Brighter days are coming

Imake no secret of the fact that I live for the summer months, so you won’t be surprised to hear that I just love this time of the year. As I’m writing this, the clocks have just changed and already we’re getting a hint of my favourite season being on the horizon with lighter evenings, longer days, and warmer climes. It’s the perfect time of year for getting outdoors and I can’t wait to get my walking boots on and get out into the countryside to blow away the cobwebs. I’ve also signed up to a 20-mile charity hike in July, so I don’t really have much choice but to get out and start training – must start that soon… very soon! I find being out in the fresh air is the best time to unwind and get creative too. If you’ve got some planning decisions to make or need some inspiration, try it out – get outdoors and get your mind working; whether it’s a walk around the block, a stroll in the local park or a drive to the country, trust me, you’ll come up with all sorts.

This issue is sure to get you inspired too. With three stunning shoots on pages 49, 65 and 77 and three real weddings from page 24, you won’t be short of ideas. We share a variety of top looks for your bridal party over on page 39 and head to page 43 for the lowdown on big-day entertainment options.

I’ve loved creating this issue for you. It’s brimming with springtime vibes and I hope you enjoy reading it just as much!

Sarah Gallivan, Editor

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Ever thought of tying the knot on the Thames? This shoot shows how it’s done in style.

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This shot of Egle was one of my favourites from their day –stunning!

Rachael’s daisy accessories complemented her floral Self Portrait dress perfectly.

Liz looked amazing in her House of Ollichon two-piece and don’t you just love this styling too!

This season is all about the blooms and the backdrop of Rachael and Sam’s day transports you to a world of springtime vibes.

Bridal party inspo incoming! Head over to page 39 for all the top looks.

Give your guests a day to remember with these entertainment options. 28

Who doesn’t love a discount? We’ve teamed up with London’s Simply Irresistible Cakes to offer a helping hand towards your big-day bake. Check it out on page 11.

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The bride and her bridesmaids – these shots always make me smile!

Create Your Own Blooms

Floristry is hugely rewarding and calming so Philippa Craddock’s Create Your Own Wedding Flowers Masterclass is the perfect excuse to take time out and get creative with friends and family before your special day to extend your celebrations. Colour palettes are completely flexible to suit your theme and sustainable methods are shared, so anyone can create Philippa’s natural designs and make them their own. Timings are easy to follow, plus costings and budgets are managed clearly and simply. For those who want truly bespoke flowers and to share their creativity and individualism, it’s an easy choice.

“Flowers are such a creative, evocative, and beautiful part of every wedding. Many people would love to create their own arrangements but are too nervous – they want someone to hold their hand, and I am thrilled I can do that to enable you to create with confidence. I will teach you everything I know, to ensure you create the most beautiful wedding flowers and gain incredible lifelong skills,” says Philippa.

Philippa has designed for hundreds of weddings around the world. She has an intuitive gift for design, has simplified all the mechanics and is passionate about sustainable floristry. Her huge portfolio has made her a logistical expert and she’s a positive, trusted and well-loved teacher. For £495 per person, the masterclass can be purchased and joined throughout the year and includes nine filmed tutorials (one for each sustainable design, for you to watch and re-watch as many times as you wish) as well as nine how-to guides, including a step-by-step visual summary, stem counts, ingredient list, tool kit and costs.

Play Back Your Love Story

The Visual Book has launched its latest product – a luxury video book that creates the perfect, personalisable present for the happy couple. Designed to revive life’s precious moments, simply sit back, press play and relax as you play back your love story and watch your selected images and videos roll through to showcase memories shared.

Choose from a linen, leather or suede fabric finish, with a selected gold foil stamping labelled ‘Always & Forever’, ‘I Love You’ or ‘Congratulations’ and select a 7 inch or 10.1 inch screen and two to four hours of memories (4GB - 8GB).

What’s even better about this beautiful digital photo book, is the ease of updating with new moments as life moves forward. Thanks to the USB port and cable, simply upload your slideshow of images and video via your own computer; let your creativity run wild and create a slideshow on any editing app of your choice. You can also send through your content to The Visual Book team to upload and set up the content for you. All books come ready with a QR code, leading to an easy guide to hassle-free video and image uploading.

Head to https://thevisualbook.com to order your gorgeous gift and start uploading your memories.

Available to purchase at https://school.philippacraddock.com/ create-your-own-wedding-flowers