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What do you get the little flower girl or bridesmaid who has everything? No doubt Pippa Middleton was thinking the very same thing after choosing Princess Charlotte to complete the line-up at the biggest wedding of the year.

But Britain’s last remaining luxury teddy bear factory, Merrythought, has the answer with a collection of adorable handmade companions which are just perfect for that enchanting gift. After all, baby brother Prince George already has one. 

The Shropshire firm has unveiled a stunning new collection which features adorable new characters ready to charm owners across the globe, with Digby the dog and Coco the cat taking centre stage.

When it comes to planning the big day, it’s the little touches that make all the difference, and what better little touch than some indulgent chocolate! Once the venue’s booked, the invitations have been sent and the band’s been booked, it’s time to start focusing on the fun stuff – food!

While a catering company can take control of the three courses, why not treat your guests to some Montezuma’s truffles as a little extra. With so many flavours to choose from, there’s plenty of ways you can incorporate them into your special day!

Ever needed to find the perfect birthday card for your niece's Asian girlfriend; perhaps your son has just got engaged to his boyfriend or your gay friends are having a baby? Finding cards like these are often harder than you might think! HueTribe is a greetings card e-retailer addressing the gap in the market for underrepresented groups. Cultural and racial backgrounds, as well as sexual orientation are all celebrated and acknowledged at HueTribe.

The range of over 40 greetings cards cover categories of birthdays, wedding and engagements, births and congratulations. The designs of the cards celebrate LGBT and interracial relationships.

The River Rooms is a blank-canvas, modern wedding venue in the heart of the City of London, boasting a flexible, open-plan layout with plenty of natural light, as well as, panoramic views of the River Thames, including sights of the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and London’s iconic, The Shard – a perfect atmospheric backdrop for celebrations.

Fully licenced for weddings and partnerships, the venue offers three great rooms; the Queenhithe, Lower River Room and Upper River Room, in which guests can enjoy their ceremony, drinks reception, dinner and party all in one encompassing venue. The versatile open-plan space can accommodate to up to 300 guests for dinner and up to 500 guests for an evening reception.