Taking traditional Christmas tree elements, the designers plan to bring their heritage Italian aesthetic to London, using handmade Sicilian puppets, festive glasses baubles and the colours of southern Italy.

For Dolce and Gabbana, it is a chance to celebrate their Italian roots: “Our Christmas tree isn’t only a celebration of Christmas as we celebrate it in Italy, but it’s also a tribute to the artisanal Italian tradition, the same that we love to export worldwide with everything we do,” said the duo.

“When we think of London, we always think of Claridge’s and its typically English atmosphere, which fascinates us and makes us fall in love with the city every time as if it were the first.”

The entire structure will stand at 6.8 metres and will be transported over from Italy and erected over night by Claridge’s staff to greet guests as they descend for breakfast on the morning of 26 November.

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With their love of all things vintage Perfect Events inspired by the 1920’s Art Deco period showcases everything a bride needs to make her wedding day feel and look absolutely amazing, collaborating with leading suppliers and choosing the impressive Connaught Hotel as the perfect setting.

To create the first bridal look we chose the beautiful full length lace gown, ‘Lorna’ by legendary fashion designer Bruce Oldfield teamed with Swarovski butterfly embellished shoes by luxury shoe designer Aruna Seth, who along with Bruce Oldfield has had their creations adorned by Hollywood Actresses and Royalty including Pippa Middleton and Princess Diana.

The makeup – soft peachy lips and gold eyes by Alison Cameron with the hair – long elegant curls brushed to one side, finished with an exquisite hair brooch and jewellery to complete the look.

The second look consisting of bling fabulous ‘Kiki’ shoes by Aruna Seth, the ‘Buckingham’ dress from Stephanie Allin’s 2013 evening wear collection, which is perfect for brides who wish to adorn a change of attire for the evening reception or for the alternative bride to wear as her wedding dress!

The look was completed by plum lips and gold dusky brown eyes, an up do of pinned curls and finger waves synonymous with the 1920’s, a pretty floral hair brooch and drop earrings.

The impeccably decorated ever so delicious cakes and treats created by the amazing Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium and fabulous florals by Wild About ooze sophistication.

An epitome of graceful splendour, each element selected by Perfect Events combine wonderfully, culminating in a truly enchanting display of vintage inspired elegance, perfectly captured by Bandele Zuberi and filmed by Deneemotion. What do you think of these vintage wedding style? we would love to hear from you.

Credits

• Concept, Planning and Styling: Perfect Events www.perfectevents4all.com
• Venue: The Connaught Hotel www.the-connaught.co.uk
• Photographer: Bandele Zuberi www.bandelezuberi.com
• Cinematographer: Deneemotion www.deneemotion.com
• Wedding Cake & Dessert Table Treats: Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium www.elizabethscakeemporium.com
• Makeup Artist: Alison Cameron www.alisoncameronmakeup.com
• Hair Stylist: Kasia Fortuna www.kasiafortuna.co.uk
• Flowers: Wild About www.wildabout.co.uk
• Chandelle Chairs & Gold Circle Chain Backdrop: Great Hire www.greathire.co.uk
• Stationery: Cardlab www.cardlab.co.uk
• Hair Accessories & Jewellery: My Blue Garter www.mybluegarter.com
• Shoes: Aruna Seth www.arunaseth.com
• Black Dress: Stephanie Allin www.stephanieallin.net
• Lace Dress: Bruce Oldfield www.bruceoldfield.com
• Model: Sally McDonald sallymcdonald555@hotmail.com

As it’s a tradition that no bride should be without, The Royal Mint has bought out beautiful sets with authentic silver sixpences struck between 1920 and 1946. They make a thoughtful present which any bride can keep forever, and have always been associated with wishing luck and prosperity for the marriage.

A wedding is an occasion that deserves an everlasting gift to mark the joy and happiness experienced by all on the special day, and offering silver to the bride as a token of luck is a long-standing tradition that no wedding should be without.

“Something old, something new, Something borrowed, something blue, And a silver sixpence in your shoe”

Royal Mint have selected the finest of those that have survived to the present day, and each one has been fully authenticated. Beautifully presented in a bridal-white gift box, it comes with a booklet which can be personalised with your own greetings.

The wedding silver sixpence is available to buy from Royal Mint for just £30: