Your London Wedding - March/April 2021 (Issue 76)

All the latest from around the capital NEWS ISLAND TIME While travel plans may be on hold for now, we can still dream of incredible honeymoon destinations, and The Bahamas is often the top of couples’ lists. Many hotels in The Islands of The Bahamas now offer added treats for honeymooners to make your stay even more special – without breaking the bank. At Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in The Exumas (www.sandals.com) newlyweds can experience a romantic first night with a petal-strewn bed and a bottle of chilled sparkling wine to toast the future. Why not also enjoy the delivery of fresh flowers and a decadent breakfast in your room on the morning of your choice? Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas on Long Island (www.capesantamaria.com) off ers free use of its kayaks, paddleboards and bicycles if you fancy getting active, before luxuriating in a free massage for two. Upon arrival, a welcome bottle of sparkling wine and fruit basket will await in an ocean-front bungalow, and couples will love watching the sun set during happy hour at the clubhouse while eating complimentary conch fritters. Find more inspiration for honeymooners at www.bahamas.com EDITOR LOVES… How gorgeous is this bouquet? Shida Preserved Flowers has created two off-the-shelf ranges of dried and preserved wedding flowers, with versatile sizes of bouquets and accessories. The everlasting blooms make the perfect keepsake, while reducing waste. They’re also a great solution for last-minute and intimate weddings. Check out www.shida.florist MODERN LOVE Wedding planning during the pandemic has meant that things have to be done a little differently – especially when it comes to dress shopping. That’s why Alice- Christiana Leon has thrown open the digital doors to BRIDES, made modern – an online bridal atelier that’s consciously curated, sustainable to shop and affordable for lovers of contemporary designer and vintage fashion. “Over the last few years we’ve seen the mainstream media embrace sustainability within fashion,” Alice says. “BRIDES, made modern is for those that want brands with modernity, alternative bridal options and luxury for less – all while shopping sustainably by showcasing gowns that would otherwise go to waste.” You can expect to find brands such as Galvan London, Rosa Clara, Chloe, Caroline Castigliano and Reiss alongside amazing vintage couture, with all dresses below £750. Find out more at www.bridesmademodern.co.uk Natalia Ortiz Design Nearlywed YOUR ESSENTIALS 9