LUXURY high street retailer Goldsmiths have launched three new exclusive collections this summer including the striking Multi Stone Collection, the alluring D Colour Diamond Collection and elegant Mappin & Webb Empress Collection.

The Multi Stone Collection features stunning white gold and diamond pieces, from rings and earrings to delicate pendants. The new collection uses a state-of-the-art diamond setting technique which results in a much wider visual appearance, and one of a full stone rather than a traditional multi stone look. The Multi Stone Collection is guaranteed to make a statement with its sparkling nature and high impact design, and with price points ranging from £400 to £4,000 it’s suitable for a variety of budgets.

2016 saw a decrease in cosmetic surgery procedures, for the first time in a decade as 40% less people opted for invasive treatments, according to The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.  Coupled with that, it was reported that 7 million pounds was paid out in compensation for botched cosmetic surgery over the past decade. With less people opting to go under the knife, and with so many alternative, non-evasive enhancements on the market – we’ve rounded up the best. 

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Stephen Alty, general manager at Festive Lights, says: “Elaborate entrances are a big trend for weddings this year and using festoon lights to illuminate the walkway to the marquee will create that magical atmosphere for guests as they arrive.  Draping strings of festoons above head height can also create a tunnel of light effect, which looks spectacular.  Special free-standing hooks can be used for this, or trees on the approach if it’s in a woodland setting. 

A lot of brides unfortunately find planning a wedding extremely stressful, and not without good cause. There is a lot to plan, a lot of people to organise and in this day and age a lot of dietary requirements to deal with!

Brides very often turn to massages the week before the wedding and most swear that this does actually help. There is a lot to be said about destressing during all the weeks running up to the big day rather than only the week before. If you can maintain your composure throughout your planning process, you are less likely to regret any decisions you may have made under pressure.