Your London Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 75)

THE JOYS OF SPRING Looking for a small but perfectly formed setting for your micro-wedding? We’re loving Skye Gyngell’s Spring at Somerset House. The Salon is a fully licensed garden dining room, providing an intimate atrium space for smaller weddings. Menus here reflect the season, and the kitchen can cater to any preference. Fern Verrow Farm, which exclusively provides fresh produce to the restaurant, also grow the most beautiful flowers to adorn the space. Find out more at https://springrestaurant.co.uk VIRTUALLY PERFECT With restrictions on weddings meaning guest lists have had to be slashed, couples are turning to technology to help them share their big day with family and friends. Goodenough College in Bloomsbury has been helping brides and grooms live-stream their special day. “Two of our alum were married at the college under the restrictions,” says Sabrina Beck, event and sales manager. “It was lovely that they chose to mark their special day at the college where they met. They live-streamed their ceremony, enabling them to share the event with loved ones who were unable to join.” Another option the venue is recommending to couples is having an intimate ceremony in 2021, followed by a larger celebration with extended friends and family on their first anniversary in 2022. “This way you get the best of both worlds,” Sabrina explains. “We’re currently offering a discount on our venue hire fee to Your London Wedding readers who would like to explore this option.” Head to the website for more information www.events.goodenough.ac.uk A royal affair Couples celebrating their big day in one of the capital’s most elegant settings, The Lanesborough, can get bridal guidance from world-renowned designer Bruce Oldfield. Overlooking Hyde Park Corner, adjacent to the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the iconic hotel has a host of breathtaking wedding spaces. The experience, launched in partnership with Bruce Oldfield OBE, sees brides enjoy a luxurious champagne afternoon tea at The Lanesborough, before being whisked away to Bruce’s elegant atelier by chauffeur. Upon arrival, brides-to-be will discuss ideas with the designer, before he creates a bespoke sketch of their dream dress. The Lanesborough’s wedding planner will also be on hand from the moment preparations start to offer expert advice to create the couple’s perfect day. Of course a dream wedding has to have a dream ending, which can be found in one of the hotel’s incredible suites. The newlyweds can luxuriate in the grandeur of one of the Regency-style rooms, and call on the services of their personal butler. The Bruce Oldfield Experience starts from £250 and can be added to The Lanesborough’s Royal Affair wedding package. For more information, head to www.oetkercollection.com www.dou glasfry.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 11