Your South Wales Wedding - May/June 2022 (Issue 85)

JEWEL OF THE AISLE Ernest Jones has launched a new Swansea boutique. The new space come as part of a significant evolution of the Ernest Jones brand. The boutique has a light and contemporary design, softly lit, with a warm and timeless palette of materials, where customers can browse best-inclass collections of prestige watch brands and discover diamond, gold, and silver jewellery from its own luxury assortments and sought-after brands such as Le Vian and Vera Wang. The team of specialist jewellery experts will provide advice and inspiration to help customers find that perfect piece to celebrate their stories and special milestones. Signet UK and Ireland managing director, Neil Old, said: “I’m very proud to be opening this new boutique that brings those brand values to life. Every attention to detail has been made to ensure each customer fulfills the desire for knowledge and inspiration, echoing who we are and what we stand for in the hearts and minds of our discerning customers.” For more information, visit www.ernestjones.co.uk DRINK IT ALL IN Four Welsh Rugby icons, Shane Williams, James Hook, Lee Byrne, and Mike Phillips, have united to launch Perthyn Low Alcohol Spirit. Ideal for weddings, the drink is pronounced “Pear-thin” and takes its name from the Welsh meaning of belonging. Perthyn is inspired by the memory of the grass beneath your feet, the sound of the crowd, the thrill of the game, but most importantly, the friendships formed along the journey. Perthyn Low Alcohol Spirit uses locally and responsibly sourced botanicals to ensure a true taste of belonging, as interpreted by knowledgeable and passionate distillers. It’s distilled in Cardiff Distillery, which offers an ideal climate, along with quality local botanicals, in the shadows of the world-famous Principality Stadium. These botanicals make for a zesty spirit with notes of citrus, cardamon and thyme. Shane Williams, the co-founder of Perthyn Low Alcohol Spirit, says: “We created Perthyn Low Alcohol Spirit to find a sense of belonging and share that with other individuals who value authenticity, reciprocity and quality. Perthyn is perfect for health focussed individuals who want to feel included without having to compromise on taste or well-being. Perthyn is a constant reminder of how you want to live, so you can try to embody that happiness and bring it with you every day.” Head over to www.perthynspirits.com for more information. JUST ONE SLICE The Naked Vegan in Cardiff has updated its website. The owner, Sarah Powney, tells us: “A few years ago, I decided to take the plunge and started baking for a living. I set up The Naked Vegan and wanted to create fabulous products using only the finest pure naked ingredients, hence the name. I’m always coming up with new ideas and spend months perfecting recipes and designs, because of this, everyone can enjoy my wonderful bakes. My passion is to make the best-tasting products that everyone, not just vegans, can enjoy. All our designs are handcrafted in a vegan-only kitchen, and we will work with you to ensure you have the perfect centrepiece for your special day. We have been inundated with weddings for upcoming spring and summer nuptials. We’re having our website re-designed and are looking for a new premises as we need more space to showcase our wonderful cakes.” Discover more at www.thenakedvegan.co.uk AWARD-WINNING ENTERTAINMENT SGDJ and SG Discos were named ‘Wedding Entertainment of the Year’ at The Welsh Wedding Awards. The awards are based on businesses’ online presence and reviews. The company is a collective of professional DJs based in Cardiff. Established in 1999, SGDJ and SG Discos offer a range of services and customisable packages, including a master of ceremonies, customisable background music for the meal, PA hire for the speeches, a recording of the speeches and vows, uplighting, dancefloors and a selfie wizard. The team will move seamlessly through each part of the day to ensure you have the perfect wedding. Owner June Gould said: “Thank you to all our clients and team members for helping us achieve this prestigious award in the Entertainment category.” Find out more at www.sgdjweddings.com 11 YOUR ESSENTIALS

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