So you’ve been asked to be bridesmaid, an official member of the bride tribe, a bride babe… Congratulations! If this instantly instills fear then don’t worry, we have outlined our top tips for being the best bridesmaid. Or perhaps you think you’ve totally got this in the bag, you were born to be Chief Bridesmaid, either way keep these gems of advice up your sleeve and your bride will know she made the right decision!
Read MoreOf all the gift buying occasions, an upcoming wedding for one your favourite friends or family members can be one of the hardest to get right. A luxury wedding gift to help your bride remember her day forever and one that will stand out amongst a host of others could be a challenge. Here at Hanson & Hopewell, we’re all about finding the best luxury wedding gifts from independent businesses to make your lives just that little bit easier, so take inspiration from these unique suggestions to make your wedding season a gifting success.
Read MoreFrom the moment we landed in Bangkok, I’ve been itching to write about our honeymoon. Two months later, I’m finally getting round to it! There’s something about landing back on British soil that immediately turns off the wanderlust-inspired travel writer that I’m always convinced I’ll become after every trip! But I had to write about our honeymoon adventure to Cambodia. Never before have I felt like the word ‘adventure’ was so fitting, from chic city living to floating river lodges, as newlyweds, the hubby and I, had the time of lives!
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Read MoreHow to choose your bridesmaids - from the moment you said ‘yes,’ a whole lot of questions and requests start to flood in. What style of wedding are you having? Have you decided themes and colours yet? What kind of venue are you looking for? Who are your bridesmaids? I’m a bridesmaid right? So many questions!
Read MoreDiscover the top 5 unique engagement gift ideas for 2017.
We’ll admit it, finding good engagement gifts for the happy couple can be pretty tricky We’re only a few days away from Valentines Day, and no doubt (for the cheesy ones amongst us) we’ll see some deliriously happy faces (and some sore knees) before the day is over. Your newly engaged friends will have quite a lot to toast so you’ll want to gift them something extra special to match the mood. If, like us, you’re not big on cheese (apart from Hanson’s Magic FM obsession) but more focused on gorgeous, high quality products that will stand the test of time, you’ve come to the right place.
Read MoreThe Hanson & Hopewell concept is simple: Beautiful, thoughtful gifts for brides sourced from the best independent makers in the UK. And whilst creating each box was far from simple, you could argue that the process of searching the country for gorgeous, thoughtful beauty, lifestyle and bridal keepsakes wasn’t exactly tough. Someone had to do it though didn’t they!? From picturesque countryside farm yards, to uber cool city haunts, each product that we have handpicked for our beautiful bride-to-be gift boxes, is made with the love and care that you and your friends deserve!
Read MoreSo your best friend has just got engaged. Whoop! Her ring is sparkling, the bubbles are on tap and then she throws you the question you’ve always wanted to hear. Will you be my bridesmaid?
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