NEARLYWED NEWS

Recently reopened Chelsea landmark, No. Fifty Cheyne, has been newly appointed as a wedding venue. Overlooking the River Thames, with sweeping views over Chelsea Embankment Gardens and onto the iconic Albert Bridge, the dining rooms and bar can be used for ceremonies and receptions alike. The picturesque and photogenic restaurant is the ideal location for intimate nuptials, followed by sophisticated receptions with thoughtfully catered food and drink options overseen by executive chef Iain Smith.

Taking place in the enchanting first-floor Drawing Room, which underwent a series of tasteful renovations in 2020, ceremonies are overseen by Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea appointed registrars. The room can accommodate 40 seated guests seated either side of the sky-blue carpeted aisle.

The reception can be hosted in an array of private and semiprivate dining spaces, and for weekday weddings the groundfloor Dining Room is also available. A venue-takeover will host 44 seated in the Dining Room, increasing to 66 when using in the adjacent Vineyard, with formats allowing for a seamless transition from drinks reception to dinner service Check out www.fiftycheyne.com/weddings NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from in and around the city

FESTIVE FLAVOURS

London-based marshmallow company La Maison Guimauve is renowned for creating delicious artisan marshmallows for weddings and events. From bespoke marshmallow towers to more traditional wedding favours, each can be customised to suit the couple’s specific requirements.

For the upcoming wedding season, there’s a delectable summer range now available comprising of vanilla cinnamon, strawberries & cream, blueberry & white chocolate and raspberry ripple to name a few! Or, if you’re tying the knot this autumn and winter, check out the Christmas range of flavours available from mid-Sept boasting pumpkin spice, salted caramel and vodka cranberry flavours.

Check out www.lamaisonguimauve.com BIGGER THE BETTER

London-based start-up BOBBIE’S Brownies has launched with a range of gigantic, indulgent brownies, freshly made to order for delivery nationwide.

The company is also adding to its gourmet delights – just in time for the return of wedding season – creating huge, stacked brownie ‘wedding cakes’ and dropping off brownie-block wedding favours – what better pre- or post-wedding gift?

Using the best suppliers to sourcing the finest sustainable and ethical ingredients, BOBBIE’s freshly manufacture its brownies in the UK. Expect a weighty, triple chocolate brownie, drizzled with melted white and dark chocolate with a deep, rich flavour, pleasing crunchy exterior and a soft, gooey middle.

Choose from the classic six-pack, or the new three-pack is the perfect combination of taste and size for any intimate get-together. Then comes the chunky chappy, The Slab, a whopping 1.4kg of wall-to-wall brownie, topped with white and dark chocolate. There’s plenty more tantaslising inspiration and products available if you head over to the company’s website for a true drool-fest!

What’s more, for every brownie bought, BOBBIE’s provides a meal for a child in education across the globe. Check out www.bobbiesbrownies.com

A fitness coach from London, who founded a project based on the legacy left by the 2012 London Olympics, has been nominated for a 2021 National Lottery Award.

Born Barikor has been shortlisted in the Sport category for his outstanding work with the project he founded in 2014 called Our Parks which is aimed at providing everyone in the UK with free access to high quality exercise and coaching from top trainers.

The former high jumper realised the opportunities he’d had to turn his life around through sport weren’t available to all, so he decided to do something about it. His aspiration and that of Our Parks, was to create a fitter community through the utilisation of facilities at local parks through a council funded initiative. Our Parks allows boroughs to provide coached exercise classes, free of charge for the community within a green surrounding. This year the initiative hit 200,000 users.

And what better time to follow the crowd and prioritise your health and fitness than in the run up to your wedding day?

Check out https://ourparks.org.uk

BOTTOMS UP!

Award-winning bar, The Churchill Bar & Terrace in Marylebone, is launching Churchill’s Cocktails recipe book in partnership with Imperial War Museums – and with cocktails trending at weddings, this is a must-read!

Available in October 2021, the book will feature 30 recipes inspired by the people, places and passions associated with Sir Winston Churchill, alongside historical insights and anecdotes about the famous wartime Prime Minister. Each recipe has been expertly crafted by The Churchill Bar & Terrace’s team of mixologists, and a handful are muchloved favourites on current and previous bar menus.

For those who would like to try the cocktails before they recreate it at home, The Clementine and Churchill Martini are both on the current bar menu which guests can enjoy either in the cosy bar, or outside on the terrace ‒ a hidden gem in central London.

Churchill’s Cocktails will be available to purchase from the IWM online shop and in museum branches from 7th October 2021.

Visit www.thechurchillbar.co.uk and www.iwm.org.uk B IS FOR BONBON

Biscuit Boutique is a premium confectionery brand combining intricate porcelain painting with delicious, gourmet vegan and gluten-free chocolate biscuit bonbon. The beautifully crafted collections are now available to purchase from iconic London destinations Selfridges and Harrods, and are guaranteed to offer an undeniably elegant gift for weddings, adding a touch of unique class to any occasion.

Biscuit Boutique is a family-owned business, run by mother-and-son duo Judith and George, and his partner Christian. The trio’s past experience ranges from Hungarian porcelain painting to a pâtissier, resulting in a range of sophisticated and complex skills reflected in Biscuit Boutique’s artistic confections. The artisan boxes are a beautiful combination of fused passions inspired by craft, art and synonymous with luxury.

The eye-catching collections are available in boxes of 9 or 16, with a range of styles ensuring there’s an option for everyone. The best-selling collections include the beautifully detailed original Portuguese Tile design, as well as the wonderfully bright Exotic Flower chocolate biscuit Bonbons, alongside a string of prestigious artist collaborations such as William Morris and Pierre-Joseph Redouté.

The indulgent chocolate bonbon’s new recipe features luscious dark Belgian chocolate with gluten-free and vegan biscuit crumbs and a smooth, yet nutty hazelnut praline filling. The bonbon is then topped with a soft fondant, acting as a canvas for the stunningly painted mosaic designs. Charmingly wrapped, and almost too beautiful to eat, the bespoke service is also perfect for big-day gifting.

Check out www.biscuitboutique.co Psst! Turn over to page 11 to win two boxes of bonbons now!

WEDDING SHOWCASE

Whether you imagine your wedding as intimate or grand, traditional or surprising, The Lansdowne Club is the perfect place to celebrate. As one of London’s most exclusive private members’ clubs, it’s a magical setting steeped in history. With its impressive Neoclassical architecture and elegant interiors, it’s hard to imagine a more enchanting venue for an unforgettable day.

The Lansdowne Club will be opening its doors to the public on Tuesday 7th September 2021, from 2pm to 8pm, for: Something Old…Something New…Something Borrowed…Something Blue… – an exclusive wedding showcase shining a spotlight on this magnificent 18th-century central London venue.

Luxury British brands will also be featuring giving attendees a complete one-stop-shop of everything they will need for a bespoke day where every detail has been meticulously thought of.

Champagne and canapés will be served throughout the course of the event and is free to attend, but advance confirmation must be emailed to Sophia Ives, sales manager, on sophia.ives@lansdowneclub.com.

Check out www.lansdowneclub.com