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VALENTINE’S DAY WITH KEITH GODDARD

A three course meal packed with aphrodisiac to get you in the mood and some top romantic tips.

On Valentine’s Day, it can often be tricky to decide on the perfect thing to do. This year, top chef Keith Goddard is sharing his insider secrets on his expert tips to prepare a seamless romantic dinner at home.

Valentine’s Day is about adding a personalised touch to the evening, from serving your partner’s favourite drink to preparing a dish using their favourite chocolate. You don’t want to spend all of your evening in the kitchen so, the number one piece of advice is to keep it simple and let the special ingredients speak for themselves.

A Sweet Heart for your Sweetheart Melt in the mouth macarons by Couture Treats

A romantic trip to Paris may not be the cards this Valentine ’s Day, but you can transport your sweetheart to the city’s chic patisseries with just one bite of the delicate heart-shaped macarons by Couture Treats.

A delicate crunch through the crisp shell into the smoothest ganache is a treat worth savouring as a sophisticated finale to a delicious Valentine’s Day meal – or curled up on the sofa with a cup of tea and the one you love!

Hazlitt Hotel Group re-writes the rules of engagement for 2016’s Leap Year

Hazlitt Hotel Group, Georgian boltholes in London’s fashionable and lively neighbourhoods, is re-writing the rules of engagement for the 29th February.

2016’s Leap Year will revive traditional Valentine’s Day customs, when men take control of courting, and instead encourage women to grasp the reins of romance and be forthright with their proposals. Comprising The Rookery, Batty Langley’s and Hazlitt’s, the privately owned hideaways are reminiscent of aristocratic household and marries period charm with the needs of today’s sophisticated traveller.

New Graphic Novel about Romantic Proposal Spots in the UK & Ireland

Everyone has their own way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. It’s the time of the year when love flourishes, hearts fill with romance, and chances are taken – which means it’s prime time for engagement proposals!

The starting point of every marriage, proposals have become steadily more important with some planned to almost military precision. It’s a moment that will be remembered for a lifetime, and many grooms – as well as brides – want it to be as perfect as possible. The options and possibilities now available have made it a well-thought-over process!

Will you pop the question this leap year?

2016 is a leap year which means, you guessed it, ladies all across the world have the opportunity to pop the question to their lucky other halves on February 29th.

And while in today’s society there is nothing out of the norm about a woman proposing, there are still plenty of excited brides-to-be who can’t wait to ask the ultimate question on a leap year.

As with many other time-honoured wedding traditions, the leap year proposal is steeped in history.

Sweet Hollywood bespoke wedding cakes

A couple only has one shot at their wedding cake, so it is no surprise that brides are going all out to make sure their cakes are reflecting the latest and greatest in designs. Vows and Venue’s speak to Sweet Hollywood, a unique bespoke cake company based in London founded by husband and wife duo Pardeep Gill & Renu Kaur Gill.

Sweet Hollywood cater for all occasions, however they have built their impeccable reputation around creating bespoke wedding cakes. Like Hollywood their cakes are larger than life, with each edible work of art directed by the client and then beautifully crafted by their team of artists.

We sat down with Pardeep and Renu to talk through the wedding cake trends we can expect from 2016:

Scarlett Jewellery 'something blue'

Scarlett Jewellery have created a totally unique personalised gift for the bride from her bridesmaids, best friend, or mother of the bride. Every bride knows the traditional rhyme; something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.

This simple and elegant 'something blue' wedding keepsake is a thoughtful way to add a touch of magic to her big day. Her 'Something Blue' is a handmade silver tag on a pretty blue ribbon, designed to be discreetly sewn into her wedding dress.

The Final Countdown to The London ExCeL Wedding Show

The London ExCeL Wedding Show returns this weekend (30-31 January)! From the unmissable Catwalk Show to big day beauty and style advice from the experts, here are the highlights which make the show the biggest and best in the region….

THE CATWALK - Discover the hottest bridal trends and receive inspiration galore at The Catwalk Show, where the latest collections of bridalwear, groomswear, bridesmaid’s dresses and mother of the bride attire will be showcased three times a day by David’s Bridal, Polka Fashions, Plush Couture, Hampden Brides and many more.

Is a night on a Napoleonic private island the most romantic way to spend Valentine’s Day?

Is this the most romantic trip ever? Well this Valentine’s Day you could be wooing your other half with one of the most romantic breaks ever – a night on an island.

Put a tick on your bucket list and treat your beloved to a trip that will see you spend the night on a defence fort built to protect England from Napolean III in the the water of The Solent. Choose from Spitbank Fort or No Man’s Fort, both of which lie between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, and enjoy a night of luxury not to be forgotten. During your night on the unique forts guests will receive a bottle of Laurent Perrier to pop, a box of chocolates and of course a red rose.

Love Boxed up - Newby Tea

Love Boxed Up: Newby Teas offers the perfect scented and delicious Valentine’s gifts online From the much-loved luxury tea brand that retails in Harrods, comes an exclusive online offering for love-rich and time-poor suitors

Newby Teas presents two luxury options for adding romance and a touch of health to your Valentine’s Day this year, both available in Harrods and online at Newby’s e-boutique for busy lovers.

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