I'd rather troll the aisles in search of that special something the happy newlyweds will enjoy 'discovering' together. (Spanking paddles?)

But there are only so many options, so much time and so long one can wander aimlessly through fluorescent-lit department stores. Does anyone share my pain? (And my backlogged list of wedding gifts I need to produce?) If so, I may have found a solution to end our shopping woes.

Vom Fass in Westbourne Grove is the grown-up pick 'n' mix. Choose from a selection of over 100 glass bottles (my favourite is the hand-blown pink stiletto style) in a variety of different sizes, then choose which flavoured olive oil, vinegar, brandy, vodka or liqueur you'd like it filled with.

The best part: you get to taste before you buy, so it's kinda like you're getting a present too. I'm beginning to like weddings more already.

Vom Fass, 187 Westbourne Grove, W11 - 020 7792 4499

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