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Kate Beavis - Magpie Wedding "Welcome to the third issue of BOND Bride Magazine, the digital magazine from the team behind the creative blog and show - Magpie Wedding. This issue contains some truly stunning real weddings including a colourful Anglo-Hindu wedding that fuses the east and west, a spooky Halloween wedding and a Tuscany wedding, which almost looks like a styled shoot (it is not by the way!). We are super proud to bring you two Wedding Wellbeing articles Karen Gilbert, a fragrance teacher and author shares how you can use certain fragrances to calm your nerves and Mel Pledger provides practical breathing tips that you can do just before you walk down the aisle. The wedding industry is often telling you to lose weight at this time but we think this is BS; and we want to support you with your mental and physical health instead. It can be a stressful time so we are keen to support you as best we can. The fashion focus of this issue is on the Minimal Bride showcasing UK designers and their elegant simplicity. Plus Kate Bader provides us with styling tips, showing that minimal is far from boring! Add to this our favourite wedding cakes for 2020 and why everyone should consider Morocco as their honeymoon destination. Enjoy!
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LUCY & ARJUN
NATALIE & CHRIS
LISA & MATT
TY & LEE
The Details We started preparing for the wedding a year before the date. I was quite particular about the photography and I wanted it light and airy so was determined to find the right style. The whole wedding was based around a fine art style which I love! I always wanted my wedding in Italy, in a cosy villa with the circle of people closest to us. I love Italian cuisine, the olive gardens, the music, the impeccable climate and of course the great wine. We looked through all the Italian villas in Tuscany, Umbria and near Florence. All wedding agencies offered the same thing, but we wanted something special, so we, ourselves went in search of a venue for our wedding. We arrived in Florpencia and went to all the famous villas, but they didn’t make much impression on us either! The last one on the list was Villa Palagina. When we got there I really liked the intimacy of it all and the pool with a beautiful view, chic rooms and bedrooms. I realised that this is exactly the place where I wanted my wedding to be. I wanted a real Italian feel so a traditional Italian cake was a must. I really wanted a minimalist, simple style, with white flowers, good food and great wine, and to be surrounded by closest family and friends.
THE MINIMAL BRIDE Photography: Kate McCarthy Photography
MINIMAL STYLING Styling & Words by Florence and Vera
Photography by Kate McCarthy Photography
2020 CAKE TRENDS
WEDDING SHOES
by Susannah Davda – The Shoe Consultant
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When my husband and I got married, I’d already been working in the shoe industry for 15 years. Surprisingly, my bridal outfit didn’t start with the shoes. When we got engaged, my Gujarati mother-in-law offered to lend me the gold necklace she wore on her wedding day. I felt honoured to have the opportunity to wear this piece so I looked for gold shoes to match. I didn’t find any I loved that were the right shade of gold, but I fell for a Dolce & Gabbana pair which incorporated gold details. The hem of my (cheaper than the shoes) dress was cut higher at the front to show my ornate pumps.. Perhaps you won’t prioritise your shoes as highly as I did, but your wedding is a great excuse to invest in the shoes of your dreams. Fancy a traditional pale satin pair? Go for it. There are thousands of options out there. But if you’d love to invest in a style which feels completely you, shows your personality, and that you might even wear again, here are my tips: 1. Be open-minded, and don’t be afraid of colour. 2. Visit luxury fashion boutiques and browse luxury department stores’ websites. 3. Look at the shoes in high-end fashion magazines (and for once, actually consider purchasing a pair). 4. Struggling to find something you love or that fits your feet? Buy a plain pair that feels good, and have them customised by Gemma Kenward. 5. Feeling flush? Commission a bespoke pair from talented shoemaker Caroline Groves. 6. On a budget? Add bespoke shoe clips to lower-priced shoes, or a pair you already own. Milly J Shoes will create unique clips for you and your bridal party. 7. Make sure your photographer knows you want your shoes in shot. I hope you find a pair you love so much you will wear them again after your nuptials. Want to know whether your dream shoes will be comfortable all day? Share an image with me on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #ratemyshoes. I’ll let you know my honest opinion.
by Perfumer Karen Gilbert - THE FRAGRANT ALCHEMY
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USING FRAGRANCE TO CALM YOUR PRE-WEDDING NERVES
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BREATHING TECHNIQUES TO CALM YOUR WEDDING NERVES by Mel Pledger - Best-selling author, psychology and coaching expert
HONEYMOONS MARRAKESH, MOROCCO
Most people won’t think of Morocco and the city of Marrakesh as a great honeymoon destination but we are here to tell you all about it and share how it makes a really romantic destination for a mini moon or even a romantic getaway with so many things to discover and do. We were invited to stay at the Riad Spice late last year to see how amazing Marrakesh honeymoons can be; it’s a 16th century property, lovingly restored by a British couple Mike and Lucie, set in the centre of the Medina (the central and original part of the city) near to the markets, boutiques, palaces and restaurants. They offer the most beautiful rooms and suites for the night as well as 3 day packages including a pamper break with Moroccan treatments and massages, perfect to de-stress before or after the wedding. What makes this Riad (and their others – they have 4 in the Medina) feel so romantic from the offset is that it feels secret, like you are in a hideaway that no one else knows about. You walk down a small alleyway, up to a large, old wooden door – with no signage at all. On opening, the stunning interior is revealed; mosaic floors, coloured glass lanterns, archways, and intricate plaster detailing on the walls. There is a central pool with an open roof, and low slung furniture all around covered in jewel coloured velvets and the odd pom pom. You feel like you are somewhere magical, and as it only has ten rooms and a team that really want your stay to be perfect, you feel special – which is how you should feel on a honeymoon right? The bedrooms are suites with sofas, ornate furniture, and more plush velvet! But how about Marrakesh as a whole? Yes it is super busy, vibrant and somewhat noisy but there are little oases of calm dotted (behind more closed wooden doors) that once you discover them, you have an overriding sense of calm washing over you. And this is what makes it perfect for a honeymoon; you get the shopping, the culture and the romance all in one. And add that it is only 3.5 hours away from the UK and the budget airlines go there – it is also an affordable and practical choice.