CREAM’S CAFÉ AND POPWORKS COLLABORATE A new collaboration has formed between the nation’s favourite dessert parlour, Cream’s Café, with branches in Epsom, and Popworks that offers a delicious crunchy puffy popped corn crisp that’s never fried resulting in the ultimate sweet treat delight, perfect for date night! Introducing the Sweet Loaded Chips and Dip - this new dessert will be a highlight on the menu. It’s made with Popworks crunchy popped corn chips loaded with chocolate sauce, marshmallows, and cookie crumbs, accompanied by vanilla soft ice cream to dip into. www.creamscafe.com www.popworks-snacks.com EXPERTS AT CRAFTY BREWING REVEAL HOW TO PERSONALISE A WEDDING Personalisation is trending for weddings this year so the team at Surrey-based Crafty Brewing and wedding expert, Aimee Halls, co-founder of Lola and Luna, a wedding planning and styling company, provide insight on how to incorporate personalised touches in various ways. Aimee says, “Over the past few years, weddings have started steering away from the traditions. Couples are defying expectations, adding more personal touches to their day.” Couples are more often opting for bespoke options wherever possible. Aimee continued, “One thing we’re seeing more of is personalisation at weddings as the couple wants to make sure the day feels unique to them. From table plans centred on where they met to embroidered napkins, there are many opportunities to add a personal touch to the day.” •Save-the-dates set the precedent of what is to come and first impressions are important. They can be fun and help build excitement for the big day. •Groomsmen and bridesmaid boxes are becoming an increasingly popular part of weddings. Typically given when asking to be part of the big day or on the morning of the wedding to say thank you, they are a thoughtful way to acknowledge those who are a part of making the occasion so special. They are usually filled with gifts that are useful as well as meaningful mementos and personalisation is an ever-increasing part of the boxes. The possibilities for what can be put in a box are endless and can be completely tailored to the recipient. Whether it’s a pair of cufflinks, a necklace, a hip flask or pyjamas; the personalisation of gifts adds that extra customised element to the experience, making those important to you feel even more special. •Wedding favours are a thoughtful touch to show appreciation for everyone involved in the occasion. They are memorable tokens that guests can enjoy and making them personalised allows them to be more exclusive to the couple, impressing the guests. Complete customisation allows the favours to fit with the theme of the wedding, ensuring they make a statement on the tables. Aimee has witnessed a transition in the selection of wedding favours used. She says, “We’re seeing plenty of people get creative with their wedding favours opting for fun and playful gifts like personalised drinks, sweets and candles.” Crafty Brewing, a trailblazer in the craft beer industry, is highly regarded for its personalised beer offerings. Luke Herman, founder of Crafty Brewing, revealed that they have seen a multitude of personalisation requests centred around weddings. He says, “Since introducing personalised beers to the public, there has been a clear demand for wedding-related designs. Our personalisation tool allows customers to design bespoke labels with their own messages and photographs. It’s exciting to be part of such important celebrations. We have also just introduced personalised kegs that we expect to be extremely popular for stag dos and wedding parties.” To find out more, visit www.craftybrewing.co.uk www.lolaandluna.com BY EMERALD EVENTS UNVEILS NEW WEDDING SHOWROOM By Emerald Events is a wedding décor company run by husband and wife team Steph and Tom. The talented duo have recently opened a new showroom so that wedding couples can visit to see the decorations on display to decide what they would like at their wedding. Couples can see set-ups and experiment with colours, chair décor and centrepieces. Check out these stunning illuminated Mr & Mrs lights in the new showroom, pictured. Steph and Tom offer a telephone consultation and viewings at their showroom to accommodate all couples. They are always on hand to answer any questions and have plenty of suggestions and ideas for those not sure of a theme or a look – they love to be part of the wedding story! Recently married, they know how expensive planning a wedding can be and pride themselves on their service. Turn to page 13 to enjoy an exclusive offer and to find out more, visit www.byemeraldevents.co.uk 10
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