SCOTT DUNN UNVEILS EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING WEDDING PLANNER BRUCE RUSSELL

October marks the launch of an exciting new concept in the bridal world, with luxury tour operator Scott Dunn collaborating with Bruce Russell, one of the UK’s leading wedding and party planners. Together they will unveil “By Bruce Russell for Scott Dunn” – an elite honeymoon and wedding service aimed at the most discerning brides and grooms.

“By Bruce Russell for Scott Dunn” will offer couples the opportunity to design the ultimate wedding and honeymoon experience, from the proposal through to choosing the wedding location, wine and champagne tastings and, of course, the honeymoon. The service will bring together the combined expertise of Scott Dunn – one of the most respected names in luxury travel – and the specialist event and wedding insight of Bruce Russell, to offer couples a bespoke end-to-end wedding service that will ensure an unforgettable build-up, big day and beyond.

With 15 years in the luxury hospitality and events industry, Bruce Russell is London’s leading wedding and party planner. Coordinating weddings all over the world, Bruce’s passion, style, grace and flair have earned him an established and loyal global client base. From exclusive, intimate gatherings of 50, to weekend-long celebrations and large receptions for over 500 guests, Bruce brings true artistry to the wedding industry, inspiring clients with his genuine ‘joie de vivre’ – the heartbeat to his professionalism. The partnership will also form part of Bruce Russell’s innovative new model, The Bridal Room, which will launch in September 2014.

The full range of services will embrace:

• Choosing a wedding venue and planning the big day
• Destination weddings around the world
• Honeymoons – from mini-moons to extended multi-stop itineraries around the world
• Vernissage weekends for the bride, groom and, if they choose, friends and family
• Hen and stag weekends – not your average weekend break, but carefully-crafted experiences for those looking for something truly unique
• Pre-wedding mother and daughter moments – ranging from bridal fittings in Paris to spa weekends at top luxury retreats
• Champagne and wine tastings at leading vineyards in France and further afield
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Top 5 destination wedding recommendations from “By Bruce Russell for Scott Dunn” include:

• Uxua, Brazil – hire the entire property and get married in a beautiful little church on a cliff overlooking the Bahian coast
• Singita, Africa – for a safari wedding with a difference
• Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco – dramatically set in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, boasting stunning views towards Jebel Toubkal
• Esencia, Xup-ha, Mexico – the ultimate boutique hideaway offering  the dream location for an intimate celebration, overlooking the turquoise Caribbean sea and the Riviera’s pristine white sand
• Palazzo Avino Amalfi, Italy – this historic 12th century Palazzo is set in the pretty village of Ravello and offers spectacular views across the azure waters of the Amalfi

Top 5 honeymoon destinations from Scott Dunn’s new flagship honeymoon brochure, which includes 24 bespoke itineraries created by their Honeymoon Consultants:

• White on White – combine skiing on Vail’s pure white powder with sun worshipping on the Yucatan Peninsula’s pristine white beaches
• California Dreaming – collect a Ford Mustang, let the roof down and cruise the iconic Pacific Highway from hip San Francisco to star-studded Los Angeles
• Southern Africa Delights – combine the inspiring Victoria Falls, big game of Botswana’s Savute and the deserted beaches of southern Mozambique
• Bell’Italia – blend magical Venice with the Renaissance grandeur of Florence before concluding in ancient Rome to marvel at the city’s legendary architecture
• Oman & The Maldives – a twin Six Senses experience, combining the wonderfully private Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman with the natural island paradise of Six Senses Laamu

With Bruce Russell and Scott Dunn both at the pinnacle of the luxury bridal and travel industries respectively, this is the perfect go-to for those seeking the crème de la crème for their wedding experience.