CULTURE EDITION
USEFUL CONTACTS
THE ATTIRE Anne Furbank annefurbank.com Burr Bridal burrbridal.co.uk
Cambridge Bridal Studio cambridgebridalstudio.co.uk
Cream of Royston creamfashions.com Laird Hatters lairdlondon.co.uk RINGS Baker Brothers bakerbrothersdiamonds.com Cellini Jewellers cellini.co.uk Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery hkjewellery.co.uk VENUES Gonville Hotel
gonvillehotel.co.uk The Old Hall Ely theoldhallely.co.uk South Farm south-farm.co.uk Turing Locke lockeliving.com FOOD & WINE Fitzbillies fitzbillies.com Provenance Kitchen provenancekitchen.com
Saffron Grange saffrongrange.com
“It’s all done as a complete surprise.” Rutherford’s have been conducting these romantic tours since 2016. “People travel here to propose on the Cam from quite far away. I think there’s something about being on the water, cocooned on a vessel together away from the world. It’s very romantic – a wonderful moment.” ✓ Pick a date and venue “It’s never too early to book your dream wedding venue,” says Jane Price at South Farm, near Royston. “Most venues will be happy to confirm a booking at least two or three years in advance, and of course you’ll have the best choice of dates the earlier you book. Make a shortlist of your top venues and visit them all. That way you’ll know when you find ‘the one’!” Having an idea of guest numbers will help narrow down your choice. “Venue fatigue can be a real problem for couples,” adds Stephanie Jack from Provenance Kitchen. “We often hear from brides and
PICTURE PERFECT Think about fine details such as the confetti- throwing photo op (seen above at South Farm) and table setting (seen right at Provenance Kitchen)
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