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Instant photos make for lasting memories!

poignant keepsake for guests or a photo album. Instant photos make for lasting memories! The INSTAX mini 12 (£79.99) is the perfect product for guest use. Place on tables or dot them around the venue to allow for guests to personalise their memories, and most importantly, take them home. The INSTAX mini Evo (£174.99) is another great option for capturing what's important. The retro-themed exterior is fitting for those vintage-themed weddings – place next to the guest book so photos can be added straight in. The INSTAX SQUARE (£129.99) is a modern option for those photographic keepsakes. Connect the devise to phones and print polaroid straight from the camera roll. Instant photos are irreplaceable.

Niki Lawrence MUA in Harpenden wins wedding award

Creative Oceanic, powered by Oceanic Awards, has proudly unveiled the victors of The English Hair and Beauty Awards 2024, Chapter 4.  These illustrious accolades, a beacon of excellence in the hair and beauty industry, have been a testament to the skill and dedication of stylists and salons across England for more than a decade. Located in Harpenden, Niki Lawrence MUA was ecstatic to be named a finalist in the Makeup Artist category. The competition was intense, but Niki's exceptional talent shone through, earning her the prestigious trophy. She shares, "I'm over the moon to have won in this category! I'm deeply appreciative to be acknowledged for a career that I'm passionate about and thoroughly enjoy.  Thank you to all who have supported me on this journey."

Elope in style - expert advice

Couples are rewriting the script on what it means to say "I do". Over the past 12 months, searches for 'elopement weddings UK' are up +83%, 'elopement wedding packages UK' increased by +85%, and 'intimate weddings UK' have grown by +89%¹. This has highlighted a clear demand amongst couples for intimate weddings. To find out what has motivated this trend, wedding decoration experts at Ginger Ray have conducted a survey of those engaged and in the midst of planning an elopement to see what their special day will look like. Why are elopements becoming more popular? Topping the list of factors driving couples towards intimate weddings is the quest to manage expenses. More than a third (32%) of respondents highlighted financial constraints as the primary factor influencing their decision to opt for a smaller celebration.