Your London Wedding - Page number 10 - July/August 2021 (Issue 78)

CAPTURE THE MOMENT Beginning his career at the tender age of 17, award-winning photographer Edwin Marcow has captured everything from fashion collections and model look-books to the natural world for National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Today, he focuses his talents on weddings, and has just added wedding videography to his services. “I’m excited to be able to offer a one-stop shop to my couples for all their photography and videography needs,” Edwin says. “It’s one less thing for you to have to worry about.” Find out more at www.edwinmarcow.com A NEW DIRECTION After planning luxury events at some of London’s most prestigious venues, Maria Neves, a wedding planner with more than 15 years’ experience, has launched Sustainable Wedding Workshops out of a passion for helping couples and the planet. The practical workshops are designed to give engaged couples the tools to create a sustainable wedding that’s both beautiful and reflects their values. “After seeing the waste and damage to the environment that traditional weddings can create, I knew it was time to rethink the way the industry works,” Maria says. “Now, more than ever, we need to respect and protect our planet.” Launching in the capital in 2021, the weekend workshops will allow couples to learn how to plan their own eco-friendly and sustainable wedding. Maria will show them the importance of family dynamics and diplomacy, create a wedding timeline and vision board, access reliable, ethical suppliers and more. To-be- weds will also receive a final one-to-one consultation two weeks before the big day to finalise details. Maria adds, “Knowing your budget and allocating it to the things that truly matter to you will make you feel empowered and confident on your wedding day.” Visit www.sustainableweddingworkshops.com Five-star treatment The Dilly, a new five-star West End hotel, has announced its packages for weddings of up to 200 guests in the heart of the capital. With an external terrace overlooking Piccadilly, The Dilly is a blank canvas for couples to create their London love story. Nearlyweds tying the knot here will experience a wedding steeped in history with a modern essence and the city as a backdrop. On its doorstep, the surrounding parks, Buckingham Palace and the famous Piccadilly statue of Eros, the god of love, make memorable photo opportunities. The Dilly is the only hotel in London with its own dance studio, where couples can master their first-dance routine. The dedicated events team are on hand throughout the wedding journey to help with inspiration, menu tastings, entertainment and anticipating every detail of the day. The Dilly’s chefs can create delicious bespoke menus, or couples can opt for a more flexible dry-hire package. Find out more at www.thedillylondon.com www.edw inmarcow.com Xander Casey 10