So I headed off to the Jo Malone boutique which if you haven’t visited yet, you really should, even just to check out how beautifully dreamy the whole place is. And after having a good natter with the lovely Holly from Jo Malone – sorry Holly for accidentally papping you in some of these photo’s – I finally sat down at the consultation bar (I could totally be making up that name but there is a gorgeous bar at one end of the store) where my fiance and I were spoken through how the process would work.
The lovely fragrance combining/bridal consultation mega star – again, technical terms I think not – started off by asking me if I had any favourite scents from Jo Malone already (hey Peony and blush suede and Wood sage and Salt, looking at you!). We then spoke through the kind of scents I like generally, what kind of wedding we’d be having; the location, the colour scheme, the vibe and basically anything else you could think of and our wonderful consultant then went on to pick out some scents she thought would combine well with my previous favourites.
What I loved most about the consultation was that I felt so at ease the whole time. We went through a fair amount of combinations that were lovely but just not quite right and I never once felt like I had to just quickly get on with it and panic say yes to one, or like I was taking up too much time. I think the thing about Jo Malone and the bridal consultation is that they aren’t happy unless you are happy. So after experimenting with a lot of combinations I finally narrowed it down to 4 options where we started over with a fresh palette to smell the combinations as if it were the first time. I absolutely loved this because I really do think your favourites immediately jump out at you, and for me personally, they definitely did.
What I also love is that my fiance who came along with me – for support and for photography reasons #BlogHusband – was also asked what he liked, and I think that really helped make my final decision as of course, you want your future husband to actually like how you smell. [Insert “I’m an independant woman so I’ll pick what I want”/”No but seriously, do I smell like a beautiful blushing bride or a rose garden?” emoji here].
After what felt like a relatively long time – I was actually told that I was really quick but ever the polite brit, eh? – I finally settled on a combination that I absolutely adore, as does my husband to be – husband to be, jesus frickin christ that sounds scary, I think I might actually be an adult now – and so a hand massage with one of the stunning body cremes in one of my fragrance combination (they are without a doubt the most luxurious, amazing cremes in existence), followed by spritzing my second scent over the top.
By layering the creme and the cologne intense, it really does help your fragrance to last so much longer which of course, is exactly what you want on your big day. It also gives you the option – something I’d never thought about – to start off with once scent for the ceremony, and then amp it up by layering the second scent for the party. I love this idea, although I think I love my combo a little too much and want to wear it throughout the whole day.
To be totally honest with you, there was a big part of me that wanted to keep my combination a secret as it’s quite a personal thing to have your own scent for your wedding day, and then I realised two things. 1) Elle, you sound like a massively diva, obnoxious twat! and 2) this would potentially be the most annoying post ever if I didn’t actually tell you what I went for. So, my absolutely perfect wedding combination is the Jo Malone English pear and freesia body creme and the Velvet Rose and oud cologne intense layered over the top, and it’s absolutely stunning!
Eeeep I'm so excited for you! Also Pear and Freesia is the Jo Malone scent that I end up trying every time I go near a store – I still haven't bought it but I tried it on the other day in Harrods and it's calling to me – your combination of that with rose sounds gorgeous!
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Ahh it's so beautiful isn't it, I couldn't recommend it enough hun!
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I was literally so happy for you, reading this post! Your combination sounds dreamy, and I'm so glad you mentioned it because honestly I need to try them together just to see how amazing the scent is (don't worry, I won't be stealing the combo haha). X
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Thank you beauty, such a lovely combo, definitely go and give it a sniff!
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Oooh how exciting, sounds like you had such a lovely time! I hadn't smelt Jo Malone before as there isn't a counter near me but I found one when I was away the other day and omg so many smell absolutely amazing! English pear and freesia was one of my faves, love the sound of this combo!
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I'm so pleased you liked it too, it pairs so nicely with velvet rose, love!
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This sounds like an utterly amazing experience! English Pear & Freesia is next on my wishlist! I have a voucher for a hand treatment that came with one of my Christmas gifts that I need to use soon! xx
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Oohh definitely use it, they're fab!
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Your little assides sprinkled all over this post gave me the giggles, Ellie, haha. I can only imagine what it must feel like to get a scent for your wedding, ah! I don't think I'm as huge a scent girl as you are, but gosh, this makes me want to remix my own scent now!
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Ah thank you lovely, such a sweet comment. Definitely mix your own scent, such a nice personal thing to do!
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You are a very lucky girl.
I'm a fan of Jo Malone scents and i think this one is a great experience.
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I am indeed, thank you lovely!
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How fun is this?! Also love that they asked your finances opinion! So sweet!
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I know, such a nice touch right? Think he liked that too π
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That hand and arm massage looks lovely! Wish I could smell your combo through my screen!
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I wish you could too, so amazing!
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you look beautiful π
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I love the scent you've picked! When I had a consultation before I layered Peony and Blush Suede creme with the Orange Blossom cologne and it was stunning! I love the combos so much more than the fragrances on their own! I definitely want to have a special wedding scent if I ever get married π
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Ooh that's a really classic wedding fragrance combo, maybe that's the one for you π
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Wow, I'm so glad you had such a fabulous experience! It sounds like you got the perfect scent..xoxo
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It really is such a fab experience, couldn't recommend enough!
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Wow, looks like everything was perfect on that day during the Jo Malone's event π And the scent, which you chose for your wedding sounds marvellous, Elle π
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Thank you π
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I didn't even realise that you could even have a bridal consultation with Jo Malone, it looks absolutely divine and although I'm sitting here with a horrendous cold, I definitely think I could go for a hand massage like yours!
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I know, me neither until recently, such an amazing idea! Ah the hand massages are lovely, definitely go and get one π
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The scent combination you chose sounds so dreamy, and the whole process looks like such a treat. I wore a Vera Wang fragrance with the matching body cream for my wedding day, which was lovely, but I wish I had thought to do something like this! At least now, even if you do end up wearing that bin bag you know you'll smell incredible! X
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Haha the bin bag won't even matter. Ooh Vera wang is always beautiful though hun!
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How exciting! I cant wait to see your wedding photos! I love Joe Malone
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Thank you Laura!
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That all sounds SO exciting! I'm getting my first Jo Malone perfume for my birthday – the start of a new obsession!
Lauren x
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The obsession will be so real, my collection is crazy now. eek!
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The scent combination you chose sounds intriguing and romantic! The shop is beautiful and your photos are stunning. What a ccol idea! Now I just can't wait for your wedding photos!
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Thank you lovely, it really is gorgeous. I'm absolutely obsessed with it. So amazing!
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That sounds like such a perfect wedding combination, English Pear and Freesia is probably my favourite scent Jo Malone offers.
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It's such a lovely fresh but floral combo, very pretty π
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There was a moment of panic when reading this that you wouldn't tell us your scent, I love Jo Malone layering, it always leaves such an individual scent π
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Hahah I almost didn't but didn't want to be THAT person!
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How absolutely wonderful, I bet this was a super exciting experience in preparation for the big day :D! Your decided scent sounds divine, and I almost thought you weren't going to share it too ^ haha xD!
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Haha it's so funny isn't it, I never thought I'd feel secretive over a scent but I guess it's pretty special π
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Since I still have some time till my big day, I should consider getting consultation. I don't know which scent I should wear and I can't seem to find the perfect one π I'm sure your combinations smells amazing! x
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You definitely should hun, it's such a lovely experience that I couldn't recommend enough!
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I would of never had thought of having a bridal consultation for scent's, but then again we don't really have that sort of thing up here in Gloucestershire, our weddings consist of a big marquee in a field and a bunch of happy but drunk farmers π So farmer scent basically, we do have beautiful weddings though. I can't wait to see what you look like on your wedding day Elle, I can't even imagine getting married, suppose it would help if the other half proposed.
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Haha I'm all about happy drunk farmers in a field, it's probably what mine will end up like π
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I love Jo Malone scents, it's so lovely that they do Bridal consultations! What a great service! xo
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It's such a fab service hun from such a lovely brand!
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This is such a lovely idea that I didn't know even existed! What an incredible brand!
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Can't believe I haven't tried anything from Jo Malone! I hear so much great things about them. This sounds like a really fun and interesting experience. Definably making me want to try a Jo Malone fragrance now π http://coffeeatmidnight13.blogspot.co.uk/
Ooooh I wish I could smell through the screen! What a beautiful experience, you will smell like an absolute queeeeen on your big day! How exciting π Immy x
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Aw this sounds like such a lovely experience, plus I'll have a hand massage any day haha. So exciting to hear that you have your wedding scent picked eek! BTW it sounds like a super gorgeous combination and I'm sure you will smell amazing π x
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Oh wow it sounds like such a lovely experience! I love Jo Malone so much, and their store looks amazing xx
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it all sounds so lovely! π I bet your scent memory will just make you smile in the future!
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This pairing sounds unbelievable! I'm currently engaged as well and planning on wearing a Jo Malone fragrance – Hope they have this tailored fragrance service in Ireland. Adored this post!
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