ISSUE FW’26
In our new FW’26 issue, we take you to the south of France and to Renée and Jan’s wedding, which was a celebration of love, friendship and style. We also sit down with Louis Abel founder Jimmy Loutfi for an in-depth interview about how his own wedding rings marked the start of a new chapter in fine jewellery, and look ahead to New York Bridal Fashion Week for the silhouettes, details and ideas that will set the tone for the coming season.
The wedding reception
Instead of cake: Chocolate

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Instead of a wedding cake – chocolate pralines and macarons
Chocolate… Mmmmmm… why not ditch the cake and let the chocolate take centre stage? Let pralines in a variety of flavours get your taste buds in the party mood!
In fact, more and more couples are ditching the traditional wedding cake and opting for something else instead – perhaps a wall of doughnuts, a sweet buffet or, why not, something truly luxurious like chocolates. If you don’t want to go all out with chocolate for dessert, pralines can also be perfect as little snacks to go with the welcome drinks.
Maccarones
Why choose these small, colourful delicacies over the traditional cake? Here are a few unbeatable reasons:
– A colourful celebration: Macarons are like little works of art in themselves, and their vibrant colours make them a visual feast for the eyes. Whatever the theme or colour scheme of your wedding, macarons can be customised to fit in perfectly.
– Small but mighty: Despite their size, macarons make a big impression when it comes to flavour. These little cushions of perfection offer an explosion of flavours and textures in every bite, which is guaranteed to impress your guests.
– Variety to suit all tastes: With macarons, it’s easy to cater for different taste preferences and dietary restrictions. From classic flavours such as vanilla and chocolate to more daring combinations like raspberry and liquorice or lemon and rose, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
– Perfect for mingling: Whilst a large cake can be a bit fiddly to handle when it’s time to mingle after dinner, macarons are easy to pick up and eat with one hand. This makes them the perfect treat during the wedding reception, without causing any hassle for the guests.
So why settle for a standard wedding cake when you can add a touch of colour, flavour and elegance with macarons? It’s a taste sensation that will make your wedding memorable for all the right reasons.
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