Brand new to the wedding scene, April & Bloom have a vision to redefine wedding gifting, by providing a range of elegant gifts for engagements, the bride-to-be, bridal party proposals and for 'the morning of'.
The luxe gifting brand promises on-trend products and 'insta-worthy' moments, through its carefully curated range of signature floral gift boxes, wedding planners & notebooks, bespoke gift box service and wedding favours.
Filled with stylish products from a range of desirable brands – including Whispering Angel, Pale Fox, Charbonnel et Walker, Chalke Valley and more – April & Bloom's signature keepsake gift boxes are unlike anything on the market, and come adorned with preserved posies, all wrapped up with luxurious ribbons and bows for those precious "wow" wedding moments. There are 13 signature keepsake gift boxes available from the April & Bloom website (aprilandbloom.uk), in blush, cream and neutral colour schemes.
Starting from £45.00, small gift boxes* feature a mixture of high-quality items, including 375ml Whispering Angel rosé, Marc de Champagne truffles, beautiful sculpture candles, divine soaps and more. Large gift boxes**, ranging from £75-£80, feature an assortment of 750ml Pale Fox Prosecco, 750ml Whispering Angel rosé, gold edge coupe drinking glasses, bath soaks, body oils, and silk scrunchies.
For notes, dreams, and everything in between, April & Bloom's elegant notebooks and luxurious woven, gold foiled wedding planners, which are full of inspiration, tips and ideas, are a must-have gift for the bride-to-be on her wedding planning journey, or for the bride tribe to help plan the big day.
The brand offer a variety of A5 notebook and wedding planner options, in pink, cream and beige colour schemes, including: April & Bloom Wedding Planner (£30) Notes & Dreams Collection (x3 Notebooks £20) 'A Love Story' Notebook (£8) 'Daydreamer' Notebook (£8) 'Happily Ever After' Notebook (£8).
Love April & Bloom's gifts but can't find your dream theme or colour scheme? Don't worry, because the brand also offer a bespoke gifting service where customers can curate their own keepsake boxes, featuring products and colours to fit their wants and needs.
And that's not all! If you're planning a hen party, bridesmaid proposal or your big day, April & Bloom offer a selection of favours that will help to add that all important finishing touch. From Marc de Champagne truffles to mini bottles of Whispering Angel rosé and scented candles, April & Bloom's favours promise to look pretty on your place settings to complete your fairy-tale tablescape.
On the launch of April & Bloom, Founder Georgia Simmonds says: "I'm beyond excited to be launching April & Bloom to brides and bridal parties across the UK this week. The idea for April & Bloom sparked during my own wedding journey last year, when I wanted to give each of my bridesmaids a box filled with quality, yet affordable gifts that I knew they would genuinely love, use and keep. I couldn't find a brand that offered chic gifts that were aesthetically in line with my style and vision, all-in-one place, so I ended up sourcing products from lots of different websites, and putting the boxes together myself. I got such a positive response from the boxes I created that it got me to thinking, 'why not make this into a business for other like-minded brides!?'
"At April & Bloom our mission is to provide brides, bridal parties and wedding guests with beautiful gifts, which their loved ones will adore and remember forever. From the word 'yes' to the big 'I do', we're here for you, helping to add a little touch of magic along the way."
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