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"London’s most innovative and informative florist" Vogue USA

Paula Pryke is a world-renowned florist who has been based in London for the last 25 years. In 1988 Paula had a dream of opening a little flower shop in Islington. From these humble beginnings she changed the face of British floristry and has become one of London's top florists.

Paula published her first book in 1993 and has now written 16 flower books, which have been translated into many different languages.  She recently started tutoring contemporary floral design at the digital learning gardening school www.my-garden-school.com.

Club Med Luxury Finolhu Villas in Maldives

Resort aimed at honeymooners and couples situated on beautifully preserved private island open to discerning customers from February 2015.

Stilt villas sit alongside rejuvenated Club Med Kani resort.

Club Med has announced the expansion of its premium offering in the Maldives with the creation of the stunning new 5 Trident Finolhu villas, each complete with individual pool and private sea access, the perfect location to rejuvenate after pre-wedding stress.

Club Med Luxury Finolhu Villas in Maldives

Resort aimed at honeymooners and couples situated on beautifully preserved private island open to discerning customers from February 2015.

Stilt villas sit alongside rejuvenated Club Med Kani resort.

Club Med has announced the expansion of its premium offering in the Maldives with the creation of the stunning new 5 Trident Finolhu villas, each complete with individual pool and private sea access, the perfect location to rejuvenate after pre-wedding stress.

EDGE o’ BEYOND

Edge o Beyond Lingerie

 

INTRODUCING THE SS15 COLLECTION 

Designed with French Chantilly lace and luxurious Italian fabrics, EDGE o’ BEYOND’s second offering delves into the depths of sensuality with the new addition of rouge as well as their familiar ivory and noir shades. Delicate briefs and suspenders are fringed with gold filigree accents, adorned with the trademark 24K gold plated jewellery, adjoining the pieces to the feminine lace and satin bras.

EDGE o’ BEYOND

Edge o Beyond Lingerie

 

INTRODUCING THE SS15 COLLECTION 

Designed with French Chantilly lace and luxurious Italian fabrics, EDGE o’ BEYOND’s second offering delves into the depths of sensuality with the new addition of rouge as well as their familiar ivory and noir shades. Delicate briefs and suspenders are fringed with gold filigree accents, adorned with the trademark 24K gold plated jewellery, adjoining the pieces to the feminine lace and satin bras.

EDGE o’ BEYOND

Edge o Beyond Lingerie

 

INTRODUCING THE SS15 COLLECTION 

Designed with French Chantilly lace and luxurious Italian fabrics, EDGE o’ BEYOND’s second offering delves into the depths of sensuality with the new addition of rouge as well as their familiar ivory and noir shades. Delicate briefs and suspenders are fringed with gold filigree accents, adorned with the trademark 24K gold plated jewellery, adjoining the pieces to the feminine lace and satin bras.

Swimwear for Honeymoons

large cups rosa faia swimwear

Pear Shaped: If you have a pear shaped body then your hips and waist will be wider than your shoulders with your waist being smaller than your hips. If this is you then we recommend that you choose a swimsuit with a pattern, shirring detail or embellishment across the tummy.

This will help to define the waistline and balance out the figure. Also a swimsuit which is darker at the bottom will also draw the attention away from the hips and towards the upper body. Recommend the Miraclesuit Aurora www.monacobeach.co.uk 

pear shaped miraclesuit swimsuit aurora

Swimwear for Honeymoons

large cups rosa faia swimwear

Pear Shaped: If you have a pear shaped body then your hips and waist will be wider than your shoulders with your waist being smaller than your hips. If this is you then we recommend that you choose a swimsuit with a pattern, shirring detail or embellishment across the tummy.

This will help to define the waistline and balance out the figure. Also a swimsuit which is darker at the bottom will also draw the attention away from the hips and towards the upper body. Recommend the Miraclesuit Aurora www.monacobeach.co.uk 

pear shaped miraclesuit swimsuit aurora

Swimwear for Honeymoons

large cups rosa faia swimwear

Pear Shaped: If you have a pear shaped body then your hips and waist will be wider than your shoulders with your waist being smaller than your hips. If this is you then we recommend that you choose a swimsuit with a pattern, shirring detail or embellishment across the tummy.

This will help to define the waistline and balance out the figure. Also a swimsuit which is darker at the bottom will also draw the attention away from the hips and towards the upper body. Recommend the Miraclesuit Aurora www.monacobeach.co.uk 

pear shaped miraclesuit swimsuit aurora

How to make a Strawberry chiffon cake (wedding cake)

Strawberry Chiffon Cake Recipe

If your planning your wedding on a budget you might be thinking of baking your own wedding cake. This simple yet beautiful strawberry chiffon cake could be just what your looking for and below you will find step by step instructions to bake it yourself.

 

Strawberry Chiffon cake

A real girly pink, this American style whisked sponge cake is made with pureed strawberries and vegetable oil rather than butter so is light but still moist and moreish. You don’t need any fancy tins to make this, just 2, 20cm (8inch) springform tins that you can easily pick up from the supermarket.

• Serves 10 • Prep: 1 hour • Cook: 25-30 minutes  • Chill: 4 hours

 

Seafood salad with strawberries

Seafood Salad with Strawberries Recipe

Seafood salad with strawberries recipe perfect for DIY Weddings. Quick to mix together, light, refreshing and low in calories. Plus this healthy salad is just bursting with health boosting antioxidants, vitamin C and protein to help keep you in tip top shape.

• Serves 4 • Prep: 25 minutes

Cook’s tip:  Rather than adding prawns and mint this salad also tastes great with cubed goats cheese and chopped coriander.

For more delicious recipes please visit: www.seasonalberries.co.uk


Seafood salad with strawberries

Seafood Salad with Strawberries Recipe

Seafood salad with strawberries recipe perfect for DIY Weddings. Quick to mix together, light, refreshing and low in calories. Plus this healthy salad is just bursting with health boosting antioxidants, vitamin C and protein to help keep you in tip top shape.

• Serves 4 • Prep: 25 minutes

Cook’s tip:  Rather than adding prawns and mint this salad also tastes great with cubed goats cheese and chopped coriander.

For more delicious recipes please visit: www.seasonalberries.co.uk


Raspberry gin sorbet with lavender thins

raspberry gin sorbet with lavender thins recipe

Cool and refreshing, a cocktail in a dessert glass, or for a bit of fun why not freeze in ice lolly moulds for an adult only version.

• Serves 6 • Prep: 20 minutes • Cook: 30-35 minutes • Freeze: 6-8 hours or overnight

Cook’s tip

If the sorbet has been in the freezer overnight then take the container out of the freezer and allow to soften for 10 minutes before scooping.

Not a fan of lavender then leave it out and add the grated rind of ½ a lemon or leave the biscuit mix plain.

For more delicious recipes please visit: www.seasonalberries.co.uk

 

 

Your Big Day

Means a lot to us too!!

Overlooking the beach on Blackpool’s North Promenade, Hilton Blackpool is one of the region’s most popular wedding venues.  Offering stunning views of the Irish Sea, we have the location, space and expertise to make your special day a wonderful success.

Create a unique event that reflects your partnership at Hilton Blackpool.

We offer:

Complimentary Double Room for the bride and groom

Dedicated Wedding Advisor

Seafront Location

License for the Ceremony

Menu Tasting

Proximity to Festival House ceremonies building

Preferential accommodation rates for your guests

LivingWell Health Club with pool and sauna

Beauty rooms offering facials and massages

Your Big Day

Means a lot to us too!!

Overlooking the beach on Blackpool’s North Promenade, Hilton Blackpool is one of the region’s most popular wedding venues.  Offering stunning views of the Irish Sea, we have the location, space and expertise to make your special day a wonderful success.

Create a unique event that reflects your partnership at Hilton Blackpool.

We offer:

Complimentary Double Room for the bride and groom

Dedicated Wedding Advisor

Seafront Location

License for the Ceremony

Menu Tasting

Proximity to Festival House ceremonies building

Preferential accommodation rates for your guests

LivingWell Health Club with pool and sauna

Beauty rooms offering facials and massages

Justin Duance Contemporary Jewellery

Ethical, meaningful, individual wedding jewellery … connecting you to nature, to history … to each other

An old sail loft in the ancient fishing town of Newlyn in Cornwall is perhaps not the first place you’d expect to find some of the most striking, experimental contemporary wedding jewellery in the UK. A laid back surfer perhaps not who you’d expect to be behind such sensitive, innovative and original designs. But there it is. Meet Justin Duance and his team of exciting young jewellers and expect the unexpected.

Diamonds and Chocolate, the Perfect Proposal?

• Easter was voted the least popular occasion for Marriage Proposals

• Valentine’s continues to be popular, followed by New Year’s Eve

• Even Halloween preferable to the upcoming Easter bank holiday.

Proposing to your partner is one of the most exciting times of your life and naturally hopes are that the question will be popped perfectly without a hitch.

Vintage jewellery and watch specialists, William May, conducted a survey to determine whether there was a particular day that people would choose to pop the big question on asking ‘Which occasion would you choose to propose marriage to your significant other?’