WEDDINGS
RIVERSIDE RETREAT
The Graduate Cambridge hotel offers a quintessentially Cambridge experience for couples as in love with the city as they are each other. Leaning into our area’s heritage, the lounges and bedrooms bring a luxurious spin to the academic aesthetic, while the beautiful riverside pergola is a show-stopping spot for the ceremony. Your guests will be treated to a sumptuous set menu or buffet, and you can add extras like an oyster bar or luxury cheese stall. There’s a bridal suite available to relax in after the ceremony, plus plenty of bedrooms for guests – and the team have lots of ideas to make your celebrations extra special, from cocktail punting trips to private brunches the morning after. Download the brochure at the website. graduatehotels.com/cambridge
Put a Ring on It Diamond specialist Baker Brothers in Bedford is an essential port of call for those in search of the perfect wedding ring. There’s a large range to browse in store, with prices starting at around £600, or if you want something completely unique to you, a bespoke design service allows brides and grooms to incorporate their own gems and ideas. According to the team, 2023’s crowning trend is the ‘tiara’ style wedding ring, a beautiful band that plays on the classic shape-to-fit – with a contemporary twist. Handcrafted in naturally white platinum and set with the highest-quality diamonds, the unique shape is perfect for setting gemstones of different sizes, offering a crown- like wedding band that will complement your engagement ring. Its timeless look will make it an heirloom for generations to come. bakerbrothersdiamonds.com
Looking for the perfect soundtrack for your big day? Check out Cambridge company Bespoke Party Bands, a live music agency bringing the best local talent to events across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex. Working from a professional music studio in Cambridge, the team are tapped into the local scene and have a little black book bursting with contacts to make sure you have the right music for your big day – whether you want an intimate acoustic set, jazz duo, ceilidh or a five-piece party band. Co-owner Heloise works closely with clients from initial enquiry to last dance, liaising with the venue, helping with timings, curating setlists and running rehearsals with the musicians – all in order to deliver a service that’s truly bespoke. Fancy winning your wedding band for free? Head to the Bespoke Party Bands website to find out more about an incredible giveaway! bespokepartybands.co.uk THE SOUND OF MUSIC
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