brides-to-be

Choosing a perfume for a loved one is a tricky task in any relationship, which is why Ellenborough Park has partnered with The Cotswold Perfumery to launch the new Unbridled package. Tapping into the personalisation trend, brides-to-be, newlyweds and couples can design a bespoke scent to wear on the big day or treasure as the ultimate mini-break keepsake.

Chief perfumer John Stephen, one of only six independent scent creators in the UK, will lead small classes for Ellenborough Park guests on making one-of-a-kind perfumes from his 300-year-old workshop in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Nobody said planning a wedding was easy. From bickers about the music playlist to bridesmaid tantrums, it’s safe to say that most weddings have a hiccup or two in the planning stage. Shopping for that exclusive wedding gown can go smoothly for some brides-to-be and less so for others. If you don’t enjoy clothes shopping or simply can’t find a dress you like, bridal gown shopping can quickly escalate into a wedding planning headache.

The good news is there are certain strategies you can adapt to help make bridal gown shopping easier. Let’s take a look.

Don’t leave wedding dress shopping until the last minute

Hen do season is fast approaching, and if you are lucky enough to be named maid of honour you now have a lot of planning to do.

But there are so many potential pitfalls; inviting the right person, negotiating the budget, picking the perfect date and venue – keeping the bride and an entire friendship group happy can often be as much work as organising the wedding itself.

Below are a few top tips to help you avoid disaster while planning the brides-to-be’s perfect send of celebration.