NEWS All the latest from around the region EDITOR LOVES… Make sure all eyes are on you with this stunning heartshaped floral feature from The Backdrop Boutique, www.thebackdropboutique.co.uk. Set behind their sweetheart table, it provided a picture-perfect addition to Susan and George’s romantic wedding at The Boathouse on the Norfolk Broads, featured from page 41. SHINE BRIGHT Hammond Fragrance Co. is a family-run business based in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Founder of the namesake brand Samantha Hammond says, “We’ve been passionate about candles and home fragrances for many years, so during lockdown we decided to turn our dream into a reality by creating our own favourite fragrances in a range of candles, wax melts and reed diffusers.” The home fragrances make the perfect gift for the happy couple, mums, members of the bridal party and guests alike. The mini candles and wax melts are also great as favours for guests and come in a gift box personalised with the couple’s names and wedding date. Samantha adds, “Cured using the finest soy wax, the blend is biodegradable and vegan friendly. We take great pride and care in creating and hand-pouring all of our candles, wax melts and reed diffusers and all of our luxury fragrance oils are vegan-friendly and paraben-free too!” Visit www.hammondfragrance.co.uk to see the full range. Nearlywed NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Get 2022 off to a good start with a health and wellness boost at the University Arms Hotel in Cambridge. A great way to get back on track after the festive season, the hotel is hosting the first in a series of holistic health retreats from 21st to 23rd January. Led by industry experts Dalton Wong, Lizzie Chong and Eva Humphries, the weekend will provide nutrition, fitness and wellness advice for the year ahead. The perfect opportunity to take time out from the wedding planning, the programme includes sessions on body conditioning, breathwork, sound therapy, meditation and yoga. Guests will also enjoy a full three-day holistic health menu created by chef patron of the venue’s Parker’s Tavern restaurant Tristan Welch and two nights’ accommodation at the luxury hotel and wedding venue, set in the heart of historic Cambridge. To find out more visit www.universityarms.com/holistic-health-weekend NEW IN Looking for the perfect wedding gift for your other half? Check out Beaverbrooks latest hot line, new in at their Norwich branch in the city’s Chantry Place retail centre. The long-established UK-wide jewellers has partnered with luxury Swiss watchmaker HUBLOT to bring the brand’s high-quality timepieces to the region for the first time. With the closest stockist more than 100 miles away, customers can now try on the watches locally at their Norwich hub. Store manager Kelly Wale says, “We are delighted to be partnering with luxury brand HUBLOT to showcase its timepieces. This is testament to the hard work of our experienced team who have continued to provide outstanding customer service, despite the challenges of the past 18 months.” Also available to buy online, visit www.beaverbrooks.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9
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