Planning 101 1st November 2014

Let's Cosy Up - Perfect Winter Wedding Gifts

The nights are finally drawing in and indicates that autumn has definitely arrived. Never fear, with the crisper days and chilly evenings, autumn is a great time of year to introduce layers and cosy accessories to your home. If you are having a winter wedding hopefully these gift ideas will inspire you to add some cosiness to your gift list!

Throws


Always a popular choice for couples to add to their gift list and for guests to buy. A luxurious throw will definitely conjure up cuddles on the sofa and romantic evenings in! Cox and Cox have new stock of their fabulous (faux) fur throws made in the UK. Choose from snow fox, brown bear or wolf to cosy up to in the coming winter months.

Wedding Gift - Throws

Cushions


Refresh your sofa with a new set of brightly coloured cushions. This is a great way of bringing new life and warmth to your living room and adding interest to your sofa in a way that won’t cost the earth! These velvet cushions from Oka are perfect for injecting a bit of colour and texture into your life.

Wedding Gift - Cushions

Mood Lighting


As the nights are drawing in, ambient lighting is the best way to create a warm atmosphere. There is an amazing array of lamps to choose from these days to create the perfect glow you are looking for. We are always looking for the unusual here at Prezola and Made.com have a great selection of table and floor lamps to suit every mood and décor! We love these Broadway lights to make you feel like the star of the show!

Wedding Gift - Lights

Candlelight


Nothing beats the warming aroma of a scented candle on a dark winter’s night. It is such a great way to greet guests arriving for a dinner party or simply just to light to add that touch of romance. The ‘must have’ scent has always been The White Company’s signature Winter Candle but look out for some new arrivals from them this Winter season to liven up the senses! My Particular favourite is the new ‘Fireside’ votive, a mix of vetvier and aromatic sandalwood – just gorgeous! This leads us perfectly on to……..

Wedding Gift - Candles

Fireside


Keep the home fires burning with a tidy fireside! Now is a great time to stock up on logs and kindling ready for those chilly nights as there is nothing like an open fire to keep a house warm and cosy. Things can get messy though, so Garden Trading is the answer for all your fireside storage and organisational needs!

Wedding Gift - Fireside

Comfort Food


With Halloween and Bon Fire night upon us, this is a great time of year for a spot of pre-Christmas no nonsense entertaining! Soup has always been a simple yet satisfying dish to serve to friends and family (even more so if you have time to make your own). Staub have the perfect mini cocottes to make your soup look even more satisfying and in a gorgeous array of autumnal colours too!

Wedding Gift - Mini Cocettes