NEARLYWED NEWS

London’s award-winning social enterprise Luminary Bakery has released not one, but two new flavours for the autumn/ winter season, available in their signature mini cakes, celebration cakes or tiered wedding showstoppers. What’s more, both new flavours are plant-based so no one has to miss out on these delicious new additions.

First up is Chocolate Mocha for the chocoholics and coffee addicts. Rich and indulgent, this cake’s made with a decadent chocolate sponge, layered with smooth coffee buttercream and ganache.

The Spiced Apple and Blackberry option brings all the flavours of autumn into one bake. The apple sponge is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and layered with exquisite cinnamon buttercream and fruity blackberry jam.

Made by an all-female team, each cake’s lovingly baked and beautifully hand-decorated, meaning every single one is bespoke. Check out https://luminarybakery.com to find out more about this amazing brand and to order your sweet treats. NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from the city

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NEW DESTINATION TO LONDON’S WEDDING SCENE

Rose Court Events has recently launched on London’s South Bank and brings a new destination to the capital’s wedding scene.

Offering the ideal private bolthole for intimate wedding receptions, engagement parties, and commitment ceremonies, Rose Court Events spans the top three floors of its riverside location with nine private spaces accommodating 10-30 guests. And for larger wedding gatherings the venue can host up to 220 for a seated dinner or up to 450 guests for a reception in a single space.

Every space has floor to ceiling windows and expansive views across the capital. At the pinnacle of the venue are the show-stopping views from the roof garden. Accessed via a contemporary curved staircase, guests can take in the sweeping River Thames along with views of The Shard, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Walkie Talkie, Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf.

With an eye for Instagram, the interiors feature clean lines and sleek, natural materials and colours along with the roof terrace which is styled with contemporary outdoor furniture and has one of the best photo backdrops in London.

To plan your big day here, head to www.rosecourtevents.co.uk If you’re looking for your wedding bands or a gift for your partner, check out London-based jewellery brand SAM HAM Design. As well as a contemporary wedding collection, Sam’s taking on her Irish heritage in an all-new unisex Claddagh Ring collection. Inspired by connecting with her homeland, Sam’s new pieces are a clean, modern reinterpretation of the traditional elements of the Claddagh ring. Showcased across three designs - one 9ct. yellow gold pinky ring and two over-sized sterling silver rings - each piece is created with Sam’s design technique which unfolds a familiar representation of Irish jewellery in an all-new aesthetic.

Sam was inspired by her longing for family and friends back home during the pandemic so she’s linking this new collection with anti-loneliness charities in the UK and Ireland with 10% of each order going to Age Action Ireland and The Loneliness Taskforce UK.

View this new collection and more at www.samhamdesign.com

BAKED TO ORDER

My Baker, who sell delicious artisan cakes made by a network of independent bakers has launched a new range of 12 wedding cakes, available in just one week from ordering. Cake lovers everywhere will be delighted by the eyecatching modern and traditional designs available in a range of flavours. My Baker’s ‘wedding within a week’ range is made freshly to order and can be customised to meet any colour scheme.

The new range includes the Azure Innocence, a decadent tiered caked topped with beautiful florals and a touch of elegance with a gold drip; the Forest Retreat, a rustic winter themed cake perfect to adorn any autumnal wedding table; the Fleurs de Printemps, a delicate sponge cake layered and covered with fresh buttercream and decorated with dried edible flowers.

With prices starting from £150, these delicious cakes can be delivered within 48 hours across the UK and next day within London.

For more information visit the website https://mybaker.co Something Borrowed at London’s The Wedding Wardrobe is a new service offering designer dress hire, giving brides-to-be beautiful gowns for a fraction of the buying price whilst still helping you feel special on your big day.

These elegant, timeless bridal gowns are perfect for those on a tighter budget or for those arranging your wedding sooner rather than later! The dresses range from timeless classic designs to glamorous gowns, ensuring every budget and style is catered for.

Choosing to rent a wedding dress is becoming increasingly popular. It reduces the environmental impact of the fashion industry while lowering cost for brides across the country.

The wedding dress hire is straight forward and stress-free. The Wedding Wardrobe take care of dry cleaning, and you can forget about long waiting times, because with Something Borrowed, you can pick up your bridal dress rental in as little as a week from your order date.

For more information, head to www.waterlooweddingwardrobe.co.uk

COUNTY WEDDING EDITOR, RACHEL WESTALL, TRIES OUT THE EXCLUSIVE MEDICAL PEDICURE BY MARGARET DABBS LONDON

What a treat for the feet! As a working mum my feet work hard. Often wearing heels or sandals, exposing my feet to the elements I suffer with dry heels and skin build up on the balls of my feet. So, when the opportunity came to try out a medical pedicure at Margaret Dabbs, I jumped at the chance. It’s a giant leap further than your standard pedi. To explain a bit further, think hygienist for the feet and foot facialist all in one.

The famous medical pedicure or medi-pedi, as I like to call it, is a thorough overhaul performed on the feet, by a qualified HCPC registered Podiatrist. This treatment includes a comprehensive consultation, diagnosis and treatment, providing feet with a complete maintenance, and addresses all aspects of foot health. The pedicure is performed on a dry foot to ensure exceptionally long-lasting results and uses their own-brand, sumptuous, award winning Margaret Dabbs London product range. My treatment was delivered within a beautiful, tranquil specialist clinic. I came away feeling confident and cared for, with a walking on air feeling and realise the importance of investing in your feet – I mean, they’re pretty important!

The Margaret Dabbs London Foot Clinic & Nail Spa is based at 7 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 8UU. You can call the ever-so-helpful staff on 0207 487 5510 to get yourself booked in! YOUR CITY OASIS

Those looking for some pre- or post-wedding time out should check out AIRE Ancient Baths London, located in an 18th-century townhouse in Covent Garden where the author of Peter Pan, JM Barrie, once lived.

Nearlyweds or newlyweds can now choose packages from The White Collection – an edit of gifts designed exclusively for weddings. The curated experiences have been chosen to honour this celebration of love and make the perfect gift as well as being a treat for those needing a much-needed respite in the lead up to or after the big day, or a thank you to someone who helped to make your day as special as it was.

The AIRE experience begins with a tour at your own pace of the thermal baths at various temperatures (hot, warm, cold and ice), steam rooms infused with aromatherapy, a bath of a thousand jets and the Floatarium; a salt bath that allows you to float effortlessly. Each wedding experience is enhanced with a botanical and magnesium salt footbath, moisturising face mask and Cava and truffles to add a little more indulgence. The White Collection Gift boxes are beautifully packaged in a white and gold cover and include a space for a personal dedication to be written for the recipients.

To find out more about the range of experiences on offer visit https://beaire.com/en/aire-ancient-baths-london