Your London Wedding - Page number 9 - July/August 2021 (Issue 78)

PUT A RING ON IT Fine jewellery brand Fenton has opened a gorgeous new showroom in West London, allowing customers to try before they buy. Currently, the company sees 75% of sales made online, but it recognised the demand for an IRL space where customers could meet the resident gemologist and experienced team ahead of making such a personal purchase. Many couples have proposed with a promise ring during lockdown and are now looking to choose an exquisite engagement ring or their wedding bands. COVID-safe appointments at the beautifully decorated showroom are normally 30 to 60 minutes long and include lots of personal touches to make customers feel extra special, including a glass of fizz. Check out https://fentonand.co CITY SLICKERS Opening in September 2021, Pan Pacific is a new luxury hotel in the City of London. With its private entrance via a glass lift, a dedicated pre-function area, VIP bridal suite and a showstopping ballroom, couples are going to love this gem of a venue. The contemporary ballroom space can host up to 250 loved ones, while more intimate spaces are also available on the fifth floor overlooking the plaza. Packages have been designed to offer London couples everything they could want, as well as bespoke options to put the cherry on the cake. We also love the venue’s Events Emporium, where couples can work with the team to transform their special day into a fully sensory experience. Find out more at www.panpacific.com IT’S A CELEBRATION London-based celebrant India Maclennan of India Bel Ceremonies has been nominated for the Global Celebrant of the Year, Best National Celebrant and Rising Star awards at the 2021 Celebrant Industry Awards (TCIA), hosted by The Celebrant Directory. An industry first, these awards are dedicated to recognising the excellent work of celebrants. Founder of The Celebrant Directory Jennifer Claire Constant says, “I’m so excited to finally launch these awards to shout loudly about our fantastic celebrant community and recognise their talent.” To find out more about Streatham-based India Maclennan and how she can make your ceremony extra special, visit www.indiabelceremonies.com NEWS Near lywed All the latest from around the capital True romance We are in love with the dreamy new Kerala Collection from London-based designer Olwen Bourke. This ethereal range of bridal gowns was inspired by the designer’s trip to south India and draws influences from the lush flora and fauna. Perfect for the contemporary bride, you can expect delicate embroidered flowers, sweeping tulle skirts and breathtaking botanical designs. Not looking for traditional white or ivory? You’ll find other beautifully soft shades here too. “Hints of colour add personality to the gowns,” Olwen says. “It means that they can be worn again after the big day.” With an artisanal approach, each gown is handmade to order. The cloths are cut at a small, family-run workshop in India, before being cut, sewn and hand- finished at Olwen’s North London studio. Olwen tells us, “I love to incorporate personal emblems or secret messages into the embroidery or lining, so that each dress is an original work of art.” Olwen knows a thing or two about showstopping dresses, having designed custom gowns for Strictly Come Dancing, red-carpet events and eveningwear ranges for fashion houses in London and Paris. She also collaborates with Monsoon on its bridal and bridesmaid range. To find out more, and to book a consultation, visit www.olwenbourke.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9