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GETTING STARTED

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the type of day you’d like to have, including the part of the country where you’d like to be wed.

Decide on a rough budget, too, and add up an approximate guest list before booking anything. It’s also a good idea at this point to choose your bridesmaids and best man.

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Finalise your guest list Book your venue Book your photographer and filmmaker Decide on your evening entertainment Shop for your wedding dress

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venue! After that, consider posting save the date cards to overseas guests. Then book your big must-haves, like your photographer, band or DJ, and wedding filmmaker. Look into caterers if you require one.

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Order your wedding cake Choose your f lorist Book hair and make-up trials Arrange dress fittings Submit Marriage Notice Forms Send invitations Book wedding transport

Pick up the Marriage Schedule or meet with the registrar to finalise arrangements Change the name on your passport if you’re travelling as a Mrs/changing your surname

ON THE DAY

you shouldn’t have anything to organise.

The buttonholes, corsages and bouquets should be collected or delivered and your hair and make-up will be looked after, for a change! With the addition of a personal chauffeur, you should simply be able to sit back and relax!

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finer details, like your cake, flowers, stationery and rings, as well as your wedding décor. Arrange wedding dress fittings, look for accessories and find your hair stylist and make-up artist.Then, you’ve got paperwork to do: submit your Marriage Notice Forms; write and send invitations; make your seating plan and decide on ceremony readings and music.

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you notes by keeping a record of any wedding gifts received. Create a document with all the arrangements for the day, and, if necessary, prepare payment envelopes for whoever will be handing over the cash on the day to musicians etc. Ask everyone to try on their outfits to be sure everything fits correctly. Book your wedding accommodation.

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Light up the room in gowns with sparkling embellishments, metallic embroidery and glimmering sequins

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Model: Emma Lou Connelly @ Colours Agency Hair: Charlene @ Princess Cut Bridal Hair (www.princesscutbridalhair.co.uk) Make-Up: Alexis @ IQ Beauty (www.iq-beauty.co.uk) Location: The Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB (www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk) Oyster silk gown with heavily encrusted bodice and sweetheart neckline (POA), Eleganza Sposa. Crystal cuff bracelet (£75), Calla Collections.

Oval locket and chain (£215), Kevan Scott Goldsmiths. Flower detail crystal headpiece (from £205), Ivory & Co For STOCKISTS see page 318

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Soft silver and creamy ivory are perfect shades for a laidback, outdoorsy wedding. Team with delicate accessories for a gorgeous boho bridesmaid look

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1. Style 673 (POA) by Morilee by Madeline Gardner. Stockists include Bijoux Bridal Boutique and Sarah Louise Bridal 2. Sleek cream dress with sparkly capped sleeves (POA)

by Alvina Valenta. Stockists include Anne Priscilla Bridal, Emma Roy of Edinburgh and Perfect Bridal Rooms 3. Soft grey chiffon gown with keyhole detail and halterneck (POA), Alison Kirk Bridal 4. Style 9431 (POA) by Alvina Valenta. Stockists include Anne Priscilla Bridal, Emma Roy of Edinburgh and Perfect Bridal Rooms 5. Short silver dress with lace detailing and wide sash (£265), Kudos Couture 6. ‘Nadine’ slingback shoes with Swarovski crystals (£695) by Freya Rose. Stockists include Arabesque and Melle Cloche 7. ‘Lucy’ pointed court shoe (from £75), Rainbow Club 8. ‘Simone’ rounded toe shoe (from £79), Rainbow Club 9. Grand Gardenia flower hair clip (£34), Not on the High Street 10. Venus Headband (£250), LHG Designs 11. ‘Belle’ clutch bag (from £59), Rainbow Club 12. Mineral Veil powder (£20), bareMinerals 12. Barry M nail polish in Silk Pearl (£3.99), Nail Polish Direct 13. Autograph Liquid Glow illuminator (£9.50), Marks and Spencer For STOCKISTS see page 318

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1. Chiffon gown with satin waistband with beaded floral detail (£229), Olivia Cameron Bridal 2. Crinkle chiffon dress with surplice neck and sheer cap sleeves (POA), A Bridal Path 3. Sateen cocktail length dress with low back detailed with bow (POA), Alison Kirk Bridal 4. Chiffon gown with satin waistband with beaded floral detail (£229), Olivia Cameron Bridal 5. ‘Rosanna’ by Eleganza Iconica (POA), Eleganza Sposa 6. ‘Layla’ shoe with Swarovski detailing (£295) by Freya Rose. Stockists include Arabesque and Melle Cloche 7. ‘Jennifer’ peep toe shoe (from £65), Rainbow Club 8. ‘Tulip’ clutch bag (£65), Melle Cloche 9. Emerald single strand bracelet (£28.99), Aye Do 10. By Terry Blush Terrybly in Cheek to Cheek Rose (£53), Harrods 11. Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion foundation (£39), Debenhams 12. Nail polish in Spirit of Truth (£11) MAC Cosmetics 13. Photo Finish foundation primer (£25), Smashbox For STOCKISTS see page 318

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From pretty pastels to shimmering metallics and bold brights, there’s a special outfit for every mum this season P hotography by Chris Blott

Models: Lisa Earl and Morag Smith @ Colours Agency Location: With special thanks to Rufflets Country House Hotel, Strathkinness Low Road, St Andrews, KY16 9TX (www.rufflets.co.uk) Lisa: Textured aqua shift dress with beaded neckline and jacket (£375), fascinator (£140) and clutch bag (comes as set with shoes £120), Frox of Falkirk Morag: Pink and white floral sleeveless dress and coat (£1,080), pink sinamay hat (£200), white daisy bag (with shoes £200), long pearl necklace (£28.50) and bracelet (£9), Bear Necessities For STOCKISTS see page 318

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Above: Black and white trimmed outfit (£795) with matching hat (£209), Catwalk Left: White shift dress with black lace overlay (£130) and matching hatinator (£55), AllTheRage

Opposite page: Clockwise from top left: Navy body dress with navy and white bolero (£415), Patricia Forbes.

Hat (£380), Ultimate Design Hats. White daisy shoes and bag (£200), Bear Necessities Full length amethyst taffeta and lace dress with bolero (£1,600) and matching hat (£75), Frox of Falkirk Princess blue lace dress and bolero (£499) with matching hat (£230), Honeyman Boutique Three-piece outfit with Autumn Pride silk tartan ruched bodice and ruffled bolero cut jacket, chiffon fishtail two-tone skirt and co-ordinated handmade silk tartan shoes (POA), made to measure by Glitterati.

Silk tartan bag (£85) and matching fascinator (£165), tartanwraps.com For STOCKISTS see page 318

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GETTING MUMS’STARTED OUTFITS

SHINING EXAMPLE

“I knew what I was looking for before I went shopping for my outfit. I wanted a dress and jacket that would complement the bronze bridesmaids’ dresses,” says Isobel, who believes it’s hugely beneficial to know what styles suit your shape before you hit the shops.

“My outfit was from Catherine’s of Partick in Glasgow, which was the first shop I went to. I loved the style, the cut and the material. It fitted like a glove too!”

Isobel didn’t buy it straight away; she asked Tanya to come back to the boutique with her for a second opinion. “I didn’t tell her which one my favourite was, I just let her tell me hers – fortunately, she chose the same one!” Rather than go for the traditional MOB hat, Isobel sported a chic hatinator. “Sometimes you see the hat before you see the outfit, and I didn’t want that,” she explains. “I wanted the outfit to take control.”

The stylish MOB has worn her outfit again since (“it felt just as good as the first time”) and will be shopping again soon ahead of other daughter Stephanie’s wedding this July. “I’ll be going for something in a similar style and cut but probably a different colour. Although who knows, that might change!”

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Rainbow Club ‘Belle’ clutch (£59) westendweddingboutique.co.uk

‘Galelawen’ silver pumps (£60) aldoshoes.com

Baume & Mercier Linea mop dial watch (£3,780) chisholmhunter.co.uk

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LOOK 9ct yellow gold oval moonstone fancy rubover drop earrings (£175) mrharoldandson.com

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“Keep your options open, because if you decide on a specific colour before you look in great depth then you are limiting your choice. Perhaps something you didn’t think would suit you will be different when you try it on!”

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A gorgeous metallic dress caught Isobel Gray’s eye when shopping for an outfit for daughter Tanya’s wedding to Chris Campbell at the Brisbane House Hotel in Largs

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ACCESSORIES MAIN Byzantium tiara (£295) alanhannahaccessories.co.uk

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(clockwise from above) 1. Harriet Wilde ‘Sunbeam’ (£229) arabesquedirect.co.uk 2. Marco Bicego 18ct yellow gold three-strand Jaipur mixed stone bracelet (£2,360) laingthejeweller.com 3. Rainbow Club ‘Nigella’ (from £55) arabesquedirect.co.uk 4. 9ct yellow gold emerald cut citrine double claw set ring (£575) mrharoldandson.com 5. Limited edition vintage style gold and pearl rosette headband (£70) lhgdesigns.co.uk 6. Champagne earrings (£26) ayedo.co.uk 7. Benjamin Adams ‘Jolie’ (£125) benjaminadamslondon.com 8. ‘Ennis’ (£395) freyarose.com 9. 18ct panel bracelet (POA) alanpfulton.com 10. Savannah headpiece (£155) ivoryandcotiaras.co.uk

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Shine on in these gilded goodies

Call it a night in these boudoir beauties

Tigre playsuit (£295) agentprovocateur.com Chantal navy balconette bra (£28) and short (£15) bouxavenue.com

Coco de Mer Sylph half cup front fastening bra (£75) and gate back brief (£60) coco-de-mer.com

Limited Collection body (£25) marksandspencer.com Mimi Holliday by Damaris Bisou Bisou Strawberry silk-trimmed lace soft-cup bra (£52) and boyshorts (£41) figleaves.com L’Agent Clementina bra (£45), suspender belt (£17.50) and briefs (£26) houseoffraser.com

La Perla Noche de Viento polka-dot tulle bra (£140) and briefs (£95) net-a-porter.com

Passionata red ‘White Night’ balcony bra (£34) and string (£19) debenhams.com

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An estimated 80% of women are wearing the incorrect bra size – make sure you get measured!

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Top of the props Props look great in photographs - from cute signs and umbrellas to statement transport!

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GETTING

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A few finishing touches ensure that you’re ready for your close up!

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JEWELLERY

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P hotography by Kris Miller Top right to left: 18ct white, yellow and rose gold 1.50ct round brilliant cut Russian wedding ring, F/G colour, VS clarity (£5,250), Mr Harold & Son; Silver matte comfort-fit ring (from £80), Genna Design; 18ct white gold 0.85ct ruby and 0.50ct diamond channel and claw half eternity ring, F/G colour, VS clarity (£3,750), Mr Harold & Son; 18ct white gold with 0.54ct brilliant cut diamonds engagement and wedding ring set (£1,395), John McKay Jewellers; Platinum 1.50ct round brilliant cut, shared claw set, full eternity diamond ring, F/G colour, VS clarity (£4,250) Mr Harold & Son.

Bottom right to left: 9ct yellow gold Celtic band (£264), Sheila Fleet - Scottish Designer Jewellery; Diamond set vintage-style 18ct white gold wedding band (from £780), Lorraine Law Contemporary and Designer Jewellery; 18ct yellow gold and 0.25ct 25-stone diamond band (£675), Chisholm Hunter; 9ct yellow gold comfort-fit engagement ring, matte finish with diamond (from £300) and 9ct yellow gold comfort-fit wedding band (from £220), both Genna Design; Channel set diamond ring in platinum (from £1,400) Lorraine Law Contemporary and Designer Jewellery; 18ct white gold 1/2 set 0.27ct brilliant cut diamonds band (£908) John McKay Jewellers; 9ct white and rose gold fancy open 1ct diamond band (£1,495) Chisholm Hunter.

Dress ‘Orange Blossom’, Ian Stuart Bride Bouquet, Stucio & Waow For STOCKISTS see page 318

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FAVOURS

Getting personal From sweet treats to cute keepsakes, these personalised favours will make your guests smile!

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BONUS TIME

A glimpse of some of the added extras your wedding photographer can offer you

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hen it comes to planning your wedding, finding a great photographer is bound to come pretty high on your to-do list. Every bride wants her photographer to capture beautiful moments from the big day for posterity, but it’s not just about getting a set of wedding prints to show friends and family there’s so much more on offer! Photographers offer a range of additional services, from engagement shoots to slideshows. We’ve put together a list of extras so that you know in advance just what your photographer may be able to do for you.

SIGNING FRAMES

Your photographer can take one of your favourite images from the engagement shoot and print it off on a large signing frame or canvas for your friends and family to write their best wishes around. “We offer this as part of our e-shoot (engagement shoot) package - it makes a nice alternative to a guest book,” explains Pamela Jarvie of Amilight Images.

If you would prefer to stick with something more traditional, some photographers can even create a guest book featuring images from your pre-wedding shoot interspersed with blank pages for your guests to sign, giving you the best of both worlds!

BOUDOIR SHOOT

Why not surprise your other half on the morning of your wedding with an album of boudoir shots? “Lots of brides-to-be opt for a boudoir photoshoot prior to their wedding,” says Tracy Gow of Tracy Gow Photography.

“I also had a girl in a few weeks ago who was having one to celebrate her first wedding anniversary!”

Boudoir shoots involve you getting your hair and make-up done before having a series of tasteful photographs taken in your most beautiful lingerie. Your photographer (most often a woman) will ensure that you are posed in a flattering way to get the best shots possible. And if your H2B wants to do the same, he could have a dudeoir shoot!

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ENGAGEMENT SHOOT

Most photographers offer engagement shoots (also known as pre-wedding shoots) as part of their packages or as an optional add-on. You can choose where the shoot takes place - somewhere that’s meaningful to you as a couple, perhaps - and it serves several purposes, from helping you get used to being in front of the camera to getting to know your photographer a bit better. And that works both ways, as John Urquhart of Corona Photographic points out: “I enjoy doing the pre-wedding shoot. I learn about the couple, what they want and if they have any inhibitions.”

Stuart Wood of 1500 Photography thinks that pre-wedding shoots are especially useful for nervous grooms. “The guys are the ones that are often a bit more reticent to get in front of the camera but following an engagement shoot, they see it’s not a big chore.” Plus, at the end of it you’ll have some gorgeous shots!

INVITATIONS AND SAVE THE DATES Ok, so your wedding photographer won’t be able to make your stationery - but you can personalise your save the dates and invitations with images from your engagement shoot, so ask your stationer if they could incorporate your photos into their designs. If you know ahead of your engagement shoot that this is something you’d like to do, you could even base the shoot around your theme or colour scheme by using fun props and choosing an appropriate location.

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In addition to helping you decide on what shots to include in your album. Your photographer can help you decide on how your album should look, from selecting the right style and colour to deciding on what size you’d like it to be. Parents’ albums are another popular choice. Never underestimate how much your mum and dad are going to want to show off your shots!

SLIDESHOWS

This American trend involves you wearing your dress in an unexpected environment (such as by an abandoned building or on a beach) and potentially getting it a bit mucky in the process. It’s not for the faint-hearted, however, and most brides prefer to have what’s known as a Rock the Frock shoot instead.

“A lot of girls have spent quite a lot of money on the dress and are reluctant to see it come to harm, so our trash the dress shoots are usually more along the lines of a post-wedding shoot,” agrees Stuart, who positioned one bride by a waterfall with stunning results.

“She had it specially done for her first wedding anniversary, which is paper. We made a beautiful print for it and we had the dressmaker on hand so that when the bride came out of the water, the dressmaker was able to clean it immediately. It was really just wet, not dirty.”

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Most photographers also offer the wedding images in the form of a DVD slideshow, which is a convenient way to show your photographs to a large group of friends and family - especially if you weren’t able to hire a wedding filmographer.

In fact, some photographers can even put a slideshow of images together for you to display at your evening reception! Those who offer this service will usually pick out the best photographs of the day while you’re having your wedding meal, so that the slideshow is ready for your evening reception. Your evening-only guests will love being able to get a glimpse of your ceremony, and it’s a great way to keep everyone entertained.

SHAREABLE CONTENT

The world’s online so why shouldn’t your wedding be? Gone are the days of simply dusting off your album every so often; couples now want to have shots of their big day at their fingertips so that it’s easy to email photos to overseas relatives and share them via social networks. “We have a password protected online gallery and I give the couples high and low resolution images,” says John. “I can give them a version they can then use on social media, for a wedding website or on Facebook.”

Some photographers also provide discs of images or, increasingly, USB sticks (which can hold more and are easier to carry around). A good photographer will only give you the edited images as opposed to every single picture, and you should always ask if there are any limitations on how you reproduce these images.

CANVAS PRINTS

If there’s a particular photograph from your wedding day that you completely love, ask your photographer if they could blow it up and print it on canvas. A stunning photo is a work of art that deserves to be shown off, after all!

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PHOTOBOOTHS

A photobooth is a fun way to entertain your guests, and it’ll give you plenty of memorable shots of your nearest and dearest. Although you can hire a standalone booth, some photographers can set up a makeshift one complete with a backdrop and fun props, and they may even be able to print out photographs of your guests on the spot (usually at a cost).Your guests can take their photos home with them in lieu of favours, or you could even set up a photo guest book where they can paste their pictures in alongside written messages. If your photographer doesn’t list this as a service they provide, there’s no harm in asking to see if they’d oblige!

Our READERS talk

PHOTOGRAPHERS We’ve chosen a package that includes an engagement shoot and an album. I would like a photo booth – I’d like to provide props and ask the photographer to stay on.

Jemma We are getting a shoot beside windmills; it’s something a bit different! I thought of a photo booth but decided against it.

Nicola Our photographer doesn’t offer packages, but we are getting four mini albums to give to our family or even to carry one around in my handbag to show people!

Sam

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