plant-based confections, ideal for brides- and grooms-to-be whose New Year’s resolution is to cut back on animal products. From tailor-made, multi-tier designs to doughnut and cupcake towers, there’s an array of options for weddings of every size. To find out more, visit rubysoflondon.com JUST A GIRL Brides do Good has launched a campaign to fight child marriage. The #OnlyAGirl initiative aims to raise awareness of child marriage in the UK and to encourage people to sign a petition to support a change in current legislation. In order to get the nation talking about child marriage, Brides do Good has released a series of impactful images, showcasing eight young girls aged 10-16 dressed in designer wedding dresses to starkly illustrate the indecency and injustice of child marriage. For more information, or to sign the petition, visit bridesdogood.com/onlyagirl WE LOVE… Fulham-based eco-designer, Sanyukta Shrestha’s 2020 bridal collection. The Autumn Daydreams, as the new range is known, is designed for free-spirited brides and made from organic, fair-trade fabrics. For more information, visit sanyuktashrestha.com FASHION FORWARD London-based venue RSA House was selected by bridal designer Sassi Holford as the setting for the unveiling of her new 2020 Enamour dress collection. The venue, which was recently announced as the winner of the Best Wedding Venue in the Most Popular category at the Hire Space Awards was chosen for its enviable location and contrasting architectural features. As Sassi explains, “In a truly historic part of central London, the Georgian splendour of RSA House was the perfect location for me to launch my 2020 collections of bridal and occasion wear. “I loved the setting of the Great Room for my salon show and the contrast between that and the modern industrial feel of the vaults where our guests were entertained and entranced by the very best wedding suppliers in London.” RSA House is licensed to hold ceremonies in a range of spaces, offering couples a choice of intimate gatherings to larger ceremonies of up to 200 guests. The Great Room offers a spectacular setting where natural light from the domed glass ceiling illuminates famous historical paintings dating back to 1774. The Benjamin Franklin Room is a spacious and elegant room that features a contemporary chandelier, original Adam fireplaces and a large window running the length of the room. There’s also a hidden gem – the Vaults, which boast dramatic exposed brickwork and snug alcoves. Once used as riverfront warehouses, today they are an incredible space for a party accommodating up to 220 guests. For more information on the venue, visit thersa.org or to view Sassi Holford’s 2020 collection, check out sassiholford.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9