Your Midlands Wedding - August/September 2025 (Issue 99)

All the latest from around the Midlands NEW RITUALS STORE Luxury beauty and wellbeing brand Rituals has opened a new store at Highcross Leicester, offering shoppers an immersive experience into Rituals’ signature range of luxurious bath, body, and home products designed to inspire moments of mindfulness and self-care in everyday life. It’s the perfect products to prepare for weddings, both physically and emotionally. Highcross is a vibrant and contemporary setting that attracts a diverse blend of local residents and out-of-town visitors. The new store will reflect Rituals’ sensorial and holistic retail concept, designed to engage customers through rich storytelling and wellness-focused experiences. Michelle Menezes, Centre Director at Highcross Leicester, says, “At Highcross, we’re not just about providing a shopping location, we’re curating experiences. Rituals offer something new and exciting, going beyond everyday transactions to encourage visitors to slow down, reconnect, and find moments of peace in their daily routines. It’s a fantastic addition to the centre and reflects the high-quality brands we’re proud to welcome to Leicester.” Discover the products: rituals.com THE LATEST BEAUTY TREATMENT Dr Jessica Halliley, one of the UK’s leading voices in regenerative aesthetics, is proud to announce the arrival of Sofwave at her West Bridgford clinic, Your Beauty Doctor. Dr Jess is the exclusive provider of this breakthrough technology across the East Midlands, offering patients from Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Sheffield, Coventry, Loughborough and Peterborough direct access to one of the most advanced skin-sculpting innovations on the market. Recently launched in the UK, Sofwave is a non-invasive, clinically-proven treatment that uses precision ultrasound energy to lift and tighten skin on the face, jawline, neck and brow – with no needles, no downtime and visible results from a single session. “Patients are increasingly interested in intelligent, regenerative treatments that support their skin’s own repair and renewal – and Sofwave delivers exactly that,” says Jessica. “For me, it ticks all the boxes: safe, effective, evidence-based and giving noticeable, yet natural-looking results. I’m thrilled to be the first clinic in the East Midlands to offer this game-changing treatment to my clients.” Sofwave Treatments start from £1,295 and appointments can be booked directly via her website. Book now: yourbeautydoctor.co.uk/sofwave NEWS NEW WEDDING VENUE Treeopia, set in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, offers luxury treehouses, and the team is thrilled to announce they’re officially licensed to host legally binding marriage ceremonies, in addition to their established celebrant-led offerings. This marks an exciting chapter for the secluded treehouse destination. Treeopia now offers couples the rare opportunity to legally wed in an intimate, two-person ceremony, surrounded by nature and far from the pressures of a traditional wedding. “We’ve seen a growing number of couples looking for something more personal, more meaningful — a wedding day that’s truly theirs,” says Nicki Beavan, founder of Treeopia. “Now that we can offer both legal and symbolic ceremonies, we’re proud to give our couples complete freedom to celebrate in their own way. Treeopia’s two luxurious, architect-designed treehouses provide the perfect setting for a romantic escape. Surrounded by woodland, birdsong and wildlife, guests enjoy total privacy and comfort. Each wedding is entirely bespoke, with optional extras including flowers, photography, private dining, and hand-crafted ceremonial details. The venue is exclusively adult-only, ensuring a peaceful, couple-focused experience from start to finish. Discover the venue: treeopia.co.uk nejphotography.co.uk Nearlywed unsplash.com/@srosinger3997 YOUR ESSENTIALS 7

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