Gemma and Anthony had a romantic celebration at The Oxwich Bay Hotel
Gemma and Anthony have known each other their whole lives. “Our parents lived close, and we attended the same schools, always remaining good friends,” says Gemma. “When we were younger, our parents used to send Valentine’s Day cards to us from each other. This continued until our early comprehensive school days where we would just give each other a knowing look! We got together in 2012, and the following year I moved to Wales, and the rest is history.”
Anthony proposed in August 2017 in Florida. “It wasn’t the most romantic of proposals,” laughs the bride. “We were out shopping in The Mall at Millenia when we passed Tiffany’s and Anthony said ‘we’d better go in there and choose an engagement ring for you.’ It turned out that he had asked my dad’s permission the day before we flew! The lady who helped us pick out an engagement ring was called Lily, she was so helpful, and we visit her every time we go back to Florida.”
Claire Hill Designs offers stunning bridal party gifts
This year, bridal party gifting is undergoing a quiet revolution. Gone are the days of throwaway trinkets and overly branded keepsakes, today's bride is choosing pieces with permanence, intention and emotional resonance. Enter Claire Hill Designs, the British jewellery brand based in Cardiff redefining what it means to say thank you. At the heart of this shift is a move towards symbolic jewellery, pieces that carry meaning beyond the wedding day. Claire Hill's signature coin necklaces, including the Brave Gold Coin Necklace, Love is Love Gold Coin Necklace and Hope Silver Coin Necklace, offer a deeply personal way to honour each member of the bridal party. Each design is engraved in shorthand symbolism, a modern talisman intended to be worn daily.
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Marriage, Money, and Modern Love: Gen Z and Millennials
"As a family barrister, I spend much of my professional life dealing with what happens when relationships break down," says Rosanne Godfrey-Lockwood, Family Barrister at 4PB. "That vantage point inevitably shapes how I think about marriage — not cynically, but realistically. It is perhaps unsurprising, then, that one of the most notable trends I have observed in recent years is the growing interest in prenuptial agreements among Gen Z and younger Millennial couples.
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Win an Engaged Couple a Dublin Minimoon with GoHen & StagWeb
Leading UK stag and hen party providers, StagWeb and GoHen, have launched a brand-new competition offering one lucky engaged couple the chance to win a Dublin minimoon - completely free. Whether it's a little pre-wedding trip to escape the planning stress or a post-wedding adventure before the honeymoon, it could be the perfect little wedding gift for the happy couple - read here now!
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Driftwood Designs has released a new collection of folding heart cards
Driftwood Designs has released a new collection of folding heart cards. Illustrated by artist Lizzie Spikes, these beautifully crafted cards offer a thoughtful way to show members of your wedding party just how much they mean to you.
Inspired by Victorian puzzle cards, the beauty begins with the brightly coloured envelope. When opened, the card pops out into a heart shape featuring one of two striking designs. It then unfolds into four joined hearts, with each panel showcasing one of Lizzie's bold, colourful illustrations on both the front and back, as well as a dedicated space for a personal message.
