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Luxurious Touches

The luxury fragrance brand Sophie James Mayfair now offers bespoke wedding candles so nearlyweds can find their perfect wedding scent.

The team’s new private labelling service allows clients to create unique and bespoke candles for their special day. The pieces can be made using any of the eight in-house fragrances, which are then combined with the company’s signature toxinfree and vegan wax, along with a bespoke label and vessel of their choosing.

The staff will work closely with brides or wedding planners to create perfect wedding candles to scent their venue or used as table favours and name place settings.

Sophie James Mayfair is a high-end, luxury home fragrance company founded by a mother-daughter duo. The brand offers a range of luxurious candles, diffusers and room sprays year-round that have been sold by the likes of Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Fortnum & Mason. The tean have recently begun offering their expert candle-making services to other businesses across a variety of sectors, including the wedding industry.

Discover more: https://sophiejamesmayfair.com

New Location

Introducing Ruby Zoe Hotel & Bar, the new carnival-themed hotel set to open in Summer 2023 in the heart of Notting Hill.

Inspired by the annual Notting Hill Carnival, British-Trinidadian visual artist Zak Ové designed the property to celebrate the district’s diverse culture and history. St Pancras International is less than 20 minutes away while Heathrow Airport is around half an hour’s journey, making it an ideal location for business or leisure travellers. Room rates start at £180 per night, offering visitors a perfect base to explore the lively streets, colourful houses, local businesses and cultural landmarks of Notting Hill. It’s the perfect pre-wedding getaway to spend quality time together before the vows.

The new site is part of the growing Ruby Hotels brand in London, with Ruby Lucy in Waterloo and more hotels planned.

For more information, visit: www.ruby-hotels.com

The Ultimate Location

The Dorchester unveils the first glimpse of its newly transformed guest rooms and suites, marking another milestone in the acclaimed hotel’s renovation. With its commitment to reinventing traditions for a new era, The Dorchester’s renowned interior design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon seamlessly blends the 1930s glamour deep in its DNA with a contemporary edge. The design draws inspiration from the hotel’s prized position in Mayfair with Hyde Park on its doorstep, and the hotel’s charming eccentricities are reflected through a fresh elixir of colours to enhance the property’s heritage.

The newly renovated rooms and suites feature state-of-the-art updates that enhance comfort and functionality. These updates include improvements to the hotel’s soundproofing, air-conditioning and plumbing systems. With new soundabsorbing materials, guests can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil stay without any disturbance from outside noise.

The venue’s 241 elegant rooms and suites represent a decrease from the original 250 keys, which was to account for more spacious accommodation. Guests can now choose from 19 grand rooms ranging from Superior, Deluxe and Executive Park View Rooms to Executive Junior Suites, Signature Dorchester Suites, Hyde Park Suites and more. These are in addition to the Oliver Messel Terrace Suite, which is protected by the hotel and retains its 1953 stylish origins.

Discover more: www.dorchestercollection.com/en/london/the-dorchester

The Bling Factor

Due to strong customer demand, Lily Arkwright opened a new showroom offering sustainable fine jewellery.

From lab-grown diamonds and moissanite to ethically sourced coloured gemstones, the team are renowned for their unparalleled quality and sustainable credentials.

Managing director Lily Arkwright was born in Manchester, where her initial showroom is nestled in leafy Didsbury. After years of sustained demand, she opened a brand new showroom in the heart of London.

Only a short walk from Covent Garden and the West End with Tottenham Court Road, Holborn and Covent Garden tube stops nearby; it has never been easier for London-based customers to view Lily Arkwright’s incredible collections. She says, “We’re thrilled to launch our London Showroom; it’s been an integral part of our five-year growth agenda as we continue our expansion plans. London is a city like no other, with such an amazing retail scene. So, we’re proud and honoured to be able to serve our London clients”.

Discover the collections: https://lilyarkwright.com

Sunday 8 th October 2023 11am to 4pm

One of the largest wedding shows to be held in the South of England. A huge number of wedding specialists on hand to inspire and advise on how to bring your wedding dreams to life.

PLUS! Special offers on the day • The chance to win a luxury honeymoon

• Bridal fashion shows

• Entertainment • Refreshments • and more...

For your FREE tickets and the chance to win a £250 voucher courtesy of SpaBreaks.com pre-register at: www.countyweddingevents.com/registration

Blooming Beautiful

Planning wedding flowers is not an easy task, though it’s an exciting experience where you can incorporate your theme and colour scheme into the design. Finding the perfect florist who can help guide you through the process with expert knowledge is essential to creating memorable events.

Introducing Bloomsbury Flowers, a company that has been offering dream-worthy arrangements ever since 1994. Creative entrepreneur and owner of Lady Flora, Anoma Radkevitch, bought the company in 2022 and has ensured the business only provides the best blooms for customers.

Located in Covent Garden, the award-winning team has worked with the top venues in London and is honoured to participate in weddings. They’ll work with lovebirds to bring their vision to life and add the wow factor to special events through stunning floral arrangements.

We’ve teamed up with the company to offer 10 per cent off all wedding orders when pairs quote the magazine before September 1st, 2023. Call 020724 22 840 or email info@bloomsburyflowers.co.uk for more information.

Learn more: www.bloomsburyflowers.co.uk