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Hayley Paige
I’VE been a called many things in my time - a list too long and largely inappropriate for this column. But stand-up comedy is my game and my skin is thick, so it’s not often I’m caught off guard by an insult. However, I was recently stopped in my tracks when I was called a ... bridezilla!
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Caroline is wearing Eternity Bride and Jo is wearing ‘Levina’ by La Sposa.
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resh, lively, and confident, Hayley Paige embraces sweet femininity with a touch of edginess. Alluring contrasts are glimpsed in pairings like twinkle and matte, giving each dress an unmistakable charisma that enhances the bride’s own captivating charm. Balance is found in the union of textured
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details such as hand appliquéd lace and flutters of sheer fabric, evoking a feeling of whimsical refinement. And as a finishing touch each dress is named, bringing to life its unique spirit. These effortless, flirty feminine silhouettes all say one thing something wonderful is about to happen.”
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Childhood Best Friends Back in their Wedding Dresses
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BE CAR CH EN O IL W ALL F LIN DHO R EE GO IE E, E OD K DR E T ND M B ES ND MA S F MA ES SE TH R OR A T F S, EY RIE U ND RI V D P HA EN GL EIL AL T B D AM S, L P ET O 2 YLE S K M JE UT WE 7 Y Y, A AT ED W B EN EA L Y, A E UP LL CK 20 RS L 3 SA 0 R FO ERY ON 06 A . W , H AH H A , R ,F N UN THE D ILS VE JO A T 2 A , FU K IR 0 14 TH LL N Y W PH SH E , T EY O OE DD HIS TO S IN SH AN G O D O T.
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Childhood Wedding Dresses
Caroline is wearing Eternity Bride and Jo is wearing ‘Levina’ by La Sposa.
>> We started the photoshoot
at Caroline’s family home in Woodlands, Dorset where they all used to play together when they were young organising treasure hunts, having afternoon tea by the pond and making mud pies!
Caroline’s family home in Woodlands
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We then headed to Sandbanks Beach, Poole, Dorset (minus Sarah who couldn’t make it) for some late afternoon September sunshine (which as you can imagine, caused a few turned heads). Having known all of these girls since school myself and married to Hayley, it was also an amazing experience for me to photograph them all together, especially after shooting Katy’s, Jo’s and Caroline’s big days. It was made even more special for
me to photograph my wife in her wedding dress! Emma is wearing ‘Heidi’ by Sassi Holford, Katy is wearing ‘Palermo’ by Kathy Ireland, Hayley is wearing Ellis Bridal, Caroline is wearing Eternity Bride and Jo is wearing ‘Levina’ by La Sposa. Sarah, however, wore a spare dress for the shoot as she made her actual dress into a christening gown for both her children’s christenings. A massive thank you to all the girls for getting together for this shoot which we started planning back in 2012! And a huge thank you to husbands Mike and Barry for their help on the day and not forgetting Emma’s brother Jack as my superb assistant for the shoot.
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Bridal week
BARCELONA
MINI Short skirt that falls above the knee. Ideal for slim figures and a more casual ceremony.
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MERMAID Fits closely to the body throughout and flares out below the knee. Looks best on hourglass figures as it highlights curves; not ideal for pear or round shapes as it accentuates the midsection.
EMPIRE Features a high waistline, creating & highlighting natural curves. Ideal for small busts and petite frames as it gives the illusion of elongating the body and camouflaging a heavy bottom or thick waist.
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s tradition, Pronovias closed Barcelona Bridal Week and did so with a bang on Friday evening. The Spanish fashion house flaunted its spectacular collection of wedding dresses and proved that year after year, it still deserved to bag the coveted spot. The event was a particularly special one for Pronovias as it was celebrating its
50th anniversary and “50 years of dressing dreams,” as the brand’s president Alberto Palatchi said his opening speech. Model after model sashayed down the runway in romantic gowns featuring beaded embellishments, floral lace overlay, sweetheart necklines, full ball gown skirts and such. Czech beauty Karolina
Kurkova flaunted the more daring designs, which included an embroidered lace gown with sheer nude panels and another dress that showed off a thigh-high split. A favourite with celebrities, the Pronovias bridal show drew in a wealth of famous faces, with Bar Refaeli making an appearance and Camila Alves spotted sitting front row next to Alberto.
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TRUMPET
Skirt falls between the knee and the ankle.Works for most body types and allows you to show off your heels !
Features a fitted bodice through the waist that gently flows out to the ground, resembling the outline of the letter “A”. Ideal for most body types, particularly if trying to disguise a heavy bottom figure.
Smililar to the Mermaid, complements a curvy figure, but flares higher, typically starting from the mid-thigh.
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ELONA
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CRAFTY BRIDES
he 28-years-old retails manager has spent a the day decorating her reception venue with fairy to the lights, bunting she hand stitched, floral tablecloths she cut and hemmed, blackboards, photo booth, vintage ladders and family photographs; every last trimming carefully considered by the bride be. As the clock strikes ,Miriam is still waiting for the paints to her tables centrepieces as she handwrites seating cards.
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Miriam is the epitomes of the in modern bride: a crafty and creative dynamo who wants to cut costs, injecting personality and fashion an inimitable and personal wedding day. DIY wedding inspiration is flourishing on bridal blogs and is now also a dutiful component of mainstreams wedding magazines such as Bride to Be as well as quirkier titles like Hello May.
Brides today don’t feel as beholden to traditions. Weddings used to be about the formalities and pretentiousness, but there has been backlash against that. There’s definitely a desire among modern brides to customise their day, and to create a day that really represents them.�
An online peruse of Pinterest, Etsy and even Instagram will turn up almost every handwrought wedding artefact that is eaten, worn, when the happy tied around a napkin, suspended from a rafter carried off by guests in the little bag. Somewhere between the days when the parents of the bride traditionally paid for the blessed event and when the happy couples started paying for their own, vintage-inspired, countrychic, rustic-bohemian weddings became the “I do� du jour.
Blackboard signs are a simple way to direct guests.
Ask family and friends to save jars in the leadup to the wedding.
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VALENTINEs
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Timeline
WEDDING DAY
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5:00pm MARRIAGE CEREMONY From Ms. To Mr.
5:30pm DO YOU’S ? & I DO’S
6:00pm COOKTAIL HOUR
bridal party doing group photos.
6:55pm FIRST DANCE
bride and groom’s first dance.
7:00pm SPEECHES & TOASTS
your time to shine.
7:45pm WEDDING DINNER
eat, drink and be married.
9:00pm CAKE CUTTING
in ‘yo face cake smashing
TIME TO PARTY dance floor & photo booth open.
10:30pm
GOOD NIGHT !!
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Ivory beaded and silver accented embroidered organza trumpet bridal gown, strapless sweetheart neckline, skirt layered with cascading petals, chapel train
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Brides today don’t feel as beholden to traditions. Weddings used to be about the formalities and pretentiousness, but there has been backlash against that. There’s definitely a desire among modern brides to customise their day, and to create a day that really represents them.�
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PetiteAmelia WANG HAS SPOKEN ABOUT HER UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO BRIDAL DESIGN BEFORE AND THIS COLLECTION IS NO DIFFERENT. FEATURING BARE MIDRIFFS .
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Miriam is the epitomes of the in modern bride: a crafty and creative dynamo who wants to cut costs, injecting personality and fashion an inimitable and personal wedding day. DIY wedding inspiration is flourishing on bridal blogs and is now also a dutiful component of mainstreams wedding magazines such as Bride to Be as well as quirkier titles like Hello May.
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he 28-years-old retails manager has spent a the day decorating her reception venue with fairy to the lights, bunting she hand stitched, floral tablecloths she cut and hemmed, blackboards, photo booth, vintage ladders and family photographs; every last trimming carefully considered by the bride be. As the clock strikes ,Miriam is still waiting for the paints to dry on her tables centrepieces as she handwrites seating cards.
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ELEMENTS DECOR Sourcing outdoor wedding decorations, church wedding decorations, unique wedding table decorations, table centrepieces for your wedding reception and beach wedding decorations has never been easier. Welcome to Australia’s number one online wedding shop, Pink Frosting, where you will find a huge range of wedding decorations, for your wedding day.
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EIFFEL TOWER PLACE CARD HOLDER Destination wedding in Paris? Set the table with a stunning nod to the City of Light! These detailed, miniature Eiffel Tower replicas are place card holders that double as chic wedding favors.
RUSTIC LOVE CUPCAKE BOXES Hey pal, pop the top, will ya. This “Pop the Top” Flip flop bottle opener is just the thing your partying guests will need in their hotel suites as they prep for your shower, or rehearsal dinner, or what have you.
STIR STICKS WEDDING Stir up some romance at your soiree with these custom Stir Sticks! The stir sticks are made from a neutral natural wood, and come in your choice of three practical sizes.
CORK HEARTS COASTER Our cork “Love” coaster favors are a great way to send your guests home with a little extra appreciation! Each heart-shaped coaster is made from cork, and has the word Love printed on it in a whimsical script font.
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LOVE IS SWEET BURLAP FAVOR BAG These popular “Love is Sweet” burlap favor bags are perfect for filling with tasty treats to send home as a little Thank you for your guests. Each burlap bag features an easy drawstring closure.
SHELL PLACE CARD HOLDERS WITH CARDS Authentic sea shells set a captivating table at your beach wedding. These shiny shells have a slot for place cards (and later, photos of your happy day). Guests will delight in taking them home as souvenirs from your destination wedding.
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This delightful collection of cotton ribbons can be used to touch up anything and everything at your wedding: tie up favor bags; finish flower arrangements; tie pretty bows in your bridal party’s ‘dos... you name it!
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