Your London Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 75)

All the latest from around the capital NEWS Nearlywed GOOD THINGS IN SMALL PACKAGES 2020 was a year of shattered plans for tens of thousands of to-be-weds. However, a recent survey has shown that 95% of couples have decided to throw a micro-wedding or reschedule, rather than cancel their big day. Andaz London Liverpool Street is helping couples to do just that. This historic hotel, with its mix of grand Victorian and contemporary interiors, has adapted to the situation and is pledging to offer couples an unforgettable day with an innovate and cost-effective offering. With 15 event spaces to choose from, couples can take advantage of the venue’s new £3,000 micro-package for 15 guests. Parties will enjoy bubbles, wine, canapés, a three-course meal and table stationery, as well as one large suite and two double bedrooms for the wedding night. In addition, couples booking before the end of March 2021 will receive a 15% discount on a future large wedding party, which can be booked up until December 2022. Find out more at www.andazliverpoolstreet.com PARISIAN-CHIC Super-stylish Parisian bridal boutique Le Dressing Club has opened its new boutique in the heart of Earl’s Court. Now the French capital’s leading designer wedding dress outlet, the boutique was established in 2013 when owner Victoire identified a gap in the market when planning her own wedding for affordable luxury wedding dresses. Based on the success of the concept in France, the company’s Earl’s Court boutique sells both new dresses from French designers at 60% discount, as well as second-hand luxury dresses for those who want to make a more sustainable purchase. Find out more at https://ledressingclub.com LONDON LOVE STORIES New research has revealed that, despite the pandemic, London is the number one place to pop the question in the UK. The study, by family-owned jeweller Beaverbrooks, analysed more than 10,000 proposal hashtags to find that the capital had almost half (47%) of the proposals. “It’s no surprise that London takes the top spot, with a whopping 47% of engagement ring selfies taken there,” says Lorna Haddon, head of diamond rings and jewellery at Beaverbrooks. “With so many great sights and famous backdrops to choose from, it’s no wonder Londoners and tourists alike love proposing in the city.” Check out www.beaverbrooks.co.uk Floral fancy With events disrupted for the best part of a year, Toby B Roberts of TBR Floral Design has devoted all his energy to taking the business to the next level. The London florist has just launched a new website, which took more than a year to create, to showcase all the services it provides. “We’ve also started offering floral workshops for the first time in our 19-year history to teach you how to decorate your home with floral fabulousness,” Toby says. “However, the most important project we’ve been working on is creating small, beautifully styled, socially distanced weddings. Although times are hard, our couples still want to marry.” We’re loving that the company has also branched out into designing and creating landscaped gardens, perfect for if you decide on a small celebration at home and want your garden to have the wow factor. Visit http://www.tbrfloraldesign.co.uk www.joan jellett.com 10