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An extensive restoration project lasting six months has transformed a fading Georgian country family home in Powys into Wales' newest, exclusive wedding venue. 

In excess of 500 people visited the official launch weekend, which proved a great success for all involved. The beautiful sunshine and live music added to the magical atmosphere for visitors to soak up as they wandered through the grounds. Visitors could see firsthand the work done to-date and the exciting future plans for the walled garden.

Deciding to propose and therefore looking to buy an engagement ring is an exciting prospect but can also be daunting. Before you head out to buy the first ring that you see, you need to do your research; gain an insight by window shopping, learn what style your partner prefers and set a budget that works for you.

Fine jewellery, and in particular diamonds, have a close association with timeless love and romance. We know how overwhelming and frustrating it can be to source a piece that perfectly meets your requirements, so we have put together an easy to follow plan for purchasing an engagement ring.

The London Victorian Ring Company have put together their top tips for choosing the perfect wedding ring to suit your engagement ring. Make that special decision a thoughtful and memorable one. With over 125 years’ of experience in designing beautiful vintage style rings, the jewellery is handmade by expert UK craftsmen to exclusive designs from The London Victorian Ring Company.  

Match the Metals: Each precious metal ages in its own unique way over time. To keep your engagement ring and wedding ring looking their best together over the years, we recommend choosing the same metal for both rings. So if your engagement ring is in platinum, then select a platinum wedding ring.

Soon-to-be-weds take note: The Ultimate Travel Company teamed up with Condé Nast Traveller honeymoon expert and editor of website 101Honeymoons.co.uk, Jane Anderson, offers her Top 10 destinations for starting married life in style.

South of France 

Best time to go: Summer

With average temperatures hitting around 24°C, Honeymooners should take advantage of the hot weather and scenery so close by. You can get flights from most major UK airports and won’t waste valuable honeymoon time on long haul flights.

Soon-to-be-weds take note: The Ultimate Travel Company teamed up with Condé Nast Traveller honeymoon expert and editor of website 101Honeymoons.co.uk, Jane Anderson, offers her Top 10 destinations for starting married life in style.

South of France 

Best time to go: Summer

With average temperatures hitting around 24°C, Honeymooners should take advantage of the hot weather and scenery so close by. You can get flights from most major UK airports and won’t waste valuable honeymoon time on long haul flights.

From a small intimate gathering of close friends and family to a lavish reception for up to 250 guests, The Woburn Estate gives couples the opportunity to have their perfect wedding day.

The Sculpture Gallery is set in the beautiful grounds of Woburn Abbey and was constructed by Henry Holland during the 18th Century for the fifth Duke of Bedford. It is one of the most majestic and elegant settings for any ceremony or reception, and with its own private gardens overlooking the Camellia Lake, it guarantees exclusivity. 

Sheet masks, they’re biggest beauty trend of the century. But there is more to them than a creepy selfie opportunity, they deliver a cocktail of hydration and active-ingredients to your skin, fast.

If your big day is just round the corner, a 7-day Sheet Mask Challenge will get your skin glowing, radiant and deeply hydrated in no time. No top facialists required, no stack of lotions, potions and essences, just one sheet mask, daily, for 7 consecutive days.

Timeless Truth, the UK’s award-winning, leading brand, has a sheet mask for everybody. Do pick & choose for your specific skin

A new trend for honeymooners in 2016 is the authentic honeymoon, filled with unique experiences, getting to grips with the destination until they know it like a pair of locals, and where happiness comes in unearthing the off the beaten track places and the out of the ordinary days out that will be recalled fondly for years to come. And when it comes to vibrancy, colour and authenticity, the islands of the Caribbean take some beating. 

Look and feel like a princess on your big day - Mastercut Diamond are offering brides the chance to shine in the one-of-a-kind diamond tiara, worth £30,000! The tiara is available for all customers, who buy a Mastercut Diamond engagement ring over the price of £2,300. Sparkling with over 400 individually set diamonds of over 5 carats, the Mastercut tiara is the perfect wow-factor accessory to pair with a stunning white gown and turn the heads of all your wedding guests.

Better still, each Mastercut diamond is like no other having been cut with 89 facets, which is 32 more than a traditional round brilliant diamond. It is also cut with a unique star pattern that can be seen in the stone, which gives it phenomenal brilliance and beauty and maximum sparkle!