WORKING THE GROOM

Top picks for the man of the moment

words Hannah May

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PASTEL POWER

Nothing says spring and summer-ready like a palette of soft shades. Muted tones of pink and blue work beautifully with all attires, whether you’re getting wed by the sea, in a flower-filled garden or country house. The trick is to be playful and layer your look to achieve an individual ensemble. Picture a three-piece baby pink suit with a crisp white shirt and tropical flower boutonniere for a beach wedding, choose a tailored linen medley of pastel blue and coral for an elegant country house affair, or pair the palest grey suit with pops of pastel colour – whether it’s the shirt, shoes, tie or belt – for swoon-inducing summer style.

1. Favourbrook favourbrook.com 2. Moss Bros moss.co.uk 3. Twisted Tailor twistedtailor.com 4. ASOS asos.com 5. Fairfax & Favor fairfaxandfavor.com 6. Duke + Dexter dukeanddexter.com 7. Skopes skopes.co.uk

These earth-friendly sunglasses by Waterhaul will provide the perfect finish to your groomswear or honeymoon wardrobe. Collecting ‘ghost gear’ (macro plastics in the form of lost or discarded fishing gear) from across Cornwall before transforming it into fantastically purposeful products, the innovative company works with a recover, recycle and redesign model to rid the coastline of nature-harming plastic. The result? Cleaner Cornish coastlines and stylishly sustainable eyewear that packs a visual and planet-friendly punch. Pick from their range of classic shapes and styles including rectangular, circular and wrapped frames to add to their brilliantly positive impact – as well as your own air of W-day cool. waterhaul.co

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RIGHT ON TIME

We all know that time is one of our most precious commodities, so why not gift your groom (or groomsmen) with a designer timepiece that he can wear with pride on W-day, and every day beyond?

Drakes’ dazzling collection of Boss watches for him (and her) come in a beautiful array of styles, from statement gold Sports Lux designs to classic quartz and stainless steel watches, and the elegant mesh bracelets of Boss’ Flawless Collection. You’ll find durable scratch and water-resistant models with various functions such as chronographs alongside timeless dress watches, all of which can be found online and in-store. drakesjewellers.co.uk 2.

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PERFECT PAIR

Wear your heart on your sleeve by sporting cufflinks inspired by a love of the Southwest landscape. From Justin Duance’s designs incorporating wood or sand sourced from your favourite beach to Hannah Louise Lamb’s striking coastline pieces and Erin Cox’s textured cufflinks inspired by her Dartmoor home, these handcrafted pairs will add meaning and panache to any outfit, which can then be stylishly reworn for future special occasions.

1. Erin Cox erincox.co.uk 2. Hannah Louise Lamb hannahlouiselamb.com 3. Justin Duance justind.co.uk

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Whether you choose a civil wedding in our licensed hall or a church wedding five minutes walk away in C15th St Andrew’s Church, the timeless atmosphere of the Hall and Manor will make the setting for a great party.Whether you choose a civil wedding in our licensed hall or a church wedding five minutes walk away in C15th St Andrew’s Church, the timeless atmosphere of the Hall and Manor will make the setting for a great party. Whether you choose a civil wedding in our licensed hall or a church wedding five minutes walk away in C15th St Andrew’s Church, the timeless atmosphere of the Hall and Manor will make the setting for a great party.Whether you choose a civil wedding in our licensed hall or a church wedding five minutes walk away in C15th St Andrew’s Church, the timeless atmosphere of the Hall and Manor will make the setting for a great party. www.manorhallweddings.co.uk 07710 506 999t: 01647 252552 e: info@thegreatbarndevon.co.uk www.thegreatbarndevon.co.uk www.manorhallweddings.co.ukt: 01647 252552 e: info@thegreatbarndevon.co.uk www.manorhallweddings.co.uk 07710 506 999t: 01647 252552 e: info@thegreatbarndevon.co.uk www.thegreatbarndevon.co.uk www.manorhallweddings.co.ukt: 01647 252552 e: info@thegreatbarndevon.co.uk

Your day, Your day, like no other. like no other.

Your dream wedding day is just around Your dream wedding day is just around the corner and our award-winning Country the corner and our award-winning Country House Hotel is the perfect place to host House Hotel is the perfect place to host it. With 4 AA stars, 3 AA rosettes and a it. With 4 AA stars, 3 AA rosettes and a backdrop of Devon and Cornwall’s finest backdrop of Devon and Cornwall’s finest natural beauty, you couldn’t ask for a natural beauty, you couldn’t ask for a better setting. better setting. Your Big Day will be carefully tailored to Your Big Day will be carefully tailored to your hopes and dreams, then served with your hopes and dreams, then served with fabulous food and plenty of special touches fabulous food and plenty of special touches to make it all the more memorable. to make it all the more memorable.

Call Julie and Emma on 01822 832528 Call Julie and Emma on 01822 832528 and start planning your perfect day. and start planning your perfect day. Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8JD Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8JD www.thehornofplenty.co.uk www.thehornofplenty.co.uk weddings@thehornofplenty.co.uk weddings@thehornofplenty.co.uk

Your day, Your day, like no other. like no other.

Your dream wedding day is just around Your dream wedding day is just around the corner and our award-winning Country the corner and our award-winning Country House Hotel is the perfect place to host House Hotel is the perfect place to host it. With 4 AA stars, 3 AA rosettes and a it. With 4 AA stars, 3 AA rosettes and a backdrop of Devon and Cornwall’s finest backdrop of Devon and Cornwall’s finest natural beauty, you couldn’t ask for a natural beauty, you couldn’t ask for a better setting. better setting. Your Big Day will be carefully tailored to Your Big Day will be carefully tailored to your hopes and dreams, then served with your hopes and dreams, then served with fabulous food and plenty of special touches fabulous food and plenty of special touches to make it all the more memorable. to make it all the more memorable.

Call Julie and Emma on 01822 832528 Call Julie and Emma on 01822 832528 and start planning your perfect day. and start planning your perfect day. Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8JD Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8JD www.thehornofplenty.co.uk www.thehornofplenty.co.uk weddings@thehornofplenty.co.uk weddings@thehornofplenty.co.uk