Jo Malone bridal consultation - how I chose my perfect wedding fragrance

I've always loved how fragrance has this amazing ability to evoke memories and transport you back to a moment. So when it came to choosing my wedding perfume there was only ever one brand in question - the beautifully scented and luxurious Jo Malone:

Photos by Camilla Arnhold Photography

With over 25 perfumes there really is something for everyone, but I'd always found the choice a little overwhelming so I booked us in for a bridal consultation so we could really explore the perfumes properly. 

Jo Malone Scent Your Wedding is a complimentary service designed to introduce you to the range and to help you to choose the perfect fragrance for your big day. Available at various boutiques and counters across the country, it starts with a lovely glass of chilled prosecco before we sat down to discuss our wedding plans and our fragrance likes and dislikes. I've always gravitated towards fruity floral scents so wanted something similar but a bit more grown up and luxurious for the wedding.

His choice of Basil & Neroli and Lime Basil & Mandarin

Based on this, the Jo Malone consultant brought over a selection of perfumes for us to smell and after hearing our comments she was able to narrow down the range to a few favourites. After this came the fun part of trying out different combinations to create an even more unique scent. 

Now as anyone who knows me will tell you I'm super indecisive and it took me a good 10-15 minutes to decide on beautiful Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia as my main perfume. There were a few combinations which I liked, but ultimately the warmth and sweetness of Jo Malone Orange Blossom won and I soon had my perfect wedding perfume combination. 

The Jo Malone Scent Your Wedding consultation then ends with a hand and arm massage using your chosen body creme and cologne which is such a lovely way to relax and be sure that it's definitely the right combination for you. 

There's no pressure to buy but having tried it so many times before I couldn't resist picking up a bottle of the Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia cologne and it wasn't long before I was back for the Jo Malone Orange Blossom too. You can also buy certain perfumes in a beautiful bridal lace bottle and get it engraved too which is now top of my wish list for Christmas.

On our wedding day I absolutely loved the combination of the two perfumes together and received so many compliments too. Now whenever I spray either of the Jo Malone colognes I'm instantly transported to happy memories of our wedding and mini moon in Sorrento. 

Have you tried any of the Jo Malone perfumes? Which fragrance did you wear on your wedding day?

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