Your London Wedding - Page number 10 - November/December 2021 (Issue 80)

WED IN WINDSOR, MOON IN THE MALDIVES Fairmont Windsor Park has launched an exclusive wedding and honeymoon package in collaboration with Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi – a private island escape nestled in the remote Shaviyani Atoll. Couples who book their wedding at Fairmont Windsor Park can enjoy a fairytale wedding in the luscious British countryside before jetting off to start married life in the Maldives. Positioned adjacent to Windsor Great Park and The Savill Garden, Fairmont Windsor Park is surrounded by 40 acres of open green space. Offering a personalised service, lavish accommodation and guest areas, world-class spa and wellness facilities and gourmet dining, it’s the ideal venue for your big day. As the sole resort on the Shaviyani Atoll, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is the ultimate private island escape. Following the special day, couples can stay in a luxurious villa, with private pool and access to a private swathe of sand, laze by the infinity pool, or take a luxury boat out onto the lagoon and swim with reef sharks and manta rays. For an unforgettable dining experience, head out to a nearby uninhabited island for a candlelit feast of seafood, before retiring to one of the island’s safari-style tented villas for a private pop-up cinema under the stars. If this sounds like your idea of heaven, head to www.fairmont-windsorpark.com an d www.fairmont.com/maldives/ to find out more. HONEYMOON-READY After months of travel restrictions, the world has begun to slowly open, which can only mean one thing… honeymoons are back on! Don’t dust off your old suitcase just yet though. If you want to travel in style be sure to visit Globe-Trotter in their new flagship boutique at House 60- 61, Burlington Arcade, where you’ll be assisted by the team to find the perfect piece of luggage. Next, update your swimwear at Vilebrequin’s at House 1, and pair your new purchase with a timepiece from Diamond Watches London at House 23. Finally, to ensure you truly relax, whether planning a staycation or travelling abroad, the ultimate treat for your hubby’s feet is Manolo Blahnik Men’s Chiltern Slippers, available at House 34. All that’s left to pack is a good read and your sun cream! Take a tour of the arcade and see what’s on offer at www.burlingtonarcade.com FESTIVE TASTE EXPLOSION Indulge in a festive box of richly coloured gluten-free macarons this Christmas. Emma Dodi Cakes is offering a range of delicious seasonal flavours including dark chocolate cherry, milk chocolate orange and spiced gingerbread. Also available will be Emma’s signature hand-painted macaron marvels in yuletide designs such as holly, Christmas wreaths and Emma’s iconic signature rose design. Each box will be wrapped with a deep claret coloured satin ribbon and for those needing an extra bit of sparkle, a sprinkling of gold leaf or edible glitter’s also available. “When I hand paint my macarons, I want them to look beautiful and taste delicious and when I prepare my flavours, I try to recreate those that remind me of my family Christmases, so when you bite into them you get a little festive taste explosion just like that,” says Emma. The Christmas macaron boxes will be available to order at www.emmadodicakes.com fro m 8 th November, and prices start at £26 for six. MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY If you’re looking for a fun hen party idea, London’s Katherine Elizabeth is now running face-to-face hat making workshops for you and your best girls! You’ll be able to prepare for your big day by making your own one- of-a-kind headpiece to wear to your wedding, while enjoying afternoon tea and a glass of bubbly with your hens. Parties are held in groups of seven at the iconic Oxo Tower, or alternatively a venue of your choice. When you book a workshop, everything you need to make your own headwear masterpiece will be included; from sumptuous velvet, feathers and beads to crystals, netting and trimmings. Katherine Elizabeth herself will guide your bridal party through the process, sharing expert tips and advice from her extensive career as a milliner, creating pieces for celebrities and catwalks across the world. View the collection and find out more by visiting the website www.katherineelizabethhats.com 10