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Q – There are so many make-up artists out there. How do I find the person that’s right for me?
"Your wedding day is the most important day of your life. You will receive a beautiful album created by your photographer, and every time you look inside, it will bring back memories of the day where you looked and felt gorgeous.
"I cannot stress how important it is to find the right person to do your make-up. The perfect artist is the one who knows how to listen to and understand your needs. They will work with you to create a once in a lifetime look.
"A good supplier will always recommend a trial and consultation before the wedding. They should give you choices, and never pressure you to book with them."
Maya Jasinska
Hair and make-up artist
www.loxushairandmakeup.com
Gifting options for the upcoming wedding season from BHS
Wedding gifts for the 2026 wedding season should be meaningful twists on classic gifts like home décor reflecting a couple's personalities. There is also a growing emphasis on sustainability and intentional gifting, with eco-friendly products becoming more common. Ultimately, the trend in 2026 is about thoughtfulness - choosing a gift that feels unique, useful, and emotionally significant rather than simply ticking a box.
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A Candle That Unlocks Experiences - New Launch from Cupidly
UK gifting brand Cupidly has unveiled a new scented candle collection designed to go beyond traditional home fragrance, combining scent, personalisation and QR-powered digital content to create what it describes as a more interactive gifting experience. Each candle in the range features a discreet QR code that, when scanned, unlocks curated digital content such as playlists, conversation prompts, shared rituals and date-night ideas. The concept aims to turn a familiar product into something more experiential, encouraging users to engage with the candle beyond its aesthetic and scent.
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British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary
The recipients of The King's Awards for Enterprise have been announced celebrating the achievements of outstanding businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands including in Wales, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. This year marks a significant milestone for the Awards, as they celebrate 60 years since the first honours were conferred in 1966. Established in 1965, the programme has since recognised more than 8,000 exceptional UK businesses, highlighting the strength, innovation, and ambition of British enterprise. To mark this anniversary year - and to ensure the Awards continue to reflect the evolving landscape of UK business - a new category has been introduced: The King's Award for Enterprise - Young Founder.
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Everything you need to know about prenups
Prenups are fast becoming a key part of wedding planning for many Brits, with new data from leading law firm Mills & Reeve showing a sharp surge in demand during the second quarter of the year, dubbed by the law firm as 'prenup season'. Brett Frankle, partner at Mills & Reeve, explains how the trend has developed and why more couples are choosing to put agreements in place ahead of their wedding. Over the last five years, we have seen a sharp rise in prenups between April and July, linked to summer weddings, preholiday planning and timesensitive instructions before ceremonies, with July proving particularly popular.
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