Tis the season to get married!

We are celebrating the season of love & marriage with a wedding inspired window courtesy of 2 of Archway's finest talents. Our brides shoes are designed and made by Harriet Wilde the luxury London footwear label, established in 2008 by designer, Ruth Shaw & our bride wears a vintage wedding dress on loan from Yuksel of Resurrection Boutique.

Ruth Shaw decided to create her own collection of wedding footwear after searching for the perfect pair to accompany her own original vintage wedding dress - she was looking for  something less ‘fluffy’, more stylish - named after her great grandmother, the Harriet Wilde collection offers brides a vintage-inspired aesthetic with a touch glamour, and superior European craftsmanship.  Her second collection was snapped up by Harrods and she is now the go to bridal brand of royalty and celebrities. Services include: a ready to wear collection, customization and a bespoke service. You can book an appointment to try the shoes from her London studio , or buy online, The London showroom is at:-

Studio 21C
Bickerton House
25-27 Bickerton Road
London N19 5JT
Tel: + 44 (0) 207 263 4147

Open from Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, with late evening available on Thursday's until 8pm Tel: + 44 (0)207 263 4147

Yuksel Karaagac owns Resurrection Boutique, tucked away in the heart of the Archway roundabout, is one of London's best-kept secrets for lovers of vintage clothes and quality tailoring and craftsmanship.  With 25 years' experience in high-end fashion, pattern-cutting, styling, alterations, repairs and made-to-measure tailoring, Yuksel specialises in working with you to meet your creative aspirations for a stylish, quality, designer wardrobe, that is still affordable.  She even inspires clients to take advantage of her popular sewing classes and learn how to work with fabric for themselves.  Resurrection Boutique is a one-stop shop, a unique creative London hub, for those with a passion for fashion.  Pop in for a chat!

Resurrection Boutique is at 3 Archway Close and Yuksel's opening hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 -18:00 Saturday 10:30 -18:00
Tel: 020 7263 2600

We have some great ideas for gifts for everyone - guests and the special couple themselves!  Our Carnival letter lights not only make a fantastic gift but can make a statement on the day itself!  Particularly if the wedding has a vintage theme.

Coasters & Placemats make great gifts and props too - some friends of Map Gift Shop sent us this brilliant picture from their wedding at St John's Tavern!

The totally cool new range from PiP Studio Royal 'white' makes a great Wedding Gift!  A timelessly stylish take on the blue 'willow pattern' - I love the placement of the imagery and the subtlety of this range! It sits perfectly as accent pieces alongside any set of white china!

Romantics, Chocoholics and London Philes

Get a little hot under the collar with this luxuriously rich creamy chocolate range, each one is subtly different, some are spiced with a tongue-tingling pinch of Chilli others seductive and velvety smooth! - Unwrap and devour them!

London for Lovers is a book which navigates the changing face of the Capital, with all of its secrets and surprises, mapping out dates full of originality, spontaneity, and adventure, allowing you to concentrate on the main event – each other.  Perfect for first dates and soul mates, long term Londoners or just visiting, this book freewheels through London to find you a few hours that could change everything, a bargain at £12.99!

If you'd like to go the extra mile how about an I Love archway Badge for £1.50 to go with it? A London Underground Soap scented of cucumber sandwiches for an additional £8.50, or blow the budget with this "Streets of London" Dressing Gown for £61!

This is perfect for hopeless Romantics, Why I love you allows you to write your own love story in your own words! With prompts and questions, and places for photos and notes.  An inspired gift your loved one will remember!

London for Lovers

London for Lovers is a book which navigates the changing face of the Capital, with all of its secrets and surprises, mapping out dates full of originality, spontaneity, and adventure, allowing you to concentrate on the main event – each other.

For first dates and soul mates, long term Londoners or just visiting, this book freewheels through London to find you a few hours that could change everything, a bargain at £12.99!

"Streets of London Dressing Gown £61, London Underground Map Soap Bar £8.50, I love Archway pin badge £1.50, London for Lovers Book 12.99

If you'd like to go the extra mile how about an I Love archway Badge for £1.50 to go with it? A London Underground Soap scented of cucumber sandwiches for an additional £8.50, or blow the budget with this "Streets of London" Dressing Gown for £61!