Weddings & Honeymoons May Issue 13 2022

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Ed's Letter

ith the arrival of spring blooms and drawn-out daylight hours, in this issue, we are celebrating the season with a round-up of spring styles (page 22) for you to wear down the aisle. From flouncy sleeves to delicate floral embroideries, these gowns embody new beginnings – for both a fresh start to the year and your first steps into married life.

When it comes to styling your wedding, there are options abound. Once you’ve chosen your venue, all the ways to decorate and make the day your own will be flooding your thoughts. Planning your wedding day is one of the most exciting experiences and you will be bursting with ideas, passion and love. Try to tie your styling together, either with a colour scheme or running theme, to avoid having too much going on.

This issue is our décor special and we are on hand to help you think of unique ways to display your table plan (page 43), create a feature backdrop (page 66) and how to inject tons of personality into your décor (page 46). Take inspiration from the featured styled photoshoots, one of which is inspired by the hit Netflix series Bridgerton (page 68), and explore our themed mood board pages (page 64 and 74).

Here at Weddings and Honeymoons, we think it’s the little details that make all the difference. From elegant tablescapes with charger plates and place name cards to trailing eucalyptus running along the sides of the aisle in your ceremony, adding both colour and a fabulous fragrance that will forever remind you of saying your vows. Make your day memorable with personal touches and individual flair.

On page 40 we explore ways to preserve your wedding bouquet, from drying the blooms to sealing them in resin. My own wedding flowers were so fabulous, I wish they could have lasted forever! I had a live painter on my wedding day, so the blooms were captured both by paintbrush and camera. But given the time again, I would have preserved my flowers in one of the unique ways explored in this feature!

The Indian Ocean steals the hearts of many newlywed couples. If you’ve yet to book your honeymoon, head to page 122 and you’ll soon be dreaming about feeling powder-white sand between your toes. Better yet, flick to page 142 and find out how you could be in the chance of winning a seven-night honeymoon in the Maldives at Reethi Beach Resort.

Welcome to our May issue. Let’s get planning!

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TRENDS

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ALL THE PRETTY The latest in all things wedding details SPRING BRIDES Bloom into spring with dainty lace and silks RICH RUST Warm up your day with rust tones EMBELLISHMENTS Make your gown pop with 3D details…

GRAND GREY From suits to shoes, check out this colour wheel

FEATURED WEDDINGS

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BEST OF THE WEST These grooms chose a period Somerset venue AN ENGLISH FAIRYTALE Rachael and Henry's day ended in fireworks ROMANCE IN NARNIA This couple had a castle celebration in Herefordshire ALFRESCO ROMANCE A tale of two first dances!

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM A sunset wedding at Coombe Lodge

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COMPETITIONS

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LOVE NEST Win an escape to Burnham Beeches in Buckinghamshire WIN YOUR HONEYMOON A Maldivian honeymoon worth £2,650!

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DETAILS

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IN OUR BEAUTY BAG Beauty is all in the preparation…

VA-VA-VOLUME! Get some volume tips from the experts THE PRETTY LIST Bows, ribbons, jewels and all things shoes!

THE ICING ON THE CAKE Seven ways to style your wedding cake FOREVER FLOWERS Discover ways to immortalise your blooms

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PLANNING

46 66 68 74

DAZZLING DÉCOR How to style your day!

STRIKE A POSE Check out these stunning backdrop ideas DIAMOND DEBUTANTE A gorgeous Bridgerton styled shoot ITALIAN GARDEN Create a Mediterranean feel for your wedding

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ENCHANTING ESTATES We check out some of the UK's chicest venues

TRAVEL

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PEARLS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN Discover your dream oceanside honeymoon ST LUCIAN LOVE STORY A review of two gorgeous St Lucian resorts HONEYMOON HOTLIST Slap on the suncream and get into packing!

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DAY TO NIGHT

Use the By Terry V.I.P. Expert 'Mon Amour' Palette, £48, to create a natural bridal beauty look in the day and vamp it up with a smokey eye at night

ACE YOUR BASE

Use Erborian CC Red Correct, £18.50 over your primer to minimise the look of redness. The formula adjusts to your skin tone leaving you with an even base

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Volume!

Follow these hair tips and tricks to achieve salon-ready volume and lustre from renowned hairdresser Michael Van Clarke, to ensure your big day is a good hair day…

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hen it comes to hair, volume is always sought-after and it's down to your products and pre-care routine to get your locks in tip-top condition to achieve it. How quickly your hair disintegrates into limp lifeless hair is all dependent on your haircare routine. The right preparation before your wedding can ensure smooth styling on the day. With so many other things to worry about on your wedding day, let hair be the least of your worries by following these tips to get your hair feeling fabulous in advance.

For traditional bridal hair, images of backcombed up-dos and lacquered helmets of hair spring to mind, but for Michael, he prefers hair with movement and vitality. To get this lustrous hairstyle, body and volume work hand in hand, and the number one suspect for flat lank hair is the haircut. Michael recommends avoiding cutting the outline shape in an A-Line, as this gives hair a natural bias to fall forward and flat. For the perfect haircut, Michael Van Clarke pioneered his signature cutting techniques, The Diamond Dry Cut, offered by all of his staff in his Marylebone salon.

To improve volume manually, use round brushes and tongs to give lots of styling options, and use pin curls or velcro rollers in lightly damp hair.

For dry hair, Michael recommends steaming it in the bath for quick and effective volume. To prepare the hair, Michael recommends a fantastic

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hair mask, such as his LifeSaver Pre-wash Treatment to ensure hair is supple, soft and shiny for styling.

Another important tip is to use the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair. Shampoos lift the cuticle on the hairshaft to clean and conditioners reseal the cuticle for combability, shine and protection.

For the best results, after shampooing rinse thoroughly as residues can make the hair heavy or dull, and this is often why salon blow-dries look and last better! Michael advises using his Cashmere Protein Volumising Shampoo if your hair is already soft and silky. But, if the hair is drier, more textured or coarse the Cashmere Protein Moisturising Shampoo is likely to be best. Conditioner should also always be used even if you think your hair doesn’t need it or it can’t take it because it’s too fine.

If you’re looking for thicker and more workable hair, Michael advocates thickeners and texturisers to build volume and grip into the hair shaft so it occupies more space. Use products like Thicker Quicker on the smooth roots to keep the hair looking thick and natural, while appearing double in size and thickness. When looking for what not to use, avoid silicone or cheap harsh cleansers as these leave hair vulnerable, dehydrated and fragile. Instead look for cashmere protein amino acids, which are almost identical to human hair molecules, to rebuild and protect the hair. Also, keep an eye out for Panthenol and Wheat Protein to help retain hair moisture. These key ingredients can be found

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Top tips for brides

1. Book the hairdresser and makeup artist early! If possible book the stylists for the whole day so that they are on hand for the photographs and an evening change of look.

2. Have a minimum of one trial with the hairdresser and makeup artist at least a month before the big day, showing them your dress, veil and style for inspiration.

3. Your hair and makeup should reflect your personality to ensure you feel comfortable with the overall look. It should reflect the ‘Red Carpet’ version of you so make sure you’re happy with your stylist's plans.

4. Book your haircut and colour two weeks before your wedding; a simple semi permanent colour can add tone and depth or keep to your regular colour.

Have regular haircuts in the lead-up to the wedding as the ends need to be healthy to define the hair.

5. Have regular salon hair treatments. Michael's hero product is 3"' More Inches LifeSaver Pre-wash Treatment, the only silicone-free treatment system for all hair types that dramatically improves the health, strength and beauty of you hair from root to tip.

6. Shampoo and lightly condition the hair the night before your big day and let it dry naturally, as this allows the hair to settle and not be too soft for styling.

in Michael's products, such as The Thickening Spray formula, which has plant extracts to give grip and texture to floppy roots. Michael loves to use a hair mousse to thicken fine hair by moisturising the mid lengths and ends to promote flexibility. These products, Michael states, balance out the different textures in the hair for maximum volume, smooth texture and radiant shine – every bride’s goal!

When trying to capture that full-hair look, volume starts at the roots. Most of Michael's clients are surprised by how much natural volume and body they have when their hair is prepared well, so he advises not to allow the hair to dry plastered against the head or with a towel over it as this will suffocate the roots into a flat position. Take out the excess moisture with a towel and then release all of the roots by combing in an upward direction from the hairline towards the back to allow the ends to settle down.

Another tip he provides is to not blast dry the hair directly or with a nozzle, especially in a downward motion, as this will kill natural body.

Instead, prepare the shape with a diffuser while gently lifting the roots with fingers or their No. 1 Brush. This will give you all the body and volume you need on your big day and beyond. Start practising a great haircare routine with Michael’s tips and your bouncy locks will be the shining beacon of bridal beauty. WH WEDDINGSANDHONEYMOONSMAGAZINE.COM

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Buttercream bakes Light sponges in a variety of flavours covered in sweet buttercream, frosted cakes are an ever-popular option.

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A more ornate version of the semi-naked cake, drip cakes feature white chocolate ganaché, coloured to suit your theme, spilling artistically over the sides of the tiers.

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Delicious drip cakes

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From traditional sugarcraft to buttercream bakes, what style will you choose?

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Edible flowers

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Smooth buttercream covers sponge tiers creating a blank canvas ready to add edible blooms that can be fashioned to look like they are growing up the cake.

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Semi-naked How about a plain sponge cake sandwiched together with buttercream and jam, then dusted with icing sugar or covered in a crumb coating of buttercream? Naked and semi-naked cakes are a big hit for couples marrying in barn or countryside venues.

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Artistic couples will be captured by this style of cake decoration, depicting blooms, foliage or even a design to fit a certain theme. Cake tiers covered in fondant are hand-painted with edible inks to create a delicious work of art.

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Sugarcraft ruffles Traditional wedding cakes feature fruitcakes covered in marzipan and fondant icing.

With most couples moving away from fruitcake, fondant is still a key player in the wedding world, with cakes decorated with iced ruffles, sugar flowers and royal icing.

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flowers Turn your leftover blooms into keepsakes to treasure with these crafty ideas…

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lowers are a big part of any wedding day, adding a sensory experience to your celebrations with scent, colour and stunning visual aesthetics. In many ways they are the central part in dressing your venue. It’s such a shame to throw away your blooms once the wedding is over, so why not use some of these ideas to preserve your flowers and remember the special memories forever…

Drying

A simple way to preserve your bouquet is to let it air-dry and create a dried flower display. You can arrange in a way to emulate your wedding flowers or style something new. Firstly, you need to unwrap the bouquet and then hang the stems one-by-one upside down in a dry, temperate area. Separating the stems gives your blooms the best form possible for arranging afterwards. Dry the stems for at least a week, arrange them into a wreath, in a vase or even create confetti to pass onto a loved one’s wedding!

Best for Fuss-free preservation

Pressing

Flower pressing is very popular and easier than you’d think. Spread the flowers out onto a sheet of wax paper, making sure they’re in the desired position to be pressed. Then, sandwich them between another layer of wax paper and press them between the pages of a heavy book weighted down for 7-10 days. This is a great way to have a supply of pressed flowers to use around your home. You could arrange them as bouquets to put in frames or use them as a meaningful border to place around your favourite framed wedding snaps.

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Resin

Setting your blooms in resin can be a great way to immortalise your memories and create a new piece to adorn your home. Orphic Treasures is a flower preservation service that gives your blooms new life. They dry your bouquet in a drying agent for three weeks before casting them in liquid resin which sets to be clear and hard, leaving your flowers visible underneath as if they are cast in glass.

They offer a wide range of different keepsakes from jewellery, large display blocks and their best-selling letter sets for a personal touch. Take the opportunity to create something new out of your blooms and give them fresh life.

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Silica Gel

Best for Realistic blooms

This method keeps your blooms looking as close to how they did on the wedding day than any other. Form a base of silica gel (it isn’t really a gel but rather a kind of porous sand) in an airtight container and nestle the blooms in. Gently pour around the flowers being careful not to crush or compromise the shape of the petals, fill to the top and seal for a week of drying. When the week is up, remove the flowers and spray them with hairspray for dried realistic flowers to treasure.

Best for Creative flair

Pai ing As we all know, your flowers can never look exactly the same as they did on your special day so why not get creative and paint (or hire someone to) your wedding bouquet and flower arrangements. You can be as abstract or as realistic as you like, allowing you the freedom to create a personal memento that means something to you. Acrylic, watercolour, stamps, stencils… the choices are endless!

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Dipping in Wax Even though this isn’t a permanent form of preservation, wax dipping will extend the life of your flowers for up to six months and it makes a great gift to pass onto loved ones who couldn’t make it, so they can still share in the joy of your celebrations. For this method, melt paraffin wax in a saucepan of boiling water, gently dip the flowers into the slightly cooled mixture and then hang upside down for vividly preserved blooms. The best part is you can’t tell the difference between wax-dipped and real besides the feel as it preserves the colour and shape really effectively.

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efore you decide on what form to display your table plan you have to decide who is sitting where. Start by physically drawing out your table layout, or download a seating plan template, and use post-it notes with each guest’s name on to create a layout that works for you, moving guests until you are happy. This way you can finalise the plans before committing to a style. Once the layout is finalised, you can move on to the fun part! Here are some unique ideas for displaying your table plan…

• Write each guest’s name on a plant label and pop it into a shrub or succulent for them to find among the tables. A sustainable way to organise your day and the plants can double up as a cute wedding favour!

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• Place a photograph of each guest on their space for them to find, this is a great way to break the ice and start conversation flowing between the tables.

• Collect a range of vintage frames and place the plans inside for a classy layout. Use a mismatch of frames and intersperse it with rosy blooms for a British, romantic affair.

• For a glamorous wedding, print the guest list onto a decal and stick onto a mirror in an ornate frame. It doubles up as a way to check your hair is still on-point as well!

• An on-trend idea is to use a sheet of acrylic with hand-wirtten calligraphy lettering to display your seating plan – suspend it from a frame to make a modern feature from it.

• Use a twine or ribbon to fix the name and table number to a glass of bubbly or a cocktail to act as both a welcome drink and a fun escourt card, directing guests to the correct table.

• For a crafty layout, create a hanging table display with cards.

Hang them from string or ribbon for an easily customisable style to match your wedding theme and colours.

• Arrange bottles or vases filled with pampas grass or fairy lights with a table number and guests' names written on the label. Place them on a ladder to continue a boho or rustic theme.

• Give your guests a taste of the honeymoon life by hanging luggage tags from pegs for each person to find and journey to their assigned seat. Happy travels! WH WEDDINGSANDHONEYMOONSMAGAZINE.COM

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our choice of décor is a great way to convey the feel and atmosphere you want to create for your guests on the big day.

Use accessories and props to carry along your chosen themes and style your day in a way that complements your interests and taste – it’s your wedding after all! So, get some inspiration from our décor special to put those finishing touches to the wedding of your dreams.

ECO WEDDING Go green and reduce the environmental impact your event causes. Make changes such as printing your invitations on seed paper so they can be planted after use, use local, seasonal flowers and food options and throw dried petals as confetti for an eco-friendly first step into married life!

HANGING DÉCORATIONS Use every space in your venue to your advantage by hanging baubles, flower arrangements, dried plants and tea lights to add some ceiling style. The perfect backdrop for raising your glasses to the happy couple.

CANDLES AND LANTERNS Hop on the latest trend with twist and tapered candles to add levels and colour to your tablescape or light the way up the aisle with the warm glow of lanterns.

Is there anything more romantic than a candlelit ceremony?

BOHO STYLING Macramé hangings, pampas grass displays and lacy fringe dresses – bringing a bohemian style to your day conveys a carefree, relaxed vibe to your wedding. Use rustic materials and patterned fabrics to transport your guests into boho chic!

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FAVOURS Who doesn’t want to find a little parcel of joy on their seating place? Wrap up your favour with a ribbon in your wedding colours or opt for a personalised jar or bottle for an adorable keepsake for your guests.

PORTABLE FRAME Don’t be limited by a bulky photo booth, make an easily transportable photo frame out of wood or cardboard and personalise it with a phrase or initials to create photographs to treasure. Hang it from the ceiling for an interactive feature.

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THEMED PROPS Level up your photo frame with a selection of props.

Keep it classic with moustaches and glasses or follow a theme by having a 1920’s inspired selection of props for a Gatsby party with cut-out champagne coupes and feather boas.

GUESTBOOK The guestbook is an essential keepsake for you to muse over after your nuptials but you can switch up this tradition with a few new takes. Make your guests sign puzzle pieces, which can be framed for a crafty guestbook, or jenga pieces for a personalised game.

Get creative by having globes, a drawing of your venue or mirrors for them to sign.

COCKTAILS Your guests will thank you for a refreshing drink but go one step further and personalise your menu with cocktails inspired by your memories, perhaps one named after your first date? Serve them on ice in jugs and garnish with fruit, edible flowers or even glitter!

POM POMS AND TASSELS Add some fun to your décor with colourful pom poms and tassels, such as fold-out paper decorations or ribbons, to carry the hues of your theme throughout your venue. Hang them from the ceiling for a flurry of colour and texture.

FESTIVAL THEME Perfect for a summer wedding, get inspired by a festival theme full of bright colours and crazy patterns. Hire food trucks to feed your guests and put your band on a main stage ready for a personalised concert for two (or even two hundred!).

TABLESCAPES Coordinate your napkins, cutlery and placemats to bring your theme together. Why not place a flower on each of the places to match your bouquet? Or use a trim of fabric matching your dress to tie the napkin?

It’s the little touches that bring your styling together.

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NAME HOLDERS AND TABLE NUMBERS These pieces are essential to make sure your wedding breakfast can run as smoothly as possible – but that doesn’t mean they can’t be stylish! Use shells collected from beaches and holidays or write on agate slices with metallic pens. You can even use leaves for an ecofriendly choice.

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VASES With so much focus on the flowers, the vases can often be forgotten but they add style and colour to any display. Go stylish with coloured glass, or utilise a matching metal tone to your cutlery. You could fill a terracotta vase with pampas grass for an on-trend, neutral look.

SEATING PLAN Usually filled with names and numbers, add some interest to your seating plan by switching up the material choices. Intersperse table plans with vines winding round a ladder, use a board on an easel for an artistic touch or present a cloth banner outside your venue entrance.

ILLUMINATED LETTERS Literally spell out your ‘LOVE’ for each other with giant illuminated letters to add mood lighting to your venue. Use your initials for a sweetheart touch and place them around the dance floor as the perfect romantic backdrop to your first dance.

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DISNEY THEME Get some inspiration from your favourite films and capture the magic of Disney tales. Have a Mad Hatter’s tea party with quirky drinks and treats or use candelabras and décor inspired by Beauty and the Beast to decorate your venue. For an extra touch, name each of your tables after your favourite characters!

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CARD BOX Keep your cards safe with a card box for your guests to put their well wishes in. Tie it into your theme by having a geometric design for a modern wedding or a red pillar box to post the cards into for a Great British wedding.

BUNTING A great way to add interest above food and snack tables, bunting is an easy way to style your venue. Why not get your guests to each make a triangle to string together to decorate your venue for an eclectic mix of personalised style.

BALLOONS Form clusters of balloons in your wedding colours to add pops of vibrancy and fun to your reception venue, or craft them into a balloon arch for a great photo booth backdrop. Use an ombré of colours in pastel hues for an on-trend look.

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TROPICAL THEME Transport your guests to the white sands of the Maldives with a tropical theme filled with palm trees and stunning ocean hues. Hang hammocks to set the scene and give yourself a pre-honeymoon on your big day!

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PHOTO WALLS A great way to make sure everyone is included is a photo wall. Fill it with your favourite memories so guests can trace your milestones from your first date to the proposal and beyond! Dedicate a section with photographs of loved ones who couldn’t be with you so they can join you in spirit to celebrate.

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I enjoy creating soft, stylish, romantic and modern bridal hairstyles, bespoke to each bride. From polished vintage inspired updos, to flowing boho waves and braids, we’ll work together to create your perfect style. I am based with the talented team at The Dolls House in Inverness, and happy to travel to beautiful venues throughout the Highlands of Scotland.

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CHAIR DECORATIONS Chairs are often provided by the venue so decorate them with materials in keeping with your theme. Plait macramé hangings and chiffon fabric in your wedding colours or include a sprig of greenery for a fresh look.

COLOUR SCHEMES Not sure where to start with your wedding colours?

Consider your favourite colours or the colour of your favourite flower for some inspiration. Keep it classy with black and white if bright shades aren’t for you or embrace the spectrum with a rainbow inspired day full of joy.

FLOWER HOOPS A very on-trend feature, place your blooms around metal hoops corresponding with your wedding colours to fill in blank spaces on the walls. Put them behind the top table as a stylish backdrop to the speeches.

AISLE DÉCOR Make sure your first steps into married life look beautiful by adorning your aisle with flower petals, blushing blooms or romantic candles. Use a whimsical woodland theme by placing trees along the aisle to act as a canopy as you walk between your loved ones.

NEON SIGNS Light up your day with a glowing neon sign for a futuristic, stylish look to your décor. For a great backdrop for photographs, personalise your sign with your names or the lyrics to your first dance song for a forever keepsake.

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FAIRY LIGHTS An atmospheric way to set the tone, hang overhead to create a canopy of light over your alfresco wedding breakfast or illuminate your dance floor with a cascading wall of twinkling lights. A versatile and simple décor feature but guaranteed to create those ‘wow’ moments.

FRUITS AND FOLIAGE Instead of flowers, add a fresh twist to your day with seasonal fruit decorations in the form of peaches and lemons for a summery Mediterranean tablecentre or sprinkle winter berries on your cake. Surround the fruit in sprays of eucalyptus and bamboo for an added touch of greenery.

SWEET TABLES A great way to dress your evening reception is to have a sweet table brimming with love hearts, lollipops, strawberry bon bons and marshmallows. Provide striped pick ‘n’ mix paper bags and tongs to create your very own sweet station for your guests to get a sugar hit before they dance the night away!

PASTEL THEME Style your day in a pastel theme with duck egg blues and baby pinks for a whimsical wedding. Dress your bridesmaids in the same style dress but in a spectrum of pastel shades for a rainbow colouring to the bride squad that complements your dress. WH

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BLUE LION BAND Raise the roof as your wedding transitions from day to night with Blue Lion Band. Their team of live music experts will rejuvenate the atmosphere and get even the most reluctant guests up on the dance floor. With a customisable three to 14 piece band, they’ll tailor it all to your requirements. bluelionband.co.uk FLUX ENSEMBLE The delicate sounds of a string quartet can create an unforgettable feeling as you walk down the aisle. Flux Ensemble are a London-based group of talented musicians who will bring their precision and sophistication to your day. They’ll customise their performance just for you. fluxensemble.com EMZ CAKEZ Weddings are sensory occasions and delicious flavours are a big part of the celebrations. Ending your wedding breakfast with a delicious cake is a special way to mark your next chapter. Emz Cakes in Cornwall will create a stunning bespoke bake that echoes your theme and taste. emzcakezcornwall.co.uk THE WEDDING PLANNERS A thoughtfully curated wedding day always has a ‘wow’ factor. With Caroline and Victoria by your side, they’ll create a day that’s brimming with personality and memorable touches. They are specialists in marquee weddings and can assist you in Suffolk, Essex, London and beyond. thewedplanners.co.uk HEN HOUSE BRIDES Hen House Brides is a charming manor in Wiltshire to pick out your perfect dress. The

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SANPADO FLORIST Blossoming backdrops and blooming bouquets – nothing beats fresh flowers on your big day.

Sanpado Florist has the specialist skills and creative eye to make vibrant floral designs that capture the imagination. Get in touch to pick your seasonal stems with uplifting fragrances. facebook.com/sanpadopetals

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TWISTS BRIDAL HAIR & MAKEUP Those wedding morning moments are the ones you’ll always cherish. Twist Bridal Hair & Makeup can come to you, to help you get ready in the comfort of your home or wedding accommodation. They’ll create lasting hairstyles that suit you and your entire bridal party. twists-hair.co.uk

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PEARTREE HAT HIRE Complement your wedding day look with an elegant hat or fascinator in a matching colour.

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THE PARTY PERFECTIONIST Based on a farm in North Worcestershire, The Party Perfectionist is a wedding planner with Wedding a difference. If you’re planning a barn, teepee, Planner marquee or country house wedding, their team will help you create a backdrop that’s not only picture-perfect but also meaningful to you and your love. partyperfectionist.co.uk LA FÊTE Elevating your wedding day is always possible with La Fête. Specialising in extraordinary events around the world, from intimate elopements to grand black-tie celebrations,

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TRUCKED UP Whether you’re organising an outdoor or indoor wedding, Trucked Up can support all your bar needs. With a rustic mobile horsebox bar and adaptable indoor bars to suit your theme, they are perfect for festival weddings, venues with large grounds, or blank canvas backdrops. truckedup.co.uk

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The chic venue oozes style in an understated yet luxurious way with its original Art Deco features. Gold details dotted around the tablescape combine with the mix of marble candleholders and white tapered candles.

The floaty tulle dress and frilled veil add a modern Italian feel to the ceremony, paired with a gold eye makeup look and bold lips for an evening of movie star glamour.

A tiered iced cake adorned with orchid blooms is complemented by a stunning stationery set in beautiful shades of white, mushroom and black to continue the classic, muted colour scheme.

The shoot emenates pure Italian glamour shrouded in love.

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CEREMONY FRAMES

Make the end of the aisle even more of a focal point by dressing it with a beautiful backdrop. If you can see a view from the end of the aisle choose a simple frame that you can still see through, with chiffon draped elegantly across the top and flowing down the sides, or a freestanding floral installation.

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Create a feature area with a balloon arch or full balloon hoop. Your first thoughts might be that balloons can be a bit tacky, but the balloon arches we’re talking about are a much more sophisticated affair. Think complementary hues to echo your colour scheme, sprigs of trending pampas grass or foliage featuring in-between the balloons and perfected shapes framing a simple backdrop.

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A hanging backdrop creates texture, movement and interest to a space. From macramé, tassels, ribbons and sequin strands, whatever you choose guests will gravitate to this area for a quick snapshot during your big day.

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Whether you choose a flower hoop, an arch or frame an entrance with blooms, creating a feature space from flowers always looks beautiful. Choose stems to match those used in your bouquet and use the area as the backdrop for your formal photographs during your canapé reception.

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NEON SIGNS

Light up the way with a neon sign spelling out ‘Happily Ever After’ or ‘Just Married’. Display the sign at the entrance to your venue, so that it’s the first thing guests see, or in front of a flower or foliage wall for guests to pose next to during your evening reception. Available in different colours, you could choose to match your colour scheme or keep it simple with a white neon sign.

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Debutante Indulge in this swoonworthy Bridgerton inspired photoshoot…

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLOTTE KIMBERLEY WISE Inspired by the hit drama Bridgerton, this styled photoshoot features all things Regency era with exuberant styling and rich colouring.

Pastel blooms are juxtaposed with blush tapered candles and baby pink linens for an elegant tablescape. Gold scrollwork adorns the regal tiered cake with details fit for a duchess.

The floral, frilly gowns plucked straight from the Modiste in a pastel palette match the groom's dusty blue and pink suit to capture the shoot's accent colours.

A classy stationery set with floral bordering and crushed velvet ribbons adds a decadent touch for the wedding of the season.

Dainty flower crowns poised in curly coiffed hair tie the blousy blooms into the look for an ethereal aisle style.

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Something sweet

Feast your eyes on these ways to display your desserts – your guests’ eyes might just be bigger than their bellies…

BROWNIE TOWER Chocolate brownies are an all-time favourite, and one of the most popular dessert choices. Instead of serving the brownies plated after your meal, display a selection of different flavoured brownies on a tiered cake stand for guests to help themselves.

ICE-CREAM TRIKE Nothing hits the spot better than a cone of ice cream on a summers day! Hire an ice cream trike for your welcome reception and guests can indulge in a little holiday fun on your big day, adding their choice of toppings and sauces to their cone.

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Planning featuring your new surname and wedding date.

CHEESECAKE Switch up tiers of fruitcake for tiers of baked cheesecakes for a twist on tradition. Once you’ve ceremonially cut the cheesecake you can serve it with fruit for a delicious dessert.

GRAZING BOARDS Serve each table with a sharing grazing board for dessert. Full of fruit, brownie bites, churros, meringue kisses and sweet dipping sauces this idea provides something for everyone and will leave your guests salivating for weeks to come!

DOUGHNUT WALL Forgo the traditional tiers or towers and display a selection of ring doughnuts as a full wall of sticky treats. Whether you opt for glazed or choose iced doughnuts in a colour to match your theme, guests will delight in this particular stand!

SWEETIE CART Fill glass jars with a selection of pick ’n’ mix sweeties and allow your guests to fill up striped candy bags to take home as their wedding favour – if they manage to resist eating them all!

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CAKE TABLE Treat your guests to a whole array of delights with a cake table. Display your wedding cake, cupcakes, cake pops and macarons across one long table and invite guests to choose what they’d like.

POPCORN TUBS In the evening the waiting team could hand out individual tubs of popcorn to you guests, this idea works especially well if they are watching fireworks.

MILKSHAKE STATION Before your guests take to the dance floor give them a sugar high!

Have a milkshake station set up, with little glass milkshake bottles and colourful straws, chopped fruits and sugar sprinkles. You could even add cookies for a fun twist on milk and cookies.

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Add “Green” To Your Wedding Colour Palette The average wedding in the U.S. produces 400 pounds of garbage and 63 tons of CO2 (according to Green Bride Guide).

Everyone remembers the famous scene from Steel Magnolias when Julia Roberts argued that her wedding colour was not pink, but blush and bashful. But, here is an idea! Why not add “green” to your wedding plans and we don’t mean moss and parsley!

The environment can be a touchy subject, especially in our political world, but clearly this young generation wants to do things that are truly eco-friendly. So, why not for your wedding too?

The couple will certainly feel good about it, but so will your guests knowing that you consciously took major steps to help the environment.

We at Blame Her Ranch, given our rural and southwestern heritage in Santa Fe, love this idea! What should be on your “green” list? Here are a few suggestions: 1. DINNERWARE It is easy to gravitate towards plastic cups and paper plates instead of using dinnerware. Yes, more expensive and yes, more clean up, but the savings of trash bags full of disposables more than makes up for this special step. And, let’s face it, fine china, glassware and real utensils are a lot more classy!

2. DRIED FLOWERS Rice and paper confetti are nearly impossible to clean-up and not always biodegradable. Add a little colour by using dried flowers both for the flower girls and to send off the couple.

3. DECORATIONS For every wedding at BHR, we ask the couple to donate their decorations for future weddings. While this can save you a few bucks, it also avoids buying un-recycled decorations or buying paper materials to create your own. If you do need to create your own, use recycled materials.

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and enjoyed for years to come. If you do use cut flowers, we suggest pressing them or drying them after the big day.

5. INVITATIONS Digital invitations are certainly the new trend. If you decide to do this, make a small contribution to an environmental organisation with the money you would have spent on printed invitations. But, if your heart is set on something physical, we suggest you print your invitations on plantable seed paper or recycled paper.

6. SHUTTLES If you are having your wedding at a venue like Blame Her Ranch, we strongly recommend shuttles for a host of reasons, but, it also cuts down on carbon emissions.

7. LOCAL INGREDIENTS When picking your caterers, you obviously need to make sure the food tastes incredible. But, you should also ask the caterer’s use of local ingredients. This is particularly important here in Santa Fe, NM where chefs embrace local farmers and ranchers when designing their menu. Speaking of menus, add a note about where the ingredients of each dish come from.

Maybe a little extra work, but a nice subtle touch.

8. WEDDING FAVOURS Many couples offer a bag of treats for when guests arrive or leave on their special day. What an area to go “green”. Like your choice of flower and vegetable seeds for them to plant as a living proof of your nuptials. But, also in that recycled gift bag can be recycled items that encourage your guests to take an active role in Eco friendly steps in their day-to-day life.

9. TABLE DECORATIONS Instead of lining your dinner tables with baby’s breath and cut flowers, replace all that wastage with mini-succulents or small potted plants and tell everyone to take one home as a gift.

Before “biting” into this green apple (which is another idea in its own right), you need to merchandise and communicate all your green initiatives at your wedding. You’re making a big contribution to the environment and your wedding can be a showpiece and a great learning experience for your guests.

Even little things help, so don’t feel you need to do them all.

Tell the story and what you did on big recycled posters to highlight the extra effort you put into making your wedding truly green. WH

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Real Weddings “We got ready together on our wedding morning”

CLOUD NINE For Angus and Nathan’s engagement, they really had their head in the clouds when the big moment came.

“Angus had hired a venue at the top of Millbank Tower overlooking Westminster, saying it was for a charity drinks event to me. When we arrived, the sun was setting over the London skyline and Angus got down on one knee!”

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT That’s how this couple describe discovering their dream venue at North Cadbury Court.

“We didn’t have a particular location in mind when we started looking, so we visited a lot of places. But at North Cadbury Court, the house and grounds were stunning, they had great on-site accommodation and the team, led by the amazing Georgia, were so helpful.”

The couple invited 120 guests to share the celebrations with them at their Somerset country house venue.

THE BIG DAY “We chose to get ready together, along with close family and our groomsmaids and groomsmen. It was so lovely. We were all relaxed and shared some special moments, with great photos too. It was great to have a glass of Champagne together before the ceremony.”

The wedding party looked stylish in blue Next suits and Charles Tyrwhitt shirts, with the groomsmaids in stunning blush maxi dresses from Phase Eight. Angus added a navy waistcoat and Nathan a waistcoat in

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“Choosing North Cadbury Court was our best decision, it was just perfect”

grey to stand out.

A string quartet set the tone for the ceremony, before The Tricks band took to the stage for the evening. The newlyweds chose ‘At Last’ by Etta James for their first dance.

“We chose the song after we got engaged, but having postponed our wedding, it took on a whole new meaning,” they reminisce.

SCENT-SATIONAL When asked about their wedding blooms, the couple had a clear memory: “Our florist, The Wilde Bunch, brought our vision to life and it all smelled amazing! She absolutely got the style we were going for and helped us choose items like candles, while lending her expertise on the flowers. We wanted our wedding to feel elegant but also cosy and autumnal and our florist Claire made that happen.”

Also lending a hand were good friends Jared and Marcus, who created the couple’s wedding cake.

“It was a beautiful three-tier cake covered in white icing and adorned with eucalyptus leaves and navy ribbon. We had a fruit cake tier, the middle was lemon sponge and the top tier a vegan lemon sponge, so everyone could enjoy a slice of it.” WH

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THE DREAM TEAM VENUE North Cadbury Court, Somerset FLOWERS The Wilde Bunch CATERING Kit and Kee HAIR Tracy Pallari MAKEUP Sasha Pallari BAND The Tricks PHOTOGRAPHY Unveil Weddings UK

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THE GROOMS CHOSE A PERIOD SETTING FOR THEIR VOWS, SURROUNDED

BY RICH WOOD PANELLED WALLS AND ELEGANT CHANDELIERS. THEIR GORGEOUS VENUE, NORTH CADBURY COURT, PROMISED ENDLESS PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING SWEEPING LAWNS AND EVEN ON THE LAKE! TAKING TO THE DANCE FLOOR, ANGUS AND NATHAN WOWED EVERYONE WITH THEIR FIRST DANCE, WHICH FOLLOWED A DECADENT MEAL AND HEARTWARMING SPEECHES. ELEGANT BLOOMS AND THOUGHTFUL FINISHING TOUCHES ADDED PERSONALITY TO THE SUPPLIERS: COUPLE’S CELEBRATIONS, SHARED WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, GROOMSMEN AND @dress_it_ STYLING AND PROPS @designandcreateevents yourself_MODELS @nat_oliviaandjude deanosearle CELEBRANT GROOMSMAIDS.

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Real Weddings “Our décor and country house venue were inspired by Bridgerton”

BE OUR GUEST That was the sentiment that guided Rachael and Henry’s wedding plans, but we’ll let them tell you the story: “We wanted to treat our closest family and friends to a weekend away. The Halloween weekend became our date, so on the Friday night we had a welcome evening and ice breaker with a pub quiz that we hosted. We gave out prizes, including gold medals in a nod to my Olympian husband,” Rachael smiles.

“Saturday was our wedding day and Sunday we dedicated to a proper Halloween celebration!”

The couple opted for Cornwall’s Burncoose House as the venue for their festivities, admiring its “luxurious but cosy” feel.

“It felt like home to us and it wowed everyone!”

Having originally compiled a guest list stretching to 130 people, the couple rethought their plans: “That number felt daunting to us. We wanted a party with everyone but to say our vows privately, so we decided on a micro wedding, and invited 27 guests to share the moment with us. It meant we could consider everyone personally, hand-select welcome baskets, add personal details and other touches.”

FINDING THE ONE The bride initially opted for a simple style, knowing she could accessorise it to add glitz later.

“I described it to my mum and she made me the dress, which meant a lot as she wouldn’t be able to attend. Closer to the wedding, I also chose a Catherine Deane design to dance in, which I didn’t want to take off.”

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Groom Henry looked dapper in a doublebreasted midnight blue tuxedo, complemented by his two best men who also wore tuxedos.

“They each had inside jokes embroidered under the collar,” the bride laughs.

“Our daughter, who had only recently mastered walking, was our flower girl and she wore a beautiful lace dress with a lace capelet.”

THE BIG MOMENT “I was so excited to marry Henry, but I joked that when I walked down the aisle I wanted everyone to look the other way, I was so anxious,” explains Rachael, “I got ready in my own corner and it was absolutely fantastic as people passed me tea and mimosas, with all the women in my life with me, listening to music and helping each other feel their best. I felt thankful to them all the way through.”

WHEN IN ENGLAND “We wanted our wedding to be whimsical and romantic, but still a party. Think Bridgerton ending in a 70s disco!” the bride laughs. “We used faux wisteria to create a focal point and asked our florist for seasonal flowers in a muted pastel palette. She and her husband are creative geniuses!” the couple enthuse.

ODE TO ITALY “We’ve chosen Italy for our honeymoon in the summer, exploring Rome and Capri. I think it will be magical!” WH

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THE DREAM TEAM VENUE Burncoose House, Cornwall DRESS Bride’s mother and Catherine Deane GROOM Suit Supply FOOD The Duchy Chef DRINKS Naked Wines, Brewdog FLOWERS Vinatre and Bloom HIRE Trevarno Hire Company PHOTOGRAPHY Charlotte Weaver

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THE BRIDE STUNNED IN AN OFF-THESHOULDER DESIGN WITH A SWEEPING LACE VEIL FORMING A PUDDLE TRAIN. HER BRIDESMAIDS OPTED FOR CONTRASTING BLACK OUTFITS, CHOOSING A FLOOR-LENGTH GOWN AND CONTEMPORARY JUMPSUIT. VINTAGE FINISHING TOUCHES ADDED A GORGEOUSLY ROMANTIC FEEL, INCLUDING MIX-AND-MATCH TAPER CANDLES TO SOFTLY ILLUMINATE THE BLOOMS, WITH ROMANTIC TABLE ARRANGEMENTS OF ROSES, DAHLIAS AND ASTILBE, AND DRAMATIC SUSPENDED INSTALLATIONS FROM THE VENUE’S GLOBESUPPLIERS: CHANDELIERS. THE STYLING COUPLE’S ANDFOUR-LEGGED-FRIEND PROPS @designandcreateevents @dress_it_ yourself_MODELS @nat_oliviaandjude deanosearle CELEBRANT JOINED THEM FOR THE OCCASION @celebrantsuedob PHOTOGRAPHER @kate_swerdlow_photo_ AND FUN DETAILS ADDED OODLES OF studio VIDEOGRAPHER @kevinlinesphoto FLORIST @sarah_ PERSONALITY.

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Romance in Narnia MEANT TO BE Few couples are lucky enough to know each other almost all of their lives, but for Chris and Amanda, that’s how their story began: “We lived in the same neighbourhood and our families were incredibly close, we even went on holidays together. Amanda’s parents moved away when she was 11 and we lost touch, decades passed and we saw each other half a dozen times in 40 years!”

“But then, two and a half years ago, we both found ourselves single and magically, we both realised that ‘we’ should always have been an ‘us’,” Chris smiles. “Our friend who works in antiques found the perfect Art Deco engagement ring for us.”

“I walked down the aisle with my son at my side”

FAIRYTALE FEELING Having found their way together after so long, the couple wanted every element of their wedding to be fitting for their fairytale love story.

“Naturally, it had to be a castle!” Amanda grins. “We chose a magical winter wedding at Eastnor Castle at the foot of the Malvern Hills, with 37 guests joining us for an intimate wedding. Choosing a traditional ceremony led by a celebrant meant we could have a bespoke

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ceremony that was personal to us and befitting of such a historic venue.”

The bride stunned in a bespoke dress complete with fur edging for a snow queen inspired ceremony, before changing into a stunning Pronovias number to dance the night away.

For Chris, a wardrobe change was also in order, changing into a red velvet jacket for the evening.

WARM WELCOME Arriving in a wonderland of Narnia-inspired décor, with faux fur drapes, antler detailing and breathtaking floral displays, guests were instantly warmed with mugs of mulled cider and hot chocolate from a vintage drinks van beside fire pits, before taking their seats to a candlelit wedding breakfast and not one, but two wedding cakes!

PARTY TIME “We shared our first dance to INXS’ ‘Never Tear Us Apart’. We both love the drama and passion of the song and had one-to-one professional lessons in the run-up to enable us to dance a Strictly-inspired routine, to the surprise and delight of our guests!” they laugh.

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Real Weddings “By luck, we got married on the same day my grandparents did!”

WHERE THE HEART IS After Jen and Joe met at Lancaster University 15 years ago, little did they know they’d be returning to this city to tie the knot one day.

“We knew as soon as we got engaged that Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park would be a really special wedding venue for us. We both love going back there to visit. Most couples have their ceremony at the Ashton then move on somewhere else for the reception, but we decided to have our reception there, too.”

“Finding a caterer who could create a three course meal in the grounds without running water was tricky, but luckily we found Ribble Valley Catering, who weren’t phased by anything!”

THE I DOS “Our ceremony was really special. We’d waited so long, it felt amazing to be finally getting married. It felt surreal. I’m usually a crier and thought I’d cry during the ceremony, but I was weirdly calm and confident. My stepdad was very emotional walking me down the aisle and during his speech, when he mentioned the people we no longer have with us, including my dad,” the bride recalls.

Jen looked stunning in ‘Alaina’ by Maggie Sottero for the big moment.

“My mum picked it out and I couldn’t stop thinking about it, so I knew it had to be the one.”

READY, SET, CELEBRATE After the ceremony, the couple continued the festivities with their guests with dinner and dancing.

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“Our venue was set on a hill with great views of Lancashire, and the Butterfly House is beautiful, too. All we added were flowers – it was all it needed. The soft glow of the band lights at night worked really well. We just added some extra lights to the surrounding trees to light the way to the pizza van!”

The groom was in charge of the wedding day soundtrack, choosing Indie Heads to fill the dance floor all night and a string trio to create an atmosphere during the ceremony and drinks reception.

“We ended up having two first dance songs,” grins Jen. “Just as the band were due to play our first dance, we still hadn’t made up our mind!

We went for ‘Lover of the Light’ by Mumford and Sons and then a little while later, the band played our second choice, ‘Small Bones’ by the Courteneers, so we had a second first dance, too!”

UNIQUELY YOURS “Deciding to have the whole of our wedding at Ashton Memorial meant sourcing all our suppliers ourselves. There are some great small businesses out there and it meant we could find the perfect people for us and we didn’t have to settle or compromise. Getting a videographer was a brilliant choice, too!” WH

“We ended up having two first dances!”

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SOMETHING GREEN WAS THE THEME OF THIS COUPLE’S GORGEOUS WEDDING, WITH ABUNDANT FOLIAGE TABLE RUNNERS SPILLING OVER THE TOP TABLE AND PERFECTLY COMPLEMENTING THE VENUE AND SETTING. THE BRIDESMAIDS STUNNED IN SINGLE SHOULDER AQUA DRESSES AND CARRIED PRETTY POSIES OF EUCALYPTUS AND ROSES. THE COUPLE’S VENUE, THE ASHTON MEMORIAL, OFFERED A STATELY, CLASSICAL FEEL WITH TOWERING DOMED CEILINGS AND GOLDEN CHANDELIERS. THE NEWLYWEDS ENJOYED PHOTOS WITH FAMILY, SUPPLIERS: PARTY FRIENDS AND THE WEDDING ON STYLING THE STEPS THE ROMANTIC @dress_it_ ANDBESIDE PROPS @designandcreateevents yourself_MODELS @nat_oliviaandjude deanosearle CELEBRANT STONE COLONNADES.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream THE BIG NIGHT As Emma and Josh gazed up at the stars one night in the outback of Australia, this groom found the perfect moment to propose.

“It was so unexpected and the most amazing surprise,” Emma grins.

The couple opted to evoke a similar atmosphere back in the UK for their wedding at Coombe Lodge, which they shared with 80 guests.

“We chose a date in July because we loved the idea of a summer wedding with long, warm evenings and beautiful sunsets to watch. We were lucky to have the perfect weather for our outdoor ceremony.”

AISLE STYLE Most brides begin their search anything from a year or more before the big day, but circumstances dictated that Emma had only 12 weeks to find her perfect dress.

“We’d been in lockdown and I was starting to worry, so my mum, sister and I visited Liney’s Brides in Leicestershire and I showed the owner a few dresses I’d liked online. I was convinced I wanted something fishtail and fitted. I didn’t actually pick my dress off the rail, the owner

“I bought the first dress I tried on” THE DREAM TEAM VENUE Coombe Lodge, Somerset DRESS Morilee, Line’s Brides BRIDESMAIDS TH&TH GROOM Suits Direct, Mrs Bow Tie HAIR Andrea Luella Bridal Hair MAKEUP Charlotte Tillyer MUA FLOWERS Branch and Bloom INVITES Feel Good Invites BAND Nashville Heat PHOTOGRAPHY Adam Barnard Photography

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“We had our first dance outside at sunset”

Jenna did! She just knew it would be perfect – it was the first one I tried on and I bought it!”

The bridesmaids joined her in stunning navy ‘Cecelia’ designs from TH&TH Bridesmaids.

“Josh had bought a velvet suit for our wedding, but about a week before he realised it would be too hot for our summer wedding. So at the last minute, he purchased a black dinner suit instead, accessorised with a black tie with spacemen on from Mrs Bow Tie.” BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL To complement the couple’s black, white and navy theme, their florist worked with neutral tones of green and white.

“I asked for peonies because I love them, and left the choice to the florist, who worked with some lovely seasonal favourites,” Emma explains. “Our confetti was amazing – it was made from dried flower petals from the garden of my childhood home, and my grandparents’ garden too. My mum and her partner spent two years drying them for our big day.”

Josh’s mum also turned her hand to the wedding preparations, baking the couple’s three tier cake.

“We had lemon butter icing and it was absolutely SUPPLIERS: delicious!”, they grin.

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CHISWICK HOUSE

Wed between the colourful blooms of roses and wisteria under the domed Conservatory of Chiswick House. The floods of natural light in your photographs will look stunning in this Grade I listed 18th Century Palladian Villa. You and your guests can enjoy an elegant drinks and canapés reception on the raised lawns for a classy and unforgettable day. chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

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ADARE MANOR

Food and wine tailored to your personal tastes

Nestled in the storybook village of Adare, Limerick, Adare Manor provides a lush 840 acres of rolling parkland in the heart of Ireland. Straight from a fairytale, this venue has the Walled Gardens and winding woodland to act as a spellbinding backdrop for your special day. The Grand Ballroom offers glistening chandeliers and a sweeping staircase to ensure your celebrations are fit for a princess. adaremanor.com

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ASHDOWN PARK

Best for Secluded spots by the Secret Garden and stunning lake

Let your ceremony be flooded in a rainbow hue of coloured light from Ashdown Park’s stained glass windows in their Richard Towneley Suite.

This Neo-Gothic Grade II listed mansion house in Sussex offers tailored packages to suit your every need as well as the opportunity to revive yourself in their Revitalise Spa with manicures and pre-wedding spa days to make sure you’re feeling your best when you tie the knot. ashdownpark.com

BOURTON HALL

A striking 18th Century Italian Renaissancestyle country mansion with 15 acres of picturesque gardens and woodland, this venue is straight out of a fairytale. The Italianate Chapel hosts marble panelled walls and an ornate wood and gold leaf ceiling, perfect for your ceremony.

Their Chandelier Bar is adjoined to the terrace for sunnier days or equipped with a log burner to keep cosy for wintery affairs. Bourton Hall is prepared for all of your requirements. bourton-hall.co.uk

Best for Stunning panoramic views from the lakeside

Best for Beautiful backdrops in any weather!

BROCKENCOTE HALL

Celebrate your marriage at Brockencote Hall Hotel, an enchanting wedding venue where you can be assured that your day will be as perfect as you have always dreamed. The idyllic Worcestershire setting makes it a sought-after venue for weddings, whether it is a small reception, a civil celebration or a big event. The house, with its grand approach, French inspired architecture and beautiful features, such as the lovingly restored dovecote, is the perfect backdrop for your celebrations. brockencotehall.com

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Hidden in the stunning Forest of Dean, Clearwell Castle is announced by a sweeping tree-lined driveway to make your grand introduction. This family-run, award-winning venue offers warmth and grandeur and exclusive use of the grounds.

Full of rich history and once used as the recording rooms for Queen, this castle is perfect to start the rest of your life with your ‘Somebody to Love’. clearwell-castle.co.uk

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Venues GLEWSTONE COURT Hire out this Grade II listed Georgian manor house for your exclusive use and make memories to treasure with your loved ones. A particular highlight is the spiral staircase rising from the entrance hall to a porticoed landing flanked by columns so you can feel like the belle of the ball and soak in the stunning Herefordshire views. Glewstone Court is perfect for your quintessential British wedding. glewstonecourt.com

Best for Lavish and comfy rooms to enjoy a full weekend of celebrating

Best for Rich history with 12-foot portraits of former royal guests

HEDSOR HOUSE

This stunning Georgian House in Buckinghamshire will provide you with a restorative escape into nature with historic parkland, highland cattle and blooming fields of bluebells. With the royal seal of approval from a number of royal guests, say ‘I do’ in the comfort that this country house is fit for a queen.

Hedsor House is a refreshing change from the bustle of nearby London and makes a relaxing retreat for you and your guests. hedsor.com

HOWSHAM HALL

This Jacobean treasure could be exclusively yours as one of York’s best kept secrets. Situated in the North Yorkshire countryside, it provides ultimate privacy with exclusive surroundings. A real jewel of a country house wedding venue and private retreat, located a short distance from Harrogate and York, it sits within 80 acres of private land, with panoramic views of open natural beauty. This Grade I listed Jacobean beauty is a must-see and stays long in the memory of any guests. dine.co.uk/venues/howsham-hall/

Best for The perfect blend of English charm and sophisticated exteriors

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LADYWOOD ESTATE

This country house wedding venue is set in 100 acres of parkland and gardens, featuring two lakes and 22 acres of woodland that provide the Leicestershire estate with its namesake. Make the day your own with a choice of The Pavilion or The Orangery for your reception and then retreat to the exclusive Boat House to treasure those all-important first moments as a married couple. ladywoodestate.com

Best for A blank canvas to make your own with your decor choices

Best for Ocean views and a soothing, seaside setting

MISSENDEN ABBEY

If you’re searching for a stunning backdrop to your special day, then look no further than Missenden Abbey. This 12th Century medieval Abbey blends history with your own wishes by offering you a personalised menu built from an abundance of homegrown and locally sourced produce within the historic grounds.

Missenden Abbey provides couples with first-class service and the opportunity to support local suppliers in Buckinghamshire. missendenabbey.co.uk

THE GRAND HOTEL

Often referred to as “A Palace by the Sea”, the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is the finest 5 star Hotel by the sea in Sussex. Commanding breathtaking views of the sea and the dramatic cliffs at Beachy Head, you’ll be swept away by the sights you can catch here. If you’re looking for a luxury wedding venue that truly understands the meaning of the word “grand”, this venue is a must-see. grandeastbourne.com

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HYLANDS ESTATE

A grade II listed Neo-Classical elegant villa with meticulously restored period rooms from both the Georgian and Victorian eras. This historical venue contrasts opulent period interiors with the crisp, contemporary Grand Pavilion.

With a stunning white exterior enveloped in columns and sash windows, this venue is the perfect fresh start for the beginning of your married life. hylandsestate.co.uk

Best for A bright and airy ceremony flooded with natural light

ST AUDRIES

This picture perfect manor house is set in a serene and tranquil deer park with panoramic views of the rolling Quantock Hills that reach as far as the Bristol Channel. With their famous ornate ceiling in the gilded drawing room lovingly dubbed the ‘Burst of Angels’, your day is in heavenly hands. Let your wedding cake have pride of place in the bay window and be bathed in sumptuous sights of the orangery behind. audries-park.co.uk

Best for Extravagant interior decor and bold styling

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THE GORE

The Gore Hotel is located in the “most fashionable area of the city”, a title provided to the street of this London venue since the Victorian era. Brimming with artwork and carved beds, this hotel is a treasure trove of period details and an ode to great British hospitality. Familiar with hosting clientele from royal guests to Judy Garland, your celebrations are in safe hands with their experienced and professional team. collezione.starhotels.com/en/our-hotels/ the-gore-london/

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Best for Making an entrance along the 50-foot aisle.

Backed by 25 years of experience, you’re in safe hands with the team at Holmewood Hall in Cambridgeshire to make all your wedding dreams come true. A gorgeous 18th Century Tudor Gothic style mansion made from local red-brick and sandstone, have your ceremony in the Gold Room decked out with an ornate ceiling and a 50-foot golden aisle where you can treasure your first steps into married life. holmewood-hall.co.uk

Best for Choice between intimate or lavish packages

THORNBURY CASTLE

Happily ever after begins at this stunning castle in Bristol, fitted out with halls, dining rooms and luxurious bedchambers, get ready to have full reign over your special day. With a rich Tudor history and wedding packages inspired by the wives of King Henry VIII, you can be reassured that your plunge into married life will begin in the lap of luxury. thornburycastle.co.uk

Best for Grand dining in the medieval banquetting halls

WARWICK CASTLE

Experience an unforgettable wedding at Warwick Castle, a medieval fortress overlooking the River Avon. They offer bespoke packages tailored to your wishes and the specialist Weddings Team add a touch of magic to your day. Dine in style in the Great Hall and have a banquet that will leave your guests’ mouths watering. warwick-castle.com

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This month, we have teamed up with Burnham Beeches Hotel to give one lucky reader and a guest the chance to win a one-night stay. The winner can enjoy a stay in a designer Superior Room followed by breakfast the next morning. During their visit, they will also be treated to a relaxing 30-minute treatment each in the hotel’s SOUL Spa Treatment Rooms, which offer luxurious TEMPLESPA treatments in a tranquil and soothing environment, as well as afternoon tea in The Tea Room.

Guests can expect all the British afternoon tea classics, including a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches and savouries including Welsh rarebit tart. The afternoon tea’s fancy cakes and patisserie selection changes regularly and includes modern interpretations of British classics created using seasonal produce, all served with plain and raisin buttermilk scones, clotted cream and your choice of British preserves and hand-picked teas.

With its elegant Georgian architecture and ten acres of manicured lawns and gardens, Burnham Beeches Hotel is one of the most timeless and romantic wedding venues in Buckinghamshire. Steeped in history and surrounded by ancient woodland, the charming manor house hotel offers a stylish and sophisticated venue for couples to celebrate their special day.

Situated near both Windsor and Slough, the hotel is minutes from the M4, M40 and M25, and has direct rail links to central London via London Paddington.

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Visit the competitions page on our website weddingsandhoneymoonsmagazine.com and enter the answer to this question: In which century was the manor house built?

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Billesley Manor Meandering down the long driveway into the grounds of Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, we looked at one another with an excited grin as the imposing Elizabethan manor came into view – lucky, lucky us!

Located on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon, the Shakespearean town where the famous poet and playwright was born, Billesley Manor is steeped in history.

Shakespeare himself visited the Manor, writing his pastoral comedy ‘As You Like It’ in the hotel's aptly named As You Like It Lounge. The lounge features a library of books artistically scattered across the ceiling and views onto the gardens.

The Topiary Gardens, planted over 125 years ago, are fashioned into the shape of a giant chess set inspired by Alice in Wonderland. In the summer months, you can savour afternoon tea in the peaceful sanctuary of the gardens. We sampled the afternoon tea menu and fully recommend that you indulge during your stay. Also overlooking the lawns and serving delicious dishes made with local ingredients, (try the chicken liver parfait with chicken skin, pickled mushrooms and black garlic!) the hotel’s Stuart Restaurant is full of old-world charm, with original 16th Century oak panelling.

If you choose to hold your wedding at Billesley Manor you’ll be in good company. In 1582 Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in the 11th Century church that sits on the property's grounds. For your own day, you can choose to say ‘I do’ outside in the Topiary Gardens or inside in a choice of suites.

Whether you visit for a pre-wedding spa escape, a minimoon or for your wedding day at Billesley Manor, you will leave with unforgettable memories.

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Thornbury Castle

As we approached Thornbury Castle, all lit up with twinkling, warm lights, we knew we were in for a treat. This beautiful 16th Century building was certainly living up to expectation so far!

Set in 15 acres of regal splendour and enveloped in Tudor walled gardens, this castle is certainly fit for a king. In fact, it was once owned by King Henry VIII himself and this was enough to entice us to visit. The interior is lovingly refurbished in keeping with the original features and the 26 bedrooms are all named after key figures from Tudor history.

The clunk of our key in the wooden door of our room transported us back to the Tudor ages but the modern comfort of our room's sumptuous four-poster bed was heaven to sink into after our journey to the Gloucestershire countryside. With plumped pillows and a cosy duvet, it was hard to resist a quick snooze!

But the excitement of dinner beckoned us downstairs and we were thrilled to be met by a sample of delicious dishes, including a moist guinea fowl breast accompanied with sweetcorn and leek plucked from their very own castle kitchen garden.

A personal highlight was to stroll around the grounds before our afternoon tea in the library the next day, where we indulged in finger sandwiches, tarts and macarons to our heart's content!

We were utterly blown away by the service at Thornbury Castle, from the staff at dinner to the warm welcome on arrival, we certainly felt like royalty after our luxurious stay at this venue.

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or jet-setting couples and newlyweds tempted by the sun-kissed promise of far-flung destinations, nothing beats a vacation with a dose of vitamin sea. From exotic islands with powder white sands to cultural adventures just footsteps from the shore, the Indian Ocean is a haven for tropical getaways. Discover our top honeymoon hotels on the fringe of the big blue.

Set in the white and blue city of Mombasa on Kenya’s southeastern coastline, Almanara Luxury Villas face out over the sparkling Indian Ocean.

Comprised of six individual luxury villas and a fivebedroom luxury boutique hotel, this picturesque beach resort provides discrete hospitality and all the amenities you need to unwind. Cocooned between the crystal clear waters and the open plains of the Shimba Hills National Reserve, Almanara offers a unique honeymoon backdrop.

Hotel Highlights: • The hotel has direct access to Diani Beach, a mesmerising white-sand shoreline with a width of up to 200 metres at low tide • The Garden Villas have personal chef and maid services to help you relax completely • Windsurfing, kitesurfing and scuba diving trips are available at the Water Sports Centre almanararesort.com 122

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Travel &Beyond Beguerra Island in Mozambique offers a true castaway experience where time seems to come to a soothing standstill.

Soak up the moment in your private straw-roofed cabana, surrounded by lush tropical forest and the Bazaruto Archipelago National Marine Park. From your private lodge, you can book a variety of activities, including diving on the Two-Mile Reef, horse riding and a sunset dhow cruise in a traditional sailing vessel.

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Hotel Highlights: • &Beyond has partnered with Healing Earth, a leading natural skincare company that offers treatments in the Massage Sala looking out over the Indian Ocean • Meals can be enjoyed on your private deck or at the lodge’s open-air dhow inspired bar • Resort activities include helicopter flights, deep-sea fishing and catamaran charters andbeyond.com/our-lodges/indian-ocean-islands/mozambique/ bazaruto-archipelago/andbeyond-benguerra-island

Mozambique Sun-baked sands, 32 hectares of tropical gardens and uninterrupted horizons make up The Residence Zanzibar.

It’s a secluded luxury villa-only resort, where you’ll have spacious accommodation and access to an exciting array of 5-star facilities. Inspired by the island’s blend of cultures, the resort fuses contemporary comforts with Swahili, Omani, British and Indian flair. The Spa is another draw, with six treatment rooms, a whirlpool, sauna and steam room.

Hotel Highlights: • The hotel has a variety of tours including visits to a spice plantation, the deserted islands of Pungwe and Kwale, Prison Island, the Jozani Forest and local seaweed farms • The Dining Room serves international dishes infused with a hint of Zanzibar spice, and The Pavillion Restaurant showcases Indian, Arabic and Mediterranean flavours cenizaro.com/theresidence/zanzibar

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Thinking of an exotic Madagascan adventure for your honeymoon? Constance Tsarabanjina offers couples barefoot luxury on one of the northwestern islets in the Mitsio Archipelago. This eco-friendly beach resort includes 25 all-inclusive beach villas facing sugar-white sands, turquoise waters and coral reefs just beyond the shore.

Guests can partake in guided snorkelling trips and authentic ocean cruises to catch their own fish for dinner.

Hotel Highlights: • The Tsarabanjina Restaurant serves delicious Malagasy cuisine in a friendly laidback atmosphere and the bar shakes up refreshing cocktails all day long • The Spa is set in a spellbinding location enveloped by the sights and sounds of the ocean. The nurturing treatments take place on the red rocks beneath the setting sun constancehotels.com/en/hotels-resorts/madagascar/tsarabanjina/

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Madagascar Known for their playful tropical style and unbeatable beachfront locations, LUX* welcomes couples from all over the world to celebrate their honeymoon. LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences is situated on one of the most prestigious coastlines of Mauritius, where the boutique-style suites are designed by the acclaimed British Interior Designer, Kelly Hoppen. Enjoy delicious cuisine at the trio of restaurants and dance the night away at Club Ai KISU.

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Grand Baie Hotel Highlights: • Bespoke treatments at the spa include Turkish hammam, Resort & manicures, haircuts and private fitness classes. There’s even an Residences Olympic standard running track on the rooftop • LUX* Resorts’ ‘Collectable Experiences’ give you a unique perspective of local life. You can tour the atelier of a luxury African jewellery brand or a 19th Century sugar estate luxresorts.com/en/mauritius/hotel/luxgrandbaie

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Enjoy this eternal moment and celebrate with us, as we provide the services to suit your needs.

Please visit www.reethibeach.com for the relevant booking terms and conditions Reethi Beach Resort Baa Atoll, Fonimagoodhoo, 06150, Maldives. +960 660 2626 info@reethibeach.com

Réunion Mauritius’ neighbouring isle is a haven of tranquillity and untampered beauty. With a volcanic rainforest at its centre and paradisiacal beaches on every coastline, Réunion is a dream honeymoon escape.

PALM Hotel & Spa is no exception to the luxury selection of hotels that the island presents. Set in vibrant vegetation over Grande Anse beach, the ocean-facing suites, soul-soothing spa and the chance to visit amazing nearby attractions will leave you inspired.

Hotel Highlights: • The Akea Spa is a sanctuary immersed in the scents of ylang-ylang, frangipani and vanilla. Amenities include a hammam, a whirlpool and an enticing menu of treatments • Chef Claude POTHIN transforms local produce into the spectacular tailormade menus at MAKASSAR and laidback dining options at KAH Beach & Restaurant palm.re

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Travel There’s a reason why the Maldives is one of the world’s most treasured honeymoon hotspots. This archipelago of veil-white sands, turquoise lagoons and wide-open skies is a place where couples can pause, reset and begin their next chapter in paradise. Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives is nestled in the peaceful Noonu Atoll, with signature overwater pool villas, a decadent array of dining options and a serene spa – you’ll never want to leave.

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Escape to paradise at Reethi Beach Resort Maldives. Situated in the remote Baa Atoll, surrounded by pearlescent sands and endless horizons, couples can unwind in the lap of island luxury. Wake up to the soothing sounds of the ocean and the sunshine caressing your skin; it’s a tranquil spot to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature. With five restaurants, five bars and plenty of water sports and wellness facilities, there is so much to explore during your stay.

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Hotel Highlights: • The resort is celebrated for its colourful house reef and excellent diving facilities • There’s a plunge pool for every villa, suite and residence across the hotel • Sustainability is important to Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives. The resort has 1,700 solar panels, locally sourced produce and a passion for plastic alternatives movenpick.com/en/asia/maldives/kuredhivaru/resort/ kuredhivaru

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Hotel Highlights: • Only 15% of the land area is built upon, leaving the rest of the resort to nature. There is also a house reef located just 30 metres from the shore that’s perfect for snorkelling • As well as a PADI 5 Star dive centre, there are two outdoor floodlit tennis courts, two indoor badminton courts, a squash court and a fully equipped gym reethibeach.com WEDDINGSANDHONEYMOONSMAGAZINE.COM

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Here at Sandals Resorts your honeymoon includes the best of everything. Sip tropical cocktails on a hammock for two at our Over-Water-Bar. Or relax in Sandals’ most creatively designed suites made with romance in mind. Dine in France one night, Tuscany the next, with up to 16 gourmet restaurants per resort, or dive with total abandon into the multitude of water sports we offer. At the World’s Leading All-Inclusive Resorts, you can spend your honeymoon doing it all or nothing at all.

They say the best things in life are free. And we happen to agree. That’s why when you book 3 nights or more, we’ll gift you a wedding for free*, so you can say “I do” on a picture perfect powdery, white-sand aisle!

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Velaa Private Island

The natural geography and one-island-one-resort offering in the Maldives makes it the epitome of honeymoon romance. However, Velaa Private Island takes it all to the next level. The resort’s ‘Romantic Residence’ is a suspended ocean villa that’s only accessible by boat. Here, couples can indulge in utmost privacy, surrounded by uninterrupted ocean views.

With an ocean-spying gym, expansive infinity pool, personal butler and chef… it’s a one of a kind experience.

Hotel Highlights: • Innovative culinary concepts are a passion at Velaa Private Island.

Dining options include Tavaru, a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, and a global-inspired menu at Athiri.

• Cutting edge technology meets ancient wellness techniques at the spa.

Here you’ll find the only snow room in the Maldives and three to five-day treatment programmes. velaaprivateisland.com

Sun, sea and sand… three natural elements that nourish the soul. Coco Collection Resorts embody the authentic spirit of Maldivian culture, surrounded by the pristine beauty of the Indian Ocean. Comprised of two resorts, Coco Bodu Hithi, meaning ‘island life’ and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, their unique designs and 5-star facilities give couples everything they could wish for on honeymoon. It’s a place to slow down to the pace of island time and revive your senses.

Hotel Highlights: • At Coco Bodu Hithi, Michelin-starred chefs visit every year to create one-off experiences.

There are four restaurants specialising in seafood, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine • Coco Palm Dhuni has a serene spa, where five ambient rooms offer treatments inspired by ancient Indonesian, Thai and Indian Ayurvedic techniques cococollection.com

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Kick back in honeymoon bliss at Raffles Seychelles. Located on Praslin, one of the 115 islands in the archipelago, you and your significant other will experience a Robinson Crusoe feeling, surrounded by idyllic beach coves, sapphire-hued oceans and lush green hills. The resort is comprised of 86 spacious villas, each with an outdoor pavilion, plunge pool and panoramic ocean views. That’s not to mention the signature 24-hour Raffles Butler service…

Hotel Highlights: • Raffles Seychelles is accessed via a 15-minute plane or helicopter ride from Mahé Island, which makes an exciting and beautiful entrance overlooking the archipelago • The resort is synonymous with romance, offering candlelit dinners, couples massages and champagne cruises at sunset raffles.com/seychelles

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On the far east side of the Indian Ocean, Western Australia has a dazzling range of 5-star resorts that face out over the horizon. Just three hours south of Perth, Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is an idyllic base for exploring the world-class Margaret River wine region. The hotel’s direct beach access also allows couples to enjoy lazy days in the sun, scuba diving in the popular Geographe Bay and stunning daily sunsets that blaze over the ocean.

Hotel Highlights: • There are a variety of accommodation styles, including studios and one or two-bedroom bungalow villas. You’ll have lake or garden views and a scenic outdoor deck • There are wellness options galore, including a comprehensive treatment menu at the award-winning Vie Spa, a state-of-the-art gym and a serene outdoor pool pullmanbunkerbayresort.com.au

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f all-out luxury, turquoise water, lavish amenities and tranquil surroundings is your honeymoon vibe - Serenity and Coconut Bay on the island of St Lucia is the answer to your newlywed retreat. Captivated by the untouched beauty of the beaches, crystal clear waters, and hospitable people, my trip was one to remember. And I’m certain that if you choose this isle for your honeymoon, you too, will find yourself reluctant to leave and eager to return for your first anniversary.

Two luxury resorts nestled on one mile of private beach. Take your pick from the adults-only oasis, Harmony wing, or if you're honeymooning with the kids, choose the Splash wing complete with a water park at Coconut Bay. They also have a kids club for the little ones, so you can enjoy some time for just the two of you. But, if you’re going all-out for your first moments as a married couple, choose the second resort tucked away under the trees of the rainforest, Serenity is St Lucia’s newest all-inclusive, adults-only, ultimate luxury hotel complete with private butlers.

(It’s worth it, I promise!)

Situated on the exotic south coast of St Lucia, take in spectacular ocean views of the Maria Islands Nature Reserve and wildlife habitat. Add some fun to your honeymoon and take part in the complimentary water sports on the crystal clear ocean. Enjoy time together paddle boarding, snorkelling or kayaking and take in the breathtaking views of the protected oceans on Coconut Bay’s private beach. If you’re a keen kitesurfer, you can really get some exhilarating rides when the wind picks up!

Foodies, rejoice! Broaden your culinary palate with sustainably sourced and regional ingredients, utilised by the best chefs on the island, curating food that creates an experience for your tastebuds. I will certainly remember Coconut Bay for the impeccable food I devoured. I recommend sampling the Silk restaurant, where the chef’s expertise came into their own by using ingredients captivated by spice and flavour to create the best Asian food I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. But don’t stop there, choose from seven restaurants for a different dining experience every evening from Italian to Caribbean, or seafood to the Jerk Tree House. Plus, their themed nights out on the pool deck are complimented by entertainment in keeping with their chosen idea, which makes for a night to remember!

On a full stomach, end your evening with a stroll around the resort or along the white sand beach before retiring to the comfort of your air-conditioned room with a view. The design of Coconut Bay means that almost every room has a sea view and the ones on the lower floors have a gorgeous garden

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Travel Ideas view. If you are honeymooning at Serenity, end your evening in the privacy of your suite with a complimentary turn-down service.

Don’t forget, you can ring ahead and your private butler will run your bath full with Molton Brown bubbles and rose petals, all romantically lit by candlelight.

Staying at Serenity truly offers you an experience like no other, and one you will likely never get to experience again. I was stunned by the secluded plunge pool suites, that have a perfect balance of outdoor and indoor living. The custom mahogany king bed is at the centre of the serene and stylish living space and just beyond your French doors is the signature private plunge pool with a waterfall. Plus, an airy yet secluded pool deck, hammock for two, fully-stocked bar and an outdoor shower. The finishing touches are unique and the 24-hour room service means you can truly relax without having to lift a finger. When you’re ready to emerge from the privacy of your suite, ask your butler to pack you a Champagne picnic to enjoy on your private deck on the beach.

I really couldn’t think of a better way to spend my honeymoon.

Amongst all the luxury, don’t forget you can leave the resort! St Lucia is known to be one of the safest and crime-free of the Caribbean Islands, so get out and explore. Choose from a range of guided tours organised by Coconut Bay, from zip lining through the rainforest, visiting the world’s only drive-in volcano, botanical gardens, horseback riding, dune buggy tours, or a guided tour through the cacao groves of Hotel Chocolat’s plantation! But my

favourite of the excursions and the one I was lucky enough to explore myself, is the catamaran tour, to get an uninterrupted view of St Lucia’s famous Pitons. The spectacular landmark visible for miles are twin volcanic spires majestically soaring out of the sea with waves crashing around their bases. We stopped off twice on the boat trip to snorkel in the clearest of seas, getting a first-hand look at the variety of wildlife that live in the protected waters. The tour finishes with a trip to the world’s only drive-in volcano and a dip in the sulphur waters.

The mud baths of St Lucia attract people from all over the world because it detoxifies the body and helps heal sun burns, eczema, arthritis, sore joints, and more.

After all that exploring, you deserve a little R&R. Stop by the Sanctuary Spa for an oceanfront couples massage in the spa cabana. Take it from me, a full body massage surrounded by the sea air's smell and sound is a treat for the senses and an experience that replenishes, relaxes and rejuvenates. The therapists at the Coconut Bay spa use an exclusive line-up of organic Saint Lucian products, alongside fresh aloe picked from their gardens.

If you chose to wed at Coconut Bay, you can spend your wedding morning at the spa with your bridal party getting preened, pampered and made-up ready for your big moment walking down the aisle.

*Find more info on the Pearl Wedding Package at cbayresort.com/ weddings/wedding-packages and the price correct at time of printing.

Awarded ‘Best Destination Wedding Venue’ four years in a row at The British Wedding Awards, you really have nothing to worry about if you chose a destination wedding at Coconut Bay. The dedicated wedding team can organise everything and you can really relax knowing everything is taken care of by them. Choose a package to suit your needs, but for an unforgettable few days with loved ones, their Pearl Package incudes a welcome beach BBQ party, the big day itself, a private catamaran cruise and two nights complimentary stay on your first anniversary, all for £7,698!* WH

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DISCOVER THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN SAINT LUCIA AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN TRUE CARIBBEAN LUXURY East Winds is a breath taking tropical garden by the sea, set on a sandy, secluded storybook beach. Our Caribbean hideaway is the island’s original boutique resort, featuring 30 cottage style suites and an ocean front beach house, tucked away amongst lush plants, trees, and a kaleidoscope of colourful bird life. East Winds is home to what many consider the island’s finest beach shared only by a small number of like-minded travellers. Guests at East Winds can expect personalized care, exclusive adventures, and an all-inclusive service, as well as the most authentic of Caribbean experiences.

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The iconic 4* Reethi Beach Resort is part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve which hosts the world famous Hanifaru Bay, home of the majestic manta rays between the months of June and November. Indulge in a rustic Robinson Crusoe feeling combined with a relaxed atmosphere – a true Maldivian island experience.

Located on a small island in Baa Atoll, a mere 35-minute seaplane ride from Malé, guests can find true tranquility paired with a Maldivian jungle backdrop to escape the day-to-day hustle and bustle.

The comfortable standalone and semi-detached villas are thoughtfully designed, employing natural materials in a traditional Maldivian design, while offering a unique service in the comfort of a distinctive environment.

All Villas are air-conditioned and nestled among tropical flora, either on stilts above the brilliant blue lagoon or fringing a long stretch of powdery soft beach on either the eastside or the westside of the island which measures only 600 x 200 metres.

The variety of Bars and Restaurants doesn’t make the choice easy for our guests, ranging from beachfront to poolside venues.

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Reethi Beach is also home to a 5* PADI Dive & Watersports Centre managed by Ocean Fanatics, a Spa and Wellness retreat operated by the acclaimed Coconut Spa, and a Sports Complex to ensure boredom cannot be found on this island. In addition to the offerings on land, a wide range of group and private excursions have been carefully created to allow you to enjoy the unspoilt beauty of Baa Atoll and its rich culture.

Reethi Beach is the perfect location for utterly romantic vow renewals and symbolic ceremonies. Say ‘I Do’ while you stand on soft white sands and indulge in the ceremonial beachfront set-up for picture-perfect romance. As the sun sets over the mesmerizing turquoise Maldivian waters, you will enjoy your first romantic holiday moments as a couple. What more can you wish for, with the sunset backdrop making the fairytale moment a reality. Whether renewing your vows or making them the first time, the team will ensure that your memories of this special day will last forever.

This month we have teamed up with Reethi Beach Resort to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a seven-night honeymoon, read on to find out how to enter…

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I will make sure that not only do you have the perfect trip from start to finish, but also that your experience in booking with me is perfect and easy! I will do all the searching and will find the right honeymoon for you without any hassle or work on your side. Whether you have a dream trip in mind, or just need some inspiration, I am here to help and advise. Nothing is too much trouble.

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Weddings are already extremely expensive. In fact, weddings are currently the third largest expense in a couple’s life after buying a home and family car.

At Blame Her Ranch, we will be forced to increase our prices this July, but it will only cover some of the vendor cost increases we are already experiencing.

Our ranch, while an expensive venue, helps couples save in other areas given our unique product offering, location and lack of costly requirements.

Here are just some ideas we suggest: THE BIG ONE VENUE As we always say, it starts with the venue selection.

Even before picking a date! There is no question that having your wedding at your home or parent’s home is an enormous cost saving. But, before selecting this, make sure it will accommodate your guests and that there are no regulatory or zoning issues with having your wedding in a residential setting.

The next venue idea is to rent a home via Airbnb or other-like services. Again, be careful, as not all Airbnb’s allow for large-scale events like weddings. BHR fits into this category nicely, while offering multiple locations and a guests sleeping capacity of 44. But, unlike hotels, BHR and other home rentals don’t have the extra costs and requirements you will find at hotels and resorts. First of all, there are no resort fees, gratuity charges and other add-ons that drive up the price.

But, BHR also allows you to choose your catering and bar options vs being restricted to only what the hotel offers. Many of these facilities also require you to use a wedding planner, shut down at 10:00pm and don’t offer exclusivity or multiple events over a long weekend. This category without question can save you tens of thousands of pounds by utilising a private residence vs a commercial operation.

SECONDARY COST SAVINGS WEDDING DRESS Your wedding dress must be special.

But, it does not have to be owned as you will only (most

likely) wear it once. The rental wedding gown industry is exploding and can save you thousands of dollars and still get you the dress of your dreams.

DIY FLOWERS Flowers or florists are expensive. For my daughter’s wedding the first floral estimate was more than the catering bill. So, we strongly recommend at BHR a “Do It Yourself” florist where floral treatments are sent to you and ready to go one day in advance. All you need to do is put them at the desired location(s), tack them down, and fluff them up for any and all of your events.

MAKEUP AND HAIR Some of our brides have chosen to do their own hair and makeup on the wedding morning, assisted by the maid of honor and bridesmaids. Althought not for everyone doing so can save you hundreds and you’ll still look beautiful on your special day.

FOOD & DRINK The sit-down dinner is no longer mandatory in our new millennial world. Many couples save a great deal of money and still have fun serving from food trucks and other low-cost food providers. There is even the possibility (depending on size) to have a family member prepare the food assuming your venue’s kitchen is large enough (like BHR’s).

Also, by picking the right venue and hiring licensed bartenders, you can purchase your own alcohol— as long as you do not charge for drinks.

CUPCAKES VS CAKE There are so many great ways to offer dessert without having a cake. We have seen it all— from cookies to cupcakes to wedding doughnuts. Each is a little different and will not only save you money but provide a little creativity on your special day.

Don’t let inflation over-inflate your wedding budget. These ideas, plus so many more, can ensure you get the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank. WH BLAME HER RANCH IS AN EXCLUSIVE WEDDING VENUE NEAR SANTE FE IN NEW MEXICO. FIND OUT MORE AT BLAMEHERRANCH.COM OR @BLAMEHERRANCHSANTAFE

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Our Customers Say..

“ Wow what an amazing experience at Cardiff Bridal Centre.. this was the first shop I attended to look for my perfect dress and I ended up picking and ordering my dream dress. We had a fantastic day.

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Our Customers Say..

“ From the first email, to receiving some extra buttons

for my dress, Fran’s services have been exceptional! For both wedding dresses and bespoke designs, she offers a warm, friendly service. I couldn’t recommend enough.

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”

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Hampshire

Our Customers Say..

“ Highly recommend. I have very high standards and

Shan was amazing. I got the most extra, beautiful and elegant dress. Unlike any other dresses I had seen. You can tell she does this because she cares.

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Little London Brides Valentine Cottage Silchester Road, Little London, Hants. RG26 5EX info@littlelondonbrides.co.uk | 07766806759 www.littlelondonbrides.co.uk | @littlelondonbrides

Hertfordshire

Our Customers Say..

“ Never thought it would be that easy to find my perfect

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”

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Kent

Our Customers Say..

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genuinely wasn’t sure I would ever be able to find a dress that felt ‘like me’ - but as soon as I walked in and met Cara my worries quickly left! My dress was perfect.

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“ I had such an amazing experience at Love and Lace!

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Love and Lace Bridal 17 Northgate Sleaford NG34 7BH info@loveandlacebridal.co.uk | 01529 414343 www.loveandlacebridal.co.uk | @loveandlacebridaluk

Merseyside

Our Customers Say..

fabulous experience from start to finish. Jo’s very “ Aprofessional, caring and all-round lovely person. With

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”

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Nottinghamshire

Our Customers Say..

“ So welcoming, friendly and such a beautiful range of

dresses. I came in with no idea what kind of dress I wanted! But left with the most amazing dress. Would highly recommend to any bride.

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Iconic Bride 31 High Street, Edwinstowe Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 9QR info@iconicbride.co.uk | 01623 371 174 www.iconicbride.co.uk | @iconicbride

Somerset

Our Customers Say..

“ I had a fantastic experience finding not one, but two

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Cathy was so welcoming and helpful, and I would 100% recommend that everyone should go to 14 & Sixpence.

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14 & Sixpence 57 East Reach Taunton, Somerset TA1 3EZ mail@14andsixpence.co.uk | 01823 276590 www.14andsixpence.co.uk | @14andsixpence

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Suffolk

Our Customers Say..

“ I visited both Brides of St Peters and Just a Day

Bridalwear in Ipswich, both owned by Sharon and was absolutely thrilled with the lovely gowns. Thank you for the help and care you gave me to chose my perfect dress.

”

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Brides of St Peters 33 St Peter’s St Ipswich IP1 1XF www.bridesofstpeters.co.uk | 07393 443588 info@bridesofstpeters.co.uk | @bridesofstpetersipswich

Surrey

Our Customers Say..

“ Everything about Little London Brides is wonderful.

The boutique is beautiful, the dresses are gorgeous and Steph and Shan are brilliant. I am so grateful for the care they’ve taken to ensure that my experience was perfect.

”

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Little London Brides Valentine Cottage Silchester Road, Little London, Hants. RG26 5EX info@littlelondonbrides.co.uk | 07766806759 www.littlelondonbrides.co.uk | @littlelondonbrides

Swansea

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“ From the moment I walked into your shop I felt

amazing, you honestly are the most lovely, caring and helpful women ever! I felt like a princess on my wedding day thanks to you. You’re simply amazing.

”

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Chic and Elegant Bridal Wear 50 The Kingsway Swansea SA1 5HQ, UK lindahurford13@gmail.com | 01792463561 www.chicandelegantbridal.com | @chicandelegantbridal

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MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 0161 491 4914

THE CELEBRANT

JMW Family Celebrant

jmwsouthmanchestercelebrant.co.uk

07549 519 018

THE MUSIC

Emma Mawdsley Vocalist

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07732 347329

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Big Day Event and Tipis bigdayevent.co.uk 01513538735

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01270 669 084

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Coastal Bridal coastalbridal.co.uk 07476 099 959

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Stephanie Stevens stephaniestevensjewellery.co.uk 07817 239 895

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STATIONERY

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CATERING

The Good Food Catering thegoodfoodcateringco.co.uk 01840 211 118

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01392 284 150

THE CELEBRANT

Cornish Celebrants cornishcelebrants.co.uk 07716 992 526

THE MUSIC

John Green Dynamic Entertainments

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0797 051 9161

MARQUEE HIRE

Wild Tipi wildtipi.co.uk 0786 078 5780

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The Cornish Store thecornishstore.co.uk/ 01326 315514

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Watermouth Cove Weddings watermouthcoveweddings.co.uk 07768 555 006

WEDDING PLANNERS

Meraki Events merakievents.co.uk 07828 808 647

PHOTOGRAPHY

Mike Lister Photography mikelisterphotography.co.uk 07815 141 779

THE DRESS

Amica Bridal Boutique amicabridalboutique.com/ 01752 214 040

THE RING

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LOOKING GOOD

April Natalie Hair Studio aprilnataliehair.co.uk 07845 006 816

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Simply Flowers simplyflowersdevon.com 01626 833 373

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Exclusive Wedding Car exclusiveweddingcar.co.uk 07721 404 943

THE CAKE

Denise’s Little Cake Company deniseslittlecakecompany.co.uk 07880 732 020

STATIONERY

English Rose englishrosestationery.com 07747 107 337

CATERING

Camilla Sharpe Creative Cookery camillasharpecreativecookery.com

07970 419 140

GIFTS & FAVOURS

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01392 284 150

THE CELEBRANT

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THE MUSIC

John Green Dynamic Entert.

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07970 519 161

MARQUEE HIRE

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Grace & Favour Home graceandfavourhome.com 01626 437 676

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Symondsbury Estate symondsburyestate.co.uk 01308 424 116

WEDDING PLANNER

Gemini Wedding

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01202 015 489

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ashley Hamilton Photography ashleyhamiltonphotography.co.uk 07481 686 262

THE DRESS

Stephanie Francis Bridal stephaniefrancisbridal.co.uk 01202 241 8445

THE RING

Charlotte Cornelius charlottecornelius.co.uk 07880 705 981

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Magically Crafted Cakes magicallycraftedcakes.com 07472 538 053

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CATERING

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MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Fab Frocks

fabfrocks.co.uk

01202 765 32

A TOUCH OF LUXURY

Manhattan Wedding Cars manhattancarhire.co.uk 07522 830641

THE MUSIC

Keysworth String Quartet keysworth.co.uk 01258 881 438

MARQUEE HIRE

Regency Marquees regencymaquees.com 01249 760 302

LUXURY CLOTHING

Dawn Clarke Designs dawnclarkedesigns.co.uk 07740 986 231

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Tom Halliday tomhalliday.com 0792 1995964

THE DRESS

Erin Kelly Bridal erinkellybridal.co.uk 01206 645005

THE RING

Heart of Gold Jewellers heartofgoldjeweller.co.uk 01277 219 133

LOOKING GOOD

Peri Orrin periorrinbridalhairstylist.co.uk 0750 224 7055

FLOWERS

Elishas Floral Design elishasfloraldesign.co.uk 0798 9474958

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Thomas Cribb Carriage horse-drawncarriages.co.uk 02074 761 855

THE CAKE

EriVica Cakes erivicacakes.com 01473 828 192

STATIONERY

33 Pixels

33pixels-wedding-stationery.com

07956 086 607

CATERING

Prestige Bars & Catering prestigebars.co.uk 0147 371 9787

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Gladrags gladrags.boutique 07813 086331

THE CELEBRANT

Next Chapter Ceremonies nextchapterceremonies.co.uk 07761 037 271

THE MUSIC

Zoe Alexandria zoealexandria.co.uk 07939 850 919

MARQUEE HIRE

Magical Events magicaleventsltd.co.uk 01362 637 483

GIFTS & FAVOURS

Walkies at Weddings walkiesatweddings.co.uk 07811 244 811

WEDDING VENUE

The Cherry Barn thecherrybarn.co.uk 07796545258

CELEBRANT

Stewart O' Sullivan stewartosullivancelebrant.co.uk 07791 590876

PHOTOGRAPHY

Cole Young Photography cole-youngphotography.com 07985647042

THE DRESS

Valentia Bridal Boutique valentiabridalboutique.com 0333 800 3494

THE RING

BWR- London frossweddingcollections.co.uk 01825763380

LOOKING GOOD

Make Over Box makeover-box.co.uk 07983 333834

FLOWERS

Ginger Lily Florists gingerlilyflorists.co.uk 01273 504904

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Maple leaf Carriage Company mapleleafcarriages.com 01323 847482

THE CAKE

Harry Batten Cakes harrybatten.co.uk 01444 229 884

STATIONERY

Lavender Avenue lavenderavenue.co.uk 07969 803370

THE GROOM

Dickies Menswear dickiesmenswear.co.uk 01424 445899

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01403 214740

WEDDING PLANNERS

I Do Weddings & Events Planning idosussex.com 07366 777 790

THE MUSIC

All Things Strings allthingsstrings.co.uk 07535 924100

MARQUEE HIRE

Sussex Marquees sussexmarquees.co.uk 01825 750276

GIFT AND FAVOURS

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01403 214740

| GLOUCESTERSHIRE WEDDING VENUES

Llanthony Secunda Priory llanthonysecunda.org 01452 563499

WEDDING PLANNER

Smitten Weddings smittenweddings.co.uk 07760 357044

PHOTOGRAPHY

Antonia Grace antoniagracephotography.co.uk 07701 050872

THE DRESS

Wedding Days of Cheltenham facebook.com/weddingdays/ 01242 224965

THE RING

Elizabeth Terzza elizabethterzza.com 07837 416154

LOOKING GOOD

Sasha Brown Makeup sashabrownmakeupartist.com 07961537412

FLOWERS

Lynne Jessett Floristry lynnejessettfloristry.com 01453 825136

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Something Blue Gloucester somethingbluegloucester.co.uk 01452 649055

THE CAKE

The Cotswold Cake Kitchen cotswoldcakekitchen.co.uk 07885 644233

STATIONERY

Bella Paper Studio etsy.com/shop/bellapaperstudio 07883030136

CATERING

Salisbury Hog Roasts salisbury-hog-roasts.co.uk 07768 895100

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Shibumi shibumistyle.com 01453832098

THE CELEBRANT

The Cotswold Celebrant thecotswoldcelebrant.co.uk 07849 391403

THE MUSIC

Fake Plastic Chairs fakeplasticchairs.co.uk 07796 334672

MARQUEE HIRE

The Country Marquee Company countrymarqueecompany.co.uk 07969 674387

SPECIAL TOUCHES

Short Legs Dog Care shortlegsdogcare.co.uk 07740 986231

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WEDDING PLANNERS

Monet Events monetevents.co.uk 01277 295570

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Suitcase Memories suitcasememories.co.uk 0748 837 7627

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| ESSEX

WEDDING VENUES

Visit Hampshire visit-hampshire.co.uk 0333 455 9485

WEDDING PLANNERS

Dawn Bennett dawnbennettweddingplanner.com 07918 165 104

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ashley Hamilton ashleyhamiltonphotography.co.uk 07481 686262

THE DRESS

Little London Brides littlelondonbrides.co.uk 07949 485 993

THE RING

BWR London bwr-london.co.uk 01908 618901

LOOKING GOOD

Bridal Hair in Hampshire bridalhairinhampshire.co.uk 07811 121 863

FLOWERS

Pomp and Petals pompandpetals.co.uk 01794 341 110

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Brunswick Carriage Horses brunswickcarriagehorses.co.uk 02380 739 111

THE CAKE

Suzy Blake Cake Atelier suzyblakecakeatelier.co.uk 01329 562 002

STATIONERY

Lily Anna Rose lilyannarose.com 01329 481 729

CATERING

On The Hoof Bar & Kitchen onthehoofbarandkitchen.co.uk 07879 693 534

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Davina’s davinasladiesfashion.co.uk 01489 880 900

THE CELEBRANT

Helen Noble helen-noble.co.uk 07787 530 720

THE MUSIC

Alan Granville alangranville.co.uk 07867 430 535

MARQUEE HIRE

Canvas & Light canvasandlight.co.uk 07539 880 031

LUXURY CLOTHING

Dawn Clarke Designs dawnclarkedesigns.co.uk 07971 833 035

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The Party Perfectionist partyperfectionist.co.uk 07494 880583

PHOTOGRAPHY

Zara Davis zaradavisphotography.com 07713 338 056

THE DRESS

Hill Bridal hillbridal.com 07936 270622

THE RING

Elizabeth Terzza elizabethterzza.com 07837 416154

LOOKING GOOD

Auburn Hair

facebook.com/Auburn-Hair-byAmy-101642481658721/

07921 936 965

FLOWERS

Camomile & Cornflowers camomilecornflowers.co.uk 01886 812184

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Something Blue Gloucester somethingbluegloucester.co.uk 01452 649055

THE CAKE

Home Farm Kitchen homefarmkitchen.com 07960 071626

STATIONERY

Bella Paper Studio etsy.com/shop/bellapaperstudio 07883 030136

CATERING

Trucked Up truckedup.co.uk 07482 694644

SPECIAL TOUCH

Gemma Charlotte Events gemmacharlotteevents.co.uk 07903 381064

THE CELEBRANT

Unique Celebrancy by Sandy uniquecelebrancybysandy.co.uk 07961 586964

THE MUSIC

Illuminight Mobile Disco illuminightmobiledisco.co.uk 07852606823

MARQUEE HIRE

The Country Marquee Co. countrymarqueecompany.co.uk 07969 74387

GIFTS & FAVOURS

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01242 544000

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WEDDING VENUES

The Priory thepriory.net 01438 748 647

WEDDING PLANNERS

Spot On Event spotonevent.co.uk 01908 597 449

PHOTOGRAPHY

Lee Rushby leerushby.com 07976 567 666

THE DRESS

What Alice Wore Bridal whataliceworebridal.com 01727 613 069

THE RING

Heulwen Lewis Bespoke heulwenlewisbespoke.com 07843 559 856

LOOKING GOOD

Hayley Simpson hayleysimpson.co.uk 07957 204 683

FLOWERS

Polly and Petal pollyandpetal.co.uk 07877 963 035

ARRIVE IN STYLE

MC Wedding Cars mcweddingcars.co.uk 07470 617 213

THE CAKE

At Your Wish Cakes atyourwishcakes.co.uk 07748 043 634

STATIONERY

Tiggity Boo tiggityboo.co.uk 07703 481 980

CATERING

The Cocktail House the-cocktailhouse.com 07825 512 777

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Cream of Royston creamfashions.com 07813 086331

THE CELEBRANT

Alison Ann thecivilcelebrant.com 07715 666 506

THE MUSIC

Dance Sounds Disco dancesoundsdisco.co.uk 07969 919 590

MARQUEE HIRE

Alternative Stretch Tents alternative-stretch-tents.co.uk 07814 156 393

SPECIAL TOUCHES

Walkies at Weddings walkiesatweddings.co.uk 07811 244 811

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WEDDING VENUES

The Quill thequillweddings.co.uk 0736 8293 777

WEDDING PLANNERS

Signature Moments

signaturemoments.co.uk

01322 284105

PHOTOGRAPHY

Michelle Walsh michellewalshphotography.com 07723 467103

THE DRESS

Country Brides of Faversham countrybrides.co.uk 01795 539222

THE RING

BWR-London frossweddingcollections.co.uk 01580766083

LOOKING GOOD

Kerry Anne Make Up Artist www.kerryannmakeup.com 07472 678738

FLOWERS

Chic Weddings chicweddings.co.uk 01474 369241

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Nandra Chauffeur Services nandraweddingcarhire.co.uk/ 07486 401799

THE CAKE

Bespoke Bakes bespokebakes.co.uk 0207 1128744

STATIONERY

By Blossom byblossomweddingstationery.co.uk 01634 566582

CATERING

The Thirsty Farrier thethirstyfarrier.co.uk 07596 229 250

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 07736 754 355

THE CELEBRANT

Justine Celebrant justincelebrant.co.uk 07812 344741

THE MUSIC

Choice DJ choicedj.co.uk 07768 633480

VENUE STYLING

Chic Weddings chicweddings.co.uk 01474 369241

SPECIAL TOUCHES

Furrytail Weddings furrytail-weddings.co.uk 07942 704985

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Oasis Lodges oasislodges.co.uk 07946 595835

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Stanford Hall standfordhall.co.uk 01788860250

PLANNER

The Bespoke Planner thebespokeplanner.co.uk 07964587827

PHOTOGRAPHY

Thomas Bone Photo thomasbonephoto.com 07875378674

THE DRESS

Pink Confetti pinkconfetti.co.uk 07516374919

THE RING

BWR- London frossweddingcollections.co.uk 01580766083

LOOKING GOOD

Hebe Salon m.facebook.com/Edenhinckley/ 07341824498

FLOWERS

The Personal Touch weddingflowersleicester.co.uk 01162365894

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Optima Taxis optima-taxis.co.uk 01476849212

THE CAKE

The Cake Rooms Leicester thecakeroomsleicester.co.uk 07522095259

STATIONERY

Millie-Stone milli-stone.co.uk 07891088980

THE GROOM

Scotney's Of London Road scotneyspflondonroad.com 01162551222

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis johnlewis.com 01162425777

CELEBRANTS

Stuart Primarolo stuartprimarolo.co.uk 07833765043

MUSIC

White Rabbit Ceilidh whiterabbitceilidhband. wordpress.com

MARQUEE HIRE

Bybrook Furniture and Events bybrookhire.co.uk 01162530888

SPECIAL TOUCHES

Stylish Weddings stylish-weddings.co.uk 01163194049

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Enchanting Weddings & Events enchantingweds.com 07481 951512

PHOTOGRAPHY

The Crawleys liamandbee.com 0790 4488533

THE DRESS

The Dress thedress.co.uk 020 8977 6167

THE RING

Rosalyn’s Emporium rosalynsemporium.com 07967 203868

LOOKING GOOD

Hair & Make Up by Gabirelle hairbygabrielle.co.uk 07931 152609

FLOWERS

Bloom and Threads blossomandthreads.co.uk 0771989 5989

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Retro Brides & Vrooms retrobrideandvrooms.co.uk 07306 595713

THE CAKE

Odette's Cake Boutique odettescakeboutique.co.uk 07754 637930

STATIONERY

MarryMe by Amoretti marrymebyamoretti.co.uk 07932726583

CATERING

Bar Brothers Events barbrothersevents.co.uk 077532 52387

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 020 7629 7711

THE CELEBRANT

Root and Branch Celebrants rootandbranchcelebrants.co.uk 07966 223 428

THE MUSIC

The Fulham Bluebells thefulhambluebelles.co.uk 07801854021

LUXURY CLOTHING

Dawn Clarke Designs dawnclarkedesigns.co.uk 01962 670014

SPECIAL TOUCHES

Elegant Day & Nights Events 07505 013372

WEDDING VENUES

The Mere Resort themereresort.co.uk 01565830155

WEDDING PLANNER

Weddings by Angela weddingsbyangela.co.uk 07496491032

PHOTOGRAPHY

Culey Photographer antoniagracephotography.co.uk 0781179800

THE DRESS

Meringue Bridal Boutique instagram.com/meringuebrides 01518320950

THE RING

Oscar and Olivia Jewellery oscarandolivia.co.uk 01619524230

LOOKING GOOD

Max Makeup Artistry

instagram.com/max_makeup_artistry

07843155135

FLOWERS

Bromborough Flowers bromboroughflowers.com 01512000083

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Bon Voyage Executive Travel bon-voyage.uk.com 01512226466

THE CAKE

Cheshire cakes by Kate

cheshirecakesbykate.wordpress.com

07852714109

STATIONERY

Lucy Diamond Designs

instagram.com/lucydiamonddesigns

07977513968

CATERING

Garni Ltd www.garni.events 07817314465

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis johnlewis.com/our-shops/liverpool 01517097070

THE CELEBRANT

Celebrancy by Matthew John Shaw celebrancybymatthewjohnshaw.com 07850553582

THE MUSIC

Black and Gold black-and-gold.co.uk 0796140976

MARQUEE HIRE

Big Day Event and Tipis bigdayevent.co.uk 01513538735

SPECIAL TOUCHES

My Acoustic Wedding myacousticwedding.co.uk 07561315106

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WEDDING VENUES

Kimberley Hall kimberleyhall.co.uk 01603 759 447

WEDDING PLANNERS

Beau’s & Belle’s

beausandbelleseventplanners.co.uk

07593 437 520

PHOTOGRAPHY

Nick Collison nickcollisonphotography.co.uk 01508 549998

THE DRESS

Masons Great Event co masonsgreateventco.co.uk 07736 754 355

THE RING

The Jewellery Cottage thejewellerycottage.co.uk 01603 867 773

LOOKING GOOD

Ashley Kay Beauty ashleykaybeauty.com 07917 475 466

FLOWERS

Harebell & Holly harebellandholly.co.uk 07742 578 340

ARRIVE IN STYLE

J’s Wedding Cars jweddingcars.co.uk 07866 103 494

THE CAKE

Pure Heaven Cakes pureheavencakes.co.uk 07931 538 722

STATIONERY

Little Pea Designs littlepeadesignsuk.com 01508 549 998

CATERING

SBR Inspired Catering sbrinspiredcatering.co.uk 07516 445 803

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Masons Great Event co masonsgreateventco.co.uk 07736 754 355

THE CELEBRANT

Moonstone Ceremonies celebrantnorfolk.co.uk 07501 351 091

THE MUSIC

Kavolini kavolini.com 07717 173 090

MARQUEE HIRE

Magical Events magicaleventsltd.co.uk 01362 637 483

GIFTS & FAVOURS

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01603 660 021

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Qvardis & The Mallard www.qvardis.net 01895 270271

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The Chequered Skipper chequeredskipper.co.uk 01832273494

WEDDING PLANNERS

Spot On Event spotonevent.co.uk 01908 597449

PHOTOGRAPHY

Alice Morgan Photography alicemorganphotography.com 07813 604 462

THE DRESS

New Beginnings newbeginningsmk.co.uk 07496 631 318

THE RING

Jodie Gearing jodiegearing.com 07906 606 612

LOOKING GOOD

Kelly Marie Prescott

fb.com/KellyMariePrescottMakeupArtist/

07788 793 484

FLOWERS

Lily Rose Floral Design lilyrosefloraldesign.co.uk 07803 817 684

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Wedding – Car.co.uk wedding-car.co.uk/default.aspx 07578 038 491

THE CAKE

Euthymia Cakes euthymia.co.uk 07930 875908

STATIONERY

Sophie Botsford sophiebotsford.com 07949 847 940

CATERING

Danny Tompkins Chef dannytompkinschef.com 07745092672

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

New Beginnings newbeginningsmk.co.uk 07496 631 318

THE CELEBRANT

Nicola West ceremoniesbynicola.co.uk 07958 163 670

THE ENTERTAINMENT

Paul Longhurst Magician paullonghurst.com 07958 229060

MARQUEE HIRE

Intents Marquees intents-marquees.co.uk 01788 511 791

SPECIAL TOUCHES

Vix Caricatures vixcaricatures.co.uk 07494 442853

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Tim Stewart Photography timstewart.co.uk 01325 378 999

THE DRESS

Carlton Couture

instagram.com/carltoncouturebridal

0176 560 6979

THE RING

Robert Feather Jewellery robertfeatherjewellery.co.uk 0175 728 8307

LOOKING GOOD

KH Makeup Artistry khmakeupartistry.com 0785 897 0259

FLOWERS

Dreamboats & Carousels dreamboatsandcarousels.co.uk 0790 039 7427

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Superior Motor Cars superiormotorcars.co.uk 0175 936 8544

THE CAKE

Delicious Designs dripcakes.uk 0748 823 0573

STATIONERY

Meraki Stationery merakistationery.co.uk 07508 750 257

HONEYMOON

Honeymoons4u honeymoons4u.co.uk 0134 782 2541

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Julie Fitzmaurice juliefitzmaurice.com 0142 356 2932

THE CELEBRANT

Caritas Ceremonies caritasceremonies.co.uk 079488 24575

THE ENTERTAINMENT

DJ Mark Green djmarkgreen.co.uk 07885 498777

MARQUEE HIRE

Ohana Marquees ohanamarquees.co.uk 0770 102 0293

DOG CHAPERONE

Throw A Dog A Bone throwadogabone.co.uk 0773 721 0044

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MARCH

Oxford Town Hall oxfordtownhall.co.uk 01865 252 826

WEDDING PLANNERS

Spot On Event spotonevent.co.uk 01908 597 449

PHOTOGRAPHY

Amy Cassidy amycassidyphotography.co.uk 07950 915 604

THE DRESS

New Beginnings newbeginningsmk.co.uk 07496 631 318

THE RING

Rosalyn’s Emporium rosalynsemporium.com 07967 203 868

LOOKING GOOD

Twists Bridal Hair and Makeup twists-hair.co.uk 07757219927

FLOWERS

Rooted In Rosemary rootedinrosemary.com 07800 564 020

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Iron Horse Motor Lines ironhorsemotorlines.com 07969187234

THE CAKE

Bev’s Cakes bevscakes.co.uk 07778 042 196

STATIONERY

Anna Jayne annajaynedesigns.co.uk 01296 252 972

CATERING

Cocktailmaker cocktailmaker.co.uk 01494 786 969

MOTHER OF THE BRID E

New Beginnings newbeginningsmk.co.uk 07496 631 318

THE CELEBRANT

Nicola West ceremoniesbynicola.co.uk 07958 163 670

THE MUSIC

Crossfade crossfade.co.uk 07875 385 996

MARQUEE HIRE

Husk Marquees huskmarquees.co.uk 07979 188 736

SPECIAL TOUCHES

Occasion Doves occasiondoves.com 07890 993 808

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WEDDING VENUES

Manor Farm manorfarmuptoncheyney.com 07940 085418

WEDDING PLANNERS

Kennedy Events & Weddings kennedyevents.co.uk 07974 353454

PHOTOGRAPHY

Latitude Photography latitudephotography.co.uk 07973 343 940

THE DRESS

Somerset Bridal somersetbridal.co.uk 01643 707074

THE RING

Christina Oswin Jewellery christinaoswin.co.uk 01373 472505

LOOKING GOOD

Laura's Hair & Beauty laurashairandbeauty.com 07866 601575

FLOWERS

Fleur Amour fleuramourweddingflorist.co.uk 07854 701055

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Manhattan Wedding Cars manhattancarhire.co.uk 07522 830641

THE CAKE

Gateau Alchemy Cakes gateaualchemycakes.co.uk 07447 927358

STATIONERY

For Those Special Moments forthosespecialmoments.co.uk 07901 525151

CATERING

Ebbie's Kitchen ebbieskitchen.co.uk 07782 369 896

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 0117 959 1100

THE CELEBRANT

Sustainably Ever After nsustainablyeverafter.co.uk 07952 333211

THE MUSIC

Fake Plastic Chairs fakeplasticchairs.co.uk 07796 334672

MARQUEE HIRE

Andrews Marquees andresmarquees.co.uk 01275 545199

GIFTS & FAVOURS

Scentsational Sizzlers scentsizz.co.uk 07884 287436

| SUFFOLK

WEDDING VENUES

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WEDDING PLANNERS

White Wedding & Events whiteweddingcompany.com 0774 354 2304

WEDDING VENUES

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Low Osgoodby Grange lowosgoodbygrange.com 0184 559 7241

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WEDDING VENUES

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Priory Hall prioryhall.com 01473 823 185

WEDDING PLANNERS

Beau’s & Belle’s

beausandbelleseventplanners.co.uk

07593 437 520

PHOTOGRAPHY

Embrace Photography embrace-photography.co.uk 07551 977 125

THE DRESS

Beautiful Designs beautifuldesigns.ltd.uk 01473 281 870

THE RING

Aspens Jewellers aspensjewellers.co.uk 01394 385 088

LOOKING GOOD

Hair by Lisa hairbylisa.co.uk 07789 383 231

FLOWERS

Callendar’s Florist framlinghamflorist.co.uk 01728 723 764

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Chevron Limousine chevronlimos.co.uk 01502 575 471

THE CAKE

EriVica Cakes erivicacakes.com 01473 828 192

STATIONERY

Blinking Owl Designs fb/blinkingowldesigns.co.uk 01502 741 319

CATERING

Prestige Bars & Catering prestigebars.co.uk 01473 719 787

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Cream of Royston creamfashions.com 07813 086 331

THE CELEBRANT

Next Chapter Ceremonies nextchapterceremonies.co.uk 07761 037 271

THE MUSIC

Arioso String Quartet ariosostringquartet.co.uk 07721 695 500

MARQUEE HIRE

Anglia Coastal Marquees angliacoastalmarquees.co.uk 01394 460 450

GIFTS & FAVOURS

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01603 660 021

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01344 876 600

WEDDING PLANNERS

H Squared Events hsquaredevents.co.uk 07766 227781

PHOTOGRAPHY

Leo the Photographer leothephotographer.co.uk 02089 791 777

THE DRESS

Little London Brides littlelondonbrides.co.uk 07949 485 993

THE RING

Obsessions of Weybridge obsessionsofweybridge.com 01932 820823

LOOKING GOOD

Beyoutiful Brides beyoutifulbrides.com 07940 497 094

FLOWERS

Zita Elze zitaelze.com 07341 869 375

ARRIVE IN STYLE

S H Chauffeurs sandhchauffeurs.co.uk 07702 819 445

THE CAKE

My Little Shop of Cakes mylittleshopofcakes.co.uk 07980 453 823

STATIONERY

Yours-Aye yours-aye.com 07855 300 598

CATERING

On The Hoff Barn & Kitchen onthehoofbarandkitchen.co.uk 07879 693 534

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01603 660 021

THE CELEBRANT

Helen Noble helen-noble.co.uk 07787 530 720

THE MUSIC

Sphere Entertainments sphereentertainments.co.uk 01483 494 695

MARQUEE HIRE

Canvas & Light canvasandlight.co.uk 07539 880 031

GIFTS & FAVOURS

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01603 660 021

Floran Farm Events www.floranfarm.com 01342 393938

PLANNER

H Squared Events hsquaredevents.co.uk 07766 227781

PHOTOGRAPHY

One True Love onetruelove.co.uk 07703 700138

THE DRESS

Eva Rose Bridal evarosebridal.co.uk :01903 744115

THE RING

Aurum Jewellers aurumjewellers.com 01903 207 944

LOOKING GOOD

Alicia Sandeman aliciasandeman.co.uk 07939 273714

FLOWERS

First Class Flowers firstclassflowers.co.uk 07960 888031

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Prodrive Travel LTD prodrivetravel.info 01243 717484

THE CAKE

Maldini Cakes facebook.com/MaldiniCake 07904 623923

STATIONERY

WEDDING VENUES

Purton House purtonhouse.co.uk 07762 263890

WEDDING PLANNERS

Lucy Ann Events lucyannevents.co.uk 07501 402407

PHOTOGRAPHY

Bo Leray Photography lerayimages.com 07794 247613

THE DRESS

Jacqueline’s Bridal Boutique jacquelinesbridalboutique.co.uk 07919 343123

THE RING

Elinor Cambray Jewellery Design elinorcambray.com 07892 684676

LOOKING GOOD

Make up by Emma mymakeupbyemma.co.uk 07730 012843

FLOWERS

Blooming Chic bloomingchic.co.uk 01249 248317

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Simply Memorable Wedding Car simplymemorable.co.uk 07915 574926

THE CAKE

Sweetie’s Cakery sweetiescakery.co.uk 07908 135290

STATIONERY

Rustic By Marny etsy.com/uk/shop/RusticbyMarney 07817 771264

Hunter Gatherings topikki.co.uk 07791 960632

Centre Catering centre-catering.com 01342 393938

Salisbury Hog Roasts salisbury-hog-roasts.co.uk 07768 895100

CATERING

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 01403 214 740

CELEBRANTS

Hannah Osmond hannahosmondcelebrant.co.uk 07780 708864

MUSIC

All Things Strings allthingsstrings.co.uk 07535 924100

MARQUEE HIRE

Great British Bell Tents greatbritishbelltents.co.uk 07765 270049

SPECIAL TOUCHES

Inflate 2 Create inflate2create.co.uk 07774 087161

CATERING

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Jacqueline’s Bridal Boutique jacquelinesbridalboutique.co.uk 07919 343123

THE CELEBRANT

Mikayla Celebrant mikaylacelebrant.com 07500 600506

THE MUSIC

Misters Discos www.mistersdiscos.com 07956 898432

MARQUEE HIRE

Regency Marquees regencymarquees.com 01249 760302

GIFTS & FAVOURS

Scentsational Sizzlers scentsizz.co.uk 07884287436

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WEDDING VENUES

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WEDDING VENUES

Elmbridge Farm Weddings elmbridgefarmweddings.com 07402 818182

WEDDING PLANNER

Chouette Events chouetteevents.co.uk 07969 306341

PHOTOGRAPHY

Zara Davis Photography zaradavisphotography.com 07713 338056

THE DRESS

Gate House Brides gatehousebrides.co.uk 01905 28287

THE RING

Wedstones wedstones.co.uk 01386 641952

LOOKING GOOD

Mandy Williams Make Up mandywilliams.co.uk 07500 888999

FLOWERS

Camomile and Cornflowers camomilecornflowers.co.uk 01886 812184

ARRIVE IN STYLE

City Limos citylimos.info 0121 4598312

THE CAKE

Fondant Fantasies of Malvern fondantfantasies.co.uk 07581 473349

STATIONERY

Elle Bee Design ellebeedesign.co.uk 01905 28997

CATERING

Salisbury Hog Roasts salisbury-hog-roasts.co.uk 07768 895100

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com 0121 704 1121

THE CELEBRANT

New Moon Ceremonies abiismith136.wixsite.com/ newmoonceremonies 07486 312548

THE MUSIC

Beth Humphreys bethhumphreys.com 07958 035005

SPECIAL TOUCHES

St Johns Walkies stjohnswalkies.co.uk 01905 946719

VENUE STYLING

The Wedding House the-wedding-house.co.uk 01905 794200 WEDDINGSANDHONEYMOONSMAGAZINE.COM

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Whether barefoot in the sand at the beautiful sundowner bar, dining in the Teppanyaki Restaurant on stilts in turquoise water or on a diving tour in the spectacular Noonu atoll - you can experience the Maldives at ROBINSON in your own way.

Ig: @robinsonclub | F: @robinson.noonu | T: @ROBINSON | T: 0096 04 00 44 44 | E: Noonu@robinson.com W: www.robinson.com/en/en/resort-holiday/maldives/noonu/club-details | Noonu-Atoll, Maldives Noonu-Atoll 20077 Maldives

Design a comfortable and relaxing beach holiday for two or the whole family completely personalised to your taste. Everyone is welcome here in the world of ROBINSON. Look forward to pure relaxation in the infinity pool and revive in the WellFit spa area. We are looking forward to seeing you!

The Matterhorn

as your best man and the stars as your

maids of honour

Feel like celebrating at your best friend’s place This is THE OMNIA

THE OMNIA, Zermatt – Switzerland, Phone +41 27 966 71 71, www.the-omnia.com